LG RU-44SZ80L Owners Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: RU-44SZ80L 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 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 2
instruction manual TV technician for help. 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 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 3
manual can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product. This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association. 1. Read Instructions your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 4
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 5
Lock 43 Cinema Mode Setup 44 Demo (Menu Review 45 LOCK Menu Options Parental Lock Setup 46 Parental Lock (Ratings Overview 47 Step 3. Miscellaneous Programming the Remote 48 Programming Codes 49-52 Maintenance 53 Troubleshooting 54-55 Glossary 56-57 Product Specifications 58 Warranty 59 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 6
its life and needs to be replaced with a new lamp. There is a problem with the lamp or around it. Contact an authorized service center. The lamp cover is not closed. The projection TV is overheating. The projection TV shut down due to overheating. The projection TV shut down, check the cooling fan - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 7
TV. Fan Cover Replace or clean the filter to prevent a dust every 1~3 months. When cleaning or replacing -end equipment that provides even better picture quality for Video 2. Video 1 TV or Monitor. Component Input 1-2 Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks. Refer to your DVD manual - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 8
are four jacks on the left side on your projection TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and work. If you're connecting a video game device, make sure to change the picture settings with the EZ Picture option in the Video menu (see page 29). Left/Right Audio Used for stereo - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 9
1 Connect an antenna or cable service to your TV as shown. 2 Turn to page 22 to . It should be available from your local electronics dealer. We recommend using a 75 ohm cable for your antenna connections in order to prevent interference. Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Antenna RF Coaxial Wire (75 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 10
video and audio jacks on the back of your cable box, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up. Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Out In Output Switch 3 4 RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANT IN +75 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 11
composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. You may connect either the composite video or the S-Video cables to your TV. (Do not connect both the composite and the S-Video cables. In the event that you connect - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 12
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 composite video or the S-Video cables to your TV. Do not connect both the composite and the S-Video. DVD Player Some high-end DVD players - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 13
con- nect them following the instructions provid- ed with your equipment. 2 Connect these cables to your TV as shown. DBS Receiver Component TV DBS Receiver Audio Dolby Digital L R Out or The DTV shows the sharpest picture in 720p mode. A/V Cables Not included with TV This TV supports - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 14
then connect them fol- lowing the instructions provided with your equipment. 2 Connect these cables to your TV as shown. Computer Select RGB-PC Source AUDIO (R) MODE Text VGA SVGA XGA RGB-PC/DVI-PC Input Resolution Horizontal 640x350 31.5KHz 640x480 31.5KHz 640x480 37.9KHz 640x480 37.5KHz - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 15
Connections Connect Left/Right Variable Audio Output to an external Audio Amplifier System. 1 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. 2 Connect these jacks, making sure that they are connected - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 16
channel audio. Left and right speakers on each side of the TV enhance separation. The TV's sound optional hookup "center mode in," makes the dialog sound as though it's coming directly from the TV. The rear surround sound speakers provide the majority of other sounds - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 17
/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 and DVI-DTV/PC input sources for main picture cannot be used for Monitor Out. Second TV S-Video Video Audio A/V Cables Not included with - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 18
Stereo, and SAP. PIP Toggles between PIP, POP (Picture-out-of-Picture) and Twin picture mode. PIPCHChanges to next lower PIP channel THUMBSTICK Allows MENU Brings up the main menu to the screen. TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 123 456 789 ENTER - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 19
PIP INPUT MENU EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD REW FF SKIP POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. RGB Selects: in EZ Scan memory. PIP INPUT Selects the input source for the sub picture. ENTER When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 20
Display Displays current channel number. Channel Label If a channel label has been set, then it will appear here. TV 13 MONO ABC PIP Display This display appears when PIP is active. TV 6 AM 3:00 10 Mute Appears when sound is muted. PAGE 20 Volume Volume level is displayed while adjusting the - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 21
See page 6). 7 Lamp indicator. (See page 6). 8 Temperature indicator. (See page 6). 6 8 7 See menu pages for instructions on using the onscreen your remote control. If TV is moved from cold to normal room temperature, condensation may form inside TV, wait 3 hours the TV to adjust to room - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 22
. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/- symbols). back of remote 3 With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn your TV on. 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu. 5 Press ENTER or the - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 23
DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 4 5 9 10 14 15 19 20 24 25 29 30 34 35 39 40 44 45 ( ( ( Move 4 You will now see a screen filled with channel numbers and a preview picture. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow to select a channel, then use - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 24
change the letter. Press SURF to save. 7 Repeat 5 and 6 steps until all channels are Labeled. 8 Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing. PAGE 24 ESPN TV 25 A&E TBN HSN CNN VH-1 PTL FAM BCC TNT CMTV VC PBS ET ADC TMC JCN CSP2 WB ESPN ABC TELE IC COM - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 25
Source Selection Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV. SETUP EZ Scan Ant/Cable Ch. Edit VIDEO Ch. Label Video1 Video2 AUDIO Main Input G Side Video Sub Input Component 1 TIME Booster - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 26
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. for long periods of time. Doing so may cause image burn-in. Not all sources are available for PIP. - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 27
screen remains the current channel. 1 Press PIP button on the remote control with the POP image on the screen to acti- vate POP (Picture-outside-Picture) mode. The pictures of all the programmed chan- nels are searched with the 3 POP screen, as shown to the right. • Press SWAP, to enlarge the - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 28
Booster If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster to On. If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off. Adjustments for one channel don't affect the adjustment for other channels. Set booster to on or off for - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 29
Normal Night Time Movie Video Game Sports You can manually adjust the levels for the picture quality settings, such as Contrast, Brightness, Color, and return to the previous menu. 2/3/5 4 1 1/3/4 TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 123 456 789 ENTER - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 30
Picture Lets you choose a preset value for the picture settings. Off Lets you adjust the picture manually to your preferences. Daylight Increases the levels of all picture of all colors in the TV picture: Warm, Medium, or Cool. • LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 31
Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. SETUP EZ SoundRite G Off EZ Sound On VIDEO Balance Treble AUDIO Bass Front Surround TIME TV Speaker SPECIAL LOCK MENU Prev. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 32
during commercials, then adjusts the sound to match the current audio level of the TV program you are watching. • EZ Sound Chooses the sound options manually. Off Lets you adjust the Audio menu sound options manually. Normal Restores the sound levels to their original settings. Stadium Stresses high - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 33
information for the correct time. SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off G PBS Ch return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. 2/3/4 3 1 1/3 TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 34
SETUP Auto Clock Manual Clock G Year 2 0 0 4 VIDEO Off Timer Date 0 1 / 1 0 On Timer AUDIO Sleep Timer Time AM 10 : 44 TIME Auto Off Manual Clock selection. Your choices are: Year, Date and Time. 5 Use the UP/DOWN arrow to set the Year, Date, and Time. 6 Press EXIT to save and return to TV - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 35
for your TV. Off Timer function overrides On Timer function if they are both set to the same time. SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME Auto Clock Manual Clock Off hours and then set the minutes. 7 Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing, or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 36
only if current time is set. Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV is turned on by the On timer function, the TV will automatically turn itself off. SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time On Time G Sleep Timer Auto Off SPECIAL LOCK MENU Prev. Off On - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 37
Sleep Timer Setup Select a preset time to turn your TV off automatically. SETUP VIDEO Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Time On Time AUDIO Sleep Timer G TIME Auto Off SPECIAL LOCK MENU Prev. Off 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 90 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 38
Auto Off If there is no input signal, the TV can be set up to switch to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. SETUP VIDEO Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer AUDIO Sleep Timer TIME Auto Off G Off On SPECIAL LOCK MENU Prev. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 39
or 1080i formats from component input1/2, RGB, or DVI sources. After connecting external equipment to the TV, don't display a still picture for a long time on the screen. Doing so may damage the TV screen. SETUP Aspect Ratio G Language VIDEO Captions Caption/Text AUDIO Key Lock TIME Cinema Demo - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 40
to use for your on-screen menus. 5 Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. 2/4/5 TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 123 456 789 ENTER 0 MUTE FLASHBK SURF SAP VOL - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 41
. 4 Use the UP/DOWN arrow to make your caption selection. Your choices are: Off, EZ Mute, and On. 5 Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. Using the CC button 1 Use the CC button on the remote - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 42
usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service, generally not program related. SETUP VIDEO Aspect Ratio Language and return to TV viewing or press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. 2/3/5 TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 43
