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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "fac-
tory default (Home Use)" setting.
Changing the factory default settings or enabling
other features may increase power consumption that
could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENER-
GY STAR.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
42PQ10
50PQ10
50PS1 1
60PS11
42PQ12
50PQ12
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
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 : SAC33575902(0904-REV00)
www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca

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  • Page 1 Changing the factory default settings or enabling LG Customer Information Center other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENER- GY STAR. P/NO : SAC33575902(0904-REV00) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.com...

  • Page 2: Warning / Caution

    Do not attempt to modify this product in any way cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system without written authorization from LG Electronics. of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry Unauthorized modification could void the user’s as practical.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from Heed all warnings. the apparatus. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical a thunder or lighting storm. shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet hands.
  • Page 5 A A N N T T E E N N N N A A S S V V e e n n t t i i l l a a t t i i o o n n 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 Install your TV where there is proper ventila- tion.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) ........- Channel Editing .
  • Page 7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL APPENDIX Troubleshooting Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ..........

  • Page 8: Features Of This Tv

    AC3 digital audio. A subset of digital best their LG HDTV has to offer. television, HDTV formats include 1080i and 720p Sophisticated and detailed calibrations can be made resolutions.

  • 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. 1.5V 1.5V Protection Cover Owner’s Manual Remote Control Power Cord Batteries...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Information

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ CAUTION When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the (power) button on the TV. (The remote control will not work when the (power) button on the TV is switched off. ) (Except 60PS1 1) 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ12 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator...
  • Page 11 50PS11 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on. INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT INPUT MENU MENU ENTER ENTER INPUT MENU ENTER VOLUME CHANNEL POWER...

  • Page 12: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ12, 50PS1 1 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA/ CABLE IN VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO 60PS11 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO /DVI IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN REMOTE CONTROL IN S-VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 13: Stand Instruction

    STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ Detachment Installation Carefully place the TV screen side down on a Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage.

  • Page 14: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. CAUTION Do not mount near or above any type of heat source.

  • Page 15: Vesa Wall Mounting

    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. ■...

  • 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 1. How to connect Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the H H D D M M I I I I N N 1 1 or 2 2 (For 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ1 2, 50PS1 1), H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 or 3 3 (For 60PS1 1) jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary.
  • Page 20 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection (For 60PS1 1) 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the OPTICAL H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 or 3 3 jack on the TV. AUDIO IN DIGITAL (RGB/DVI)

  • Page 21: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect COMPONENT IN Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the VIDEO AUDIO 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 or 2 2 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) .

  • Page 22: Connect The Hdmi Output Of The Dvd To The H H D D M M I I I I N N 1 1

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the H H D D M M I I I I N N 1 1 or 2 2 (For 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ1 2, 50PS1 1), H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 or 3 3 (For 60PS1 1) jack on the TV.

  • Page 23: Vcr Setup

    VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 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 ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 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 ANT OUT OUTPUT VCR.

  • Page 25: Other A/V Source Setup

    OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set 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.

  • Page 26: Usb Connection

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION (For 60PS1 1) 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 (For 60PS1 1) This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection AUDIO OUT 1. How to connect DMI/DVI IN 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) NOTES 60PS1 1: To get the the best picture quality, Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency ( KHz ) Frequency ( Hz ) adjust the PC graphics card to 1920x1080. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode 31.468 70.08 720x400...
  • Page 29 Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The 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. Screen Move Prev.
  • 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. Screen PICTURE Move Prev.
  • 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. 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ12, 50PS1 1 For 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ12 INFO POWER INPUT AV MODE POWER SAVING INFO Displays channel information at the top of the screen. For 50PS1 1 p p .
  • Page 33 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 Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.
  • Page 34 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 60PS1 1 POWER ENERGY SAVING Select the remote operating mode: TV, STB or DVD. TV/STB/DVD INPUT Q. MENU MENU POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. ENERGY SAVING Adjusts the Energy Saving. Q.MENU Opens the list of Quick Menu options.
  • Page 35 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 36: Turning On Tv

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. I I N N P P U U T T C C H H ( ( In standby mode to turn TV on, press the (Except 60PS1 1), button on the TV or press...

  • 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: On-Screen Menus Selection

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION For 42/50PQ10, 42/50PQ12, 50PS11 Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Volume : Off Aspect Ratio : 16:9...
  • Page 39 For 60PS1 1 Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Auto Tuning Clear Voice II : On Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Manual Tuning...

  • 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 CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Channel Edit Processing Auto Tuning...

  • 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 CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning...

  • Page 43: Channel Editing

    Channel Editing When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using CH button during 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. Channel List This padlock is displayed 83-0 when the channel is locked 15-1 with parental control 18-2 Exit 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 .

  • 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 F F A A V V (Favorite) button repeatedly.

  • Page 46: Brief Information

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL BRIEF INFORMATION Brief Info shows the present screen information. INFO ENTER Show the Brief Info on the screen. Return to TV viewing RETURN No Program Information. 10:40 AM DOLBY DIGITAL Wed, Aug 21, 2009 10:10 AM 11:40 AM Multilingual Caption...

  • Page 47: Input List

    INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ Component1 Component2 INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. INPUT For 42/50PQ10 Component1 42/50PQ12 50PS1 1 HDMI2 HDMI1 Component2...

  • 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 OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK...

  • Page 49: Av Mode

    AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the A A V V M M O O D D E E button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “C C i i n n e e m m a a ” in AV mode, ■...

