LG 52LG5020 Owners Manual

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ENGLISHDESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION
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For adequate ventilation allow a clearance of 4” (10cm) all around the TV.
4 inches
4 inches 4 inches 4 inches
WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
For adequate ventilation allow a clearance of 4” (10cm) all around the TV. We recommend that you use a wall
mounting bracket of LG brand when mounting the TV to a wall.
4 inches
4 inches 4 inches 4 inches4 inches
Attaching the TV to a desk(Only 32/37/42LG20
**, 26/32/37/42LG30
**, 32/42LG32
**, 32/37/42LG5
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WARNING!
G G 
 To prevent TV from falling over, the TV should be securely attached to the floor/wall per
installation instructions. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the machine may cause injury. The TV must be attached to desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially causing
injury or damaging the product. Use only an attached screw.
1-Screw
(provided as parts of the product)
Desk
Stand
When installing the wall-mounted unit, use the protection cover for
desk-type stand installation. Insert the P PR
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Not using the desk-type stand (Except for 19/22LS4D
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■Image shown may differ from your TV.
 
						

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PREPARATION
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AV  1 AV  2
ANTENNA IN
■For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.
■An antenna cable and converter are not supplied.
■To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices.
Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments
(Connect to wall antenna socket)
Single-family Dwellings /Houses
(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)
Outdoor
Antenna
(VHF, UHF)
Wall
Antenna
Socket
RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)
ANTENNA CONNECTION
Antenna
UHF
Signal
Amplifier
VHF
■In poor signal areas, to achieve better picture quality it may be necessary to install a signal amplifier to the
antenna as shown above.
■If signal needs to be split for two TVs,use an antenna signal splitter for connection.
AV IN 3L/MONO
RAUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
HDMI IN 12
VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTRGB IN
COMPONENT INAUDIO
VIDEO
AV  1 AV  2ANTENNA
       IN
AV  1 AV  2
ANTENNA IN
 
						

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WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL
ENGLISHREMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS
When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
Installing Batteries
■ Open the battery compartment cover on the back and install the batteries matching
correct polarity (+with +,-with -). 
■Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. Do not mix old or used batteries with new ones.
■Close cover.
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MENUAV MODE
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MODE
Selects the remote operating modes.
Q. MENU
Select the desired quick menu source.
MENU
Selects a menu.
Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV view-
ing from any menu.
VOLUME UP /DOWN
Adjusts the volume.
POWER
Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby.INPUT
External input mode rotate in regular sequence.
Switches the TV on from standby.
GUIDE
Shows programme schedule.
THUMBSTICK
(Up/Down/LeftRight)
Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and
adjust the system settings to your preference.
OK
Accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
Programme UP/DOWN
Selects a programme.
Q.VIEW
Returns to the previously viewed programme.
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WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL
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Select your country.
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OK 
TURNING ON THE TV
Firstly, connect the power cord correctly.
At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode.
In standby mode to turn TV on, press the
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/ I, INPUTor P (or PR D E) button on the TV or
press thePOWER, INPUT, D/A, P (or PR + -) or NUMBERbutton on the remote control and the
TV will switch on.2
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- When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features.
ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION
The installation guide menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time.
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G GIf you do not finish the set-up Installation Guide by pressing RETURNor if you time out on the OSD (On
Screen Display) the installation menu will continuously appear until the set up is completed whenever the
TV is switched on
G GIf you select the wrong local country, teletext may not appear correctly on the screen and some problems
may occur during teletext operation.
G GThe CI (Common Interface) function may not be applied based on country broadcasting circumstances.
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GDTV mode control buttons may not function based on country broadcasting circumstances.
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GIn country that Digital broadcasting regulation isn’t fixed, some DTV function may not work depending
on digital broadcasting circumstances.
G GThe Country Setting “UK” should only be activated UK.S
elect your desired language.
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OK 
3Select your desired language or
country. 
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Save it.
OK 
OK 
Initializing setup 
Note: 
a. It will automatically disappear after approx. 40 seconds unless a button is pressed.
b. Press the BACK or RETURNbutton to change the current OSD to the previous OSD.
c. For those countries without confirmed DTV broadcasting standards, some DTV features might not work,
depending on the DTV broadcasting environment.
d. "Home” mode is the optimal setting for home environments, and is the TV's default mode.
e. "In Store" mode is the optimal setting for store environments.“ If a user modifies image quality data, “In
Store” mode initializes the product to the image quality set by us after a certain period of time.
f. The mode (Home, In Store) can be changed by executing Factory Reset in the OPTION menu.
If the OSD (On Screen Display) is displayed on the screen after turning on the TV, you can adjust the
Language, Select Mode, Country, Time Zone, Auto programme tuning.
 
