Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | C30W46 | Direct View TVs
' Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
WARNING:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new TV are
located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future
convenience, we suggest that your record those
numbers here:
MODEL NO.______________________
SERIAL NO.________________________
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU´AU FOND.
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.
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 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:
• 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 Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized
modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is :
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 1-201-816-2000
Marketed and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
http://www.zenith.com
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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 operating guide 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.
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.
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.
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. Line-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized 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, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, 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.
(Continued on next page)
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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
(Continued from previous page)
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 leadin 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
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.
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.
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 that 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.
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.
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CONTENTS
Safety Warnings ...........................................2
Important Safety Instructions ......................3
Remote Control / TV Front Panel Overview 6 ~ 8
Basic TV Setup and Operation ....................9
Turning the TV On/Off.......................................9
Selecting a Language for the Menus ...............9
Channel Search ...............................................9
Adjusting the Sound Level ...............................9
Channel Menu Options ...............................10
Channel Search. ............................................10
EZ Scan Memorizing the Channels ................10
Manual Program Adding/Deleting Channels ..11
Fine Tuning Adjustment .................................11
Favorite Channel Memory...............................12
Auto Demonstration ........................................12
Picture Menu Options ........................13 ~ 14
EZ Video .........................................................13
Cinema Mode Setup .......................................13
VM (Velocity Modulation) ...............................13
ACC (Auto Color Control)................................13
User Picture Appearance Adjustments...........14
Picture Formats...............................................14
Sound Menu Options .........................15 ~ 16
Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setups........................15
EZ Audio .........................................................15
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) ............................16
TV Speakers On/Off........................................16
Adjusting Equalizer (User mode in EZ Audio).....16
Adjusting Balance ...........................................16
Timer Menu Options ...........................17 ~ 18
Setting the Clock: Auto/Manual ......................17
Off Timer/On Timer Setup...............................18
Sleep Timer Setup .........................................18
Auto Off ..........................................................19
Special Menu Option ..........................20 ~ 21
Selecting the Main Picture Input Source ........20
Key Lock .........................................................20
Picture Tilt ......................................................20
Degaussing Screen ........................................21
Closed Captions..................................22 ~ 23
Closed Captions Overview .............................22
Captions On, Off, EZ Mute Setup ...................23
Operating Captions/Text Menu.......................23
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Double Picture. 24 ~ 26
Watching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ..................24
Selecting the Viewing Source
(In PIP and Twin picture modes).....................24
Channel Search ..............................................25
Moving the Sub Picture (In PIP mode) ...........25
Swapping Main/Sub Pictures .........................25
Still Picture......................................................26
Adjusting the Earphone Volume
(In PIP and Twin Picture Modes) ....................26
Parental Control Overview..................27 ~ 28
Blocking Setup ...............................................28
Antenna Connections ................................29
External Equipment Connection and
Viewing Setup .....................................30 ~ 32
Maintenance ................................................33
Product Specifications ...............................34
Troubleshooting Checklist .........................35
Warranty........................................Back cover
Setup Checklist
Step 1
Connect TV and all equipment.
See pages 29-32
Step 2
Do a channel search.
See pages 10-11
Step 3
Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to
your personal preference.
See appropriate pages
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10
11
12
Remote Control / TV Front Panel Overview
1. POWER (or ON/OFF)
1
2
3
4
5
6
power
caption tv/video
pip/dw arc
multimedia audio
video
fcr
menu mute
ch +
vol -
avl
mts
enter
vol +
7
ch -
123
8
9
456
7809
scan
power stop
rew
pip menu
still
sleep
memory/erase
play
swap
position ch+
ch.search
still
ff
rec
ch-
flashback
Refer to "Turning the TV on/off".
2. CAPTION
Selects CAPTIONS:
On, EZ Mute, or Off.
3. MULTIMEDIA
Selects COMPONENT mode.
4. VIDEO
Selects factory preset picture settings: Day Light, Clear,
Optimum, Soft, or User.
5. FCR ( Favorite Channel Review )
Selects favorite channels.
Refer to "Favorite channel memory".
6. MENU
Displays on-screen menus.
7. CHANNEL UP/DOWN
• Selects the desired channel.
• Selects the desired menu option when menu is
displayed on the screen.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
• Increase or decrease sound level.
• Enters or adjusts the selected menu options when
menu is displayed on the screen.
ENTER (
A
)
• To memorize the adjusted menu.
• To recall the current TV mode (by remote control only).
8. NUMBER BUTTONS
Direct channel selection.
9. SCAN
To search and memorize channels with EZ Scan.
10.VCR BUTTONS
Control some video cassette recorders.
11.SLEEP
Sets a TV turn-off time.
12.FLASHBK
Returns to the previous channel.
6
123
456
7809
scan
memory/erase
power
caption tv/video
pip/dw arc
multimedia audio
video
avl
fcr
menu mute
enter
vol -
ch +
ch -
power stop
play
ff
rec
rew
swap
pip menu
still
still
ch.search
position ch+
ch-
flashback
sleep
vol +
mts
13.TV/VIDEO
Selects TV, VIDEO, or COMPONENT mode.
14.ARC
20
13
14
Selects 4:3, 16:9 or Zoom picture formats.
15.AUDIO (Not available using earphones).
Selects the sound appropriate for the program's
character;
Flat, Music, Movie, Sports or User.
15
16. AVL (Auto Volume Leveler)
16
17
18
Maintains an equal volume level for each channel.
