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LCD
Color Television

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : RU-13LA60

Internet Home Page : http://www.lg.ca

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 ser-
vice.

Summary of Contents for RU-13LA60

Page 1: ...Page http www lg ca 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 ser vice ...

Page 2: ... 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 inter ference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en...

Page 3: ...mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer 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 combina tion to overturn 9 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufactur...

Page 4: ...ng to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the fol lowing conditions 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 f...

Page 5: ...Connections 19 DVD Player Connections 20 DTV Set top box Connections 21 Turning the TV on 22 TV Mode Menus 23 Menu Language Selection 24 Finding Erasing channels 25 Favorite Channel Memory 27 Closed Captions 41 Parental Control 44 Auto Off 46 Key lock 47 Video Picture Setup 32 Audio Sound Setup 35 Setting the Clock 28 Off Timer Setup 29 On Timer Setup 30 Sleep Timer Setup 31 Maintenance 48 Product...

Page 6: ...l Side Control Panel Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Remote Control Sensor Power Standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates green when the TV is turned on ch vol menu enter on off tv video I Enter Button Menu Button TV Video Button On Off Button ...

Page 7: ...PR PB Y Power Cord Socket This TV operates on AC power Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power Antenna Input Kensington Security System Connector Refer to P 15 DVD DTV IN Component 480i Input Headphone Jack Audio Video Input S Video Input Connection Panel Connection Panel Back of the Back of the TV TV ...

Page 8: ...cr ch ch vol enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 vol exit menu audio flashbk cc sleep video Controls 8 MUTE NUMBERS CHANNEL DE TV VIDEO FCR MULTIMEDIA AUDIO CC Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons PAGE 27 PAGE 17 21 PAGE 40 PAGE 35 PAGE 42 ...

Page 9: ... Video S video Component Select each mode for watching the corre sponding external equipment TV programs Cable TV Video S Video Component MUL MULTIMEDIA TIMEDIA Button Button on Remote Control on Remote Control Each press of this button changes the view ing source as indicted below TV programs Cable TV Component MENU VIDEO SLEEP FLASHBK Press the FLASHBK button to view the last program you were wa...

Page 10: ...es For Using Remote Control Pull the battery cover upward in the direction shown by the arrow and remove it 1 2 3 Insert the batteries with correct polarity match and Replace the battery compartment cover Install two AAA 1 5V batteries Don t mix used batteries with new batteries Remove batteries when you won t use the remote control for a long time Liquid leakage from batteries may damage the remo...

Page 11: ...essories Remote Control 1 5V 1 5V Power cord Operating guide AAA Batteries power mute tv video multimedia mts fcr ch ch vol enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 vol exit menu audio flashbk cc sleep video Tie bands Arrange the wires with the tie band Holder ...

Page 12: ...holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear A V cover as shown Close cover a Attach the wire holders to the holes provided on the TV back panel as shown b Route the wires inside the wire holders and then pull the wires through the hole on the TV stand Rear Cover Rear Cover W Wire Holders ire Holders K K K K ...

Page 13: ...ivel TV Swivel Notes If the TV feels cold to the touch there may be a small flicker when turned on This is normal there is nothing wrong with TV Some dot defects may appear on the screen like red green or blue spots However this will have no adverse effect on the monitor s performance Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger s against it for long periods of time Doing so may produce so...

Page 14: ...onal Wall Mount 14 An optional wall mount is available for this TV see your LG dealer For installation follow the instructions provide with the optional wall mount Installation on the W Installation on the Wall all K K ...

Page 15: ...ed installation and use of the Kensington Security System refer to the user s guide provided with the Kensington Security System For further information contact http www kensington com the internet homepage of the Kensington company Kensington sells security systems for expensive electronic equipment such as notebook PCs and LCD projectors Note The Kensington Security System is an optional item K ...

Page 16: ...e a 75Ω round 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 When 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 the antenna as shown to the right...

