LG 30FZ4D, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...in this manual for future reference Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service Model Number Serial Number MODELS 30FZ4D 32FZ4D UA LG Electronics U S A Inc R TruSurround XT ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 harm...

Page 3: ... Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any 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 ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type p...

Page 4: ...utlets 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 part by an au...

Page 5: ...O Menu EZ Picture 26 Manual Video Control 27 Color Temperature 28 XD 28 Video Preset 28 AUDIO Menu Audio Language 29 EZ SoundRite 29 Stereo SAP Broadcasts Setup 30 EZ Sound 30 Manual Sound Control 31 TV Speaker on off 31 Front Surround 32 TIME Menu 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 OPTION Menu Aspect Ratio ...

Page 6: ... brightly when the TV is in standby mode Dims when the TV is switched on TV VIDEO MENU VOL left right Volume G button increases the sound level and vol ume F button decreases the sound level CH Channel up down 1 2 3 4 These buttons work just as they do on your remote control 5 6 7 TV VIDEO MENU VOL CH ON OFF 1 2 4 3 7 8 5 6 8 ...

Page 7: ...a sig nals to the television either directly or through your cable box Video 1 and 2 Inputs Connects the video signals 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 reproduc tion Refer to your DVD manual for further information Connecting external equipment to you...

Page 8: ...t source menu Left Right Audio Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment Video in 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 When you select Front Video or Front S Video the Front Audio inputs are automatically selected as well Do not connect to both Video an...

Page 9: ...r your antenna connection in order to prevent interference CALIBRATION DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL CABLE ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTICAL DVI 75 Ω 75 Ω Antenna Cable TV Wall jack RF coaxial wire 75 ohm RF coaxial wire 75 ohm Mini glossary TV OVER THE AIR SIGNALS DTV DIGITAL OVER THE AIR SIGNALS CATV CABLE SIGNALS CADTV DIGITAL CABLE SIGNALS Combined signals TV CATV DTV Over the air cable and d...

Page 10: ... and audio jacks on the back of your cable box and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up 1 DVD DTV INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R CABLE ANTENNA PR COMPONENT1 480i 480p 720p 1080i COMPONENT2 MONITOR OUTPUT PB Y L R IN1 IN2 AUDIO PR PB Y L R AUDIO 75 Ω 75 Ω In Output Switch Out Audio TV VCR L R Video 3 4...

Page 11: ...e S Video cables only the S Video will work To 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 jack on the back of your TV In Out Audio L R Video 3 4 S Video Output Switc...

Page 12: ...own below A V cables not included with TV DVD player Back AV panel or Back AV panel Find the component or S Video jacks for video connections depending on your DVD connec tors Then make the correspond ing audio connections See the diagram for either set up You may connect either the composite video or the S Video cables to your TV Do not con nect both the composite and the S Video Some high end DV...

Page 13: ...io L R Component Out Y Pb Pr CALIBRATION DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL DVD DTV INPUT CABLE ANTENNA HDMI DVI DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTICAL DVI PR COMPONENT1 480i 480p 720p 1080i COMPONENT2 PB Y L R AUDIO PR PB Y L R AUDIO 75 Ω 75 Ω Set top Box Set top Box The DTV shows the sharpest picture in 720p 1080i mode 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p HDMI DVI or Component 1 or 2 Input Y PB PR 1920X1080i 1280X720p ...

Page 14: ... output Audio Video jacks located on the back of your TV See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device s input settings 1 2 Audio input Video input S Video R L VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT IN1 IN2 INPUT A V cables not included with TV Second TV DTV Component 1 2 and HDMI DVI input sources cannot be used for Monitor Out ...

Page 15: ...nd left channels are connected correctly Set up your speakers through your analog stereo amplifier according to the instruc tions provided with the amplifier 1 2 3 VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT IN1 IN2 R L AUDIO INPUT VARIABLE AUDIO A V cables not included with TV Analog stereo amplifier Hook up Variable Audio Output L Audio R to Amplifier system for Left Right front speaker sound ...

Page 16: ...xternal audio equipment instruc tion manual for operation 1 2 Digital Audio Optical Input CALIBRATION DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL CABLE ANTENNA HDMI DVI DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTICAL DVI 75 Ω 75 Ω Send the TV s audio out to external audio equipment stereo system via the Digital Audio Output Optical port Caution Do not look into the optical output port Looking at the laser beam may damage your visio...

