LCD TV OWNER’S MANUAL LCD TV MODELS 15LS1RA 20LS1RA 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. P/NO : MFL34797015 (0705-REV00) Printed in Korea www.lge.
Ow ner Ma nu WARNING al IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
Ow ner WARNING Ma nu al IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING W 9 Do not use water the product while cleaning. NOTE W 1 This may cause damaged the product or could give an elec- Never touch the power plug with a wet hand. This may cause an electric shock. tric shock. 2 Disconnect from the mains and remove all connections before moving. Ow ner 3 10 In case of smoke or strange smell from the product, switch it off ,unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or service center.
NOTE W Ensure the power cord doesn’t trail across any hot objects like a heater. 8 13 This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not plug when the power cord or the plug is damaged or the connecting part of the power outlet is loose. 9 Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure. 14 This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 10 Dispose of used batteries carefully to protect a child from eating them. Contact the service center once a year to clean the internal part of the product.
CONTENTS WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions ............................ 1 PREPARATION Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Back Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. PREPARATION Owner's Manual POWER TV MTS INPUT A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 1.5V 1.
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. PREPARATION Front Panel Controls POWER INPUT MENU ENTER VOLUME CHANNEL Button Button Button Button (F,G)Buttons (E,D)Buttons /I INPUT MENU ENTER VOL CH Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. When the TV is turned on, the indicator blinks green and then illuminates green before the picture is displayed.
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. PREPARATION Back Connection Panel 7 15 inches model 2 1 COMPONENT IN (480i/480p/720p) AUDIO VIDEO 3 ANTENNA IN RGB (PC/DTV) IN AUDIO (RGB) IN ( ) VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO H/P (MONO) ( ) AV IN 5 20 inches model 4 6 3 SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA IN 1 COMPONENT IN (480i/480p) AUDIO VIDEO ( ) VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO H/P (MONO) AV IN ( ) 5 1 COMPONENT IN Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks.
PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION ■ Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. PREPARATION 1 Assemble parts of the stand body with cover base of the stand. Insert the stand body into a cover base until clicking sound. stand body cover base 2 Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. 3 Place the product stand on the product as shown. Make sure that the stand body is bent upward.
DETACHING STAND ■ Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. 2 Hold the stand with both hands and bend it upward. 3 Pull each side of cover base backward during pressing latch upward. 4 Hold cover base and pull with shake it backward to separate from stand body. 5 Pull stand body to separate from set while pressing the 2 latches.
PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT ■ Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. PREPARATION 1 Connect the cables as necessary. To connect an additional equipment, see the E X T E R N A L E Q U I P M E N T S E T U P section. 2 Install the C A B L E M A N A G E M E N T as shown. How to remove the CABLE MANAGEMENT First, press the cable management. Hold the C A B L E M A N A G E M E N T with both hands and pull it upward.
POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. ■ Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort. • Tilt range 0 12~10 3 PREPARATION ■ DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches R CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations.
PREPARATION KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM PREPARATION 12 - 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. For further information, contact h t t p : / / w w w . k e n s i n g t o n . c o m, the internet homepage of the Kensington company.
ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) ( PREPARATION Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ ■ To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. This part of EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly use picture for the 15 inches model. HD RECEIVER SETUP To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting Component cable 1.
(15 inches only) 1. How to connect 1 2 Connect the RGB output of the digital set-top box to the R G B ( P C / D T V ) I N jack on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the set-top box to the A U D I O ( R G B ) I N jack on the set. ANTENNA IN RGB (PC/DTV) IN AUDIO (RGB) IN UDIO VIDEO AUDIO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable S-VIDEO (MONO) AV IN 2. How to use ■ Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting Component cable 1. How to connect EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 1 2 COMPONENT IN (480i/480p/720p) AUDIO VIDEO Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the C O M P O N E N T I N V I D E O jacks on the set. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). VID Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C O M P O N E N T I N A U D I O jacks on the set. 1 2 2. How to use ■ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
When connecting with an S-Video cable 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S - V I D E O input on the set. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A U D I O input jacks on the set. AUDIO L 2. How to use ■ ■ Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. 1 2 ANTENNA IN RGB (PC/DTV) IN Select A V input source by using the I N P U T button on the remote control. S-VIDEO R Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 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 manufactures and in consequence the manufactures warranty does not cover the product bearing this phenomenon.
