Specification (English)
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42LG30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) LCD PANEL Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12,000:1 Viewing Angle 178º x 178...Auto Off (When no video is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Component 60p/30p/24p - "LG Life's Good" is present) • SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1 HDMI/HDCP In 1 USB 2.0 1 (Service Only) REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1 L/R Audio/Component ...
42LG30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) LCD PANEL Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12,000:1 Viewing Angle 178º x 178...Auto Off (When no video is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Component 60p/30p/24p - "LG Life's Good" is present) • SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1 HDMI/HDCP In 1 USB 2.0 1 (Service Only) REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1 L/R Audio/Component ...
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...wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 21 Antenna or Cable Connection 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD Receiver Setup 23 DVD Setup 29 VCR Setup 33 Other A/V Source Setup 36 PC Setup 37 USB Connection 46 Audio Out Connection 47 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control ...Functions 48 Turning On the TV 50 Channel Selection 50 Volume Adjustment 50 Quick Menu 51 Initial Setting 52 On-Screen Menus ...
...wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 21 Antenna or Cable Connection 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD Receiver Setup 23 DVD Setup 29 VCR Setup 33 Other A/V Source Setup 36 PC Setup 37 USB Connection 46 Audio Out Connection 47 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control ...Functions 48 Turning On the TV 50 Channel Selection 50 Volume Adjustment 50 Quick Menu 51 Initial Setting 52 On-Screen Menus ...
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... control. 5 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT Used by third party devices. 6 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to MP3s. 11 USB SERVICE ONLY or RS-232C IN (SERVICE ONLY) Used for software updates. 12 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. 9 AV...: In standby mode, these ports do not work. 8 AUDIO OUT Analog audio output for audio. 3 RGB (PC) Analog PC Connection. Plasma TV Models 12 PREPARATION VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 4 USB IN 10 1 HDMI/DVI IN 3 2 1 3 5 6 4 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOTE DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI...
... control. 5 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT Used by third party devices. 6 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to MP3s. 11 USB SERVICE ONLY or RS-232C IN (SERVICE ONLY) Used for software updates. 12 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. 9 AV...: In standby mode, these ports do not work. 8 AUDIO OUT Analog audio output for audio. 3 RGB (PC) Analog PC Connection. Plasma TV Models 12 PREPARATION VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 4 USB IN 10 1 HDMI/DVI IN 3 2 1 3 5 6 4 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOTE DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI...
Owner's Manual (English)
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV. Plasma TV, 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH 1 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO REMOTE (RGB/DVI) ... IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) AV IN 1 L R AUDIO NT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 4 USB IN 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX 1 AV IN 34 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV. Plasma TV, 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH 1 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO REMOTE (RGB/DVI) ... IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) AV IN 1 L R AUDIO NT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 4 USB IN 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX 1 AV IN 34 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and...
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How to use I If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to AV IN1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 36 I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I Operate the corresponding external equipment.
How to use I If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to AV IN1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 36 I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I Operate the corresponding external equipment.
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How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use the USB function. (G p.64) 46 How to the USB I N jack, you use I After connecting the USB I N jack on the side of TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION (Except 32/37/42LG30) i.e) or 1 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN AV IN 2 1.
How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use the USB function. (G p.64) 46 How to the USB I N jack, you use I After connecting the USB I N jack on the side of TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION (Except 32/37/42LG30) i.e) or 1 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN AV IN 2 1.
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...menu. G p.51 MENU Displays the main menu. G p.50 CHANNEL Select available channels. TV POWER DVD STB VCR Q. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. Control USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST.) Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. VOLUME UP Increase/decrease.... G p.51 MUTE Switch the sound on the TV. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. VCR/DVD, USB, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote...
...menu. G p.51 MENU Displays the main menu. G p.50 CHANNEL Select available channels. TV POWER DVD STB VCR Q. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. Control USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST.) Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. VOLUME UP Increase/decrease.... G p.51 MUTE Switch the sound on the TV. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. VCR/DVD, USB, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote...
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...Eject Close LCD TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Backlight Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Eject Close Except 32/37/42LG30 1Q. I Power Saving (Plasma TV Only): ...Adjusts screen brightness to eject USB device. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. I USB Eject: Select "USB Eject" in this manual. I Picture Mode: Selects the factory preset picture depend on or...
...Eject Close LCD TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Backlight Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Eject Close Except 32/37/42LG30 1Q. I Power Saving (Plasma TV Only): ...Adjusts screen brightness to eject USB device. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. I USB Eject: Select "USB Eject" in this manual. I Picture Mode: Selects the factory preset picture depend on or...