Page 17: ...p Box output resolution to 1920 x 1080i Because HDMI sends Digital Video and Audio with one cable need not especial Audio Cable for using HDMI Cable 2 When Source Devices DVD Player or Set Top Box supports DVI If Source Devices have DVI Output Connector Source Devices connect to DTV with HDMI to DVI Cable not supplied with the product If Source Devices support Auto DVI automatically Source Devices...

Page 18: ...3D EchoSound System and SRS TruSurround XT MUTE Switches the Mute or the EZ mute Mute The sound is off EZ mute Turns the sound off and displays the caption THUMBSTICK UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT Allows you to navigate the on screen menus and to adjust the system settings and prefer ences by moving to an option withF G and selecting the highlighted option with TV INPUT Switches TV mode or CATV mode MODE Sel...

Page 19: ...other on screen displays selects highlighted options RECORD PAUSE REW FFWD PLAY STOP Control the functions on your VCR VOLUME UP DOWN Increases decreases the sound level INFO When you watch the TV dis plays information on top of the screen Not available in Component 1 2 and HDMI DVI SKIP LEFT RIGHT Playing CDs Selects songs Playing DVDs Selects movie chapters COMP2 Selects the Component 2 input so...

Page 20: ...on the remote control This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to even if you turn the TV off Note See page 21 if you have not auto programmed the TV to receive channels in your local broadcast area When finished using the TV press the POWER button on the remote control The TV reverts to standby mode 1 2 3 If you will be away on vacation disconnect the power plug from the wall ...

Page 21: ...tton to select the SETUP menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the SETUP menu Press ENTER button to begin the channel search Note Allow EZ Scan to complete the channel search cycle for TV DTV CATV CADTV etc 4 5 6 Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs and stores them in memory on the channel list back of remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV IN...

Page 22: ...list Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the SETUP menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the SETUP menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Ch Edit and then press 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 arrow button to select a channel then use the ...

Page 23: ...elect the DTV Signal Current signal strength is shown on menu Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing 3 4 Using the menu Degaussing the Screen Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the SETUP menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the SETUP menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Degauss then press the RIGHT arrow button to perform the De...

Page 24: ... a preview screen Use channel button on your remote control to select the a channel to Label Use the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrows to select the appropriate label for the channel and press to set the Label to the selected channel Repeat 4 and 5 steps until all channels are Labeled Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 25: ...n air TV cable TV VCR DVD or any other devices that are connected to your TV Using the menu 1 Use the TV VIDEO FRONT COMP1 2 and HDMI button to select the input source Each time you press TV VIDEO button you toggle between Antenna Cable Video1 Video 2 Front Video Component1 Component 2 and HDMI DVI Using the TV VIDEO FRONT COMP1 2 and HDMI button 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control the...

Page 26: ...ss the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the VIDEO menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the VIDEO menu Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the EZ Picture option Press the RIGHT arrow to access the EZ Picture menu then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the options Off Normal Digital Preset Night Time Movie Weak Signal Video Game and Sports Off Al...

Page 27: ...f the picture The lower the level the softer the image Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow button to adjust the option to your preference Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select another option Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 You can manually adjust the levels of picture quality setting...

Page 28: ...g or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 XD Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the VIDEO menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the VIDEO menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Color Temperature and then press the RIGHT arrow button Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Warm Medium or Cool Press EXIT button to r...

Page 29: ...ng sent by the broadcasting station 4 5 Audio Language Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the AUDIO menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the AUDIO menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select EZ SoundRite then press the RIGHT arrow button Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select On or Off Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press ME...

Page 30: ...ed only when the TV station transmits those signals even though you have selected STEREO or SAP Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in Mono even though STEREO or SAP has been selected Select MONO if you want to listen to the mono sound in remote fringe areas during stereo SAP broadcasting 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to...

Page 31: ... RIGHT arrow button to adjust the option to your preference Use the UP DOWN arrow to select another option Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations Turns the TV Speaker option On or Off 4 5 Manual Sound Control TV Speaker On Off Setup 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control th...