When connecting with a RCA cable 1. How to connect 1 ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH VIDEO L R 1 ANTENNA IN RGB (PC/DTV) IN IN p) AUDIO AUDIO (RGB) IN Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) AV IN Select A V input source by using the I N P U T button on the remote control. ! NOTE G If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the A U D I O L / M O N O jack of the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP (15 inches only) This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting D-sub 15pin cable ANTENNA IN RGB (PC/DTV) IN 1. How to connect EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 1 AUDIO (RGB) IN Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R G B ( P C / D T V) I N jack on the set. VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO H/P (MONO) AV IN 2 Connect the PC audio output to the A U D I O ( R G B ) I N jack on the set. 1 2.
SCREEN SETUP (15 inches only) POWER TV Auto Configure MTS A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MUTE FCR CH 1 Press the A . P R O G button to start A u t o c o n f i g .. ■ ■ 2 ■ When A u t o c o n f i g . has finished, O k will be shown on screen. If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Manual Configure EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC mode. 1 Press the M E N U button and then use to select the S c r e e n menu. D or E button Screen Auto config. Manual config. Reset 2 Press the G button and then use select M a n u a l c o n f i g ..
Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value. This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC mode. Screen 1 2 Press the M E N U button and then use to select the S c r e e n menu. Press the G button and then use select R e s e t. D D Auto config. or E button Manual config. Reset or E button to DE FG MENU 1 Screen 3 Press the G button. Auto config. Manual config.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MTS Selects the MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, or SAP. G p.42 A.PROG (AUTO PROGRAM) TV Mode: Searches for available channels. G p.28 PC Mode: Adjust the screen automatically. G p.21 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE Memorizes or erases selected channel. G p.29 CAPTION Selects CAPTION mode. G p.44 CHANNEL Select available channels.
POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on the mode. TV In AV, Component, and RGB input sources, screen returns to the last TV channel. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT Select the desired input source: TV, AV, Component, and RGB. NUMBER button MUTE Switch the sound on or off. G p.26 FCR Scroll through the programmed Favorite channels. G p.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV POWER TV MTS First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. ■ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, C H (D or E) button on the TV or press the POWER, T V, INPUT, C H (D or E), Number (0~9 9 ) button on the remote control. 1 INPUT A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Select the viewing source by using the T V, INPUT button on the remote control.
ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. 1 Press the M E N U button and then use D or E button to select the each menu. 2 Press the G button and then use D E F G button to display the available menus.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SEARCH POWER TV Auto Program: Channel Search MTS WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Auto Program should be used to memorize all the active channels in your area before you are able to use the TV. There are two ways of storing channels in the TV's memory. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM. In AUTO PROGRAM mode, the TV will memorize the channels in ascending numerical order.
POWER TV Manual Program: Adding/Deleting Channels MTS You can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually. INPUT A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MUTE FCR VOL ■ 1 Use the C H D E or NUMBER buttons to select the channel number you want to add or delete. 2 Press the M E M O R Y / E R A S E button. 3 Press the M E M O R Y / E R A S E button to select M e m o r y or E r a s e. 4 Press the E N T E R button.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENT 0 MUTE FCR CH Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. To remove fine tuning from a channel, reprogram the finelytuned channel with Auto program or Manual Program. If a finely-tuned channel is memorized, the color of the channel number changes to yellow.
FAVORITE CHANNELS SETUP 0 MUTE FCR CH Favorite Channels is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. To tune to a favorite channel, press the F C R (Favorite Channel Review) button repeatedly. The 8 favorite channels appear on the screen in numerical order.
WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL KEY LOCK 0 MUTE FCR CH The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to control it. 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 set off. VOL VOL CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Special 1 2 Press the M E N U button and then use to select the S p e c i a l menu.
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS VOL APC adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the APC menu based on the program category. Clear, Optimum, S o f t Settings are preset for optimum picture quality at the factory and are not adjustable. In the U s e r mode only, you can directly adjust the contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint.
PICTURE CONTROL 0 MUTE FCR CH Color Tone - Preset VOL 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 CONTROL 1 VOL ENTER CH Press the M E N U button and then D or E button to select the P i c t u r e menu. MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Picture APC ACC Reset 2 Press the G button and then D or E button to select A C C.
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 0 MUTE FCR CH Auto Picture Control (APC) - User Mode VOL VOL ENTER Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * 1 2 APC Press the M E N U button and then D or E button to select the P i c t u r e menu. ACC Reset Press the G button and then D or E button to select A P C. DE MENU FG 1 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Picture 3 Press the G button and then D or E button to select U s e r.
PICTURE CONTROL 0 MUTE FCR CH Color Tone - User Mode VOL VOL ENTER You can also adjust the detailed settings (Red, Green, Blue) by selecting the U s e r menu. CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * PICTURE CONTROL Picture 1 2 APC Press the M E N U button and then D or E button to select the P i c t u r e menu. ACC Reset Press the G button and then D or E button to select A C C. DE MENU FG 1 Picture APC 3 Press the G button and then D or E button to select U s e r.
