Owner's Manual (English)
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See the label attached on the back cover and quote this manual carefully before operating your dealer when you require service. Record model number and serial number of the set . P/NO : SAC30708033 (0810-REV03) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL 37LG50 42LG50 47LG50 52LG50 42LG50DC 47LG50DC 52LG50DC 42LG55 47LG55 Please read this information to your set . Retain it for future reference.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this manual carefully before operating your dealer when you require service. Record model number and serial number of the set . P/NO : SAC30708033 (0810-REV03) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL 37LG50 42LG50 47LG50 52LG50 42LG50DC 47LG50DC 52LG50DC 42LG55 47LG55 Please read this information to your set . Retain it for future reference.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... VESA Wall Mounting 13 Cable Management 14 Desktop Pedestal Installation 15 Swivel Stand 15 Attaching the TV to a Desk 15 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 16 Antenna or Cable Connection 17 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD Receiver ...Setup 25 PC Setup 26 USB Connection 32 Audio Out Connection 33 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 34 Turning On the TV 36 Channel Selection 36 Volume Adjustment 36 Quick Menu / Favorite Channel Setup 37 Initial Setting 38 On-Screen Menus Selection 39 Channel Setup - Picture Mode - ...
... VESA Wall Mounting 13 Cable Management 14 Desktop Pedestal Installation 15 Swivel Stand 15 Attaching the TV to a Desk 15 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when the TV is used on a stand 16 Antenna or Cable Connection 17 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD Receiver ...Setup 25 PC Setup 26 USB Connection 32 Audio Out Connection 33 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 34 Turning On the TV 36 Channel Selection 36 Volume Adjustment 36 Quick Menu / Favorite Channel Setup 37 Initial Setting 38 On-Screen Menus Selection 39 Channel Setup - Picture Mode - ...
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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 68 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 69 Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode 70 Clear Voice 71 Balance 72 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 73 Audio Reset 74 Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setup 75 Audio Language 76 On-Screen Menus Language ... - Auto Clock Setup 81 Manual Clock Setup 82 Auto On/Off Time Setting 83 Sleep Timer Setting 84 Auto Shut-off Setting 85 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 86 Channel Blocking 89 Movie & TV Rating 90 Downloadable Rating 95 External Input Blocking 96 Key lock 97 APPENDIX ...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 68 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) 69 Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode 70 Clear Voice 71 Balance 72 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 73 Audio Reset 74 Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setup 75 Audio Language 76 On-Screen Menus Language ... - Auto Clock Setup 81 Manual Clock Setup 82 Auto On/Off Time Setting 83 Sleep Timer Setting 84 Auto Shut-off Setting 85 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 86 Channel Blocking 89 Movie & TV Rating 90 Downloadable Rating 95 External Input Blocking 96 Key lock 97 APPENDIX ...
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... MENU Button INPUT Button 10 I Image shown may differ from your TV. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is switched on. (Can be adjusted using Power Indicator in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the set is included with your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT...
... MENU Button INPUT Button 10 I Image shown may differ from your TV. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is switched on. (Can be adjusted using Power Indicator in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the set is included with your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT...
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SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all four sides from falling over, the TV should be pulled in a forward/backward direction,...adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to the floor/wall per installation instructions. ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (Only 37/42LG5*) The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be securely attached to suit your TV. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the machine may differ from your viewing position....
SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all four sides from falling over, the TV should be pulled in a forward/backward direction,...adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to the floor/wall per installation instructions. ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (Only 37/42LG5*) The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be securely attached to suit your TV. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the machine may differ from your viewing position....
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... with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. G To use the TV safely make sure that you set up the TV close to a wall so it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product. ! We recommend that children don't climb on the... TV are tightened securely. Additionally, we recommend that is safer to tie the rope so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. ...
... with the bolts (sold separately) to tie the product. I Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to the wall. G To use the TV safely make sure that you set up the TV close to a wall so it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product. ! We recommend that children don't climb on the... TV are tightened securely. Additionally, we recommend that is safer to tie the rope so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. ...
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... audio output of the digital settop box to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box or other digital external device. operation) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. Y PB PR L R 1 2 RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOTE (RGB/DVI) CONTROL DVI IN... Yes Yes Yes 18 Y, CB/PB, CR/PR Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480i 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 15.73 15.73 31.47 31.50 44.96 45.00 33.72 33.75 26.97 27.00 33.71 33.75 67.432 67.50 59.94 60...
... audio output of the digital settop box to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box or other digital external device. operation) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. Y PB PR L R 1 2 RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOTE (RGB/DVI) CONTROL DVI IN... Yes Yes Yes 18 Y, CB/PB, CR/PR Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480i 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 15.73 15.73 31.47 31.50 44.96 45.00 33.72 33.75 26.97 27.00 33.71 33.75 67.432 67.50 59.94 60...
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...How to use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary.... How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or 3* jack on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC HDMI-DTV Resolution ...
...How to use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary.... How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or 3* jack on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC HDMI-DTV Resolution ...
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...connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC ! NOTE G A DVI to the A U D I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for... this connection. How to use I O (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to HDMI cable or adapter is...
...connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC ! NOTE G A DVI to the A U D I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for... this connection. How to use I O (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to HDMI cable or adapter is...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN sock- ANTENNA/ CABLE IN et on the screen. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to all TVs and is used; I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and...
... tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN sock- ANTENNA/ CABLE IN et on the screen. I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to all TVs and is used; I To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and...
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I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I If connected to AV IN1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to use I Operate the corresponding external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 AV IN 2 25 How to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment.
