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Useful features (DTV)
Using the multi audio function
Change the audio mode and language for the currently
viewed service.
viewed service.
Press
2 when no other menu screen is
displayed.
Multi Audio
S.No
Language Code
1
Eng
2
Fre
3
Ger
4
Fin
MPEG2
MPEG2
MPEG2
1212
1213
1214
PID
1211
Audio Type
MPEG2
Stereo
Audio Mode
Select
OK
END
DTV MENU
Press
c/d to select the desired audio mode
(Left, Right, L+R, Stereo), and then press
b to
move down.
Press
a/b to select the desired language
available for the service, and then press OK.
NOTE
• Once you tune to another service or the power is turned
• Once you tune to another service or the power is turned
off, the setting returns to the parameter set in the
Language menu (page 23).
Language menu (page 23).
Displaying subtitles
Set the desired language for the subtitle display and
enable/disable the subtitle display.
enable/disable the subtitle display.
Press
[ when no other menu screen is
displayed.
Subtitle
English
On
Language
Subtitle
Select
OK
END
DTV MENU
Press
a/b to select “Language”, c/d to
select the desired language available in the
stream, and then press
stream, and then press
b.
Select “Subtitle”, press
c/d to select “On” or
“Off”.
• A confirmation message displays.
Press
c/d to select “Yes”, and then press OK.
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2
3
1
2
3
4
NOTE
• When “Subtitle” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically
• When “Subtitle” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically
start subtitle presentation if tuned to a programme
containing subtitle data.
containing subtitle data.
• When you press
[ while watching DTV broadcasts, the
message “No subtitle” may appear instead of the Subtitle
OSD screen as mentioned. (This happens depending on
the type of programme and happens even when the TV is
actually receiving the subtitle data.)
OSD screen as mentioned. (This happens depending on
the type of programme and happens even when the TV is
actually receiving the subtitle data.)
In this case, press
m first to activate the teletext mode,
then press
[.
Using the MHEG5 application (UK
only)
only)
Some services bring you programmes with the MHEG
(Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application
encoded, letting you experience DTV interactively.
When provided, the MHEG5 application will start when
you press
(Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application
encoded, letting you experience DTV interactively.
When provided, the MHEG5 application will start when
you press
m.
Sample MHEG5 screen
NOTE
• When “Subtitle” is set to “On”, and the TV is tuned to a
• When “Subtitle” is set to “On”, and the TV is tuned to a
service containing both MHEG5 and subtitle data, the
subtitle takes priority and subtitle presentation starts
automatically. In this case press
subtitle takes priority and subtitle presentation starts
automatically. In this case press
m to start the MHEG5
presentation.
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If you set the country setting of Auto Installation to one
of the 4 Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland or
Denmark):
• Subtitle is set to “On” when you turn off the power or
of the 4 Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland or
Denmark):
• Subtitle is set to “On” when you turn off the power or
change the channel.
When another country is selected:
• Subtitle is set to “Off” when the power is turned off.
• Subtitle is set to “Off” when the power is turned off.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solution
• No power.
• Check if you pressed
B on the remote control unit. (See page 8.)
If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press
B.
• Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 4.)
• Check if you pressed
• Check if you pressed
a on the TV. (See page 8.)
• Unit cannot be operated.
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper
operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power off, or
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
• Remote control unit does not
operate.
• Are batteries inserted with polarity (
e, f) aligned? (See page 5.)
• Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.)
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?
• Picture is cut off.
• Is the image position correct? (See page 18.)
• Are screen mode adjustments (4:3 Mode/WSS) such as picture size made
• Are screen mode adjustments (4:3 Mode/WSS) such as picture size made
correctly? (See pages 18 and 20.)
• Strange colour, light colour, or
dark, or colour misalignment.
• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 13 and 14.)
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 16 and 19.)
• Check the HDMI Setup setting. (See page 19.)
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 16 and 19.)
• Check the HDMI Setup setting. (See page 19.)
• Power is suddenly turned off.
• The unit’s internal temperature has increased.
Remove any objects blocking vent or clean.
• Check the power control setting. (See page 15.)
• Is sleep timer set? Press SLEEP on the remote control unit until it sets to Off.
Remove any objects blocking vent or clean.
• Check the power control setting. (See page 15.)
• Is sleep timer set? Press SLEEP on the remote control unit until it sets to Off.
• No picture.
• Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 9 and 10.)
• Is input signal type selected correctly after connection? (See page 19.)
• Is the correct input source selected? (See page 9.)
• Is non-compatible signal being input? (See page 33.)
• Is picture adjustment correct? (See pages 13 and 14.)
• Is the antenna connected properly? (See page 4.)
• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (See page 18.)
• Is input signal type selected correctly after connection? (See page 19.)
• Is the correct input source selected? (See page 9.)
• Is non-compatible signal being input? (See page 33.)
• Is picture adjustment correct? (See pages 13 and 14.)
• Is the antenna connected properly? (See page 4.)
• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (See page 18.)
• No sound.
• Is the volume too low? (See pages 6 and 7.)
• Make sure that headphones are not connected. (See page 7.)
• Check if you pressed
• Make sure that headphones are not connected. (See page 7.)
• Check if you pressed
e on the remote control unit. (See page 6.)
• The DTV menu screen is displayed
in monochrome and hard to select
the item.
the item.
• Check if “Monochrome” is set to “On”. If so, set it to “Off”. (See page 14.)
• The TV sometimes makes a
cracking sound.
• This is not a malfunction. This happens when the cabinet slightly expands and
contracts according to change in temperature. This does not affect the TV’s
performance.
performance.
Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
• When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly
delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
Storage
temperature:
l20°C to e60°C.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON RESETTING THE PIN
We suggest that you remove the following instruction from the operation manual to prevent children from
reading it. As this operation manual is multilingual, we also suggest the same with each language. Keep it in a
safe space for future reference.
reading it. As this operation manual is multilingual, we also suggest the same with each language. Keep it in a
safe space for future reference.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Changing the PIN. (See page 17.)
Enter “3001” to cancel out the current PIN.
• The PIN resets to the factory preset “1234”.
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2
2
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PC compatibility chart
Resolution
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
VESA
Standard
VGA
640
g 480
31.5 kHz
60 Hz
✓
SVGA
800
g 600
37.9 kHz
60 Hz
✓
XGA
1024
g 768
48.4 kHz
60 Hz
✓
WXGA
1280
g 768
47.7 kHz
60 Hz
✓
WXGA
1360
g 768
47.7 kHz
60 Hz
✓
VGA, SVGA, XGA and WXGA are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines
Corp.
trademarks of International Business Machines
Corp.
NOTE
• This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation
• This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation
can only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any variations from this
standard will result in picture distortions.
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any variations from this
standard will result in picture distortions.
• Depending on the graphics card, resolutions of 1360
g
768 may not display correctly.
RS-232C port specifications
PC Control of the TV
• When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from
the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal
(PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted
and various other adjustments and settings can be made,
enabling automatic programmed playing.
(PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted
and various other adjustments and settings can be made,
enabling automatic programmed playing.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
accustomed to using PCs.
Appendix
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the TV’s communications conditions. The
TV’s communications settings are as follows:
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the TV’s communications conditions. The
TV’s communications settings are as follows:
Baud rate:
9,600 bps
Data length:
8 bits
Parity bit:
None
Stop bit:
1 bit
Flow control:
None
Communication procedure
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-
232C connector.
The TV operates according to the received command
and sends a response message to the PC.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time.
Wait until the PC receives the OK response before
sending the next command.
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-
232C connector.
The TV operates according to the received command
and sends a response message to the PC.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time.
Wait until the PC receives the OK response before
sending the next command.
Command format
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9,
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9,
g, blank, ?
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are
input for the parameter.)
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable
range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code
format”.)
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are
input for the parameter.)
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable
range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code
format”.)
When “?” is input for some commands, the present
setting value responds.
setting value responds.
Response code format
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
command)
0
0
5
5
1
0
0
–
3
0
0
0
0
9
0
?
?
?
?
?
O
K
E
R
R
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RS-232C serial control cable
(cross type, commercially
available)
(cross type, commercially
available)
Return code
Command 4-digits
Parameter 4-digits
Eight ASCII codes
e CR
Return code (0DH)
Return code (0DH)
Normal response
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CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POWER SETTING
P
O W R
0
_
_
_
POWER OFF
INPUT SELECTION A
I
T
G D
_
_
_
_
INPUT SWITCHING (Toggle)
I
T
V
D
_
_
_
_
TV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
D
T
V
_
_
_
_
DTV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
A
V
D
*
_
_
_
EXT1 – 7 (1 – 7)
I
A
V
D
?
?
?
?
1 to 7, ERR (TV/DTV)
CHANNEL
D
C C
H
*
*
_
_
TV DIRECT CHANNEL (1 – 99)
D
C
C
H
?
?
?
?
1 to 99
C
H
U
P
_
_
_
_
CHANNEL UP
C
H
D W
_
_
_
_
CHANNEL DOWN
D
T
V
D
*
*
*
_
THREE DIGIT DTV DIRECT
CHANNEL (1–999) *User for
LC-37D44E
CHANNEL (1–999) *User for
LC-37D44E
D
T
V
D
*
*
*
*
FOUR DIGIT DTV DIRECT
CHANNEL (1–9999) *User for
LC-37D44S
CHANNEL (1–9999) *User for
LC-37D44S
D
T
V
D
?