  • Page 50: Simplink

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL (For 60PS1 1) 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.
  • 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 For 60PS1 1 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 the 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 USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Top Folder DriveA DriveA 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu Move Page Mark MARK Exit USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked When you select a file (not folder), this PopUp Free Space 150MB...
  • 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. USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Top Folder DriveA DriveA 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu...
  • Page 56 Select the S S l l i i d d e e s s h h o o w w , B B G G M M , ENTER ( ( R R o o t t a a t t e e ) ) , D D e e l l e e t t e e , O O p p t t i i o o n n , or H H i i d d e e . . button to select the previous or ■...

  • 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. USB Device MUSIC LIST P P l l a a y y (During stop): Play the selected music. Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB DriveA Title Duration Once a song finishes playing, the next selected...
  • 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: 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 * Only DTV/CADTV/Component/HDMI- Aspect Ratio 16:9 DTV/DVI-DTV (720p/1 080i/1 080p)
  • Page 61 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro- Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with portion to fill the entire screen. an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Scan Zoom Normally the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%.

  • Page 62: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING For 60PS1 1 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 require- ments and is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home.

  • Page 63: 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 Vivid Standard Cinema Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 Vivid Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Expert2 Caption English...

  • Page 64: Manual Picture Adjustment-User Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness Enter •...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Expert Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL E E x x p p e e r r t t 1 1 and E E x x p p e e r r t t 2 2 provide more categories which users can set as By segmenting categories, they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users.
  • Page 67 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 68: Picture Reset

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness 50 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Sharpness 60 • Color •...

  • Page 69: 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 OPTION Move...

  • Page 70: 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 OPTION Move...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : On Clear Voice II : On •...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : On Clear Voice II : On •...

  • Page 75: Balance

    BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : On Clear Voice II : On Balance • Level •...

  • Page 76: 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 AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter...

  • Page 77: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter • Level • Level Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT:Off • SRS TruSurround XT:Off Resetting audio configuration...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Menu Language(Language): English English Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Spanish...

  • Page 80: 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 OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Menu Language(Language): English English Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Español Input Label Input Label...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 OPTION Move...

  • Page 83: 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 OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Menu Language(Language): English Menu Language(Language): English Custom Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Size A Standard...

  • Page 84: 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 TIME Move...

  • Page 85: Manual Clock Setup

    Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Manual Clock Clock Off Time : Off Off Time : Off Year 2008 On Time : Off On Time : Off Month Sleep Timer : Off Sleep Timer : Off...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 16:9 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio English Sleep Timer Del/Add/Fav...

  • Page 88: 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 89 Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : On Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General...
  • Page 90 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Confirm Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children...

  • Page 91: 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 Ch.Change Move...

  • Page 92: Movie & Tv Rating

    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 that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password...
  • Page 95 TV Rating English - For CANADA only Selecting English rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Blocking off : Permits all Lock System : Off Lock System : Off programs Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-English TV Rating-French TV Rating-French...
  • Page 96 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - For CANADA only Selecting Canadian French rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Blocking off : Permits all Set Password Set Password programs Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English...

  • Page 97: Downloadable Rating

    DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function is available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Humor Block Channel Block Channel Sport...

  • Page 98: External Input Blocking

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Component1 Movie Rating Movie Rating Component2 Component1 TV Rating-Children...

  • Page 99: 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 OPTION Move...

  • Page 100: 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 . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control ■...
  • Page 101 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 102: 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 103: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PQ10, 42PQ12 50PQ10, 50PQ12 MODEL (42PQ10-UB, 42PQ12-UD) (50PQ10-UB, 50PQ12-UD) 40.5 x 28.3 x 12.1 inches 47 .9 x 32.2 x 13.8 inches Dimensions With stand 1031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1216.7 x 818.1 x 353.0 mm (Width x Height 40.5 x 25.8 x 3.1 inches...

  • Page 104: Programming The Remote Control

    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 105 145 147 VIDEOSONIC 047 048 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 WARDS 003 013 017 024 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 031 033 034 040 031 033 034 040 101 106 1 14 123 053 054 101 053 054 131...
  • Page 106 APPENDIX HDSTB Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes ALPHASTAR DSR 123 HOUSTON TRACKER 033 037 039 051 PROSAT AMPLICA 057 104 066 106 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 HUGHES REALISTIC 043 074 CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 JANIEL 060 147 SAMSUNG 036 055 JERROLD...

  • Page 107: 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 Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame ■...
  • Page 108 APPENDIX Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) POWER Remote control Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code Q.MENU Remote control Button (TV Input Selection) MENU Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code INPUT Remote control Button (Only Power On) 10-19 Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button...

  • Page 109: External Control Through Rs-232C

    EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C For 60PS1 1 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 110 APPENDIX RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. 7-Wire Configuration 3-Wire Configurations ( Serial female-female NULL modem cable ) ( Not standard ) D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’.
  • Page 111 Command Reference List DATA DATA 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 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 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 00 ~ 01...
  • Page 112 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 ) ) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] To control Power On/Off of the TV.
  • Page 113 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 ) ) 1 1 8 8 .
  • Page 114 APPENDIX Data 05: Main/Sub Two/One Using Physical Step Part Channel Picture Channel Reserved Main NTSC Air No Use NTSC Cable ATSC Air ATSC Cable_std ATSC Cable_hrc ATSC Cable_irc ATSC cable_auto Reserved Reserved 2 2 2 2 . . C C h h a a n n n n e e l l A A d d d d / / D D e e l l ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m b b ) ) The table above lists the binary code which must be converted to Hexadecimal before sending.

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