LG RT-21FA31 User guide

Colour 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 number :
Serial number :

ME28

Contents

Installation 3

Location and function of controls 4

Remote control handset
Battery installation
Front panel / Side panel

Basic operation 7

On and off / Programme selection
Volume adjustment / Quick view
Mute function / Auto Demonstration
TV Swivel function (option)
On screen language selection (option)

On screen menus 8

Menu selection

Setting up TV stations 9

Auto programme tuning
Manual programme tuning
Fine Tuning / Programme edit
Favorite programme
Calling the programme table

Picture adjustment 14

PSM (Picture Status Memory)
Picture adjustment / Eye (option)
Turbo picture selection (option)

Sound adjustment (option) 16

SSM (Sound Status Memory)
Balance adjustment
Turbo sound selection (option)
Sound output selection
Stereo/Dual reception (option)
NICAM reception (option)

Other functions 19

TV and AV modes
Auto AV switching (option)
Child lock / Auto sleep / Blue back (option)
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) (option)
CSM (Colour Status Memory) / Sleep timer

Game (option) 21

Block & Balloon (option)
Cricket & Car racing (option)

Timer (option) 22

Off timer / On timer

Teletext (option) 23

Switch on/off
SIMPLE text / TOP text (option)
FASTEXT / Special teletext functions

Connection of external equipment 26

Aerial socket
Audio-L/R(or Audio)/Video in/out sockets (option)
Euro scart socket (option)
Component in sockets (option)
Headphone socket (option)

Troubleshooting check list Back cover

2

Installation

Power

This set operates on an AC mains supply, the voltage is as indicat­ed on the label on the back cover. Never apply DC power to the set.
In the event of thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull out the aer­ial and mains plugs.

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or
moisture.
The working life of this set is 7 years since the date of delivery to
consumer.

Service

Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to
very high voltage and other hazards. If the set does not operate
properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

Aerial

Connect the aerial cable to the socket marked +75Ωon the back

cover. For the best reception an outdoor aerial should be used.

Location

Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto
the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any
unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also ensure that the
set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover
the ventilation openings on the back cover.

3

Location and function of controls

All the functions can be controlled with the remote control handset.
Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons on the front
panel of the set.

Remote control handset

Before you use the remote control handset, please install the bat­teries. See the next page.

1. POWER

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

2. NUMBER BUTTONS

switches the set on from standby or directly select a number.

3. MENU (or INDEX)

selects a menu.
selects an index page in the teletext mode (only TELETEXT
models).

4. EYE/*(option)

switches the eye function on or off.

5.

/

(Programme Up/Down)

selects a programme or a menu item.
switches the set on from standby.
scans programmes automatically.

F / G

(Volume Up/Down)

adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.

OK

accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

6. Q.VIEW

returns to the previously viewed programme.
selects a favorite programme.

7. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option)

These buttons are used for teletext.
For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.

8. PSM (Picture Status Memory)

recalls your preferred picture setting.

9. TURBO PICTURE / SOUND BUTTON (option)

selects Turbo picture and sound.

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Location and function of controls

10. MUTE

switches the sound on or off.

11. TV/AV

selects TV or AV mode.
clears the menu from the screen.
switches the set on from standby.

12. I/II/*(option)

selects the language during dual language broadcast. (option)
selects the sound output.

13. LIST

displays the programme table.

14. SLEEP

sets the sleep timer.

15. SSM/*(option) (Sound Status Memory)

recalls your preferred sound setting.

16. SURROUND (ºº/*) (option)

selects surround sound.

*

: No function

COLOURED BUTTONS : These buttons are used for teletext (only

TELETEXT models) or programme edit.

Battery installation

The remote control handset is powered by two AAA type batteries.
To load the batteries, turn the remote control handset over and
open the battery compartment. Install two batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols ( and ) marked inside the compartment.

Note : To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the
batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an
extended period of time.

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+

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(Without TELETEXT)

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1. MAIN POWER (ON/OFF)

switches the set on or off.

2. POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR

illuminates brightly when the set is in
standby mode.
dims when the set is switched on.
blinks when signal is input from the
remote control.

3. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

4. MENU

selects a menu.

5. OK

accepts your selection or displays the
current mode.

FF / GG

(Volume Up/Down)

adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.

DD / EE

(Programme Up/Down)

selects a programme or a menu item.
switches the set on from standby.

6. TV/AV

selects TV or AV mode.
clears the menu from the screen.
switches the set on from standby.

7. (Function)

selects volume, EYE (option), picture items
or brief auto programme while the menus
not display.

8. +/- (

DD/EE

)

adjusts the function or selects a pro­gramme.
switches the set on from standby.

9. AUDIO - L/R (or AUDIO) / VIDEO IN
SOCKETS (AV) (option)

Connect the audio/video out sockets of
external equipment to these sockets.