I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I If connected to AV IN1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to use I Operate the corresponding external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO L R 1 AV IN 2 25 How to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment.
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...PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. How to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the PC and the TV. DVI IN ( 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN 1 2 DVI to the TV's settings. I Turn on the TV. 2. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOT (RGB/DVI) CONTROL 1. ... the PC audio output to use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC RGB OUTPUT AUDIO RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO R (RGB/DVI) CO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO ...
...PC adjusts automatically to HDMI Connection 1. How to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the PC and the TV. DVI IN ( 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN 1 2 DVI to the TV's settings. I Turn on the TV. 2. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOT (RGB/DVI) CONTROL 1. ... the PC audio output to use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. * HDMI 3: Except 42/47/52LG50DC RGB OUTPUT AUDIO RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO R (RGB/DVI) CO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO ...
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... on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ! G If there are overscan in use. G Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to 1920x1080. G Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may be positioned on the screen. G In PC mode, there may... 59.94 800x600 35.156 37.879 56.25 60.31 1024x768 48.363 56.476 60.00 70.06 1280x768 47.776 59.87 1280x1024 63.981 60.02 1360x768 47.712 60.015 1600x1200 1920x1080 RGB-PC 1920x1080 HDMI-PC 75.00 66.587 67.5 60.00 59.934 60...
... on the PICTURE menu until the picture is separate. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ! G If there are overscan in use. G Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to 1920x1080. G Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may be positioned on the screen. G In PC mode, there may... 59.94 800x600 35.156 37.879 56.25 60.31 1024x768 48.363 56.476 60.00 70.06 1280x768 47.776 59.87 1280x1024 63.981 60.02 1360x768 47.712 60.015 1600x1200 1920x1080 RGB-PC 1920x1080 HDMI-PC 75.00 66.587 67.5 60.00 59.934 60...
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... 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • If picture needs to be adjusted again... EQUIPMENT SETUP Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC.
... 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). To Set Yes No • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • If picture needs to be adjusted again... EQUIPMENT SETUP Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC.
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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 • Backlight 80 • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 •...Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Y e s. To Set Yes No 31 This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Position Size Phase Reset G Move MENU Prev. Select Reset. SCREEN...
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 • Backlight 80 • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 •...Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Y e s. To Set Yes No 31 This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Position Size Phase Reset G Move MENU Prev. Select Reset. SCREEN...
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... L R 1. G Block the SPDIF out (optical/coaxial) about the contents with external audio equipments, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.73). How to connect 1 Connect audio outputs to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. NOTE G...the optical or coaxial cable to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - GB/DVI) RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) L R AV IN 1 2 Set the "TV Speaker option - ANTENNA/ CABLE IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IO REMOTE DVI) CONTROL IN ...
... L R 1. G Block the SPDIF out (optical/coaxial) about the contents with external audio equipments, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.73). How to connect 1 Connect audio outputs to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. NOTE G...the optical or coaxial cable to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - GB/DVI) RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) L R AV IN 1 2 Set the "TV Speaker option - ANTENNA/ CABLE IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IO REMOTE DVI) CONTROL IN ...
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... sequence. G p.37 MUTE Switch the sound on the mode. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. POWER Turns your TV or any menu. Clear all on the TV. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on -screen displays... PAGE Move from any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on or off. UP/DOWN NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to the next one full set of screen information to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.
... sequence. G p.37 MUTE Switch the sound on the mode. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. POWER Turns your TV or any menu. Clear all on the TV. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on -screen displays... PAGE Move from any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on or off. UP/DOWN NUMBER button - (DASH) Used to the next one full set of screen information to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.
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...matching correct polarity (+with +,-with new ones. G p.46-47 AV MODE It helps you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen. G p.45 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Installing Batteries I Close cover. 35 When you select and set images and sounds. Don't mix old or used batteries ...with -). I Open the battery compartment cover on -screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to TV. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to move return one step in an interactive application...
...matching correct polarity (+with +,-with new ones. G p.46-47 AV MODE It helps you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen. G p.45 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Installing Batteries I Close cover. 35 When you select and set images and sounds. Don't mix old or used batteries ...with -). I Open the battery compartment cover on -screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to TV. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to move return one step in an interactive application...
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... control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE or VOL (+ or -) button. 36 I This TV is programmed to remember which power state it was last set to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on vacation, disconnect the power plug... finished using the INPUT button on the remote control. CHANNEL SELECTION 1 Press the CH ( or ) or NUMBER buttons to standby mode. ! At this moment, the TV switches to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function by using the...
... control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE or VOL (+ or -) button. 36 I This TV is programmed to remember which power state it was last set to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) button on vacation, disconnect the power plug... finished using the INPUT button on the remote control. CHANNEL SELECTION 1 Press the CH ( or ) or NUMBER buttons to standby mode. ! At this moment, the TV switches to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function by using the...
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... Home Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select H o me Mode. 2 ENTER Step2. We recommend setting the TV to start Auto Tuning? Choose the setting mode you want . Time Setting Step2. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning can also be displayed on the screen when turning the...your desired language. 3 ENTER Step4. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Mode Setting ! Audio Language Setting F English G French Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select OSD Language Setting or Audio Language Setting. 2 Select your home environment. Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight...
... Home Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select H o me Mode. 2 ENTER Step2. We recommend setting the TV to start Auto Tuning? Choose the setting mode you want . Time Setting Step2. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning can also be displayed on the screen when turning the...your desired language. 3 ENTER Step4. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Mode Setting ! Audio Language Setting F English G French Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select OSD Language Setting or Audio Language Setting. 2 Select your home environment. Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight...