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LCD TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD TV MODELS
32LG53
37LG53
42LG53
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your TV. Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the TV.
Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this
information.
To your dealer when requiring service.
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- Page 1 LCD TV OWNER’S MANUAL LCD TV MODELS 32LG53 37LG53 42LG53 Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV. Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PREPARATION CHANNEL SETUP Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Setting Digital Channels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37 Front Panel Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Setting Analog Channels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43... -
Page 4: Accessories
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. Owner's manual Owner’s Manual Batteries Remote Control (only 2LG5 ** ) Power Cord Protection Cover Bolts for stand assembly 1-screw for stand fixing (Refer to p.6) -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ If your TV has a protection film attached, remove the film and then wipe the TV with a polishing cloth. PROGRAMME VOLUME MENU INPUT Power/Standby Indicator • illuminates red in standby mode. •... -
Page 6: Back Panel Information
Back Panel Information ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ➓ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ Power Cord Socket ➊ This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. -
Page 7: Stand Installation
Stand Installation When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, the product can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the bolt can deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt. -
Page 8: Please Set It Up Carefully So The Product
Please set it up carefully so the product does not fall over. ■ You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV to the wall on the market. ■ Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. ■... -
Page 9: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement
Back Cover for Wire Arrangement ➊ Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the External Equipment Setup section of the manual. ➋ Open the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown and manage the cables. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP ➌ Fit the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. -
Page 10: Desktop Pedestal Installation
Wall Mount: Horizontal Installation For adequate ventilation allow a clearance of 4” (10cm) all around the TV. We recommend that you use a wall mounting bracket of LG brand when mounting the TV to a wall. 4 inches 4 inches... -
Page 11: Antenna Or Cable Connection
Antenna or Cable Connection To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Antenna (Analog TV or Digital TV) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall... -
Page 12: External Equipment Setup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. HD Receiver Setup Connecting with a component cable ➊ Connect the video outputs (Y, P ) of the digital set top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. ➋ Connect the audio outputs of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the TV. ➌ Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.) ➍ Select Component input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. NOTE ► Depending on the manufacturer, the Y, P jacks may be identified as Y/Pb/Pr, Y/B-Y/R-Y or Y/Cb/Cr. Connecting with an HDMI cable ➊ Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1(DVI), HDMI/DVI IN 2 or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. -
Page 13: Digital Audio Out Setup
AUDIO RGB OUTPUT Connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable ➊ Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1(DVI) jack on the TV. AUDIO IN HDMI/DVI IN ➋ Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO IN (RGB/ (RGB/DVI) DVI) jack on the TV. ➌ Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.) ➍ Select HDMI 1 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. AUDIO DVI-PC OUTPUT Digital Audio Out Setup (In Digital Mode Only) COMPONENT ■... -
Page 14: Dvd Setup
DVD Setup Connecting with a component cable ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN ➊ Connect the video outputs (Y, P VIDEO jacks on the TV. ➋ Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the TV. ➌ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. (Refer to the DVD player’s manual for operating instructions.) ➍ Select Component input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. NOTE ► Depending on the manufacturer, the Y, P jacks may be identified as Y/Pb/Pr, Y/B-Y/R-Y or Y/Cb/Cr. Connecting with a Euro Scart cable ➊ Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the AV1 or AV2 socket on the TV. ➋ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. (Refer to the DVD player’s manual for operating instructions.) ➌ Select AV1 or AV2 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. If connected to AV2 Euro scart socket, select AV2 input source. -
Page 15: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable
VIDEO Connecting with a S-Video cable ➊ Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input jack on the TV. ➋ Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN ➌ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. (Refer to the DVD player’s manual for operating instructions.) OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH ➍ Select AV3(S-Video) input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. S-VIDEO AV IN 3 Connecting with an HDMI cable ➊ Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN 1(DVI), HDMI/ DVI IN 2 or HDMI IN 3 jack on the TV. ➋... -
Page 16: Vcr Setup
VCR Setup ■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ If 4:3 picture format is used for an extended period the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible. Connecting with a RF Cable Wall jack Antenna Connect the ANT OUT socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN socket on the TV. ➊ ➋ Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN socket of the VCR. ➌ Press the PLAY button on the VCR and match the appropriate channel between the TV and VCR for viewing. Connecting with a Euro Scart cable ➊ Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the AV1 or AV2 socket on the TV. ➋ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) ➌ Select AV1 or AV2 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. NOTE ► Any Euro scart cable used must be signal shielded. GB-15... -
Page 17: Connecting With A Rca Cable
RGB IN (PC) RGB IN (PC) 1(DVI) RS-232C IN RS-232C IN NTROL & SERVICE) (CONTROL & SERVICE) Connecting with a RCA cable ANTENNA IN ➊ Connect the audio/video outputs of the VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the TV. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT IN ➋ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) Select AV3(CVBS) input source using the INPUT button on the ➌... -
Page 18: Other A/V Source Setup
Other A/V Source Setup ➊ Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = Camcorder white, and Audio Right = red) Video Game Set ➋ Select AV3(CVBS) input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. ➌ Operate the corresponding external equipment. (Refer to external equipment operating guide.) VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN 3 Insertion of CI Module PCMCIA CARD SLOT ■ To view the encrypted (pay) services in digital TV mode. ➊ Insert the CI Module to PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) CARD SLOT of TV as shown. PC Setup RGB (PC) IN AUDIO IN This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts (RGB/DVI) - Page 19 AUDIO RGB OUTPUT Connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable ➊ Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1(DVI) jack on the AUDIO IN HDMI/DVI IN (RGB/DVI) ➋ Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. ➌ Turn on the PC and the TV. ➍ Select HDMI 1 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. NOTE : ► To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the TV. ► Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV’s screen for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. AUDIO DVI-PC OUTPUT ►...
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Page 20: Supported Display Resolution
Supported Display Resolution PC mode HDMI1(DTV+PC) mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 720 x 400 31.468 70.08 31.469 59.94 31.469 59.94 640x480 640x480 37.5 75.00 37.5 75.00 37.879 60.317 37.879 60.317 800x600 800x600 46.875 75.00 46.875 75.00... - Page 21 Scart Output Main Input AV1(SCART1 Output) AV2(SCART2 Output) Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV-C Digital TV-C Digital TV-C Analog TV Analog TV Analog TV AV1(SCART1) AV1(CVBS) AV2(SCART2) AV2(CVBS) AV3(CVBS Side) AV3(CVBS) Last RF AV3(S-VIDEO Side) AV3(S-VIDEO) (Outputs the broadcast you watched Component AV Mute last among Analog TV, Digital TV or AV Mute...
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Page 22: Watching Tv/Basic Operations
WATCHING TV/BASIC OPERATIONS Remote Control key Functions When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby. Selects digital terrestrial, digital cable or analogue mode. INPUT Displays all available input sources. -
Page 23: Turning On The Tv
Turning on the TV Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to ➊ standby mode. ➋ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT or PR ▲/▼ button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, P or NUMBER button on the remote ∧/∨... -
Page 24: Switching Channel
➍ Analog Channel Search W i z a r d Channel Search It displays the default language, country and digital channel search result. Language English Countr y Finland Press the OK button to search the analog channels. Terrestrial Channel Found Please wait for finishing the channel search. -
Page 25: Displaying Information
Displaying Information Programme Information (i- plate) (In Digital Mode Only) Programme information (except the detailed programme information) is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the INFO button while watching a programme. Press the INFO button again to hide the i-plate. - Page 26 Simple Information (except for Digital Mode) You can view the information such as the channel number (or input source), current time and sound information (or source resolution) by pressing the INFO or OK button while watching an analog TV channel or external input source. ----- 1 ----- P 11 -----...
