Specification (English)
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... Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4" x 30.3" x 10.1" TV without notice. Non-metric weights and messurements are the property of LG Corp. 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...• Quick View (Previous Channel) • Quick Setup Guide • e-Manual • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean Auto ...
... Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4" x 30.3" x 10.1" TV without notice. Non-metric weights and messurements are the property of LG Corp. 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...• Quick View (Previous Channel) • Quick Setup Guide • e-Manual • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean Auto ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA LG Customer Information Center P/NO : SAC33575901(0905-REV06) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma Record it for future reference. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31 50PQ31 42PQ60 50PQ60 50PS30 50PS60 60PS60 42PQ30C 50PQ30C 50PS60C 60PS60C...
... User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA LG Customer Information Center P/NO : SAC33575901(0905-REV06) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma Record it for future reference. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31 50PQ31 42PQ60 50PQ60 50PS30 50PS60 60PS60 42PQ30C 50PQ30C 50PS60C 60PS60C...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... have the cord replaced with wet hands. Pay particular attention to ground the unit by SWITCH" (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) a TV with liquids, such as gasoline or candles or expose the TV to direct air conditioning. 16 Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not expose this apparatus ..., unplug it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. that is not disconnected from physical or mechanical abuse, such as this owner's manual to be placed upon . Do not touch the TV with an exact replacement part by the hanging power and signal cables on the wall, make the...
... have the cord replaced with wet hands. Pay particular attention to ground the unit by SWITCH" (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) a TV with liquids, such as gasoline or candles or expose the TV to direct air conditioning. 16 Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not expose this apparatus ..., unplug it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. that is not disconnected from physical or mechanical abuse, such as this owner's manual to be placed upon . Do not touch the TV with an exact replacement part by the hanging power and signal cables on the wall, make the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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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... Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 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 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal Installation 13 VESA Wall Mounting 13 Securing the...
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... Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 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 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal Installation 13 VESA Wall Mounting 13 Securing the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...77 Clear Voice II 78 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 79 Sound Setting Adjustment - Digital Broadcasting System Captions 88 - Auto Clock Setup 90 Manual Clock Setup 91 Auto On/Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97... 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5 Caption Option 89 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - 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 ...
...77 Clear Voice II 78 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 79 Sound Setting Adjustment - Digital Broadcasting System Captions 88 - Auto Clock Setup 90 Manual Clock Setup 91 Auto On/Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97... 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5 Caption Option 89 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - 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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...2 ENERGIYNSAPVUINGT 753 86 LIST 0 9 VOL MUTE FLASHBK FREEZE CH P A G ENTER E MENU Q.MENU FREEZE RATIO RETURN 1.5V 1.5V FAV MARK Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, 60PS70, 60PS80) (Only 60PS60, 60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) or Protection Cover (Refer to ... it is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Polishing Cloth * Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Excessive pressure may differ from the images below. RETURN TV Q. The closer the location of ferrite core (Not included with...
...2 ENERGIYNSAPVUINGT 753 86 LIST 0 9 VOL MUTE FLASHBK FREEZE CH P A G ENTER E MENU Q.MENU FREEZE RATIO RETURN 1.5V 1.5V FAV MARK Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, 60PS70, 60PS80) (Only 60PS60, 60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) or Protection Cover (Refer to ... it is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Polishing Cloth * Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Excessive pressure may differ from the images below. RETURN TV Q. The closer the location of ferrite core (Not included with...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... specifications, the length of accidents. LG is not liable for TV damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non specified wall mount is used . If installed on . Model VESA (A * B) A Standard Screw Quantity B Wall Mounting bracket (sold separately) 42PQ20, 42PQ30, 42PQ31, 42PQ30C, 42PQ60, 50PQ20,...result in the table. G When purchasing our wall mount kit, a detailed installation manual and all four sides from your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. LG recommends that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. G Standard dimensions...
... specifications, the length of accidents. LG is not liable for TV damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non specified wall mount is used . If installed on . Model VESA (A * B) A Standard Screw Quantity B Wall Mounting bracket (sold separately) 42PQ20, 42PQ30, 42PQ31, 42PQ30C, 42PQ60, 50PQ20,...result in the table. G When purchasing our wall mount kit, a detailed installation manual and all four sides from your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. LG recommends that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. G Standard dimensions...