						

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ENGLISHON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Your TV's OSD (
On Screen Display)
may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual.
SETUPAUDIO
TIMEOPTIONLOCK
PICTURE
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme Edit
Booster              : On
Software Update : Off
Diagnostics
CI Information
SETUPMoveOK
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Picture Mode : Vivid
• Backlight 100
• Contrast 100
• Brightness 50
• Sharpness 70
• Colour 70
• Tint 0
PICTUREMoveOK
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Auto Volume : Off
Balance 0
Sound Mode    : Standard
• 120Hz 0
• 200Hz 0
• 500Hz 0
• 1.2KHz 0
• 3KHz 0
AUDIOMoveOK
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Clock
Off Time : Off
On Time : Off
Sleep Timer : Off
Auto Sleep : Off
Time Zone : Canary GMT
TIMEMoveOK
Lock System : Off
Set Password
Block Programme
Parental Guidance : Off
LOCKMoveOK
Menu Language : English
Audio Language : English
Subtitle Language : English
Hard of Hearing
()Off
Country :UK
Input Label
SIMPLINK : Off
Key Lock : Off
OPTIONMoveOK
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Display each menu.
2
Select a menu item.
3
Move to the pop up menu.
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MENU
OK 
OK 
• Press the MENUbutton to return to normal TV viewing.
• Press the RETURNbutton to move to the previous menu screen.
 
						

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WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL
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Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes.
When you start auto programming in digital mode, all previously stored service information will be deleted.
AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING 
• Use NUMBER buttons to input a 4-digit
password in Lock System‘On’.
• If you wish to keep on auto tuning select YES
using the button. Then, press the OK
button. Otherwise select NO. 
Select SETUP.
2
Select Auto Tuning.
3
Select Ye s.
4
Run Auto tuning.
SETUPMoveOK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme Edit
Booster              : On
Software Update : Off
Diagnostics
CI InformationAuto tuning
SETUPMoveOK
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Programme Edit
Booster              : On
Software Update : Off
Diagnostics
CI InformationAuto tuning
All service-information will be updated.
Continue?
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OK 
OK 
• Press the MENUbutton to return to normal TV viewing.
• Press the RETURNbutton to move to the previous menu screen.
 
						

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APPENDIX
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TO VIEW THE USER'S GUIDE ON THE CD-ROM
To view the User's guide on the CD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your PC.
The "ACRORD" folder on the CD-ROM contains the installation program for Acrobat Reader.
If you want to install Acrobat Reader, Open "My Computer"      Open the folder "LG"       Open the folder "ACRORD"   
double-click your language.
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The User's guide files are included in the supplied CD-ROM.
Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
After a while, the web page of the CD-ROM will open automatically.(Windows users only)
If the web page does not appear automatically, open the User's guide file directly.
Open "My computer"        Open the folder "LG"        Double click the "index.htm" file.
MAINTENANCE
Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV.
Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning.
Cleaning the Screen
A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water
and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it is almost dry, and then use it
to wipe the screen.
Ensure there is no excess water on the screen. Allow any water or dampness to evaporate before switching on.
Cleaning the Cabinet
ATo remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
ADo not to use a wet cloth.
Extended Absence
GIf you expect to leave your TV dormant for prolonged periods (such as a holiday), unplug the power
cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges.
CAUTION
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Power is suddenly 
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ACheck to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing
an obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV.
AEnsure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -).
AEnsure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc.
AInstall new batteries.
AIs the sleep timer set?
ACheck the power control settings. Has the Power supply been interrupted.
AIs Auto sleep activated on this station?
 
