Specification (English)
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PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display. TV • 720p HD Resolution • 600Hz Sub Field Driving • 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio •... 1,500 cd/m2 Brightness • Image Sticking Minimization • Dual XD® Engine • ISFccc® Ready • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • LG...
PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display. TV • 720p HD Resolution • 600Hz Sub Field Driving • 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio •... 1,500 cd/m2 Brightness • Image Sticking Minimization • Dual XD® Engine • ISFccc® Ready • AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game) • LG...
Specification (English)
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...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 Tuning/Programming • Channel Add/Delete ...Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4" x 30.3" x 10.1" TV without stand weight 50.0 lbs TV with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - 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 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 Tuning/Programming • Channel Add/Delete ...Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.4" x 30.3" x 10.1" TV without stand weight 50.0 lbs TV with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - 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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...during a thunder or lighting storm. on the power cord to unplug the TV. 2 15 WARNING - Do not try to ground the unit by SWITCH" (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) Do not make sure 12 not to install the TV by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from the AC power ... vases, cups, etc. If grounding methods are dangerous. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Never touch this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. When mounting a TV on the back of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it to fall into the product, and do not drop...
...during a thunder or lighting storm. on the power cord to unplug the TV. 2 15 WARNING - Do not try to ground the unit by SWITCH" (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) Do not make sure 12 not to install the TV by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from the AC power ... vases, cups, etc. If grounding methods are dangerous. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Never touch this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. When mounting a TV on the back of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it to fall into the product, and do not drop...
Owner's Manual (English)
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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 ... Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39 - 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...
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 ... Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39 - 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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CAUTION (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) G When the TV cannot be damaged. G Do not drag the TV. The floor or the product may fall. Power/Standby Indicator • Illuminates red in standby mode. INPUT MENU ENTER VOL CH ...Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Illuminates blue when the TV is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. •...
CAUTION (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) G When the TV cannot be damaged. G Do not drag the TV. The floor or the product may fall. Power/Standby Indicator • Illuminates red in standby mode. INPUT MENU ENTER VOL CH ...Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Illuminates blue when the TV is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. •...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Button POWER Button CH 9 Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on . PREPARATION 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PS30 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator...
... Button POWER Button CH 9 Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on . PREPARATION 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PS30 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... & SERVICE) PORT Used by third party devices. 6 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Doesn't support 480i. Supports standard definition video only (480i). 8 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket... For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note: In standby mode, this jack. 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...
... & SERVICE) PORT Used by third party devices. 6 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Doesn't support 480i. Supports standard definition video only (480i). 8 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket... For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note: In standby mode, this jack. 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. How 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. ! How to connect 1 Connect 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. HDMI Connection EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) RS-232C IN...
... If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. How 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. ! How to connect 1 Connect 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. HDMI Connection EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB(PC) RS-232C IN...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 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 remote control. ! NOTE G A DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. How to...connect 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. (Refer to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. OPTICAL...
... 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 remote control. ! NOTE G A DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. How to...connect 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. (Refer to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. OPTICAL...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the remote control...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 TV. 2. 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, ...
...connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the remote control...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 TV. 2. 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, ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...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 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 on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VID 2... RGB IN (PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. RGB OUTPUT AUDIO DVI...
...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 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 on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VID 2... RGB IN (PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. RGB OUTPUT AUDIO DVI...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is in use. G Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not allow the image to 1920x1080. NOTES G 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast...
... for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is in use. G Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not allow the image to 1920x1080. NOTES G 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...returns to standby. Q.MENU Opens the list of Quick Menu options. INPUT Also switches the TV on the TV. 42/50PQ60, 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 TV/STB/DVD Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the ...remote control sensor on from standby or off to TV viewing. G p.64 FREEZE Freezes the current frame....
...returns to standby. Q.MENU Opens the list of Quick Menu options. INPUT Also switches the TV on the TV. 42/50PQ60, 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 TV/STB/DVD Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the ...remote control sensor on from standby or off to TV viewing. G p.64 FREEZE Freezes the current frame....
Owner's Manual (English)
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... modes. VCR, USB, Controls USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST). RATIO Changes the aspect ratio of Quick Menu options. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C INFO Displays channel information at the screen. UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from standby or off . G p.64 FAV Scroll through the...
