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  • LG 42PG20C | 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 require service. ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U.
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    of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING/CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK
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    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
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    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
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    of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the turned off, unplugged and all cables from the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord contact an authorized service center. 25 Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) 21 Cleaning When cleaning, unplug the power
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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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    © 2007 LGE, 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
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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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    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 bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, the product can tilt forward after
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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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    PLASMA TV Model 42PG10, 42PG20, 42PG20C 50PG10, 50PG20, 50PG20C 50PG30, 50PG30C 60PG30, 60PG30C VESA (A * B) Standard Screw Quantity 400 * 400 M6 4 600 * 400 M8 4 ! NOTE G Screw length needed depends on the wall mount used. For further information, refer to the instructions included
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    of the product, must purchase separately) to the wall. Match the height of the bracket that is mounted on the wall to the holes in the product. Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets are tightened securely. I Use a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to tie the
  • LG 42PG20C | 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, plea(se) purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. I If the antenna needs
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    I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I If connected to COMPONENT IN2 input, select the Component 2 input source on the TV. 1 2 Y PB PR L R Supported Resolutions Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Component Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI No
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    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. RGB IN RGB(PC
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    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. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) CABLE
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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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    the TV. 2. How to use I Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL
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    on the screen for a long period of time. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. This pheno( m)enon is common to all TVs and is not covered by warranty. Antenna Connection 1. How to connect 1 Connect the RF antenna 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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    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 Y 1 ! NOTE 2 G When connecting with external audio equipments, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
    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 PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO
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    SETUP Supported Display Specifications * 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 , 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,
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    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 1280 x 768 1360
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    , if 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 • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Screen Resolution Auto config
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    especially if characters 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
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    50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • 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
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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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    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 two 1.5V AAA batteries. Don't mix old or used batteries with new ones. I Close cover. 31
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    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 SELECTION 1 Press
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    store" Mode is only intended for use in retail environments. Customers can adjust the "Picture menu - Picture mode" manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will automatically return to preset in-store mode after 5 minutes. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Mode Setting Step1. Mode Setting
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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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
    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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    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 MENU Return to TV viewing. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit
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    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. Select Channel
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    TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. 1 INPUT TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 ENTER Select the desired input source. TV devices. Disconnected input is inactivated. TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 Select a
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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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    TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Off Game Cinema Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select 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
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    function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. To start using SIMPLINK, turn it on in the user menus. OPTION Move Enter Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption ISM Method Power Saving Set ID E : English
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    turn on. (A device, which is connected to the TV through a HDMI cable but does not support SIMPLINK, does not provide this function) Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version 1.3 with *CEC function should be used. (*CEC: Consumer Electronics Control). WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
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    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
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    PICTURE CONTROL Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 4:3) Zoom 1 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. (16:9 16:9) Zoom 2 Choose Zoom 2 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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    • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. 3 ENTER Select Color Temperature. 4 Select C o o l, Medium, or W a r m. 5 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness • Sharpness • Color
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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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    images and low gamma values display high contrast images. PICTURE CONTROL 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 Color Temperature • Brightness 50
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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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    in TV (Analog TV/CATV, Digital DTV/CADTV), AV1, AV2, Component 480i/1080i, and HDMI 1080i mode. PICTURE Move E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 • Color 50 • Tint 0R • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) Enter G PICTURE CONTROL 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select PICTURE. Select
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    RGB-PC) PICTURE Move Enter E • Contrast 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 50 i Resetting video configuration... • Color 50 • Tint 0R G • Advanced Control • Reset Screen (RGB-PC) 1 MENU Select PICTURE. 2 ENTER Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to TV
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    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 ! NOTE G An
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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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    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 adjust Clear Voice in the Q - M e n u. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 57
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    Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 3 Off Vivid F Standard G Off English Off Add Close Standard Game Music Cinema Sport 1 SOUND Select Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, or Game. 2 RETURN Return to TV viewing. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL
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    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 • Bass 50 • Reset
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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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    Voice Balance Sound Mode : Off : On 0L R : Stai ndRaersdetting audio configuration... • SRS TruSurround XT: Off • Treble 50 • Bass 50 • Reset E 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select AUDIO. Select Reset. 3 ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. 4 MENU Return to TV viewing. SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 62
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    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 Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav 16:9 3 Off Vivid Standard Off F English G Off Add Close Analog TV 1Q. MENU
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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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    the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog 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 Move Enter Language Input
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    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you 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
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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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    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 function. TIME Move observes Daylight Saving time). Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME SETTING 69
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    : Off 1 MENU Select T I M E. 2 ENTER Select Clock. 3 ENTER Select Manual. 4 Select the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. 5 Set the , 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
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    TV must be in after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV will Minute. 6 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. TIME Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Input Channel Volume F Once G 6 AM 30 TV TV 2-0 30 Close I To cancel On/Off Time
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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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    AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING TV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 Select Auto Sleep. 3 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 :
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    CONTROL / RATINGS Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block
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    System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block 1 MENU ENTER Select Return to TV viewing. LOCK Move Enter Lock System Set Password : On Off On Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General
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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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    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 . 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
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    789 0 3 Input the password. Select TV Rating-Children. 4 ENTER Select A g e or Fantasy Violence. 5 ENTER Select block options. 6 RETURN Return to the previous menu. MENU Return to TV viewing. I Age (applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7) I Fantasy Violence (applies to TV-Y7) PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 79
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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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    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. years 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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    Rating Input Block Humor Sport Cruelty Language Sadness Genre Age E 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 ENTER Select L O C K. 21 2 3 456 789 0 3 Input the password. Select
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 86
    . 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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 87
    Return to the 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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 88
    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 outlet? I Check your antenna
  • LG 42PG20C | 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 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 90
    lightning or power surges. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX MODEL Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) With stand Without stand 42PG10 (42PG10-UA) 40.9 x 28.7 x 12.1 inches 1040.0 x 729.0 x 308.0 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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 91
    Dimensions (Width 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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 92
    APPENDIX IR CODES 1. How to 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 with 37 interval: Tf The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed. 2.24 ms Tf Tf Tf=108ms @455KHz 90
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 93
    Remote control Button RETURN Remote control Button CC SIMPLINK Remote control Button AV MODE Remote control Button 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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 94
    to be used with third 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 PC AV IN 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C IN R (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN
  • LG 42PG20C | 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 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 96
    ACK (acknowledgement) 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
  • LG 42PG20C | 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 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 98
    If you'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. u) To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Medium
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 99
    /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 ][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
  • LG 42PG20C | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 100
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Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
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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.
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