Page 17: ... the tv video button on the remote control to select TV Ant In or Video source depending on connection setup 1 or 2 Connection 1 Set cable box switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number Connection 2 Select VIDEO source input to use Audio Video In connections b Select channels with the cable box TV VCR RF Cable R AUDIO L VIDEO L 75 Ω ANT IN S VIDEO H P AC INPUT VIDEO IN R L PB VID...

Page 18: ...nel Watching VCR a Use tv video button on the remote control to select TV Ant In or Video source depending on connection setup 1 or 2 Connection 1 Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number Connection 2 Select VIDEO source input to use Audio Video In connections b Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR L OUT IN CH3 CH4...

Page 19: ...n the TV 2 Viewing Setup Camcorder Video Game set tv video Video Turn on the external A V equipment Turn the TV on and use the tv video button to select Video source On Remote Control W Watching External atching External A V Source A V Source R AUDIO VIDEO L 75 Ω ANT IN S VIDEO VIDEO IN R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO TV Connection Panel External Equipment Connection Panel ...

Page 20: ...onnect DVD DTV output jacks to TV s COMPONENT 480i Y PB PR jacks and S video jack Connect DVD DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV L 75 Ω ANT IN S VIDEO H P AC INPUT VIDEO IN R L PB VIDEO MONO COMPONENT 480i DVD DTV IN AUDIO Y PR AUDIO Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO L R TV Connection Panel DVD Connection Panel or TV INPUT Y PB PR DVD OUTPUT Y Y Y Y Cb B Y Pb PB Cr R Y Pr PR Note t...

Page 21: ...ponent Turn on the DTV receiver Set top Box Turn the TV on and use tv video button to select Component source On Remote Control Connect DVD DTV output to COMPONENT 480i Y PB PR jack inputs on the TV Connect DTV L R audio outputs to the TV s AUDIO L R input jacks Note DTV set top box is required to receive DTV programming TV Connections Panel DTV Receiver Set top Box Connections Panel tv video ...

Page 22: ... power cord correctly At this moment the TV is switched to standby mode 1 Press power on the remote control to turn the TV on 2 Select the viewing source by pressing tv video or multimedia repeat edly 3 After viewing press the power button on the remote control The TV screen goes dark and it reverts to standby mode Note See page 25 if you have not EZ Scaned the TV to receive channels in your local...

Page 23: ...u option DE Move F G Adjust Menu Captions Off Caption Text CC 1 Key lock Off Parental ctl Language English DE Move G Next Menu Balance 0 AVL Off DE Move G Next Menu Ch edit Favorite ch EZ Scan EZ Audio DE Move G Next Menu Off timer On timer Auto off Off Clock AM DE Move F G Adjust Menu Contrast 85 Brightness 50 Color 70 Sharpness 50 Tint 0 EZ Video Clear ...

Page 24: ...English Español Français Language Language 3 Use the volume F G buttons to select the language for the menus to appear in DE Move F G Adjust Menu Captions Off Caption Text CC 1 Key lock Off Parental ctl Language English DE Move F G Adjust Menu Captions Off Caption Text CC 1 Key lock Off Parental ctl Language English Each press of volume F G buttons selects languages in the order shown below ...

Page 25: ...l stop and only channels pro gramming up to that time will remain in memory EZ Scan function can memorize only the channels which are being received at that time EZ Scan Channel Search EZ Scan Channel Search 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below Wait for EZ Scan to complete the channel search cycle before choosing a channel The TV scans for over the air channels and then channels pr...

Page 26: ...en press the volume G button 5 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing DE Move G Next Menu Ch edit Favorite ch EZ Scan DE Move FG Adjust Menu Memory Erase Memory Channel 13 Fine 0 Channel 13 4 Use the channel D E to select Channel and then use the number button or volume F G buttons to select a channel you want to memory or erase DE Move FG Adjust Menu Memory Erase Memory Channel 13...

