LCD Projection TV

OWNER???S MANUAL

MODEL: RU-48SZ40

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Keep the manual with the TV for future reference.

Record model number and serial number of the set.

See the label attached on the back cover and relay the infor- mation to an authorized service center if you require service.

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ??VITER LES CHOCS ??LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU???AU FOND.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 harmful interference when the equip- ment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip- ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

The responsible party for this device compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc

1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

1-201-816-2000 http://www.lgusa.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this manual can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc- tions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom- mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac- turer???s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila- tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer???s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, con- sult your product dealer or local power company. For prod- ucts intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-cur- rent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur- pose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna- discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions

Art 250, Part H)

NEC - National Electrical Code

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic- ing to qualified service personnel under the following con- ditions:

a.If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance.

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi- nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condi- tion.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and seri- ous damage to the product.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Function Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Step 1. Hook Up TV

Rear Connections Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front Connections Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ANT/Cable Service Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cable Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VCR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

RGB/DVI-HD/STB Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

RGB-PC/DVI-PC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

External Stereo Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Speaker Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Monitor Out Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Remote Control Functions In TV Mode . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 2. Customize your TV???s Features

SETUP Menu Options

EZ Scan (Channel Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Channel Add/Del/Surf Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Channel Label Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Main Picture Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

POP (Picture-out-of-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Twin Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

VIDEO Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

AUDIO Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

TIME Menu Options

Auto Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TV Turn Off Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

TV Turn On Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Sleep Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SPECIAL Menu Options

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Captions Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Caption/Text Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

On-Screen Menus Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

EZ Demo (Menu Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

LOCK Menu Options

Parental Lock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-46

Step 3. Miscellaneous

Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Programming Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-59

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60

Setup Checklist

Step 1. Make all equipment and source connections.

See pages 6-17.

Step 2. Install batteries in remote control and do a channel search. See page 22.

Step 3. Adjust and fine-tune TV features and options to your preference. See contents above.

Function Status Indicators

Lamp indicator, operation indicator, and temperature indicator located below the front panel controls, reveal the operating status of the LCD projection TV.

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Rear Connections Panel

Connecting cables and external equipment to your TV.

ANT IN +75 ???

your DVD manual for further information.

RF Connector: Antenna

Used to connect analog cable or antenna signals to the television, either directly or through your cable box.

S-VIDEO In

A connection available with some high-end equipment that provides even better picture quality for Video 2.

Video 1 or 2

Connects the video sig- nals from various types of equipment.

Left/Right Audio

Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment.

Monitor Out

Connects to a second TV or Monitor.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

Connect to the exter- nal speaker(s). For further information, refer to Speaker man- ual.

Mini glossary

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Front Connection Panel

There are four jacks on the right front side behind the screen on your projection TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and camcorders very simple.

The jacks are like those found on the back jack connection panel. This means that most equipment that connects to those types of jacks on the rear jackpack, may be connected to the front con- nection panel.

To use the front jacks as the signal source, select them using Main Input menu as described on page 25. They will be named ???Front Video??? in the Main Input menu.

If you select either Front Video or Front S-Video, the Front audio inputs are automatically selected as well.

If you???re connecting a video game device, make sure to change the picture settings with the EZ Picture option in the Video menu (see page

Front A/V Panel

FRONT A/V

29).

S-VIDEO

S-Video

A connection available on some very high-end equipment

Video

Connects the video signals from any piece of equipment.

Left/Right Audio

Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment.

that provides better picture quality than video input.

Mini glossary

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ANT / Cable Service Hookup

Cable TV

Wall Jack Panel

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

ANT IN +75 ???

If you receive your RF signal through an antenna that is several years old and connects with two small prongs, you will need to pur- chase a 300 to 75 ohm adapter. It should be available from your local electronics dealer.

We recommend using a 75 ohm cable for your antenna connections in order to prevent

interference.

MONO

VIDEO

(L)

AUDIO

(R)

For best signal reception, it is recommended to have your Antenna professionally adjusted.

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Cable Box Connections

Or find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your cable box, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment.

This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up.

Cable TV

Wall Jack Panel

If you???re using a cable box, leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels.

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VCR Connections

ANT IN +75 ???

