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LG 42PQ30C-UA Owner's Manual

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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "fac-
tory default (Home Use mode)" setting and this is
the setting in which power savings will be achieved.
Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling
other features will increase power consumption that
could exceed the limits necessary to quality for
Energy Star rating.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
42PQ20
50PQ20
42PQ30
50PQ30
42PQ31
50PQ31
42PQ60
50PQ60
50PS30
50PS60
60PS60
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
The model and serial number of the TV is located
on the back and one side of the TV.
Record it below should you ever need service.
Model:
Serial:
www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.com
42PQ30C
50PQ30C
50PS60C
60PS60C
50PS70
60PS70
50PS80
60PS80
1-800-243-0000
USA, Consumer User
1-888-865-3026
USA, Commercial User
1-888-542-2623
CANADA
LG Customer Information Center
P/NO : SAC33575901(0905-REV06)
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  • Page 1 Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for Energy Star rating. www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.com PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL 42PQ20 42PQ30C...

  • Page 2: Warning / Caution

    CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure not to install the TV by the hanging power and signal cables on the back of the TV. Do not allow an impact shock or any objects to fall into the product, and do not drop onto the screen with something.
  • Page 5 A A N N T T E E N N N N A A S S O O u u t t d d o o o o r r a a n n t t e e n n n n a a g g r r o o u u n n d d i i n n g g If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURE OF THIS TV PREPARATION Accessories ............Front Panel Information .
  • Page 7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ....Clear Voice II ..........Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode Balance...

  • Page 8: Feature Of This Tv

    Foundation. The resulting ISF “day” and “night” modes will then be accessible by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to offer. CALIBRATE LIKE A PRO: Sophisticated and detailed calibrations can be made through the ISFccc mode.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The accessories included may differ from the images below. Owner’s Manual CD Manual (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, 60PS70, 60PS80) Protection Cover Bolts for stand assembly...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Information

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. CAUTION (Except When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the remote control will not work when the 42/50PQ20 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 11 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PS30 INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT MENU INPUT MENU Button Button 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C ENTER Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates white when the TV is switched on and goes out slowly .

  • Page 12: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital audio. Doesn’t support 480i. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to DVI cable (not included) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output for use with amps and home theater systems.

  • Page 13: Stand Instruction

    STAND INSTRUCTION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. (Except 60PS60, 60PS60C, Installation 60PS70, 60PS80) Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the TV as shown. Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV.

  • Page 14: Cable Management

    PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables. To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. (Only 60PS60, 60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown.

  • Page 15: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it 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. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer.

  • Page 16: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Prevent Falling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand

    PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount). ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.

  • Page 17: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket)

  • Page 18: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.

  • Page 19: Hdmi Connection

    HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 , 3 3 or 4 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the...

  • Page 20: Dvi To Hdmi Connection

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 , 3 3 or 4 4 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) jack on the TV.

  • Page 21: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O 1 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N A A U U D D I I O O 1 1 jacks on the TV.
  • Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S S - - V V I I D D E E O O input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A A U U D D I I O O input jacks on the TV.

  • Page 23: Vcr Setup

    VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the A A N N T T E E N N N N A A / / C C A A B B L L E E I I N N socket on the TV.
  • Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2.

  • Page 25: Other A/V Source Setup

    OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to connect Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) 2.

  • Page 26: Usb Connection

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION i.e) AV IN 2 1. How to connect Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jack on the side of TV. 2. How to use After connecting the U U S S B B I I N N jack, you use the USB func- ■...

  • Page 27: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the VGA output of the PC to the R R G G B B I I N N ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC) Horizontal Resolution Frequency ( KHz ) 31.468 720x400 640x480 31.469 800x600 37 .879 1024x768 48.363 1280x768 47 .78 1360x768 47 .72 1920x1080 66.647 NOTES 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, Vertical Frequency ( Hz ) 42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics 70.08...

  • Page 29: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , P P h h a a s s e e , and S S i i z z e e can also be adjusted. PICTURE Move Picture Mode...
  • Page 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. PICTURE Picture Mode : Standard •...
  • Page 31 Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , S S i i z z e e , and P P h h a a s s e e to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.

  • Page 32: Watching Tv / Channel Control

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. 42/50PQ60, 50PS30, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 TV/STB/DVD Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. POWER ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving.

  • Page 33: Installing Batteries

    Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction RETURN function. Displays channel information at the top of the screen. INFO Toggles through preset Video and Audio modes.
  • Page 34 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31, 42/50PQ30C Displays channel information at the top of the screen. INFO AV MODE Toggles through preset Video and Audio modes. POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. Rotates through inputs. INPUT Also switches the TV on from standby.
  • Page 35 NUMBER button — (DASH) Used to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. LIST Displays the channel list. FLASHBK Tunes to the last channel viewed. THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. Right/ENTER) Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.

