LG 26LG40 Owner's Manual

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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.
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 A A N N T T E E N N N N A A S S M M o o v v i i n n g g O O u u t t d d o o o o r r a a n n t t e e n n n n a a g g r r o o u u n n d d i i n n g g Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged and all cables have been removed.
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.
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 VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO MONO COMPONENT IN AV IN 2 HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN...
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 C C A A B B L L E E M M A A N N A A G G E E M M E E N N T T C C L L I I P P . Turn the C C A A B B L L E E M M A A N N A A G G E E M M E E N N T T C C L L I I P P as shown.
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. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product.
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
HDMI Connection 1. How to connect HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , AUDIO RGB(PC) 2 2 , or 3 3 jack on the TV.
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 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT IN DVI-DTV OUTPUT 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 , or 3 3 jack on the TV. Connect the PC audio output to the A A U U D D I I O O ( ( R R G G B B / / D D V V I I ) ) jack on the TV.
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 & C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the TV. Match the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack colors ( Y = green, P...
Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S S - - AUDIO S-VIDEO V V I I D D E E O O input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A A U U D D I I O O input jacks on the TV.
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. This phenomenon is common to all TVs and is not covered by warranty.
Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH...
Page 25: Other A/V Source Setup
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors.
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 A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T 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 R G G B B ( ( P P C 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 H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 , or 3 3 jack on the TV. HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGIT...
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.
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 P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , P P h h a a s s e e , and S S i i z z e e can also be adjusted. SCREEN Move Prev.
Page 31: Auto Configure
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 P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , S S i i z z e e , and P P h h a a s s e e to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
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 I I N N P P U U T T C C H H ( ( P P O O W W E E R R I I N N P P U U T T...
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. A A s s p p e e c c t t R R a a t t i i o o : Selects your desired picture format. C C a a p p t t i i o o n n : 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 Enter Move 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 B B u u i i l l t t - - I I n n D D V V D D , A A n n t t e e n n n n a a or C C a a b b l l e e ).
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 A A V V M M O O D D E E button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “C C i i n n e e m m a a ” in AV mode, C C i i n n e e m m a a 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 D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y : : After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- out additional settings.
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 C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : 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) owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
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 A U U D D I I O O 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 S S U U B B T T I I T T L L E E 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...
Page 53: Parental Control / Ratings
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Parental Control Setup Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the country.
Page 54: Changing The Password
DVD OPERATION Changing the password Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle Language Rating Level Rating Level New Password - - - - New Password - - - - TV Screen TV Screen MENU Language MENU Language Digital Output Digital Output : Move : Next : Move...
Page 55: Picture Size Control
PICTURE SIZE CONTROL You can watch TV in various picture formats. Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle Language Rating Level Rating Level New Password New Password 4 : 3 LB TV Screen TV Screen 4 : 3 LB 4 : 3 PS 4 : 3 PS MENU Language MENU Language...
Page 56: Digital Audio Output
DVD OPERATION DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT You can select the output for SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface). Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle Language...
Page 57: Dynamic Range Compression (Drc)
DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION (DRC) Confines the audio range to prevent excessively loud sound yet allows you to hear the low sounds clearly. Audio Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Subtitle Language Rating Level Rating Level New Password New Password TV Screen TV Screen MENU Language MENU Language...
Page 58: Playing A Dvd Or Video Cd
DVD OPERATION PLAYING A DVD OR VIDEO CD Basic Playback Fast Forward/Backward POWER Turn TV on. Press this button during playback. Select the required speed: Slide your chosen disc into the disc slot X2, X4, X8, X16 or X32 (backward/ on the side panel.
Page 59: Repeat Playback
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Title Menu (DVD only) Playback TITLE MENU Press this button during playback. Press this button during playback. Select the desired item. ENTER SKIP - SKIP + Press this button during playback. Press it repeatedly to advance the picture frame-by-frame.
Page 60 DVD OPERATION A-B Repeat Playback Subtitles A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material Press it during playback to see the differ- SUBTITLE between two selected points. ent subtitle languages. Select the start point during back. “ A” is displayed on TV screen and the starting point of your selected seg- Zoom ment is set up.
Page 61: Mp3 Operation
MP3 OPERATION Move to another Track MP3 Files Playback Options SKIP + SKIP - When inserted, the MP3 menu screen appears Press it briefly during playback to automatically depending on the MP3 disc’s folder go to the next track or to return to (directory) structure.
