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... Temperature Control 3 Modes 3:2 Pulldown • Picture Reset • AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Mode 7 Modes ISFccc Ready • Intelligent ....3" TV without stand weight 68.8 lbs TV with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - All rights reserved. PLASMA TV 50PQ30 50" High Definition Plasma TV (50.0" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 50" Class (50.0"...Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean ...
... Temperature Control 3 Modes 3:2 Pulldown • Picture Reset • AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes Picture Mode 7 Modes ISFccc Ready • Intelligent ....3" TV without stand weight 68.8 lbs TV with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - All rights reserved. PLASMA TV 50PQ30 50" High Definition Plasma TV (50.0" diagonal) LGusa.com PLASMA SPECIFICATION Screen Size 50" Class (50.0"...Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC) • CONVENIENCE FEATURES Language English/Spanish/French/Korean ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... it for Energy Star rating. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. Serial: 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA LG Customer Information Center P/NO : SAC33575901(0905-REV06) www...lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma Model: This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use mode)" setting and this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it below should you ever need service. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30...
... it for Energy Star rating. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. Serial: 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA LG Customer Information Center P/NO : SAC33575901(0905-REV06) www...lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma Model: This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use mode)" setting and this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it below should you ever need service. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Tuning 40 - User Mode 70 Picture Improvement Technology 71 Expert Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information...47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes 50 Photo List 51 Music List 55 Movie List 58 DivX Registration Code 62 Deactivation 63 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual...
... Tuning 40 - User Mode 70 Picture Improvement Technology 71 Expert Picture Control 72 Picture Reset 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 Demo Mode 76 4 Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 39 - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information...47 SIMPLINK 48 USB Entry Modes 50 Photo List 51 Music List 55 Movie List 58 DivX Registration Code 62 Deactivation 63 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 64 Picture Wizard 66 Energy Saving 68 Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode 69 Manual...
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CAUTION (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) G When the TV cannot be damaged. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. • The LED is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched off while the TV remains on. 8 CH CHANNEL Buttons CH...
CAUTION (Except 42/50PQ30C, 50/60PS60C) G When the TV cannot be damaged. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. • The LED is off . ) 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched off while the TV remains on. 8 CH CHANNEL Buttons CH...
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...VOL VOL ENTER MENU INPUT CHANNEL Buttons VOLUME Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button CH 9 Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . INPUT MENU ENTER VOL INPUT MENU ENTER CH VOL INPUT MENU Button Button ENTER ...Button VOLUME Buttons CH CHANNEL Buttons POWER Button 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C ENTER VOL Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Power/Standby Indicator...
...VOL VOL ENTER MENU INPUT CHANNEL Buttons VOLUME Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button CH 9 Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly . INPUT MENU ENTER VOL INPUT MENU ENTER CH VOL INPUT MENU Button Button ENTER ...Button VOLUME Buttons CH CHANNEL Buttons POWER Button 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C ENTER VOL Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Power/Standby Indicator...
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...TV...Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten ...TV. It is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV... close to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). ■ Image shown may differ from the TV. ■ Insert the eye-bolts (or TV... brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to tie the product. We recommend that children don't climb on the TV...use the TV safely, make sure that you can adjust the TV manually ...TV be attached to tie the rope so it cannot be pulled in ...
...TV...Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten ...TV. It is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV... close to a wall so it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). ■ Image shown may differ from the TV. ■ Insert the eye-bolts (or TV... brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to tie the product. We recommend that children don't climb on the TV...use the TV safely, make sure that you can adjust the TV manually ...TV be attached to tie the rope so it cannot be pulled in ...
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... not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance. 15 ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION R 1. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN ■ To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. ■... If the antenna needs to bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna. 2. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. PREPARATION ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made...
... not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance. 15 ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION R 1. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN ■ To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. ■... If the antenna needs to bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna. 2. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. PREPARATION ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made...
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... to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. ■ Refer to the component input ports as shown below. 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 DVD player to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the ...
... to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. ■ Refer to the component input ports as shown below. 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 DVD player to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the ...
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... 59.80 59.988 ! NOTES G 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to DVI Cable is in use. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another rate...
... 59.80 59.988 ! NOTES G 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to DVI Cable is in use. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to another rate...
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... the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Select Screen (RGB-PC). PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •... Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution G Auto config. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev....
... the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Select Screen (RGB-PC). PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control •... Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution G Auto config. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev....
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... Screen (RGB-PC). Select Position, Si ze, or Phase. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution Auto config. And... on the screen background. Position G Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. Make appropriate adjustments. ■ 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. 28 This feature operates...
