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....com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma The model and serial number of the TV is the setting in which power savings will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for future reference. Record it for Energy Star rating. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31...
....com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma The model and serial number of the TV is the setting in which power savings will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for future reference. Record it for Energy Star rating. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31...
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...Mode 47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes 50 Photo List 51 Music List 55 Movie List 58 DivX Registration Code 62 Deactivation 63 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39...Information 10 Stand Instruction 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal Installation 13 VESA Wall Mounting 13 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 14 Swivel Stand 14 Antenna or Cable Connection 15 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD...
...Mode 47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes 50 Photo List 51 Music List 55 Movie List 58 DivX Registration Code 62 Deactivation 63 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual Picture Adjustment - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39...Information 10 Stand Instruction 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal Installation 13 VESA Wall Mounting 13 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 14 Swivel Stand 14 Antenna or Cable Connection 15 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD...
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... and weight of the bracket on the wall and the one on the TV are tightened securely. ■ Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. It is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall... mount). ■ Image shown may differ from the TV. ■ Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your product...
... and weight of the bracket on the wall and the one on the TV are tightened securely. ■ Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. It is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall... mount). ■ Image shown may differ from the TV. ■ Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your product...
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.../50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1920x1080. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the graphics card, some resolution settings may...
.../50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1920x1080. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the graphics card, some resolution settings may...
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... 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. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto ...choose the resolution in RGB-PC, you can also be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • ...
... 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. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Auto config.. 4 ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto ...choose the resolution in RGB-PC, you can also be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • ...
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... Screen (RGB-PC). EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER...
... Screen (RGB-PC). EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER...
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...Home Use". Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the best picture in your home environment. ■ "Store Demo" Mode is completed. It can also adjust Initial Setting in retail environments. Choose the setting mode you do...only intended for the first time when purchasing the TV. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set when you choose "Home Use". ■ If you want. Customers can adjust the "Picture menu - Language Selecting Language English Españ...
...Home Use". Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the best picture in your home environment. ■ "Store Demo" Mode is completed. It can also adjust Initial Setting in retail environments. Choose the setting mode you do...only intended for the first time when purchasing the TV. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set when you choose "Home Use". ■ If you want. Customers can adjust the "Picture menu - Language Selecting Language English Españ...
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... Canada Display each menu. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 37 Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 •... 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 INPUT Move Enter TV AV1...
... Canada Display each menu. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 37 Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 •... 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 INPUT Move Enter TV AV1...
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... "AUDIO menu - Sound Mode" respectively. ■ If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ Cinema: Optimizes video and audio... and audio for watching sports events. ■ G a m e: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. ( O n l y 50 / 6 0 P S 6 0 . 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Off Cinema or Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select...
... "AUDIO menu - Sound Mode" respectively. ■ If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ Cinema: Optimizes video and audio... and audio for watching sports events. ■ G a m e: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. ( O n l y 50 / 6 0 P S 6 0 . 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Off Cinema or Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select...
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.... ■ You can also press the RATIO button repeatedly on your TV. ■ RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB F 16:9 G Vivid Standard Off English Off... Add Eject Close 16:9 Cinema Zoom * Only DTV/CADTV/Component/HDMIDTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p) Just Scan Set By Program Zoom 4:3 1 Q. Select the desired picture format. 3 Q. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog...
.... ■ You can also press the RATIO button repeatedly on your TV. ■ RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB F 16:9 G Vivid Standard Off English Off... Add Eject Close 16:9 Cinema Zoom * Only DTV/CADTV/Component/HDMIDTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p) Just Scan Set By Program Zoom 4:3 1 Q. Select the desired picture format. 3 Q. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog...
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...signals are cropped 1-2%. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) (...16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Zoom Choose Zoom when ...
...signals are cropped 1-2%. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) (...16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Zoom Choose Zoom when ...
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... screen above identical to the Recommended sample below . Tint Set the screen above identical to calibrate the screen quality by easily following each step. White Level PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R...
... screen above identical to the Recommended sample below . Tint Set the screen above identical to calibrate the screen quality by easily following each step. White Level PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R...
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...H Sharpness 50 Previous E High Next 8 ENTER Adjust H o r i z o n t a l S h a r p n e s s. PICTURE CONTROL Complete Select (an) input(s) to Expert1. The current adjustment value is saved to apply the settings. E Previous E Move MARK Mark Confirm 10 MARK Select input source to the TV. 67 Close 12 ENTER Finish the Picture Wizard. ...■ If you stop the setting before the final step, the changes will ...