Page 62: Audio Cd Operation
DVD OPERATION AUDIO CD OPERATION On-Screen Display Repeat Playback You can display the Track, and Playback time status You can play a specific track repeatedly. on the TV screen. REPEAT Press this button during playback. Use this button during playback. DISPLAY Press it repeatedly to change track infor- Press it repeatedly to change the repeat...
Page 63: Jpg File Viewing Options
JPG FILE VIEWING OPTIONS As a JPG file is loaded, the table of contents appears on the TV screen. Rotation Picture Selection Rotate a JPG file clockwise or counter clockwise during showing a picture. Select the desired picture. The selected JPG file appears as shown.
Page 64: Picture Control
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. NOTE If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for very long time, the image could become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
Page 65 Set by program Zoom 1 Selects the proper picture proportion to match Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the pic- the source’s image. ture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. (4:3 4:3) (16:9...
Page 66: Preset Picture Settings
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - Preset There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard Picture Mode : Standard...
Page 67: Color Tone - Preset
Color Tone - Preset Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast •...
Page 68: Manual Picture Adjustment
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness Enter •...
Page 69: Picture Mode - Expert Control
Picture Mode - Expert Control By segmenting categories, E E x x p p e e r r t t 1 1 and E E x x p p e e r r t t 2 2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users.
Page 70: Picture Improvement Technology
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Fresh Contrast: Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the reflection. Fresh Color: Adjusts the color of the reflection automatically to reproduce as close as possible natural colors. Noise Reduction: Removes interference up to the point where it does not damage the original picture. Gamma: High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images.
Page 71: Advanced Control - Black (Darkness) Level
ADVANCED CONTROL - BLACK (DARKNESS) LEVEL Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature is disable in DTV and RGB-PC mode. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter Color Temperature Medium •...
Page 72: Advanced Control - Eye Care
PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED CONTROL - EYE CARE Dims extremely bright pictures. This feature is disabled in “P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e - - V V i i v v i i d d , C C i i n n e e m m a a ”. PICTURE PICTURE Move...
Page 73: Advanced Control - Real Cinema
ADVANCED CONTROL - REAL CINEMA Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate Real Cinema (3:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display. This feature operates only in TV (Analog TV/CATV, Digital DTV/CADTV), AV1, AV2, Component 480i/1080i, and HDMI 1080i mode.
Page 74: Picture Reset
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness • Color • Color • Tint •...
Page 75: Power Indicator
POWER INDICATOR OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Input Label Input Label Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Caption : Off Set ID Set ID Power Indicator Power Indicator Standby Light Initial Setting : Home...
Page 76: Sound & Language Control
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME) Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice...
Page 77: Clear Voice
CLEAR VOICE By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard...
Page 78: Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode)
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , C C i i n n e e m m a a , S S p p o o r r t t , and G G a a m m e e are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable.
Page 79: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode...
Page 80: Balance
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Balance...
Page 81: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup
TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off •...
Page 82: Audio Reset
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Resetting audio configuration...
Page 83: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup
STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP For Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accom- panies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9...
Page 84: Audio Language
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English English Menu Input Label...
Page 85: On-Screen Menus Language Selection
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English English Menu Input Label Input Label English Audio SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off...
Page 86: Caption Mode
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Caption must be provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying cap- tioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog.
Page 87: Digital Broadcasting System Captions
Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION OPTION Move...
Page 88: Caption Option
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. Custom OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Size A Standard Language : English Language : English Font Font 1...
Page 89: Time Setting
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING 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. TIME TIME Move...
Page 90: Manual Clock Setup
TIME SETTING Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Manual Off Time : Off Off Time : Off Year 2008 On Time...
Page 91: Auto On/Off Time Setting
AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The O O f f f f T T i i m m e e function overrides the O O n n T T i i m m e e function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the O O n n T T i i m m e e to work.
Page 92: Sleep Timer Setting
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Off Time : Off...
Page 93: Auto Shut-Off Setting
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING TV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 minutes. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Clock : Feb/21/2008 2:10 AM Off Time : Off Off Time : Off On Time : Off On Time...
Page 94: Parental Control / Ratings
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS 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 broad- casting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.
Page 95 Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : On Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General...
Page 96 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Confirm Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children...
Page 97: Channel Blocking
CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Block/Unblock Move...
Page 98: Movie & Tv Rating
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - Only for USA Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
Page 99 TV Rating Children - Only for USA Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audi- ences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.
Page 100 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General - Only for USA Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password...