... Screen (RGB-PC). Select Position, Si ze, or Phase. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution Auto config. And... on the screen background. Position G Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. Make appropriate adjustments. ■ 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. 28 This feature operates...
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... Phase Reset G 29 Select Reset. Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • 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. Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...
... Phase Reset G 29 Select Reset. Auto config. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Position Size Initialize Settings. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • 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. Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... "Home Use" mode for use this TV at home. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will automatically return to preset instore mode after 5 minutes. ■ You can adjust the "Picture menu - Step1. Language Selecting Language English Español Français Next 1 ENTER Select menu ... on for the first time when purchasing the TV. It will appear whenever the TV is "Home Use". It can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is only intended for the best picture in your home environment. ■ "Store ...
... "Home Use" mode for use this TV at home. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will automatically return to preset instore mode after 5 minutes. ■ You can adjust the "Picture menu - Step1. Language Selecting Language English Español Français Next 1 ENTER Select menu ... on for the first time when purchasing the TV. It will appear whenever the TV is "Home Use". It can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is only intended for the best picture in your home environment. ■ "Store ...
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... slightly from that shown in this manual. Return to TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 37 Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 R • Tint 0 E Enter...
... slightly from that shown in this manual. Return to TV viewing. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 37 Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 R • Tint 0 E Enter...
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... use frequently. ■ Aspect Ratio: Selects your TV turns off . ■ Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). MENU Return to eject a USB device. MENU 2 Display each menu. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH ...Del/Add/Fav Eject USB F 16:9 G Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Eject Close 1 Q. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display...
... use frequently. ■ Aspect Ratio: Selects your TV turns off . ■ Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). MENU Return to eject a USB device. MENU 2 Display each menu. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH ...Del/Add/Fav Eject USB F 16:9 G Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Eject Close 1 Q. Make appropriate adjustments. 3 Q. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display...
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...a channel in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your desired channel. 2 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB 16:9 Vivid Standard Off English Off F Favorite G Eject Close 1 P...FAV or MARK Display the Favorite channel list. MENU Return to a favorite channel, press the FAV (Favorite) button repeatedly. FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in the favorite channel list 1 Select a channel. 2 ENTER Switch to ...
...a channel in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your desired channel. 2 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav Eject USB 16:9 Vivid Standard Off English Off F Favorite G Eject Close 1 P...FAV or MARK Display the Favorite channel list. MENU Return to a favorite channel, press the FAV (Favorite) button repeatedly. FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in the favorite channel list 1 Select a channel. 2 ENTER Switch to ...
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Sound Mode" respectively. ■ If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ Cinema: Optimizes video and audio for...watching sports events. ■ G a m e: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. ( O n l y 50 / 6 0 P S 6 0 . 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Off Cinema or Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly...
Sound Mode" respectively. ■ If you select "Cinema / Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ Cinema: Optimizes video and audio for...watching sports events. ■ G a m e: Optimizes video and audio for "PICTURE menu - Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. ( O n l y 50 / 6 0 P S 6 0 . 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Off Cinema or Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly...
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...Language --- G Some special characters are not supported in languages other than maximum resolution supported for each frame, cannot be operated normally. Picture Size F Full G Subtitle Language --- G Subtitle Language: The subtitle can be limited during the playback. G If the video and... or off. G Playing a video via a USB connection that doesn't support high speed may not be guaranteed for smooth playback. Close G Picture Size: Select the Full screen or Original size. G Audio Language: Select the language. G Subtitles in subtitles. G A DivX movie file ...
...Language --- G Some special characters are not supported in languages other than maximum resolution supported for each frame, cannot be operated normally. Picture Size F Full G Subtitle Language --- G Subtitle Language: The subtitle can be limited during the playback. G If the video and... or off. G Playing a video via a USB connection that doesn't support high speed may not be guaranteed for smooth playback. Close G Picture Size: Select the Full screen or Original size. G Audio Language: Select the language. G Subtitles in subtitles. G A DivX movie file ...
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... Scan Set By Program Zoom 4:3 1 Q. MENU 2 Select the Aspect Ratio. MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ You can also press the RATIO button repeatedly on your TV. ■ RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog...
... Scan Set By Program Zoom 4:3 1 Q. MENU 2 Select the Aspect Ratio. MENU Return to TV viewing. ■ You can also press the RATIO button repeatedly on your TV. ■ RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog...
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...'s image. (4:3 4:3) (16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. Zoom Choose Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. Just...is noise on the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. PICTURE CONTROL 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen. 4:3 Choose 4:3 when you want...
...'s image. (4:3 4:3) (16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. Zoom Choose Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. Just...is noise on the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. PICTURE CONTROL 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen. 4:3 Choose 4:3 when you want...