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OWNER'S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PJ250 50PJ250 50PK250 60PK250 60PK280 60PK290 42PJ340 50PJ340 42PJ350 50PJ350 50PK350 50PK340 50PK540 60PK540 P/NO : SAC34173302 (1004-REV02) 42PJ550 50PJ550 50PK550 60PK550 42PJ350C 50PJ350C 50PK550C 60PK550C www.lg.com
OWNER'S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PJ250 50PJ250 50PK250 60PK250 60PK280 60PK290 42PJ340 50PJ340 42PJ350 50PJ350 50PK350 50PK340 50PK540 60PK540 P/NO : SAC34173302 (1004-REV02) 42PJ550 50PJ550 50PK550 60PK550 42PJ350C 50PJ350C 50PK550C 60PK550C www.lg.com
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... Entry Modes 54 Photo List 55 Music List 61 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 44 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front ...Out Connection 29 PC Setup 30 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 36 Turning On TV 38 Channel Selection 38 Volume Adjustment 38 Initial Setting 39 On-Screen Menus Selection 40 Quick Menu 42 Channel Setup -
... Entry Modes 54 Photo List 55 Music List 61 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 44 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front ...Out Connection 29 PC Setup 30 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 36 Turning On TV 38 Channel Selection 38 Volume Adjustment 38 Initial Setting 39 On-Screen Menus Selection 40 Quick Menu 42 Channel Setup -
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... 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 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX ...112 External Control Through RS-232C 114 7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 76 Clear Voice II 77 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode 78 Sound Setting Adjustment - Analog Broadcasting System Captions 87 - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP...
... 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 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX ...112 External Control Through RS-232C 114 7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 76 Clear Voice II 77 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode 78 Sound Setting Adjustment - Analog Broadcasting System Captions 87 - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP...
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... the TV for an extended period, it 's surroundings, more pleasing to watch and which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. High-definition television. Detailed calibration requires a licensed technician. Automatically...TV I This feature is a picture optimized for it can become permanently imprinted on your TV if you use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 8 It includes Cinema, Sports, and Game Modes. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface ...
... the TV for an extended period, it 's surroundings, more pleasing to watch and which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. High-definition television. Detailed calibration requires a licensed technician. Automatically...TV I This feature is a picture optimized for it can become permanently imprinted on your TV if you use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 8 It includes Cinema, Sports, and Game Modes. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface ...
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... the product. ! I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to a wall so it cannot be attached to the wall. Match the height of the bracket that you set up the TV close to tie the rope so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount).
... the product. ! I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to a wall so it cannot be attached to the wall. Match the height of the bracket that you set up the TV close to tie the rope so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount).
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.... 2. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box or other digital external device, refer to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and... 24.00 30.00 59.939 60.00 23.94 29.97 22 How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set -top box. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP I To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you do receive digital signals from your TV...
.... 2. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box or other digital external device, refer to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and... 24.00 30.00 59.939 60.00 23.94 29.97 22 How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set -top box. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP I To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you do receive digital signals from your TV...
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.... 2. G HDMI mode supports PCM, AC-3(Dolby Digital) audio format. In this case use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on...
.... 2. G HDMI mode supports PCM, AC-3(Dolby Digital) audio format. In this case use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on...
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...the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to HDMI Connection 1. How to use I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the ...on the remote control. ! EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) R CO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE)...
...the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to HDMI Connection 1. How to use I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the ...on the remote control. ! EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) R CO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE)...
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...'s manual.) ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN 2 OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack Antenna Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to use I If connected to the same channel number. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to AV IN 2, select AV2 input source on the VCR. (Refer to connect 1 Connect the RF...
...'s manual.) ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN 2 OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack Antenna Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to use I If connected to the same channel number. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to AV IN 2, select AV2 input source on the VCR. (Refer to connect 1 Connect the RF...
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...USB function. (G p.54) AV IN 2 28 How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. For 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550, 60PK290, 42/50PJ350C, 50/60PK550C models 1. I N jack on the side of TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER ...A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. USB IN Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 AV IN 2 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN USB CONNECTION - How...
...USB function. (G p.54) AV IN 2 28 How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. For 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550, 60PK290, 42/50PJ350C, 50/60PK550C models 1. I N jack on the side of TV. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER ...A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. USB IN Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 AV IN 2 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN USB CONNECTION - How...
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... the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP (CONTROL & SERVICE) AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN RGB(PC) 2 1 1 HDMII/DVI IN ! NOTE 2 G When connecting with ACP (Audio...
... the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP (CONTROL & SERVICE) AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN RGB(PC) 2 1 1 HDMII/DVI IN ! NOTE 2 G When connecting with ACP (Audio...
