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LG RU-13LA60 Owner's Manual

LG RU-13LA60 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : RU-13LA60
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 ser-
vice.
Internet Home Page : http://www.lg.ca

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  • Page 1 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 ser- vice. Internet Home Page : http://www.lg.ca...
  • Page 2 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. RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 prod- uct, and save them for future reference.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (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,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INDEX Before operating the TV, please read this manual carefully. Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Controls Remote Control: Installing Batteries/ Operation TV Overview Kensington Security System Antenna/Cable Connections VCR Connections External Equipment Connections DVD Player Connections DTV (Set-top box) Connections...

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls Front of the Front of the Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on. Side Control Panel Side Control Panel Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Enter Button Menu Button TV·Video Button...
  • Page 7 Connection Panel Connection Panel S-VIDEO AC INPUT COMPONENT(480i) DVD/DTV IN Power Cord Socket S-Video Input - This TV operates on Headphone Jack AC power. Never attempt to operate the DVD/DTV IN TV on DC power. (Component (480i) Input) Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to P.15.)
  • Page 8 Controls Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons MUTE PAGE 40 TV/VIDEO PAGE 17-21 PAGE 27 MULTIMEDIA CHANNEL ( DE ) NUMBERS PAGE 35 AUDIO PAGE 42 mute power tv/video multimedia mts exit menu enter audio video flashbk sleep...
  • Page 9 Button TIMEDIA Button on Remote Control on Remote Control - Each press of this button changes the view- ing source as indicted below. TV programs Component /Cable TV TV/VIDEO Button TV/VIDEO Button on Remote Control on Remote Control - Each press of this button changes the view- ing source as indicted below.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    A strong impact on remote control and its sen- remote control may damage it. sor. Remote mute power tv/video multimedia mts Control Sensor exit menu enter audio video flashbk sleep...

  • Page 11: Tv Overview

    TV Overview Accessories Accessories mute power tv/video multimedia mts exit menu enter audio video flashbk sleep Remote Control Power cord Operating guide Batteries Holder Tie bands - Arrange the wires with the tie band.

  • Page 12: Rear Cover

    Rear Cover a. The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover. b. After removing the cover, to replace it, align the holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear A/V cover as shown. Close cover.
  • Page 13 - You can adjust the angle of the TV between -3° and 12°. TV Swivel TV Swivel - The TV can be swiveled on its stand conveniently to the left or right 30 degrees to provide optimal viewing. Notes If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on.
  • Page 14 TV Overview: Optional Wall Mount Installation on the W Installation on the W - An optional wall mount is available for this TV, see your LG dealer. For installation, follow the instructions provide with the optional wall mount.

  • Page 15: Kensington Security System

    Kensington Security System - 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.

  • Page 16: Antenna/Cable Connections

    If you have a 300 flat wire, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and then connect the converter to the antenna jack on the TV. - When using 75 round cable, do not bend the bronze wire. It may cause poor picture quality.

  • Page 17: Viewing 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: External Equipment Connections

    VIDEO IN TV Connection Panel External Equipment Connection Panel AUDIO Viewing Setup Turn on the external A/V equipment. Turn the TV on and use the tv/video tv/video On Remote Control Camcorder Video Game set VIDEO button to select Video source.

  • Page 20: Dvd Player Connections

    DVD Player Connections - Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i), Y, P DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV. Connections AC INPUT COMPONENT(480i) DVD/DTV IN Note: TV INPUT DVD OUTPUT Viewing Setup Turn on the DVD player.

  • Page 21: Dtv (Set-Top Box) Connections

    DTV (Set-top Box) Connections - Connect DVD/DTV output to COMPONENT(480i), Y, P jack inputs on the TV. Connect DTV L/R audio outputs to the TV's AUDIO L/R input jacks. Note: DTV set-top box is required to receive DTV programming. Connections...

  • Page 22: Turning The Tv On

    TV on. Select the viewing source by pressing edly. Note: See page 25 if you have not EZ Scaned the TV to receive channels in your local broadcast area. After viewing, press the power screen goes dark and it reverts to standby mode.

  • Page 23: Tv Mode Menus

    TV Mode Menus Press the menu button repeatedly to display the available menus shown below. EZ Scan Ch.edit Favorite ch. Move Next Menu Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Key lock Parental ctl Move Adjust Menu Use the channel ( ) buttons to select a menu option.

  • Page 24: Menu Language Selection

    CC 1 Key lock Parental ctl Move Adjust Menu Each press of volume ( F , G ) buttons selects languages in the order shown below. English Español exit Press the button to save and return to TV viewing. Français...

