LG L15V26D User Manual
Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty
Model Number | L15V26D | LCD-TV / Monitor
© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
(For future reference)
The model and serial number of your TV are located on the
back of the TV cabinet. For convenience, we suggest that
you record those numbers here:
MODEL NO._______________________________
SERIAL NO._______________________________
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULAT ORY INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith
Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate
this product.
COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this device compliance is:
Zenith Electronics Corporation
1-201-816-2000
Marked and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
http://www.zenith.com
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result
in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your
new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and
safe operation that are built into your new product.
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian
Standards Association.
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
12. Power-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding
type alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/
NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
NEC - National Electrical Code
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
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19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine if the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
CONTENTS
INDEX
Safety Warnings 2
1
Important Safety Instructions 3
Controls 6
Remote Control:
Installing Batteries/ Operation 10
TV Overview 11
Antenna/Cable Connections 13
2
VCR Connection and Viewing Setup 15
External Equipment Connections 16
DVD Player Connections 17
DTV (Set-top box) Connections 18
PC/Computer Connections 19
PC Mode Functions Check 21
Turning the TV On 22
3
TV Mode Menus 23
Menu Language Selection 24
Auto Programming:
Finding/Erasing channels 25
Favorite Channel Memory 27
Clock Setup 28
4
Off Timer Setup 29
On Timer Setup 30
Sleep Timer Setup 31
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATIONBASIC
FEATURES
CLOCK/
TIMERS
Before operating the
TV, please read this
manual carefully.
Video/Picture Setup 32
5
Audio/Sound Setup 35
Closed Captions 41
6
Parental Control 44
Auto Off 47
Key lock 48
Maintenance 49
7
Product Specifications 50
Troubleshooting CheckList 51
Your Zenith Limited Warranty Back cover
5
5
VIDEO /
AUDIO
SPECIAL
FEATURES
MISC.
Controls
Front of the TVTV
Front of the
Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel
Remote Control Sensor
Power/Standby indicator
Illuminates red in standby
mode, Illuminates green when
the TV is turned on.
Channel Buttons
Volume Buttons
Enter Button
Menu Button
TV/Video Button
On/Off Button
ch
vo
l
e
n
te
r
m
e
n
u
tv/v
id
eo
on
/off
6
+75 Ω
ANT INPC INPUT
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
AC INPUT
VIDEO IN
RLVIDEO AUDIO(MONO)
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
DVD/DTV IN
PRPBY
Back of the TVTV
Back of the
Connection Panel
Connection Panel
INTRODUCTION
Power Cord Socket
- This TV operates on
AC power. Never
attempt to operate the
TV on DC power.
S-Video Input
Headphone Jack
Audio/Video
Input
DVD/DTV IN
(Component (480i, 480p,720p,1080i) Input
PC Input
Antenna Input
PC Sound
7
Controls
Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons
POWER
NUMBERS
PAGE 32
APC
MENU
CHANNEL (DE)
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PAGE 25
● Press the FLASHBK button to view the last
AUTO PROGRAM
program you were watching.
MTS
FCR
power
1
apc
menu
ch
vol vol
enter
ch
mts
fcr
flashbk dasp
memory/erase
a.prog
tv/video
23
564
897
cc
0
mute
sleep
8
TV/VIDEO Button
TV/VIDEO Button
on Remote Control
on Remote Control
INTRODUCTION
TV/VIDEO
CLOSED CAPTIONS
MUTE
ENTER
VOLUME (
FG
)
SLEEP TIMER
DASP
FLASHBK
MEMORY/ERASE
PAGE 15~19
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- Each press of this button changes the viewing source as indicted below.
TV programs
/Cable TV
- Video, S-video, Component, PC
Select each mode for watching the corresponding external equipment.
Video
S-VideoPC Component
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Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation
power
apc
menu
mute
sleep
ch
enter
vol vol
ch
cc
tv/video
0
23
564
897
1
mts
fcr
memory/erase
a.prog
flashbk dasp
Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries
Pull the battery cover
upward in the direction
1
shown by the arrow
and remove it.
Insert the batteries
with correct polarity,
2
match "+" and "-".
Replace the battery
compartment cover.
3
- Install two AAA, 1.5V batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.
- Remove batteries when you won’t use the remote control for a long time. Liquid leakage
from batteries may damage the remote.
Notes For Using Remote Control
Notes For Using Remote Control
Make sure there are no
objects between the
remote control and its sensor.
Don’t place the remote control
near a heater or in a damp
place. Astrong impact on
remote control may damage it.
Remote
Control Sensor
Signal from the remote control may be disturbed by sun
light or other strong light. In
this case, darken the room.