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Page 27: Displaying Channel List
Displaying Channel List Digital Channel List (In Digital Mode Only) Three types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel browsing. The list of all Digital TV channels Radio The list of all Digital radio channels FAV-T or FAV-C The list of Digital favourite channels (Terrestrial or Cable) You can display channel list using the LIST button and switch to another channel on the channel list. -
Page 28: I/Ii
I/II Stereo/Dual Reception (In Analog Mode Only) Whenever you switch channels or press the INFO or OK button in analog TV mode, you can see the sound information of the current channel. Mono sound selection If the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono by pressing the I/II button twice. -
Page 29: Setting The Subtitle (In Digital Mode Only)
Setting the Subtitle (In Digital Mode Only) If the programme provides subtitle information you can select the language for the subtitle. Press the SUBTITLE button. ➊ ➋ Select a subtitle language using the button and press the OK button. ∧/∨ Then the subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 30: Selecting The Menu Language
Selecting the Menu Language You can select the language for displaying menus and indications. ➊ Press the MENU button. ➋ Select Feature using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > > F e a t u r e Language English ➌... - Page 31 On-Screen Menus Picture Preferences > P i c t u r e Preferences Mode Standard Brightness Prental Control Contrast Language Setting Sharpness Schedule Colour Miscellaneous Settings Back light Colour Temp. Medium Fleshtone O ff Move Select Channel view control Sound Edit Channels >...
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Page 32: Setting The Aspect Ratio
Setting the Aspect Ratio You can select the modes by simply pressing the RATIO button on the remote control. Original > 4:3 > 14:9 > 16:9 > Zoom1 > Zoom2 Original When your TV receives a wide screen signal it will The following selection will allow you to view a picture automatically change to the picture format broadcast. -
Page 33: Displaying Teletext Information
Displaying Teletext Information You can display teletext information at any time on your TV. Most TV broadcasting stations provide text information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. You can also select various options to fit your needs using the remote control buttons. -
Page 34: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)
EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (In Digital Mode Only) The EPG displays the programme information about each digital channel, based on the date and time. You can also schedule your watching using the information given. Press the GUIDE button to display the EPG. NOTE ►... - Page 35 Viewing Using Time Bar You can quickly search the time zone using the time bar. ➊ Press the GREEN button to display time bar. ➋ Select the each button using the button and press the OK button to </> move the time bar. If you press the button repeatedly, the same operation is repeated.
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Page 36: Finding A Programme
Finding a Programme You can sufficiently find the programme you want by programme name or genre. ➊ Press the BLUE button. ➋ Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. ➌ When entering programme name is complete, select Find and press the OK button. -
Page 37: Viewing The Reserved Programme
Viewing the Reserved Programme You can add or edit the reservation using the Schedule screen. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule list. Adding a Reservation Select a blank space and press the OK button to add a new reservation ➊... -
Page 38: Channel Setup
CHANNEL SETUP Setting Digital Channels (In Digital Mode Only) Digital channels can be searched and edited only in Digital TV or DigitalTV-C input mode. NOTE ► Press the BACK or button to save the changes and return to the previous <... - Page 39 Linear Search (In Digital TV-C Mode Only) You can search channels by setting the range of frequencies and other parameters. ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or > button. ∧/∨ ➌...
- Page 40 Manual Search (In Digital TV Mode Only) You can search channels manually by searching parameters, using the MUX information. ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or > button. ∧/∨ ➌ Select Installation (DTV-T) using the button and press the OK or ∧/∨...
- Page 41 Manual Search (In Digital TV-C Mode Only) If your TV is connected to the cable and TV, you can search channels manually by searching parameters, if you know the MUX information. ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or button.
- Page 42 Edit Channel Lists ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Edit Channels using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > ➌ Select Edit Channel Lists using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > ➍...
- Page 43 Edit Favourite Channels ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Edit Channels using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > ➌ Select Edit Favourite Channels using the button and press the OK or ∧/∨ > button. The buttons for editing favourite channel list are described in the following table.