Page 27: ...l D E buttons to select the first favorite channel position Use the volume F G buttons to set the desired channel number for first favorite channel 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing i e To change channel 2 to channel 30 Repeat this step to memorize the other 4 channels Press the volume F G buttons To tune to a favorite channel press the fcr Favorite Channel Review button rep...

Page 28: ... button to save and return to TV viewing 4 Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to set the cur rent minutes If you hold the channel D button the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 01 02 58 59 and changed in the reverse sequence for channel E button The clock starts when you press the menu button DE Move G Next Menu Clock AM Off timer On timer Auto off Off Clock FG Move D...

Page 29: ...ess the exit button to save and return to TV viewing 4 Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to set the min utes If you hold the channel D button the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 01 02 58 59 and changed in the reverse sequence for channel E button FG Move DE Adjust Menu Clock Off timer 00 PM On timer Run Auto off FG Move DE Adjust Menu Clock Off timer 10 PM On timer...

Page 30: ...at turn on On Timer setup is complete Clock Off timer On timer AM Auto off TV 3 Vol 30 Run FG Move DE Adjust Menu Clock Off timer On timer 8 30 AM Auto off TV 3 Vol 30 Run TV 3 6 Press the volume G button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the volume you want 7 Press the volume G button and then use the channel D E buttons to select Hold or Run Each press of channel D E button changes ...

Page 31: ...ect sleep 0 Sleep timer turns the TV off at the preset time When the sleep time you want is displayed on the screen don t press the sleep button again To check the remaining sleep time press the sleep button once To change sleep time setting press the sleep button repeatedly to select time setting you want If you turn the TV off after setting the sleep timer the setting will be erased Sleep 0 FG 1...

Page 32: ...rance 3 Press the enter A button to save Each press of volume F G button selects a different picture appearance Clear Optimum User Soft EZ Video adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance When adjusting picture options contrast brightness color sharpness and tint manually EZ Video automatically changes to User EZ Video Clear FG EZ V EZ Video ideo ...

Page 33: ... the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Manual Picture Control User Option Manual Picture Control User Option DE Move FG Adjust Menu Contrast 85 Brightness 50 Color 70 Sharpness 50 Tint 0 EZ Video Clear Contrast 35 Use the channel D E button to select another picture option Contrast Brightness Sharpness and Color are adjustable from 0 to 100 Tint is adjustable from Red 50 to Green 50 ...

Page 34: ... the channel D E buttons to select the Ch edit option 5 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing DE Move FG Adjust Menu Memory Erase Memory Channel 13 Fine 0 Fine 0 3 4 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Fine option Use the volume F G buttons to adjust the picture appearance to your preference DE Move G Next Menu Ch edit Favorite ch EZ Scan ...

Page 35: ...s the enter A button to save EZ EZ Audio Audio 1 Press the audio button on the remote control 2 Use the audio button or volume F G button to select the desired setting for the sound EZ Audio User FG Each press of volume F G button changes the EZ Audio option as shown Flat Movie User Music Sports ...

Page 36: ... the volume G button 4 Use the volume F G buttons to select the band you want to adjust and then use the channel D E but tons to adjust the band level 6 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing 3 Use the channel D E button to select the User option DE Move G Next Menu Balance 0 AVL Off EZ Audio FG Move DE Adjust Menu 0 1 0 5 1 5 5 0 10KHz Flat Movie Music Sports User ...

Page 37: ...on to select the Balance option 3 Sound Balance Sound Balance Use the volume F G button to adjust the balance Balance is preset at 0 DE Move G Next Menu Balance 0 AVL Off EZ Audio DE Move FG Adjust Menu EZ Audio Balance 0 AVL Off Balance 0 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing ...

Page 38: ... E buttons to select the AVL option 3 A AVL VL Auto V Auto Volume Leveler olume Leveler Use the volume F G buttons to select On or Off Each press of volume F G buttons changes the screen display as indicated On Off DE Move G Next Menu Balance 0 AVL Off EZ Audio DE Move FG Adjust Menu EZ Audio Balance 0 AVL Off AVL Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing ...

