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TV Overview

INTRODUCTION

Accessories

AC Adapter

PC Signal Cable

PC Sound Cable

1.5V

Power Cord

Operating Guide

AAA

Batteries

Remote Control

power

mute

tv/video multimedia mts

fcr

vol

enter

vol

exit

audio

flashbk

sleep

video

pip

position

pip input

Tie Bands

- Arrange the wires

with the tie bands.

RU-15LA61 Only

- 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

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Summary of Contents for RU-15LA61

Page 1: ...ome Page http www lge com 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: ...y 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 manufact...

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: ...s 21 PC Computer Connections 22 use TV as a Monitor PC Mode Functions Check 24 PC Mode Adjustments 25 Turning the TV on 30 TV Mode Menus 31 Onscreen Menu Language 32 Finding Erasing channels 33 Favorite Channel Memory 35 Video Picture Setup 42 Audio Sound Setup 45 6 Closed Captions 50 Key Lock 53 Parental Control 54 Auto Clock Setup 36 Manual Clock Setup 37 Off Timer Setup 38 On Timer Setup 39 Aut...

Page 6: ...MONO DPM STEREO ST SAP MONO DPM SAP STEREO ST R R Remote Control Sensor DPM Indicator RU 15LA61 Only SAP Indicator Mono Indicator Stereo Indicator Power Standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates green when the TV is turned on ...

Page 7: ...i PC SOUND VIDEO IN DVD DTV IN AUDIO R L VIDEO PR PB Y L R AUDIO MONO Back of the Back of the TV TV Audio Video Input This manual mainly explains the features for the RU 15LA61 PC Input PC sound Input Antenna Input DC 12V Input DVD DTV IN Component 480i 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO Input RU 15LA61 RU 15LA61 RU 20LA61 RU 20LA61 Kensington Security System Connector Refer to P 15 DC 15V Input ...

Page 8: ...O AUDIO R IN2 L MONO Side Control Panel Side Control Panel Side Connection Panel Side Connection Panel Channel Buttons Volume Buttons ch vol menu enter on off tv video I Enter Button Menu Button TV Video Button On Off Button Headphone Jack S Video Input Video Input Audio Input ...

Page 9: ...lect TV Video 1 Video 2 S Video Component RGB PC RGB PC only available for RU 15LA61 FCR MULTIMEDIA Select TV Component RGB PC RGB PC only available for RU 15LA61 AUDIO CC RU 15LA61 Only RU 15LA61 Only PIP POSITION PIP INPUT PIP CHANNEL DE MENU VIDEO FLASHBK Press the FLASHBK button to return to the last channel you were watching Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons PAGE 35 PAGE 16 23 PAG...

Page 10: ...rol 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 remote Installing Batteries ...

Page 11: ...ltimedia mts fcr ch ch vol enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 vol exit menu audio flashbk cc sleep video pip position pip input ch Tie Bands Arrange the wires with the tie bands RU 15LA61 Only 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 12: ... after connecting the power cord to the AC adapter first e Reinstall the connection panel cover b c d Connections Connections 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 appearing as tiny red green or blue spots However they will have no adverse effect on the monitor s pe...

Page 13: ...the cover b Install wires as necessary c Reinstall the cover Align the holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear A V cover as shown e Close cover Thread then pull the wires through the hole on the TV stand Rear Rear A V Cover A V Cover W Wire Holders ire Holders K ...

Page 14: ...ing the TV V TV Viewing iewing Angle Angle 3 12 S VIDE O VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R IN3 L MONO IN3 L MONO The TV can be conveniently swiveled on its stand 30 degrees to the left or right to provide the optimum viewing angle Swivel Stand Swivel Stand MONO STEREO ST DUAL MONO STEREO ST DUAL ...

Page 15: ... 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 accessory...

Page 16: ...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 a signal amplifi er to the antenna as shown to ...

