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Installation

Cable

Cable

TV  Setup

TV  Setup

External

External

A/V Source Setup

A/V Source Setup

VCR Setup

VCR Setup

- In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the

fcr button or flashbk buttons are pressed.

Connection 1

Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same

channel number.

Connection

2

1. Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corre-

sponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the TV to
a VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left =
white, and Audio Right = red).

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the

VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) 

3. Use the 

TV/VIDEO

button on the remote control to select

Video1 

or

Video2

. (If connected to S-VIDEO on side panel,

select the 

S-Video

external input source.)

Connection 1

1. Select 3 or 4 with channel switch on cable box.
2. Tune the TV channel to the same selected output channel

of cable box.

3. Select channels at the cable box or with the cable box

remote control.

Connection

2

1. Connect the audio/video output jacks on Cable Box to the

corresponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the
TV to Cable Box, match the jack colors 

(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

2. Use the 

TV/VIDEO

button on the remote control to select

Video1 

or

Video2

.

3. Select channels with the cable box remote control.

Connections

Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V
equipment to the corresponding input jacks on the TV.
When connecting the TV to external A/V equipment,
match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white,
and Audio Right = red).

Viewing Setup

1. Turn on the external A/V equipment.
2. Use the 

TV/VIDEO

button on the remote control to

select

Video1

or

Video2

.

3. Operate the corresponding external equipment.

Refer to external equipment operating guide.

1

Typical
Antennas

VCR

Direct
Connection

2

- After subscribing to a local cable TV service and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming.

- For further cable TV information, contact a local cable service provider.

1

Cable Box 

2

Camcorder

Video Game set

External

Equipment

External Equipment Connections Continued

External Equipment Connections Continued

Summary of Contents for 17LX1R

Page 1: ... 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 MODEL 17LX1R P N 3828TUL315C 0503 REV00 Printed in Korea Internet Home Page http www lge com http www lg ca ...

Page 2: ...erference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep...

Page 3: ...ry cloth 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding...

Page 4: ...e Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit that is a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits Check the specification page of this owner s manual to be certain Do not overload ...

Page 5: ...enu Options Memorizing the Channels with EZ Scan 16 Add Delete Channels with Manual Program 16 Favorite Channels Setup 16 Picture Menu Options EZ Video 17 Manual Picture Control User option 17 Picture format ARC 17 Sound Menu Options EZ Audio 18 Equalizer Adjustments 18 AVL Auto Volume Leveler 18 Sound Balance 18 Stereo SAP Broadcasts Setup 18 Time Menu Options Auto Clock Setup 19 Manual Clock Set...

Page 6: ...ensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode illuminates green when the set is switched on IN2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Enter Button Menu Button TV Video Button On Off Button AUDIO Input VIDEO Input Audio Video Input PC Input PC sound Input AC Input DVD DTV Input Headphone Jack S Video Input Antenna Input ...

Page 7: ...nt or PC mode VIDEO Refer to p 17 SLEEP Refer to p 20 FLASHBK Press the FLASHBK button to return to the last channel you were watching AUDIO Refer to p 18 CC Refer to p 21 TV VIDEO Selects TV Video1 Video2 S Video Component or PC mode FCR Refer to p 16 NUMBER buttons Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity Use two 1 5V batteries of AAA typ...

Page 8: ...e monitor s performance c Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger s against it for long periods of time Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen Kensington Security System Kensington Security System 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 in...

Page 9: ... cover backside while pushing the two tabs and then lift it up Connect the antenna cable to the socket marked 75 Ω on the back For the best reception an outdoor antenna should be used To connect an additional equipment see the External Equipment Connections section Connect the power cord Close the back cover 3 15 Cable Holders Cable Holders Thread then pull the cables through the hole on the TV st...

Page 10: ... cable insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection nut If you have a 300Ω flat wire connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and then connect the converter to the antenna jack on the TV If using 75Ω round cable do not bend the bronze wire It may cause poor picture quality In poor signal areas to get better picture quality install a signal amplifier to the antenna as shown to th...

Page 11: ...nnection 2 1 Connect the audio video output jacks on Cable Box to the corresponding input jacks on the TV When connecting the TV to Cable Box match the jack colors Video yellow Audio Left white and Audio Right red 2 Use the TV VIDEO button on the remote control to select Video1 or Video2 3 Select channels with the cable box remote control Connections Connect the audio video output jacks on the ext...

