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LG ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

ZENITH Direct-View TV Limited Warranty - USA

LG  will  repair  or  replace  your  product,  at  LG’s  option,  if  it  proves  to  be  defective  in  material  or  workmanship
under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective 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  WARRANTIES,  EXPRESS  OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING
WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  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  EXPRESSED  WARRANTY  PERIOD  ABOVE.  LG  WILL  NOT  BE  LIABLE  FOR  ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN
IF  ADVISED  OF  THE  POSSIBILITY  OF  SUCH  DAMAGES,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  LOST
REVENUES  OR  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  limitation  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 may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. Damages  or  operating  problems  that  result  from  shipping,  installation,  adjustment  of  user  controls,

calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

2. Damages  or  operating  problems  that  result  from  normal  wear  and  tear,  misuse,  abuse,  operation  outside

environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident,
lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or
voltage,  reception  problems  caused  by  inadequate  home  antenna  or  faulty  antenna  connections,  computer
software,  institutional  or  commercial  use,  or  other  causes  not  arising  out  of  defect  in  material  or
workmanship.

3. Therefore,  the  cost  of  repair  or  replacement  of  such  a  defective  product  shall  be  borne  by  the

consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days

from the Date of Purchase.

Parts: One year

from the Date of Purchase.

Picture  Tube:  Two  years

from  the  Date  of

Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining

portion of the original warranty period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home  Service: 

Please  retain  dealer’s  dated  bill  of  sale

or  delivery  ticket  as  evidence  of  the  Date  of  Purchase  for
proof  of  warranty,  and  submit  a  copy  of  the  bill  of  sale  to
the service person at the time warranty service is provided.

Please call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) to locate
your nearest LG Authorized Service Center.

Replacement parts may be new or factory remanufactured.

Call 1-877-9Zenith  (1-877-993-6484) 

(24 hours a day,

365 days per year) and select appropriate option from the
menu. 

Or visit our websites at

http://www.lgusa.com

For nearest Authorized Service Center,
Where to buy, Product Assistance, or
Customer Assistance

P/N : 3828VA0396J (MC021B) 

Zenith Part No. 206-3979

LG CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER
201 JAMES RECORD ROAD HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35824
http://www.zenithservice.com

Summary of Contents for C27V46

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Model Numbers C27V46 C32V46 Direct View TVs Copyright 2004 LG Electronics Corporation ...

Page 2: ...nterference when the equipment 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 communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful in...

Page 3: ...ccessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus This information shall be given in a separa...

Page 4: ...aded wall outlets loose or damaged wall outlets extension cords frayed power cords or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire Periodically examine the cord of your appliance and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration unplug it discontinue use of the appliance and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement pa...

Page 5: ...Off 16 Adjusting Equalizer User mode in EZ Audio 16 Adjusting Balance 16 Timer Menu Options 17 18 Setting the Clock Auto Manual 17 Off Timer On Timer Setup 18 Sleep Timer Setup 18 Auto Off 19 Special Menu Option 20 21 Selecting the Main Picture Input Source 20 Key Lock 20 Picture Tilt 20 Degaussing Screen 21 Closed Captions 22 23 Closed Captions Overview 22 Captions On Off EZ Mute Setup 23 Operati...

Page 6: ...R Favorite Channel Review Selects favorite channels Refer to Favorite channel memory 6 MENU Displays on screen menus 7 CHANNEL UP DOWN Selects a channel for the sub picture Selects the desired menu option when menu is displayed on the screen VOLUME UP DOWN Increases or decreases sound level Enters or adjusts the selected menu options when menu is displayed on the screen ENTER A Memorizes menu chan...

Page 7: ...vel for each channel 17 MTS Selects MTS sound Mono Stereo or SAP 18 MUTE Press to remove sound Press again to restore sound 19 MEMORY ERASE To memorize or erase a channel 20 PIP Picture in Picture PIP DW Selects the PIP mode or Double window mode PIP MENU To display menus for PIP mode or double window mode SWAP Switches the main and sub pictures STILL Freezes the sub picture in PIP mode or the cur...