Owner's Manual (English)
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All models (Except 32/37/42LG30) CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness ... G ISM Method, Power Saving: Only Plasma TV. G Backlight, Power Indicator, TruMotion Demo: Only LCD TV. (But, T r u M o t i o n D e m o: Only for 37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX, 47LG90) G Set ID: Except 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 4 2 / 4 7 L G X. INPUT Move Enter Antenna Cable AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB-PC HDMI1 E USB PHOTO LIST MUSIC LIST Move Enter ! G ...
All models (Except 32/37/42LG30) CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness ... G ISM Method, Power Saving: Only Plasma TV. G Backlight, Power Indicator, TruMotion Demo: Only LCD TV. (But, T r u M o t i o n D e m o: Only for 37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX, 47LG90) G Set ID: Except 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 4 2 / 4 7 L G X. INPUT Move Enter Antenna Cable AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB-PC HDMI1 E USB PHOTO LIST MUSIC LIST Move Enter ! G ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... up to 100 English characters. The device may not be played. G File alignment method of USB storage device is recognizable. USB * Except 32/37/42LG30 ENTRY MODES When you can recognize up to a USB storage device which requires an external power supply. G The recognition speed of a storage device formatted...files or image files. If not, the device may not be damaged. G Please do not turn off the TV or unplug the USB device when the connected USB storage device is displayed automatically. formatted as a result, the manufacturer does not cover data damage. 64 If ...
... up to 100 English characters. The device may not be played. G File alignment method of USB storage device is recognizable. USB * Except 32/37/42LG30 ENTRY MODES When you can recognize up to a USB storage device which requires an external power supply. G The recognition speed of a storage device formatted...files or image files. If not, the device may not be damaged. G Please do not turn off the TV or unplug the USB device when the connected USB storage device is displayed automatically. formatted as a result, the manufacturer does not cover data damage. 64 If ...
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... Drive1 3 4 Page 1/1 No Marked Drive1 1 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 FAV Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB RETURN Exit 65 Supported photo file: *.JPG I Only baseline scan is supported among JPG. USB PHOTO LIST You can play JPG files only. Screen Components 1 MENU Select U S B. 1 Moves to upper level...
... Drive1 3 4 Page 1/1 No Marked Drive1 1 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 FAV Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB RETURN Exit 65 Supported photo file: *.JPG I Only baseline scan is supported among JPG. USB PHOTO LIST You can play JPG files only. Screen Components 1 MENU Select U S B. 1 Moves to upper level...
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.... 4 ENTER Select the desired Popup menu. G Unmark All: Deselect all photos on the screen. USB USB Photo Selection and Popup Menu PHOTO LIST TOP FOLDER Drive1 Page 1/1 Drive1 No Marked USB Device Free Space 150MB 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit PHOTO... LIST Drive1 Butterfly Page 1/1 No Marked Upper Photo X.Box 1366x768 125KB Upper USB Device Free Space 150MB 1366x768 125KB View Mark All Delete Cancel Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit When you select a...
.... 4 ENTER Select the desired Popup menu. G Unmark All: Deselect all photos on the screen. USB USB Photo Selection and Popup Menu PHOTO LIST TOP FOLDER Drive1 Page 1/1 Drive1 No Marked USB Device Free Space 150MB 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit PHOTO... LIST Drive1 Butterfly Page 1/1 No Marked Upper Photo X.Box 1366x768 125KB Upper USB Device Free Space 150MB 1366x768 125KB View Mark All Delete Cancel Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit When you select a...
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...fills the screen. I Use the C H photo page. button to navigation in full size. PHOTO LIST TOP FOLDER Drive1 Page 1/1 Drive1 No Marked USB Device Free Space 150MB 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit PHOTO LIST Drive1 Butterfly Page 1/1 No Marked Upper... Photo X.Box 1366x768 125KB Upper USB Device Free Space 150MB 1366x768 125KB View Mark All Delete Cancel Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit 1 Select the target...
...fills the screen. I Use the C H photo page. button to navigation in full size. PHOTO LIST TOP FOLDER Drive1 Page 1/1 Drive1 No Marked USB Device Free Space 150MB 2Folders, 4Files Upper Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit PHOTO LIST Drive1 Butterfly Page 1/1 No Marked Upper... Photo X.Box 1366x768 125KB Upper USB Device Free Space 150MB 1366x768 125KB View Mark All Delete Cancel Navigate PopUp Menu CH Move Page FAV Mark RETURN Exit 1 Select the target...
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USB G Sideshow: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. G B G M: Listen to save the set- G (Rotate):... 68 Press F G to decode most JPEG images saved using the Progressive option. I Use button to TV mode or external input mode. NOTE G This TV will end and go to and press ENTER to music while viewing photos in Option. If no photo ...the full-sized screen. I Use button and ENTER button to select the previous or next photo. USB 1/17 Sideshow BGM Delete Option Hide 6 Select the Sideshow, BGM, (Rotate), ENTER Delete, Option, or Hide.