S-VIDEO

Back AV Panel

A/V cables not included

with TV

VCR

To hear stereo sound from cable or your VCR, you will need to connect A/V cables as well as the wire that runs from the VCR to your TV.

If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4, locate the Out to TV jack on your VCR. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna In jack on the back of your TV.

After connecting external equipment to the TV, don???t display a still picture for a long time on the screen. Doing so may damage the TV screen.

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DVD Player

Find the audio and component or 1 S-Video jacks on the back of your DVD Player and connect them fol-

lowing the instructions provided with your equipment.

DVD Player

Some high-end DVD players use a picture reproduction system called ???component video.??? If your DVD player has component output, use the connectors marked ???Component 1/2??? on the jack panel. Please refer to your DVD manual for proper installa- tion.

Back AV Panel

A/V Cables Not included with TV

Component 1 (or 2) Input

Y PB PR

1920X1080i

1280X720p

720X480p

720X480i

???Component Input ports

Connect DVD player jacks to Monitor Component input jacks as indicated below.

Mini glossary

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RGB/DVI-HD/STB Input

The DTV shows the sharpest picture in 720p mode.

DBS Receiver

DBS Receiver

DTV/DVD INPUT

This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents

Protection) protocol for DVI-DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i) mode.

Select RGB-DTV Source and press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired options (V-position/H-position/Phase) and then use LEFT/RIGHT arrows to make appropriate adjustments.

In RGB-DTV mode, V-position/H-position/Phase are not adjustable if you choose either the POP or Twin picture modes.

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RGB-PC/DVI-PC Input

1

2

Find the audio and RGB or DVI jacks on the back of your PC and then connect them fol- lowing the instructions provided with your equipment.

Connect these cables to your TV as shown.

Computer

Select RGB-PC Source and press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired options (V-position/H-position/V-size/H- size/Phase) and then use LEFT/RIGHT arrows to make appropriate adjustments.

-Vertical position, Horizontal position, Vertical size, and Horizontal size: Based on the input mode (resolution), the adjustment ranges may change.

-Phase: Removes any horizontal noise and clears up or sharpens the character images. Adjustment range is -15 ~ + 15.

In DVI-PC mode, adjustments are only Vertical size, and Horizontal size.

In RGB-PC/DVI-PC modes, for POP or Twin screen, V- position/H-position/V-size/H-size/Phase are not adjustable.

Synchronization input form: Signals are separate.

RGB-PC/DVI-PC Input

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External Stereo Connections

1

2

3

Connect Left/Right Variable Audio Output to an external Audio Amplifier System.

Locate both Variable Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV and the Left/Right audio input jacks on the back of your stereo's amplifier.

Connect these jacks, making sure that they are connected correctly (red=Right, white=Left.)

Adjust the sound on your stereo, according to directions provided with the amplifier.

ANT IN +75 ???

A/V Cables not included with TV

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Speaker Connection

Connect the external speakers to TV???s ???EXTERNAL SPEAKER??? jack. Be sure to connect the positive ???+??? wire to the ???+??? input and the negative ???-??? wire to the ????????? input.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8???)

(-)R(+) (-)L(+)

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Monitor Out Setup

1

2

Your TV has a special signal output capa- bility which allows you to hook up a sec- ond TV or monitor.

Just connect the second TV or monitor to the MONITOR OUT Audio/Video jacks locat- ed on the back of your TV. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device???s input settings.

ANT IN +75 ???

Component 1 - 2, RGB-DTV/PC, and DVI-DTV/PC input sources for main picture cannot be used for Monitor Out.

Second TV

S-Video Video Audio

A/V Cables Not included with TV

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Remote Control Functions in TV Mode

LIGHT

Illuminates the remote control keys.

TV/VIDEO

Selects: Analog, Video1, Video2, Front video, Component1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources.

FRONT

Selects the front video signal if a device, such as a camcorder or game player, is connected to the front video input jack.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off

THUMBSTICK

Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and to adjust the system set- tings and preferences, by moving to an option withF ED G and selecting the highlighted option with .

MENU

Brings up the main menu to the screen.

PIP

Toggles between PIP, POP (Picture-out-of-Picture) and Twin picture mode.

FREEZE

Captures and freezes the cur- rently-viewed main picture in PIP mode.

