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...Wizard • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • 60,000 Hour Panel Life (typical) • NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM AUDIO • Output Power: 10W x 2 • Invisible Speaker System • Clear Voice II • SRS TruSurround XT™ • Smart ... (rear) • 1 Composite Input (rear) • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3) (side) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna Input LGusa.com LCD TV 42LH40 42" Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) Full HD 1080p performance, a robust feature set and Smart Energy...
...Wizard • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • 60,000 Hour Panel Life (typical) • NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM AUDIO • Output Power: 10W x 2 • Invisible Speaker System • Clear Voice II • SRS TruSurround XT™ • Smart ... (rear) • 1 Composite Input (rear) • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3) (side) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna Input LGusa.com LCD TV 42LH40 42" Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) Full HD 1080p performance, a robust feature set and Smart Energy...
Specification (English)
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LCD TV 42LH40 42" Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) LGusa.com LCD SPECIFICATION Screen Size (Class) 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 70,000:1 Viewing .../1080i/720p - "LG Life's Good" is present) • SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1 HDMI/HDCP Input 1 (V.1.3 with Deep Color) SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS (CONTINUED) USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) 1 REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1 L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1...
LCD TV 42LH40 42" Full HD 1080p 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) LGusa.com LCD SPECIFICATION Screen Size (Class) 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p Brightness (cd/m2) 500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 70,000:1 Viewing .../1080i/720p - "LG Life's Good" is present) • SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1 HDMI/HDCP Input 1 (V.1.3 with Deep Color) SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS (CONTINUED) USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) 1 REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1 L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... HD Receiver Setup 25 DVD Setup 28 VCR Setup 30 Other A/V Source Setup 32 PC Setup 33 USB Connection 40 Audio out Connection 41 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 42 Turning On TV 44 Channel Selection 44 Volume Adjustment 44 Initial Setting 45 On-Screen Menus Selection 46 Quick Menu 47 6 Channel...
... HD Receiver Setup 25 DVD Setup 28 VCR Setup 30 Other A/V Source Setup 32 PC Setup 33 USB Connection 40 Audio out Connection 41 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 42 Turning On TV 44 Channel Selection 44 Volume Adjustment 44 Initial Setting 45 On-Screen Menus Selection 46 Quick Menu 47 6 Channel...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Off Time Setting 97 Sleep Timer Setting 98 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 99 Channel Blocking 102 Movie & TV Rating 103 Downloadable Rating 108 External Input Blocking 109 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 110 Maintenance 112 Product Specifications 113 IR Codes 115 External Control ...Through RS-232C 116 Open Source License 122 7 User Mode 85 Balance 86 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 87 Audio Reset 88 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 89 Audio Language 90 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 91 Caption Mode - Caption Option 94 TIME SETTING Clock ...
...Off Time Setting 97 Sleep Timer Setting 98 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 99 Channel Blocking 102 Movie & TV Rating 103 Downloadable Rating 108 External Input Blocking 109 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 110 Maintenance 112 Product Specifications 113 IR Codes 115 External Control ...Through RS-232C 116 Open Source License 122 7 User Mode 85 Balance 86 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 87 Audio Reset 88 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 89 Audio Language 90 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 91 Caption Mode - Caption Option 94 TIME SETTING Clock ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... In order to prevent image burn, avoid displaying a fixed image on your TV screen for a prolonged period (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for a more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. I When a fixed image (e.g. I Image burn can become permanently imprinted...accessible by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to the video and audio content. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for a crisper picture. TruMotion 240Hz displays 240 scenes per second by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. High-resolution digital television...
... In order to prevent image burn, avoid displaying a fixed image on your TV screen for a prolonged period (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for a more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. I When a fixed image (e.g. I Image burn can become permanently imprinted...accessible by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to the video and audio content. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for a crisper picture. TruMotion 240Hz displays 240 scenes per second by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. High-resolution digital television...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 Caution: Never attempt to this jack. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to MP3s. 9 Power Cord Socket For operation ... video only (480i). 2 HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN Digital Connection. Doesn't support 480i. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for audio. 8 USB INPUT Used for viewing photos and listening to DVI cable (not included). 3 RGB IN (PC) Analog PC Connection. This port is used for use...
Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 Caution: Never attempt to this jack. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to MP3s. 9 Power Cord Socket For operation ... video only (480i). 2 HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN Digital Connection. Doesn't support 480i. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for audio. 8 USB INPUT Used for viewing photos and listening to DVI cable (not included). 3 RGB IN (PC) Analog PC Connection. This port is used for use...