Page 12: ...o watch digitally broadcast programs purchase and connect a digital set top box Connections Connect the digital set top box video outputs to the COMPONENT Y PB PR jacks and connect the digital set top box audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks Viewing Setup 1 Turn on the digital set top box Refer to the owner s manual for the digital set top box 2 Use the TV VIDEO or MULTIMEDIA button on the remote cont...

Page 13: ...o change the computer video output format please refer to the operating manual for the computer you are using b If the message Out of range appears on the screen adjust the PC output to a format listed in the Displayable Monitor Output Format Specifications chart above c The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate DPM Display Power Management mode If the PC g...

Page 14: ...the adjustment range may change Phase Remove any horizontal noise and clear up or sharpen the character images The range adjustment is 0 100 Based on the input mode the adjustment range may change Auto configure Automatically adjusts the screen position clock and clock phase The displayed image will disappear for a few seconds while Auto configuration is in progress Reset Returns to the default se...

Page 15: ...uipment connections Plug the AC Adapter into the TV then plug the AC Adapter into a power outlet At this time the TV is switched to standby mode In standby mode press the POWER CH D E TV VIDEO MULTIMEDIA or NUMBER button on the remote control or ON OFF CH D E TV VIDEO located on the TV to turn the TV on 2 Select the viewing source by pressing TV VIDEO or MULTIMEDIA repeatedly Note See page 17 if y...

Page 16: ...ver the air or from a cable type service provider NOTES When the channel search is complete use the D E buttons to review the memorized channels If you press the ENTER button in auto programming the function will stop and only channels programming up to that time will remain Auto program function can memorize only the channels which are being received at that time Channel To start EZ Scan Manual p...

Page 17: ... appearance You can also adjust EZ Video in the Picture menu Clear Optimum and Soft are preset for good picture quality at the factory and cannot be changed Clear Optimum Soft User Picture Contrast 85 EZ Video Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint F G OK MENU D E You can watch TV in various picture formats 16 9 Zoom 4 3 Repeatedly press the ARC button to select your desired picture format 16 9 ...

Page 18: ... Sports User D E F G Move Adjust  Exit 0 1 0 5 1 5 10 KHz Sound EZ Audio AVL Balance F G OK MENU D E Flat Music Movie Sports User G Sound EZ Audio AVL Balance F G OK MENU D E AVL maintains an equal volume level automatically even if the channel is changed 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the Sound menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select A VL 3 Press th...

Page 19: ...aylight Savings Time Auto Off or On depending on whether or not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time 7 Press the ENTER button to save The time is set automatically through from a PBS broadcast signal The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time Manual Clock Setup Manual Clock Setup 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select th...

Page 20: ...timer are active 7 Press the ENTER button to save Timer Clock Off timer On timer Auto off F G OK MENU D E AM TV 2 Volume 30 Run Sleep Sleep T Timer Setup imer Setup The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at a preset time 1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of minutes First the Sleep option appears on the screen followed by the following sleep timer options 10 20 30 60 90 120 180 and...

Page 21: ... for the hearing impaired and it can also aid in teaching lan guage skills The picture at left shows a typical caption IGNITION Picture may flutter drift suffer from black spots or horizontal streaking Usually caused by inter ference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appli ances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two path...

Page 22: ...t Captions Key lock Parental Logo F G OK MENU D E CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Caption T Caption Text ext 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the Special menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Caption Text 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select caption CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 CAPTION The term for the words tha...

Page 23: ...years and older X adult If you set PG 13 and Above G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and X will be blocked For Television programs including made for TV movies General TV Ratings Unblocked TV G and Above general audience individual categories do not apply TV PG and Above parental guidance suggested TV 14 and Above 14 years and older TV MA mature audience Children TV Ratings Unblocked...

Page 24: ... or off 3 Set password Press the D E button to select Set password Press the G button and then enter a four digit password Enter it again when requested 4 Press the D E button to select type of blocking to be set 5 Press the G button and then use D E button to select type of ratings to block Age block and Content block and Canadian option menus also have sub menus So repeat steps 4 and 5 in the su...

Page 25: ...s a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges Early malfunctions can be prevented Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning th...

Page 26: ...experiencing problems tune to another station Station signal is weak reorient antenna to receive weaker station Check for sources of possible interference Lines or streaks in pictures Check antenna Change the direction of the antenna Check whether the product is turned on Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet Check your antenna ...

Page 27: ... turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the product No output from one of the speakers Adjust Balance in menu option Screen color is unstable or single color Check the signal cable Reinstall the PC video card The signal is out of range There is a problem in PC mode Only PC mode applied Adjust resolution horizontal frequency or vertical frequency Check it whether the signal cable is co...

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