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  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 1
    PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL 42PG10 42PG20 42PG20C 50PG30 50PG30C 50PG10 50PG20 50PG20C 60PG30 60PG30C 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
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    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
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    does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
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    exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. Do not make the TV
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    National Electrical Code (NEC) in the U.S.A. provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, smell smoke or other odors coming from the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord contact an authorized service center. 25 Do not press strongly upon
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    Stand 12 VESA Wall Mounting 13 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling . . . . 14 Antenna or Cable Connection 15 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD Receiver Setup 16 DVD Setup 19 VCR Setup 21 Other A/V Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 PC Setup 24 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote
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    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume 56 Clear Voice 57 Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode 58 Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode 59 Balance 60 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 61 Audio Reset 62 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 63 Audio Language 64 On-Screen Menus Language Selection
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    FEATURE OF THIS TV is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby "and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 6
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    , All Rights Reserved. CD Manual RETURN Q. MESONUUNDRATIO MENU POWER INPPUICTTURSELEEP ENTER VOL FAV AV MODE 1 4 MUTE 2 7 5 3 8 6 0 9 FLASHBK CH P A G E 1.5V 1.5V Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord Protection Cover (Refer to P.10) x 4 Bolts for stand assembly (Refer to P.10
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    INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your TV. I NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it). 42/50PG10 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode
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    not included) 8 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. Supports HD. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for audio. Used by third party devices. 9 USB SERVICE ONLY 4 REMOTE CONTROL PORT Used for software updates. For a wired remote control. 10 Power Cord Socket 5 RGB (PC) For
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    to protect the screen from damage. 2 Loose the bolts from TV. 2 Assemble the TV as shown. 42PG10/20/20C 50PG10/20/20C 60PG30/30C /30/30C 3 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV. 3 Detach the stand from TV. ! NOTE G When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the
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    the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. 2 Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. If your TV has the CABLE HOLDER, install it as shown and bundle the cables. CABLE HOLDER CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP How to remove the
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    from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. G Do not mount near or above any type of heat source. SWIVEL STAND (Only 50/60PG30, 50/60PG30C) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the
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    may fall and result in severe personal injury. We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. A B Product PLASMA TV Model 42PG10, 42PG20, 42PG20C 50PG10, 50PG20, 50PG20C 50PG30, 50PG30C 60PG30, 60PG30C VESA (A * B) Standard Screw Quantity 400 * 400 M6 4 600
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    separately) to tie the product. It is safer to tie the rope so it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product. ! NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to support the size and weight of the TV. G To use the TV safely, make sure that the height of the bracket on the
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    ) 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, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. I If the antenna needs
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    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 INPUT button on the remote control
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    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. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI
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    the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack 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.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control
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    source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I If connected to COMPONENT 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 Y PB PR L R Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect
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    HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. OMPONENT IN PB PR L R DEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20
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    to the RF antenna in socket of the VCR. 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.) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN IO DVI) 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 R 1 ANT OUT
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    manual.) I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! NOTE G S-Video provides better quality than composite. Use it when available. 22 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH 1 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL
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    cable to the digital audio input on the audio equipment. 3 Set the "TV Speaker option - Off" in the AUDIO menu. (G p.61). See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL 2 AU1DIO
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    IN3 jack on the TV. ( ) 2 Connect the PC audio output to the A U D I O (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV. 2. How to use ( ) I Turn on the PC and the TV. I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN
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    67.50 60.00 * Only RGB-PC mode ! NOTES G To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1360x768. G Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. G In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern
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    RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution G Auto config. Position Size Phase Reset Move MENU Prev. 1024 x 768
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    is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution Auto config. G Position Size
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    are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution Auto config. Position G Size
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    • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER 5 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Select Reset. Select Y e s. Screen Resolution Move MENU Prev. Auto config. Position Size Initialize Settings. Yes No Phase Reset G 29
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    When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. RATIO Change the aspect ratio.G p.44 SLEEP Select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically.G p.72 PICTURE Selects the factory preset picture depend on the viewing environment. G p.46 SOUND Selects
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    step in an interactive 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.42-43 AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds when connecting AV devices. G p.41 VOLUME UP
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    was last set to, even if the power cord is out. 3 When finished using the TV, press the POWER button on the remote control. The TV reverts to standby mode. ! NOTE G If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL
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    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
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    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 P o w e r S a v i n g: Adjusts screen brightness to reduce the power consumption of the TV. I Clear Voice: By differentiating the human sound range from
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    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 •
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    CONTROL 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
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    WATCHING 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 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 5
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    is highlighted you can add or delete the channel by referring to the small window at the topright corner of the screen. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter Add/Delete Move CH Move Page MENU Previous RETURN Exit 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select CHANNEL
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    equipment. I C o m p o n e n t 1 - 2: Select them to watch DVD or a Digital set-top box. I RGB-PC: Select it to view PC input. I HDMI1-3: Select them to watch high definition devices. Disconnected input is inactivated. TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 Select a desired input source (except
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    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 With using
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    the desired source. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - Sound Mode" respectively. I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to previous selected value
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    INPUT button on the remote control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. G When you select a device with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the home theater speakers. G If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system doesn't play the audio from the TV, connect the DIGITAL
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    displayed at the 2 bottom of the screen. 3 VCR playback: Control the connected 3 VCR. 4 HDD Recordings playback: Control 4 recordings stored in HDD. 5 Audio Out to Home Theater speak- 5 er/Audio Out to TV: Select Home Theater speaker or TV speaker for Audio Out. G When no device is connected
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    and is not covered by warranty. Although, after watching video that did not fill the screen, any after-image from the black bars will normally dissipate after a few minutes. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add
