Specification (English)
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...60p/30p/24p - PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42" Class (41.6"...e-Manual • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean Auto Tuning/Programming •...Control/Service) 1 Remote Control In Port 1 CABINET/ACCESSORIES Cabinet Color Glass Stand Swivel 20º/20º VESA® Compliant (WxH) 400mm x 400mm Remote Control Type Unified POWER...
...60p/30p/24p - PLASMA TV 42PQ30 42" Class High Definition Plasma TV (41.6" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42" Class (41.6"...e-Manual • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean Auto Tuning/Programming •...Control/Service) 1 Remote Control In Port 1 CABINET/ACCESSORIES Cabinet Color Glass Stand Swivel 20º/20º VESA® Compliant (WxH) 400mm x 400mm Remote Control Type Unified POWER...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Channel Editing 41 Channel List 42 Favorite Channel Setup 43 Favorite Channel List ... Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information 8 Back Panel Information 10 Stand Instruction 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal...Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 USB Connection 24 PC Setup 25 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 34 Channel Selection 34 Volume Adjustment 34 Initial Setting 35 On-Screen Menus Selection...
Channel Editing 41 Channel List 42 Favorite Channel Setup 43 Favorite Channel List ... Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information 8 Back Panel Information 10 Stand Instruction 11 Cable Management 12 Desktop Pedestal...Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 USB Connection 24 PC Setup 25 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 34 Channel Selection 34 Volume Adjustment 34 Initial Setting 35 On-Screen Menus Selection...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...78 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 79 Sound Setting Adjustment - Analog Broadcasting System Captions 87 - User Mode 80 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption... 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 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 Programming The Remote Control 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5...
...78 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 79 Sound Setting Adjustment - Analog Broadcasting System Captions 87 - User Mode 80 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption... 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 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 Programming The Remote Control 110 IR Codes 113 External Control Through RS-232C 115 5...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... LIST 0 9 VOL MUTE FLASHBK FREEZE CH P A G ENTER E MENU Q.MENU FREEZE RATIO RETURN 1.5V 1.5V FAV MARK Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, 60PS70, 60PS80) (Only 60PS60, 60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) or Protection Cover (Refer to P.11...The accessories included may cause (Not included with ferrite cores to P.12) * Wipe spots on the exterior only with your TV. PREPARATION PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with the polishing cloth. Install the power plug closely. 7 ...
... LIST 0 9 VOL MUTE FLASHBK FREEZE CH P A G ENTER E MENU Q.MENU FREEZE RATIO RETURN 1.5V 1.5V FAV MARK Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, 60PS70, 60PS80) (Only 60PS60, 60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) or Protection Cover (Refer to P.11...The accessories included may cause (Not included with ferrite cores to P.12) * Wipe spots on the exterior only with your TV. PREPARATION PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with the polishing cloth. Install the power plug closely. 7 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... when the (power) button on the TV is switched on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator • Illuminates red in standby mode. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. • The LED is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to...
... when the (power) button on the TV is switched on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator • Illuminates red in standby mode. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. • The LED is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. PREPARATION 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PS30 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on . Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . Power...
... Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. PREPARATION 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PS30 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on . Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . Power...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Better quality than standard composition. Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). 5 REMOTE CONTROL IN PORT For a wired remote control. 9 USB IN Used for viewing photos and listening to DVI cable (not included...standard definition video only (480i). 8 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to operate the TV on DC power. 10 Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and ...RGB/DVI) 1/8" headphone jack for audio. 7 AV (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. USB IN R USB IN Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 9 9 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 4 HDMI/DVI IN 3 ...
... Better quality than standard composition. Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). 5 REMOTE CONTROL IN PORT For a wired remote control. 9 USB IN Used for viewing photos and listening to DVI cable (not included...standard definition video only (480i). 8 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Connect over-the air signals to operate the TV on DC power. 10 Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and ...RGB/DVI) 1/8" headphone jack for audio. 7 AV (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. USB IN R USB IN Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 9 9 1 1 HDMI/DVI IN 4 HDMI/DVI IN 3 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 2 Connect the audio output of the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. operation) ■ Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes...). How to use ■ Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the remote control. ■ If connected to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box. RGB IN (PC) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ...
... 2 Connect the audio output of the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. operation) ■ Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes...). How to use ■ Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on the remote control. ■ If connected to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box. RGB IN (PC) EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to connect 1 Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the remote control. ! HDMI-DTV Resolution 1 HDMI-DTV OUTPUT Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 31....on the digital set -top box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. How to the owner's manual for the digital set ...
How to connect 1 Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the remote control. ! HDMI-DTV Resolution 1 HDMI-DTV OUTPUT Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 31....on the digital set -top box.) ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. How to the owner's manual for the digital set ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. NOTE G A DVI to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box.) ■ Select the ..., 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for this connection. How to use ■ Turn on the remote control. ! DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the...
... EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. NOTE G A DVI to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box.) ■ Select the ..., 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for this connection. How to use ■ Turn on the remote control. ! DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a... below. How to use ■ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. ■ Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR...
How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. DIO B/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 1 L R AV IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO /MONO AUDIO 1 2 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a... below. How to use ■ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. ■ Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to COMPONENT IN 2 input, select the Component2 input source on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ Refer to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the DVD player... necessary. How to use ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ Refer to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. 2. RGB(PC) S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ...
.... ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ Refer to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the DVD player... necessary. How to use ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ Refer to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. 2. RGB(PC) S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...VCR to the VCR owner's manual.) UDIO IN GB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! How to both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work. In the event that you have a mono VCR... (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. ! Use it when available. 22 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH O IN...
...VCR to the VCR owner's manual.) UDIO IN GB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 2 ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! How to both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work. In the event that you have a mono VCR... (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) ■ Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. 1 L R AV IN 1 RGB IN (PC) ■ If connected to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. ! Use it when available. 22 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH O IN...
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to use ■ Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Off" in the menu. (G p.82) CAUTION G Do not look into the optical output port. Match the jack colors....) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 1 C ! G Audio with external audio equipment, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the audio equipment. 3 Set the...
How to use ■ Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the remote control. ■ If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Off" in the menu. (G p.82) CAUTION G Do not look into the optical output port. Match the jack colors....) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) HDMI/DVI IN 1 2 1 C ! G Audio with external audio equipment, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.82). How to AV IN 1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the audio equipment. 3 Set the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... to use ■ Turn on the PC and the TV. ■ Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use ■ Turn on the PC and the TV. ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80...) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB IN (PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PC SETUP This...
... to use ■ Turn on the PC and the TV. ■ Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use ■ Turn on the PC and the TV. ■ Select the HDMI1, 2, 3 or 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80...) input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB IN (PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PC SETUP This...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... and MUSIC LIST). G p.64 FREEZE Freezes the current frame. ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. INPUT Also switches the TV on the TV. 42/50PQ60, 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 TV/STB/DVD Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. Control buttons Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices. POWER Turns the...
... and MUSIC LIST). G p.64 FREEZE Freezes the current frame. ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. INPUT Also switches the TV on the TV. 42/50PQ60, 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 TV/STB/DVD Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. Control buttons Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices. POWER Turns the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...) or NUMBER buttons to standby mode. At this moment, TV is unplugged once or turn TV on, press the (Only 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) , INPUT, CH (D or E ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on the remote control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE ...or VOL (+ or -) button. 34 G If the TV is in standby mode...
...) or NUMBER buttons to standby mode. At this moment, TV is unplugged once or turn TV on, press the (Only 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) , INPUT, CH (D or E ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on the remote control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE ...or VOL (+ or -) button. 34 G If the TV is in standby mode...
Owner's Manual (English)
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SIMPLINK can be turned on the remote control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Menu Language Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E Move Enter : English : English : On : Off... Select OPTION. MENU ! G When you switch the Input source with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. RETURN Return to the previous menu. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the home theater speakers...
SIMPLINK can be turned on the remote control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL OPTION Menu Language Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID E Move Enter : English : English : On : Off... Select OPTION. MENU ! G When you switch the Input source with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. RETURN Return to the previous menu. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the home theater speakers...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 1 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 MARK Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Exit 51 The On Screen Display on the remote control 2 ENTER ENTER Select P h o t o L i s t.
... 1 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu CH Move Page 6 MARK Mark 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Exit 51 The On Screen Display on the remote control 2 ENTER ENTER Select P h o t o L i s t.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... musics A 00:00 / 04:16 5 Usable USB memory 1 6 Corresponding buttons on your model may be slightly different. The On Screen Display on Up Folder the remote control Move PopUp Menu CH Move Page MARK Mark 6 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Duration 04:12 05:30 Exit 55 Supported music file: *.MP3... Bit rate range 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps • Sampling rate (Sampling Frequency) MPEG1Layer 3 : 8KHz ~ 48KHz • Music Max Length : 999.59 Sec. This TV cannot play MP3 files form a USB storage device.
... musics A 00:00 / 04:16 5 Usable USB memory 1 6 Corresponding buttons on your model may be slightly different. The On Screen Display on Up Folder the remote control Move PopUp Menu CH Move Page MARK Mark 6 5 USB Device Free Space 150MB Duration 04:12 05:30 Exit 55 Supported music file: *.MP3... Bit rate range 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps • Sampling rate (Sampling Frequency) MPEG1Layer 3 : 8KHz ~ 48KHz • Music Max Length : 999.59 Sec. This TV cannot play MP3 files form a USB storage device.