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LG LST-3100A Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : LST-3100A
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this owner's manual carefully and completely.

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  • Page 1 High Definition Television Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LST-3100A Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, USA Phone: 1-847-941-8000 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents .

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls And Display Window

    Front Panel Controls and Display Window Allow you to navigate on-screen menus and to adjust the system settings and preferences. Use the arrow keys to move to a menu option and then use the SELECT button to access it. If no menu is displayed, the LEFT/RIGHT arrows control the volume setting and the Receives signals from the remote control.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Key Functions

    Remote Control Key Functions Sets operational mode of remote control to the HDTV Receiver. TV/INPUT To select the TV’s source (Tuner or AUX A/V input). ez ADD Automatically adds new channels (digital) available through the antenna inputs except memorized channels already in the channel list.

  • Page 7: Unpacking Hdtv Receiver And Accessories/Connection Overview

    Unpacking HDTV Receiver and Accessories/Connection Overview Make sure you have received all the accessories listed below with the High Definition Television Receiver. High Definition Television Receiver The HDTV Receiver is capable of receiving signals from cable and/or over-the-air antenna sources and sending the signals to your TV. Included with the Receiver are the following accessories.

  • Page 8: Connection Panel

    Connection Panel Overview ANT IN Connect to HDTV signal source; external/internal antenna. OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. RGB OUT Connect to a TV with RGB inputs. ANT LOOP OUT RF output to TV’s “Antenna In” jack or other devices. Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel.

  • Page 9: Connections

    During initial installation and setup of your HDTV Receiver, you may need to install a 10 dB attenuator to the Antenna input “ANT IN” on the LST-3100A. The LST-3100A is a high performance, high-gain system intended for operation under normal and weak signal conditions, providing the best reception with its optimum gain. However, there might be some reception areas where the signal strength is too high (e.g.

  • Page 10: Analog Monitor Connections

    Connections (Continued) Display Formats Overview The HDTV Tuner offers various display formats and multiple video outputs. When the HDTV Tuner is connected • to A/V systems, the HDTV Tuner can provide video signal formats 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i modes are available for component video (YPbPr) outputs. •...

  • Page 11: Hd Monitor Component (Ypbpr) Connections

    Connections (Continued) HD Monitor Component (YPbPr) Connections Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Connect the “Antenna/Cable” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HDTV Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. There might be some areas where the signal strength could be too high. If so, you may need to connect the antenna to an attenuator.

  • Page 12: Hd Monitor Rgb Connections

    Connections (Continued) HD Monitor RGB Connections Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Connect the “Antenna/Cable” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HDTV Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. There might be some areas where the signal strength could be too high. If so, you may need to connect the antenna to an attenuator.

  • Page 13: Hd Monitor Dvi-Hdtv Connections

    Connections (Continued) HD Monitor DVI-HDTV Connections Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Panel Connect the “Antenna/Cable” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HDTV Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. There might be some areas where the signal strength could be too high. If so, you may need to connect the antenna to an attenuator.

  • Page 14: Vcr Connections

    Connections (Continued) VCR Connections Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks and “VIDEO OUT” jack on the HDTV Receiver to the “A/V in” jacks on your VCR using RCA-type cables. (If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video jack, use the “S-Video” jack.) Caution If 480i display format is selected, the VCR will record an onscreen display onto the tape during recording if: the channel is changed with CH (+/–)

  • Page 15: Amplifier (Receiver) Connections

    Connections (Continued) Amplifier (Receiver) Connections Amplifier (Receiver) Connection Panel OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO INPUT HDTV Receiver Connection Panel Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the HDTV Receiver to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the supplied audio cables.

  • Page 16: Setting The Display Format

    Setting the Display Format SELECT DISPLAY FORMAT Display Format modes 1080i 720p 480p 480i native variable 1 variable 2 variable 3 OUTPUT CONNECTION AVAILABLE FORMATS COMPONENT OUT 1080i/720p/480p/480i/native/variable 1/variable 2/variable 3 RGB OUT 1080i/720p/480p/native/variable 1/variable 2/variable 3 DVI OUT 1080i/720p/480p/native/variable 1/variable 2/variable 3 VIDEO OUT All formats converted to 480i S-VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings HELP (?) button RATIO FREEZE SURF HELP ST STATION TION PROGRAM GUIDE In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings pro- vided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings.

  • Page 18: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options ez ADD button TV/INPUT ez ADD AUDIO SIGNAL EZ Scan (Channel Search) Automatically finds all channels (digital) available using the ‘Ant In’ source, and stores all the active channels found on the channel list. Inactive or weak channels may not appear on the list.

  • Page 19: Ch. Edit (Channel Edit)

    Setup Menu Options (Continued) Ch. Edit (Channel Edit) Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels from the channel list in memory manually and create your own surf list of favorite channels. Press SURF ( ) on the remote control when a channel is highlighted. Press MENU to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 20: Manual Add

    Setup Menu Options (Continued) Manual Channel Add/Delete This feature allows you to add or delete channels manually while monitoring signal strength. Press MENU to display the on-screen menu. Select the SETUP menu using 3 / 4 then press move to the second level. Select the Manual Add using 3 / 4 then press Manual Add menu appears.

  • Page 21: Option Menu Options

    Option Menu Options AUDIO button AUDIO SIGNAL Clock Enables the user to adjust the time zone. Normally, your clock is set using signals transmitted by DTV stations. Choosing your time zone sets the cur- rent time automatically. Press MENU to display the on-screen menu. Select the OPTION menu using 3 / 4 then press Use 3 / 4 to select the Clock option then press 2 or move to the third level.

