1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this TV near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug provided does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or constricted particularly near the plug, by waste bins, and at the point where it exits from the TV. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/TV combination to avoid injury from overturning. 13. Unplug this TV during electrical storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the TV has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, when liquid has been spilled on it, when it does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. The TV should not be exposed to dripping or splashing of liquids, and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 16. Indoor use only. 17. This equipment shall be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device. 1 Important Safety Instruction Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphic Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Explanation of Safety Related Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's casing that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. CAUTION ­ These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. 2 Important Safety Instruction General safety precautions Never touch the power plug with wet hands. An electric shock may occur. Don't plug more than one appliance into the same power outlet. An electric shock or fire may occur. Insert the plug fully so that the power supply unit is connected securely. Unsafe power connection may cause a fire. Grasp the power plug at the base to remove it from the wall, and pull firmly but gently. If you yank the cord, the wire may be break, causing ignition or heat generation. Select a cool, dry area and protect the LCD display from extremes of temperature, humidity, dust and smoke. Electric shock, fire or failure may occur. Place the TV at a proper distance (over 4 inch) away from the wall for sufficient ventilation. A fire may result from an increase in internal temperature. Place the monitor in a well-ventilated room. A fire may result from an increase in internal temperature. Do not touch the antenna when it is snowing or, raining, or during electrical storm. Electric shock may result. There may be a danger of electric shock when installing the outdoor antenna; please consult a specialist firm. Electric shock may result. 3 Important Safety Instruction Position the outdoor antenna line in such a way as to prevent rain water flowing into the parts indoors. A fire or electric shock may be caused if rainwater is allowed to get into the LCD display. Never disassemble and repair this TV yourself ; use trained repair engineers. A fire or electric shock may result. If repair or adjustment is reguired, please contact the appropriate sales agency or customer advisor. Don't insert metal objects (such as coins, hair pins or ironware) or flammable items (such as paper or matches) into the TV. A fire or electric shock may result. Stop using the TV in case of smoke or abnormal odors. Immediately turn off the power, pull the power cord out of the wall and then contact your service center. Continued use in these circumstances may cause a fire or electric shock. Please prevent children from tampering with or swallowing a remote control battery. Keep batteries out of children's reach. If a child swallows one, please consult a doctor immediately. Place on a stable and secure surface. If the monitor falls or is dislodged, it may cause an injury. Before moving turn off the TV and disconnect all cables from the TV. Do not subject the TV to shock when moving. 4 Important Safety Instruction If installing or moving the LCD TV after opening the LCD TV box, ensure that two persons hold each side of the unit for moving it to the installation site. This is to avoid potential hazards to the LCD TV as well as to the people moving the unit. Carrying an LCD TV by only one person places intense stress on the back, possibly resulting in back injuries. The unit could also be dropped on the floor, which could break the cradle or cause other injuries. When moving the product, do not hold it by the speaker part. Don't put pressure on the panel or scratch the surface with your hands or a sharp item such as a nail or pen. Damage or failure of the panel may result. Keep an appropriate distance from the TV. If you watch the TV continually at too short a range, your eyesight may be damaged. Only use specified batteries. When replacing batteries, make sure to align the polarity (+, -) correctly. If not, may cause damage or could give an electric shock. Please discard the battery as specified by the manufacturer. 5 This User Manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this User Manual may be reproduced, photocopied, transcribed, translated or transmitted in whatsoever form without the prior permission of the manufacturer. The size and appearance of this LCD display may be changed without notice for the purpose of improvement. Damage caused by using unauthorized components, and non-observance of the information and precautions in this user manual, is not covered by the warranty. If you have a problem with your LCD display, please check the Troubleshooting section in this User Manual before requesting assistance from a service center. The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. If static images are displayed on the LCD for a prolonged period, the LCD display may show screen image retention. This is not a permanent condition and the image will fade in time. Image retention is a condition that may occur with all LCD displays. The LCD consists of about 5 million pixels. One pixel incorporates 3 dots, and some of the dots may be perceived as brighter or darker compared to others. Please note that this may occur on all LCD displays and is not a product defect. This User Manual contains descriptions and instructions for both the 37-inch and 42-inch LCD TV models. 