Page 8: ...correct polarity Install two AAA 1 5V batteries Don t mix used batteries with new batteries 21 STANDBY INDICATOR r r Illuminates red bright when the TV is in standby mode Refer to Turning the TV on off on the next page 22 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR This is a simplified representation of the front panel tv video menu vol ch in3 video S video audio L mono R on off 1 21 22 13 6 7 ...

Page 9: ...tton and then use D E button to select the Special menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Language 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select the desired language From this point on the on screen display will be presented in the language of your choice 4 Press the F button to exit Tuning Channels Use the ch D E button to easily select the next higher or lower chann...

Page 10: ...ess the menu button and then use D E button to select the Channel menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select EZ Scan 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Turbo or Normal 4 Press the G button EZ Scan starts Notes Turbo EZ Scan works faster than Normal EZ Scan If broadcast signals are of poor quality try scanning channels again using Normal EZ Scan EZ scan stores a...

Page 11: ...tton and then use F G button to select each letter position and then D E button to enter alphabet A to Z number 0 to 9 or blank 9 Repeat steps 3 to 8 to memorize or erase other channels 10 Press the F button to exit Fine Tuning Adjustment Fine Tuning adjusts the picture to a stable condition if it is poor For example a horizontal stripe twisted picture or no color in program 1 Press the menu butto...

Page 12: ...rite channels 6 Press the enter A button to exit To select a favorite channel repeatedly press the fcr Favorite Channel Review button The eight favorite channels programmed appear on the screen one after the other Auto Demonstration Auto demo enables you to review all the menus available on the TV set 1 Press the menu button and then use D E button to select the Channel menu 2 Press the G button a...

Page 13: ...at in Component 480i input VM Velocity Modulation If you select VM High the TV will automatically enhance the sharpness of the image s edges 1 Press the menu button and then use D E button to select the Picture menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select VM 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select High Low or Off 4 Press the F button to exit ACC Auto Color Control Spe...

Page 14: ...lor Sharpness and Tint 3 Press the G button and then use F G button to adjust the level The setting of highlighted menu option is displayed Use the D E button to select other options 4 Press the enter A button to exit Picture Formats You can select 4 3 or 16 9 picture proportions 1 Use the arc button to select your desired picture format Each time you press arc button the picture aspect ratio chan...

Page 15: ...Mono even though Stereo or SAP has been selected Select Mono if you want to listen to mono sound in remote fringe poor reception areas during stereo SAP broadcasting EZ Audio You can enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV automatically adjusts the sound appropriate to the program s character Choosing a sound mode with the audio button 1 Press the audio button repeatedly...

Page 16: ...and then use D E button to select On or Off 4 Press the F button to exit Adjusting the Equalizer User mode in EZ Audio 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 EZ Audio 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select User 4 Press the G button and then use F G button to select the sound band and then use D...

Page 17: ...ime Alaska or Hawaii 5 Press the G button and then use the D E button to set a PBS channel 6 Press the G button and then use the D E button to set D S T Daylight Saving Time Auto On or Off depending on whether or not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time 7 Press the enter A button to exit Manual Clock Setup 1 Press the menu button and then use D E button to select the Timer menu 2 Press...

Page 18: ...mer function it will automatically revert back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed Timer functions only work in standby mode If the same time is set for the on time and off time only the off time operates Sleep Timer Setup You don t have to remember to switch the TV to standby mode before you go to sleep The Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after the preset sleep time expire...

Page 19: ... minutes 1 Press the menu button and then use D E button to select the Timer menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Auto off 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On or Off 4 Press the F button to exit Move Back Clock Off timer On timer Sleep Auto off Timer On Off Off CH ...

Page 20: ...enu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Key lock 3 Press the G button and then D E button to select On or Off 4 Press the F button to exit Notes With the key lock on the display Key lock appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while viewing the TV This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to when you turn the TV on from standby mode...

Page 21: ...utton and then use D E button to select the Special menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Degauss 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On or Off After the degaussing function works ON mode switches to OFF mode automatically 4 Press the F button to exit Notes Do not use Degauss too often or the life of the CRT may be shortened If you are unable to correct the...

