LG 37LG50 Owner's Manual (English)
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LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL 37LG50 42LG50 47LG50 52LG50 42LG50DC 47LG50DC 52LG50DC 42LG55 47LG55 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2
is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3
instructions. 8 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure 12 not to install the TV by the hanging power and signal cables on the back of the TV. 13 Do not allow an impact shock or any objects to fall into the - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5
on it. Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) 21 Cleaning When cleaning, unplug - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6
Channel Setup 37 Initial Setting 38 On-Screen Menus Selection 39 Channel Setup - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning 40 - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 41 - Channel Editing 42 Input List 43 Input Label 44 AV Mode 45 SIMPLINK 46 USB Entry Modes 48 Photo List 49 Music List 53 PICTURE CONTROL - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7
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 Troubleshooting 98 Maintenance 100 Product Specifications 101 Programming the Remote Control 102 IR Codes 105 External Control - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8
red, green, or blue spots. However, they have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance. I Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen. On Disposal (Only Hg lamp used LCD TV - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9
, All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord or Protection Cover Protective Bracket and Bolt for Power Cord (This feature is not available for all models.) (Refer to P.14) Only 37/42LG5* x4 x4 Bolts for stand assembly Screw for stand fixing (Refer to - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 10
surrounding conditions Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the set is switched on. (Can be adjusted using Power Indicator in the OPTION menu. G p.67) Remote Control Sensor POWER Button CH CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons VOL ENTER MENU INPUT VOLUME (+, -) Buttons - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11
HD. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for audio. 3 RGB (PC) Analog PC Connection. Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). AUDIO (RGB/DVI) 1/8" headphone jack for analog PC audio input. 4 REMOTE CONTROL IN PORT For a wired remote control. 5 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12
down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. 2 Assemble the parts of the STAND BODY with COVER BASE of the TV. STAND BODY 2 Loose the bolts from TV. COVER BASE 3 Assemble the TV as shown. 3 Detach the stand from TV. 4 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13
our wall mount kit, a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided. G Do not use screws longer then the standard dimension, as they may cause damage to the inside to the TV. G For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14
I Image shown may differ from your TV. 1 Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Secure the power cable with the PROTECTIVE BRACKET and the screw as shown. It will help prevent the power cable from being removed by accident - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15
mount near or above any type of heat source. SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to Stand 1-Screw (provided as parts of the product) Desk WARNING G To prevent TV from falling over, the TV should be securely attached to the floor/wall per installation instructions - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16
TV IS USED ON A STAND I You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. I Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to support the size and weight of the TV. G To use the TV - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17
) Copper Wire Be careful not to bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna. 2. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ( ) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN I To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. I If the antenna needs - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18
blue, and PR = red). 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV. 2. How to use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box. operation) I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19
TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for 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 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20
(Refer to the owner's manual for 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 HDMI cable or adapter is required for this connection. DVI doesn't support audio, so - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21
IN 2 input, select the Component 2 input source on the TV. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. 1 2 RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO REMOT (RGB/DVI) CONTROL VI IN ( 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22
on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. S-VIDEO AUDIO L R ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 1 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIO REMOTE B/DVI) CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) L R AUDIO N AV IN - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23
the RF antenna in socket of the VCR. AUDIO OUT E) 2. How to use I Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number. I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) EO L(MONO) AUDIO R ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT IN - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24
jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to use I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I If connected to AV IN2 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25
= red) 2. How to use I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I If connected to AV IN1 input, select the A V 1 input source on the TV. I Operate the corresponding external equipment. VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN Camcorder Video Game Set - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
(P C) jack on the TV. 2 Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. How to use I Turn on the PC and the TV. I Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. DVI IN ( 2 Y 1 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN 1 2 DVI to - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27
picture is clear. G Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time. The fixed image could become permanently imprinted on the screen. G The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate. G Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28
choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. PICTURE Move Enter E • Backlight 80 • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) SCREEN Resolution G Auto config. Position Size - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29