  • Page 36: Turning On Tv

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, TV is in standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the ■ on the TV or press the Select the viewing source by using the When finished using the TV, press the P P O O W W E E R R button on the remote control.

  • Page 37: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when pur- chasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be acti- vated from the user menus.
  • Page 38 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step3. Time setting Time Setting Current Time Setting Year Month Date Hour Minute Time Zone Daylight Saving Previous Step4. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Check your antenna connection. The previous channel information will be updated during Auto Tuning. Previous Auto Select A A u u t t o o or M M a a n n u u a a l l .

  • Page 39: On-Screen Menus Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Move Enter Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label CHANNEL SIMPLINK : On Key Lock...

  • Page 40: Quick Menu

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU 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. A A s s p p e e c c t t R R a a t t i i o o : Selects your desired picture format.

  • Page 41: Channel Setup

    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. CHANNEL Move Enter Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Select C C H H A A N N N N E E L L . MENU ENTER Select A A u u t t o o T T u u n n i i n n g g .

  • Page 42: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If you select DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quali- ty of the signal being received. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Select C C H H A A N N N N E E L L .

  • Page 43: Channel Editing

    Channel Editing When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using CH TV viewing. If you wish to select the deleted channel, directly enter the channel number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Channel Edit menu.

  • Page 44: Channel List

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL LIST You can check channels which are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control Displaying Channel List Display the C C h h a a n n n n e e l l L L i i s s t t . LIST Selecting a channel in the channel list Select a channel.

  • Page 45: Favorite Channel Setup

    FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select through all the in-between channels. To tune to a favorite channel, press the Q.Menu Aspect Ratio...

  • Page 46: Brief Information

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL BRIEF INFORMATION Brief Info shows the present screen information. INFO i ENTER Show the Brief Info on the screen. Return to TV viewing RETURN No Program Information. Wed, Aug 21, 2009 Multilingual M M u u l l t t i i l l i i n n g g u u a a l l : The program contains two or more audio services. Use the Q Q .

  • Page 47: Input List

    INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. INPUT HDMI4 HDMI3 ie) In case of changing the input label with using Blue button When new external device is connected, this popup menu is displayed automatically. ■...

  • Page 48: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID With using OPTION menu Select O O P P T T I I O O N N .

  • Page 49: Av Mode

    AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. Game AV MODE Press the A A V V M M O O D D E E button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER ( O n l y 50 / 6 0 P S 6 0 . 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80) Cinema Cinema...

  • Page 50: Simplink

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Simplink allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the logo are fully supported. SIMPLINK can be turned on and off in the user menus.
  • Page 51 SIMPLINK Functions D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y : : After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- ■...

  • Page 52: Usb

    ENTRY MODES When you connect a USB device, this screen is displayed automatically. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder. Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jacks on the side of TV.

  • Page 53: Photo List

    PHOTO LIST You can view ( * .JPG) files from USB storage devices. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: * .JPG You can play JPG files only. ■ Only baseline scan is supported among JPG. ■...
  • Page 54 Photo Selection and Popup Menu PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 Top Folder DriveA 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 DriveA Butterfly 1366 768 125KB Up Folder Move PopUp Menu Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired photos.
  • Page 55 Full Screen Menu You can change the Photo List view so that it fills the screen. More operations are available in full screen mode. PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Top Folder DriveA DriveA 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move Move Page PopUp Menu...
  • Page 56 1/17 Slideshow Delete Option S S l l i i d d e e s s h h o o w w : Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. If no photo is selected, all photos in the cur- rent folder are displayed during slide show.

  • Page 57: Music List

    MUSIC 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 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps •...
  • Page 58 Music Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 music titles are listed per page. MUSIC LIST Page 1/1 DriveA Arirang Up Folder Arirang Good Bye 00:00 / 04:16 Up Folder Move PopUp Menu MUSIC LIST Page 1/1 DriveA Arirang Up Folder Arirang Good Bye 00:00 / 04:16...
  • Page 59 ■ The play information box (as shown below) will automatically move across the screen when there is no user input to pre- vent a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time. NOTE When music is playing, is displayed in front of the music play time.

  • Page 60: Movie List

    MOVIE LIST - Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 models The movie list is activated once a USB drive is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB devices and supports play. Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files. It is a movie list that displays folder information and DivX file.
  • Page 61 Movie Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 movie titles are listed per page. MOVIE LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Movie Title Scent of a waman. (1992) Up Folder Scent of a waman. (1992) Lost 704 x 396 668 MB Up Folder Move PopUp Menu...
  • Page 62 Playing the Movie You can adjust various method during the movie play. MOVIE LIST Page 1/1 Movie Scent of a waman. (1992) Up Folder Scent of a waman. (1992) Lost 704 x 396 668 MB Up Folder Move PopUp Menu MOVIE LIST Page 1/1 No Marked...
  • Page 63 Option Menu Selection During the movie play, the following options are available. Picture Size Full Subtitle Language Audio Language Subtitle . Language . Sync . Position Close Display the O O p p t t i i o o n n menu. Select the desired item.

