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LG RU-44SZ80L Owner's Manual

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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
LCD Projection TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RU-44SZ80L
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.

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  • Page 1 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. LCD Projection TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RU-44SZ80L 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...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...

  • 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 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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 to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TV Turn Off Time Setup .....35 TV Turn On Time Setup ..... .36 Sleep Timer Setup .

  • Page 6: Function Status Indicators

    Function Status Indicators Lamp indicator, operation indicator, and temperature indicator located below the front panel controls, reveal the operating status of the LCD projection TV. Operation Indicator Operation Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator P A G E 6 Temperature Indicator Lamp Indicator Power cord is not connected.

  • Page 7: Rear Connections Panel

    Mini glossary JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jack and the Audio/Video jacks that are color- coded. SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable, or over the air, to your television screen.

  • Page 8: Side Connections Panel

    Side Connection Panel There are four jacks on the left side on your projection TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and cam- corders very simple. The jacks are like those found on the back jack connection panel.

  • Page 9: Ant/Cable Service Hookup

    ANT / Cable Service Hookup Connect an antenna or cable service to your TV as shown. Turn to page 22 to do a channel search with EZ Scan for Ant/Cable connection(s). If you receive your RF signal through an antenna that is several...

  • Page 10: Cable Box Connections

    This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up. If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels.

  • Page 11: Vcr Connections

    VCR to your TV. If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4, locate the Out to TV jack on your VCR. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna In jack on the back of your TV.

  • Page 12: Dvd Player

    You may connect either the com- posite video or the S-Video cables to your TV. Do not connect both the composite and the S-Video. Some high-end DVD players use a picture reproduction system called “component video.”...

  • Page 13: Rgb-Dtv/Dvi-Dtv Input

    DBS receiver and con- nect them following the instructions provid- ed with your equipment. Connect these cables to your TV as shown. The DTV shows the sharpest picture in 720p mode. This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) protocol for DVI-DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i) mode.

  • Page 14: Rgb-Pc/Dvi-Pc Input

    PC and then connect them fol- lowing the instructions provided with your equipment. Connect these cables to your TV as shown. Computer Select RGB-PC Source and press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired options (H-Position/V-Position/H-Size/V- Size/Phase) and then use LEFT/RIGHT arrow to make appropriate adjustments.

  • Page 15: External Stereo Connections

    External Stereo Connections Connect Left/Right Variable Audio Output to an external Audio Amplifier System. Locate both Variable Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV and the Left/Right audio input jacks on the back of your stereo's amplifier. Connect these jacks, making sure that they are connected correctly.

  • Page 16: Home Theater: Speaker Layout

    However, a Dolby Digital Receiver is required to hear 5.1 channel audio. Left and right speakers on each side of the TV enhance separation. The TV's sound optional hookup “center mode in,” makes the dialog sound as though it’s coming directly from the TV.

  • Page 17: Monitor Out Setup

    TV or monitor. Just connect the second TV or monitor to the MONITOR OUT Audio/Video jacks locat- ed on the back of your TV. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device’s input settings.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Functions In Tv Mode

    Remote Control Functions in TV Mode MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. Select other operating modes, for the remote to control external devices. TV/VIDEO Selects: Analog, Video1, Video2, Side video, Component1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources.
  • Page 19 Remote Control Functions in TV Mode COMPONENT 1, 2 Selects component signal sources, such as DVD or HD receiver. NUMBER KEYPAD For direct channel selection and programming functions. ENTER When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects highlighted options.

  • Page 20: On-Screen Displays

    Volume Volume level is displayed while adjusting the sound. Channel Label If a channel label has been set, then it will appear here. PIP Display TV 13 This display MONO appears when PIP is active. TV 6 AM 3:00 Time...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Controls

    The POWER, MENU, ENTER, VOLUME, and CHANNEL buttons work just as they do on your remote control. If TV is moved from cold to normal room tempera- ture, condensation may form inside TV, wait 3 hours the TV to adjust to room temperature before turning it on.

  • Page 22: Ez Scan (Channel Search)

    Refer to pages 7-15 to connect external equipment to your TV. If you have done so, plug in your TV to a standard (non- switched) 120V 60Hz power outlet. If you have done so, remove the back of the remote and install in two AA batter- ies.

  • Page 23: Channel Add/Delete/Surf Setup

    Add (include the chan- nel in the channel scan). Press SURF to add the channel to the Surf List. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing or press MENU to save and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 24: Channel Labels Setup

    UP/DOWN arrow to change the letter. Press SURF to save. Repeat 5 and 6 steps until all channels are Labeled. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing. P A G E 2 4 ESPN TV 25...

  • Page 25: Main Picture Source Selection

    Main Picture Source Selection Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.

  • Page 26: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) / Twin Picture Operation

    PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source (PIP) will show a smaller inset image. Twin Picture splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 pictures to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen.

  • Page 27: Pop (Picture-Outside-Picture)

    PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Twin Picture Operation Selecting PIP / Twin Picture Channels Press the PIP button on the remote control to select PIP or Twin picture mode. Select the Ant/Cable source with the PIP INPUT button. Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select a channel for the sub picture. Swapping Pictures Press the SWAP button.

  • Page 28: Booster

    Booster If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster to On. If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off. Adjustments for one channel don’t affect the adjustment for other channels. Set booster to on or off for each channel separately.

  • Page 29: Video Menu Options

    Use the UP/DOWN arrows to set the option to your preference (EZ Picture, Color Temperature, XD). Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. EZ Picture...

  • Page 30: Video Menu Options

    • Color Temperature Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture: Warm, Medium, or Cool. • LG electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. P A G E 3 0...

