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Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below. See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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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:...
Warning TV Guide On Screen Notice for U.S.A TV Guide On Screen Notice for U.S.A 1. Trademark notice In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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.
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19. Servicing If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or as to provide some protection against voltage surges and other hazards.
Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls Controls Remote Control Sensor POWER TV GUIDE ENTER Temperature Indicator POWER Button CHANNEL ( ) Buttons VOLUME ( ) Buttons TV GUIDE Button Lamp Indicator ENTER Button Operation Indicator 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 DLP projection TV.
Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO S-VIDEO Used for stereo A connection AUDIO sound from various available on types of equipment. some very VIDEO high-end equip- ment that pro- VIDEO S-VIDEO vides better pic- Connects the ture quality video signals from...
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MODE LIGHT Selects the remote operating mode: TV, Illuminates the remote control buttons. VCR, DVD, CABLE, HDSTB or AUDIO. TV/VIDEO Select other operating modes, for the Selects: Antenna,Cable,Video1-3,...
Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna...
Installation 3. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna Antenna Bronze Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Analog Antenna ANTENNA Turn clockwise to tighten. Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) CABLE • In a poor signal area to improve picture quality, purchase and install a signal amplifier.
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Installation Cable TV (CA TV or CADTV) Setup Cable TV (CA TV or CADTV) Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, if one is needed, you can watch cable TV programming.
Installation External External A/V Source Setup A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio/video output jacks from the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. RGB INPUT If connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack PC/DTV colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = S-VIDEO...
Installation CableCARD CableCARD Setup Setup How to use CableCARD received Cable service provider insert to CableCARD slot of TV back and then if Host or CableCARD display on the screen, contact with Cable service provider by phone. G-LINK NOTE • CableCARD has the types of Motorola, Scientific Atlanta, SCM etc.. DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT This DLP TV can used for CableCARD of 3 types.
Installation Digital Audio Output Digital Audio Output G-LINK ANTENNA Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT the Digital Audio Optical Output port. DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL INPUT1 Cable (COMPONENT2) CABLE CARD How to connect COMPONENT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL INPUT2...
Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. The TV sends config- uration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.
Installation HDMI/DVI (VIDEO) HDMI/DVI (VIDEO) -HDMITM, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC." -This DTV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or Input of Digital Visual Interface(DVI). -This DTV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for DTV(480p, 720p, 1080i) modes. -When you Connect with HDMI/DVI Source Devices (DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) supporting Auto HDMI/DVI function, auto- matically, support Plug &...
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Reference Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product) 18 DLP Projection TV...
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How to use 1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the DTV. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the DTV°Øs and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control. 3. Select HDMI/DVI Input source in Main Input option of SETUP menu.(Refer to P.???) 4.
Installation Guide Setup Guide Setup - The Guide uses Setup information to provide you with show listings and lineups in your area—which are updated several times a day. - Once you set up the TV according to manufacturer’s instructions, you are ready to set up TV Guide On Screen. 2.Reminder Screen If you previously skipped Guide setup, you see the Reminder Screen when you power On your TV.
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How to use 1. Screen 1: Country •This screen asks you the location of your TV. •Use the button to highlight a country. •Press OK to display Screen 2. 2. Screen 2: Enter Zip or Postal Code Option 1 •If you selected USA in Screen 1, you see the ZIP Code screen. •You input numbers by either pressing the number keys on the remote or using the button to display a number, and then the...
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Installation 3. Screen 3: Do you have Cable? •If you select Yes, you see Screen 4. •If you select No, you see Screen 5B. 4. Screen 4: Do you have a Cable Box? •If you select Yes, you see Screen 5. •If you select No, you see Screen 12.
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Installation 7. Screen 7: Cable Box Configuration Diagram •The diagram shows the correct way to install the IR cable from the back of the device to the cable box. Make sure the IR cable is properly installed. •Press OK to display Screen 8. 8.
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Installation 11. Screen 11: Cable Box Tuned to Channel 9? •If you select Yes, you see Screen 12. •If you select No, a different code is tested in Screen 10. NOTE: •Many Cable Boxes require testing more than one code. •If you select Test this code again, the same code is tested again in Screen 10.
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Installation 15. Screen 15: Is a Recorder Connected? •If you select Yes, you see Screen 16. •If you select No, you see Screen 21. 16. Screen 16 Recorder Configuration Diagram •This screen shows the correct way to install the IR cable from the back of the device to the Recording device.