  • Page 64: Divx Registration Code

    DIVX REGISTRATION CODE - Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 models Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. Photo List Music List Movie List DivX Reg. Code Deactivation Select U U S S B B . MENU ENTER Select D D i i v v X X R R e e g g .C C o o d d e e .

  • Page 65: Deactivation

    DEACTIVATION - Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 models Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV. Once this function is executed, a DivX user authentication is required again to see DivX DRM files. Move Enter Photo List Music List Movie List DivX Reg.

  • Page 66: 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. RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. ■ Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption...
  • Page 67 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro- portion 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 Just Scan is activated.

  • Page 68: Picture Wizard

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE WIZARD - Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C models This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate the screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. You can calibrate the screen quality by easily following each step.
  • Page 69 Horizontal Sharpness Set the screen above identical to the Recommended sample below. Recommended High • H Sharpness Previous Next Adjust H H o o r r i i z z o o n n t t a a l l ENTER S S h h a a r r p p n n e e s s s s .

  • Page 70: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV’s power consumption. The default factory setting complies with the E E n n e e r r g g y y S S t t a a r r requirements and is adjusted to the comfort- able level to be viewed at home.

  • Page 71: Preset Picture Settings(Picture Mode)

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE) 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 16:9 16:9 Vivid Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio English Sleep Timer Del/Add/Fav...

  • Page 72: Manual Picture Adjustment-User Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C, 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 : This feature is disabled in “P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e - - PICTURE Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor...

  • Page 73: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video screen. You can set the video seeing differently for each input. To reset to the factory default screen after making adjustments to each video mode, execute the “Reset” func- tion for each Picture Mode.

  • Page 74: Expert Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. This may also be used be a professional to help optimize the TV performance in the environment the TV is in. PICTURE Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode :...
  • Page 75 Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to make picture bluish. ■ Color Temperature Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the ■ Dynamic Contrast screen.

  • Page 76: Picture Reset

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE Picture Mode : Standard Screen (RGB-PC) Select P P I I C C T T U U R R E E . MENU ENTER Select R R e e s s e e t t .

  • Page 77: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method

    IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image. You can use Orbiter to help prevent image sticking. The other two functions are for removing a ghost image. OPTION Move Menu Language(Language): English...

  • Page 78: Demo Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL DEMO MODE Displays a slide show to explain the various features of this TV. This feature is disabled in “I I n n i i t t i i a a l l S S e e t t t t i i n n g g - - H H o o m m e e U U s s e e ”. OPTION Move Menu Language(Language): English...

  • Page 79: Sound & Language Control

    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. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed.

  • Page 80: Clear Voice Ii

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. AUDIO Auto Volume Clear Voice II Balance Sound Mode Select A A U U D D I I O O . MENU Select C C l l e e a a r r V V o o i i c c e e I I I I .

  • Page 81: Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode)

    PRESET 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. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , C C i i n n e e m m a a , S S p p o o r r t t , and G G a a m m e e are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable.

  • Page 82: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO Auto Volume Clear Voice II Balance Sound Mode Select A A U U D D I I O O . MENU Select S S o o u u n n d d M M o o d d e e .

  • Page 83: Balance

    BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : On • Level Balance Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT:Off • Treble • Bass • Reset Select A A U U D D I I O O .

  • Page 84: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. If you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system or a SRS system, turn off the TV’s internal speakers. AUDIO Clear Voice II : On •...

  • Page 85: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : On • Level Balance Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT:Off • Treble • Bass • Reset Select A A U U D D I I O O .

  • Page 86: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP For Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accom- panies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono.

  • Page 87: Audio Language

    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 Move Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID Select O O P P T T I I O O N N .

  • Page 88: On-Screen Menus Language Selection

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. OPTION Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption Demo Mode ISM Method Set ID Select O O P P T T I I O O N N . MENU Select M M e e n n u u L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e ( ( L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e ) ) .

  • Page 89: Caption Mode

    CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Captions are provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying cap- tioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog.

  • Page 90: Digital Broadcasting System Captions

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language...

  • Page 91: Caption Option

    Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is turned On. OPTION Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Demo Mode...

  • Page 92: Time Setting

    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 function. TIME Clock Off Time...

  • Page 93: Manual Clock Setup

    Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually. TIME Move Clock Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Select T T I I M M E E . MENU Select C C l l o o c c k k .