  • Page 31: Audio Menu Options

    Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select the option (EZ SoundRite, EZ Sound, Front Surround, or TV Speaker). Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. EZ SoundRite...
  • Page 32 • Front Surround Increases the front surround sound to create more open and expanded sound. • TV Speaker Allows you to toggle the TV internal speakers On, Center, or Off. If you want to use your exter- nal hi-fi stereo system, turn off the internal TV speakers. However, you may use the internal TV speakers as a center speaker to create a surround effect.

  • Page 33: Auto Clock Setup

    • Auto Clock - If you select Auto Clock, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to choose On or Off. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 34: Manual Clock Setup

    Year, Date and Time. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to set the Year, Date, and Time. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. P A G E 3 4...

  • Page 35: Tv Turn Off Time Setup

    TV Turn Off Timer Setup Lets you set an automatic daily turn off time for your TV. Off Timer function overrides On Timer function if they are both set to the same time. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.

  • Page 36: Tv Turn On Time Setup

    Time function operates only if current time is set. Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV is turned on by the On timer function, the TV will auto- matically turn itself off. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer Setup

    Sleep Timer Setup Select a preset time to turn your TV off automatically. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Time menu.

  • Page 38: Auto Off

    Auto Off If there is no input signal, the TV can be set up to switch to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.

  • Page 39: Aspect Ratio

    TV 16:9 aspect ratio TV screen. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be displayed according to your preference.

  • Page 40: On-Screen Menu Languages

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the language you wish to use for your on-screen menus. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 41: Captions Setup

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow to make your caption selection. Your choices are: Off, EZ Mute, and On. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. Using the CC button Use the CC button on the remote control to select captions.

  • Page 42: Caption/Text Mode Selection

    Your options are: CC 1, CC 2, CC 3, CC 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, and Text 4. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 43: Key Lock

    Key Lock The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. The feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front panel controls. The TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off.

  • Page 44: Cinema Mode Setup

    Cinema Mode Setup Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Special menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Special menu.

  • Page 45: Demo (Menu Review)

    Demo menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose EZ Demo or XD Demo, then use the ENTER or the RIGHT button to start EZ Demo or XD Demo. Press EXIT button to return to TV view- ing. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP...

  • Page 46: Parental Lock Setup

    UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Lock Menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Lock Menu. The TV is set up with the initial password 0000. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose from the following Lock Menu options.

  • Page 47: Parental Lock (Ratings Overview)

    TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned): Program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for chil- dren under 14 years of age. TV-MA (Mature Audiences Only): Program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

  • Page 48: Programming The Remote

    Test the remote control functions to see if the device responds properly. If not, repeat from step 2. P A G E 4 8 VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE COMP1 COMP2 FLASHBK ENTER MUTE SURF VIDEO...

  • Page 49: Programming Codes

    Programming Codes: TVs Brand Codes Brand A MARK 112 143 GOLDSTAR ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKAI 006 146 AMPRO 073 167 AMSTRAD HALL MARK ANAM 043 054 056 HITACHI 080 104 108 112 115 118 121 131 004 006 058 INFINITY BLAUPUNKT INKEL...
  • Page 50 Programming Codes: VCRs VCRs Brand Codes Brand AIWA AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 KENWOOD AMPRO ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 LLOYD BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART MAGIN CRAIG 003 040 135 MAGNAVOX CURTIS MATHES 031 033 041...
  • Page 51 Programming Codes: SAT/DVDs Brand Codes Brand ALPHASTAR DSR AMPLICA GENERAL INSTRUMENT 003 004 016 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 CAPETRONICS HITACHI CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 HOUSTON TRACKER 018 036 055 CHAPARRAL 008 009 012 HUGHES HYTEK CITOH JANIEL CURTIS MATHES 050 145 JERROLD DRAKE...

  • Page 52: Programming Codes

    Programming Codes: Cable Boxes CATV Brand Codes Brand 003 004 039 042 046 052 ANTRONIK M-NET ARCHER 005 007 014 MACOM MAGNAVOX CABLE STAR CENTURION MEMOREX CENTURY MOVIE TIME CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE 065 090 COMBANO 080 081 COMTRONICS 019 030 DIAMOND PANASONIC EAGLE...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    EXTENDED ABSENCE If you intend to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. If you use an off-air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    • The Caption option may be in Text mode. Select Caption 1, or OFF in the Captions/Text menu. • Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a square, but the program is a rectangle. Think of the bars as empty space the program doesn’t fill;...
  • Page 55 • Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on. • Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source equipment. • Check to see if all the connections are secure.

  • Page 56: Glossary

    16:9 aspect ratio. AUDIO CENTER MODE IN Input jack provided for connecting external Dolby digital preamplifier output to the TV, to use as the center speaker channel and enhance your home theater setup. CAPTIONS A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog of a program on the screen.
  • Page 57 Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other A/V device. JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jacks and the Audio/Video jacks that are color-coded. MODE The mode determines the type of device (TV, VCR, Cable, Aux) that the remote is controlling;...

  • Page 58: Product Specifications

    Height (Inches) 29.2 Depth (Inches) 14.4 Weight (lbs.) 50.7 AC 120V, 60Hz American TV Standard, NTSC, ATSC with STB VHF: 2 - 13 UHF: 14 - 69 CATV: 1 - 125 220W 75 ohm External Terminal for VHF/UHF 12W x 2 Remote control, 2 size AA batteries, 2 filters.

  • Page 59: Warranty

    If a replacement unit is required, under some circumstances you may be asked to provide a reserve deposit to the LG®Brand Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days.

  • Page 60: Warranty

    Your LG® brand LCD Rear Projection Television will be repaired or replaced as set forth below, if it proves to be defec- tive in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effec- tive from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.

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