PICTURE RESET 0 MUTE FCR CH Use to quickly reset all the Picture menu options to their original factory preset values. VOL VOL ENTER CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * 1 Press the M E N U button and then D or E button to select the P i c t u r e menu. 2 Press the G button and then D or E button to select R e s e t. APC ACC Reset DE FG MENU 1 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Picture APC 3 Press the G button to initialize the adjusted value.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL DIGITAL AUTO SOUND PROCESSING (DASP) SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 2 ■ Press the D A S P button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as below : F l a t, M u s i c, M o v i e, S p o r t s, and U s e r (your own settings). Press the E N T E R button to save. You can also adjust D A S P in the Sound menu.
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE 0 MUTE FCR CH Adjust the sound equalizer. VOL VOL ENTER CH 1 Press the M E N U button and then use to select the S o u n d menu. D or E MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Sound button DASP AVL 2 Press the G button and then use select D A S P. D or E button to DE 0 MENU FG 1 Sound 3 Press the G button and then use select U s e r. D or E button to Flat DASP Music AVL Balance Movie 0 Sports G User 4 Press the G button.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AVL) 0 MUTE FCR CH AVL automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change program. VOL VOL ENTER CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Sound 1 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 40 2 Press the M E N U button and then use to select the S o u n d menu. D or E DASP button AVL Balance Press the G button and then use D or E button to select A V L.
BALANCE 0 MUTE FCR CH Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. VOL VOL ENTER CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Sound 1 D or E DASP button AVL Balance Press the G button and then use D or E button to select B a l a n c e. DE FG 0 MENU 1 Sound DASP 3 Press the G button and then use F or G button to make appropriate adjustments. 4 Press the E N T E R button to save.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS SETUP POWER TV The TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program; if the broadcaster transmits one additional sound signal in addition to the original one. Mono: The primary language is heard from left and right speakers. Signal mode is mono. Stereo: The primary language is heard from left and right speakers. Signal mode is stereo.
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION 0 MUTE FCR CH The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. VOL ENTER VOL CH Press the M E N U button and then use D or E button to select the S p e c i a l menu. 2 Press the G button and then use D or E button to select L a n g u a g e . 3 Press the G button and then use D or E button to select your desired language. From this point on, the on-screen menus will be shown in the selected language.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION / TEXT Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. 1. Poor reception conditions are encountered: • IGNITION: Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black spots, or horizontal streaking.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING 0 MUTE FCR CH If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. VOL VOL ENTER CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Timer 1 Clock Press the M E N U button and then D or E button to select the T i m e r menu. Off timer On timer Auto off Press the G button and then D or E button to select C l o c k. DE FG MENU 1 Timer Clock 3 Press the G button and then use D or E button to set the Hour.
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING 0 MUTE FCR CH The timer function operates only if the current time has been set. The Off-Timer function overrides the On-Timer function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Timer function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode.
SLEEP TIMER SETTING VOL ENTER VOL CH The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. 1 MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Press the S L E E P button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the ‘ - - - ’ option appears on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer options : 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes. When the number of minutes you want is displayed on the screen, press the E N T E R button.
TIME SETTING AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING 0 MUTE FCR CH If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 minutes. VOL VOL ENTER CH MENU REVIEW APC DASP SLEEP ARC/ * Timer 1 Clock Press the M E N U button and then use D or E button to select the T i m e r menu. Off timer On timer Auto off TIME SETTING 2 DE Press the G button and then use D or E button to select A u t o o f f.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING The operation does not work normally. Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. ■ Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). ■ Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc. ■ Install new batteries.
APPENDIX The audio function does not work. Press the VOL or VOLUME button. ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. ■ Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ■ Are the audio cables installed properly? ■ Picture OK & No sound No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the product ■ Adjust Balance in menu option. ■ A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the product.
MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can 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. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen.
APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ■ The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. 15LS1RA (15LS1RA-MK) MODELS 18.2 x 13.9 x 6.5 inches 22.6 x 17.1 x 7.5 inches 463.3 x 353.5 x 166.3mm 573.2 x 435.5 x 189.7 mm 18.2 x 12.6 x 2.7 inches 22.6 x 16.1 x 2.9 inches 463.3 x 320.6 x 69.3mm 573.2 x 408.2 x 73.7 mm including stand 8.7 pounds / 3.94 kg 15.2 pounds / 6.9 kg excluding stand 7.9 pounds / 3.58 kg 14.3 pounds / 6.
