LG RM-23LZ55C User Manual

LCD TV

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.

P/NO : 3828TUL330J (0603-REV00)

Printed in Korea

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RU-23LZ55C

RU-32LZ50C

Internet Home Page : http://www.lge.com

http://www.lg.ca

Warning

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 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.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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.

REGULATORY 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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:

- 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.

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 LG Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

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COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Phone: 1-201-816-2000 http://us.lge.com

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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Safety Instructions

WARNING :

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments / accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions continued

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

On Disposal

a. The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. b. Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.

Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.

Note

- If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when when it is turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.

- Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots. However, they 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.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

Contents

After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference.

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4

Introduction

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Kensington Security System(Options) . . . . . . . . .9

Installation Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . .11~14

Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cable TV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

External A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DTV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Operation

TV Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Channel Menu Options

Memorizing the Channels with EZ Scan . . . . . .16

Add/Delete Channels with Manual Program . . .16

Favorite Channels Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Picture Menu Options

EZ Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual Picture Control (User option) . . . . . . . .18

Cinema Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Picture Format (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sound Menu Options

EZ Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Equalizer Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Sound Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Time Menu Options

Auto Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sleep Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Special Menu Options

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Caption/Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Lock Menu Options

Lock Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

PC Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

IR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Please set it up carefully so the product doesn’t fall over

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Contents

Introduction

Controls

VOL

ENTER

VIDEO

Remote Control Sensor

Channel Buttons

Volume Buttons

Enter Button

Menu Button

TV·Video Button

On/Off Button

Power/Standby Indicator

Glows red in Standby mode,

Glows green when the TV is turned on.

Introduction

Connection Options

AC Input

Remote Control Jack

RS 232C Jack

DVI Input

(RGB Input)

COMPONENT1 (DVD/DTV IN)

((480i/480p/720p/1080i), Audio)

Video/Audio Input

PC Sound Input

Antenna Input

S-Video Input

COMPONENT2 (DVD IN) (480i)

Audio Input

RU-23LZ55C only

Introduction

- When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

ENTER

DD / EE

(Channel button)

VOL

FF / GG

(Volume button)

POWER

MTS

(Refer to p.20)

EXIT

MULTIMEDIA

Selects:

TV, PC, Component 1 or

Component 2 mode.

VIDEO

(Refer to p.18)

SLEEP

(Refer to p.22)

FLASHBK

Press the FLASHBK button to return to the last channel you were watching.

AUDIO

(Refer to p.19)

(Refer to p.23)

TV/VIDEO

Selects: TV, Video, S-Video,

PC , Component 1 or Component 2 mode.

FCR

(Refer to p.17)

NUMBER buttons

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Use two 1.5V batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.

Installing Batteries

Remote Control Key Functions

ARC

(Refer to p.18)

Installation

Owner’s Manual

1.5V

AAA Batteries

Power Cord

Remote Control

DVI-D cable (PC)

DVI to D-Sub cable (PC)

Audio cable (PC)

NOTES a. If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when when it is turned on.

This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.

b. Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots. However, they have no

adverse effect on the monitor's performance.

c. 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.

Tie Holder

- Arrange the wires with the tie Holder.

Kensington Security System

Accessories

- The TV is equipped with a Kensington Security System connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington Security System cable as shown below.

- For the detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided with the Kensington Security System. For further information, contact http://www.kensington.com, the internet homepage of the Kensington company. Kensington sells security systems for expensive electronic equipment such as notebook PCs and LCD projectors.

NOTE

- The Kensington Security System is an optional accessory.

2-TV Brackets, 2-Wall Bracket

(RU-32LZ50C only)

2-TV Bracket Bolts

1-TV Bracket, 2-Wall Bracket

(RU-23LZ55C only)

Installation

Installation Instruction

Adjusting the

TV V

iewing

Angle (RU-23LZ55C only)

- You can adjust the vertical angle of the TV.

Connection of

Connection of TVTV

Pull the back cover backside while pushing the two tabs and then lift it up.

Connect the antenna cable to the socket marked +75 Ω on the back. For the best reception an

outdoor antenna should be used.

To connect an additional equipment, see the External Equipment Connections section.

Connect the power cord.

Close the back cover.

Cable Holders

- Thread, then pull the cables through the hole on the TV stand. Arrange the antenna cable through the side hole as shown below.

1 2

3 4

2 4

Antenna cable

RU-23LZ55C RU-32LZ50C

Installation

External Equipment Connections

- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.

- 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.)

Wall Connection Jack

Apartment Buildings

Antenna Jack

Copper Wire

Turn clockwise to tighten.

Antenna

Converter

300Ω Flat Wire

75Ω Round Cable

- This type of antenna is commonly used in single family dwellings.

UHF

Antenna

VHF Antenna

- 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.

- If using 75Ω round cable, do not bend the bronze wire. It may cause poor picture quality.

- In poor signal areas, to get better picture quality, install a signal amplifier to the antenna as shown to the right.

- If signal needs to be split for two TVs, use an antenna signal splitter for connection.

Signal

Amplifier

UHF

VHF

Single Family Home

Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup

Connecting to an Outdoor Antenna Setup

Antenna Jack

Copper Wire

Turn clockwise to tighten.

Antenna

Converter

300Ω Flat Wire

75Ω Round Cable

Antenna Connection

Installation

Cable

TV Setup

VCR Setup

- In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the

FCR button or FLASHBK buttons are pressed.

Connection 1

Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same

channel number.

Connection 2

1. Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the TV to a VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

3. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select

Video. (If connected to S-VIDEO on side panel, select the S-Video external input source.)

Connection 1

1. Select 3 or 4 with channel switch on cable box.

2. Tune the TV channel to the same selected output channel of cable box.

3. Select channels at the cable box or with the cable box remote control.

Connection 2

1. Connect the audio/video output jacks on Cable Box to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the TV to Cable Box, match the jack colors

(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

2. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select Video.

3. Select channels with the cable box remote control.

- After subscribing to a local cable TV service and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming.

- For further cable TV information, contact a local cable service provider.

External Equipment Connections Continued

OUT

CH3 CH4

S-VIDEO

ANT IN

ANT OUT

(R) (L)

AUDIOVIDEO

Typical Antennas

VCR

Direct Connection

OUT

CH3 CH4

S-VIDEO

ANT IN

ANT OUT

(R) (L)

AUDIOVIDEO

Typical Antennas

Side Panel

VCR

Direct Connection

VCR

RF Cable

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

Cable Box

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