  • Page 25: Finding/Erasing Channels

    Finding/Erasing Channels - For EZ Scan to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiv- ing programming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search)
  • Page 26 Memory/Erase Memory Channel Channel Fine Move Adjust Menu Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. The current channel is added to Memory or Erased from the channel list.

  • Page 27: Favorite Channel Memory

    Favorite Channel Memory - Favorite Channel lets you quickly scan up to five channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. menu Use the button to select the menu shown below.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. Clock Clock -- : -- AM Off timer...

  • Page 29: Off Timer Setup

    Hold or Run. Hold, Off Timer will not work. Run, Off Timer will work. Each press of channel ( ) button changes the menu option as shown below. Hold Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.

  • Page 30: On Timer Setup

    ( button. - Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV is turned on by the On Timer function, the TV will automatically turn off. - TV must be in standby mode for the On Timer to work.

  • Page 31: Sleep Timer Setup

    - To check the remaining sleep time, press the - To change sleep time setting, press the want. - If you turn the TV off after setting the sleep timer, the setting will be erased. ) button changes the setting as shown below. sleep...

  • Page 32: Video/Picture Setup

    Video/Picture Setup - EZ Video adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, EZ Video automatically changes to User. EZ V ideo EZ V ideo Press the video button on the remote control.
  • Page 33 Use the channel ( ) button to select another picture option. Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness and Color are adjustable from 0 to 100. Tint is adjustable from Red 50 to Green 50. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
  • Page 34 Fine option. Memory/Erase Memory Channel Fine Fine Move Adjust Menu F , G Use the volume ( ) buttons to adjust the picture appearance to your preference. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.

  • Page 35: Audio/Sound Setup

    Audio/Sound Setup - EZ Audio selects the sound appropriate for your program. Audio Audio Press the audio button on the remote control. EZ Audio User Use the audio button or volume ( desired setting for the sound. Each press of volume option as shown.
  • Page 36 ( ) but- tons to adjust the band level. Flat Movie Music Sports User 0.1 0.5 1.5 5.0 10KHz Move Adjust Menu Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
  • Page 37 Balance option. Use the volume ( F , G ) button to adjust the balance. Balance is preset at 0. EZ Audio Balance Balance Move Adjust Menu Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
  • Page 38 Use the volume ( F , G ) buttons to select On or Off. Each press of volume ( F , G ) buttons changes the screen display as indicated. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
  • Page 39 Selecting Bilingual Signal (Second Selecting Bilingual Signal (Second On-screen display in stereo mode: STEREO On-screen display in bilingual mode: SAP - Bilingual (second audio program) signal This signal contains the secondary language signal in addition to the primary language. There are primary and secondary language and stereo modes in bilingual signals. [MONO]: The primary language is heard from left and right speakers in mono sound.
  • Page 40 Using Headphones Using Headphones Plug headphones in to H/P jack as shown. Adjust sound level to a headphone using the volume ( are listening to sound through a headphone(s), TV speakers will not be heard. COMPONENT(480i) DVD/DTV IN mute button or F , G ) buttons.

  • Page 41: Closed Captions

    FOLLOW ME Caption Tips Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals. Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting CC 1 to CC 4 , you can choose which signal you view. Another mode might show demonstration or programming information.
  • Page 42 TV screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer captioning. In the event you are receiving a poor signal, an empty black box may appear and disappear, even when the text mode is selected.
  • Page 43 CC 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 Text 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the POWER off.

  • Page 44: Parental Control

    Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.
  • Page 45 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Key lock Parental ctl Move Adjust Menu Use the channel ( ) buttons to select the the Parental Ctl option. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Key lock Parental ctl Parental ctl...

  • Page 46: Auto Off

    Auto Off - If there is no input signal, the TV switches to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Clock -- : -- AM Off timer On timer Auto off Move...

  • Page 47: Key Lock

    Use the channel ( ) buttons to select the the Key lock option. - This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. Use the volume ( F , G ) buttons to select On or Off.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Caring for your TV Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning.

  • Page 49: Product Specifications

    Antenna input (1) Power supply cord set Standard North America three wire earth-grounding with flexible cord SJT type or higher type. CAUTION: If replacing a part becomes necessary, replace the part with an exact duplicate. Contact any LG authorized service center.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor picture but good sound Poor reception Lines in picture Ghosts (multiple images) Remote control does not work. Cannot tune desired channel. CHECK THESE THINGS Is power cord plugged in? Is television turned on? Check batteries in remote control.

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