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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
DLP Projection TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RU-44SZ83D
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this
information to your dealer when you require service.
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- Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or (Continued from previous page) short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the 19.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Warnings ......2 AUDIO Menu Options .....31-32 Important Safety Instructions . -
Page 6: Function Status Indicators
Function Status Indicators Lamp indicator, operation indicator, and temperature indicator located below the front panel controls, reveal the operating status of the DLP projection TV. Operation Indicator Temperature Indicator Lamp Indicator Power cord is not connected. Power Cord is connected, TV is in standby mode. Operation Indicator Green TV turns on. -
Page 7: Rear Connections Panel
Rear Connections Panel Connecting cables and external equipment to your TV. Fan Cover Replace or clean the filter to prevent a dust every 1~3 months. When cleaning or replacing the filter, certainly turn the power off. The dust filter must be washed in tepid water with netural detergent. -
Page 8: Side Connections Panel
Side Connection Panel There are four jacks on the left side on your projection TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and cam- corders very simple. The jacks are like those found on the back jack connection panel. This means that most equipment that connects to those types of jacks on the rear jackpack, may be connected to the side connec- tion panel. -
Page 9: Ant/Cable Service Hookup
ANT / Cable Service Hookup Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Antenna Connect an antenna or cable service to your TV as shown. RF Coaxial Wire Turn to page 22 to do a channel search RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) (75 ohm) with EZ Scan for Ant/Cable connection(s). -
Page 10: Cable Box Connections
Cable Box Connections Cable TV Locate the output jack on the back of Wall Jack Panel your cable box. Connect this to the Antenna jack on the back of your TV. Or find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your cable box, and connect them following the instructions Output provided with your equipment. -
Page 11: Vcr Connections
VCR Connections Locate the Antenna jack on the back of your TV. Connect this to RF out jack on the back of your VCR. Or, find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. -
Page 12: Dvd Player
DVD Player Find the audio and component or S-Video jacks on the back of your DVD Player and connect them fol- lowing the instructions provided with your equipment. You may connect either the com- posite video or the S-Video cables to your TV. -
Page 13: Rgb-Dtv/Dvi-Dtv Input
RGB-DTV/DVI-DTV Input Find the audio and Y, P /RGB/DVI jacks DBS Receiver on the back of your DBS receiver and con- nect them following the instructions provid- Component Out Dolby Digital Audio Y Pb Pr ed with your equipment. COMPONENT INPUT2 INPUT1 UPGRADE PORT (480i/... -
Page 14: Rgb-Pc/Dvi-Pc Input
RGB-PC/DVI-PC Input Find the audio and RGB or DVI jacks on the back of your PC and then connect them fol- lowing the instructions provided with your equipment. Connect these cables to your TV as shown. Computer RGB INPUT PC/DTV (XGA/ 480p/ 720p/... -
Page 15: External Stereo Connections
External Stereo Connections Connect Left/Right Variable Audio Output to an external Audio Amplifier System. Locate both Variable Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV and the Left/Right audio input jacks on the back of your stereo's amplifier. Connect these jacks, making sure that they are connected correctly. -
Page 16: Home Theater: Speaker Layout
Home Theater: Speaker Layout This is a typical speaker layout. Any number of other speaker setups are possible, and some changes may be needed to maximize your sound. However, a Dolby Digital Receiver is required to hear 5.1 channel audio. Left and right speakers on each side of the TV enhance separation. -
Page 17: Monitor Out Setup
Monitor Out Setup Your TV has a special signal output capa- bility which allows you to hook up a sec- ond TV or monitor. Just connect the second TV or monitor to the MONITOR OUT Audio/Video jacks locat- ed 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. -
Page 18: Remote Control Functions In Tv Mode
Remote Control Functions in TV Mode MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. Select other operating modes, for INDICATOR LIGHTS the remote to control external Show active remote mode devices. every time any button is VCR CABLE DVD SAT pressed. - Page 19 Remote Control Functions in TV Mode VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER POWER Turns your TV or any other TV/VIDEO SIDE programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. COMP1 COMP2 COMPONENT 1, 2 Selects: RGB-DTV and RGB-PC Selects component signal sources, input sources.
