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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : RU-15LA61
RU-20LA61
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.
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- Page 1 Color Television OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : RU-15LA61 RU-20LA61 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.
- 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...
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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,...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Favorite Channel Memory Auto Clock Setup Manual Clock Setup Off Timer Setup On Timer Setup Auto off Sleep Timer Setup Video/Picture Setup Audio/Sound Setup Closed Captions Key Lock Parental Control Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Checklist Your LG Limited Warranty 63-64... -
Page 6: Controls
Controls Front of the Front of the MONO STEREO MONO STEREO Stereo Indicator SAP Indicator Mono Indicator DPM Indicator (RU-15LA61 Only) Power/Standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on. Remote Control Sensor... - Page 7 Antenna Input DVD/DTV IN (Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i), RU-20LA61 AUDIO) Input RU-20LA61 ANT IN COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN - This manual mainly explains the features for the RU-15LA61 PC Input PC sound Input VIDEO (MONO) PC INPUT SOUND AUDIO VIDEO IN Audio/Video Input...
- Page 8 Side of the Side of the Side Connection Panel Side Connection Panel Headphone Jack S-Video Input Video Input Audio Input Side Control Panel Side Control Panel MONO STEREO Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Enter Button Menu Button TV·Video Button On/Off Button...
- Page 9 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons MUTE PAGE 16-23 TV/VIDEO Select: Video 1 Video 2 S-Video Component RGB-PC RGB-PC only available for RU-15LA61) PAGE 35 MULTIMEDIA Select: Component RGB-PC RGB-PC only available for RU-15LA61) CHANNEL ( DE ) NUMBERS AUDIO PAGE 45...
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Page 10: Remote Control Installing Batteries/ Operation
Dropping or hitting the sunlight or other strong remote control may damage it. light. In this case, darken the room. MONO DUAL STEREO mute power tv/video multimedia mts exit menu enter audio video flashbk sleep position pip input... -
Page 11: Tv Overview
PC Signal Cable 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. AC Adapter Tie Bands - Arrange the wires with the tie bands. - Page 12 TV Overview Connections Connections * Caution: Please make sure to connect the TV to the AC power adapter before connecting the TV's power plug to a wall power outlet. a. Remove the connection panel cover as shown below. b. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input port on the TV.
- Page 13 * The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover. a. Remove the cover. b. Install wires as necessary. c. Reinstall the cover. Align the holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear A/V cover as shown. e. Close cover.
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Page 14: Swivel Stand
- You can adjust the vertical angle of the TV between 3° and 12°. Swivel Stand Swivel Stand - The TV can be conveniently swiveled on its stand 30 degrees to the left or right to provide the optimum viewing angle. Angle... -
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 75 nut. If you have a 300 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.
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Page 19: External Equipment Connections
PC INPUT SOUND VIDEO IN External Equipment Connection Panel Viewing Setup Turn on the external A/V equipment. Turn the TV on and use the tv/video tv/video On Remote Control TV Connection Panel AUDIO VIDEO button to select Video 1 or 2 source. -
Page 20: Dvd Player Connections
DVD Player Connections - Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, P Connect DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV. Connections ANT IN COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD Connection Panel 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/480p/720p/1080i), 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: Pc/Computer Connections
- After setup, be sure to set TV to select RGB-PC source on TV. Connections Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting to the TV. See the next page. Connect the TV to the PC with the PC cable. - Page 23 Displayable Monitor Output Format Specifications MODE Resolution 640x400 640x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 SVGA 800x600 800x600 800x600 (MAC) 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Notes: a. For optimum picture quality, use standard XGA (1024x768) computer output at a 60Hz refresh rate.
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Page 24: Pc Mode Functions Check
) and then use the channel - You’re not available to use the Channel menu in Video1-2, S-Video, Component or RGB- PC mode. If you operate the channel menu, PC mode is chaged to TV source automatically. (RU-15LA61 Only) buttons to display the available buttons to select menu options. -
Page 25: Pc Mode Adjustments
PC Mode Adjustments (RU-15LA61 Only) - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source before operation. PC Setup PC Setup Use the menu button and then chan- buttons to select the Special Menu. Special Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the... - Page 26 PC Mode Adjustments (RU-15LA61 Only) Press the volume ( ) and then use the volume ( to make appropriate adjustments. PC Setup H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure Reset Adjust Back H-Position/V-Position : Adjusts picture left/right and up/down. The adjustment ranges are -100~+100 / -30~+30.
- Page 27 - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source before operation. - PIP (Picture In Picture) 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.
- Page 28 PC Mode Adjustments (RU-15LA61 Only) Moving the PIP Sub Picture Moving the PIP Sub Picture Press the position button. Use the channel buttons or vol- F, G ume ( ) buttons to move the PIP picture. The PIP sub picture moves up/down and left/right.
- Page 29 - PIP Mode: Sound Source Selection Options sound options sound options menu Press the button and then channel buttons to select the Special menu. Special Move Next Press the volume ( ) button. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Sound option.