Page 32: ...ER CC SIGNAL VOL CH FAV EZ SOUND EZ PIC HDMI COMP2 TV VIDEO SKIP DASH FLASHBK 1 5 2 3 5 1 3 4 1 3 4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Mini glossary SRS TruSurround XT Takes advantage of any multi channel format without needing to add extra speakers or equip ment Dialog clarity bass enrichment and the addition of st...

Page 33: ...re Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sets the time automatically through the digital channel signal The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD ...

Page 34: ... time option Once selected use the UP DOWN arrow button to set the year date or time option Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged reset the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD SAT MUTE SURROUND FREEZE SAP RATIO INF...

Page 35: ...ess EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 Lets you set an automatic daily turn off time for your TV Off Timer function overrides On Timer function if they are both set to the same time You must set the current time on the clock before using on off timers 6 Next G To cancel Off Timer function use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Off in s...

Page 36: ...on to choose On Timer then press the RIGHT arrow button Use the UP DOWN arrow to choose On then press the RIGHT arrow button Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow button to select either Time Channel or Volume Once selected use the UP DOWN arrow button to set either the Time Channel or Volume options Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 To ca...

Page 37: ... begins to count down from the number of minutes selected Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing 1 2 Lets you select the amount of time if you want your TV to turns itself off automatically When the sleep time you want is displayed on the screen don t press the timer button again To check the remaining sleep time press the TIMER button once To change sleep time setting press the TIMER ...

Page 38: ...u Use the UP DOWN arrow button to choose Auto Off then press the RIGHT arrow Use the UP DOWN arrows to choose On or Off Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD SAT MUTE SURROUND FREEZE SAP RATIO INFO RECORD STOP PAUSE REW PLAY FF MENU EXIT TIMER CC SIGNAL VOL C...

Page 39: ...isplayed according to your preference Using the RATIO button Using the menu Mini glossary Set By Program Select the proper picture proportion to match the source s image 4 3 4 3 16 9 16 9 4 3 Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4 3 aspect ratio with black bars appearing at both the left and right sides 16 9 Choose when you want to adjust the picture horizontally in a linear pro...

Page 40: ...AY FF MENU EXIT TIMER CC SIGNAL VOL CH FAV EZ SOUND EZ PIC HDMI COMP2 TV VIDEO SKIP DASH FLASHBK 1 5 2 3 5 1 3 4 1 3 4 Select a caption mode for displaying captioning informa tion when provided on the program Press the MENU button on the remote control then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the OPTION menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the OPTION menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button t...

Page 41: ...hanges the caption option Off CC1 CC 2 CC 3 CC 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 Press EXIT to save and return to TV view ing 3 4 5 Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen usually the program s dialog Text displays information usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service generally not program related Caption Text if provided by the broadcaster would be ava...

Page 42: ...t a typeface for the words Text Color Choose a color for the text Text Opacity Specify the opacity for the text color Bg Background Color Select a back ground color Bg Background Opacity Select the opacity for the background color Edge Type Select an edge type Edge Color Select a color for the edges Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 3 4 5...

Page 43: ...lect the language you want the on screen menus to appear in Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 Select your preferred language for the menus English Español Spanish or Français French 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD SAT MUTE SURROUND FREEZE SAP RATIO INFO RECORD STOP PAUSE REW PLAY FF MEN...

Page 44: ...set is moved to a different place or direction Picture Tilt should be used to correct any tilt Tilt Press the MENU button on the remote con trol then use the UP DOWN arrow button to select the OPTION menu Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the OPTION menu Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select VM and then press the RIGHT arrow button Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select Off Low or High Press...

Page 45: ...n to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 Cinema 3 2 Mode Setup Most movies are 24 frames sec but TV signal is 30 frames sec This option lets the TV do 3 2 pull down operation for you to watch movies at the best motion appearance 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD SAT MUTE SURROUND FREEZE SAP RATIO INFO RECORD STOP PAUSE R...

Page 46: ...to select EZ Demo then press the RIGHT arrow button Press EXIT button on the remote to stop EZ Demo 1 2 3 4 Shows you how to navigate the TV s on screen menus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV MODE INDEX POWER TV INPUT COMP1 FRONT VCR CABLE DVD SAT MUTE SURROUND FREEZE SAP RATIO INFO RECORD STOP PAUSE REW PLAY FF MENU EXIT TIMER CC SIGNAL VOL CH FAV EZ SOUND EZ PIC HDMI COMP2 TV VIDEO SKIP DASH FLASHBK 1 3 2...

