Specification (English)
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...; ISFccc® Ready • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • LG SimpLink™ Connectivity • 100,000 Hour Panel Life (typ.) • NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM AUDIO • Output Power: 10W x 2 • Invisible Speaker System • Clear Voice.../1 side) • 1 S-Video Input (rear) • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) • USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) (side) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna input LGusa.com PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz...
...; ISFccc® Ready • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • LG SimpLink™ Connectivity • 100,000 Hour Panel Life (typ.) • NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM AUDIO • Output Power: 10W x 2 • Invisible Speaker System • Clear Voice.../1 side) • 1 S-Video Input (rear) • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) • USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) (side) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna input LGusa.com PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz...
Specification (English)
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PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768 Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1...(800) 243-0000 All other trademarks are approximate. © 2009 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Non-metric weights and messurements are the property of LG Corp. "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) ...
PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768 Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1...(800) 243-0000 All other trademarks are approximate. © 2009 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Non-metric weights and messurements are the property of LG Corp. "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) ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 40 - Channel Editing 41 Channel List 42 Favorite Channel Setup 43 Favorite Channel List 43 Brief Information 44 Input List 45 Input Label 46 AV Mode 47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes...HD Receiver Setup 16 DVD Setup 19 VCR Setup 21 Other A/V Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 USB Connection 24 PC Setup 25 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 34 Channel Selection 34 Volume Adjustment 34 Initial Setting 35 On-Screen Menus Selection 37...
... 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 40 - Channel Editing 41 Channel List 42 Favorite Channel Setup 43 Favorite Channel List 43 Brief Information 44 Input List 45 Input Label 46 AV Mode 47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes...HD Receiver Setup 16 DVD Setup 19 VCR Setup 21 Other A/V Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 USB Connection 24 PC Setup 25 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 34 Channel Selection 34 Volume Adjustment 34 Initial Setting 35 On-Screen Menus Selection 37...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.../Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 Programming The Remote... Control 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5 User Mode 80 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption Mode - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume ...
.../Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 Programming The Remote... Control 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5 User Mode 80 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption Mode - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...This feature is displayed on the TV for an extended period, it can also occur on the screen. Visit www.divx.com for more hours for Plasma). ■ Image burn can ...or more about an ISF certified technician. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to play DivX video, including premium...complete the registration process and learn more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. Designed for use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 6 is incorporated ...
...This feature is displayed on the TV for an extended period, it can also occur on the screen. Visit www.divx.com for more hours for Plasma). ■ Image burn can ...or more about an ISF certified technician. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to play DivX video, including premium...complete the registration process and learn more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. Designed for use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 6 is incorporated ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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USB IN R USB IN Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 9 9 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 4 HDMI/DVI IN 3 HDMI / DVI IN 3 PREPARATION VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R R 7 7 10 AV IN 2 AV IN 2 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 2 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) 6 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 L R 1 AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) RS..., green, and blue cable for video & red and white for use with AC power. PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to operate the...
USB IN R USB IN Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 9 9 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 4 HDMI/DVI IN 3 HDMI / DVI IN 3 PREPARATION VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R R 7 7 10 AV IN 2 AV IN 2 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 2 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) 6 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 L R 1 AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) RS..., green, and blue cable for video & red and white for use with AC power. PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to operate the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO AN CA 2. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the digital set-top box. (Refer to... the owner's manual for the digital set -top box or other digital external device, refer to use ■ Turn on the TV. How to the figure as shown below. RGB IN (PC...
... COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO AN CA 2. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the digital set-top box. (Refer to... the owner's manual for the digital set -top box or other digital external device, refer to use ■ Turn on the TV. How to the figure as shown below. RGB IN (PC...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 R CO 2. HDMI... supports both audio and video. HDMI Connection EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) RS-...
... box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 R CO 2. HDMI... supports both audio and video. HDMI Connection EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) RS-...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 1 18 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -...top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70,...
