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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RU-23LZ55C RU-32LZ50C Internet Home Page : http://www.lge.com http://www.lg.ca 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.
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. U.S.A. only ----------------------------------------------- COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING : To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been ratus.
Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls Controls Channel Buttons Volume Buttons ENTER Enter Button Menu Button MENU TV·Video Button VIDEO On/Off Button Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Glows red in Standby mode, Glows green when the TV is turned on.
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MUTE MULTIMEDIA Switches the sound on or off. Selects: mode. TV/VIDEO Selects: POWER mode. (Refer to p.17) (Refer to p.20) MENU EXIT...
Installation Installation Instruction Installation Instruction Connection of Connection of Pull the back cover backside while pushing the two tabs and then lift it up. Connect the antenna cable to the socket marked +75 Ω on the back. For the best reception an outdoor antenna should be used.
Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup - Typical wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown below. (Use the correct type of antenna cable for the type of wall antenna jack.) Turn clockwise to tighten.
Installation External Equipment Connections Continued External Equipment Connections Continued VCR Setup VCR Setup - In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the FCR button or FLASHBK buttons are pressed. Connection 1 Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number.
Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup Connections Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the TV to external A/V equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
Installation DTV Setup DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. Connections Connect the digital set-top box video outputs to the COMPONENT (Y, P ) jacks and connect the digital set-top box audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks. Viewing Setup 1.
Operation Operation Operation TV Operation Overview TV Operation Overview 1. First, make all equipment connections. Plug the AC Adapter into the TV, then plug the AC Adapter into a power outlet. At this time, the TV is switched to standby mode. •...
Operation Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Memorizing the Channels with EZ scan Memorizing the Channels with EZ scan - For Auto program to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiving programming sig- nals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider.
Operation Favorite Channels Setup Favorite Channels Setup - 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. Channel Favorite Ch. EZ Scan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manual prog.
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options EZ V ideo EZ V ideo - This function adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. 1. Press the video button repeatedly to select the picture appearance setup option as shown below. •...
Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options Audio Audio - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1. Use the audio button to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. •...
Operation Sound Menu Options continued Sound Menu Options continued Sound Balance Sound Balance Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. D D / E E Sound 2. Press the button and then use button to select D D / E E EZ Audio 3.
Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically through from a PBS broadcast signal. - The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time. Timer Auto Clock Clock...
Operation imer Menu Options continued imer Menu Options continued On/Of imer Setup On/Of imer Setup - Timer function operates only if current time is set. - Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set to the same time. - The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work. - If you don’t press any button within 2 hours after turning on the TV with the On-Timer function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode.
Operation Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Closed Captions Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as sub- titles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs.
Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Caption/T Caption/T 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E Special Language menu. Caption/Text 2. Press the button and then use button to select D D / E E Captions Text1...
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 broadcast station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
Operation Lock Menu Options continued Lock Menu Options continued Lock Menu Setup Lock Menu Setup Special Parental Language Lock Caption / Text Set password Captions MPAA Key lock Age block Parental To set Content block Set ID Aux. block Canadian OK MENU OK MENU 1.
Operation PC Menu Options PC Menu Options (only DVI-Analog mode) (only DVI-Analog mode) - After setup, be sure to select PC source to see the PC image on TV screen. H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto Configure Reset OK MENU 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel.
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External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 30. Special 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E Language...
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External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup 05. Volume Mute (Command:e) 01. Power On (Command:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control.
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External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command:i) 14. Tune Command (Command:m a) G To adjust the screen color. G Tune channel to following Physical/major/minor number. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. Transmission Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][Cr] [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data0: Channel Number...
IR Codes IR Codes IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
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IR Codes IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code POWER OFF Discrete IR Code TV/VIDEO R/C Button (TV/Video/S-video/Component1-2/RGB/DVI) MULTIMEDIA R/C Button (Component1-2/PC/TV) Discrete IR Code (Input TV Selection) Video Discrete IR Code (Input Video Selection) S-video Discrete IR Code (Input S-video Selection) Component 1...
Maintenance & Product Specifications Maintenance & Product Specifications Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.
Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist The operation does not work normally. • Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. The remote control • Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? doesn’t work •...
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Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist The audio function does not work. • Press the VOL (or Volume) button. Picture OK & • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound • Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. •...
Please set it up carefully so the product doesn’t fall over Please set it up carefully Please set it up carefully so the product doesn’t fall over so the product doesn’t fall over Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pulled in the forward direction.