17.MTS
Selects MTS sound:
Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
18.MUTE
Press to remove sound. Press again to restore sound.
19.MEMORY/ERASE
To memorize or erase a channel.
20.PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
PIP/DW
Selects the PIP mode or Double window mode.
19
20
PIP MENU
To display menus for PIP mode or double window mode.
SWAP
Switches the main and sub pictures.
STILL
Freezes the sub picture in PIP mode or the currentlyviewed main picture.
POSITION
Moves the sub picture to another corner of the main
picture.
CH.SEARCH
To search one the pictures of all the programmed
channels through the sub pictures while the main picture
remains as the video input source.
/
-
CH +
Selects the sub picture channel.
7
Remote Control/Front Control Panel (Continued)
on/off
tv/video menu vol ch
This is a simplified representation of the front panel.
1
21.STANDBY INDICATOR (
22 13 6 7
21
rr
)
Illuminates red bright when the TV is in standby mode. Refer to "Turning the TV on/off".
22.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
• Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and
insert the batteries with correct polarity.
• Install two 1.5V batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix used
batteries with new batteries.
8
Basic TV Setup and Operation
CH.
Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the
TV is plugged into a power outlet. p 29 ~ 32.
Turning the TV On/Off
The set switches to standby mode and the standby indicator lights red.
To switch the TV on from standby mode, press the tv/video, ch
button on the set or tv/video, multimedia, ch D/E, power or any
number button on the remote control.
The on-screen will appear on the top-right of the screen and will
disappear after a few seconds.
Press the power button on the remote control. The TV reverts to
standby mode.
Selecting a Language for the Menus
D
/
E
1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the
Special menu.
2. Press the
3. Press the
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Language.
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select the desired
G
language.
From this point on, the on-screen display will be presented in the
language of your choice.
4. Press the
button to exit.
F
Channel Search
Use the ch D/Ebutton to easily select the next higher or lower
channel. Or, use the NUMBER buttons to directly select the desired
channel.
Adjusting the Sound Level (Not available using earphone.)
Use the volF/Gbuttons to increase or decrease the volume level.
Turn off the sound with the mute button.
The word
Using Mute is convenient if you need to answer a telephone call.
To restore the muted sound, press the mute button again or vol
button.
G
Mute is displayed
F
/
Special
Language
Main input
Key lock
Captions
Caption/Text
Tilt
Degauss
PIP
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Channel Menu Options
Channel Search
Channel Search memorizes all the active channels in your area. You must do a channel search before
you can use the TV.
There two ways of memorizing channels. You can use either, EZ Scan or Manual Program.
In EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order.
You can also add or delete channels manually.
Memorizing Available Channels with EZ Scan
EZ Scan searches and memorizes all the active channels in your area.
Select a channel with the
Using the scan button
You can conveniently perform EZ Scan using the scan button on the
remote control.
1. Press the scan button.
2. Press the
3. Press the
/Ebutton to select Turbo or Normal.
D
or scan button.
G
The EZ Scan starts.
/Ebuttons.
D
EZ Scan Turbo
If you want to stop auto programming, press the enter (
A
) button.
Only the channels searched up to that time are memorized.
Notes
Turbo EZ Scan works faster than Normal EZ Scan.
•
• If broadcast signals are of poor quality, try scanning channels again
Normal EZ Scan.
using
• EZ scan stores all available channels regardless of signal (RF,
Cable).
• If over-the-air and Cable TV channels are duplicated, use the
number buttons (0 ~ 9) to change channels as shown:
Over-the-Air Channels Cable TV Channels
.
Using the menu
1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the
Channel menu.
2. Press the
G
3. Press the
Normal.
4. Press the
button and then use D/Ebutton to select EZ Scan.
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Turbo or
G
button. EZ Scan starts.
G
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Adding/Deleting Channels with Manual
Program
Using the memory/erase button
You can conveniently perform Manual Programming using the
memory / erase button on the remote control.
1. Use the
channel number you want to memorize or erase.
2. Press the memory / erase button.
The on screen display appears as shown right.
3. Use the
memorize or erase, then use the memory / erase button to select
Memory or Erase.
4. Press the enter (
Using the Menu
1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the
Channel menu.
2. Press the
prog..
3. Press the
4. Press the
number you want to memorize or erase.
5. Press the
6. Press the
7. Press the
You can make a channel name.
8. Press the
position and then
9, or blank.
9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 to memorize or erase other channels.
10.Press the
/Ebuttons or Number Keypad buttons to select the
D
/Ebuttons to select the channel number you want to
D
A
) button to exit.
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Manual
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Channel.
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select the channel
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Memory.
F
button and then use D/Ebutton to select On or Off.
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Ch.name.
F
button and then use F/G button to select a word
G
/Ebutton to enter alphabet A to Z, number 0 to
D
button to exit.
F
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Fine Tuning Adjustment
Fine Tuning adjusts the picture to a stable condition if it is poor, for
example, a horizontal stripe, twisted picture or no color in program.
1. Press the menu button and then use
/Ebutton to select the
D
Channel menu.
2. Press the
prog.
3. Press the
4. Press the
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Manual
G
button and then use D/Ebutton to select Fine.
G
button and then use F/Gbutton to adjust the picture
G
appearance to your preference.
5. Press the enter (
A
) button to exit.
Notes
• To remove the memorized fine tuning setting, reprogram the finetuned channel with EZ Scan or Manual Program.
• If a finely tuned channel is memorized, the color of the channel
number changes to yellow.
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