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Installation 18. Screen 18: Recorder Preparation Follow the on-screen instructions, and press OK to display Screen 19. 19. Screen 19: Recorder Code Testing When testing is done, Screen 20 displays automatically. 20. Screen 20: Recorder Tuned to Channel 9? •If you select Yes, you see Screen 21. •If you select No, a different code is tested in Screen 19.
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Installation 21. Screen 21: Confirming Your Settings •Verify the Setup information is correct. •If it is, select Yes, end setup, and you see Screen 22. •If it is not, select No, repeat setup process, and you see Screen 1. 22. Screen 22: Congratulations •You have successfully completed Setup! •Press OK , and you see Screen 23.
IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 Functions IEEE 1394 Functions IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 - It's available to communicate to either direction and you can give and take a image, sound, or each control command with one cable. - Only use the DVHS and MicroMV Camcorder to work the 1394. How to connect the 1394 To work the 1394, this 3 methods can be used.
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IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 functions continued IEEE 1394 functions continued How to connect the 1394 When connecting this 3 methods, the 1394 can’t be worked. • (a) LOOP Connection (b) Daisy Chain <Connect the IEEE1394 Cable> <Connect the IEEE1394 Cable> <DVHS>...
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IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 functions continued IEEE 1394 functions continued DVHS DVHS How to play the DVHS 1. Connect the IEEE 1394 jack of the TV to the IEEE 1394 . When watching the TV, press the 1394 button. jack of the DVHS with IEEE 1394 Cable. •...
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IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 functions continued IEEE 1394 functions continued MicroMV Camcorder MicroMV Camcorder how to play the MicroMV Camcorder . When watching the TV, press the 1394 button. 1. Connect the IEEE 1394 jack of the TV to the IEEE 1394 jack of the MicroMV Camcorder with IEEE 1394 Cable.
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IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 functions continued IEEE 1394 functions continued MicroMV Camcorder and DVHS MicroMV Camcorder and DVHS how to play the MicroMV Camcorder and DVHS 1. Synchronously, connect the IEEE 1394 jack of the TV to the IEEE 1394 jack of the DVHS and the MicroMV Camcorder with IEEE 1394 Cable.
TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System TV Guide On Screen System Overview Overview Your new TV contains the TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide. This Guide has features and services that help you get the most out of your viewing experience. VTV Guide On Screen Overview TV Guide On Screen has the following features: •Three 30-minute time periods in a 16x9 aspect ratio, two 30-minute time periods in a 4x3 aspect ratio.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued Screen Components Screen Components Guide screens have all or many of the features and controls in common, as shown in the follow- ing figure: Service Current Service TV Guide Label...
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued • Panel Menu Panel Highlight Menu Entry Default Command Odometer Button •A Panel Menu appears when the Menu key is pressed on a highlighted tile and additional options are available. It is also appears when you press OK on a show starting in the future.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued Main Services Main Services < Listings > - Access Listings by pressing the TV Guide button on your remote or on the front panel of your TV. - Listings is always the first Service displayed in the Guide.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued < Search > - Search lets you find shows by category (Alphabetical, HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety, Series) or by Keyword. - With Search highlighted, press the Info button to display a Help screen. Press the Info button again to close the screen.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued 2. Use the button to highlight a subcategory (for example, All). 3. Press OK to display a list of all Movies, organized by date and time.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued •keyword Search - KEYWORD search lets you enter a word(s) to look for a particular show by category or for every show title that matches. 1.
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TV Guide Like the Category Search Example, you can highlight a show, and press OK to display all airings. You can then highlight a specific listing and press OK to watch (if On now) or the Menu key to display the Episode Options menu.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued < Schedule > - Schedule lets you review, edit, or delete Record and Remind events that you set previously. - An icon identifies the event type: Record - •Once —records the show one time •Regularly —records the show every time the show...
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued < Setup > - After you initially complete Guide Setup, you can make changes to Guide settings in the following areas: • Change System Settings •...