Page 17: ...eo 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 R AUDIO L VIDEO ANT IN 75 Ω PC INPUT COMPONENT 480i 480p 720p 1080i PC SOUND VIDEO IN DVD ...

Page 18: ...CR 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 1 or 2 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 ANT IN 75 Ω PC INPUT CO...

Page 19: ...e TV 2 Viewing Setup Camcorder Video Game set tv video Video 1 Turn on the external A V equipment Turn the TV on and use the tv video button to select Video 1 or 2 source On Remote Control W Watching External atching External A V Source A V Source PC INPUT PC SOUND VIDEO IN R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO R AUDIO VIDEO L TV Connection Panel External Equipment Connection Panel ...

Page 20: ...D DTV output jacks to TV s COMPONENT 480i 480p 720p 1080i Y PB PR jacks Connect DVD DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV ANT IN 75 Ω PC INPUT COMPONENT 480i 480p 720p 1080i PC SOUND VIDEO IN DVD DTV IN AUDIO R L VIDEO PR PB Y L R AUDIO MONO AUDIO Y PB PR L R TV Connection Panel DVD Connection Panel TV INPUT Y PB PR DVD OUTPUT Y Y Y Y Cb B Y Pb PB Cr R Y Pr PR Note On Remote C...

Page 21: ...omponent 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 480p 720p 1080i 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 P...

Page 22: ...ntrol 1 Connections Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting to the TV See the next page Connect the TV to the PC with the PC cable Connect the PC audio output to the TV s PC SOUND input PC INPUT PC SOUND VIDEO IN R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO TV Connections Panel PC Connections Panel After setup be sure to set TV to select RGB PC source on TV tv video ...

Page 23: ...synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate DPM Display Power Management mode If the PC goes to power saving mode the monitor automatically switches to DPM mode Displayable Monitor Output Format Specifications VGA SVGA MAC XGA 640x400 640x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x76...

Page 24: ... CH CH Picture CH CH Sound CH CH Timer CH CH Special EZ Video G G User G G EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G Move G Next F G Move G Next F G Clock G G Off timer G G On timer G G Auto off G G Move G Next F G PC G G PIP G G Move G Next F G You re not available to use the Channel menu in Video1 2 S Video Component or RGB PC mode If you operate the channel menu PC mode is chaged to TV source automatica...

Page 25: ...elect the PC option 3 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select an option you want to adjust Each press of channel D E buttons sequences through the menu options shown below PC Setup PC Setup PC Setup H position G G V position G G Clock G G Phase G G Auto configure G G Reset G G 0 H position G G Move G G Next F Back F G CH CH Special PC G G PIP G G Move G Next F G H positio...

Page 26: ...d image will disappear for a few seconds while Auto configuration is in progress Reset Returns to the default settings programmed at the factory default settings cannot be changed 4 Press the volume G and then use the volume F G buttons to make appropriate adjustments PC Setup H Position G G V Position G G Clock G G Phase G G Auto configure G G Reset G G 0 5 Press the exit button to save FG Adjust...

Page 27: ...ow a smaller inset image 1 Press the pip button to turn PIP on 2 Use the pip button to select the PIP sub picture size Each press of pip button changes the screen display as shown below PIP Off Off PIP S PIP L PIP M Component S Video 3 Press the exit button to save 1 Use the pip input button to select the PIP Input Menu 2 Use the pip input button to select the input source for the PIP picture Each...

Page 28: ...hannel D E buttons or vol ume F G buttons to move the PIP picture The PIP sub picture moves up down and left right 3 Press the exit button to save 1 Use the PIP ch D E button to select a channel for PIP sub picture 2 Press the exit button to save If you press the PIP ch D E when selecting the Video1 2 S Video or Component source for the PIP picture input source for PIP changes to TV source RGB PC ...

Page 29: ...Sound option 5 Press the exit button to save Each press of channel D E buttons changes the sound option as shown below PC PIP PIP Menu PIP G G Input G G Channel G G Position G G Sound input G G PC PIP Sound G G Move G Next F Back F G 4 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select main picture sound PC or sub pic ture sound PIP PIP Menu PIP G G Input G G Channel G G Position G ...