Page 101 TV Rating English - Only for CANADA Selecting canadian english language rating system. Blocking off : Permits all programs LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-English TV Rating-French...
Page 102 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - Only for CANADA Selecting canadian french language rating system. Blocking off : Permits all programs LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password 8ans+ Block Channel Block Channel...
Page 103: Downloadable Rating
DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function may become available in the future and will be available only for digital channel signals. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Humor...
Page 104: External Input Blocking
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating Component TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children Built-In DVD...
Page 105: Key Lock
KEY LOCK The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. OPTION OPTION Move...
Page 106: Appendix
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction.
Page 107 T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the VOL or VOLUME button.
Page 108: Maintenance
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you enjoy your new TV. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.
Page 109: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 26LG40 32LG40 MODELS (26LG40-UA) (32LG40-UA) (26LG40-UG) (32LG40-UG) 26.2 x 20.6 x 10.5 inches 31.8 x 24.8 x 1 1.7 inches Dimensions With stand 666.8 x 524.5 x 267 .0 mm 808.8 x 630.3 x 299.2 mm (Width x Height...
Page 110: Programming The Remote Control
APPENDIX PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The provided universal remote control can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Testing your remote control. To find out whether your remote control can operate other components without programming, turn on a component such as a STB and press the corresponding mode button (such as a S S T T B B ) on the remote con- trol, while pointing at the component.
Page 111 145 147 VIDEOSONIC 047 048 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 WARDS 003 013 017 024 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 031 033 034 040 031 033 034 040 101 106 1 14 123 053 054 101 053 054 131...
Page 112 APPENDIX HDSTB Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes ALPHASTAR DSR 123 HOUSTON TRACKER 033 037 039 051 PROSAT AMPLICA 057 104 066 106 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 HUGHES REALISTIC 043 074 CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 JANIEL 060 147 SAMSUNG 036 055 JERROLD...
Page 113: Ir Code
IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame 1st frame...
Page 114 APPENDIX Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) POWER Remote control Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code Q.MENU Remote control Button (TV Input Selection) MENU Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code INPUT Remote control Button (Only Power On) 10-19 Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button...
Page 115: External Control Through Rs-232C
EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C The RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the TV’s functions externally. Note: RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232C control hardware and software. The instructions below are provided to help with programming software or to test functionality using telenet software.
Page 116 APPENDIX RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. 7-Wire Configuration 3-Wire Configurations ( Serial female-female NULL modem cable ) ( Not standard ) D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping1’.
Page 117 Command Reference List DATA DATA C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 01.
Page 118 APPENDIX Transmission / Receiving Protocol T T r r a a n n s s m m i i s s s s i i o o n n * Data Format [Command 2] : Use as command. [ [ C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 1 1 ] ] [ [ C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 ] ] [ [ ] ] [ [ S S e e t t I I D D ] ] [ [ ] ] [ [ D D a a t t a a ] ] [ [ C C r r ] ] [Set ID] : Uses lower case, if set ID is 10, it will send the ‘0’...
Page 119 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k a a ) ) 0 0 6 6 .
Page 120 APPENDIX 1 1 2 2 . . O O S S D D S S e e l l e e c c t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k l l ) ) 1 1 8 8 .
Page 121 Data5: Main/Sub Two/One Using Physical Step Part Channel Picture Channel Reserved Main NTSC Air No Use NTSC Cable ATSC Air ATSC Cable_std ATSC Cable_hrc ATSC Cable_irc ATSC cable_auto Reserved Reserved 2 2 0 0 . . C C h h a a n n n n e e l l A A d d d d / / D D e e l l ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m b b ) ) The table above lists the binary code which must be converted to Hexadecimal before sending.
Page 122: Open Source License
APPENDIX OPEN SOURCE LICENSE - This feature is not available for all models. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 the program proprietary. To prevent this, we have made it clear Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 021 10-1301 USA that any patent must be licensed for everyone's free use or not licensed at all.
Page 123 b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alter- that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part there of, to be licensed as a whole at native is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and no charge to all third parties under the terms of this...
Page 124 APPENDIX 7 . If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. If the program does not specify a version number of this patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by license, you may choose any version ever published by the court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the con-...
Page 125 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail. How to apply these terms to your new programs If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice like If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the great- this when it starts in an interactive mode: est possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author...
Page 126 APPENDIX GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 To protect each distributor, we want to make it very clear that Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 021 10-1301 there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if the library is mod- Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of ified by someone else and passed on, the recipients should know this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
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