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued Press OK to display the Channel Editor screen. Then, highlight a channel and press Menu. Highlight Go to Service Bar to close the menu, change no informa- tion, and return to the Setup Service Bar.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued • Record Defaults Record Default Options lets you set defaults for the following: •When to start the record event. Choices are 120 minutes early to 120 minutes late, to On time.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued Record And Remind Features Record And Remind Features < Record > You can set a show to Record in Listings, Search, and Schedule or change Record settings for a show in Schedule. There are 3 ways to set a show to Record: •Once —records the show one time 1) Using the Record Button on the Remote...
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued When finished, press OK to highlight Schedule Recording. Press OK again to close the menu. You see a Record icon for the selected frequency next to the show title. Note: The recording is listed by channel number.
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TV Guide ® TV Guide On Screen System continued TV Guide On Screen System continued 2) Manual Reminder •Highlight the Schedule Service label, and press the Menu key to display the Schedule Options menu. •Use the arrow keys to move through the options. Use the number or arrow keys to change the information, as necessary.
Operation Operation Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the TV/VIDEO, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the TV/VIDEO, COMP/RGB/DVI, CH (+ , -), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on.
Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. EZ Scan SETUP ANTENNA...
Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued Channel Edit Channel Edit - Create two different types of channel lists in memory: “Custom list” and “Surf" EZ Scan (Favorite) channel list” from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan SETUP Manual Scan channel search.
Operation Channel Label Setup Channel Label Setup - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a DTV chan- nel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel. EZ Scan SETUP Manual Scan...
Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to , and settings are preset for optimum picture quality at...
Operation ideo Preset ideo Preset EZ Picture SETUP - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset Contrast values. VIDEO Brightness Color AUDIO Sharpness 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the VIDEO menu.
Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language Audio Language English SETUP - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- EZ SoundRite Spanish casting station. VIDEO EZ Sound French Balance AUDIO Treble Press the MENU button and then use...
Operation Front Surround Front Surround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. - TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. - Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the...
Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.
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Operation Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. - You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu.
Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. 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 dis- played.
Operation Cinema Mode Setup Cinema Mode Setup Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. Aspect Ratio SETUP 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. Cinema D / E OPTION VIDEO Caption 2.
Operation Caption/T Caption/T 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select Caption / Text Aspect Ratio SETUP Cinema 3.
Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is turned on 1.
Operation CableCARD Function CableCARD ™ Function * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Dispaly) may be different from your TV’s because it is just example to help the TV operation. Cable menu options Cable menu options In case of Scientific Atlanta CableCARD™ - The Cable sub menu displays when inserting the CableCARD to the TV.
Operation Cable Channel List Cable Channel List EZ Scan SETUP EZ Scan SETUP ANTENNA Manual Scan Manual Scan ANTENNA CABLE VIDEO Channel Edit VIDEO CABLE Channel Edit Selection ( ) leads you to the channel edit screen. DTV Signal DTV Signal AUDIO AUDIO Selection (...
Operation Remote Control Remote Control (Picture-In-Picture) / POP win Picture (Picture-In-Picture) / POP win Picture - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image.
Operation Moving the PIP Moving the PIP sub picture sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to a different location on the screen. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture...
Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode Operation Operation •When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC •When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset •After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality.
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Info Info 4 : 3 Screen Ratio of Input Signal 4:3 Screen Ratio of Input Signal 16:9 16 : 9 480i Resolution of Input Signal 720x480i 480p Resolution of Input Signal 720x480p 720p Resolution of Input Signal 1280x720p 1080i Resolution of Input Signal 1920x1080i Sophie’s Choice TV 6-0 3:11AM...
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EZ Mute EZ Mute - Nothing to do with Caption on/Off using Mute button, the mode selected Caption/Text is to be displayed. Mute Press the Mute button. Press the Mute button. EZ Mute Press the Mute button. Note • EZ Mute only operates in DTV/Analog/AV1/AV2/AV3. Freeze &...
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode 1.
Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in.
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roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist continued continued Poor TV input • Check ANTENNA and CABLE connection. signal Poor Video • Check ANTENNA and CABLE connection. signal No channel or a few • Start EZ Scan. channel Unsuitable • You can adjust the RATIO button or Aspect Ratio in the OPTION...
If you expect 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. Product Specifications Product Specifications DU-52SZ51D / DU-52SZ61D MODELS AC120V, 60Hz Power requirement...
DLP Projection TV — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Projection TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at LGE’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.
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LGE 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. If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defective unit to the LG ® Brand Service Center.