  • Page 94: Auto On/Off Time Setting

    TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The O O f f f f T T i i m m e e function overrides the O O n n T T i i m m e e function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the O O n n T T i i m m e e to work.

  • Page 95: Sleep Timer 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 Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer Del/Add/Fav Eject USB Q.

  • Page 96: Parental Control / Ratings

    PARENTAL 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 on the ratings sent by the broad- casting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.

  • Page 97: Lock System

    Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK Move Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Select L L O O C C K K . ENTER MENU Input the password.

  • Page 98: Set Password

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block ENTER MENU Input the password. Select S S e e t t p p a a s s s s w w o o r r d d . Choose any 4 digits for your new password.

  • Page 99: Channel Blocking

    CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch 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 Select L L O O C C K K .

  • Page 100: Movie & Tv Rating

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) 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 that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
  • Page 101 TV Rating Children - 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 audi- ences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.
  • Page 102 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. LOCK Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block ENTER MENU...
  • Page 103 TV Rating English - For CANADA only Selecting English rating system. LOCK Move Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block Select L L O O C C K K . ENTER MENU Input the password.
  • Page 104 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French Selecting Canadian French rating system. LOCK Lock System Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French Downloadable Rating Input Block ENTER MENU Input the password. Select T T V V R R a a t t i i n n g g - - F F r r e e n n c c h h . Select E E , G G , 8 8 a a n n s s + + , 1 1 3 3 a a n n s s + + , ENTER 1 1 6 6 a a n n s s + + , 1 1 8 8 a a n n s s + + , or B B l l o o c c k k i i n n g g o o f f f f .

  • Page 105: Downloadable Rating

    DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function is available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK Move Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Select L L O O C C K K .

  • Page 106: External Input Blocking

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block ENTER MENU Input the password. Select I I n n p p u u t t B B l l o o c c k k . ENTER Select input source.

  • Page 107: Key Lock

    KEY LOCK The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. OPTION Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language...

  • Page 108: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . The remote control doesn’t work Power is suddenly...
  • Page 109 T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the VOL or VOLUME button.

  • Page 110: Maintenance

    APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.

  • Page 111: Product Specifications

    50PQ30, 50PQ31, 50PQ30C (50PQ30-UA, 50PQ30-UD, 50PQ3 1- (42PQ30-UA, 42PQ30-UD, UD, 50PQ30C-UA) 42PQ3 1-UD,42PQ30C-UA) 40.5 x 28.3 x 1 2.1 inches 47 .9 x 32.2 x 1 3.8 inches 1 03 1.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1 2 1 6.7 x 81 8.1 x 353.0 mm 40.5 x 25.8 x 3.1 inches...

  • Page 112: Programming The Remote Control 1

    APPENDIX PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL (This feature is not available for all models.) The provided universal remote control can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Testing your remote control.
  • Page 113 JENSEN 012 031 033 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 KENWOOD 014 034 039 043 047 048 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 101 106 1 14 123 LLOYD 003 009 013 014 017 034 101 106 MAGIN...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX HDSTB Brand Codes ALPHASTAR DSR 123 AMPLICA BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 036 055 CHAPARRAL 008 009 012 077 CITOH CURTIS MATHES 050 145 DRAKE 005 006 007 010 01 1 052 1 12 1 16 DX ANTENNA 024 046 056 076 ECHOSTAR...

  • Page 115: Ir Codes

    IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. ■ 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform ■ Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Configuration of frame ■...
  • Page 116 APPENDIX Code Function (Hexa) POWER Q.MENU MENU INPUT 10-19 Number Key 0-9 - Dash(List) FLASHBK MUTE VOL + VOL - ENTER RETURN SIMPLINK AV MODE RATIO FREEZE ENERGY Info Green(Stop Yellow(Play l l l l Blue(Pause Code Note (Hexa) Remote control Button (Power On/Off) Remote control Button Remote control Button Remote control Button...

  • Page 117: External Control Through Rs-232C

    EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C The RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the TV’s functions externally. Note: RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232C control hardware and software. ■...
  • Page 118 APPENDIX RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. 7-Wire Configuration ( Serial female-female NULL modem cable ) D-Sub 9 Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. OPTION Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language Input Label SIMPLINK...

  • Page 119: Command Reference List

    Command Reference List C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 01. Power 02. Input Select 03.
  • Page 120 APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k a a ) ) To control Power On/Off of the TV.
  • Page 121 1 1 2 2 . . O O S S D D S S e e l l e e c c t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k l l ) ) To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.
  • Page 122 APPENDIX Data 05: Main/Sub Picture Main The table above lists the binary code which must be converted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example: The binary code to tune the sub source to an NTSC cable channel is “1000 0001”, which translates to “81” in Hex.

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