LG 26LG40 Owner's Manual
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CAUTION - CLASS 1M VISIBLE
AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner LG Electronics USA,
Inc. has determined that
this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
LCD TV / DVD Combo
OWNER'S MANUAL
26LG40
32LG40
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
Write the model number and serial number from the
label on the back cabinet on the front or back of
this manual.
P/NO : SAC31712401 (0805-REV03)
www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca
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- Page 1 WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LG Electronics USA, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines P/NO : SAC31712401 (0805-REV03) for energy efficiency.
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Page 2: Warning / Caution
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Do not attempt to modify this product in any way installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National without written authorization from LG Electronics. Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for Unauthorized modification could void the user’s... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from Heed all warnings. the apparatus. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical a thunder or lighting storm. shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet hands.
- Page 5 ANTENNAS Moving Outdoor antenna grounding Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged and all cables have been removed. It If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the may take 2 or more people to carry larger TVs. precautions below. An outdoor antenna system Do not press against or put stress on the front should not be located in the vicinity of over- panel of the TV.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION Input List ............ - Page 7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL APPENDIX Troubleshooting Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ..........
- Page 8 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation. ■ If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when it is turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.
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Page 9: Preparation
PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The accessories included may differ from the images below. 1.5V 1.5V Copyright© 2007 LGE, All Rights Reserved. -
Page 10: Front Panel Information
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it). EJECT Button PLAY/PAUSE Button STOP Button... -
Page 11: Back Panel Information
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA/ CABLE IN HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT RGB(PC) OPTICAL (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) REMOTE CONTROL IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO COMPONENT IN AV IN 2... -
Page 12: Stand Instruction
PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. -
Page 13: Cable Management
CABLE MANAGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Align the hole with the tab on the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP. Turn the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. Note: This cable management clip can be bro- ken by excessive pressure. Connect the cables as necessary. -
Page 14: Desktop Pedestal Installation
PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. Do not mount near or above any type of heat source. -
Page 15: Vesa Wall Mounting
If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer. -
Page 16: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Prevent Falling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand
PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. -
Page 17: Antenna Or Cable Connection
■ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust the antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) -
Page 18: External Equipment Setup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air or digital cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. - Page 19 HDMI Connection 1. How to connect HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN1, AUDIO RGB(PC) 2, or 3 jack on the TV. (RGB/DVI) RS-23 No separate audio connection is necessary. (CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL IN HDMI supports both audio and video. 2.
- Page 20 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OU RGB(PC) OPTICA (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) REMOTE CONTROL IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT IN DVI-DTV OUTPUT 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or 3 jack on the TV. Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.
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Page 21: Dvd Setup
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the RS-23 (CONTROL & COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. Match the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) . - Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S - AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. ANTENNA/ 2.
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Page 23: Vcr Setup
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. ■... - Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) ANTENNA/ 2.
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Page 25: Other A/V Source Setup
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and VIDEO Audio Right = red ) 2. -
Page 26: Audio Out Connection
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. Analog ( C) OPTICAL (RGB/DVI) 1. How to connect RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) REMOTE CONTROL IN Connect audio outputs to the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks. AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO... -
Page 27: Pc Setup
PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, no display driver is needed. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1. How to connect AUDIO AUDIO OUT RGB(PC) OPTICAL (RGB/DVI) Connect the VGA output of the PC to the R GB ( P C ) RS-232C IN jack on the TV. - Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI I N 1, 2, or 3 jack on the TV. HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGIT AUDIO AUDIO RGB(PC) OPTIC (RGB/DVI) Connect the PC audio output to the A U D I O (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.
- Page 29 NOTES ness and contrast on the PICTURE menu until the To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC picture is clear. graphics card to 1360x768. Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen for a Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may long period of time.
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Page 30: Screen Setup For Pc Mode
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. SCREEN Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 •... - Page 31 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. SCREEN Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution •...
- Page 32 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. SCREEN PICTURE Move Prev.
- Page 33 Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Si z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. SCREEN PICTURE Move Prev. MENU Move Enter Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto config. •...
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Page 34: Watching Tv / Channel Control
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. BUILT-IN POWER TV/STB/VCR Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB, VCR, or BUILT-IN DVD. /BUILT-IN DVD MENU/ INPUT Q. -
Page 35: Installing Batteries
THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interac- tion function. Also closes menus. See a list of SIMPLINK compatible devices connected to the TV. SIMPLINK When you press this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen. -
Page 36: Turning On Tv
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH ( ■ button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, Number (0~9 ) button on the remote control. -
Page 37: Quick Menu
QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. Caption: Select on or off. ■... -
Page 38: Initial Setting
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when purchasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be activated from the user menus. -
Page 39: On-Screen Menus Selection
ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning Picture Mode : Standard Clear Voice : On Channel Edit... -
Page 40: Channel Setup
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter... -
Page 41: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)
Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Move Enter Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Channel Edit... -
Page 42: Channel Editing
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with the ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Custom List are displayed in gray. Once a channel is highlighted you can add or delete the channel by referring to the small window at the top- right corner of the screen. -
Page 43: Input List
INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Antenna Cable Component INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. Antenna Cable Component HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 RGB-PC Built-In DVD Disconnected inputs are inactivated (grayed out). Select a desired input source (except Built-In DVD, Antenna or Cable). -
Page 44: Input Label
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock... -
Page 45: Av Mode
AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “Cinema” in AV mode, ■ Cinema will be selected both for “PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode”... -
Page 46: Simplink
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL This function operates only with devices with the logo. The TV might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. - Page 47 SIMPLINK Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- ■ out additional settings. Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. ■...
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Page 48: Dvd Operation
DVD OPERATION NOTES ON DISCS Symbol used in this manual objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. A “ ” means that the operation is not permitted by the unit or is not available on the disc. - Page 49 Types of Playable Discs CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) ■ To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) ■...
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Page 50: Selecting Language
DVD OPERATION NOTE Insert a DVD and press STOP button twice to access this DVD setup menu. SELECTING LANGUAGE Selecting Audio Language Select your preferred audio language. If an audio language is selected, the selected audio language is played whenever you start a new disc playback. (The disc must contain the selected language) You can also select another available audio language during playback with the A UDIO button on the remote control during playback. -
Page 51: Selecting Subtitle Language
Selecting Subtitle Language Select your preferred subtitle language. If a subtitle language is selected, the selected subtitle language is played whenever you start a new disc playback. (The disc must contain the selected language) You can also select another available subtitle language with the SUBTITLE button on the remote control during playback. -
Page 52: Selecting Disc Osd Language
DVD OPERATION Selecting Disc OSD Language The OSD (on screen display) can be shown on the screen in your specified language. Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle Language Rating Level Rating Level New Password New Password TV Screen TV Screen English MENU Language English...