Page 22: ...on the same channel By selecting CC 1 CC 2 CC 3 or CC 4 you can choose which signal you view CC 1 is usually the signal with the captions while another mode might show demonstrations or programming information Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the following situations Poor reception conditions are encountered An old bad or illegally recorded tape is playing Strong random signal...

Page 23: ...ress the G button and then use D E button to select Captions 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On EZ Mute or Off 4 Press the F button to exit Note EZ Mute shows the selected captions option if available on program when the TV sound is muted Operating Captions Text 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 b...

Page 24: ... Selecting the Sub Picture Viewing Source in PIP and Double Window Modes Using the pip menu 1 Press the pip menu button 2 Use the D E button to select Input 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select TV Video 1 Video 2 or Video 3 4 Press the F button to exit Source selection with the menus 1 Press the menu button and then use D E button to select the Special menu 2 Press the G button a...

Page 25: ...s are displayed one by one on the PIP screen as shown to the right To stop channel search press the ch search or enter A button Note By pressing the swap button the channel being searched on the PIP screen appears on the main screen Moving the Sub Picture in PIP mode Press the position button repeatedly to move the sub picture Swapping Main Sub Pictures Press the swap button Each time you press sw...

Page 26: ... button and then use F G button to set the sound level 4 Press the enter A button to exit Using the pip menu 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 PIP 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Volume 4 Press the G button and then use F G button to adjust earphone sound level 5 Press the enter A...

Page 27: ... in Theaters Movie Ratings Unblocked G and Above general audiences PG and Above parental guidance suggested PG 13 and Above 13 years and older R and Above restricted NC 17 and Above 18 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 Abo...

Page 28: ...enter the password when requested 4 Use the D E button to select Lock on off 5 Press the G button and then use the D E button to set on or off 6 Press the F button and then use the D E button to select Set password 7 Press the G button Enter a four number password Enter it again when requested 8 Press the D E button to select a blocking option 9 Press the G button and then use the D E button to se...

Page 29: ...300 to 75 ohm adapter or the cable from the set if attached 2 Connect the CATV cable 75 ohm coaxial cable to the 75 ohm antenna jack 300 Ohm Flat Wire 1 Connect the 300 ohm flat wire terminals to screws on the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter 2 Push the end of 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter onto 75 ohm antenna jack 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable 1 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the 75 ohm antenna jack 75 ...

Page 30: ...PIP See page 26 Stereo and SAP are not available for earphones Also with earphones the Mute button does not work You should turn off the speakers if you don t want to listen to the speaker s sound See page 16 TV Speaker If the earphones are connected the audio from PIP or Double window is heard if active Note This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to even if you turn the TV o...

Page 31: ...on the TV 2 Select the program number on the TV 3 Set the recording VCR to record Recording programs from other connected equipment VCR etc 1 Connect the output jacks from the playback VCR to the IN 1 IN 2 or IN 3 A V jacks on the TV 2 Connect the input jacks from the recording VCR to the OUT A V jacks on the TV 3 Use the TV VIDEO button to select Video 1 or Video 2 If you connect it to the IN 3 A...

Page 32: ...NENT2 480p 1080i Y Pr Pb L AUDIO R TV Notes Component 1 480i 1080i Input for interlace scanning DVD players Component 2 480p 1080i Input for progressive scanning DVD players TVINPUT Y PB PR TVINPUTJACKS COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 DVDOUTPUT Cb B Y Pb PB Cr R Y Pr PR Y Y Y Y DVDOUTPUT RESOLUTION 480p 1080i 480i 1080i TV Analog Stereo Amplifier VIDEO L AUDIO R MONO OUT IN 2 IN 1 L AUDIO R External Stereo ...

Page 33: ...most 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 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 If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time such as a vacation unplug the power cord t...

Page 34: ...2V46 Power requirements AC 120 V Television system NTSC Television channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable 01 125 Power consumption See the back of the TV External antenna impedance 75 Ω Audio output 10W 10W 7W 7W External input ports Refer to p 30 ...

Page 35: ...tiple 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 channel using EZ Scan ...

Page 36: ...ilure to maintain or separate system components and 2 Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide accident lightning strikes or other natural causes unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage reception problem...

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