Specification (English)
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42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) • 720p HD Resolution • XD Engine™ • 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • Fluid Motion • 3x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color • AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) • Clear Voice • LG SimpLink™ Connectivity • ... settings based on the remote control. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 AV Modes, preset to 3x the panels actual refresh rate. Speakers are embedded in the US. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by ...
42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) • 720p HD Resolution • XD Engine™ • 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • Fluid Motion • 3x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color • AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) • Clear Voice • LG SimpLink™ Connectivity • ... settings based on the remote control. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 AV Modes, preset to 3x the panels actual refresh rate. Speakers are embedded in the US. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by ...
Specification (English)
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...• SPECIAL FEATURES 1080P Source Input - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768p... Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ ... (Black Level Enhancer) • 3:2 Pulldown • Picture Reset • AV Mode (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Selection Mode 7 Modes DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO...
...• SPECIAL FEATURES 1080P Source Input - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768p... Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ ... (Black Level Enhancer) • 3:2 Pulldown • Picture Reset • AV Mode (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Selection Mode 7 Modes DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 32 Channel Selection 32 Volume Adjustment 32 Initial Setting 33 Quick Menu 34 On-Screen Menus Selection 35 Channel Setup - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 44 Preset Picture Settings - Black (Darkness) Level 51...
... Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 32 Channel Selection 32 Volume Adjustment 32 Initial Setting 33 Quick Menu 34 On-Screen Menus Selection 35 Channel Setup - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 44 Preset Picture Settings - Black (Darkness) Level 51...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the picture. * If your TV. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to ...the wall. I Use a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to tie the product. G To use the TV safely, make ...
...bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the picture. * If your TV. Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to ...the wall. I Use a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to tie the product. G To use the TV safely, make ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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R PREPARATION I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN I To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made... when connecting the antenna. 2. I If the antenna needs to be split for outdoor antenna) ( ) Copper Wire ( ) Be careful not to wall jack for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum...
R PREPARATION I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN I To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made... when connecting the antenna. 2. I If the antenna needs to be split for outdoor antenna) ( ) Copper Wire ( ) Be careful not to wall jack for two TV's, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to use I Turn on the TV. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on DVD... of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the DVD player, insert a DVD. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. O 1 ( ) RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDM 2 1 ...
...I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to use I Turn on the TV. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on DVD... of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the DVD player, insert a DVD. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. O 1 ( ) RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDM 2 1 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.../ CABLE IN IO DVI) 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 R 1 ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna ( ) 21 How to use I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. I Use the ISM feature in the Option menu to avoid having a fixed image remain on the... the antenna cable to the RF antenna in socket of time. This pheno( m)enon is common to all TVs and is used; How to connect 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the screen for a ...
.../ CABLE IN IO DVI) 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 R 1 ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack 2 Antenna ( ) 21 How to use I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. I Use the ISM feature in the Option menu to avoid having a fixed image remain on the... the antenna cable to the RF antenna in socket of time. This pheno( m)enon is common to all TVs and is used; How to connect 1 Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the screen for a ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... noise is in use. G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. NOTES G To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen for Horizontal...
... noise is in use. G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. NOTES G To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen for Horizontal...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Reset Move MENU Prev. 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can also be adjusted. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint...
... Reset Move MENU Prev. 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can also be adjusted. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto Configuration. • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • 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. 27 To Set Yes No...using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Select Screen (RGB-PC). G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced ...
... ENTER Select Y e s. 5 ENTER Start Auto Configuration. • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • 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. 27 To Set Yes No...using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Select Screen (RGB-PC). G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. I S i z e: This function is to adjust picture to remove any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint... P h a s e: This function allows you to left/right and up/down as you prefer. D F G E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Make appropriate adjustments. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the...
...any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. I S i z e: This function is to adjust picture to remove any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint... P h a s e: This function allows you to left/right and up/down as you prefer. D F G E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Make appropriate adjustments. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Reset. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select Y e s. Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC...