ENTER

MODE

Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, DVD, Cable, HDSTB, or Audio. Select other operating modes, for the remote to control external devices.

COMP/DVI

Selects: Component1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources.

SURF

Scrolls the Surf channel list.

SLEEP

Selects the amount of time before your TV turns itself off automatically.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.

PIP INPUT

Selects the input source for the sub picture.

SWAP

Switches the picture from PIP, POP, or twin picture to the main screen.

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Remote Control Functions in TV Mode

LIGHT

TV/VIDEO

NUMBER KEYPAD

For direct channel selection and programming functions.

MODE

FRONT

POWER COMP/DVI

POWER

Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode.

ENTER

When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects highlighted options.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increases/decreases the sound level.

RATIO

Changes the screen format or aspect ratio.

CC

Selects a closed caption mode for displaying captioning information if available on program.

VIDEO

Adjusts the factory preset pic- ture according to the room.

RECORD, PAUSE, REW, FFWD,

PLAY, STOP

Control the functions on your VCR.

ENTER

FLASHBK

Tunes to the last channel viewed.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Scrolls through available channels in EZ Scan memory.

AVL

To keep an equal volume level of each channel.

AUDIO

Selects the sound appropriate for the pro- gram's character.

SKIP

Playing CDs: Selects songs.

Playing DVDs: Selects movie chapters.

PIPCH+

SAP

Selects: Mono, Stereo, and SAP.

Changes to next higher PIP channel.

PIPCH-

Changes to next lower PIP channel

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On-Screen Displays

TV 6

PIP Display

This display appears when PIP is active.

10

AM 03:00

Mute

Appears when sound is muted.

Volume

Volume level is displayed while adjusting the sound.

Time

Appears if the Enter button is pressed on remote control.

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Front Panel Controls

2

5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Operation indicator. (See page 6).

Lamp indicator. (See page 6).

Temperature indicator. (See page 6).

POWER

MENU

ENTER (Same as ENTER button on your remote control)

VOLUME UP / DOWN

CHANNEL UP / DOWN

See menu pages for instructions on using the on- screen menus.

The POWER, CHANNEL, TV/VIDEO, and VOLUME but- tons work just as they do on your remote control.

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EZ Scan (Channel Search)

Automatically finds analog channels available through ANT IN input, and stores all active over-the-air and cable channels in memory on the channel list.

done so, plug in your TV to a standard 120V 60Hz power outlet.

Main Input

AUDIO

Sub Input

TIME

SPECIAL

2

3

4

5

6

7

If you have not done so, remove the back of the remote and install two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are prop- erly installed (check the +/??? symbols).

With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn your TV on.

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Setup menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select EZ Scan.

Press ENTER or the Right arrow button to start the EZ Scan channel search.

4/6

ENTER 5/7

4/6

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Create two different types of channel lists in memory: ???Custom list??? and ???Surf list???.

A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with (Enter). Once a channel is highlighted, you will be able to see whether the channel is currently added or deleted by referring to the small window at the top-left cor- ner of the screen.

You can create your own Surf list with up to 16 channels. It appears at the bot- tom-left corner of the screen.

Press the Surf button on the remote control when a channel is highlighted to add or delete the channel in the Surf list.

MODE

LIGHT

FRONT

TV/VIDEO

POWER COMP/DVI

1

2

3

4

5

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Setup menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select Ch.Edit and then press ENTER or the right arrow button.

You will now see a screen filled with channel numbers and a preview picture. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select a channel, then use ENTER to Hide or Show it. Press SURF to add the channel to the Surf List.

Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing or press MENU to save and return to the previous menu.

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Channel Label Setup

SETUP EZ Scan

Ch. Edit

TIME

SPECIAL

Choose preset labels for your channels.

Use Channel +/- on your remote control in the Ch. Label menu to select a channel for labeling, then choose a suitable label for the channel by pressing to attach the label to the selected channel.

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Main Picture Source Selection

Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

1

2

3

4

5

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Setup menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select Main Input.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow to access the Main Input menu, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select a source. Your Main picture source options are: Ant/Cable, Video 1, Video 2, Front Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB- DTV, RGB-PC, DVI-DTV, or DVI-PC.

Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing or press the LEFT arrow to save and return to the previous Menu.

1/3/4

2/4

1/3/4

5

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source (PIP) will show a smaller inset image.

Watching PIP

Press the PIP button to show the sub picture.

Each press of PIP changes the PIP options as shown below.

PIP Source Selection

Changes the picture source for the Picture-in-Picture image so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

Using the menu

Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle between Ant/Cable, Video 1, Video 2, and Front Video.

Do not display a fixed image on the screen for long periods of time. Doing so may cause image burn-in.

Not all sources are available for PIP.

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

Selecting PIP Channels

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Select the Ant/Cable source with the PIP INPUT button.

Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select a channel for the sub picture.

Swapping Pictures

Press the SWAP button.

Each time you press the SWAP button, you switch the Main and PIP pictures.

Moving the Sub Picture

In the PIP mode, each press of the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons will move the sub picture to a different position on the screen.

POP (Picture-outside-Picture)

Use POP to search the pictures for all the programmed chan- nels one-by-one on the 3 PIP screen display, while the main screen remains the current channel.

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Press PIP on the remote control with the PIP image on the screen to activate POP (Picture-outside-Picture) mode.

The pictures of all the programmed chan- nels are searched with the 3 PIP screen, as shown to the right.

???Press SWAP, to enlarge the selected channel being searched on the PIP screen to view it on the Main screen. (Main and sub pictures can be swapped if main picture source is Ant/Cable.)

Press the EXIT button to exit POP mode.

Run EZ Scan channel search before using POP mode.

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Twin Picture

Twin Picture splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 pictures to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen.

Watching Twin Picture

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Press the PIP button on the remote control in POP mode to activate twin picture mode. Select the Ant/Cable source with the PIP INPUT button.

Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select the desired channel for the sub picture.

Swapping Pictures

Press the SWAP button.

Each time you press SWAP, you switch the PIP and Main screen pictures.

Selecting an Input Signal Source for Sub Picture

Use the PIP INPUT button to select the input source for the sub picture.

Each time you press PIP INPUT, you toggle between Ant/Cable, Video 1,

Video 2, and Front Video.

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Video Menu Options

Adjust the picture's appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.

You can manually adjust the levels for the picture quality settings, such as Contrast, Brightness, Color, etc.

You can also select a preset value from the EZ Picture menu based on the category of the program.

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Video Menu Options

SETUP

Contrast F 90 G

AUDIO

TIME

SPECIAL

LOCK

???Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark levels of the picture. Press the right arrow button to activate adjusting.

???Brightness Adjusts the white or light level of the overall picture.

???Color Adjusts the intensity of all colors.

???Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image.

???Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

???EZ Picture Offers the following preset options for the picture settings. Off Lets you adjust the picture manually to your preferences.

Daylight Increases the levels of all picture settings to fit daylight conditions.Normal Restores the picture lev- els to their original settings.

Normal Restores the picture levels back to their original settings.

Night Time: Increases the levels of all picture settings to fit daylight conditions.

Movie Adjusts Video settings to enhance Movie viewing. Contrast and Sharpness levels are lowered so that the picture looks warm and soft.

Video Game Sets the picture settings to the levels that are more suitable to enjoy games. Color, Contrast and Sharpness levels are lowered to reduce the amount of glare.

Sports Sets the picture settings to the levels that are more suitable to view sporting events. Contrast and Color levels are raised so that an action scene appears clear and brilliant.

???Color Temperature Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture: Warm, Medium, or cool.

???Cinema Adjust the TV for the best picture for watching movies. To use Cinema, you must choose the Movie option in EZ Picture.

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Audio Menu Options

Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations.

and return to the previous menu.

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TIME

SPECIAL

LOCK

???EZ SoundRite Scans for changes in sound level during commercials, then adjusts the sound to match the current audio level of the TV program you are watching. You can also use this function with AVL button.

???EZ Sound Chooses the sound options manually.

Off Lets you adjust the Audio menu sound options manually. Normal Restores the sound settings to their original levels.

Stadium Stresses high frequency sounds and front surround sound to create the sensation you would experience in a stadium.

News Increases high frequency sounds to emphasize the human voice.

Music Increases both high and low frequency sounds to stress the sounds of musical instruments. Theater Stresses both high and low frequency sounds, in addition to the front surround sound, to create the sensation you would experience in a theater.

???Balance Adjusts the sound more to the left or right for the TV speakers.

???Treble Increases or decreases the higher frequency sounds from the TV speakers. Increases in treble, for example, make voice or string sounds stand out.

???Bass Increases or decreases the lower frequency sounds from the TV speakers.

???Front Surround Increases the front surround sound to create more open and expanded sound.

???TV Speaker Allows you to toggle the TV internal speakers Stereo, Center or off. If you want to use your external hi-fi stereo system, turn off the internal TV speakers. However, you may use the internal TV speak- ers as a center speaker to create a surround effect.

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Auto Clock Setup

Sets the time automatically from the PBS broadcast sig- nal.

The PBS channel signal includes information for the cor- rect time.

???Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to set the PBS channel.

???Time Zone - Selects the time zone for your viewing area.

???Daylight Savings - Sets Daylight Savings Auto, On, or Off, depending on whether or not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings.

???If you select Auto Clock, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to choose On or Off.

Press EXIT to save and return to TV 4 viewing or press the ENTER button to

save and return to the previous menu.

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Manual Clock Setup

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TV Turn Off Time Setup

Set up a time for your TV to automatically turn itself off each day.

Off Time function overrides On Time function if they are both set to the same time.

To cancel Off Time function, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select Off in step 4.

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TV Turn On Time Setup

Set up a time for your TV to automatically turn itself on each day.

Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV is turned on by the On time function, the TV will auto- matically turn itself off.

and return to the previous menu.

To cancel On Time function, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select Off in step 4.

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Sleep Timer Setup

Select a preset time to turn your TV off automatically.

SETUP

VIDEO

AUDIO

TIME

SPECIAL

LOCK

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2

3

4

5

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Time menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose Sleep Timer then press the RIGHT arrow to access the Sleep Timer menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose a preset turn off time.

Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing, or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu.

If you turn the TV off after setting sleep timer, the setting will be erased. Set it again if necessary.

ENTER

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Auto Off

If there is no input signal, the TV can be set up to switch to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes.

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5

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.

Press the ENTER or the RIGHT arrow but- ton to go to the Time menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to choose Auto Off then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Auto Off menu.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose On or Off.

Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing, or press the MENU button to save and return to the previous menu.

ENTER

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Aspect Ratio

???4:3 - Choose when you want to view a pic- ture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at both the left and right sides.

???16:9 - Choose when you want to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen. (Useful for viewing 4:3 formatted DVDs.)

???Horizon - Choose when you want to adjust the picture in a non-linear proportion, that is, more enlarged at both sides, to create a spectacular view.

???Zoom1 - Choose when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped.

???Zoom2 - Choose when you want the picture to be altered, both horizontally extended and vertically cropped. The picture taking a halfway trade off between alteration and screen coverage.

For RGB-PC/DVI-PC source, you can select either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios.

For RGB-DTV/DVI-DTV (720p, 1080i) or Component 1-2 (720p, 1080i) sources, you can select either 4:3, 16:9 or Zoom1-2 aspect ratios.

Aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 automatically for 720p or 1080i formats from component input1/2, RGB, or DVI sources.

After connecting external equipment to the TV, don???t display a still picture for a long time on the screen. Doing so may damage the TV screen.

TIME

SPECIAL

Lets you choose the way that an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV 16:9 aspect ratio TV screen. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be displayed according to your preference.

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Captions Setup

Off, EZ Mute, and On.

Using the CC button

AUDIO

EZ Demo

TIME

SPECIAL

ENTER

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Caption/Text Mode Selection

Select a closed caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on the program.

Captions displays information at any position on the screen usually the program's dialog.

Text displays information, usually at the bottom portion of the screen and is used for a data service, generally not program related.

CC 1, CC 2, CC 3, CC 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, or Text 4.

ENTER

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On-Screen Menus Language

Select your preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish, or French.

menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the language you wish to use for your on-screen menus.

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EZ Demo (Menu Review)

Use EZ Demo to scan the features and menu options available on your TV.