the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. 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 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 30
still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E • Backlight 80 • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) SCREEN Resolution Auto config. Position - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 31
Position, S i z e, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. 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 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION 1. How to connect 1 Connect the USB device to the USB I N jack on the side of TV. 2. How to use I After connecting the USB I N jack, you use the USB function. (G p.48) VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 USB IN 1 (Except 42/47/52LG50DC) AV IN 2 EXTERNAL - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 33
to connect 1 Connect audio outputs to the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks. GB/DVI) RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) L R AV IN 1 2 Set the "TV Speaker option - Off" in the AUDIO menu. (G p.73). See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation. AUDIO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34
the remote control sensor on the TV. TV/STB/DVD/VCR Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB, DVD, or VCR. POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on the mode. Q.MENU Select the desired quick menu source. G p.37 MENU Displays the main menu. Clear all on-screen - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35
application or other user interaction function. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to TV. When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen. G p.46-47 AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds. G p.45 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Installing Batteries - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV 1 First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. I In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH( or ), Number (0~9) - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. I Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. I Backlight: Adjust the brightness of LCD panel to control - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38
TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be activated from the user menus. I Default selection is "H o m e". We recommend setting the TV to "H o m e" mode for the best picture in your home environment. I "In-store" Mode is only intended for use - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 39
Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset TV Speaker : On OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK INPUT USB - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 40
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 41
TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 42
deleted from the Custom List are displayed in gray. Once a channel is highlighted you can add or delete the channel by referring to the small window at the topright corner of the screen. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter Add/Delete Move CH Move Page MENU Previous RETURN - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 43
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Antenna Cable AV1 AV2 Component1 1 INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. I You can also select the desired input source in the INPUT menu. Antenna Cable AV1 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 44
TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 45
TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Off Cinema Game Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. 2 ENTER I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Picture Mode" and "AUDIO - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 46
other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. To start using SIMPLINK, turn it on in the user menus. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home OPTION Language - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 47
you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off. I Switch audio-out: Offers an easy way to switch audio-out. I Sync Power on: When you play the connected AV device, TV will automatically turn on. (A device, which is connected to the TV through a HDMI cable but does not support SIMPLINK - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 48
power supply. If not, the device may not be recognized. G Please connect a USB storage device with cable is offered by USB maker. If connected with cable is not offered by USB maker or an excessively long cable, the device may not be recognized. G Some USB storage devices may not be supported - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 49
USB storage devices. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: *.JPG I You can play JPG files only. I Only baseline scan is supported among JPG. Screen marked photos 5 Usable USB memory 1 6 Corresponding buttons on the remote control 3 4 Photo List - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 50
2008 04/03/2008 02/18/2008 USB Device Free Space 150MB KY103 03/30 the selected item. G Mark All: Mark all photos on the screen. G Unmark All: Deselect all marked photos. G Delete: Delete the desired Popup menu. I Use the C H button to navigation in the photo page. I Use the FAV button to mark - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 51
it fills the screen. More operations are available in full screen mode. USB Photo List Drive1 /15/2008 04/03/2008 02/18/2008 USB Device Free Space 150MB KY103 03/30/2008 of a photo may change the size of the photo displayed on the screen in full size. 1 Select the target folder or drive. 2 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 52
. After 4 hours, the slide show will end and go to TV mode or external input mode. G (Rotate): Rotate photos. I Rotates the photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. G Delete: Delete photos. G Option: Set values for Slide Speed. I Use button and ENTER button to set values. Then go to and press - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 53
LIST You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files form a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported music file: *.MP3 Bit rate range 40Kbps ~ 320Kbps • Sampling rate (Sampling Frequency) MPEG1 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 54
Title Arirang Good Bye 3945 KB, 128 Kbps Upper USB Device Free Space 150MB Play Time 04:12 05:30 Move PopUp Menu CH Move Page ENTER Select the desired Popup menu. 5RETURN Return to TV viewing I Use the C H button to navigation in the music page. I Use F A V button to mark or unmark a - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 55
USB I The play information box (as shown below) will automatically move across the screen when there is no user input to prevent a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time. ! NOTE G When music is playing, is displayed in front of the music play time. G A damaged or - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 56