USB G Sideshow: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. G B G M: Listen to save the set- G (Rotate):... 68 Press F G to decode most JPEG images saved using the Progressive option. I Use button to TV mode or external input mode. NOTE G This TV will end and go to and press ENTER to music while viewing photos in Option. If no photo ...the full-sized screen. I Use button and ENTER button to select the previous or next photo. USB 1/17 Sideshow BGM Delete Option Hide 6 Select the Sideshow, BGM, (Rotate), ENTER Delete, Option, or Hide.
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... MENU Select U S B. 2 ENTER ENTER Select M U S I C L I S T. 1 Moves to play back copy-protected files. USB MUSIC LIST You can use the Music List menu to upper level file 2 Preview: If any album jacket for the file exists, this jacket is... displayed. 3 Current page/Total pages 2 4 Total number of marked musics 5 Usable USB memory 1 6 Corresponding buttons on your model may be slightly different. The On Screen Display on the remote control... PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 FAV Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Play Time 04:12 05:30 RETURN Exit 69 This...
... MENU Select U S B. 2 ENTER ENTER Select M U S I C L I S T. 1 Moves to play back copy-protected files. USB MUSIC LIST You can use the Music List menu to upper level file 2 Preview: If any album jacket for the file exists, this jacket is... displayed. 3 Current page/Total pages 2 4 Total number of marked musics 5 Usable USB memory 1 6 Corresponding buttons on your model may be slightly different. The On Screen Display on the remote control... PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 FAV Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Play Time 04:12 05:30 RETURN Exit 69 This...
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...Select the target folder or drive. 2 ENTER Select the desired musics. 3 ENTER Show the Popup menu. 4 ENTER Select the desired Popup menu. 5RETURN Return to TV viewing I Use F A V button to mark or unmark a music file. If you go to a different folder and press the ENTER button, the current music ... with Photo Mark All Delete Cancel FAV Mark RETURN Exit G Play (During stop . When one or more music files are listed per page. USB USB Music Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 music titles are marked, the marked music files will be played in the current folder will be played...
...Select the target folder or drive. 2 ENTER Select the desired musics. 3 ENTER Show the Popup menu. 4 ENTER Select the desired Popup menu. 5RETURN Return to TV viewing I Use F A V button to mark or unmark a music file. If you go to a different folder and press the ENTER button, the current music ... with Photo Mark All Delete Cancel FAV Mark RETURN Exit G Play (During stop . When one or more music files are listed per page. USB USB Music Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 music titles are marked, the marked music files will be played in the current folder will be played...
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G A damaged or corrupted music file that does not play displays 00:00 as shown below) will not play. G Press ENTER, A , or RETURN button to prevent a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of the music play time. USB I The play information box (as the play music files less than 16 Kbytes. 71 G This TV can not play time. G Music files with copy-protection will automatically move across the screen when there is displayed in front of time. ! NOTE G When music is playing, is no user input to stop the screen saver.
G A damaged or corrupted music file that does not play displays 00:00 as shown below) will not play. G Press ENTER, A , or RETURN button to prevent a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of the music play time. USB I The play information box (as the play music files less than 16 Kbytes. 71 G This TV can not play time. G Music files with copy-protection will automatically move across the screen when there is displayed in front of time. ! NOTE G When music is playing, is no user input to stop the screen saver.
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...& LANGUAGE CONTROL 95 MENU Return to TV viewing. Plasma TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F English G Off Add Eject Close LCD TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Backlight Clear Voice ...Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F ...
...& LANGUAGE CONTROL 95 MENU Return to TV viewing. Plasma TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F English G Off Add Eject Close LCD TV Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Backlight Clear Voice ...Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F ...
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...Incorrect position I Adjust resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency. No output from inside the product I Check HDMI cable over version 2.0. No sound when connecting HDMI/USB I Adjust Balance in ambient humidity or temperature may be with the product. or single color I Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Press MUTE button. APPENDIX... not indicate a fault with the broadcast. Picture OK & No sound I Reinstall the PC video card. 119 The audio function does not work. I Check USB cable over version 1.3. I Are the audio cables installed properly?
...Incorrect position I Adjust resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency. No output from inside the product I Check HDMI cable over version 2.0. No sound when connecting HDMI/USB I Adjust Balance in ambient humidity or temperature may be with the product. or single color I Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Press MUTE button. APPENDIX... not indicate a fault with the broadcast. Picture OK & No sound I Reinstall the PC video card. 119 The audio function does not work. I Check USB cable over version 1.3. I Are the audio cables installed properly?