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LCD TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: 32LP1DC Internet Home Page : http://www.lgcommercial.com 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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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. U.S.A. only ----------------------------------------------- COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING : To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been ratus.
Contents Contents Contents Warnings Safety Instructions Controls Connection Options 9~11 Remote Control Key Functions Various Installation Installation How to use back cover Swivel Stand Instruction Antenna Connection External AV Source Setup Digital Audio Output External VCR Setup Equipment Cable TV Setup Connections DVD Setup HDSTB Setup...
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Contents Auto Clock Setup Manual Clock Setup Time Menu On/Off Timer Setup Options Sleep Timer Auto Off Aspect Ratio Control Caption Caption Option Option Menu Caption Mode Features Cinema Mode Setup Demo (Review) Split Zoom Lock Menu Options 44~45 Parental Lock Setup Watching PIP/Double Window Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window PIP (Picture-in-...
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Introduction Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red when the TV is in standby mode, illuminates green when the TV is switched on. Remote Control Sensor AUDIO AUDIO...
Introduction Connection Options Connection Options COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 INPUT (Y, P / Audio Input) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT / COMPONENT1/DVI INPUT Power Cord Socket DVI INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) * PC INPUT2 * RJP INTERFACE (For service) S-VIDEO INPUT (For service) AC IN RJP INTERFACE DVI INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO...
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Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons. MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, DVD, CABLE, HDSTB or AUDIO. Select other operating modes, for the remote to operate external devices. MODE POWER COMP/RGB/DVI Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or...
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Introduction CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects available channels found with EZ scan. VOLUME UP/DOWN Increases/decreases the sound level. MODE MUTE Switches the sound on or off. COMP/RGB/DVI SURF Use to scroll the Surf channel list. FLASHBK INFO When you watch the TV, displays information on top of the screen. Not available in Component 1-2, RGB 1-2 and DVI mode.
Introduction VCR/DVD BUTTONS Control some video cassette recorders or DVD player RATIO ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD player). INFO Switches between PIP and Double Window modes. ENTER (Refer to p.46) PIPCH-/PIPCH+ Changes to next higher/lower PIP channel. EXIT MENU (Refer to p.46) SOUND VIDEO...
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Installation Installation Installation Various Installation Wall Mount: Horizontal installation For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side and 2" from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. 4 inches 2 inches 4 inches...
Installation How to use back cover Hold the back cover with both hands and Install wires as necessary. pull it backward. (To install various wires, refer to p.14~21.) PC SOUND REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR HDMI UPGRADE DVI INPUT Antenna LOOP THROUGH PORT (PC INPUT)
Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections. - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) VIDEO1 COMPONENT1 Wall Antenna Socket...
Installation External AV Source Setup AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO TV Front Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). Select Video 2 input source with using the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.
Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV. VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. - Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.
Installation Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the TV.
Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV DVD Setup When connecting with a S-Video cable TV Back Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set. DVI INPUT Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the (PC/DTV INPUT) S-VIDEO AUDIO input jacks on the set.
Installation HDSTB 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. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Connect the RGB output of the digital set-top box AC IN...
Installation PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. The TV sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Connect the RGB output of the PC to the PC AC IN...
Installation 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graph- picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the PC graphic ics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. card can not be changed, change the PC graphic 2. If the graphic card on the PC does not output ana- card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic log and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only card.
Operation Operation Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode - Be sure to select the RGB1-PC/RGB1-DTV/RGB2-PC/RGB2-DTV source before operation. (For RGB1-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - You can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source.
Operation Basic operation Basic operation Turning on the TV Turning on the TV just after installation Turning on the TV (power cord is still con- nected) 1. Connect power cord correctly. 1. If the TV was turned off 2. The TV will switch on automatically. •...
Operation On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment How to adjust the OSD screen 1. Press the MENU button and then button to select each menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E / F F / G G button to display the available menus.
Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels avail- able through antenna or cable inputs, EZ Scan SETUP ANTENNA ANTENNA Ch.Edit and stores them in memory on the chan- Cable VIDEO DTV Signal nel list.
Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued Channel Edit EZ Scan SETUP Ch.Edit Selection ( ) leads you to the channel edit screen. VIDEO DTV Signal Ch. Label AUDIO Main Input Sub Input TIME Front Display SET ID OPTION LOCK MENU...
Operation DTV Signal Strength - Reveals how strong your DTV signal is 1. Press the SIGNAL button. and whether you need to adjust your 2. View the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the antenna or digital cable input. The high- signal being received.
Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued Main Picture Source Selection - Changes the picture source so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, EZ Scan SETUP DVD, or any other devices that are con- Ch.Edit VIDEO DTV Signal Analog...
Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture 1. Press the VIDEO button repeatedly to select the picture appearance - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset setup option as shown below: (your own settings), , and value in the EZ Picture menu based on •...
