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LCD Projection TV

OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

MODEL: RU-48SZ40

LG  Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Summary of Contents for RU-48SZ40

Page 1: ...erating 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 MODEL RU 48SZ40 LG Electronics U S A Inc ...

Page 2: ...d 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...

Page 3: ... 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 Venti...

Page 4: ...alified 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...

Page 5: ...on 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...

Page 6: ...in standby mode Green On Orange flashing Preparing operation in standby mode Orange Projection lamp is reaching the end of its life and needs to be replaced with a new lamp Red flashing There is a problem with the lamp or around it Contact an authorized service center Green flashing The lamp cover is not closed Orange The projection TV is overheating Red The projection TV shut down due to overheat...

Page 7: ...d a sub woofer to your surround sound system RF Connector Antenna Used to connect analog cable or antenna signals to the television either directly or through your cable box Video 1 or 2 Connects the video sig nals from various types of equipment Y Pb Pr DVD Component Video and HD Component Video Some top of the line DVD players use what is called component video for extremely accurate picture rep...

Page 8: ... Left Right Audio Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment Video Connects the video signals from any piece of equipment S Video A connection available on some very high end equipment that provides better picture quality than video input 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 m...

Page 9: ...tenna 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 MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO MONO 75 Ω ANT IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO...

Page 10: ... following the instructions provided with your equipment This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up 1 In Out Output Switch 3 4 MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO MONO 75 Ω ANT IN Audio TV VCR L R Video Output Switch 3 4 Cable TV Wall Jack Panel RF Coaxial Wire 75 ohm Cable Box If you re using a cable box leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use...

Page 11: ... 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 tim...

Page 12: ...ENT INPUT2 INPUT1 PB Y PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i RGB INPUT RGB DVI INPUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO MONO 75 Ω ANT IN EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8Ω R L Audio L R Dolby Digital Out Component Video S Video Component input jacks on the Monitor Y PB PR Video output jacks on DVD player Y Y Y Y Pb B Y Cb PB Pr R Y Cr PR Component Input ports Conne...

Page 13: ... R Component Out Y Pb Pr Dolby Digital Out C A L I B R A T I O N PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO CENTER MODE IN VARIABLE AUDIO OUT PR DVI INPUT DTV DVD INPUT COMPONENT INPUT2 INPUT1 PB Y PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i RGB INPUT RGB DVI INPUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO Audio L R Dolby Digital Out HD SET TOP 1920x1080i 1280x720P 720x480P RGB HD STB Input Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i Component1 Yes Ye...

Page 14: ... 70Hz 640x480 31 5KHz 60Hz 640x480 37 9KHz 72Hz 640x480 37 5KHz 75Hz 800x600 35 2KHz 56Hz 800x600 37 9KHz 60Hz 800x600 48 1KHz 72Hz 800x600 46 9KHz 75Hz 1024x768 48 4KHz 60Hz 1024x768 56 5KHz 70Hz 1024x768 60 0KHz 75Hz SVGA VGA Text XGA RGB PC DVI PC Input 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 LE...

Page 15: ...o directions provided with the amplifier 3 Connect Left Right Variable Audio Output to an external Audio Amplifier System L R C A L I B R A T I O N PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO CENTER MODE IN VARIABLE AUDIO OUT PR DVI INPUT DTV DVD INPUT COMPONENT INPUT2 INPUT1 PB Y PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i RGB INPUT RGB DVI INPUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO ...

Page 16: ...P A G E 1 6 Speaker Connection EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8Ω R L 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 ...

Page 17: ... device s input settings 1 2 C A L I B R A T I O N PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO CENTER MODE IN VARIABLE AUDIO OUT PR DVI INPUT DTV DVD INPUT COMPONENT INPUT2 INPUT1 PB Y PC DTV XGA 480p 720p 1080i RGB INPUT RGB DVI INPUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 1 S VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO MONO 75 Ω ANT IN EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8Ω R L Audio Video S Video PB Component 1 2 RGB...

Page 18: ... VIDEO Selects Analog Video1 Video2 Front video Component1 2 RGB and DVI input sources LIGHT Illuminates the remote control keys FRONT Selects the front video signal if a device such as a camcorder or game player is connected to the front video input jack COMP DVI Selects Component1 2 RGB and DVI input sources PIP Toggles between PIP POP Picture out of Picture and Twin picture mode FREEZE Captures...