?
?
?
1 to 999 *User for LC-37D44E
1 to 9999 *User for LC-37D44S
1 to 9999 *User for LC-37D44S
D
T
U
P
_
_
_
_
DTV CHANNEL UP
D
T
D W
_
_
_
_
DTV CHANNEL DOWN
INPUT SELECTION B
I
N
P
1
0
_
_
_
EXT1 (Y/C)
I
N
P
1
1
_
_
_
EXT1 (CVBS)
I
N
P
1
2
_
_
_
EXT1 (RGB)
I
N
P
1
?
?
?
?
0 to 2
I
N
P
2
0
_
_
_
EXT2 (Y/C)
I
N
P
2
1
_
_
_
EXT2 (CVBS)
I
N
P
2
2
_
_
_
EXT2 (RGB)
I
N
P
2
?
?
?
?
0 to 2
I
N
P
3
0
_
_
_
EXT3
I
N
P
4
0
_
_
_
EXT4
I
N
P
5
0
_
_
_
EXT5 (COMPONENT)
I
N
P
6
0
_
_
_
EXT6 (HDMI)
I
N
P
7
0
_
_
_
EXT7 (HDMI)
AV MODE SELECTION
A
V M D
0
_
_
_
AV MODE SELECTION (Toggle)
A
V M D
1
_
_
_
STANDARD
A
V M D
2
_
_
_
SOFT
A
V M D
3
_
_
_
ECO
A
V M D
4
_
_
_
USER
A
V M D
5
_
_
_
DYNAMIC
A
V M D
?
?
?
?
1 to 5
VOLUME
V
O
L
M
*
*
_
_
VOLUME (0 – 60)
V
O
L
M
?
?
?
?
0 to 60
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POSITION
H
P
O
S
*
*
*
_
H-POSITION AV (
f10 – e10)
H
P
O
S
?
?
?
?
AV (
f10 – e10)
V
P
O
S
*
*
*
_
V-POSITION AV (
f10 – e10)
V
P
O
S
?
?
?
?
AV (
f10 – e10)
C
L
C
K
*
*
*
_
CLOCK (0 - 180)
C
L
C
K
?
?
?
?
0 to 180
P
H
S
E
*
*
_
_
PHASE (0 – 64)
P
H
S
E
?
?
?
?
0 to 64
WIDE MODE
W
I
D
E
0
_
_
_
WIDE MODE (Toggle)
W
I
D
E
1
_
_
_
NORMAL (AV)
W
I
D
E
2
_
_
_
ZOOM 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
3
_
_
_
PANORAMA (AV)
W
I
D
E
4
_
_
_
FULL (AV)
W
I
D
E
5
_
_
_
CINEMA 16:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
6
_
_
_
CINEMA 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
9
_
_
_
NORMAL (PC)
W
I
D
E
1
0
_
_
FULL (PC)
W
I
D
E
?
?
?
?
1 to 10
MUTE
M U
T
E
0
_
_
_
MUTE (Toggle)
M U
T
E
1
_
_
_
MUTE ON
M U
T
E
2
_
_
_
MUTE OFF
M U
T
E
?
?
?
?
1 to 2
SURROUND
A
C
D
V
0
_
_
_
SURROUND (Toggle)
A
C
D
V
1
_
_
_
SURROUND ON
A
C
D
V
2
_
_
_
SURROUND OFF
A
C
D
V
?
?
?
?
1 to 2
AUDIO CHANGE
A
C
H
A
_
_
_
_
SOUND SELECT (ST/Bilingual/
mono)
mono)
SLEEP TIMER
O
F
T
M
0
_
_
_
OFF
O
F
T
M
1
_
_
_
30 m
O
F
T
M
2
_
_
_
1 h 00 m
O
F
T
M
3
_
_
_
1 h 30 m
O
F
T
M
4
_
_
_
2 h 00 m
O
F
T
M
5
_
_
_
2 h 30 m
O
F
T
M
?
?
?
?
0 to 150
TEXT
T
E
X
T
0
_
_
_
TEXT OFF
T
E
X
T
1
_
_
_
TEXT CHANGE (Toggle)
T
E
X
T
?
?
?
?
0 to 1
D
C
P
G
*
*
*
_
DIRECT PAGE JUMP (100 – 899)
D
C
P
G
?
?
?
?
100 to 899
Rating table for Child Lock
AGE
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Universal
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Parental
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
X-rated
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Universal
Parental
X-rated
Universal
—
—
—
Parental
✔
—
—
X-rated
✔
✔
—
Appendix
Commands
NOTE
• If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space.
• If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
• If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space.
• If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
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User-
adjusted rating
adjusted rating
Broadcasted
rating
User-
adjusted rating
adjusted rating
Broadcasted
rating
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