... 1 18 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -...top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70,...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, ..., PR) of the DVD to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. ■ Refer to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. How to use ■ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. ■ Select the...
... colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, ..., PR) of the DVD to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. ■ Refer to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. How to use ■ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. ■ Select the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the remote control. ■ Refer to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2. RGB(PC) S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 AN REMOTE S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO CA CONTROL IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 EXTERNAL...
... the remote control. ■ Refer to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2. RGB(PC) S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 AN REMOTE S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO CA CONTROL IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 EXTERNAL...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the VCR to connect ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. How to use ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the... the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) UDIO IN GB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. ! NOTE S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL IN ANTE CAB G If you connect both Video and S-Video at the same time....
... button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the VCR to connect ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. How to use ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the... the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) UDIO IN GB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. ! NOTE S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL IN ANTE CAB G If you connect both Video and S-Video at the same time....
Owner's Manual (English)
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...) CAUTION G Do not look into the optical output port. NOTE 2 G When connecting with ACP (Audio Copy Protection) function may damage your vision. G Audio with external audio equipment, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the...
...) CAUTION G Do not look into the optical output port. NOTE 2 G When connecting with ACP (Audio Copy Protection) function may damage your vision. G Audio with external audio equipment, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the...
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How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use ■ After connecting the USB I N jack on the side of TV. 2. USB IN HDMI / DVI IN 3 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION i.e) 1 AV IN 2 1. How to the USB I N jack, you use the USB function. (G p.50) 24
How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to use ■ After connecting the USB I N jack on the side of TV. 2. USB IN HDMI / DVI IN 3 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION i.e) 1 AV IN 2 1. How to the USB I N jack, you use the USB function. (G p.50) 24
Owner's Manual (English)
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.../DVI IN 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. How to use ■ Turn on the PC and the... TV. ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source...
.../DVI IN 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. How to use ■ Turn on the PC and the... TV. ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... screen information to the next one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. AV MODE Toggles through the programmed Favorite channels. 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...
... screen information to the next one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. AV MODE Toggles through the programmed Favorite channels. 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... FREEZE RATIO FAV MARK 32 SIMPLINK Control buttons Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.64 FAV Scroll through preset Video and Audio modes. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C INFO Displays channel information at the screen. G p.45 ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. When you toggle this button...
... FREEZE RATIO FAV MARK 32 SIMPLINK Control buttons Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.64 FAV Scroll through preset Video and Audio modes. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C INFO Displays channel information at the screen. G p.45 ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. When you toggle this button...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 R • Tint 0 E Enter G AUDIO Auto Volume Clear Voice II Balance Sound Mode Move Enter : Off : On • Level 0 - + 0L R : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT:Off...Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block INPUT Move Enter TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB-...
... : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 R • Tint 0 E Enter G AUDIO Auto Volume Clear Voice II Balance Sound Mode Move Enter : Off : On • Level 0 - + 0L R : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT:Off...Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block INPUT Move Enter TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB-...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... preset sound for type of features which users might use frequently. ■ Aspect Ratio: Selects your TV turns off . ■ Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is a menu of program. ■ Caption: Select...
... preset sound for type of features which users might use frequently. ■ Aspect Ratio: Selects your TV turns off . ■ Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is a menu of program. ■ Caption: Select...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your desired channel. 2 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB 16:9 Vivid Standard Off English Off F Favorite G Eject Close 1 P A CH G E or 123... 456 789 0 Select your choice without waiting for the TV to select through a favorite channel list 1 P A CH G E Turn the pages. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST Favorite List DTV 83-0 DTV 15-1 DTV 18-2 Displaying the ...
... Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your desired channel. 2 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB 16:9 Vivid Standard Off English Off F Favorite G Eject Close 1 P A CH G E or 123... 456 789 0 Select your choice without waiting for the TV to select through a favorite channel list 1 P A CH G E Turn the pages. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST Favorite List DTV 83-0 DTV 15-1 DTV 18-2 Displaying the ...