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Page 44: Setting Analog Channels
Setting Analog Channels (In Analog Mode Only) Analog channels can be searched and edited only in Analog TV input mode. Automatic Search You can automatically search channels for the frequency ranges available (availability depends on your region). ➊ the MENU button. Press >... -
Page 45: Manual Search
Manual Search You can save each channel as you identify. > I n s t a l l a t i o n Countr y Finland ➊ Press the MENU button. Auto Search Manual Search Edit Channels ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or button. -
Page 46: Skipping Channels
Edit Channels After channel searching completes, you can delete, skip, move or add into favorite channel group the saved analog channels. ➊ Press the MENU button. > I n s t a l l a t i o n Countr y Finland Auto Search ➋... -
Page 47: Picture Settings
PICTURE SETTINGS Selecting a Picture Mode You can select the picture mode which best fits your viewing requirements. > P i c t u r e Mode Standard Press the MENU button. ➊ Brightness Contrast Sharpness ➋ Select Picture using the button and press the OK or button. -
Page 48: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help > P i c t u r e reduce noise that may appear on the screen. Mode Standard Brightness ➊ Press the MENU button. Contrast Sharpness Colour... -
Page 49: Sound Settings
SOUND SETTINGS Setting the Sound Effect You can select the type of special sound effect when watching a broadcast. Sound Effect lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content. ➊... -
Page 50: Adjusting The Volume Automatically
Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume may not be adjusted each time you switch channels. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the selected channel by adjusting the sound output depending on the signal modulation. -
Page 51: Feature Settings
FEATURE SETTINGS Setting the Time Information You can set the current time. If you want to set time for automatically turning on/off the power, you must set the local time first. Setting the Current Time ➊ Press the MENU button. >... -
Page 52: Setting The Pc (In Pc Mode Only)
Setting the PC (In PC Mode Only) The PC menu is available only when there is a PC input signal. Press the INPUT button to switch to PC mode. Select PC using the button and press the OK button. ∧/∨ Press the MENU button. -
Page 53: Setting The Screen (In Component Or Hdmi Mode Only)
XGA Mode > > P C Auto Configure H. Position To view a normal picture, match the resolution of XGA mode and the resolution of PC. V. Position Clock Select XGA Mode using the button. Phase ∧/∨ XGA Mode 1024 x 768 Select the desired resolution. -
Page 54: Dtv Setup
DTV SETUP (In Digital Mode Only) This chapter describes how to set up the DTV Setup menu for digital channels. You > D T V S e t u p can set the options such as the parental control, channel editing, installation setting DT V Setup and software upgrade. -
Page 55: Change Password
Censorship Classification Censorship Classification allows you to block programmes according to the age level you have set. ➊ Select Censorship Classification using the button and press the OK or ∧/∨ button. Parental Control > Censorship Classification View All Change Password ➋... -
Page 56: Language Setting
Language Setting ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. Language Setting Primary Audio Language English ➋ Select Preferences using the button and press the OK or button. Secondary Audio Language ∧/∨ > English Audio Priority Language Primary Subtitle Language English ➌ Select Language Setting using the button and press the OK or button. -
Page 57: Schedule
Subtitle Font You can select the subtitle font. ➊ Select Subtitle Font using the button. ∧/∨ ➋ Select from Variable and Fixed using the OK or ► button. Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font. Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font. Hard of Hearing Subtitles You can set whether or not to use the hard of hearing subtitles. -
Page 58: Miscellaneous Settings
Miscellaneous Settings ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Preferences using the button and press the OK or button. Miscellaneous Settings ∧/∨ > Display Time 5 Sec Option in CH List ➌ Select Miscellaneous Settings using the button and press the OK or ∧/∨... -
Page 59: Software Update
Software Update In order to maintain proper performance of the TV, it is essential to have the most up-to-date software. OTA (Over the Air) OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, means that the software can be downloaded through your aerial. The manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where to release software by this process. - Page 60 Automatic Update You can set the TV to find software update site and update software automatically. ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > Select Installation (DTV-C) or Installation (DTV-T) using the ➌...
- Page 61 Manual Update (In Digital TV-C Mode Only) You can perform manual update using know MUX information. ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select Installation using the button and press the OK or button. ∧/∨ > Select Installation (DTV-C) using the button and press the OK or ➌...
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Page 62: System
System Status ➊ Press the DTV SETUP button. ➋ Select System using the button and press the OK or > button. ∧/∨ ➌ Select Status, Signal Detection or Common Interface using the button ∧/∨ and press the OK or > button. System Status Status... -
Page 63: Appendix
APPENDIX Menu Map Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Colour Backlight Colour Temp. Fleshtone Sound Effect Balance SRS TruSurround XT Installation Country (Analog Mode only) Auto Search Manual Search Edit Channels Feature Language Time Setting --- (PC Mode only) Screen --- (HDMI Mode only) OSD Transparency Default Setting DTV Setup... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The TV does not operate properly. The remote control - Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing an does not work obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. - Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). -
Page 65: Maintenance
Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen ➊ A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
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