  • Page 22: Aspect Ratio

    Option Menu Options (Continued) Options to view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio at 480i or 480p mode output format. Options to view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio at 720p or 1080i mode output format. RATIO button RATIO FREEZE SURF...

  • Page 23: Choosing The Aspect Ratio Using Ratio Button

    Option Menu Options (Continued) Choosing the Aspect Ratio using RATIO button Modes for viewing high definition content (16:9) when output format is 480i or 480p Mode: Letter Box Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black/gray (or blank) bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 24: Audio Output

    Option Menu Options (Continued) Audio Output Sets the HDTV Receiver’s digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Press MENU to display the on-screen menu. Select the OPTION menu using 3 / 4 then press Select the Audio Output option using 3 / 4 then press (SELECT) or 2.

  • Page 25: Caption Menu Options

    Caption Menu Options DTV Caption Selects a default Caption language. The caption language options are English, French, and Spanish. Use the menu to select a language. If the selected language is not available on the current program, the caption language for the program is not displayed. Options are: Off: DTV Caption is not displayed.

  • Page 26: Dtv Caption Style

    Caption Menu Options (Continued) DTV Caption Style Selects DTV Captions appearance menu options. Style Use caption feature defaults as provided by the program or customize caption appearance with the Custom menu options. Set By Program: Default text provided by a broadcaster is shown when captions appear.

  • Page 27: Analog Caption

    Caption Menu Options (Continued) Analog Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying Analog Caption Data. In the Analog Caption Service, Caption 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display data service information. Analog Captions will appear if they are provided by the broadcaster. Analog Caption is not displayed.

  • Page 28: Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options

    Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options Lock System Allows you to set up specific channels and ratings through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previ- ously set up. A password is required to gain access to the LOCK menus. When the Lock System is set to Off, the Channel and Program Rating are not effective.

  • Page 29: Block Ch. (Channel)

    Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options (Continued) Block Ch. (Channel) Blocks any channel that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up box will appear.

  • Page 30: Movie Rating

    Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options (Continued) Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings to block out all the movies with ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings apply only to movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas.

  • Page 31: Tv Rating-Children

    Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options (Continued) TV Rating-Children Keeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit set. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children could view those programs.

  • Page 32: Tv Rating-General

    Lock (Parental Control) Menu Options (Continued) TV Rating-General Blocks TV programs that you or your family may not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme set. Follow Steps 1-2 as shown for the Lock System on page 28. Use 3 / 4 to select the TV Rating-General option. Press 2 or (SELECT) to move to the third level.

  • Page 33: Guide Options

    GUIDE Options Program Guide The Program Guide contains schedule and program information for all channels. It also provides local over-the-air channels information including conventional digital channels. Use the Program Guide to find programs easily and conveniently and view schedule and descriptive program information by Time and General classifi- cations.

  • Page 34: Information Displays

    Information Displays a b c Channel Banner Display The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press (SELECT) button on the remote control while viewing a program. Press (SELECT) while watching a program The Channel Banner appears on the TV screen (Channel number, audio, station name, and current time).

  • Page 35: Program Information Display

    Information Displays (Continued) i j k l m Program Information Display The Program Information appears whenever you press the INFO button on the remote control while viewing a program. Press INFO while watching a program Program Information appears on the TV screen. a) Program title Indicates title of current program.

  • Page 36: Program And Station Guide

    Program and Station Guide Program Guide Station Guide PROGRAM button STATION button SURF( ) button RATIO FREEZE SURF HELP STATION TION PROGRAM GUIDE GUIDE Arrow buttons DATE button INFO button Guide Scan The Program and Station Guide contains schedule and program information for all channels.
  • Page 37 Program and Station Guide (Continued) To show all Information available on the Extended Text Message Pressing the SELECT button will display the full information window about the highlighted program with Extended Text Message Icon (see page 35). Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, the Extended Text Message may include actor and role relationships, original material, produc- tion studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on.

  • Page 38: Normal Operation

    Normal Operation – (dash) button Number buttons SELECT SELECT MUTE FLASHBK PG UP PG UP PG DN PG DN RATIO FREEZE SURF HELP SURF ( ) button CH +/– buttons FLASHBK button MUTE button VOL +/– buttons MUTE FLASHBK PG UP PG UP PG DN PG DN...

  • Page 39: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Other Devices

    Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Devices VCR DVD AUX MODE POWER TV/INPUT ez ADD AUDIO SIGNAL SELECT SELECT MUTE FLASHBK PG UP PG DN RATIO FREEZE SURF HELP STATION TION PROGRAM GUIDE GUIDE The HDTV Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote con- trol that can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices from other manufacturers.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Codes For Other Devices

    004 024 143 009 156 006 101 Jensen 038 083 145 034 Kloss 002 059 043 006 143 154 LG (Goldstar) 102 106 110 112 113 116 119 122 127 137 143 001 Lodgenet Logik Luxman 166 007 015 164...
  • Page 41 012 043 034 039 Zenith 001 072 080 056 048 034 101 058 012 013 020 106 114 123 DVD Codes Brands Codes LG (Goldstar) 001 010 016 025 Mitsubishi Pioneer 004 026 Sony Toshiba 019 008 Zenith 010 016 025 001...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom HDTV Receiver does Plug the power cord into a wall power outlet securely. not turn on. Fragmented picture and Check your antenna input, location, and signal strength. unclear sound.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Television System Channel Coverage ATSC ANT Input ANT Loop Out DVI Output Component Video Output RGB Output S-Video Output Video Output Digital Audio Output Analog Audio Output Authorized Service Port Dimension (W x H X D) Weight Power Requirements Power Consumption Humidity Storage Temperature...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    HDTV RECEIVER LST-3100A Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, marketed by Zenith, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.

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