Page 30: ...dapter into a power outlet Press on off located on the TV side panel 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 or on off located on the TV side panel The TV reverts to standby mode Note See page 33 if you have not auto programmed the TV to receive chan...

Page 31: ...Z Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G Move G Next F G CH CH Picture EZ Video G G User G G Move G Next F G Move G Next F G Clock G G Off timer G G On timer G G Auto off G G Move G Next F G Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G Move G Next F G 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select menu options ...

Page 32: ...e channel D E buttons to select a language for the menus to appear in 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Each press of channel D E buttons changes the menu language as shown below English Español Français CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G Move G Next F G CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Pare...

Page 33: ...canning the function will stop and only channels programming up to that time will remain EZ Scan function can memorize only the channels which are being received at that time Channel Search EZ scan Channel Search EZ scan 1 Press the menu button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Channel menu 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the EZ Scan option CH C...

Page 34: ...lume F G buttons to select Memory add or Erase delete 1 Press the menu button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Channel menu 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Ch edit option CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G Move G Next F G CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G TV 7 0 Move F G Adjust A Back F G Memory The cu...

Page 35: ...hannel D E buttons to select the Favorite ch option CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G Move G Next F G CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G Move F G Adjust A Back F G TV 2 Favorite Channel lets you quickly tune in up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in between channels i e To change Channel 2 to Channel 30 Re...

Page 36: ...Mountain Standard Time P S T Pacific Standard Time Alaska and Hawaii Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to select the time zone of your viewing area Your choices are Auto E S T Eastern Standard Time C S T Central Standard Time M S T Mountain Standard Time P S T Pacific Standard Time Alaska and Hawaii Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to select the time zone of your...

Page 37: ... On timer G G Auto off G G Auto G G Manual G G AM Move G Next F Back F G Manual G G 4 Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to set the cur rent hours 5 Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to set the cur rent minute If you hold the channel D button down the minute display is changed in the fol lowing sequence 00 01 02 58 59 and changed in the reverse sequence for channel...

Page 38: ...er Clock G G Off timer G G On timer G G Auto off G G 00 PM Run F G Move Adjust A Back F G 10 4 Press the volume G and use the channel D E buttons to set the min utes If you hold the channel D button down the minute display is changed in the fol lowing sequence 00 01 02 58 59 and changed in the reverse sequence for channel E button CH CH Timer Clock G G Off timer G G On timer G G Auto off G G 10 PM...

Page 39: ...o set the minutes If you hold the channel D button down the minute display is changed in the fol lowing sequence 00 01 02 58 59 and changed in the reverse sequence for channel E button 8 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing 5 Press the volume G button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the channel at turn on On Timer setup is complete 6 Press the volume G button and t...

Page 40: ...e the channel D E buttons to select the Auto off option 3 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select On or Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Each press of channel D E buttons toggles between On and Off On Off Auto Of Auto Off f CH CH Timer Clock G G Off timer G G On timer G G Auto off G G Move G Next F G CH CH Timer Clock G G Off timer G G On timer...

Page 41: ... cancel sleep time setting press the sleep button repeatedly to select Sleep 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 the time setting you want If you turn the TV off after setting the sleep timer the setting will b...

Page 42: ...Press the exit button to save Each press of video button selects a different picture appearance Clear Optimum User Soft This function adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance When adjusting picture options contrast brightness color sharpness and tint manually EZ Video automati cally changes to User EZ V EZ Video ideo EZ Video Clear ...

Page 43: ...he exit button to save and return to TV viewing CH CH Picture EZ Video G G User G G Contrast G G Brightness G G Color G G Sharpness G G Tint G G Move G G Next F Back F G Contrast G G 4 Press the volume G and then use the volume F G buttons to make appropriate adjustments Manual Picture Control User Option Manual Picture Control User Option Contrast 85 Move F G Adjust A Back F G Use the channel D E...

