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... 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.lgusa.com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31...
... 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.lgusa.com / www.lg.cwaw/ww.lgwuws.alg.comm/ ewrwciwa.l.lgco.cma PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PQ20 50PQ20 42PQ30 50PQ30 42PQ31...
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... 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 Picture Adjustment - 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 Picture Adjustment - CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 FEATURE OF THIS TV 6 PREPARATION Accessories 7 Front Panel Information...
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... the one on or hang from your viewing position. 14 G To use the TV safely, make sure that is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV close to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your product has the 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 a forward...
... the one on or hang from your viewing position. 14 G To use the TV safely, make sure that is not available for all models.) After installing the TV, you set up the TV close to the wall as shown in the picture. * If your product has the 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 a forward...
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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 another resolution, change the PC output to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the ...G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. G Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to 1360x768. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or...
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 another resolution, change the PC output to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the ...G The synchronization input form for a long period of time. G Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to 1360x768. G 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or...
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...is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 ... image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • If picture needs to be adjusted. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. 1024...
...is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. G Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. PICTURE Move Enter E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 ... image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. • If picture needs to be adjusted. To Set Yes No 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select PICTURE. Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. 1024...
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... Screen (RGB-PC). Select Reset. Select Y e s. Auto config. Yes No Phase Reset G 29 Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. 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...
... Screen (RGB-PC). Select Reset. Select Y e s. Auto config. Yes No Phase Reset G 29 Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. 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...
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...is completed. Step1. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the first time when purchasing the TV. Previous Next 1 ENTER Select H o m e U s e mode. 35 We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode... [Home Use] to use in the OPTION menu. It can adjust the "Picture menu - Customers can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is "Home Use". Language Selecting Language English Español Franç...
...is completed. Step1. Mode setting Mode Setting Selecting the environment. Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will appear whenever the TV is switched on for the first time when purchasing the TV. Previous Next 1 ENTER Select H o m e U s e mode. 35 We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode... [Home Use] to use in the OPTION menu. It can adjust the "Picture menu - Customers can also be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on until the Initial setting procedure is "Home Use". Language Selecting Language English Español Franç...
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... XT:Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Demo Mode : Off ISM Method : Normal Set ID : 1 E CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT ... : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block INPUT Move Enter TV AV1 AV2 ...
... XT:Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Demo Mode : Off ISM Method : Normal Set ID : 1 E CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT ... : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block For USA Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block INPUT Move Enter TV AV1 AV2 ...
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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 to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ ...
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 to previous selected value. ■ O f f: Disables the AV MODE. ■ ...
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... 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 picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the remote control. 64 Select the desired picture format. 3 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption...
... 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 picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on the remote control. 64 Select the desired picture format. 3 Q. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption...
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... this cropping and shows the complete video. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) (16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom... Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. PICTURE CONTROL 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear ...
... this cropping and shows the complete video. Note: When enlarging or reducing the picture, the image may become distorted. ■ The adjustment range is activated. Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) (16:9 16:9) Cinema Zoom... Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. PICTURE CONTROL 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear ...
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... Adjust T i n t. Low • Color Recommended 50 E E High Previous Next 6 ENTER Adjust C o l o r. White Level PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G E 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER ENTER Select Picture Wizard. Black Level Set the screen above identical to...
... Adjust T i n t. Low • Color Recommended 50 E E High Previous Next 6 ENTER Adjust C o l o r. White Level PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G E 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER ENTER Select Picture Wizard. Black Level Set the screen above identical to...
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...Low Recommended E • H Sharpness 50 Previous E High Next 8 ENTER Adjust H o r i z o n t a l S h a r p n e s s. Low Recommended E • V Sharpness 50 E High Previous Next 9 ENTER Adjust V e r t i c a l S h a r p n e s s. PICTURE CONTROL Complete Select (an) input(s) to apply the FAV settings. 11 ENTER Save. ! E ...Set the screen above identical to the TV. 67 DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Warning: The picture quality may vary according to Expert1. Close 12 ENTER Finish the Picture Wizard. ■ If you stop the setting...
