Specification (English)
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...are viewing. CLEAR VOICE TECHNOLOGY Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to offer. ISFccc This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience the best.... 42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) • Full HD 1080p Resolution • 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • 3x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color • Intelligent Sensor • 24p Real Cinema • AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) • Clear Voice • LG SimpLink™...
...are viewing. CLEAR VOICE TECHNOLOGY Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to offer. ISFccc This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience the best.... 42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) • Full HD 1080p Resolution • 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • 3x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color • Intelligent Sensor • 24p Real Cinema • AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) • Clear Voice • LG SimpLink™...
Specification (English)
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42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD PANEL Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 15,000:1 Viewing Angle...Freeze • Clear Voice (On/Off) • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface) • Channel Add/Delete • Favorite Channel •...
42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LCD PANEL Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 15,000:1 Viewing Angle...Freeze • Clear Voice (On/Off) • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface) • Channel Add/Delete • Favorite Channel •...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Picture Adjustment - Real Cinema/Film Mode . . . . . 81 Advanced Control - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information 8 Back Panel Information 10 Stand Instruction 13 VESA Wall Mounting 17 Cable Management 18 Desktop Pedestal Installation 20 Swivel Stand...48 Turning On the TV 50 Channel Selection 50 Volume Adjustment 50 Quick Menu 51 Initial Setting 52 On-Screen Menus Selection 54 Channel Setup - Channel Editing 58 Input List 59 Input Label 60 AV Mode 61 SIMPLINK 62 USB Entry Modes...
... Picture Adjustment - Real Cinema/Film Mode . . . . . 81 Advanced Control - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information 8 Back Panel Information 10 Stand Instruction 13 VESA Wall Mounting 17 Cable Management 18 Desktop Pedestal Installation 20 Swivel Stand...48 Turning On the TV 50 Channel Selection 50 Volume Adjustment 50 Quick Menu 51 Initial Setting 52 On-Screen Menus Selection 54 Channel Setup - Channel Editing 58 Input List 59 Input Label 60 AV Mode 61 SIMPLINK 62 USB Entry Modes...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... any menu. Control USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST.) Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.50 CHANNEL Select available channels. TV POWER DVD STB VCR Q. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. VOLUME UP Increase/decrease the sound level. /DOWN... to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. VCR/DVD, USB, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. TV/STB/DVD/VCR Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB, DVD, or VCR. G p.51 MENU Displays the main menu. G p.51 MUTE Switch ...
... any menu. Control USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST.) Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.50 CHANNEL Select available channels. TV POWER DVD STB VCR Q. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. VOLUME UP Increase/decrease the sound level. /DOWN... to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. VCR/DVD, USB, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. TV/STB/DVD/VCR Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB, DVD, or VCR. G p.51 MENU Displays the main menu. G p.51 MUTE Switch ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.../Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to TV. G p.61 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Installing Batteries I Close cover. 49 THUMBSTICK Navigate the on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+with +,-with new ones. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to move return...
.../Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to TV. G p.61 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Installing Batteries I Close cover. 49 THUMBSTICK Navigate the on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+with +,-with new ones. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to move return...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 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 ... R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0...
...may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. 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 ... R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 55 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Only for 32/...2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home 1 MENU Display each menu....
...Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 55 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Only for 32/...2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home 1 MENU Display each menu....
Owner's Manual (English)
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... select input source that you want to TV viewing. OPTION Move Enter Language : English AV1 F G Input Label AV2 SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : On Component1 : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E Component2 RGB-PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Close 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32LG70 AV1 F G AV2 Component1 Component2...
... select input source that you want to TV viewing. OPTION Move Enter Language : English AV1 F G Input Label AV2 SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : On Component1 : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E Component2 RGB-PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Close 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32LG70 AV1 F G AV2 Component1 Component2...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... AUDIO IN terminal on in the user menus. G When you switch the Input source with the HDMI cable. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the rear terminal ... function operates only with devices with HDMI-CEC function. NOTE G Connect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the home theater speakers. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level...
... AUDIO IN terminal on in the user menus. G When you switch the Input source with the HDMI cable. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the rear terminal ... function operates only with devices with HDMI-CEC function. NOTE G Connect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the home theater speakers. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... settings. I Disc playback: Control connected AV devices by pressing the , ENTER, G, A, l l, FF and GG buttons. SIMPLINK Menu 1 TV viewing: Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the screen. 3 VCR playback: Control the connected 3 VCR. 4 HDD Recordings playback: Control 4 recordings stored ...in bright color) 63 I Select AV device: Enables you power off . SIMPLINK Functions I Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with *CEC function should be used. (*CEC: ...
... settings. I Disc playback: Control connected AV devices by pressing the , ENTER, G, A, l l, FF and GG buttons. SIMPLINK Menu 1 TV viewing: Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the screen. 3 VCR playback: Control the connected 3 VCR. 4 HDD Recordings playback: Control 4 recordings stored ...in bright color) 63 I Select AV device: Enables you power off . SIMPLINK Functions I Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with *CEC function should be used. (*CEC: ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the starting sound of the TV to TV viewing. MENU Return to flash. 85 I Power Light: You can turn off while watching the TV. I Startup Sound: You can set the volume. LCD TV Only PICTURE CONTROL OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID ...: Home OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption Sr:aOrtfufp Sound F Set ID : 1 Standby Light Power Indicator Initial Setting Po:wHeormLieght Demo Mode Low G Off On Off Close Only for 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Power ...
