Specification (English)
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...by the Imaging Science Foundation. ISFccc This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for it's surroundings, more detailed picture. The result is a picture optimized for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to the video and audio ... CLEAR VOICE TECHNOLOGY Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. 42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) • Full HD 1080p Resolution • 15,000:1 ...
...by the Imaging Science Foundation. ISFccc This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for it's surroundings, more detailed picture. The result is a picture optimized for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to the video and audio ... CLEAR VOICE TECHNOLOGY Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. 42LG50 LCD 1080P HDTV 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) • Full HD 1080p Resolution • 15,000:1 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Control - TruMotion 82 TruMotion Demo 82 Local Dimming 83 Local Dimming Demo 83 Picture Reset 84 Power Indicator 85 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 86 Power Saving Picture Mode 87 4 Picture Mode - Picture Mode - 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...
... Control - TruMotion 82 TruMotion Demo 82 Local Dimming 83 Local Dimming Demo 83 Picture Reset 84 Power Indicator 85 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 86 Power Saving Picture Mode 87 4 Picture Mode - Picture Mode - 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... MENU ENTER VOL MENU ENTER INPUT Button ENTER VOL MENU Button VOL CH ENTER VOLUME Button (-, +) Buttons CH LCD TV Models 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 CH CHANNEL (E,D)Buttons CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding VOL conditions VOLUME (+, -) Buttons Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. And then...
... MENU ENTER VOL MENU ENTER INPUT Button ENTER VOL MENU Button VOL CH ENTER VOLUME Button (-, +) Buttons CH LCD TV Models 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 CH CHANNEL (E,D)Buttons CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding VOL conditions VOLUME (+, -) Buttons Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. And then...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... ( , ) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions VOL Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. LCD TV Models 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50 PREPARATION CH Intelligent Sensor (Except 32/37/42LG30) Adjusts...
... ( , ) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47LGX CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions VOL Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. LCD TV Models 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50 PREPARATION CH Intelligent Sensor (Except 32/37/42LG30) Adjusts...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... to the wall as shown in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. We recommend that the TV be pulled in the picture. * If your TV. Match the height of the TV. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to the holes in the upper holes. I... Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to tie the rope so it cannot fall...
... to the wall as shown in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. We recommend that the TV be pulled in the picture. * If your TV. Match the height of the TV. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to the holes in the upper holes. I... Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to tie the rope so it cannot fall...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... if needed. I To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier( a)nd install properly. Wall Antenna Socket Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall...be split for assistance. 22 PREPARATION PREPARATION I If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN I If the antenna needs to bend the copper ...
... if needed. I To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier( a)nd install properly. Wall Antenna Socket Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall...be split for assistance. 22 PREPARATION PREPARATION I If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN I If the antenna needs to bend the copper ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component 2 input source on the remote control. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the DVD... manual for operating instructions. How to use I Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the TV. 2. Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the TV. I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR B-Y R-Y Cb Cr Pb Pr ...
...If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component 2 input source on the remote control. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the DVD... manual for operating instructions. How to use I Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the TV. 2. Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the TV. I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR B-Y R-Y Cb Cr Pb Pr ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of the screen may remain visible on the screen. I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer ... IN sock- UDIO OUT COAXIAL 1 2 Connect the antenna cable to the RF antenna in the Option menu to connect Plasma TV, 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is not covered by warranty.
...fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of the screen may remain visible on the screen. I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer ... IN sock- UDIO OUT COAXIAL 1 2 Connect the antenna cable to the RF antenna in the Option menu to connect Plasma TV, 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32/42/47/52LG70, 47LG90 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is not covered by warranty.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. NOTES G 32/37/42LG30, 42/50PG25: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768. I 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX, 47LG90 - Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,... use. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to connect 1 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32LG70, Plasma TV - How to HDMI Connection 1. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. 38 G In PC mode, there may not work if a HDMI to ...
...the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. NOTES G 32/37/42LG30, 42/50PG25: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768. I 32/37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX, 47LG90 - Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,... use. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to connect 1 32/37/42LG30, 37/42/47/52LG50, 32LG70, Plasma TV - How to HDMI Connection 1. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. 38 G In PC mode, there may not work if a HDMI to ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...screen brightness to reduce the power consumption of program. I Backlight (LCD TV Only): Adjust the brightness of LCD panel to eject USB device. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is shown in order to control the brightness of time before your desired picture format. MENU 2 Display each menu. I Sound Mode: Selects...Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English 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 F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard ...
...screen brightness to reduce the power consumption of program. I Backlight (LCD TV Only): Adjust the brightness of LCD panel to eject USB device. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is shown in order to control the brightness of time before your desired picture format. MENU 2 Display each menu. I Sound Mode: Selects...Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English 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 F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... user to set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when purchasing the TV. "In-Store" mode initializes the TV to easily set the image quality and operates "TruMotion Demo (For 37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX)" or "Local Dimming Demo (For 47LG90)" after... Step1. I Default selection is an optimal setting for use in your home environment. It can adjust the "Picture menu Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be activated from the user menus. Selecting the environment. Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour...