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    :9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen. Just Scan Normally the edges of video 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
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    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. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/
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    red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER Select
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    E E PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 •
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    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 • Contrast 90 Vivid •
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    Screen (RGB-PC) Film Mode Medium F Off G Off Off Medium Low Off Close 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER 4 Select Fresh Contrast, Fresh Color, Noise Reduction, or Gamma. Select your desired options. 5 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV
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    the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature is disable in DTV and RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50
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    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED CONTROL - FILM MODE Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate Film Mode (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
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    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 •
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    : Inversion will automatically invert the plasma display panel color every 30 minutes. I W h i t e W a s h: White Wash removes ghost images from the screen. Use sparingly. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature to see if the ghost image disappears on its own. PICTURE CONTROL
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    PICTURE CONTROL POWER SAVING PICTURE MODE It reduces the plasma display's power consumption. OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label
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    Voice : On On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU Select AUDIO. 2 ENTER Select Auto Volume. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 56
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    MENU Return to TV viewing. AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume Clear Voice Balance : Off : On Off O0 n L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 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
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    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. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep
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    E SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL E SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 ENTER AUDIO Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 •
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    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 : Off Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset
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    TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. AUDIO Move Enter E Clear Voice Balance Sound Mode TV Speaker : On 0L R : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset : On AUDIO Move Enter E Clear Voice : On Balance 0L R
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    SOUND & LANGUAGE 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 E AUDIO Move Enter Auto
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    This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound
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    : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On Menu : Off Audio : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 English F English G Close SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Language. 3 ENTER Select
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    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move Enter
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    that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired. I TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen; usually messages provided by the broadcaster. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 66
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    Text1-4, or Service1 - 6. 5 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : CC1 F On G ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : Normal Mode CC1 : Level 0 : 1 Digital Option Close 67
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    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 Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English
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    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 function. TIME Move Enter Clock : Daylight Saving time). Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME SETTING 69
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    option. 5 Set the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. 6 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AFM Off Time : Off Year On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off Month Date Hour Minute Manual G 2008
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    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
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    TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off
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    ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : On Off On TV will be automatically turned off, in case of No Signal for 10 minutes. TIME
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    to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the
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    you set up previously. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating- Return to TV viewing. LOCK Move Enter Lock System Set Password : On Off On Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable
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    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
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    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 channel. 6 MENU Return to the previous menu. RETURN Return to TV viewing. PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 77
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    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - For USA only Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind
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    - For USA only Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those
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    PARENTAL 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
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    english language rating system. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU ENTER Select L and older) I 18+ (Adult programming) I Blocking Off (Permits all programs) PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 81
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    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 1 MENU ENTER Select L O C K. LOCK Move Enter
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    TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Close E I Based on rating table, your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 1 MENU
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    . LOCK Move Enter Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating : Off AV1 F Off G AV2 Off Component1 Off TV Rating-Children Component2 Off TV Rating-General RGB-PC Off Downloadable Rating HDMI1 Off Input Block HDMI2 Off HDMI3 Off Close PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 84
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    previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. I In Key Lock 'O n', if the TV is turned off, press the r / I, INPUT, CH D E 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
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 88
    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 may be with the broadcast. I Is the power cord inserted into wall power
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 89
    function does not work. Picture OK but 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 product
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 90
    mm 40.9 x 26.6 x 3.2 inches 1040.0 x 677.0 x 83.6 mm 42PG20 (42PG20-UA) 42PG20C (42PG20C-UA) 40.9 x 28.7 x 12.1 inches 1040.0 x 731.3 x 308.0 mm 40.9 x 26.6 x 3.3 inches 1040.0 x 677.0 x 86.0 mm Weight With stand Without stand Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 91
    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 50PG10 (50PG10-UA) 48.2 x 33.4 x 14
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 92
    Connect I Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes I Output waveform Single pulse, modulated D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Repeat frame Repeat code Tf I Lead code APPENDIX 9 ms I Repeat code 4.5 ms 0.55 ms 9 ms 2.25 ms I Bit
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 93
    E9 RATIO Remote control Button SLEEP Remote control Button 76 SOUND Remote control Button PICTURE Remote control Button 77 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 Selection
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 94
    hardware and software. The instructions below are provided to help with programming software or to test functionality using telenet software. RS-232C Setup PC AV IN 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C IN R (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL AUDIO 2 Y 1 COMPO PB VIDEO Type
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 95
    Sub 9 D-Sub 9 TXD RXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to 'Real Data Mapping'. G p.97. OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English : On : Off : Off : Normal : Level 0 : 1 OPTION Move
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 96
    it will send the 'a', 'b'. [OK] : Use the large character. Error Acknowledgement [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x] The TV transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors. Data1: Illegal Code Data2: Not supported
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 97
    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][Cr
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 98
    panel controls on the TV, use this mode. When main power is on/off, remote control lock is released. 14. Treble (Command: k r) To adjust treble. You can also adjust treble in the AUDIO menu. Transmission [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 00 ~ Max: 64 (*transmit by Hexadecimal code) *Refer
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 99
    ] Data 00: Channel Delete Data 01: Channel Add Acknowledgement [b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 23. Key (Command: m c) To send IR remote key code. Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Key code: Refer to page 91. Acknowledgement [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * Tune Command Examples
  • LG 42PG20 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 100
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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
information to your dealer
when you require service.
PLASMA TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
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