Page 44: ...ce 1 Press the menu button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Channel menu 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Ch edit option CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch G G Move G Next F G 3 Press the volume G button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Fine option Third line CH CH Channel EZ Scan G G Ch edit G G Favorite ch ...

Page 45: ... on the remote control 2 Use the audio button to select the desired setting for the sound Each press of audio button changes the EZ Audio option as shown Virtual Flat User Movie Sports Music EZ Audio User Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Virtual lets you experience panoramic sound effects ...

Page 46: ...ns to adjust the band s level 5 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the EZ Audio option 3 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the User option CH CH Sound EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G Virtual Flat Movie Music Sports User G G Move G Next F Back F G User G G CH CH Sound EZ Audio G ...

Page 47: ...e the channel D E buttons to select the Balance option 3 Press the volume G and then use the volume F G buttons to adjust the balance 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing CH CH Sound EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G F G Adjust A Back 0 CH CH Sound EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G Move G Next F G Balance is adjustable from Left 50 to Right 50 ...

Page 48: ...the menu button and then use the channel D E buttons to select the Sound menu 2 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select the AVL option 3 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select On or Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing CH CH Sound EZ Audio G G Balance G G AVL G G On Off Move F Back F G Off CH CH Sound EZ Audio G G Balance...

Page 49: ...primary and 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 Aud...

Page 50: ... 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 other is ...

Page 51: ...nd return TV viewing Each time you press the channel D E buttons the caption mode is changed one by one as shown below CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G Move G Next F G CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Move F F Back F G CC1 This TV is programmed to remember the...

Page 52: ... hearing impaired on up to half of the TV screen But not all stations offer text services even though they might offer captioning In the event you are receiving a poor signal an empty black box may appear and disappear even when the text mode is selected This is normal function in such an event 1 Repeat steps 1 3 on previous page 2 Use the channel D E buttons to select Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text...

Page 53: ...ption 3 Press the volume G and then use the channel D E buttons to select On or Off 4 Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing Each press of channel D E buttons toggles between On and Off On Off CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G Move G Next F G CH CH Special Language G G Caption Text G G Captions G G Key lock G G Parental G G On Off Mo...

Page 54: ...ings 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 Above general audience individua...

Page 55: ...deo or Video mode to use this function For Canadian English French language rating system Canadian English language rating system C and Above Children C8 and Above 8 years and up G and Above General programming Suitable for all audiences PG and Above Parental guidance suggested 14 and Above Viewer 14 years and up 18 Adult programming Canadian French language rating system G and Above General 8 ans...

Page 56: ...press the volume F button 4 Setting Password Use the channel D E buttons to select Set password and then press the volume G button Enter a four number password Enter it again when requested New password may be chosen each time blocking is set up Press the enter A button Parental Lock on off G G Set password G G MPAA G G Age block G G Content block G G Aux block G G Canadian G G 0 9 Enter password ...

Page 57: ...loth 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 preve...

Page 58: ...umption 60 W 70 W Audio output 3 W 3 W 5 W 5 W Adapter DC power CAUTION Power supply cordset Standard North America three wire earth grounding with flexible cord SJT type or higher type CAUTION If replacement becomes necessary replace with an exact duplicate Contact any LG authorized service center In AC 100 240V 1 6A 0 7A 50 60Hz Out DC 15V 4 5A For use only with Model No SAD7015SE AC Adapter man...

Page 59: ... multiple 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 connectings Check for local interference Adjust the antenna Adjust the picture control Program channel using AUTO PROGRAM ...

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Page 63: ...ABOR One Year from the Date of Purchase PARTS One Year from the Date of Purchase Replacement Units and Repair Parts may be new or factory remanufactured Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warrant ed for the remaining portion of the original unit s warranty period HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Factory Service Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per year for instructions on getting the defectiv...

Page 64: ...e 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 Service Center Parts and service in accordance with the LG 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...

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