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... PR = red). Component Connection 1. Y PB PR L R EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connect the audio output of the digital settop box to 2 the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external digital set -top box ...to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 1 2 AV IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN /DVI IN Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
... PR = red). Component Connection 1. Y PB PR L R EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connect the audio output of the digital settop box to 2 the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external digital set -top box ...to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 1 2 AV IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN /DVI IN Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on the remote control. AV... IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 EO AUDIO OMPONENT IN /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN O (RGB/DVI) A RS-232C IN C (...
... the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on the remote control. AV... IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 EO AUDIO OMPONENT IN /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN O (RGB/DVI) A RS-232C IN C (...
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... the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the remote control. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top ...box to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. DVI OUTPUT L R AUDIO 27 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required...
... the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the remote control. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top ...box to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. DVI OUTPUT L R AUDIO 27 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required...
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... to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. I Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on DVD player Y PB PR Y B-Y R-Y Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr Y PB PR L R 1 2 AV IN 1 /DVI VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN ( ) 28 ( ) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP...
... to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. I Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on DVD player Y PB PR Y B-Y R-Y Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr Y PB PR L R 1 2 AV IN 1 /DVI VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN ( ) 28 ( ) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...connect 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI Connection 1. NOTE G Check HDMI cable over version 1.3. I Select the A V 1 or A V 2... input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the DVD player, insert a DVD. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. In this case use I Turn on the remote control. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to the HDMI/DVI IN ...
...connect 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI Connection 1. NOTE G Check HDMI cable over version 1.3. I Select the A V 1 or A V 2... input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the DVD player, insert a DVD. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. In this case use I Turn on the remote control. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to the HDMI/DVI IN ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... et on the VCR. (Refer to the same channel number. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the VCR owner's manual.) ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna 30 RGB/DVI) 1 ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) 2 Connect the antenna cable...
... et on the VCR. (Refer to the same channel number. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the VCR owner's manual.) ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna 30 RGB/DVI) 1 ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) 2 Connect the antenna cable...
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... on the remote control. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV. I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. ! NOTE G If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to connect 1 Connect the...
... on the remote control. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV. I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. ! NOTE G If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to connect 1 Connect the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. How to use I Operate the corresponding external equipment. USB IN IN 4 Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R AV IN 2 32 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. 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.
I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. How to use I Operate the corresponding external equipment. USB IN IN 4 Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R AV IN 2 32 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. 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.
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...use I Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 2 1 AUDIO RGB OUTPUT ( ) 33 VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection 1. I Turn on the TV. 1 /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE)... 2. How to the TV's settings. How to connect 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB IN ...
...use I Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 2 1 AUDIO RGB OUTPUT ( ) 33 VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection 1. I Turn on the TV. 1 /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE)... 2. How to the TV's settings. How to connect 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB IN ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. DVI OUTPUT AUDIO 34 NOTE G Check HDMI cable over version 1.3. How to use the latest cables that support HDMI version 1.3. I Turn on the PC and the TV. In this case use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source... on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to HDMI Connection 1. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP...
...support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. DVI OUTPUT AUDIO 34 NOTE G Check HDMI cable over version 1.3. How to use the latest cables that support HDMI version 1.3. I Turn on the PC and the TV. In this case use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source... on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to HDMI Connection 1. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP...
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How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use the USB function. (G p.60) 40 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 or 1 Memory Key USB IN IN 4 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R AV IN 2 1.
How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use the USB function. (G p.60) 40 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 or 1 Memory Key USB IN IN 4 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R AV IN 2 1.
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... instruction manual for operation. /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) 1 ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) ! EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. ( ) 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - How to connect 1 Connect one end of the optical...
... instruction manual for operation. /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) 1 ANTENNA/ RS-232C IN CABLE IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) ! EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. ( ) 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - How to connect 1 Connect one end of the optical...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... I Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity. G p.71 Use to apply the Picture Wizard settings. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user.... 43 UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from one full set of the screen. G p.56 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN FAV Scroll through preset Video and Audio modes. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries.
.... I Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity. G p.71 Use to apply the Picture Wizard settings. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user.... 43 UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from one full set of the screen. G p.56 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN FAV Scroll through preset Video and Audio modes. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries.
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...3- + Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 E WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Menu Language Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Simple Manual Caption Set ID E Move Enter : English : English : On : Off : Off : 1... CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT USB TIME Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Move Enter : Off : Off : Off LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block ...
...3- + Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 E WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Menu Language Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Simple Manual Caption Set ID E Move Enter : English : English : On : Off : Off : 1... CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT USB TIME Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Move Enter : Off : Off : Off LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block ...