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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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... 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 - User Mode 70 Picture Improvement Technology 71 Expert Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Demo Mode 74 Image Sticking...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 - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 43 -
... 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 - User Mode 70 Picture Improvement Technology 71 Expert Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Demo Mode 74 Image Sticking...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 - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 43 -
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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 Troubleshooting ... 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 - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85...
... 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 Troubleshooting ... 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 - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85...
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...Imaging Science Foundation. High-resolution digital television broadcast and playback system composed of your local dealer to quickly switch between common settings. Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under the manufacturer's warranty. Image burn is not covered under...). FEATURE OF THIS TV I This feature is not available for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for all models....
...Imaging Science Foundation. High-resolution digital television broadcast and playback system composed of your local dealer to quickly switch between common settings. Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under the manufacturer's warranty. Image burn is not covered under...). FEATURE OF THIS TV I This feature is not available for professional certification by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for all models....
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... WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND I You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from the TV. Caution: Please make sure that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot be attached to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Additionally, we...
... WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND I You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from the TV. Caution: Please make sure that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot be attached to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Additionally, we...
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... do receive digital signals from your TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). I Image shown may differ from a digital set -top box to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the remote control. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the...-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box. operation) I If connected to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. I Select the Component1 input source on the TV ...
... do receive digital signals from your TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). I Image shown may differ from a digital set -top box to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the remote control. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the...-air/Cable signals without an external digital set -top box. operation) I If connected to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. I Select the Component1 input source on the TV ...
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... use I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button 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 Turn on the remote control. G HDMI mode supports PCM, AC-3(Dolby Digital) audio format...
... use I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button 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 Turn on the remote control. G HDMI mode supports PCM, AC-3(Dolby Digital) audio format...
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... box to 2 the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2 or 3 jack on the remote control. ! How to the owner's manual for this connection. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ...) 2 2 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 DVI-DTV OUTPUT R L 24 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set -top box. (Refer to use I Turn on the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP...
... box to 2 the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2 or 3 jack on the remote control. ! How to the owner's manual for this connection. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ...) 2 2 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 DVI-DTV OUTPUT R L 24 DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set -top box. (Refer to use I Turn on the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, 2 or 3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to use I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote ...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to use I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote ...
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... the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use the USB function. (G p.54) AV IN 2 28 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 - EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE...
... the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use the USB function. (G p.54) AV IN 2 28 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 - EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE...
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... digital audio output. 29 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 - See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation.
... digital audio output. 29 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 - See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation.
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... Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. I Turn on the PC and the TV. AUDIO RGB OUTPUT DVI to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE CONTROL IN VIDEO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) RGB IN (PC...
... Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. I Turn on the PC and the TV. AUDIO RGB OUTPUT DVI to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE CONTROL IN VIDEO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) RGB IN (PC...
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... the PC output to another resolution, change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to DVI Cable is clear. G Depending on the PICTURE menu until the picture is in use. G The synchronization input form...
... the PC output to another resolution, change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to DVI Cable is clear. G Depending on the PICTURE menu until the picture is in use. G The synchronization input form...
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... EQUIPMENT SETUP Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Screen Resolution Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). 3 ENTER Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start... be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC, you can adjust the Position, S i z e or Phase. 33 G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE.
... EQUIPMENT SETUP Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Screen Resolution Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). 3 ENTER Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start... be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC, you can adjust the Position, S i z e or Phase. 33 G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE.
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... • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Expert Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Enter G 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Position Size Initialize Settings. Yes No Phase Reset G 35 Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Auto config. Select Y e s. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode...
... • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Expert Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Enter G 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Position Size Initialize Settings. Yes No Phase Reset G 35 Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Auto config. Select Y e s. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode...
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... Moves from any menu. Don't mix old or used batteries with new ones. MUTE Switches the sound on -screen menus and adjusts the system settings to move return one . WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Navigates the on or off. BACK Allows the user to your ...preference. UP/DOWN Installing Batteries I Open the battery compartment cover on -screen displays and returns to TV viewing from one full set of the screen. I Close cover. 37 G p.38 CHANNEL Changes the channel. Right/ENTER) MENU Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen...
... Moves from any menu. Don't mix old or used batteries with new ones. MUTE Switches the sound on -screen menus and adjusts the system settings to move return one . WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Navigates the on or off. BACK Allows the user to your ...preference. UP/DOWN Installing Batteries I Open the battery compartment cover on -screen displays and returns to TV viewing from one full set of the screen. I Close cover. 37 G p.38 CHANNEL Changes the channel. Right/ENTER) MENU Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen...
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...channel information will appear whenever the TV is only intended for choosing LG Next Step2. I "Store Demo" Mode 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. WATCHING... TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Step3. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. By Changing Picture Mode, you do not complete the Initial setting, it will be activated from the user menus. Time setting Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight Saving ...
...channel information will appear whenever the TV is only intended for choosing LG Next Step2. I "Store Demo" Mode 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. WATCHING... TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Step3. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. By Changing Picture Mode, you do not complete the Initial setting, it will be activated from the user menus. Time setting Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight Saving ...
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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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... Move Enter Press 'Yes' button to the previous menu. Select Y e s. 4 ENTER Run Auto Tuning. 5 BACK Return to begin auto tuning. I When setting the Auto tuning or Manual tuning, the number of DTV, TV, CADTV and CATV. 43 Run this function with the antenna connected during TV broadcasting... Select CHANNEL. Use the password you change depending on the channel list. It is 900. Also, make sure to run this function if you set up in memory on the broadcasting signal environment. Select Auto Tuning. I The TV will ask for a password if parental control has been activated ...
... Move Enter Press 'Yes' button to the previous menu. Select Y e s. 4 ENTER Run Auto Tuning. 5 BACK Return to begin auto tuning. I When setting the Auto tuning or Manual tuning, the number of DTV, TV, CADTV and CATV. 43 Run this function with the antenna connected during TV broadcasting... Select CHANNEL. Use the password you change depending on the channel list. It is 900. Also, make sure to run this function if you set up in memory on the broadcasting signal environment. Select Auto Tuning. I The TV will ask for a password if parental control has been activated ...