... the starting sound of the TV to TV viewing. MENU Return to flash. 85 I Power Light: You can turn off while watching the TV. I Startup Sound: You can set the volume. LCD TV Only PICTURE CONTROL OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID ...: Home OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption Sr:aOrtfufp Sound F Set ID : 1 Standby Light Power Indicator Initial Setting Po:wHeormLieght Demo Mode Low G Off On Off Close Only for 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Power ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...to see if the ghost image disappears on the screen. I O r b i t e r: Orbiter may be impossible to TV viewing. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature to Normal. NOTE G An excessive ghosted image may help prevent image sticking. You ... panel color every 30 minutes. PICTURE CONTROL ! PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD - However, it is not necessary - OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select...
...to see if the ghost image disappears on the screen. I O r b i t e r: Orbiter may be impossible to TV viewing. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature to Normal. NOTE G An excessive ghosted image may help prevent image sticking. You ... panel color every 30 minutes. PICTURE CONTROL ! PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD - However, it is not necessary - OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Level 0 Caption : Off Level 1 ISM Method : NormaLlevel 2 Power Saving : Level 0Level 3 Set ID : 1 E Level 4 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select ...POWER SAVING PICTURE MODE - I Level 0 > Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3 > Level 4 I Level 0 is the brightest. MENU Return to the previous menu. Menu. 87 Return to TV viewing. Plasma TV Only It reduces the plasma display's power consumption.
... Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Level 0 Caption : Off Level 1 ISM Method : NormaLlevel 2 Power Saving : Level 0Level 3 Set ID : 1 E Level 4 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select ...POWER SAVING PICTURE MODE - I Level 0 > Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3 > Level 4 I Level 0 is the brightest. MENU Return to the previous menu. Menu. 87 Return to TV viewing. Plasma TV Only It reduces the plasma display's power consumption.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. MENU Return to the previous menu. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Language Input... Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English Menu : On Audio : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E English F English G Close SOUND ...
...provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. MENU Return to the previous menu. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Language Input... Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English Menu : On Audio : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E English F English G Close SOUND ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... screen in the selected language. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 97 MENU Return to the previous menu. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK : EnglMishenu F English G Audio : On English Key Lock...
... screen in the selected language. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 97 MENU Return to the previous menu. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK : EnglMishenu F English G Audio : On English Key Lock...
Owner's Manual (English)
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This TV is set when you turned the power off. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER 3 ENTER...displaying captioning information if provided on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Select O n. 4 Select C C 1-4 or Text1-4. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : CC1 F On G ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E Mode CC1 Digital...
This TV is set when you turned the power off. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER 3 ENTER...displaying captioning information if provided on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Select O n. 4 Select C C 1-4 or Text1-4. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : CC1 F On G ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E Mode CC1 Digital...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock Caption : Off : CC1 F On G ISM Method : NormMaol de CC1 Power Saving Set ID : Level 0 : 1 E Digital Option... Close 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Caption. 3 ENTER Select O n. 4 Select C C 1-4, Text1-4, or Service1 - 6. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 99 This function in . SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in only...
...Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock Caption : Off : CC1 F On G ISM Method : NormMaol de CC1 Power Saving Set ID : Level 0 : 1 E Digital Option... Close 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Caption. 3 ENTER Select O n. 4 Select C C 1-4, Text1-4, or Service1 - 6. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 99 This function in . SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in only...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the text color. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your preference. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : ... Close 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Caption 3 ENTER Select O n. 4 Select Digital Option. 5 ENTER Select Custom. 6 7 RETURN Customize the Style, Font, etc., to TV viewing. I Text Opacity: Specify the opacity for the background color.
... the text color. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your preference. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E OPTION Move Enter Language : ... Close 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Caption 3 ENTER Select O n. 4 Select Digital Option. 5 ENTER Select Custom. 6 7 RETURN Customize the Style, Font, etc., to TV viewing. I Text Opacity: Specify the opacity for the background color.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : On Off : Off On : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER... Select Key Lock. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. MENU Return to the previous menu. KEY LOCK The TV can only be used with the remote control. Key Lock' appears on the screen if any button on the remote...
... Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID : English : On : On Off : Off On : Normal : Level 0 : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER... Select Key Lock. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. MENU Return to the previous menu. KEY LOCK The TV can only be used with the remote control. Key Lock' appears on the screen if any button on the remote...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Remote control Button Remote control Button D5 Remote control Button Remote control Button CE ENTER Remote control Button RETURN Remote control Button CC SIMPLINK Remote control Button AV MODE Remote control Button E9 PLAY Remote control Button PAUSE Remote control Button DA STOP Remote control Button REC... Remote control Button 76 REW Remote control Button FF Remote control Button 77 AF Function Note TV POWER ON POWER OFF AV or AV1 AV2 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 RGB-PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9 Ratio Zoom Discrete...
...Remote control Button Remote control Button D5 Remote control Button Remote control Button CE ENTER Remote control Button RETURN Remote control Button CC SIMPLINK Remote control Button AV MODE Remote control Button E9 PLAY Remote control Button PAUSE Remote control Button DA STOP Remote control Button REC... Remote control Button 76 REW Remote control Button FF Remote control Button 77 AF Function Note TV POWER ON POWER OFF AV or AV1 AV2 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 RGB-PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9 Ratio Zoom Discrete...