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... OUT (RGB/DVI) 2 1 HDMI/DVI IN RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) RGB IN (PC) 1 2 DVI-PC OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO RGB OUTPUT DVI to the TV's settings. How to use I Turn on the remote control. RS-232C IN RS-232C IN EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides...
... OUT (RGB/DVI) 2 1 HDMI/DVI IN RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) RGB IN (PC) 1 2 DVI-PC OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO RGB OUTPUT DVI to the TV's settings. How to use I Turn on the remote control. RS-232C IN RS-232C IN EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides...
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... 47.712 60.015 1280x1024 63.981 60.020 1600x1200 74.537 59.869 1920x1080 66.587 59.934 Except 42/50PJ250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ550, 42/50PJ350C 31 G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen. G Depending on the screen properly. G In PC mode, there may ... adjust the brightness and contrast on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to be positioned on the graphics card, some resolution settings may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness. G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. The fixed...
... 47.712 60.015 1280x1024 63.981 60.020 1600x1200 74.537 59.869 1920x1080 66.587 59.934 Except 42/50PJ250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ550, 42/50PJ350C 31 G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen. G Depending on the screen properly. G In PC mode, there may ... adjust the brightness and contrast on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to be positioned on the graphics card, some resolution settings may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness. G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. The fixed...
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To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Screen Resolution Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). 3 ENTER Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto Configuration. • ..., Si ze or Phase. 33 G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. 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 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability.
To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Screen Resolution Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). 3 ENTER Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto Configuration. • ..., Si ze or Phase. 33 G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. 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 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability.
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Select Reset. Select Y e s. Yes No Phase Reset G 35 Auto config. Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move E • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • H Sharpness 60 • V Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Expert Control • Reset ... Select PICTURE. Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Screen (RGB-PC). This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
Select Reset. Select Y e s. Yes No Phase Reset G 35 Auto config. Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move E • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • H Sharpness 60 • V Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Expert Control • Reset ... Select PICTURE. Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Screen (RGB-PC). This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
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... CHANNEL Changes the channel. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Navigates the on -screen displays and return to TV viewing from one full set of Quick Menu options. Q.MENU Opens the list of screen information to your preference. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. Right/ENTER) MENU Displays the main...
... CHANNEL Changes the channel. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Navigates the on -screen displays and return to TV viewing from one full set of Quick Menu options. Q.MENU Opens the list of screen information to your preference. I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. Right/ENTER) MENU Displays the main...
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...use in retail environments. Factory defaults are set the essential items for viewing the TV for choosing LG Next Step2. I You can get picture quality you do not complete the Initial setting, it will automatically return to easily set when you for the first time when ... ENTER Select H o m e U s e mode. Customers can also be activated from the user menus. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. 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...
...use in retail environments. Factory defaults are set the essential items for viewing the TV for choosing LG Next Step2. I You can get picture quality you do not complete the Initial setting, it will automatically return to easily set when you for the first time when ... ENTER Select H o m e U s e mode. Customers can also be activated from the user menus. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. 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...
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... Sound: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset : On Enter R OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID Initial Setting Move Enter : On : Off : Off : Off : Normal : 1 : Home Use CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT USB TIME Clock Off Time : Off ...On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Move Enter 40 LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off...
... Sound: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset : On Enter R OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID Initial Setting Move Enter : On : Off : Off : Off : Normal : 1 : Home Use CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT USB TIME Clock Off Time : Off ...On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Move Enter 40 LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off...
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... Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Move Enter OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : On : Off : Off : Off : Normal : 1 1 MENU Display each menu. 2 ENTER Select a menu item. 3 ENTER Accept the current selection....EXIT Return to TV viewing. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : 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...
... Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Move Enter OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : On : Off : Off : Off : Normal : 1 1 MENU Display each menu. 2 ENTER Select a menu item. 3 ENTER Accept the current selection....EXIT Return to TV viewing. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : 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...
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... TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all the available channels in the order of maximum channel you set up in the LOCK Menu to change your residence or move the TV. Select Auto Tuning. Select Y e s. 4 ENTER Run Auto Tuning. 5 BACK... Return to run this function if you change depending on the channel list. I When setting the Auto tuning or Manual tuning, the number of DTV, TV, CADTV and CATV. 43 I The TV will ask for a password if parental control has...
... TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all the available channels in the order of maximum channel you set up in the LOCK Menu to change your residence or move the TV. Select Auto Tuning. Select Y e s. 4 ENTER Run Auto Tuning. 5 BACK... Return to run this function if you change depending on the channel list. I When setting the Auto tuning or Manual tuning, the number of DTV, TV, CADTV and CATV. 43 I The TV will ask for a password if parental control has...