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Page 20: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays This page describes your on-screen display and information banner options. Channel Label If a channel label has been set, Main Channel Display then it will appear here. Displays current channel number. PIP Display TV 13 This display MONO appears when PIP is active. -
Page 21: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls POWER MENU ENTER POWER MENU ENTER (Same as ENTER button on your remote control) VOLUME UP / DOWN CHANNEL UP / DOWN Operation indicator. (See page 6). See menu pages for instructions on using the on- Lamp indicator. (See page 6). screen menus. -
Page 22: Ez Scan (Channel Search)
EZ Scan (Channel Search) Automatically finds analog channels available through ANT IN input, and stores all active over-the-air and cable EZ Scan Processing EZ scan. SETUP SETUP channels in memory on the channel list. Ch. Edit VIDEO VIDEO Ch. Label Main Input AUDIO AUDIO... -
Page 23: Channel Add/Delete/Surf Setup
Channel Add / Delete / Surf Setup EZ Scan SETUP SETUP CATV ESPN TV 11 Ch. Edit Following Screen Shown will let you edit VIDEO VIDEO Ch. Label channels and Surf List. Main Input AUDIO AUDIO Surf List Sub Input TV 11 TV 20 Booster... -
Page 24: Channel Labels Setup
Channel Labels Setup EZ Scan SETUP SETUP ESPN TV 25 A&E CMTV ESPN Ch. Edit CNBC ESP2 VIDEO VIDEO Ch. Label Following Screen TELE ACTS will let you put Main Input PLAY the logos in channels. AUDIO AUDIO VH-1 EWTN INSP Sub Input VISN... -
Page 25: Main Picture Source Selection
Main Picture Source Selection Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other SETUP SETUP EZ Scan Ant/Cable devices that are connected to your TV. Ch. Edit Video1 VIDEO VIDEO Video2... -
Page 26: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) / Twin Picture Operation
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Twin Picture Operation PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source (PIP) will show a smaller inset image. Twin Picture splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 pictures to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. -
Page 27: Pop (Picture-Outside-Picture)
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Twin Picture Operation Selecting PIP / Twin Picture Channels Press the PIP button on the remote control to select PIP or Twin picture mode. Select the Ant/Cable source with the PIP INPUT button. Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select a channel for the sub picture. Swapping Pictures Press the SWAP button. -
Page 28: Booster
Booster If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster EZ Scan to On. If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off. SETUP SETUP Ch. Edit Adjustments for one channel don’t affect the adjustment for other channels. VIDEO VIDEO Ch. -
Page 29: Video Menu Options
Video Menu Options Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. EZ Picture SETUP SETUP Contrast Daylight VIDEO VIDEO Brightness Normal Color Night Time AUDIO AUDIO Sharpness Movie Tint Video Game TIME TIME Color Temperature Sports SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK... - Page 30 • Color Temperature Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture: Warm, Medium, or Cool. • LG electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. P A G E 3 0...
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Page 31: Audio Menu Options
Audio Menu Options Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. EZ SoundRite SETUP SETUP EZ Sound VIDEO VIDEO Balance Treble AUDIO AUDIO Bass Front Surround TIME TIME TV Speaker SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK Prev. MENU Press the MENU button on the remote VCR CABLE DVD SAT control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu. - Page 32 Audio Menu Options SETUP SETUP VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Bass TIME TIME SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK • EZ SoundRite Scans for changes in the sound level during commercials, then adjusts the sound to match the current audio level of the TV program you are watching. •...
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Page 33: Auto Clock Setup
Auto Clock Setup Sets the time automatically from the PBS broadcast sig- nal. Auto Clock PBS Ch. SETUP SETUP Manual Clock Time Zone Auto The PBS channel signal includes information for the cor- VIDEO VIDEO Daylight Saving Off Timer rect time. Auto Clock On Timer AUDIO... -
Page 34: Manual Clock Setup
Manual Clock Setup Auto Clock SETUP SETUP Manual Clock 2 0 0 4 Year VIDEO VIDEO Off Timer Date 0 1 / 1 0 AM 10 : 44 On Timer Time AUDIO AUDIO Sleep Timer Auto Off TIME TIME SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK... -
Page 35: Tv Turn Off Time Setup
TV Turn Off Timer Setup Lets you set an automatic daily turn off time for your TV. Auto Clock SETUP SETUP Off Timer function overrides On Timer function if they are Manual Clock both set to the same time. VIDEO VIDEO Off Timer On Timer... -
Page 36: Tv Turn On Time Setup
TV Turn On Time Setup Time function operates only if current time is set. Auto Clock SETUP SETUP Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV Manual Clock is turned on by the On timer function, the TV will auto- VIDEO VIDEO Off Timer... -
Page 37: Sleep Timer Setup
Sleep Timer Setup Select a preset time to turn your TV off automatically. Auto Clock SETUP SETUP 10 min Manual Clock VIDEO VIDEO 20 min Off Timer 30 min On Timer AUDIO AUDIO 60 min Sleep Timer 90 min Auto Off TIME TIME 120 min... -
Page 38: Auto Off
Auto Off If there is no input signal, the TV can be set up to switch to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Auto Clock SETUP SETUP Manual Clock VIDEO VIDEO Off Timer On Timer AUDIO AUDIO Sleep Timer Auto Off TIME TIME SPECIAL... -
Page 39: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio Press the MENU button on the remote control, Aspect Ratio SETUP then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select SETUP the Special menu. Or press RATIO button to Language 16:9 instantly access the Aspect Ratio . VIDEO VIDEO Horizon Captions Zoom1... -