Page 19: ...h channel AUDIO Selects the sound appropriate for the pro gram s character RECORD PAUSE REW FFWD PLAY STOP Control the functions on your VCR VOLUME UP DOWN Increases decreases the sound level RATIO Changes the screen format or aspect ratio SKIP Playing CDs Selects songs Playing DVDs Selects movie chapters ENTER When in the menu system and other on screen displays selects highlighted options FLASHB...

Page 20: ... Main Channel Display Displays current channel number Channel Label If a channel label has been set then it will appear here PIP Display This display appears when PIP is active Volume Volume level is displayed while adjusting the sound Mute Appears when sound is muted Time Appears if the Enter button is pressed on remote control ABC ...

Page 21: ...ndicator 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 ...

Page 22: ...ess 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 1 2 3 4 5 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 6 7 EZ Scan G Ch Edit Ch Label Main Input Sub Input F Prev Pres...

Page 23: ...it 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 3 4 5 2 1 EZ Scan Ch Edit G Ch Label...

Page 24: ... the UP DOWN arrows to change the letter Press SURF to save Repeat 5 and 6 steps until all channels are Labeled Press EXIT to save and return to TV view ing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 channe...

Page 25: ...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 3 4 5 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 EZ Scan Ch Edit Ch Label Main Input G Sub Input F Prev Ant Cable Video 1 Video 2 Front Video Component 1 Component 2 RGB DTV DVI D...

Page 26: ...to the previous Menu 1 1 2 3 4 5 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 Press the PIP button to show the sub picture Each press of PIP changes the PIP options as shown below PIP lets you view 2 different inputs sources on your monitor screen at the same time One source will be larg...

Page 27: ...e 1 2 POP Picture outside Picture 1 2 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 Press the SWAP button Each time you press the SWAP button you switch the Main and PIP pictures In the PIP mode each press of the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons will move the sub picture to a different positi...

Page 28: ...le between Ant Cable Video 1 Video 2 and Front Video 1 2 Press the SWAP button Each time you press SWAP you switch the PIP and Main screen pictures 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 Main Picture Sub Picture Watching Tw...

Page 29: ...e Cinema Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 You can manually adjust the levels for the picture quality settings such as Contrast Brightness Color etc Adjust the picture s appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations You can also select a preset value from the EZ Picture menu based on the category of the p...

Page 30: ...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 a...

Page 31: ...ss Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the option EZ Sound Rite EZ Sound Front Surround or TV Speaker Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations 4 5 EZ SoundRite G EZ Sound Balance Treble Bass Front Surround TV Speaker F Prev SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK L...

Page 32: ...ts 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 decrease...

Page 33: ...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 viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 Sets the time automatically from the PBS broadcast sig nal The PBS channel signal includes information for the cor rect time Auto Clock G Manual Clock Off Time On Time S...

Page 34: ...ear Date and Time Use the UP DOWN arrows to set the Year Date and Time Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Auto Clock Manual Clock G Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Auto Off F Prev SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL Year 2 0 0 4 Date 01 10 Time AM 10 44 LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRONT ...

Page 35: ...LEFT RIGHT arrows to select each Off Time option Use the UP DOWN arrows to set the hours and then the minutes Press EXIT to save and return to TV view ing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time G On Time Sleep Timer Auto Off F Prev SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL AM 12 00 Off On LIGHT ...

Page 36: ...utton to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 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 6 7 Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time On Time G Sleep Timer Auto Off F Prev SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL S...

Page 37: ...save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 Select a preset time to turn your TV off automatically Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer G Auto Off F Prev Off 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 180 min 240 min SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL If you turn the TV off after setting sleep timer the setting will be erased Set it again if ...

Page 38: ... return to TV viewing or press the MENU button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 If there is no input signal the TV can be set up to switch to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Auto Off G F Prev Off On SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRONT MUTE SURF VOL CH RATI...

Page 39: ...ically cropped The picture taking a halfway trade off between alteration and screen coverage Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 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 yo...

Page 40: ...ns G Caption Text Language EZ Demo F Prev Off EZ Mute On SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRONT MUTE SURF VOL CH RATIO CC AVL SLEEP MENU VIDEO AUDIO EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD PIP PIP ch PIP ch PIPinput FREEZE ENTER SAP SWAP REW FF SKIP COMP DVI FLASHBK ENTER POWER 2 3 5 1 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 5 Using the CC button Using the menu Use the CC butt...