Note :If both the input jacks on the
front/side panel and back panel have
been connected to external equipments
simultaneously, only the input jacks on
the front/side panel can be received.

10. HEADPHONE SOCKET (option)

Connect the headphone plug to this
socket.

11. EYE (option)

adjusts picture according to the sur­rounding conditions.

12. TURBO SOUND / PICTURE (option)

switches Turbo sound or Turbo picture
function on or off.

Note : Do not place any heavy objects (over
4Kg) on the RF/RT-21FA30/31/32 series mod­els.

Location and function of controls

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RF/RT-21FA30/31/32 series

CF/CT-21Q60K/61K/62K series

CF/CT-21Q20K/21K/22K series

CF/CT-21Q64K/65K/66K series

CF/CT-15Q90K/91K/92K series

VIDEO

TV/AV

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Basic operation

On and off

1. Press the main power button to switch the set on.

2. If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER,

D / E

, TV/AV or

NUMBER buttons on the remote control handset to switch it on fully.

3. Press the POWER button on the remote control handset.

The set reverts to standby mode.

4. Press the main power button again to switch the set off.

Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is discon­nected the set will switch to standby or power on when the mains
plug is replaced in the mains power socket.

Programme selection

You can select a programme number with the

D / E

or NUMBER

buttons.

Volume adjustment

Press the F / G button to adjust the volume.

Quick view

Press the Q.VIEW button to view the last programme you were
watching.

Note : This function works only when

Favorite programme is

set to

Off. Otherwise each press of this button will select a stored

favorite programme.

Mute function

Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off and the display

appears.

You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE,

F / G

, SSM/*, I/II/*,

ºº

/

*

or TURBO SOUND button.

Auto Demonstration

To review all the menus programmed in the set, press the OK or
button of the front panel control for about 5 seconds. To stop auto
demonstration, press any button of the front panel control and

POWER button of the remote control.

TV Swivel function (option)

In some models, you can manually turn TV set at left or right direc­tion by 15 or 20 degrees, so that the watching degree is suitable for
your position.

Note : Swivel panel is fixed in the hole at the swivel panel on the
back of the set by small bar(Swivel fixer). To operate this function,
pull it out.

On screen language selection (option)

The menu can be displayed on the screen in desired language.
First select your language.

1. Press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

G

button and then

D / E

button to select Language.

3. Press the

G

button and then

D / E

button to select your desired
language.
All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.
Press the OK or

F

button to select the station menu.

4. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing.

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On screen menus

The dialogue between you and your set takes place on screen with
an operator menu. The buttons required for the operating steps are
also displayed.

Menu selection

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to display each menu.

2. Press the Gbutton and then

D / E

button to select a menu item.

3. Press the Gbutton to display the sub menu or the pull-down
menu.

4. Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with

F / G

or

D / E

.

You can move to the higher level menu by pressing the OK or

F

button and to move to the lower level menu by pressing theGbut­ton.

Note :

a. In the AV mode, the Station menu is not displayed.
b. In the teletext mode, menus are not displayed.
c. In mono models, the Sound menu does not appear.
d. In some models, the Normal/Turbo search will not display,

only the Start will display in the Auto programme menu.

e. In some models, the Language or Booster will not display.

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Setting up TV stations

Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99).
Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the

D / E

or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you programmed.
Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.

Note : In some models up to 200 TV stations can be stored.

Auto programme tuning

All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is rec­ommended that you use auto programme during installation of this set.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

G

button and then

D / E

button to select Auto pro-

gramme

.

3. Press the

G

button to display the Auto programme menu.

4. Press the Gbutton. Select a TV system with the

D / E

button

on the System pull-down menu;

BG : (Asia/New Zealand/M.East/Africa/Australia)
I : (Hong Kong/South Africa)
DK : (East Europe/China/Africa/CIS)
M

: (USA/Korea/Philippines) (option)

5. Press the OK or F button.

6. Press the

D / E

button to select Storage from.

7. Press the Gbutton. Select the beginning programme number
with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage

from

pull-down menu. Any number under 10 is entered with a

numeric ‘0’ (or ‘00’) in front of it, i.e. ‘05’ (or ‘005’) for 5.

8. Press the OK button.

9. Press the

D / E

button to select Normal or Turbo search.

Option: In some models, you can only select Start.

Note :

a. Turbo search is further faster than Normal search and in

some models, these searches will automatically store all receiv­able stations.

b. If the programmed station has poor quality sound, select the

system again in the Manual programme menu.

10. Press the Gbutton to begin auto programming.

All receivable stations are stored.
To stop auto programming, press the MENU button.
When auto programming is completed, the Programme edit
menu appears on the screen. See the ‘Programme edit’ section
to edit the stored programme.

11. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing.

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