control. The feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front panel controls. The TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. SETUP VIDEO Aspect Ratio Language Captions Caption/Text AUDIO Key Lock G Off TIME Cinema On - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 44
the TV for the best picture TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 123 456 789 ENTER 0 MUTE FLASHBK SURF SAP VOL VIDEO CH PIP PIPCH- PIPCH+ SWAP RATIO CC FREEZE PIP INPUT 1 1/3/4 MENU EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD REW FF SKIP 1/3/4 2/3 5 PAGE 44 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 45
Demo (Menu Review) EZ Demo Use to scan the features and menu options available on your TV. XD Demo Use to see EZ Demo or XD Demo. 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing. 2/3/4 TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI COMP1 COMP2 RGB 123 456 789 ENTER 0 MUTE - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 46
, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Lock Menu. 2 Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Lock Menu. The TV is set up with the initial password 0000. 3 Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose from the following Lock Menu options. • Lock System: Activates or - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 47
(Parents Strongly Cautioned): Program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. TV-MA (Mature Audiences Only): Program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. G (General Audiences - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 48
may not be able to control all models of other brands. TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT MODE LIGHT POWER 1 Test your remote control. 2 3 To find out whether your remote control can TV/VIDEO SIDE DVI operate the device without programming, turn on the device such - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 49
Programming Codes: TVs TVs Brand A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT 165 Brand GOLDSTAR HALL MARK HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JCPENNY JENSEN JVC KEC KENWOOD KLOSS KMC KTV LG LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC Codes 004 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 50
034 043 063 137 150 031 033 031 033 012 013 015 033 040 066 101 043 012 031 033 043 048 050 Brand KENWOOD LG LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH NEC NORDMENDE OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 51
068 HYTEK 053 JANIEL 060 147 JERROLD 061 KATHREIN 108 LEGEND 057 LG 255 LUTRON 132 LUXOR 062 144 MACOM 010 059 063 064 065 074 SAMSUNG 123 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 028 035 047 057 085 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 032 138 SONY 103 STARCAST 041 SUPER GUIDE 020 124 125 TEECOM 023 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 52
030 040 057 062 066 032 072 008 022 025 054 052 074 030 049 050 055 052 055 070 077 002 003 004 Brand LG M-NET MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX MOVIE TIME NSC OAK PANASONIC PARAGON PHILIPS PIONEER POST NEWS WEEK PRUCER PTS PULSAR RCA Codes 008 009 010 052 069 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 53
of the manual and follow the recommendations provided. Careful and regular cleaning of your new TV can enhance service, the signal may be weak, which means the quality of your picture may suffer due to other factors. If there are problems with the image on your TV, consult the Troubleshooting guide - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 54
Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself. SYMPTOMS Snowy picture and unclear sound. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Check your antenna connection or location. • Check your cable input. • Check to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected. Multiple images or 'ghost - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 55
Troubleshooting (Contd.) Remote control doesn't work. Menu options can't be changed or selected. No picture and installed properly. • Try unplugging your TV for a few minutes, then plug it on the back of your TV and on the source equipment. want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu. - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 56
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 ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of a picture. Standard television in the U.S. today is generally transmitted and - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 57
. TEXT Arbitrary text not related to the program. TUNER Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound. TWIN PICTURE Feature that splits the screen and places two picture sources side-by-side. XGA A high-resolution computer data format compatible with these - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 58
Product Specifications Model Power Requirement Television System Television Channels Power Consumption (W) Inches) 39.2 Height (Inches) 29.2 Depth (Inches) 14.4 Weight (lbs.) 50.7 AC 120V, 60Hz American TV Standard, NTSC, ATSC with STB VHF: 2 - 13 UHF: 14 - 69 CATV: 1 - 125 220W 75 - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 59
FOR SERVICE: For warranty service information, please contact the LG®Brand Customer Support telephone number listed below. When calling for service, please have your product model number, serial number and the date of purchase or the date of original installation available. If a replacement unit - LG RU-44SZ80L | Owners Manual - Page 60
to lightning strike, power surges, power outages and water damage.) G repair or replacement of warranted parts by other than an LG® Brand authorized service centers. G units purchased or serviced outside of the U.S.A. G product where the original factory serial numbers have been removed, defaced or
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LCD Projection TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
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.
MODEL: RU-44SZ80L
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.