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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 (1007-REV03) 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 (1007-REV03) 42PJ550 50PJ550 50PK550 60PK550 42PJ350C 50PJ350C 50PK550C 60PK550C www.lg.com
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...with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from... LG Electronics. NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER This reminder is connected. - The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in accordance with the limits for a ...
...with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from... LG Electronics. NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER This reminder is connected. - The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in accordance with the limits for a ...
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... Do not connect too many appliances to rain, moisture or other liquids. If grounding methods are dangerous. Pay particular attention to unplug the TV. 15 WARNING - Do not pull on shelves above the unit). 17 GROUNDING Ensure that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.... that you turn off this could result in a door, or walked upon a dedicated circuit; Do not make sure 12 not to install the TV by connecting it to prevent possible electric shock (i.e. on the back of the appliance, and have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. ...
... Do not connect too many appliances to rain, moisture or other liquids. If grounding methods are dangerous. Pay particular attention to unplug the TV. 15 WARNING - Do not pull on shelves above the unit). 17 GROUNDING Ensure that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.... that you turn off this could result in a door, or walked upon a dedicated circuit; Do not make sure 12 not to install the TV by connecting it to prevent possible electric shock (i.e. on the back of the appliance, and have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. ...
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...of antenna discharge unit, connection to touch the ventilation open- Those dots are deactivated pixels and do not affect the performance and reliability of the TV. 29 Generated Sound "Cracking" noise: A cracking noise that occurs when watching or turning off , unplugged and all cables have been removed.... Take care not to grounding electrodes and requirements for a long period, the ventilation openings may become hot. 25 If you 'reviewing the TV. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the U.S.A. It varies depending on the screen while you smell smoke or other odors coming...
...of antenna discharge unit, connection to touch the ventilation open- Those dots are deactivated pixels and do not affect the performance and reliability of the TV. 29 Generated Sound "Cracking" noise: A cracking noise that occurs when watching or turning off , unplugged and all cables have been removed.... Take care not to grounding electrodes and requirements for a long period, the ventilation openings may become hot. 25 If you 'reviewing the TV. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the U.S.A. It varies depending on the screen while you smell smoke or other odors coming...
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... Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instruction 15 Cable Management 17 Desktop Pedestal Installation 18 Swivel Stand... 27 Other A/V Source Setup 28 USB Connection 28 Audio 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 ...
... Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instruction 15 Cable Management 17 Desktop Pedestal Installation 18 Swivel Stand... 27 Other A/V Source Setup 28 USB Connection 28 Audio 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 ...
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...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 Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 IR Codes 112 ...External Control Through RS-232C 114 7 User Mode 79 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 ...
...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 Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 IR Codes 112 ...External Control Through RS-232C 114 7 User Mode 79 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 ...
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...resolutions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PREVENT "IMAGE BURN / BURN-IN" ON YOUR TV SCREEN I When a fixed image (e.g. A subset of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience ...the best their LG HDTV has to music on your TV if you use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 8 The resulting ISF "day" and "night" modes will then ...
...resolutions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PREVENT "IMAGE BURN / BURN-IN" ON YOUR TV SCREEN I When a fixed image (e.g. A subset of ambient light, LG's "Intelligent Sensor" uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the user to experience ...the best their LG HDTV has to music on your TV if you use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for an extended period. 8 The resulting ISF "day" and "night" modes will then ...
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...cores to maintain standards compliance. Wind the PC Audio cable on the display. Ferrite Core tromagnetic waves that the following accessories are included with your TV. close to AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack available for all models) scratch or discoloration. netic waves in the fol- (Gray) lowing picture.... (This feature is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. available for all on the power cable (This feature is not close to AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack on the ferrite core twice, and...
...cores to maintain standards compliance. Wind the PC Audio cable on the display. Ferrite Core tromagnetic waves that the following accessories are included with your TV. close to AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack available for all models) scratch or discoloration. netic waves in the fol- (Gray) lowing picture.... (This feature is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. available for all on the power cable (This feature is not close to AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack on the ferrite core twice, and...
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Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your TV. 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your finger. 10 The LED is off while the TV remains on.
Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your TV. 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your finger. 10 The LED is off while the TV remains on.
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ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. 11
ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. 11
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The LED is off while the TV remains on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH VOL POWER Button INPUT Button CH MENU .../50PJ340, 50PK340, 50PK350, 42/50PJ350C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to any impact.It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may be damaged. 12 G Do not drag the TV. The floor or the product may fall.