6 After opening the box, make sure the following items are provided with the monitor. If you find that any of these items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer immediately. LCD TV Main Unit 37 LCD TV 42 LCD TV Standard Items User's Manual Remote Control/Batteries (1.5V AAA type) 75 Antenna - extensible Coaxial Cable Power Cable NOTE Shapes and colours of parts are subject to change without prior notice, but their functions remain unchanged. 7 1 LCD TV Overview and Installation 1.1 Product Characteristics 1.2 LCD Display Overview Front View Rear View Cradle Installation Speaker Installation 1.3 Remote Controller Before Using the Remote Control Remote Controller Button Functions 1.4 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network Connecting VCR Connecting a DVD Player & Set-Top Box (Connecting to Y, Pb, Pr) Connecting to a digital (AC3) amplifier Connecting an External TV Connecting to a PC 2 Using the LCD TV 2.1 Watching TV 2.2 Watching Digital TV To view information on the current channel To view program guide for the digital TV 8 CONTENTS 2.3 To configure the menu Menu Settings TV Menu Categories and Items 2.4 To Configure TV Channels Setting Channels Automatically Storing the Channel Manually 2.5 To Select TV/External Input Selecting an External Input Device Connected to the LCD TV for viewing Selecting External Input Device When Playing PIP/POP/PBP 2.6 Adjusting the Picture Selecting Screen ARC Magnifies the screen size Selecting the CMS Selecting the PMS 2.7 Adjusting the Sound 2.8 Configuring the PIP/POP/PBP Functions PIP Function Settings POP Function Settings PBP Function Settings 2.9 To Configure the SET UP Selecting the Main Screen Language Adjusting Image Transparency Setting Sleep Timer Viewing Closed Captions Using the Parental 2.10 External Control Device Setup Set ID Communication Parameters Command Reference List 9 CONTENTS 3 PC Mode Environment Settings 3.1 Initial PC Mode Settings 3.2 PC Menu Components 3.3 Main Menu Settings PICTURE Menu Settings SCREEN Menu Settings A A.1 Appendix Specifications Appendix Dispaly Modes Check before calling for service Troubleshooting 10 Product Characteristics LCD Display Overview Remote Control Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices This product is equipped with an LCD panel to provide high-resolution PC mode. It is a 37"/42" LCD display that allows you to watch two high-resolution video sources simultaneously. Automatic Power On/Off You can preset the power on/off time to have it turned on and off automatically as desired. It is automatically turned off if there is no input signal for 15 minutes. (TV Mode) Viewing high resolution video from external devices You can view high-resolution video by connecting it to a DVD player and Set-Top Receiver (480p, 480i, 720p, 1080i-compatible) or a PC connector, AV (Composite) jack, S-Video jack, VGA (RGB) connector, DVI (Digital) connector and Component provided. Viewing two video sources at the same time with the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature Using the PIP feature, you can watch two video signals from external devices simultaneously. Viewing two video signals: SWAP Interactive Menu Screen The interactive menu screen lets you select a menu item to bring up another menu, providing easy access to the monitor functions. HDTV-Ready Display Enables you to view high-definition digital pictures using a DVD player or HDTV set-top receiver (480p, 480i, 720p, 1080i-compatible). 1-2 Product Characteristics LCD TV Overview and Installation Various Picture/Sound Controls Allows you to set the picture and sound settings for a number of different types of program and viewing and listening conditions. Supports SSM (Sound Status Memory) and PSM (Picture Status Memory), facilitating optimum sound settings for different video modes (TV drama, music, movie, and so on). Monitor Function PC mode resolution supports up to 1600x1200 @ 60Hz. But to get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768 @ 60Hz. NOTE PC Mode Resolution If PC Graphic card is not supportting 1360x768. Please adjust resolution to 1280x768 @ 60Hz or 1024x768 @ 60Hz. Product Characteristics 1-3 Front View 8 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 LCD Display Displays the current contents of the display. 2 MENU Button Displays the main OSD menu. Exits from a sub-menu. 3 SOURCE Button Displays a menu of all of the available input sources. (TV, AV 1, 2, 3, Component, DVI and RGB) 1-4 LCD Display Overview LCD TV Overview and Installation 4 Channel ( / ) Buttons Press CH ( ) or CH ( ) to change channels. Also used to select the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. 5 Volume ( / ) Buttons Press the VOL (decrease) or VOL (increase) to change the volume. Also used to increase or reduce the values in an OSD menu. 6 POWER Button Press this button in Standby mode to turn off the LCD TV. (Use this button after pressing the main power button on the rear panel of the LCD TV.) 7 Power Indication L ...