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TV Overview
1.5V
1.5V
power
apc
menu
mute
sleep
ch
enter
vol vol
ch
cc
tv/video
0
23
564
897
1
mts
fcr
memory/erase
a.prog
flashbk dasp
Accessories
Accessories
INTRODUCTION
Remote control
Power cord
- Arrange the wires
with the tie band.
Tie bands
AAA
Operating guide
Batteries
PC signal cable PC sound cable
VESA standard mounting interface
- If you intend to mount the TV to a wall,
attach this plate to the back of the TV.
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TV Overview
-3°
15°
Adjusting the
Adjusting the
- You can adjust the angle of the TV between -3° and 15° (Range: -3°±3 and 15°±3º).
Notes
● If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on.
This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.
● Some dot defects may appear on the screen, like red, green or blue spots. However, this will
have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance.
● Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time.
Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen.
TV V
TV V
iewing
iewing
Angle
Angle
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Antenna/Cable Connections
+75 Ω
PC INPUT ANT IN
PC
SOUND
- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.
Connecting to an Inside
Connecting to an Inside
● Typical wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown below.
(Use the correct type of antenna cable for the type of wall antenna jack.)
Apartment Buildings
- If you have a 75Ω round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection
nut. If you have a 300Ω flat wire, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and
then connect the converter to the antenna jack on the TV.
- When using 75Ω round cable, do not bend the bronze wire. Doing so may cause poor
picture quality.
Connecting to an Outdoor
Connecting to an Outdoor
● This type of antenna is commonly used in single family dwellings.
Wall Connection Jack
VHF Antenna
UHF
Antenna
Single Family Home
Antenna Setup
Antenna Setup
Turn clockwise to
75Ω Round Cable
300Ω Flat Wire
Antenna Setup
Antenna Setup
Turn clockwise to
75Ω Round Cable
300Ω Flat Wire
tighten.
Bronze Wire
Antenna
Converter
tighten.
Bronze Wire
Antenna
Converter
Antenna jack
PC INPUT ANT IN
Antenna jack
+75 Ω
SOUND
INSTALLATION
PC
- In poor signal areas, to get better
picture quality, install the antenna as
shown to the right.
- If antenna is split for two TVs, use
signal splitter for connection.
VHF
Signal
Amplifier
UHF
PC INPUT ANT IN
+75 Ω
SOUND
PC
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Antenna/Cable Connection and Viewing Setup
- After subscribing to a local cable TV service and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming.
Cable
Cable
TV Connections
TV Connections
Connections
1
H/P
S-VIDEO
AC INPUT
Y PR
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
DVD/DTV IN
VIDEO(MONO)
TV
VCR
Viewing Setup
2
a. Use the tv/video button on the remote control to select TV (Ant In.) or Video source,
depending on connection setup: 1 or 2.
- Connection 1: Set cable box switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number.
- Connection 2: Select VIDEO source input to use Audio/Video In connections.
RLPB
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
PC INPUT ANT IN
2
(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO
Cable Box Connection Panel
L
+75 Ω
1
RF Cable
PC
SOUND
b. Select channels with the cable box.
- For further cable TV information, contact a local cable service provider.
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VCR Connection and Viewing Setup
- In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the fcr button or flashbk buttons are pressed.
- See following pages to connect to other A/V external equipment to input jacks on the TV.
Connecting a VCR
Connecting a VCR
Connections
1
● Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV.
H/P
AC INPUT
Y PR
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
DVD/DTV IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO(MONO)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
RLPB
PC INPUT ANT IN
L
+75 Ω
PC
SOUND
INSTALLATION
Typical
Antennas
Direct
connection
ANT IN
ANT OUT
S-VIDEO
CH3 CH4
OUT
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
(R) (L)
VCR Connection Panel
1
Viewing Setup
2
Watching TV programs
Turn the TV on and tune to a channel.
Watching VCR
a. Use tv/video button on the remote control to select TV (Ant In.) or Video source,
depending on connection setup: 1 or 2.
- Connection 1: Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number.
- Connection 2: Select VIDEO source input to use Audio/Video In connections.
b. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAYbutton.
2
15
External Equipment Connections
tv/video
atching External
WWatching External
A/V Source
A/V Source
Connections
1
● Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input jacks
on the TV.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN
External Equipment
Connection Panel
RLVIDEO AUDIO(MONO)
PC INPUT ANT IN
+75 Ω
TV Connection Panel
PC
SOUND
AUDIO VIDEO
R
L
Camcorder
Video Game set
CDI
CDGP
VCDP
Viewing Setup
2
● Turn on the external A/V equipment.
● Turn the TV on and use the tv/video button to select Video source.
On Remote Control
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