... user to set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when purchasing the TV. "In-Store" mode initializes the TV to easily set the image quality and operates "TruMotion Demo (For 37/42/47/52LG60, 42/47/52LG70, 42/47LGX)" or "Local Dimming Demo (For 47LG90)" after... Step1. I Default selection is an optimal setting for use in your home environment. It can adjust the "Picture menu Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be activated from the user menus. Selecting the environment. Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...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. NOTE G ISM Method, Power Saving: Only Plasma TV. All models (Except 32/37/42LG30) CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture...8226; 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 : 1 CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT...
...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. NOTE G ISM Method, Power Saving: Only Plasma TV. All models (Except 32/37/42LG30) CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture...8226; 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 : 1 CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 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 32/37/42LG30 CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness...
... 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 32/37/42LG30 CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness...
Owner's Manual (English)
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I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to select the desired source. 2 ENTER I If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Sound Mode" respectively. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. All models (Except 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70) Off Cinema Game Only for 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70 Off Sport Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to previous selected value. 61
I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to select the desired source. 2 ENTER I If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Sound Mode" respectively. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. All models (Except 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70) Off Cinema Game Only for 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70 Off Sport Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to previous selected value. 61
Owner's Manual (English)
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... screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. This phenomenon is common to TV viewing. MENU Return to all manufacturers and is not covered by warranty. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an... analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the screen and remain visible....
... screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. This phenomenon is common to TV viewing. MENU Return to all manufacturers and is not covered by warranty. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an... analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the screen and remain visible....
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Standard Cinema Sport Game Expert1 Expert2 32/37/42LG30, 42/50PG25 Vivid Standard Cinema Sport Game Expert1 Expert2 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER Select Picture Mode. 3 ENTER 4 RETURN Select Intelligent Sensor (Except 32/37/42LG30, Plasma TV), Vivid, Standard, Cinema/ Cinema (Only for picture settings available in both hardware and software. 74
... Standard Cinema Sport Game Expert1 Expert2 32/37/42LG30, 42/50PG25 Vivid Standard Cinema Sport Game Expert1 Expert2 50/60PG60, 50/60PG70 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER Select Picture Mode. 3 ENTER 4 RETURN Select Intelligent Sensor (Except 32/37/42LG30, Plasma TV), Vivid, Standard, Cinema/ Cinema (Only for picture settings available in both hardware and software. 74
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) TruMotion Demo PICTURE Move Enter E • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen...Medium G Off Off Off Medium Low Off Off High Close 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER Select Color Temperature. 4 Select C o o l, Medium, or W a r m. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 75 MENU Return to the previous menu. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors...
... 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) TruMotion Demo PICTURE Move Enter E • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen...Medium G Off Off Off Medium Low Off Off High Close 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER Select Color Temperature. 4 Select C o o l, Medium, or W a r m. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 75 MENU Return to the previous menu. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.../60PG60, 50/60PG70 only: This feature is disabled in "Picture Mode- C i n e m a". User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to the previous menu. Make appropriate adjustments. 6 RETURN Return to suit your preference and viewing situations. MENU Return to TV viewing. 76 E PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - Select Backlight (Only LCD TV), Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint.
.../60PG60, 50/60PG70 only: This feature is disabled in "Picture Mode- C i n e m a". User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to the previous menu. Make appropriate adjustments. 6 RETURN Return to suit your preference and viewing situations. MENU Return to TV viewing. 76 E PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - Select Backlight (Only LCD TV), Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...SD Normal • Method 2 Points • Red Contrast 50 • Green Contrast 50 • Blue Contrast 50 E 77 PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness • Color • Tint E 80 90...Expert Control. 5 ENTER Select your desired menu option. 6 Make appropriate adjustments. 7 RETURN Return to TV viewing. MENU Return to the previous menu. PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode - Expert Control By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as...
...SD Normal • Method 2 Points • Red Contrast 50 • Green Contrast 50 • Blue Contrast 50 E 77 PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness • Color • Tint E 80 90...Expert Control. 5 ENTER Select your desired menu option. 6 Make appropriate adjustments. 7 RETURN Return to TV viewing. MENU Return to the previous menu. PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode - Expert Control By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Color Gamut (Only for 47LG90): Select the range of the reflection. Select your desired options. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 78 MENU Return to the previous menu. Gamma: High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast... images. Noise Reduction: Removes interference up to reproduce as close as possible natural colors. PICTURE Move Enter E • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen ...
Color Gamut (Only for 47LG90): Select the range of the reflection. Select your desired options. 5 RETURN Return to TV viewing. 78 MENU Return to the previous menu. Gamma: High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast... images. Noise Reduction: Removes interference up to reproduce as close as possible natural colors. PICTURE Move Enter E • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen ...