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ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc.
has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
LCD TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
26LG40
32LG40
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
Write the model number and serial number from the
label on the back cabinet on the front or back of
this manual.
P/NO : SAC31712401 (0802-REV00)
www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca

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  • Page 1 ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines P/NO : SAC31712401 (0802-REV00) for energy efficiency. www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca...

  • Page 3: Warning / Caution

    This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Do not attempt to modify this product in any way installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National without written authorization from LG Electronics. Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for Unauthorized modification could void the user’s...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus.
  • Page 5 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of the appliance, and have the cord replaced or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with an exact replacement part by an authorized with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use servicer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION Channel Setup ......- Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) ......SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
  • Page 7 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - Auto Clock Setup ........- Manual Clock Setup .
  • Page 8 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation. This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. and foreign patents, including patent number 5,315,448 and 6,836,549, and other intellectual property rights.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The accessories included may differ from the images below. 1.5V 1.5V Copyright© 2007 LGE, All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Information

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your product, use it). Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.

  • Page 11: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA/ CABLE IN HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO RGB(PC) OPTICAL (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) REMOTE CONTROL IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AV IN 2...

  • Page 12: Stand Installation

    PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the parts of the STAND BODY with COVER BASE of the TV. STAND BODY COVER BASE Assemble the TV as shown.

  • Page 13: Cable Management

    CABLE MANAGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV Align the hole with the tab on the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP. Turn the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. Note: This cable management can be broken by excessive pressure. Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section.

  • Page 14: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    This TV accepts VESA FDMI compliant mounts via the four screw holes on the back of the TV. These mounts are sold by third parties and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with the mount for more info.

  • Page 15: Protection Cover

    PROTECTION COVER ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. You can remove the stand before installing the TV on a wall mount by performing the previous stand instructions in reverse. After removing the stand, install the included protection cover over the hole for the stand.
  • Page 16 PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product.

  • Page 17: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections.

  • Page 18: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.
  • Page 19 HDMI Connection 1. How to connect RGB IN RGB(PC) Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN1, HDMI/DVI IN 2, or 3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. VIDEO COMPONE 2.
  • Page 20 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection RGB IN AUDIO REMO RGB(PC) CONTRO (RGB/DVI) HDMI/DVI IN VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN DVI-DTV OUTPUT 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI/DVI IN 1/2/3 jack on the TV. Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN ( RGB/DVI ) or AUDIO ( RGB/DVI ) jack on the TV.

  • Page 21: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Component Connection RGB IN AUDIO REMOTE RGB(PC) CONTROL IN (RGB/DVI) VI IN (CONTR AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO or COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the TV.
  • Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S - AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 2.

  • Page 23: Vcr Setup

    VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. ■...
  • Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 2.

  • Page 25: Other A/V Source Setup

    OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and VIDEO Audio Right = red ) 2.

  • Page 26: Audio Out Connection

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. Analog 1. How to connect RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) Connect audio outputs to the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks. AUDIO VIDEO L AUDIO...

  • Page 27: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection RGB IN AUDIO REMOTE RGB(PC) 1. How to connect CONTROL I (RGB/DVI) MI/DVI IN Connect the VGA output of the PC to the RG B ( P C ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI RGB IN AUDIO I N 1 or 2 jack on the TV. REMO RGB(PC) CONTR (RGB/DVI) Connect the PC audio output to the A U D I O HDMI/DVI IN ( RGB/DVI ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 29 NOTES To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen for a graphics card to 1360x768 (26LG30). long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use.
  • Page 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. SCREEN Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 •...
  • Page 31 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. SCREEN Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution •...
  • Page 32 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. SCREEN PICTURE Move Prev.
  • Page 33 Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Si ze, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. SCREEN PICTURE Move Prev. MENU Move Enter Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto config. • Sharpness •...

  • Page 34: Watching Tv / Channel Control

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. BUILT-IN POWER TV/STB/DVD/VCR Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB, DVD, or VCR. POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or MENU/ Q.
  • Page 35 Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. See a list of AV devices connected to TV. SIMPLINK When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen.

  • Page 36: Turning On Tv

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH (+ ■ button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, TV, CH (+ or -), Number (0~9)

  • Page 37: Quick Menu

    QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital ■...

  • Page 38: Initial Setting

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when pur- chasing the TV. If will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be acti- vated from the user menus.
  • Page 39 Step3. Option setting Step3. Option Setting Select OSD Language Setting or English Audio Language Setting. 1. OSD Language Setting 2. Audio Language Setting French Enter RETURN Exit Select your desired language. ENTER Step4. Auto Tuning Step4. Auto Tuning ENTER Start Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning can change channel map.

  • Page 40: On-Screen Menus Selection

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning Picture Mode : Standard...

  • Page 41: Channel Setup

    CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning...

  • Page 42: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning...

  • Page 43: Channel Editing

    Channel Editing A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Custom List are displayed in gray. Once a channel is highlighted you can add or delete the channel by referring to the small window at the top- right corner of the screen.

  • Page 44: Input List

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LIST 19/22LG30 Component RGB-PC HDMI 26LG30 Antenna Cable Component1 INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. Antenna Cable Component1 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 RGB-PC Component2 Select a desired input source (except Antenna, Cable or T V). Then, you can Component RGB-PC HDMI...

  • Page 45: Input Label

    INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Input Label Input Label Component SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off...
  • Page 46 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “Cinema” in AV mode, ■ Cinema will be selected both for “PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode”...
  • Page 47 This function operates only with devices with the logo. The TV might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
  • Page 48 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL SIMPLINK Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- ■ out additional settings. Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. ■...
  • Page 49 SIMPLINK Menu TV viewing: Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the current mode. DISC playback: Select and play discs. When multiple discs are available, the titles of discs are conveniently displayed at the bottom of the screen. When no device is connected VCR playback: Control the connected (displayed in gray) VCR.
  • Page 50 DVD OPERATION DVD operation DVD operation Notes on Discs Notes on Discs Symbol Used in this Manual On storing discs v Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW DVD-V heat sources. Video CDs v Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
  • Page 51 Types of Playable Discs • DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) • Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) • Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CAUTION: In addition, this unit plays DivX file, DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
  • Page 52 DVD OPERATION DVD Menu options - LANGUAGE DVD Menu options - LANGUAGE By using the DVD menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the DVD menu, among other things. Menu Language LANGUAGE Menu Language...
  • Page 53 DVD Menu options - DISPLA DVD Menu options - DISPLA Progressive Scan DISPLAY Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Prev. Move Select - Progressive Scan Video provides the Press the MENU button twice and then use the button to select DISPLA Y highest quality pictures with less flick- Press the button to select...
  • Page 54 DVD OPERATION DVD Menu options - AUDIO DVD Menu options - AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG DVD-V DivX AUDIO...
  • Page 55 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) DivX DVD-V AUDIO Dolby Digital MPEG Sample Freq. Vocal Move Select Prev. - With the DVD format, you can hear a Press the MENU button twice and then use the button to select program’s soundtrack in the most AUDIO accurate and realistic presentation Press the...
  • Page 56 DVD OPERATION DVD Menu options - LOCK DVD Menu options - LOCK Rating DVD-V LOCK LOCK Rating Rating Unlock Rating Rating Unlock 8 (Adult) Password 8 (Adult) Password Password Area Code Area Code 1 (Kids) 1 (Kids) Prev. Move Select CLEAR Clear Delete...
  • Page 57 Password (Security Code) LOCK LOCK Rating Rating Password Password Password Password Change Password Area Code Area Code CLEAR Clear Delete 0-9 Input Prev. Move Select - You can enter or change password. Press the MENU button twice and then use the button to select LOCK Press the...
  • Page 58 DVD OPERATION DVD Menu options - OTHERS DVD Menu options - OTHERS OTHERS Auto Play DivX(R) VOD Prev. Move Select - Set Playback Control (PBC) to Press the MENU button twice and then use the button to select OTHERS Press the button and then use button to select : Video CDs with PBC are played...
  • Page 59 DivX(R) VOD Div-X OTHERS DivX(R) Video on demand Auto Play DivX(R) VOD DivX(R) VOD Select Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To lern more visit www.divx.com.vod (Done) Prev. Move Select - You can show the DivX DRM (Digital Press the MENU button twice and then use the button to select OTHERS Right Management) Registration code...
  • Page 60 DVD OPERATION Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Basic Playback DVD-V DivX Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.
  • Page 61 Slow Motion DVD-V DivX Press II PAUSE/STEP button on the remote control during playback. The DVD player will now go into PAUSE mode. I 1/16, Use the SCAN or SCAN button to select the required speed: I 1/4, or I 1/2 (backward), or I 1/16, I 1/8, I 1/4, or I...
  • Page 62 DVD OPERATION Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Disc Menu DVD-V Press the DISC MENU button during playback. Use the D / E / F / G button or OK button to select the desired menu option. Title Menu DVD-V Press the TITLE button during playback.
  • Page 63 On-Screen Display Press DISPLAY button during playback. button to select an item. D / E F / G Press button to change the setting. You can also use the number buttons if appropriate (e.g. inputting the title number). For some functions, press OK to execute the setting.
  • Page 64 DVD OPERATION Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Playing a DVD or V ideo CD A-B Repeat Playback DVD-V DivX - A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two selected points. Press the A-B button to select the start point during playback. “ ”...
  • Page 65 Subtitles DVD-V DivX Press SUB_T button repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle lan- guages. If a subtitle language is selected, the selected subtitle language is played whenev- er you start a new disc playback. (The disc must contain the selected language) Note a.
  • Page 66 DVD OPERATION Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc - The DVD player can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Audio CD MP3 / WMA 1. Press button to select a folder, and press OK D / E 1.
  • Page 67 Repeat Playback You can play a track/all on a disc. Press the REPEAT button during playback. Each time you press the REPEAT button, the repeat mode changes as follows. → → Track I SKIP button • If you press once during repeat track playback, the repeat playback cancels. A-B Repeat Playback - A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two selected points.
  • Page 68 DVD OPERATION Programmed Playback Programmed Playback - The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. Insert a disc. Press PROGRAM button. mark will appear to the right of the word Program on the right side of the menu screen.
  • Page 69 iewing a JPEG Disc iewing a JPEG Disc - Using this DVD Player you can view Kodak PICTURE CDs and discs with JPEG files. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. PHOTO List Preview JPEG Folder 1...
  • Page 70 DVD OPERATION iewing a JPEG Disc iewing a JPEG Disc To listen to MP3/WMA music watching picture You can display files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on the same disc. 1. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the player. 2.
  • Page 71 Playing a DivX Movie Disc Playing a DivX Movie Disc - Using this DVD Player you can play DivX (Digital Internet Video eXpress) disc. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. MOVIE 0 : 00 : 00 List Data...

  • Page 72: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. ■ NOTE If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.

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