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TV • 720p HD Resolution • 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • 5ms Response Time (GTG) • 450 cd/m2 Brightness • Wide Color Gamut • Wide Viewing Angle • XD Engine® • 24p Real Cinema • ISFccc® Ready • Picture Wizard • AV Mode II (Cinema... Video Input • 1 Composite Input • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna Input LGusa.com LCD TV 42LH20 42" High Definition LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) The LH20 Series is a feature rich HDTV available in a size for every room.
TV • 720p HD Resolution • 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • 5ms Response Time (GTG) • 450 cd/m2 Brightness • Wide Color Gamut • Wide Viewing Angle • XD Engine® • 24p Real Cinema • ISFccc® Ready • Picture Wizard • AV Mode II (Cinema... Video Input • 1 Composite Input • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna Input LGusa.com LCD TV 42LH20 42" High Definition LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) The LH20 Series is a feature rich HDTV available in a size for every room.
Specification (English)
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... • Picture Reset • AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes ISFccc Ready • xvYCC • DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) • Audio Output Power (Watts - HDMI 60p/30p/24p - "LG Life's Good... Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. LCD TV 42LH20 42" High Definition LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) LGusa.com LCD SPECIFICATION Screen Size (Class) 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 450 Dynamic...
... • Picture Reset • AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes ISFccc Ready • xvYCC • DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) • Audio Output Power (Watts - HDMI 60p/30p/24p - "LG Life's Good... Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. LCD TV 42LH20 42" High Definition LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) LGusa.com LCD SPECIFICATION Screen Size (Class) 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 450 Dynamic...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... (Aspect Ratio) Control 66 Picture Wizard 68 Preset Picture Settings (Picture Mode 70 Manual Picture Adjustment - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 55 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instructions 16 VESA Wall Mounting 24 Cable Management 25 Desktop Pedestal Installation 28...
... (Aspect Ratio) Control 66 Picture Wizard 68 Preset Picture Settings (Picture Mode 70 Manual Picture Adjustment - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 55 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instructions 16 VESA Wall Mounting 24 Cable Management 25 Desktop Pedestal Installation 28...
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...by the Imaging Science Foundation. The viewer has the ability to the video and audio content. LG TV include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider and...into Cinema, Sports, and game Mode according to quickly choose the correct mode for the picture they are trademarks of roughly a million or more hours for Plasma). TruSurround XT technology...or "burn-in strategic spots behind the front cabinet and use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for LCD, 1 or more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. Automatically enhances ...
...by the Imaging Science Foundation. The viewer has the ability to the video and audio content. LG TV include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider and...into Cinema, Sports, and game Mode according to quickly choose the correct mode for the picture they are trademarks of roughly a million or more hours for Plasma). TruSurround XT technology...or "burn-in strategic spots behind the front cabinet and use the 4:3 aspect ratio setting for LCD, 1 or more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. Automatically enhances ...
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... it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product. ! I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your TV. Match the height of the bracket that the TV be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. I Insert the eye-bolts (or...to tie the rope so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Additionally, we recommend that is safer to prevent the TV from tipping over if pushed backwards. Caution: Please make sure that children don't climb on the wall to tie the product. Secure the wall...
... it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product. ! I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your TV. Match the height of the bracket that the TV be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. I Insert the eye-bolts (or...to tie the rope so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Additionally, we recommend that is safer to prevent the TV from tipping over if pushed backwards. Caution: Please make sure that children don't climb on the wall to tie the product. Secure the wall...
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...Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF) RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ACNATBELNENIAN/ I If the antenna needs to be split for outdoor antenna) Copper Wire... Be careful not to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal...
...Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF) RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ACNATBELNENIAN/ I If the antenna needs to be split for outdoor antenna) Copper Wire... Be careful not to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal...
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... set-top box to the owner's manual for 26/32/37/42LH20. I This part of the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). How to use picture for the digital set-top box operation.) I Select the Component ...input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 2 USB IN ...
... set-top box to the owner's manual for 26/32/37/42LH20. I This part of the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). How to use picture for the digital set-top box operation.) I Select the Component ...input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 2 USB IN ...
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Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the DVD player, insert a DVD. How to use I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB... outputs of the DVD to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the remote control. I Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks ...on the TV. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the component input ports as...
Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the DVD player, insert a DVD. How to use I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB... outputs of the DVD to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the remote control. I Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks ...on the TV. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the component input ports as...
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... long period of time. G When selecting HDMI-PC, set the "Input Label PC" in use. G 32/37/42/47LH30, 22LU55, 32/37/42/47LF11, 47LF21: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to Just scan. G If there are overscan in HDMI-PC 1920x1080, change the...to 1920x1080. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen. G Depending on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. NOTES G 19/22/26/32/37/42LH20, 22LH200C, 19/26LU55, 32CL20: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another resolution, change aspect ratio to 1360x768. ...
... long period of time. G When selecting HDMI-PC, set the "Input Label PC" in use. G 32/37/42/47LH30, 22LU55, 32/37/42/47LF11, 47LF21: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to Just scan. G If there are overscan in HDMI-PC 1920x1080, change the...to 1920x1080. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen. G Depending on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. NOTES G 19/22/26/32/37/42LH20, 22LH200C, 19/26LU55, 32CL20: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another resolution, change aspect ratio to 1360x768. ...