...H Sharpness 50 Previous E High Next 8 ENTER Adjust H o r i z o n t a l S h a r p n e s s. PICTURE CONTROL Complete Select (an) input(s) to Expert1. The current adjustment value is saved to apply the settings. E Previous E Move MARK Mark Confirm 10 MARK Select input source to the TV. 67 Close 12 ENTER Finish the Picture Wizard. ...■ If you stop the setting before the final step, the changes will ...
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...; You can increase the brightness of screen to the most suitable picture according to the previous menu. Return to the surrounding conditions. 68 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption. You can also adjust the ENERGY SAVING botton on...• Brightness 50 Medium • Sharpness 60 Maximum • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control E 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. This function automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode. Return ...
...; You can increase the brightness of screen to the most suitable picture according to the previous menu. Return to the surrounding conditions. 68 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption. You can also adjust the ENERGY SAVING botton on...• Brightness 50 Medium • Sharpness 60 Maximum • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control E 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. This function automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode. Return ...
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...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 cinema quality mode to provide you the experience of the video in the P I CTURE menu. ■...also adjust Picture Mode in the retail store. MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to realize optimum viewing condition for the general user. ■ Cinema: This mode optimizes video for picture settings available in...
...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 cinema quality mode to provide you the experience of the video in the P I CTURE menu. ■...also adjust Picture Mode in the retail store. MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to realize optimum viewing condition for the general user. ■ Cinema: This mode optimizes video for picture settings available in...
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...; Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control E PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Color Temperature Picture Mode : Standard Dynamic Contrast • Contrast 90 Dynamic Color • Brightness 50 Noise Reduction • Sharpness 60 R G • Color 60 Gamma.... 4 Make appropriate adjustments. 5 Return to TV viewing. You can calibrate the screen for each input. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can set the video seeing differently for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video...
...; Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control E PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Color Temperature Picture Mode : Standard Dynamic Contrast • Contrast 90 Dynamic Color • Brightness 50 Noise Reduction • Sharpness 60 R G • Color 60 Gamma.... 4 Make appropriate adjustments. 5 Return to TV viewing. You can calibrate the screen for each input. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can set the video seeing differently for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video...
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... menu option. 6 Make appropriate adjustments. 7 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Expert1 Vivid • Contrast 80Standard •...
... menu option. 6 Make appropriate adjustments. 7 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Expert1 Vivid • Contrast 80Standard •...
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... disable in film look livelier, richer and clearer. High: Make dark and middle gray level area of the picture darker. ■ You can be set to HD color. ■ This is -50 - +50. Warm". ■ Show clearer and distinctive yet natural corners of the video. ■ Convert the color ...at 24 frames per second. b. You can be distinctive even when you want. Wide: Mode to High or Low automatically. ■ Set black level of the picture. Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan, Magenta Color: The adjustment range is enabled in the following mode: AV (NTSC-M), HDMI or Component....
... disable in film look livelier, richer and clearer. High: Make dark and middle gray level area of the picture darker. ■ You can be set to HD color. ■ This is -50 - +50. Warm". ■ Show clearer and distinctive yet natural corners of the video. ■ Convert the color ...at 24 frames per second. b. You can be distinctive even when you want. Wide: Mode to High or Low automatically. ■ Set black level of the picture. Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan, Magenta Color: The adjustment range is enabled in the following mode: AV (NTSC-M), HDMI or Component....
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PICTURE CONTROL 74 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to TV viewing. Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) PICTURE Move...
PICTURE CONTROL 74 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to TV viewing. Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) PICTURE Move...
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... Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : Off : Normal : 1 OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock ...: Off Caption : Off Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : Off Normal : NormOalrbiter : 1 Color Wash White Wash PICTURE CONTROL 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. It is difficult to TV viewing. Watch the TV normally for removing a ghost image. You can result in any fixed ...
... Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : Off : Normal : 1 OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock ...: Off Caption : Off Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E : Off Normal : NormOalrbiter : 1 Color Wash White Wash PICTURE CONTROL 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. It is difficult to TV viewing. Watch the TV normally for removing a ghost image. You can result in any fixed ...