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LCD TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
32LG30DC
37LG30DC
42LG30DC
47LG50DC
52LG50DC
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.
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner
LG Electronics USA, Inc.
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WARNING / CAUTION WARNING / CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. FCC NOTICE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO Class B digital device USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO This equipment has been tested and found to comply QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the power cord from being walked on Read these instructions. 6 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. 1 Only use attachments/accessories specified by 7 the manufacturer. Clean only with dry cloth. 2 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 8 or table specifi
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical 11 15 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. Do not install this product When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure near flammable objects such as gasoline or 12 not to install the TV by the hanging power and candles or expose the TV to direct air signal cables on the back of the TV. cond
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A AN NT TE EN NN NA AS S M Mo ov viin ng g 22 20 O Ou ut td do oo or r a an nt te en nn na a g gr ro ou un nd diin ng g Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged and all cables have been removed. It If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the may take 2 or more people to carry larger TVs. precautions below. An outdoor antenna system Do not press against or put stress on the front should not be located in the vicinity of panel of the TV. overhead power lines or other electric light or
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CONTENTS Channel Setup WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) . . . . . . 43 FEATURE OF THIS TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - Channel Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Inpu
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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL APPENDIX Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sound Se
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FEATURE OF THIS TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. “Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under Dolby Laboratories. license from SRS Labs, Inc. FOR LCD TV 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. Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots.
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PREPARATION POWER TV DVD STB VCR Q. MENU MENU INPUT ENTER RETURN AV MODE FAV P A VOL CH G E MUTE 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 FLASHBK 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. Owner’s Manual Remote Control, Power Cord CD Manual Batteries (Only 32/37/42LG30DC) (Only 32/42
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PREPARATION 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). CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons Intelligent Sensor (Except 32/37/42LG30DC) Adjusts picture according to the surrounding VOLUME (+, -) VOL conditions Buttons Power/Standby Indicator ENTER Illuminates red in standby mode. ENTER Button Illuminates blue when the
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PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 13 32/37/42LG30DC 11 ANTENNA/ 6 CABLE IN 3 7 4 RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 AUDIO REMOTE RJP RGB(PC) OPTICAL CONTROL IN INTERFACE (RGB/DVI) 12 HDMI/DVI IN RS-232C IN 5 (CONTROL & SERVICE) 2 2 9 8 AUDIO OUT ( ) 1 1 9 VIDEO AUDIO (MONO ) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AV IN 2 2 47/52LG50DC 10 5 ANTENNA/ 6 CABLE IN 3 4 RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO 7 REMOTE RGB(PC) OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 CONTROL IN (RGB/DVI
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PREPARATION PREPARATION 1 7 HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital Connection. Digital audio output for use with amps and home theater systems. Supports HD video and Digital audio. Doesn’t support 480i. Includes an optical and/or coaxial connection. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to Note: In standby mode, these ports do not work. DVI cable (not included). 8 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN Analog audio output for use with amps and home 2 theater systems. Analog Connection. Supports H
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PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION (Only 32/37/42LG30DC) DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cush- Carefully place the TV screen side down on a 1 1 ioned surface to protect the screen from damage. cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. S ST TA AN ND D B BO OD DY Y Assemble the parts of the 2 Loose the bolts from TV. C CO OV VE ER R B BA AS SE E with of the TV. 2 S ST TA AN ND D B BO OD DY Y C CO OV VE ER R B BA
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PREPARATION PREPARATION VESA WALL MOUNTING Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. 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. A A B B VESA Product Model Standard Screw Quantity
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PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. Image shown may differ from your TV. Connect the cables as necessary. 1 For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches To connect additional equipment, see the on all four sides from the wall. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as 2 CAUTION shown. Ensure adequate ventilation by following the G G clearance recommendations.
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PREPARATION PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. Stand Desk 4-Screws (not provided as parts of the product) Screw: M5 x L (*L: Table depth + 8~10 mm) G G ex) Table depth: 15mm, Screw: M5 x 25 Only 32/42LG30DC Stand 1-Screw (provided as parts of the product) Desk WARNING To prevent TV from falling over, the TV should be securely attached to the floor/wal
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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. Caution: Please make sure
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PREPARATION PREPARATION 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 Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust the antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna Socket ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Outdoor Antenna Single-family Dwellings
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Image shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/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. Component Connection 1. How to connect Y PB PR L R ( ) Connect the vid
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect RGB IN H HD DM MII/ /D DV VII IIN N1 1 A Connect the digital set-top box to RGB(PC) (RG 1 2 2 or jack on the TV. HDMI/DVI IN 2 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. YPB PR 2 HDMI supports both audio and video. 1 1 VIDEO COMPONENT 2. How to use Turn on the digital set-top box. 1 ( ) Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box. Select the H HD DM MII1 1 or H HD DM MII2 2 input source on