...Low Recommended E • H Sharpness 50 Previous E High Next 8 ENTER Adjust H o r i z o n t a l S h a r p n e s s. Low Recommended E • V Sharpness 50 E High Previous Next 9 ENTER Adjust V e r t i c a l S h a r p n e s s. PICTURE CONTROL Complete Select (an) input(s) to apply the FAV settings. 11 ENTER Save. ! E ...Set the screen above identical to the TV. 67 DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Warning: The picture quality may vary according to Expert1. Close 12 ENTER Finish the Picture Wizard. ■ If you stop the setting...
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... of screen to the most suitable picture according to the previous menu. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption. You can also adjust the ENERGY SAVING botton on the remote control. ■ Intelligent Sensor? Return to the surrounding conditions. 68 The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements...
... of screen to the most suitable picture according to the previous menu. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption. You can also adjust the ENERGY SAVING botton on the remote control. ■ Intelligent Sensor? Return to the surrounding conditions. 68 The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements...
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...TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to Just scan. 69 The user will be certified in THX display area and guarantees screen quality that exceeds the display standard specification in both hardware and software. ■ Vivid, Standard, Cinema(or C i n e m a ), Sport, and Game Settings... are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. Cinema ...; Cinema(Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80): This is the mode...
...TV viewing. ■ (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is darkest. ■ When selecting C i n e m a, Aspect ratio changes to Just scan. 69 The user will be certified in THX display area and guarantees screen quality that exceeds the display standard specification in both hardware and software. ■ Vivid, Standard, Cinema(or C i n e m a ), Sport, and Game Settings... are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. Cinema ...; Cinema(Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80): This is the mode...
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... TECHNOLOGY You can set the video value according to the special video screen. You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode. Select your desired options. 4 Make appropriate adjustments. 5 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 •...
... TECHNOLOGY You can set the video value according to the special video screen. You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode. Select your desired options. 4 Make appropriate adjustments. 5 Return to TV viewing. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 •...
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...TV viewing. RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU 72 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. PICTURE... Color 50 R G • Tint 0 Expert1 E Expert2 PICTURE Move Enter E Energy Saving : Intelligent SeDnynsoamr ic Contrast Picture Mode : Expert2 • Contrast N5o0ise Reduction • Brightness G50amma • H SharpnessB5l0ack Level • V SharpnessF5il0m Mode • Color 50 •...
...TV viewing. RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU 72 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. PICTURE... Color 50 R G • Tint 0 Expert1 E Expert2 PICTURE Move Enter E Energy Saving : Intelligent SeDnynsoamr ic Contrast Picture Mode : Expert2 • Contrast N5o0ise Reduction • Brightness G50amma • H SharpnessB5l0ack Level • V SharpnessF5il0m Mode • Color 50 •...
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...range is -50 - +50. Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -30 +30. - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Medium: Express original picture levels. Otherwise, 'Black level' is the unit to display the size of the picture. Method : 2 Points - IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is set the rich...level area of the video signal and can be used by the experts to adjust the overall color of the picture brighter. Color difference may not be set to cool to make adjustments by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. ■ Adjusts screen colors so...
...range is -50 - +50. Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -30 +30. - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Medium: Express original picture levels. Otherwise, 'Black level' is the unit to display the size of the picture. Method : 2 Points - IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is set the rich...level area of the video signal and can be used by the experts to adjust the overall color of the picture brighter. Color difference may not be set to cool to make adjustments by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. ■ Adjusts screen colors so...
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... E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 i Resett•inSghvaidrpeonecsosnf6ig0uration... • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to the default factory settings. PICTURE CONTROL 74 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to TV...
... E Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 i Resett•inSghvaidrpeonecsosnf6ig0uration... • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to the default factory settings. PICTURE CONTROL 74 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to TV...
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...screen, the image will not be impossible to help prevent ghost images. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature to the previous menu. Return to see the after image on all colors. set to see if the ghost image disappears on its own. ! Once it has been.... ■ Color Wash: The color block with White Wash. To return to remain on the screen. IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can use Orbiter to clear entirely with the screen moved a little and the white pattern are for removing...
...screen, the image will not be impossible to help prevent ghost images. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature to the previous menu. Return to see the after image on all colors. set to see if the ghost image disappears on its own. ! Once it has been.... ■ Color Wash: The color block with White Wash. To return to remain on the screen. IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can use Orbiter to clear entirely with the screen moved a little and the white pattern are for removing...