LG RP-15LA31 User manual
LCD
Color
Television
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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.
MODEL
:
RP-15LA31
Internet
Home
Page
:
http://www.lge.com
2
Cleaning
Unplug
this
television
receiver
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning.
Do
not
use
liquid
cleaners
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a
damp
cloth
for
cleaning.
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
television
receiver
manufacturer
as
they
may
cause
hazards.
Power
Supply
This
television
receiver
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
supplied
to
your
home,
consult
your
televi-
sion
dealer
or
local
power
company.
Installation
Do
not
use
this
television
receiver
near
water,
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
or
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
Do
not
place
this
television
receiver
on an
unsta-
ble
cart,
stand,
or
table.
The
television
receiver
may
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to
a
child
or
an
adult,
and
serious
damage
to
the
appliance.
Use
only
with
a
cart
or
stand
recommended
by
the
manufacturer,
or
sold
with
the
television
receiver.
Wall
or
shelf
mounting
should
follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions
and
should
use
a
mounting
kit
approved
by
the
manufacturer.
Slots
and
openings
in
the
cabinet
and
the
back
or
bottom
are
provided
for
ventilation,
and
to
insure
reliable
operation
of
the
television
receiver,
and
to
protect
it
from
overheating.
These
openings
must
not
be
blocked
or
covered.
The
openings
should
never
be
blocked
by
placing
the
television
receiv-
er
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or
other
similar
surface.
This
television
receiver
should
not
be
placed
in
a
builtin
installation
such
as
a
bookcase
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided.
It
is
recommended
not
to
operate
this
unit
near
speakers
or
big
metallic
furnitures
in
order
to
keep
their
magnetism
from
disturbing
colors
puri-
ty
(uniformity)
on
the
screen.
Use
Do
not
allow
anything
to
rest
on
the
power
cord.
Do
not
locate
this
television
receiver
where
the
cord
will
be
abused
by
persons
walking
on
it.
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets
and
extension
cords
as
this
can
result
in
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
push
objects
of
any
kind
into
this
television
receiver
through
cabinet
slots
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
television
receiver.
Service
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
television
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
personnel.
Writing
Model
And
Serial
Numbers
The
serial
number
and
model
number
are
found
on
the
back
of
this
unit.
The
serial
number
is
unique
to
this
unit.
You
should
record
requested
information
here
and
retain
this
guide
as
a
per-
manent
record
of
your
purchase.
Please
retain
your
purchase
receipt
as
your
proof
of
purchase.
Date
of
Purchase
Dealer
Purchased
from
Dealer
Address
Dealer
Phone
No.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
WARNING
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
PRODUCT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
IN
SIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALI-
FIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
3
1
Safety
precautions
2
Controls
4
TV
overview
8
2
3
4
5
7
Connecting
antenna
11
Connecting
VCR
12
Connecting
external
equipment
13
Connecting
DVD
player
14
Connecting
DTV
15
PC/Computer
Connections
(use
TV
as
a
Monitor)
16
Function
checking
in
PC
mode
18
Adjusting
in
PC
mode
19
Using
remote
control
24
Turning
on
the
TV
25
Function
checking
in
TV
mode
26
Setting
language
27
Programming/Erasing
channels
28
Favorite
channel
30
Video/Picture
setup
37
Audio/Sound
setup
41
6
Closed
caption
feature
47
Auto
off
49
Key
lock
50
Setting
current
time
31
Setting
off-timer
function
32
Setting
on-timer
function
34
Sleep
timer
setup
36
Product
specifications
51
Troubleshooting
check
list
Back
cover
Before
operating
the
set,
please
read
this
manual
carefully.