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Page 30: Turning The Tv On
Volume ( ) button decreases the sound level. - If you want to turn the TV off, press the on/off button on the side panel of the TV. If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. -
Page 31: Tv Mode Menus
TV Mode Menus Press the menu button and use then channel menus shown below. Channel EZ Scan Ch. edit Favorite ch. Move Next Special Language Caption/Text Captions Key lock Parental Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel... -
Page 32: Onscreen Menu Language
English English Language Caption/Text Español Français Captions Key lock Parental Move Back Each press of channel ( ) buttons changes the menu language as shown below. English Español Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Français... -
Page 33: 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 receiving pro- gramming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. Channel Search (EZ scan) Channel Search (EZ scan) - Page 34 Memory and Erase, as shown. Memory buttons to Press the return to TV viewing. The current channel is added to Memory or Erased from the channel list. ) button and then F , G buttons to...
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Page 35: Favorite Channel Memory
Favorite Channel Memory - Favorite Channel lets you quickly tune in up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. Press the menu button and then use the channel buttons to select the Channel menu. -
Page 36: Auto Clock Setup
(Daylight Saving Time) Auto, Off, or On depending on whether or not your viewing Saving Time. Press the TV 2 return to TV viewing. ) and use the ) and use the ) and use the ) and use the ) and use the... -
Page 37: Manual Clock Setup
Manual Clock Setup - If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. Press the menu button and then use the channel buttons to select the Timer menu. Timer Clock Off timer... -
Page 38: Off Timer Setup
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. 02 ...58 PM Run... -
Page 39: On Timer Setup
Adjust Back - 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 40: Auto Off
Auto off - If Auto Off is active and there is no input signal, the TV switches to Standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Auto Of Auto Of menu Press the button and then use the channel buttons to select the Timer menu. -
Page 41: Sleep Timer Setup
- To check the remaining sleep time, press the - To change sleep time setting, press the you want. - If you turn the TV off after setting the sleep timer, the setting will be erased. sleep button repeatedly to select sleep button once. -
Page 42: Video/Picture Setup
Video/Picture Setup - This function adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, EZ Video automati- cally changes to User. EZ V ideo EZ V ideo Press the video button on the remote control. - Page 43 Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness and Color are adjustable from 0 to 100. Tint is adjustable from Red 50 to Green 50. Press the return to TV viewing. ) and then use F , G ) buttons to make Adjust...
- Page 44 Video/Picture Setup - Fine tune the Picture appearance to your personal preference Fine uning Adjustment Fine uning Adjustment menu Press the button and then use the channel buttons to select the Channel menu. Channel EZ Scan Ch.edit Favorite ch. Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use...
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Page 45: 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. User EZ Audio audio Use the button to select the desired setting for the sound. Each press of audio button changes the EZ Audio option as shown. - Page 46 ( select the band you want to adjust. Then, use the channel ( to adjust the band's level. Press the return to TV viewing. ) button and then F , G ) buttons to ) buttons 0.1 0.5 1.5 5.0...
- Page 47 ( the balance. Sound EZ Audio Balance Balance is adjustable from Left 50 to Right 50. Press the return to TV viewing. ) and then use F , G ) buttons to adjust Adjust Back exit button to save and...
- Page 48 Virtual” in EZ Audio menu, you cannot access AVL function. Press the volume ( channel Off. Sound EZ Audio Balance Press the return to TV viewing. ) and then use the buttons to select On or Move Back exit button to save and...
- Page 49 Right master page 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.
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Page 50: 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 1 to CC 4 , you can choose which signal you view. - Page 51 CC 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 Text 4 Press the exit button to save and return TV viewing. This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the POWER off.
- Page 52 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.
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Page 53: Key Lock
) and then use the channel buttons to select the Key lock option. * This TV programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. 206-3922 Press the volume ( ) and then use the... -
Page 54: Parental Control
V-Chip rating and categories 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 55 Special menu. Special Language Caption/Text Captions Key lock Parental Move Next * Select the TV, S-Video, or Video mode to use this function. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Parental option.
- Page 56 Aux.block Canadian Move Back If Parental is already set then enter the password when requested. The TV is set the initial password with“0-0- 0-0”. Setting Password Use the channel select Set password and then press the volume ( ) button.
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Page 57: Maintenance
Caring for your TV Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. -
Page 58: Product Specifications
* CAUTION : SAD6012SE AC Adapter, man- ufactured by H & E co., Ltd. Power supply cordset * CAUTION : If replacement becomes necessary, replace with an exact duplicate. Contact any LG authorized service center. RU-15LA61 RU-20LA61 18.3 22.8 14.8 18.3... -
Page 59: 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. - Page 60 Notes...
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- Page 63 Your LG ® LCD Television will be repaired or replaced, at LG’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.
- Page 64 Please have your product model number, serial number, and the date of purchase available. Under some circumstances you may be asked to provide a reserve deposit to the LG Center, using 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.