Owner's Manual (English)
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We recommend that you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position. 14 Additionally, we recommend that children don't climb on the TV are tightened securely. ■ Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets ... from your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the product. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. It is ...
We recommend that you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position. 14 Additionally, we recommend that children don't climb on the TV are tightened securely. ■ Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets ... from your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the product. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. It is ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the digital set -top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ... the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you do receive digital signals from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box. Component Connection...PR) of the digital set -top box. (Refer to use ■ Turn on the TV. How to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box.
... the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the digital set -top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ... the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you do receive digital signals from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box. Component Connection...PR) of the digital set -top box. (Refer to use ■ Turn on the TV. How to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box.
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to connect 1 Connect the digital set-top box to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box. (Refer to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the remote control. ! In this case use ■ Turn on 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 No separate audio connection is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) HDMI/DVI IN...
How to connect 1 Connect the digital set-top box to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box. (Refer to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the remote control. ! In this case use ■ Turn on 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 No separate audio connection is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) HDMI/DVI IN...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 1 Connect the DVI 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, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to HDMI Connection 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. NOTE G A DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set -top box. (Refer to ...
... 1 Connect the DVI 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, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to HDMI Connection 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. NOTE G A DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set -top box. (Refer to ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN ...PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO...
... the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN ...PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 How to connect 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD 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. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the...How to use ■ 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 remote control. ■ Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. HDMI Connection 1. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. ...
...1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 How to connect 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD 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. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the...How to use ■ 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 remote control. ■ Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. HDMI Connection 1. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to connect 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the VCR. (Refer to the RF antenna in socket of the VCR. 2. How to use ■ Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number. ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the TV. 2 Connect the antenna cable to the VCR owner's manual.) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 1 ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna 21 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AV IN 1 VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1.
How to connect 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the VCR. (Refer to the RF antenna in socket of the VCR. 2. How to use ■ Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number. ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the TV. 2 Connect the antenna cable to the VCR owner's manual.) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 1 ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna 21 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AV IN 1 VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... tape into the VCR and press PLAY on 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. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S -VIDEO input... VCR. How to use ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the TV. ! How to the VCR owner's manual.) ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO input jacks on...
... tape into the VCR and press PLAY on 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. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S -VIDEO input... VCR. How to use ■ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the TV. ! How to the VCR owner's manual.) ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO input jacks on...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). AV IN 2 AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment.... Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to the digital audio input on the TV. ■ Operate the corresponding external equipment. Match...HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 1 C ! How to connect 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to the TV's OPTICAL port of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. 2 Connect the other end of the optical cable to AV IN 1 input...
...you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). AV IN 2 AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment.... Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to the digital audio input on the TV. ■ Operate the corresponding external equipment. Match...HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 1 C ! How to connect 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to the TV's OPTICAL port of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. 2 Connect the other end of the optical cable to AV IN 1 input...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution...
.... Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... PICTURE. Make appropriate adjustments. ■ Position: This function is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •...
... PICTURE. Make appropriate adjustments. ■ Position: This function is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Use". ■ If you want. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the first time when purchasing the TV. Factory defaults are set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time. Step2. Mode setting Mode Setting...Store Demo Home Use Select [Home Use] to use in retail environments. Customers can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is completed. Choose the setting mode you do not complete the Initial setting, it will automatically return ...
... Use". ■ If you want. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the first time when purchasing the TV. Factory defaults are set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time. Step2. Mode setting Mode Setting...Store Demo Home Use Select [Home Use] to use in retail environments. Customers can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is completed. Choose the setting mode you do not complete the Initial setting, it will automatically return ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Step4. Previous Next 1 ENTER Start Auto Tuning. 36 The previous channel information will be updated during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Check your antenna connection. Time setting Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight Saving F Auto G 2007 11 15 5 PM 52 Eastern Off Previous Next 1 Select A ut o or Manual. 2 ENTER Select desired time option. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step3.
Step4. Previous Next 1 ENTER Start Auto Tuning. 36 The previous channel information will be updated during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Check your antenna connection. Time setting Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight Saving F Auto G 2007 11 15 5 PM 52 Eastern Off Previous Next 1 Select A ut o or Manual. 2 ENTER Select desired time option. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step3.