Page 39: ... secondary language and stereo modes in bilingual signals MONO The primary language is heard from left and right speakers in mono sound STEREO The primary language is heard from left and right speakers in stereo sound SAP The secondary language is heard from both left and right speakers in mono sound Mono Stereo SAP Selecting Bilingual Signal Second Selecting Bilingual Signal Second Audio Program ...

Page 40: ...s restored current volume level is displayed on the screen Plug headphones in to H P jack as shown Adjust sound level to a headphone using the volume F G buttons While you are listening to sound through a headphone s TV speakers will not be heard Mute removes the speaker sound Using mute is convenient if the user needs to answer a phone call while viewing the TV Mute Mute Mute Using Headphones Usi...

Page 41: ...an also aid in teaching language skills The picture at left shows a typical caption IGNITION Picture may flutter drift suffer from black spots or horizon tal streaking Usually caused by interference from automo bile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two paths One is the direct path and the ot...

Page 42: ...xt page 2 Use the volume F G buttons to select Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 3 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing T Text Setup ext Setup DE Move FG Adjust Menu Language English Captions Off Caption Text CC 1 Key lock Off Parental ctl Caption Text CC 1 1 Press the cc button on the remote control to select Captions 2 Use the cc button or the volume F G buttons to select On and p...

Page 43: ...ing Each time you press the volume F G buttons the caption mode is changed one by one as shown below This TV is programmed to remember the caption text mode it was last set to when you turn the POWER off Operating the Captions Operating the Captions DE Move FG Adjust Menu Captions Off Caption Text CC 1 Key lock Off Parental ctl Language English DE Move FG Adjust Menu Language English Captions Off ...

Page 44: ... shown in theaters Movie Ratings Unblocked G and Above general audience PG and Above parental guidance suggested PG 13 and Above 13 years and up R and Above restricted NC 17 and Above 18 years and up 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 Abov...

Page 45: ...9 Use the channel D E buttons to select the Set Password option Enter a four number password Enter it again when requested A new password may be chosen each time blocking is set up 6 Use the channel D E buttons to select the Lock on off option Use the volume F G buttons to turn the lock On Press the exit button to save the blocking setups and exit 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown 2 U...

Page 46: ...option 3 Use the volume F G buttons to select On or Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Each press of volume F G buttons toggles between On and Off On Off 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown DE Move G Next Menu Off timer On timer Auto off Off Clock AM DE Move FG Adjust Menu Clock Off timer On timer Auto off Off Auto off Off ...

Page 47: ...t can only be used with the remote control This feature can prevent unauthorized viewing 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown 2 Use the channel D E buttons to select the the Key lock option 3 Use the volume F G buttons to select On or Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Each press of volume F G buttons tog gles between On and Off On Off This TV is programmed to r...

Page 48: ... and wipe the cabinet again 3 Let the cabinet air dry before turning your TV on If you expect to leave your TV unused for a long time such as a vacation unplug the power cord from the wall power outlet to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges If you use an antenna you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving Early malfunctions can be prevented...

Page 49: ...sion Screen LCD Panel Power consumption 45 W Audio output 1 W 1 W External input ports Power cord socket 1 Component 480i input 1 set S VIDEO input 1 Headphone jack 1 Video Audio input 1 set Antenna input 1 Power supply cord set Standard North America three wire earth grounding with flexible cord SJT type or higher type CAUTION If replacing a part becomes necessary replace the part with an exact d...

Page 50: ...e images Remote control does not work Cannot tune desired channel CHECK THESE THINGS Is power cord plugged in Is television turned on Check batteries in remote control Try another channel station trouble Check antenna connections Check for local interference Adjust the antenna Adjust the picture control Program channels using AUTO PROGRAM ...

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