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 your TV. I RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. ! NOTE G If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 57
signals are cropped 1-2%. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video. Notes: If there is noise on the edges of the original signal, it will be visible when Just Scan is activated. Just Scan operates only in DTV/CADTV/Component/HDMI-DTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i/1080p) input source. 57 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 58
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - Preset There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually, or use the Intelligent Sensor. PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 59
such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. 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 Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 60
E E PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. This feature is disable in "Picture Mode-Intelligent Sensor". PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 61
PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode - Expert 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 Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight 80 • Contrast 90 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 62
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE Tint 0R • Advanced Control E Enter G PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight Off Medium Low Off Off Close 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER 4 Select Fresh Contrast, Fresh Color - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 63
screen using the black level of the screen. This feature is disabled in DTV and RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode of the screen gets darker. I H i g h: The reflection of the screen gets brighter. I A u t o: Realizing the black level of the screen and set it to High - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 64
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED CONTROL - EYE CARE Dims extremely bright pictures. This feature is disabled in "Picture Mode-Vivid, Cinema". PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode • Advanced Control E Enter G PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 65
ADVANCED CONTROL - REAL CINEMA Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate Real Cinema (3:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display. This feature operates only in TV (Analog TV/CATV, - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 66
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return 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) PICTURE Move Enter E • - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 67
Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home Standby Light Power Light F Off G On Close PICTURE CONTROL 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER Select OPTION. Select Power Indicator. Select Standby Light or Power Light - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 68
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME) 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 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 69
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. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable. AUDIO - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 70
E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume Clear Voice Balance Sound Mode TV Speaker : Off : On 0L R : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 71
AUDIO. Select Clear Voice. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU 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. I You can also adjust Clear Voice in the Q - M e n u. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 72
E E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume Clear Voice Balance Sound Mode TV Speaker : Off : On 0L R : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 73
TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset TV Speaker : On 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select AUDIO. Select TV - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 74
CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset TV Speaker : On 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select AUDIO - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 75
the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Backlight Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav USB Eject 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F English G Off Add Eject - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 76
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 77
Audio : On English Key Lock : Off Close Caption : Off Set ID : 1 Power Indicator Initial Setting : Home SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. Select Language. 3 ENTER Select Menu. 4 Select your desired language. From this point on, the on-screen menus will - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 78
channels on the Antenna/Cable. This TV is programmed to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set when you turned the power off. This function is only available when Caption Mode is set O n. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power TV screen; usually the audio - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 79
for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home OPTION Move Enter Language - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 80
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 81
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 82
Time Zone Daylight Saving Eastern Auto Close 2 ENTER Select Clock. 3 ENTER Select Manual. 4 Select the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. 5 Set the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. 6 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME SETTING 82 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 83
overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode. TIME Move Enter Clock - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 84
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/ - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 85
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING TV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 minutes. TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 86
to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. A password is required to gain access to this menu. For USA For Canada LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 87
System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Enter Lock System Set Password : Off Off On Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 88
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 89