Page 41: ...s menu 1 2 3 4 5 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 Aspect Ratio Captions Caption Text G Language EZ Demo F Prev CC 1 CC ...

Page 42: ...s Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 Select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French On Screen Menus Language Aspect Ratio Captions Caption Text Language G EZ Demo F Prev English Español Français SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRON...

Page 43: ...s EXIT button on the remote to can cel EZ Demo 1 2 3 4 Use EZ Demo to scan the features and menu options available on your TV Aspect Ratio Captions Caption Text Language EZ Demo G F Prev Following Screen will show you EZ Demo SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK SPECIAL SPECIAL LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRONT MUTE SURF VOL CH RATIO CC AVL SLEEP MENU VIDEO AUDIO EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RE...

Page 44: ...ecific chan nels program ratings and external sources If the Lock System is active a password is required to gain access to this menu Lock System Set Password Block Ch Movie Rating TV Rating Children TV Rating General Aux Block SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TIME TIME LOCK LOCK G SPECIAL SPECIAL LIGHT TV VIDEO MODE FRONT MUTE SURF VOL CH RATIO CC AVL SLEEP MENU VIDEO AUDIO EXIT PLAY PAUSE STO...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...ay 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 Chi...

Page 47: ...ll change one at a time Press the POWER button after each code change If the right code is found the device will turn off B Enter a code number using the number buttons on the remote The right code num bers for the corresponding component can be found on the following pages Again if the code is correct the device will turn off when you press the POWER button Press the MENU button to store the code...

Page 48: ... 00 009 010 013 014 017 020 031 042 073 081 101 SHARP 031 054 149 SHINTOM 024 SONY 003 009 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 149 SOUNDESIGN 034 STS 013 SYLVANIA 031 033 034 059 067 SYMPHONIC 034 TANDY 010 034 TATUNG 039 043 TEAC 034 039 043 TECHNICS 031 033 070 TEKNIKA 019 031 033 034 101 THOMAS 034 TMK 006 TOSHIBA 008 013 042 047 059 082 112 131 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH 040 VECTOR RESEARCH 012 VI...

Page 49: ...143 FANTASIA 071 FINEARTS 022 FISHER 089 099 LG GOLDSTAR 001 021 024 029 087 107 108 110 190 191 192 210 211 212 239 HAITAI 034 035 188 222 HARMAN KARDON 068 INKEL 037 058 062 069 078 079 095 121 122 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 157 158 159 160 189 207 222 224 225 226 227 243 247 JVC 004 013 141 KEC 185 186 187 KENWOOD 038 050 067 089 170 171 197 206 215 222 KOHEL 030 NAD 045 046 LOTTE 014 016 036 ...

Page 50: ...r and polish This will protect the TV from dirt and dust as well as keep the cabinet looking new 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 SCREEN CLEANING ...

Page 51: ...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 reduci...

Page 52: ...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 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...

Page 53: ...ment has been turned on Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source equipment 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 Check to be sure that the PIP source is turned on You might want to adjust t...

Page 54: ...pect ratio High Definition television will normally be formatted in the wider 16 9 aspect ratio AUDIO CENTER MODE IN Input jack provided for connecting external Dolby digital preamplifier output to the TV to use as the center speaker channel and enhance your home theater setup CAPTIONS A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog of a program on the screen COMPONENT INPUT PR PB Y Series of inpu...

Page 55: ... viewing feature RGB INPUT Red green blue 15 pin input provided for computers or set top boxes SECOND AUDIO Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel available with some program ming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen SOURCE The te...

Page 56: ...nsumption W 250W Antenna 75 ohm External Terminal for VHF UHF Audio Output W 15W x 2 Supplied Accessories Remote control 2 size AA batteries External Input Output Ports Audio Video inputs 3 sets Audio Video output 1 set S Video inputs 2 Component inputs 2 sets 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...

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Page 59: ...ver a safety or reliability problem that could affect you 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 ask...

Page 60: ...nits and Repair Parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original unit s warranty period EFFECTIVE DATE OF WARRANTY Your warranty period begins on the date of sale to the original consumer end user KEEP THE DEALER S DATED BILL OF SALE OR PROOF OF DELIVERY as evidence of the purchase date You will be required to submit a legible copy of your bill of sale or proof of delivery when reques...

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