						

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ENGLISH
APPENDIX
No picture &No sound
No or poor colour
or poor picture
Poor reception on 
some channels
Lines or streaks
in pictures
No picture
when connecting HDMI
Horizontal/vertical bars
or picture shaking Picture appears slowly 
after switching on
ACheck whether the TV is switched on.
ATry another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.
AIs the power cord inserted correctly into the mains?
ACheck your antenna direction and/or location.
ATest the mains outlet by plugging another TV into the same outlet.
AThis is normal, the image is muted during the TV startup process. Please contact
your service centre, if the picture has not appeared after five minutes.
AAdjust Colour in menu option.
AAllow a sufficient distance between the TV and the VCR.
ATry another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.
AAre the video cables installed properly?
AActivate any function to restore the brightness of the picture. 
ACheck for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool.
AStation or cable channel experiencing problems, tune to another station.
AStation signal is weak, reposition the antenna to receive weaker stations.
ACheck for sources of possible interference.
ACheck antenna (Change the position of the antenna).
ACheck HDMI cable over version 1.3.
If the HDMI cables don’t support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no
screen display. In this case use the latest cables that support HDMI version 1.3.
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APress the VOLUMEbutton.
ASound muted? Press MUTEbutton.
ATry another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.
AAre the audio cables installed properly?
AAdjust Balancein menu option.
AA change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise
when the TV is switched on or off and does not indicate a fault with the TV.
ACheck HDMI cable over version 1.3.
ACheck USB cable over version 2.0. Picture OK & No sound
Unusual sound from
inside the TV
No sound when
connecting HDMI or
USB
No output from one 
of the speakers
*This feature is not available for all models.
 
						

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WEIGHT
■The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.
MODELS
Weight
with stand
without stand5.1 kg / 11.3 lbs
4.6 kg / 10.2 lbs6.1 kg / 13.5 lbs
5.7 kg / 12.6 lbs5.02 kg / 11.1 lbs
4.76 kg / 10.5 lbs
19LS4D
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19LS4D-ZD22LS4D
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22LS4D-ZD19 L G 3 0
**
19LG3000-ZA
19LG3050-ZA
19LG3060-ZB
MODELS
22LG30
**
22LG3000-ZA
22LG3050-ZA
22LG3060-ZB26LG30
**
26LG3000-ZA
26LG3050-ZA32LG30
**
32LG3000-ZA
32LG3030-ZA
Weightwith stand
without stand5.6 kg / 12.4 lbs
5.34 kg / 11.8 lbs10.1 kg / 22.3 lbs
8.6 kg / 19.0 lbs13.4 kg / 29.6 lbs
11.9 kg / 26.3 lbs
MODELS
42LG20
**
42LG2000-ZA32LG32
**
32LG3200-ZA32LG5
***
32LG5000-ZA
32LG5010-ZD
32LG5020-ZB
32LG5030-ZE
32LG5600-ZB
32LG5700-ZF
Weightwith stand
without stand23.6 kg / 52.1 lbs
21.0 kg / 46.3 lbs13.4 kg / 29.6 lbs
11.9 kg / 26.3 lbs14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs
12.6 kg / 27.8 lbs
MODELS
37 L G 3 0
**
37LG3000-ZA
37LG3030-ZA42LG30
**
42LG3000-ZA
42LG3030-ZA32LG20
**
32LG2000-ZA
Weightwith stand
without stand18.8 kg / 41.5 lbs
16.2 kg / 35.7 lbs23.6 kg / 52.1 lbs
21.0 kg / 46.3 lbs13.4 kg / 29.6 lbs
11.9 kg / 26.3 lbs
37 L G 2 0
**
37LG2000-ZA
18.8 kg / 41.5 lbs
16.2 kg / 35.7 lbs
42LG32
**
42LG3200-ZA
23.6 kg / 52.1 lbs
21.0 kg / 46.3 lbs
MODELS
37LG50
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37LG5000-ZA
37LG5010-ZD
37LG5020-ZB
37LG5030-ZE42LG50
**
42LG5000-ZA
42LG5010-ZD
42LG5020-ZB
42LG5030-ZE52LG50
**
52LG5000-ZA
52LG5010-ZD
52LG5020-ZB
52LG5030-ZE 47 L G 5 0
**
47LG5000-ZA
47LG5010-ZD
47LG5020-ZB
47LG5030-ZE
Weight with stand
without stand18.3 kg / 40.4 lbs
15.6 kg / 34.4 lbs26.2 kg / 57.8 lbs
23.5 kg / 51.8 lbs39.5 kg / 87.1 lbs
34.9 kg / 77.0 lbs 29.2 kg / 64.4 lbs
24.6 kg / 54.3 lbs
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mode you should do the followings:
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automatically (You can stop the search by pressing the O OK
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button). Now, you
have completed switching to the H Ho
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mode. When the user changes
the picture settings, the
TV automatically converts
back to the initial settings
after a certain period of
time.
 
						

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