... modes. VCR, USB, Controls USB menu (PHOTO LIST and MUSIC LIST). RATIO Changes the aspect ratio of Quick Menu options. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C INFO Displays channel information at the screen. UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from standby or off . G p.64 FAV Scroll through the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... (+ or -) button to adjust the volume. 2 If you intend to select a channel number. At this moment, TV is unplugged once or turn TV on, press the (Only 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) , INPUT, CH (D or E ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on vacation, disconnect the power plug from...
... (+ or -) button to adjust the volume. 2 If you intend to select a channel number. At this moment, TV is unplugged once or turn TV on, press the (Only 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) , INPUT, CH (D or E ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on vacation, disconnect the power plug from...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Paging through a channel list 1 P CH A G E Turn the pages. 2 RETURN Return to the chosen channel number. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control Channel List DTV 83-0 DTV 15-1 DTV 18-2 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Exit Displaying Channel List 1 LIST Display the Channel List. Selecting a channel in the memory by displaying the channel list. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL LIST You can check channels which are stored in the channel list 1 Select a channel. 2 ENTER Switch to TV viewing. 42
Paging through a channel list 1 P CH A G E Turn the pages. 2 RETURN Return to the chosen channel number. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control Channel List DTV 83-0 DTV 15-1 DTV 18-2 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Exit Displaying Channel List 1 LIST Display the Channel List. Selecting a channel in the memory by displaying the channel list. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL LIST You can check channels which are stored in the channel list 1 Select a channel. 2 ENTER Switch to TV viewing. 42
Owner's Manual (English)
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...set a label for each input source when it's not in use. RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU 46 Select the label. 3 Return to TV viewing. MENU OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label AV1 F SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method AV:...2On Com: Opofnf ent1 : Off Com: Opofnf ent2 RG:BN-PoCrmal Set ID HD:M1I1 E HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Close G Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 With using OPTION menu 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. RETURN Return to the previous menu. ...
...set a label for each input source when it's not in use. RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU 46 Select the label. 3 Return to TV viewing. MENU OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label AV1 F SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method AV:...2On Com: Opofnf ent1 : Off Com: Opofnf ent2 RG:BN-PoCrmal Set ID HD:M1I1 E HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Close G Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 With using OPTION menu 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. RETURN Return to the previous menu. ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to Just scan. 69 Cinema expresses the optimal screen quality when it ... a fast gaming screen. ■ Expert: This is the mode to adjust the video in detail for video quality expert and general user. ■ Cinema(Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80): This is the mode to maximize the effect of satisfactory screen quali- ments. MENU Select Picture...
MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to Just scan. 69 Cinema expresses the optimal screen quality when it ... a fast gaming screen. ■ Expert: This is the mode to adjust the video in detail for video quality expert and general user. ■ Cinema(Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80): This is the mode to maximize the effect of satisfactory screen quali- ments. MENU Select Picture...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... adjustments. 6 Return to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to the previous menu. Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 : This feature is saturated. ■ Brightness: Adjusts the base level of picture is disabled in the... dark part of the picture is saturated. ■ Sharpness: Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between red and green levels. C i n e m a". RETURN Return to TV viewing.
... adjustments. 6 Return to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to the previous menu. Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 : This feature is saturated. ■ Brightness: Adjusts the base level of picture is disabled in the... dark part of the picture is saturated. ■ Sharpness: Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between red and green levels. C i n e m a". RETURN Return to TV viewing.
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...Channel Movie Rating : Off AV1 F Off AV2 Off Component1 Off TV Rating-Children Component2 Off TV Rating-General RGB-PC Off Downloadable Rating HDMI1 Off Input Block HDMI2 Off HDMI3 Off HDMI4 Off Close G Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 ...PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 104 LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU 21 2...
...Channel Movie Rating : Off AV1 F Off AV2 Off Component1 Off TV Rating-Children Component2 Off TV Rating-General RGB-PC Off Downloadable Rating HDMI1 Off Input Block HDMI2 Off HDMI3 Off HDMI4 Off Close G Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 ...PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 104 LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU 21 2...