CONTENTS
Controls
4
Front
of
the
Front
of
the
TV
TV
CH
VOL
ENTER MENU TV/VIDEO
ON/OFF
TV/Video
button
Enter
button
Channel
buttons
Power
button
Menu
button
Volume
buttons
Remote
control
sensor
Power/standby
indicator
Side
control
panel
Side
control
panel
5
INTRODUCTION
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
PC
INPUT
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
IN
DVD/DTV
IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
PRPB
Y
LR
AUDIO
(MONO)
Back
of
the
Back
of
the
TV
TV
Audio/Video
input
Headphone
jack
PC
input
PC
sound
input
S-Video
input
Antenna
input
DC
12V
input
DVD/DTV
IN
(Component
(480i/480p/720p/1080i),
AUDIO)
input
Connection
Panel
Connection
Panel
POWER
APC
MENU
MUTE
SLEEP
CH
ENTER
VOL VOL
CH
CAPTION
TV/VIDEO
0
23
56
4
89
7
1
MTS
PIP
FCR
CH
PIP
INPUT
POSITION
Controls
6
POWER
BUTTON
NUMBER
BUTTONS
APC
BUTTON
MENU
BUTTON
CHANNEL
(D,E)
BUTTONS
MTS
BUTTON
PIP
BUTTON
FCR
BUTTON
Remote
Control
Overview
Remote
Control
Overview
PAGE
37
PAGE
45
PAGE
21
PAGE
30
7
INTRODUCTION
TV/VIDEO
BUTTON
CAPTION
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
ENTER
BUTTON
VOLUME
(F,G)
BUTTONS
SLEEP
BUTTON
PAGE
47
PAGE
46
PAGE
36
PAGE
22
PAGE
22
PAGE
21
TV/VIDEO
button
TV/VIDEO
button
on
Remote
Control
on
Remote
Control
*
Each
press
of
this
button
changes
the
remote
operating
mode
as
indicted
below.
*
Video,
S-Video,
Component,
RGB-PC
:
Select
each
mode
for
watching
the
corre-
sponding
external
equipment.
TV
programs
/Cable
TV
Video
S-Video
RGB-PC
Component
PAGE
12~16
POSITION
BUTTON
PIP
CHANNEL
BUTTONS
PIP
INPUT
BUTTON
TV
overview
8
AC
Adapter
Remote
Control
PC
signal
cable
PC
sound
cable
Accessories
Accessories
Colour
Television
OWNER'S
MANUAL
1.5V
1.5V
Power
cord
Owner's
Manual
AAA
Batteries
POWER
APC
MENU
MUTE
SLEEP
CH
ENTER
VOL
VOL
CH
CAPTION
TV/VIDEO
0
23
56
4
89
7
1
MTS
PIP
FCR
CH
PIP
INPUT
POSITION
9
INTRODUCTION
*
Please
make
sure
to
connect
the
TV
to
the
adapter
before
connecting
the
power
plug
to
the
wall
power
outlet.
a.
Remove
the
connection
panel
cover
as
shown
below.
b.
Connect
the
antenna
cable
to
the
antenna
input
port
on
the
TV.
c.
Connect
the
adapter
to
the
power
input
port
on
the
TV.
d.
Plug
the
power
cord
into
the
wall
power
outlet
after
connecting
the
power
cord
to
the
adapter.
e.
Reinstall
the
connection
panel
cover.
b
c
d
W
Watching
atching
TV
programs
TV
programs
Note
:
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.
a
TV
overview
10
*
You
can
adjust
the
angle
of
the
TV
between
2°
and
13°.
Adjusting
the
Adjusting
the
TV
viewing
angle
TV
viewing
angle
2°
13°
Connecting
antenna
11
CONNECTIONS
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
N
AUDIO
LR
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
N
AUDIO
LR
*
For
better
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
Bronze
Wire
Turn
clockwise
to
tighten.
Antenna
Converter
300Ω
Flat
Wire
75Ω
rRound
Cable
This
type
of
antenna
is
commonly
used
in
single family
homes.
UHF
Antenna
VHF
Antenna
Antenna
jack
Bronze
Wire
Turn
clockwise
to
tighten.
Antenna
Converter
300Ω
Flat
Wire
75Ω
Round
Cable
*
If
you
have
a
75Ω
round
cable,
insert
the
bronze
wire
and
then
tighten
the
connection
nut.
And
if
you
have
a
300Ω
flat
wire,
connect
the
twisted
wire
to
the
antenna
converter
and
then
connect
the
converter
to
the
antenna
jack.
*
When
using
75Ω
round
cable,
do
not
bend
the
bronze
wire.
It
may
cause
poor
picture
quality.
*
In
poor
signal
areas,
you
can
get
bet-
ter
picture
quality
if
you
install
the
antenna
like
the
figure
as
shown
right.
*
If
antenna
is
split
for
two
TVs,
use
"signal
divider"
for
connection.
Signal
Amplifier
UHF
VHF
Single
Family
Home
Connecting
to
wall
antenna
socket
Connecting
to
wall
antenna
socket
Connecting
to
outdoor
antenna
Connecting
to
outdoor
antenna
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
AUDIO
LR
Connecting
VCR
12
*
TV
screen
is
automatically
converted
to
TV
mode
by
pressing
the
channel
(D,E)
buttons
or
number
buttons
(0~9)
when
using
VIDEO.
*
Please
connect
to
other
AV
equipment
by
using
input
ports
of
the
set.
1
How
to
connect
Connect
the
audio/video
output
jacks
on
VCR
to
the
corresponding
input
jacks
on
the
TV.
2Howtouse
OUT
IN
CH3
CH4
S-VIDEO
ANT
IN
ANTOUT
(R)
(L)
AUDIO
VIDEO
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
PC
INPUT
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
IN
DVD/DTV
IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
PR
PB
Y
LR
AUDIO
(MONO)
Watching
TV
programs
Turn
the
TV
on
and
tune
to
a
channel.
Watching
VCR
a.
Press
TV/VIDEO
button
of
the
remote
control
to
select
[Video].
*
Select
the
channel
3
or
4
for
only
ANT
IN
connection
.
*
Select
VIDEO
to
use
Audio/Video
In
connections
.
b.
Insert
a
video
tape
into
the
VCR
and
press
the
PLAY
button.
21
Connecting
VCR
Connecting
VCR
1
Typical
Antennas
VCR
Connection
Panel
Direct
connection
2
Connecting
external
equipment
13
CONNECTIONS
1
How
to
connect
Connect
the
audio/video
output
jacks
on
the
external
A/V
equipment
to
the
corresponding
input
jacks
on
the
TV.
2Howtouse
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S-VIDEO
H/P
IN
DVD/DTV
IN
R
L
VIDEO
PRPB
Y
AUDIO
(MONO)
Camcorder
CDGP
VCDP
Video
Game
set
CDI
TV/VIDEO
Video
Turn
the
set
on
and
press
TV/VIDEO
button
to
select
[Video].
<
On
remote
control
>
Try
this
after
turning
on
the
external
AV
equipment.
W
Watching
external
atching
external
A/V
source
A/V
source
<
TV
connection
panel
>
<
Back
panel
of
external
equipment
>
Connecting
DVD
player
14
1
How
to
connect
2Howtouse
Component
Turn
the
set
on
and
press
TV/VIDEO
button
to
select
[Component].
On
remote
control
Try
this
after
turning
on
the
DVD
set.
Connect
DVD/DTV
output
jacks
to
TV's
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i),
Y,
PB,
PR
jacks.
Connect
DVD/DTV
audio
output
jacks
to
right
and
left
input
jacks
on
TV.
AUDIO
L
R
PB PR
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
PC
INPUT
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
IN
DVD/DTV
IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
PR
PB
Y
LR
AUDIO
(MONO)
TV
Connection
Panel
DVD
Connection
Panel
TV
INPUT
YPBPR
DVD
OUTPUT
Y
Y
Y
Y
Cb
B-Y
Pb
PB
Cr
R-Y
Pr
PR
Note:
TV/VIDEO
Connecting
DTV
15
CONNECTIONS
1
How
to
connect
2Howtouse
AUDIO
L
R
PB
PR
DC
12V
ANT
IN
+75
Ω
PC
INPUT
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
IN
DVD/DTV
IN
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
PR
PB
Y
LR
AUDIO
(MONO)
Component
Turn
the
set
on
and
press
TV/VIDEO
button
to
select
[Component].
On
remote
control
Try
this
after
turning
on
the
DTV
receiver
(Set-top
Box).
Connect
DVD/DTV
output
to
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i),
Y,
PB,
PR
jack
inputs
on
the
TV.
Connect
DTV
L/R
audio
outputs
to
the
TV's
AUDIO
L/R
input
jacks.
Note:
A
DTV
set-top
box
is
required
to
receive
DTV
programming.
TV
Connections
Panel
DTV
Receiver
(Set-top
Box)
Connections
Panel
TV/VIDEO
PC/Computer
Connections
(use
TV
as
a
Monitor)
16
2Howtouse
RGB-PC
Turn
the
set
on
and
press
TV/VIDEO
button
to
select
[RGB-PC].
On
remote
control
Try
this
after
turning
on
the
PC.
1
How
to
connect
Set
the
monitor
output
resolution
on
the
PC
before
connecting
to
the
TV.
See
the
next
page.
Connect
the
TV
to
the
PC
with
the
PC
cable.
Connect
the
PC
audio
output
to
the
TV's
PC
SOUND
input.
PC
INPUT
S-VIDEO
H/P
PC
SOUND
IN
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)
TV
Connections
Panel
PC
Connections
Panel
*
After
setup,
be
sure
to
set
TV
to
PC
source.
TV/VIDEO
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