or that you do not want your children to watch. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Block/Unblock Move CH Move Page MENU Previous RETURN Exit 1 MENU ENTER Select L O C K. 21 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 90
in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU ENTER Select L O C K. 21 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 91
: Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Age Fantasy Violence Downloadable Rating Input Block - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 92
CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General - For USA only Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 93
Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU ENTER Select L O C K. 21 2 3 456 789 0 3 Input the password. Select TV Rating-English older) I 18+ (Adult programming) I Blocking Off (Permits all programs) PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 93 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 94
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - For CANADA only Selecting canadian french language rating system. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 95
Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Humor Sport Cruelty Language Sadness Genre Age E Close I Based on rating table, your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. PARENTAL CONTROL - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 96
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password AV1 F Off - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 97
TV is turned off, press the r / I, INPUT, CH ( ) button on the TV or POWER, INPUT, CH or NUMBER buttons on the remote control. I With the Key Lock On, the display ' ! Key Lock' appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while viewing the TV. PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 98
mode is set: TV, VCR etc. I Install new batteries. Power is suddenly turned off I Is the sleep timer set? I Check the power control settings. Power interrupted. The video function does not work. No picture &No sound I Check whether the product is turned on. I Try another channel. The problem - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 99
The audio function does not work. Picture OK & No sound I Press the VOL or VOLUME button. I Sound muted? Press MUTE button. I Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. I Are the audio cables installed properly? No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 100
off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your TV. Cleaning the Cabinet I To remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. I Please be sure not to use a wet cloth. Extended Absence CAUTION G If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 101
x Height x Depth) With stand Without stand Weight With stand Without stand Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Environment condition Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 37LG50 (37LG50-UG) 36.8 x 26.9 x 11 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 102
on the remote control. Programming code numbers for the corresponding component can be found on the following pages. If the code is correct, the device will turn off. 5 Press the MENU button to store the code. 6 Test the remote control functions to see if the component responds correctly. If - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 103
Remote Control Code VCR Brand Codes AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 033 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 KENWOOD 014 034 039 043 047 048 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 101 106 114 123 LLOYD 034 LXI 003 009 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 104
Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes ALPHASTAR DSR 123 AMPLICA 050 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 CHANNEL SATELLITE SERVICE CO 028 035 047 057 085 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 032 138 SONY 103 STARCAST 041 SUPER GUIDE Codes APEX DIGITAL 022 DENON 020 014 GE 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 027 JVC 012 LG - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 105
your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes I Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Repeat frame Repeat code Tf I Lead code 9 ms I Repeat code 4.5 ms 0.55 ms 9 ms 2.25 ms I Bit description Bit - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 106
Remote control Button 76 STOP Remote control Button REC Remote control Button 77 REW Remote control Button FF Remote control Button AF Function Note TV POWER ON POWER OFF AV1 AV2 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 RGB-PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9 Ratio Zoom Discrete IR Code (TV Input - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 107
party RS-232C control hardware and software. The instructions below are provided to help with programming software or to test functionality using telenet software. RS-232C Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUT O REMOTE VI) CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL RS-232C IN AUDIO OUT (CONTROL & SERVICE) R AUDIO AV IN - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 108
DSR RTS CTS 3-Wire Configurations (Not standard) PC TV 2 3 3 2 5 5 4 6 6 4 7 7 8 8 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 TXD RXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS OPTION Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Set ID Power Indicator Initial Setting Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Home OPTION - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 109
) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors. Data1: Illegal Code Data2: Not supported function Data3: Wait more time * In this model, TV will not send the status during the standby mode. * Data Format [Command 2] : Use as command. [Set ID - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 110
][Cr] Data 00: Screen mute off (Picture on) Data 01: Screen mute on (Picture off) Acknowledgement [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 05. Volume Mute (Command: k e) To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 111
're not using the remote control and front panel controls on the TV, use this mode. When main power is on/off, remote control lock is released. 17. Color Temperature (Command: k u) To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 112
Configuration (Command: j u) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. Auto configuration only works in RGB-PC mode. Transmission [ j ][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1: To set Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 19. Channel Tuning (Command: m a) To tune - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 113
Data05: 7 Main/Sub Picture 6 Two/One Part Channel 5 Using Physical 4 Channel Reserved 3 2 1 0 Step 0 Main 1 Sub 0 Two 1 One 0 Use x 0 0 0 0 NTSC Air 1 No Use x 0 0 0 1 NTSC Cable x 0 0 1 0 ATSC Air x 0 0 1 1 ATSC Cable_std x 0 1 0 0 ATSC Cable_hrc x 0 - LG 37LG50 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 114
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