Page 47: ...ildren from watch ing certain TV programs among only the programs intended for children according to the ratings limit The children rating does not apply to other TV programs Unless you block certain TV pro grams intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating sub menu your children can view those programs TV Rating General Blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view bas...

Page 48: ...itable for chil dren under 14 years of age TV MA Mature audience only Program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 G General audiences All ages can view these programs 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 c...

Page 49: ...me 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 but tons on the remote Programming 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 Press the EXIT button to store the code Test the remote control functions to see if the c...

Page 50: ...013 020 MITSUBISHI 013 020 045 046 049 051 059 061 151 MTC 034 040 MULTITECH 024 034 NEC 012 023 039 043 048 NORDMENDE 043 OPTONICA 053 054 PANASONIC 066 070 074 083 133 140 145 PENTAX 013 020 031 033 063 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 033 034 054 067 071 101 PILOT 101 PIONEER 013 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PULSAR 072 QUARTZ 011 014 QUASAR 033 066 075 145 RCA 013 020 033 Brand Codes 034 040 041 062 063 ...

Page 51: ... 143 PANASONIC 060 142 PANSAT 121 Brand Codes PERSONAL CABLE 117 PHILIPS 071 PICO 105 PRESIDENT 019 102 PRIMESTAR 030 110 111 PROSAT 072 RCA 066 106 REALISTIC 043 074 SAMSUNG 123 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 028 035 047 057 085 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 032 138 SONY 103 STARCAST 041 SUPER GUIDE 020 124 125 TEECOM 023 026 075 087 088 090 107 130 137 TOSHIBA 002 127 UNIDEN 016 025 042 043 044 045 048 049 078 079 0...

Page 52: ... 079 MEMOREX 001 MOVIE TIME 028 032 NSC 015 028 038 071 073 OAK 016 031 037 053 PANASONIC 044 047 PARAGON 001 PHILIPS 006 012 013 020 065 085 090 PIONEER 034 051 052 063 076 POST NEWS WEEK 016 PRUCER 059 PTS 011 048 071 072 073 074 PULSAR 001 RCA 047 Brand Codes REGAL 049 050 REGENCY 057 REMBRANT 025 RK 091 SAMSUNG 030 068 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 011 041 042 043 045 046 SHERITECH 022 SIGNAL 030 SIG...

Page 53: ... 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 from the wall power outlet 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 EXTENDED ABSENC...

Page 54: ...games or for other uses that involve single fixed images such as a photo CD player you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high If static images like network identification icons or patterns are left on the screen for a long time period they may 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...

Page 55: ...shut one of them off Check volume levels Make sure the TV is not Muted Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast not your TV Are the Audio cables installed properly Are the wires for external speakers if you have external speakers installed properly Make sure your speakers are turned on in the Audio menu If your audio mode is set to SAP the program may not have SAP Are you in TV or...

Page 56: ...lled properly Try unplugging your TV for a few minutes then plug it back in Check to see if the source equipment 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 If you are using channel 3 or 4 to view your VCR stereo sound...

Page 57: ... sent over the air A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna ASPECT RATIO The ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of a pic ture Standard television in the U S today is generally transmitted and displayed in a 4 3 aspect ratio High Definition television will normally be formatted in a wider aspect ratio assumed t...

Page 58: ...Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio OUTPUT Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR DVD or other A V device SECOND AUDIO Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French SIGNAL Pi...

Page 59: ...m external terminal for VHF UHF Audio Output W 7W x 2 Supplied accessories Remote control batteries 2 size AA Alkaline battery Screen Aspect Ratio 16 9 External input ports Video Audio input 3 set Video output 1 set S Video input 2 Component input 2 set Variable audio output 1 set HDMI DVI input 1 Digital audio optical input DVI 1 Digital audio optical output 1 Calibration port 1 Cable Antenna por...

Page 60: ...tems cable converters cable company supplied equipment or other components in a video system set up or adjustment on consumer controls or damage caused by improper adjustments damage caused by other system components any unit that has been modified or incorporated into any other product replacement of batteries on the remote control damage including cosmetic damage failure loss or personal injury ...