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Parental Lock Setup

Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific chan- nels, program ratings, and external sources.

If the Lock System is active, a password is required to gain access to this menu.

SETUP Lock System

SPECIAL

LOCK G

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Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Lock Menu.

Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Lock Menu.

See the next page for more details on your blocking options.

ENTER

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Parental Lock Setup (Contd.)

???Lock System: Activates or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously.

???Set Password: Changes the password by keying in a new password twice.

???Block Ch.: Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch.

???Movie Rating: Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the rat- ings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above the specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.

???TV Rating-Children: Keeps children from watching certain TV programs among only the programs intended for children, according to the ratings limit. This rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating - General menu, your children may view those programs.

???TV Rating-General: Blocks certain TV pro- grams that you and your family do not want to watch, based on the ratings.

???Aux. Block: Enables you to select a source for blocking among the source devices you have hooked up.

If you forget your password,

enter the number, 7777 to release the lock mode.

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Parental Lock (Ratings Overview)

Parental Lock Rating Descriptions

TV-Y7 (Children 7 Years & Older): Program is designed for children age 7 and above.

TV-G (General Audiences): Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested): Program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned): Program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for chil- dren under 14 years of age.

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only): Program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

G (General Audience): Suitable for all ages.

PG (Parental Guidance Suggested): Some program content may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned): Some program content may not be appropriate for children under 13.

R (Restricted): Children under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17: Not suitable for persons 17 and younger.

TV-Y (All Children): Program is determined to be appropriate for all children.

X: Adult only.

Blocking Off: Permits all programs.

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Programming the Remote

from step 2.

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Programming Code

VCRs

CATV

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Programming Codes

HDSTB

Audio

DVD

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Maintenance

Early malfunctions can be prevented. Please read pages 2, 3, and 4 in the front of the manual and follow the recommendations provided. Careful and regular cleaning can enhance the appearance of your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull the plug out of the power outlet before you begin any cleaning.

SCREEN CLEANING

1.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.

2.Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your TV.

CABINET CLEANING

1.Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet.

2.Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again.

3.Let the cabinet air-dry before turning the TV on.

WOOD CABINETS

Use a quality wood cleaner and polish. This will protect the TV from dirt and dust, as well as keep the cabinet looking new.

EXTENDED ABSENCE

If you intend to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it???s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. If you use an off-air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving.

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Maintenance (Contd.)

PICTURE INTERFERENCE

Even though you may be getting cable service, the signal may be weak, which means the quality of your picture may suffer due to other factors. If there are problems with the image on your TV, consult the Troubleshooting guide on the following pages. You may also want to contact your cable service provider to determine if the problem is from the cable service.

VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED-PATTERN DISPLAYS

If you use your TV to play video games or for other uses that have single,

fixed images, such as a photo-CD player, you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high. If static images, like network identification patterns, are left on the screen for too long, they can leave a permanent impression on the TV screen. You can reduce the chance of this happening by limiting the amount of time you use the fixed-image display, and by reducing the contrast and brightness levels.

If you unplug your TV from a wall power outlet, you may have to reset the clock using the Time menu described earlier.

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Troubleshooting

Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself.

Snowy picture and unclear sound.

???Check your antenna connection or location.

???Check your cable input.

???Check to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected.

Interference: Sharp lines across the screen and unclear sound.

The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment

??? If possible increase the distance between your TV and the offending appliance or shut one of them off.

Normal picture but no sound.

???Check sound level.

???Make sure the TV sound is not muted.

???Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast, not your TV.

???Are the Audio cables connected properly?

???Are the wires for external speakers (if you have external speakers) connected properly?

???Make sure your speakers are turned on inthe Audio menu.

???If your audio mode is set to SAP, that channel may not have an SAP program.

No picture and unclear sound.

???Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other?

???Make sure output channels on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).

???Check that all connections are tight.

No picture and no sound.

???Is the AC power cord plugged in?

???Check that your AC power outlet works. (Test it by plugging in something else or try another outlet.)

???Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly.

???Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

No color, but the sound is O.K.

???Check the color settings in the Video menu.

???Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

Picture has a big black box on it, but the sound is O.K.

???The Caption option may be in Text mode. Select Caption 1, or OFF in the Captions/Text menu.

Picture has two horizontal black bars, one on top and one on bottom.

???Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a square, but the program is a rectangle. Think of the bars as empty space the program doesn???t fill; not picture that???s blocked out. Because this format is a

direct representation of film as you see it in the movies, you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars.

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Troubleshooting (Contd.)

Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR.

???Check to see if all the connections are secure.

???Look in the Audio mode menu to see if all the settings are correct.

???You are using channel 3 or 4 to view your VCR. No stereo sound is present under that decision.

The PIP inset is black or lacks contrast.

???Check to be sure that the PIP source is turned on.

???You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu.

???Check that all the wires are connected properly.

???Check to see if your input source for PIP is set correctly.

The PIP inset is ???snow??? when the source is Antenna.

??? Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected or change the PIP to another source.

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Glossary

A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide as they relate to these TVs.

COMPONENT INPUT (PR PB Y) Series of input jacks provided for extremely accurate picture reproduction yielding a higher quality pic- ture than standard video inputs.

DVD

DVI INPUT

DTV

DTV FORMATS

480I

480p

720p/1080i

Optical disc storage technology. Digital video disc player. A disc that contains movies etc. in digital format.

Digital video interface. Video multimedia standard for computer text and graphics. Port for DVI connector.

Digital television source, (set-top box).

Standard DTV format. Enhanced DTV format.

(HDTV) High definition video formats.

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Glossary (Contd.)

A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide as they relate to these TVs.

POP (PICTURE-OUTSIDE-PICTURE) Additional PIP-type viewing feature.

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Product Specifications

RGB input (1)

DVI input (1)

RGB/DVI audio input (1 set)

Variable audio output (1 set)

Audio center mode input (1)

Calibration port (1)

External Speaker output (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Notes

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Notes

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(Warranty Contd.)

CONCERNING PIXEL FUNCTIONALITY: Your LCD Rear Projection Television contains about 921600 individual pixels. LCD Projection displays typically contain a small number of pixels that do not function normally. Your display has been inspected and is in compliance with manufacturer???s specifications, indicating that any pixel defects do not effect the operation or use of your display.

READ YOUR OPERATING GUIDE CAREFULLY SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF YOUR LCD REAR PRO-

JECTION DISPLAY AND HOW TO ADJUST THE CONSUMER CONTROLS.

IMPORTANT: Please fill out and mail in your Product Registration Card or go to www.lgservice.com to register your product online. This information allows us to reach you promptly should we discover a safety or reliability problem that could affect you.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS

FOR SERVICE:

For warranty service information, please contact the LG??Brand Customer Support telephone number listed below.

When calling for service, please have your product model number, serial number and the date of purchase or the date of original installation available.

If a replacement unit is required, under some circumstances you may be asked to provide a reserve deposit to the LG??Brand Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days.

If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defective unit to the LG??Brand Service Center.

Parts and service in accordance with the LG??Brand warranty is our responsibility and will be provided without charge. Other service requirements will be at the owner???s expense. If you have problems in obtaining satisfactory warranty ser- vice, write or call the LG??Brand Customer Interactive Service.

To assure proper credit and avoid unnecessary charges, you must obtain a Return Authorization before returning any product to the Factory Service Center. Contact the number below or your authorized LG??Brand repair facility for details.

Before you call for warranty service, check your operating guide ??? you may avoid a service call.

LG Customer Interactive Center

P. O. Box 240007

201 James Record Road

Huntsville, Alabama 35824

ATTN: CIC

Telephone number: 1-201-816-2000

This number is a toll-free number

Follow menu prompts when the call is answered

Web address: www.lgservice.com

Telephone Center Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 365 days per year

Service for your LG??Brand Rear Projection Television is provided through LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., the authorized LG??Brand Service Center for the United States.

LG??Brand LCD Rear Projection Televisions are marketed and distributed in the United States by LG Electronics Corporation, 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824.

LG?? Brand

LCD Rear Projection Television

U.S. Limited Warranty

Your LG?? brand LCD Rear Projection Television will be repaired or replaced as set forth below, if it proves to be defec- tive in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effec- tive from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIM-

ITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE

EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS

WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

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