Operation ideo Menu Options continued ideo Menu Options continued XD Function - XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD EZ Picture SETUP Contrast source through an advanced digital sig- VIDEO Brightness nal processing algorithm.
Operation Video Preset - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu EZ Picture options to their original factory preset SETUP Contrast values. VIDEO Brightness Color AUDIO Sharpness Tint TIME Color Temperature OPTION Selection ( ) presets Video Preset the video configuration. LOCK MENU Prev.
Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- Audio Language English SETUP casting station. EZ SoundRite Spanish VIDEO EZ Sound French Balance AUDIO Treble Bass TIME Front Surround...
Operation EZ Sound - EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best sound 1. Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound without any special adjustment because setup as shown below: (your own settings), the TV sets the appropriate sound , and options based on the program content.
Operation Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup - This TV can receive MTS stereo pro- 1. Use the SAP button to select your desired MTS mode in analog sig- grams and any SAP (Secondary Audio nal.
Operation TV Speakers On/Off Setup - Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Audio Language SETUP Speakers option On or Off. EZ SoundRite VIDEO EZ Sound Balance AUDIO Treble Bass TIME Front Surround TV Speaker OPTION LOCK MENU...
Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a dig- ital channel signal. Auto Clock SETUP Manual Clock VIDEO Off Timer Time Zone Eastern - The digital channel signal includes infor- On Timer mation for the current time provided by AUDIO...
Operation On/Off Timer Setup - Timer function operates only if current time has been set. Auto Clock SETUP Manual Clock VIDEO Off Timer - Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer On Timer function if they are set both set to the AUDIO Sleep Timer same time.
Operation ime Menu Options continued ime Menu Options continued Auto Off - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 Auto Clock SETUP Manual Clock minutes. VIDEO Off Timer On Timer AUDIO Sleep Timer Auto Off...
Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog pic- 1. Press the RATIO button repeatedly to select the desired picture for- ture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed mat. on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture for- You can also adjust in the...
Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Aspect Ratio SETUP Caption VIDEO Caption Mode EZ Mute Caption Option AUDIO Language Cinema TIME Demo OPTION LOCK MENU Prev. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E menu.
Operation Caption Mode * Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a Aspect Ratio SETUP CC 1 Caption program. VIDEO Caption Mode CC 2 Caption Option CC 3 - Analog caption displays information at AUDIO Language CC 4...
Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Cinema Mode Setup - Sets up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. Aspect Ratio SETUP Caption VIDEO Caption Mode Caption Option AUDIO Language Cinema TIME Demo OPTION LOCK MENU Prev.
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Operation Split Zoom (DTV 720p, or 1080i mode only) - Enlarges the picture with correct propor- tions. - When enlarging the picture, the image may become distorted. 1. Press the ZOOM button in DTV 720p, or 1080i modes. 2. Use the D D / E E / F F / G G buttons to select the screen split zoom section.
Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broad- casting station.
Operation Parental Lock Setup - Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and Lock System SETUP Set Password external viewing sources. VIDEO Block Ch. - A password is required to gain access to Movie Rating this menu if the Lock System is turned AUDIO TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General...
Operation (Picture-In-Picture) / Double W indow (Picture-In-Picture) / Double W indow - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image.
Operation MUTE SURF Moving the PIP sub picture RATIO In PIP mode, press the D D / E E / F F / G G button to move the sub picture to a differ- INFO ent location on the screen. ENTER MENU EXIT...
Reference External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the TV.
Reference Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 50. EZ Scan SETUP Ch.Edit VIDEO DTV Signal 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
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Reference 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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Reference 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP/ Double Window (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture-in-Picture)/Double Window. G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Video menu. You can also control the PIP/Double Window using the PIP button on the remote control.
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Reference 19. Color Temperature (Command2:u) *Two/One part Channel: 6th bit This bit is used in a cable-ready system. G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video *Using physical channel: 5th bit menu. If the channel band is NTSC air or NTSC cable, channel tun- ing can be done by only physical channel.
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Reference 24. Input Select (Command:x b) 25. PIP Input Select (Command:x y) (Main Picture Input) G To adjust the input source for sub picture in PIP mode G To select input source for sub picture in PIP/Double Transmission Window mode. [x][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission 0x00...
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Reference Programming the Remote Contrtol Programming the Remote Contrtol G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be pro- grammed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode 1.
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Reference roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist The operation does not work normally. • Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. The remote control • Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? doesn’t work •...
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Reference The audio function does not work. • Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Picture OK & • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound • Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. • Are the audio cables installed properly? No output from one •...
If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. Product Specifications Product Specifications MODEL 32LP1DC Width (inches / mm) 40 / 1016 Height (inches / mm) 24.7 / 627.5 Depth (inches / mm) 8.03 / 204...
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