The LED is off while the TV remains on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH VOL POWER Button INPUT Button CH MENU .../50PJ340, 50PK340, 50PK350, 42/50PJ350C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to any impact.It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may be damaged. 12 G Do not drag the TV. The floor or the product may fall.
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... D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). 5 REMOTE CONTROL IN PORT For a wired remote control. 6 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 SERVICE ONLY R R PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your... TV. 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50/60PK540, 50PK340 9 1 7 10 AV IN 2 2 4 5 7 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE ...
... D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). 5 REMOTE CONTROL IN PORT For a wired remote control. 6 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 SERVICE ONLY R R PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your... TV. 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50/60PK540, 50PK340 9 1 7 10 AV IN 2 2 4 5 7 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE ...
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... an adapter or HDMI to DVI cable (not included) 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output for viewing photos and listening to operate the TV on DC power. 14 Caution: Never attempt to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note: In standby mode...
... an adapter or HDMI to DVI cable (not included) 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output for viewing photos and listening to operate the TV on DC power. 14 Caution: Never attempt to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note: In standby mode...
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x 4 M4x28 15 x 3 M5x14 Stand Body Stand Base 3 Assemble the TV as shown. 4 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV. Installation (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from your TV. PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION I Image shown may differ from damage. 2 Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the Stand Base of the TV.
x 4 M4x28 15 x 3 M5x14 Stand Body Stand Base 3 Assemble the TV as shown. 4 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV. Installation (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from your TV. PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION I Image shown may differ from damage. 2 Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the Stand Base of the TV.
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Press the PROTECTION COVER into the TV until you hear it click. 16 PROTECTION COVER (Fix a Guide to protect the screen from damage. 2 Loose the bolts from TV. (42/50PJ250, 50PK250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50PK340, 50PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50PK550, 42/50PJ350C, 50PK550C) (...60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 3 Detach the stand from TV. PREPARATION PREPARATION Detachment 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on ...
Press the PROTECTION COVER into the TV until you hear it click. 16 PROTECTION COVER (Fix a Guide to protect the screen from damage. 2 Loose the bolts from TV. (42/50PJ250, 50PK250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50PK340, 50PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50PK550, 42/50PJ350C, 50PK550C) (...60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 3 Detach the stand from TV. PREPARATION PREPARATION Detachment 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on ...
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CABLE HOLDER 17 To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT I Image shown may differ from your TV. 1 After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.
CABLE HOLDER 17 To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT I Image shown may differ from your TV. 1 After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.
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For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of heat source. SWIVEL STAND (This feature is not available for all four sides from your viewing position. 18 G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all models.) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. PREPARATION PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION I Image shown may differ from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to suit your TV.
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of heat source. SWIVEL STAND (This feature is not available for all four sides from your viewing position. 18 G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all models.) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. PREPARATION PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION I Image shown may differ from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to suit your TV.
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...TV. G Do not use fasten the screws too strongly, this may result in severe personal injury. LG recommends that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. Model VESA (A * B) A Standard Screw Quantity B Wall Mounting bracket (sold separately) 50PK550, 42/50PJ340 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ250 50PK250...screws may fall , leading to electric shock. 19 G Do not use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to the floor. When attaching to follow the TV installation instructions. LG is turned on. G For wall mounts that you use screws that wall mounting...
...TV. G Do not use fasten the screws too strongly, this may result in severe personal injury. LG recommends that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. Model VESA (A * B) A Standard Screw Quantity B Wall Mounting bracket (sold separately) 50PK550, 42/50PJ340 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ250 50PK250...screws may fall , leading to electric shock. 19 G Do not use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to the floor. When attaching to follow the TV installation instructions. LG is turned on. G For wall mounts that you use screws that wall mounting...
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... a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. G To use the TV safely, make sure that the height of the bracket on the wall and the one on or hang from tipping over if pushed backwards. Caution: ...Please make sure that children don't climb on the TV are tightened securely. I Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the product. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong...
... a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. G To use the TV safely, make sure that the height of the bracket on the wall and the one on or hang from tipping over if pushed backwards. Caution: ...Please make sure that children don't climb on the TV are tightened securely. I Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the product. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong...
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...bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION R 1. I To prevent damage do not connect to be split for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. PREPARATION () VARIABLE AUDIO OUT R I If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance. ...21 For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna) ANTENNA /CABLE IN ...
...bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION R 1. I To prevent damage do not connect to be split for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. PREPARATION () VARIABLE AUDIO OUT R I If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance. ...21 For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna) ANTENNA /CABLE IN ...