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... Size Phase Reset Move Prev. 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Resolution. Select the desired resolution. 44 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can also be ...adjusted. The Position, Phase, and Size can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •...
... Size Phase Reset Move Prev. 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Resolution. Select the desired resolution. 44 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can also be ...adjusted. The Position, Phase, and Size can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •...
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...50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Picture Reset Screen (RGB-PC) SCREEN Resolution Auto Config. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. I If picture needs to be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC, you can adjust the Position, S i z ...e or P h a s e. 45 Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. I If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using...
...50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Picture Reset Screen (RGB-PC) SCREEN Resolution Auto Config. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. I If picture needs to be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC, you can adjust the Position, S i z ...e or P h a s e. 45 Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. I If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using...
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..., S i z e, or Phase. I P h a s e: This function allows you prefer. I Position: This function is to adjust picture to left/right and up/down as you to minimize any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. 46 I S i z...not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. Make appropriate adjustments. D F G E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness...
..., S i z e, or Phase. I P h a s e: This function allows you prefer. I Position: This function is to adjust picture to left/right and up/down as you to minimize any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. 46 I S i z...not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. Make appropriate adjustments. D F G E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness...
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PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Picture Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. SCREEN Resolution Auto Config. Select Reset. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Y e s. To Set Yes No 47
PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Picture Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Position Size Phase Reset Move Prev. SCREEN Resolution Auto Config. Select Reset. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Y e s. To Set Yes No 47
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...RETURN MARK FAV 48 When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the remote control sensor on from standby or off . WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the screen. G p.62 POWER Turns the...to TV. G p.60 ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. G p.50 CHANNEL Changes the channel. G p.58 MARK Select the input to the next UP/DOWN one. UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from one full set of AV devices connected to standby. G p.53 SIMPLINK See a list of screen information to apply the Picture ...
...RETURN MARK FAV 48 When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the remote control sensor on from standby or off . WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the screen. G p.62 POWER Turns the...to TV. G p.60 ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. G p.50 CHANNEL Changes the channel. G p.58 MARK Select the input to the next UP/DOWN one. UP/DOWN PAGE Moves from one full set of AV devices connected to standby. G p.53 SIMPLINK See a list of screen information to apply the Picture ...
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...purchasing the TV. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the best picture in the OPTION menu. "Store Demo" mode initializes the TV to set the essential items for viewing the TV for displaying...i Simple Manual Next Check your home environment. I You can adjust the "Picture menu - Step1. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. Previous Next 1 ENTER Select H o m e U s e. Step4. We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode for the first time. Customers can also adjust ...
...purchasing the TV. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the best picture in the OPTION menu. "Store Demo" mode initializes the TV to set the essential items for viewing the TV for displaying...i Simple Manual Next Check your home environment. I You can adjust the "Picture menu - Step1. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. Previous Next 1 ENTER Select H o m e U s e. Step4. We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode for the first time. Customers can also adjust ...
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... CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight 70... 50 • Bass 50 E TIME Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Move Enter : Off : Off : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Move Enter Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off ...
... CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight 70... 50 • Bass 50 E TIME Clock Off Time On Time Sleep Timer Move Enter : Off : Off : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Move Enter Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off ...
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...: Select on the viewing environment. Sleep Timer: Select the amount of time before your desired picture format. P i c t u r e M o d e: Selects the factory preset picture depend on or off automatically. SAP: Selects MTS sound (Analog signal). Energy Saving: Select the Energy Saving level to TV viewing. 53 Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). WATCHING...
...: Select on the viewing environment. Sleep Timer: Select the amount of time before your desired picture format. P i c t u r e M o d e: Selects the factory preset picture depend on or off automatically. SAP: Selects MTS sound (Analog signal). Energy Saving: Select the Energy Saving level to TV viewing. 53 Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). WATCHING...
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...f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for watching sports events. I Sport: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to see. During the Simple Manual operation, audio will be muted. 1 MENU 2... ENTER Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to TV viewing. 62 SIMPLE MANUAL You can easily and effectively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. Return to select the desired source. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles...
...f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for watching sports events. I Sport: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to see. During the Simple Manual operation, audio will be muted. 1 MENU 2... ENTER Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to TV viewing. 62 SIMPLE MANUAL You can easily and effectively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. Return to select the desired source. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles...
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.... RETURN Return to the previous menu. Select the desired picture format. 4 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you can select all aspect ratios in the Q.MENU. 66 PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight 70 • Contrast 90 •...
.... RETURN Return to the previous menu. Select the desired picture format. 4 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you can select all aspect ratios in the Q.MENU. 66 PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight 70 • Contrast 90 •...
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...-DTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p) input source. or button: Adjust proportion of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Set By Program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) Set By Program (16:9 16:9) Set By Program Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want...or button: Move the image on the screen. The adjustment range is activated. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. PICTURE CONTROL Just Scan Normally the edges of Zoom. I or button: Adjust proportion of the original signal, it will be visible when Just Scan...
...-DTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p) input source. or button: Adjust proportion of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Set By Program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) Set By Program (16:9 16:9) Set By Program Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want...or button: Move the image on the screen. The adjustment range is activated. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. PICTURE CONTROL Just Scan Normally the edges of Zoom. I or button: Adjust proportion of the original signal, it will be visible when Just Scan...