Page 40: On-Screen Menu Languages
On-Screen Menu Languages Select your preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish, or French. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP English Language VIDEO VIDEO Español Captions Français Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO Key Lock Cinema TIME TIME Demo SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK Prev. MENU Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Special menu. -
Page 41: Captions Setup
Captions Setup Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Language VIDEO VIDEO Captions EZ Mute Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO Key Lock Cinema TIME TIME Demo SPECIAL SPECIAL Using the menu LOCK LOCK Prev. MENU Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Special menu. -
Page 42: Caption/Text Mode Selection
Caption/Text Mode Selection Select a closed caption mode for displaying captioning information when provided on the program. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP CC 1 Language Captions displays information at any position on the VIDEO VIDEO CC 2 Captions screen usually the program's dialog. CC 3 Caption/Text AUDIO... -
Page 43: Key Lock
Key Lock The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Language The feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing VIDEO VIDEO Captions by disabling the front panel controls. Caption/Text AUDIO The TV is programmed to remember which option it was... -
Page 44: Cinema Mode Setup
Cinema Mode Setup Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Language VIDEO VIDEO Captions Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO Key Lock Cinema TIME TIME Demo SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK Prev. MENU Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow VCR CABLE DVD SAT button to select the Special menu. -
Page 45: Demo (Menu Review)
Demo (Menu Review) EZ Demo Use to scan the features and menu options available on your TV. Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Language XD Demo Use to see the difference VIDEO VIDEO between XD Demo On and XD Demo Off. Captions Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO... -
Page 46: Parental Lock Setup
Parental Lock Setup Lock System Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific chan- SETUP SETUP nels, ratings and external sources. Set Password VIDEO VIDEO Block Ch. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is active. -
Page 47: Parental Lock (Ratings Overview)
Parental Lock (Ratings Overview) Parental Lock Rating Descriptions Lock System SETUP Unlocks for channel SETUP and rating. Set Password VIDEO VIDEO Block Ch. Movie Rating AUDIO AUDIO TV Rating- Children TV Rating-General TIME TIME Aux. Block SPECIAL SPECIAL LOCK LOCK Prev. -
Page 48: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The remote control for your HD receiver is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to operate most remote-control- lable devices of other manufacturers. Note: The remote control may not be able to con- trol all models of other brands. -
Page 49: Programming Codes
Programming Codes: TVs Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes A MARK 112 143 GOLDSTAR 004 102 106 019 024 040 Sharp 004 014 019 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 110 112 113 056 130 132 022 028 029 AKAI 006 146 116 119 122 081 143 170... - Page 50 Programming Codes: VCRs VCRs Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brands Codes AIWA 055 060 130 034 040 041 TOTEVISION 040 101 AKAI 016 043 046 150 152 062 063 107 UNITECH 124 125 146 KENWOOD 014 034 039 109 140 144 VECTOR RESEARCH AMPRO 043 047 048...
- Page 51 Programming Codes: SAT/DVDs Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes ALPHASTAR DSR 027 133 134 PERSONAL CABLE VIEWSTAR AMPLICA GENERAL INSTRUMENT 003 004 016 PHILIPS WINEGARD 128 146 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 029 031 059 PICO ZENITH 001 081 082 PRESIDENT 019 102 083 084 091...
- Page 52 Programming Codes: Cable Boxes CATV Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes 003 004 039 008 009 010 REGAL 049 050 032 035 042 046 052 052 069 074 REGENCY VIEWSTAR 012 015 018 REMBRANT 086 087 088 ANTRONIK M-NET ARCHER 005 007 014...
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Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Please read pages 2-3-4 in the front of the manual and follow the recom- mendations provided. Careful and regular cleaning of your new TV can enhance its appearance and your viewing pleasure. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. SCREEN CLEANING 1. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS • Check your antenna connection or location. Snowy picture and unclear sound. • Check your cable input. • Check to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected. •... - Page 55 Troubleshooting (Contd.) Remote control doesn’t work. • Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. Menu options can’t be • Try unplugging your TV for a few minutes, changed or selected. then plug it back in. No picture or sound •...
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Page 56: Glossary
Glossary A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide as they relate to these TVs. 75 OHM RF CABLE The round cable that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV. - Page 57 Glossary (Contd.) A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide as they relate to these TVs. HD-STB High-definition set-top box. INPUT Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other A/V device.
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Page 58: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Model RU-44SZ83D Horizontal Size (Inches) 39.2 Height (Inches) 29.2 Depth (Inches) 14.4 Weight (lbs.) 50.7 Power Requirement AC 120V, 60Hz Television System American TV Standard, NTSC, ATSC with STB Television Channels VHF: 2 - 13 UHF: 14 - 69...