... values) Returns Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. Select Reset. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select Y e s. Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...a program number for type of time before your TV on or off automatically.G p.72 PICTURE Selects the factory preset picture depend on the TV. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.39 NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to TV viewing from any menu. MENU MENU INPUT ENTER RETURN.... RATIO POWER SLEEP SOUND PICTURE Q. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL...
...a program number for type of time before your TV on or off automatically.G p.72 PICTURE Selects the factory preset picture depend on the TV. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.39 NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to TV viewing from any menu. MENU MENU INPUT ENTER RETURN.... RATIO POWER SLEEP SOUND PICTURE Q. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL...
Owner's Manual (English)
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It can change channel map. I You can adjust the "Picture menu - I "In-store" Mode is "H o m e". Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be activated from the user menus. Mode Setting Step1. Choose the setting mode you want . Time Setting Current... 1 ENTER Enter RETURN Exit Start Auto Tuning. ! It will automatically return to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the best picture in the OPTION menu. 33 INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to preset in retail environments. NOTE I Default selection is...
It can change channel map. I You can adjust the "Picture menu - I "In-store" Mode is "H o m e". Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will be activated from the user menus. Mode Setting Step1. Choose the setting mode you want . Time Setting Current... 1 ENTER Enter RETURN Exit Start Auto Tuning. ! It will automatically return to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the best picture in the OPTION menu. 33 INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to preset in retail environments. NOTE I Default selection is...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... I Clear Voice: By differentiating the human sound range from what is a menu of time before your desired picture format. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from others, it helps make human voices sound better. I Aspect... the Favorite List. I Del/Add/Fav: Select channel you want to add/delete or add the channel to TV viewing. 34 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off...
... I Clear Voice: By differentiating the human sound range from what is a menu of time before your desired picture format. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from others, it helps make human voices sound better. I Aspect... the Favorite List. I Del/Add/Fav: Select channel you want to add/delete or add the channel to TV viewing. 34 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 35 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL 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 Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50...
... Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 35 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL 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 Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50...
Owner's Manual (English)
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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Sound Mode" respectively. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Off Game Cinema Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. 2 RETURN Return to previous selected value. 41 I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to TV viewing.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Sound Mode" respectively. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Off Game Cinema Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. 2 RETURN Return to previous selected value. 41 I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to TV viewing.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... common to TV viewing. 44 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close Set By Program Just Scan 4:3 Zoom2 16:9 Zoom1 1 RATIO Select the desired picture format. 2...fill the screen, any after-image from the black bars will normally dissipate after a few minutes. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is not covered by warranty. NOTE G If a fixed image is...
... common to TV viewing. 44 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close Set By Program Just Scan 4:3 Zoom2 16:9 Zoom1 1 RATIO Select the desired picture format. 2...fill the screen, any after-image from the black bars will normally dissipate after a few minutes. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is not covered by warranty. NOTE G If a fixed image is...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be altered, both vertically extended and cropped. The picture taking a halfway trade off this cropping and shows the complete video. PICTURE CONTROL Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 ...4:3) Zoom 1 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in DTV/CADTV/Component/...
... However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be altered, both vertically extended and cropped. The picture taking a halfway trade off this cropping and shows the complete video. PICTURE CONTROL Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 ...4:3) Zoom 1 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in DTV/CADTV/Component/...
Owner's Manual (English)
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..., Expert1, or Expert2 Settings are not adjustable. PICTURE CONTROL 46 Preset There are factory presets for the optimum picture quality at the factory and are preset for picture settings available in the user menus. PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - You can use a preset, change each... setting manually. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound...
..., Expert1, or Expert2 Settings are not adjustable. PICTURE CONTROL 46 Preset There are factory presets for the optimum picture quality at the factory and are preset for picture settings available in the user menus. PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - You can use a preset, change each... setting manually. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound...