Specification (English)
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...SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. It's a wide screen, high-resolution video image, coupled with a convenient button on "Cinema", "Sports" or "Game" content. AV MODE LG HDTVs include .... 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...
...SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. It's a wide screen, high-resolution video image, coupled with a convenient button on "Cinema", "Sports" or "Game" content. AV MODE LG HDTVs include .... 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...
Specification (English)
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... & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Selection Mode 7 Modes DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) • Audio Outout Power (Watts - Component 60p/30p/24p - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL... • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface) • Channel...
... & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Selection Mode 7 Modes DTV Signal Strength Indicator • AUDIO Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) • Audio Outout Power (Watts - Component 60p/30p/24p - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL... • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface) • Channel...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...20 ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is proper ventilation. provides information with cloth or other odors coming from the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord contact an authorized service center. 25 Do not press strongly upon the panel with a soft cloth to... and built-up static charges. Antenna grounding according to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the TV. 23 Ventilation Install your TV where there is installed, follow the precautions below. Do not install in wire to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA...
...20 ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is proper ventilation. provides information with cloth or other odors coming from the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord contact an authorized service center. 25 Do not press strongly upon the panel with a soft cloth to... and built-up static charges. Antenna grounding according to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the TV. 23 Ventilation Install your TV where there is installed, follow the precautions below. Do not install in wire to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Sleep Timer Setting 72 Auto Shut-off Setting 73 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 74 Channel Blocking 77 Movie & TV Rating 78 Downloadable Rating 83 External Input Blocking 84 Key lock 85 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 86 Maintenance 88 Product Specifications 88 IR Codes 90 External ...Control Through RS-232C 92 5 Caption Option 68 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 56 Clear Voice 57 Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode 58 Sound Setting Adjustment -
... Sleep Timer Setting 72 Auto Shut-off Setting 73 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 74 Channel Blocking 77 Movie & TV Rating 78 Downloadable Rating 83 External Input Blocking 84 Key lock 85 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 86 Maintenance 88 Product Specifications 88 IR Codes 90 External ...Control Through RS-232C 92 5 Caption Option 68 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 56 Clear Voice 57 Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode 58 Sound Setting Adjustment -
Owner's Manual (English)
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... menu source. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. FLASHBK Tune to TV viewing from any menu. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. G p.46 SOUND Selects the factory preset sound for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. Clear all...the viewing environment. G p.39 NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to enter a program number for type of time before your TV on the TV. RATIO POWER SLEEP SOUND PICTURE Q. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. MENU MENU INPUT ENTER RETURN AV MODE FAV VOL MUTE 12 P CH...
... menu source. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. FLASHBK Tune to TV viewing from any menu. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. G p.46 SOUND Selects the factory preset sound for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. Clear all...the viewing environment. G p.39 NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to enter a program number for type of time before your TV on the TV. RATIO POWER SLEEP SOUND PICTURE Q. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence. MENU MENU INPUT ENTER RETURN AV MODE FAV VOL MUTE 12 P CH...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... connected to TV. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set images and sounds when connecting AV devices. G p.34 MUTE Switch the sound on or off. G p.32 CHANNEL Select available channels. I Close cover. 31 I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. G p.41 VOLUME UP Increase/decrease the sound level. /...new ones. SIMPLINK See a list of screen information to the next one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN...
... connected to TV. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set images and sounds when connecting AV devices. G p.34 MUTE Switch the sound on or off. G p.32 CHANNEL Select available channels. I Close cover. 31 I Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. G p.41 VOLUME UP Increase/decrease the sound level. /...new ones. SIMPLINK See a list of screen information to the next one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... 2 If you intend to be away on the remote control. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV 1 First, connect power cord correctly. I This TV is programmed to remember which power state it was last set to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function ...by using the TV, press the POWER button on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. The TV reverts to select a channel number. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SELECTION 1 ...
.... 2 If you intend to be away on the remote control. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV 1 First, connect power cord correctly. I This TV is programmed to remember which power state it was last set to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function ...by using the TV, press the POWER button on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. The TV reverts to select a channel number. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SELECTION 1 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... a menu of program. MENU Return to the Favorite List. 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 Sleep Timer: Select the amount of the TV. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice...
... a menu of program. MENU Return to the Favorite List. 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 Sleep Timer: Select the amount of the TV. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 35 CHANNEL ...• Color 60 • Tint 0R • Advanced Control E Enter G AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008...
... Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA For Canada 35 CHANNEL ...• Color 60 • Tint 0R • Advanced Control E Enter G AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Sound Mode" respectively. 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.
Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Sound Mode" respectively. 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.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select SIMPLINK. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV ...viewing. ! G If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system doesn't play other products with the INPUT button on the remote control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. The TV... might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with home theater functionality, the sound...TV, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with the logo. WATCHING TV...
... TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select SIMPLINK. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV ...viewing. ! G If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system doesn't play other products with the INPUT button on the remote control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. The TV... might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with home theater functionality, the sound...TV, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with the logo. WATCHING TV...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. 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 RETURN Return to all manufacturers and is common to TV viewing. 44
...picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. 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 RETURN Return to all manufacturers and is common to TV viewing. 44
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 16:9 3 Off F Vivid G Standard Off English Off Add Close Vivid Expert2 Expert1 Standard Game Cinema Sport 1 PICTURE Select Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport, Game, Expert1, or Expert2. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. I Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport...
... Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 16:9 3 Off F Vivid G Standard Off English Off Add Close Vivid Expert2 Expert1 Standard Game Cinema Sport 1 PICTURE Select Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport, Game, Expert1, or Expert2. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. I Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 •... Reset E AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : On Off Clear Voice : On On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU Select AUDIO. 2 ENTER Select Auto ...
...Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 •... Reset E AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : On Off Clear Voice : On On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU Select AUDIO. 2 ENTER Select Auto ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... You can also adjust Clear Voice in the Q - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 57 CLEAR VOICE By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. M e n u. Select Clear Voice. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. I If you select "Clear Voice-On", S... R S T r u S u r r o u n d X T feature will not work. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off •...
... You can also adjust Clear Voice in the Q - SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 57 CLEAR VOICE By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. M e n u. Select Clear Voice. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. I If you select "Clear Voice-On", S... R S T r u S u r r o u n d X T feature will not work. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off •...
Owner's Manual (English)
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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 58 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 3 Off Vivid...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 58 Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 3 Off Vivid...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E Select AUDIO. E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL E SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - Select Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, or Game. USER MODE Adjust the sound to TV viewing. I SRS TruSurround XT: Takes advantage of stereo audio enhancement produces an immersive sound experience from standard stereo material. 59 MENU Return to add extra...
... • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E Select AUDIO. E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL E SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - Select Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, or Game. USER MODE Adjust the sound to TV viewing. I SRS TruSurround XT: Takes advantage of stereo audio enhancement produces an immersive sound experience from standard stereo material. 59 MENU Return to add extra...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance Bal0ancLe 0R L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: OffClose • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select AUDIO. E E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to TV viewing. 60 Select Balance. Make appropriate adjustments. 4 RETURN Return...
... Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance Bal0ancLe 0R L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: OffClose • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select AUDIO. E E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to TV viewing. 60 Select Balance. Make appropriate adjustments. 4 RETURN Return...
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... • Bass 50 • Reset : On AUDIO Move Enter E Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset TV Speaker : On Off On 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select AUDIO. TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment.
... • Bass 50 • Reset : On AUDIO Move Enter E Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset TV Speaker : On Off On 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select AUDIO. TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment.
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... AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to TV viewing. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume Clear Voice Balance Sound Mode : Off : On 0L R : Stai ndRaersdetting...
... AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to TV viewing. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume Clear Voice Balance Sound Mode : Off : On 0L R : Stai ndRaersdetting...