WARNING / CAUTION WARNING/ CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Class B digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical Never touch this apparatus or antenna during 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.
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ANTENNAS Moving Outdoor antenna grounding Make sure product turned off, unplugged and all cables have been removed. It If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow may take 2 or more people to carry larger TVs. precautions below. An outdoor antenna system Do not press against or put stress on the front should not be located...
CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION ......A Input List ............Input Label ............. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......AV Mode ............FEATURE OF THIS TV ....... 6 SIMPLINK ............Accessories ............Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control ....44 Front Panel Information ........Preset Picture Settings Back Panel Information ........
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Troubleshooting ..........Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ...._% Maintenance ........... Clear Voice ............. Product Specifications ........Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode) ....58 IR Codes ............Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode ... 59 External Control Through RS-232C ....92 Balance ............
FEATURE OF THIS TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SRS(O) _ is a trademark of SRSLabs, Inc. ITI DOLBY "Dolby "and the double-D symbol are trademarks of TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under DIGITAL I Dolby Laboratories. license from SRSLabs, Inc.
PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION _ Image shown may differ from your TV. Installation Detachment "O Carefully place the TV screen side down on a Only Z42PG10 cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from...
VESA WALL MOUNTING Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest installer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed...
PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENTFALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND ,,,IYou should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. ,,,iImage shown may differ from your TV. I'tl We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.
mTo 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) "O Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 01_ To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air or unscrambled digital cable signals without an external digital set-top box.
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HDMI Connection 1. How to connect onnect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to use ,l_Turn on the digital set-top box.
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVl IN1, 2, or HDMI IN5 jack on the Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDE01 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1...
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. 2. How to use 01_ T urn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Use the ISM feature in the Option menu to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. If the 4:3 picture format is used;...
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to use 01_ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.
OTHERA/V SOURCESETUP Camcorder Video Game Set 1. How to connect Connect AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to use Select the AV2 input source on the TV using the INPUT...
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP PCSETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. No display driver is needed. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection 1. How to connect onnect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB (PC) jack on the TV.
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. iiIii_iiiiii!i_iiii!iii!ii!i!M!ii!iiiii!i!ii!i!i_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii "0 Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Select Resolution. Select the desired resolution.
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Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Select PICTURE. • If the position of the image is still not Select Screen (RGB-PC).
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT 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. Select PICTURE. _ Position: This function is to adjust pic- ture to left/right...
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Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Size, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Select Reset. Select Yes.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. RATIO Change the aspect ratio._ p.44 SLEEP Select the amount of time before your TV turns off auto- Q'MENU MENU INPUT matically._...
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THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. Also closes menus. SIMPLINK See a list of SimpLink compatible devices that are currently connected to the TV.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. 01_ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the d)/I , INPUT, (A or V) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH(^...
INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when purchasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be activated from the user menus.
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. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. 01_ C aption: Select on or off.
ON-SCREENMENUSSELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. -r" < -r" > For USA For Canada Display each menu. Select a menu item. Enter to the pop up menu. Return to TV viewing.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNELSETUP 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. < -r" >...
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. -r" < -r" > Select CHANNEL. Select Manual Tuning. 01_ A password is required to gain access to Select DTV, TV, CADTV, or CATV.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNELSETUP Channel Editing A channel list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button. The channels in the list are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Custom List are displayed in gray.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. -r" < -r" > With using OPTION menu With using INPUT button Select OPTION. Select the source. Select the label. Select Input Label.
AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. -r" < > Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. Return to TV viewing. 01_ I f you select "Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode"...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL C,_ImPLInK This function operates only with devices with the logo. _ImPLlnK The TV might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and...
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SIMPLINK Functions _ Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- out additional settings. _Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. Disc playback: Control connected AV devices by pressing the ^ v <...
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 RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. "O Select the desired picture format. Return to TV viewing.
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Zoom Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the pic- the source'simage. ture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. (4:3"* 4:3) v..
PICTURECONTROL PRESETPICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - Preset There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, or change each setting manually. "O Select Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport, Game, Expert1, or Expert2. Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport,...
Color Tone - Preset Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. "O Select PICTURE. Select Advanced Control. Select Color Temperature.
PICTURECONTROL MANUAL PICTUREADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. "O Select PICTURE. Select Picture Mode. Select Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport, or Game. Select Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint. Make appropriate adjustments.
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. "O Select PICTURE. Select Picture Mode. Select Expert1 or Expert2. Select Expert Control.
PICTURECONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Fresh Contrast: Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the reflection. Fresh Color: Adjusts the color of the reflection automatically to reproduce as close as possible natural colors. Noise Reduction: Removes interference up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.
PICTURECONTROL ADVANCED CONTROL- FILM MODE Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you activate Film Mode (2;:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 50 fps video for display. This feature operates only in TV (Analog...
PICTURERESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. "O Select PICTURE. Select Reset. Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing.
PICTURECONTROL IMAGESTICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen still picture from a PC/video game 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.
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. Select AUDIO. Select Auto Volume. 1-11 Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
CLEAR VOICE By differentiating the human sound range from others, it boosts the sound level of voices. Select AUDIO. Select Clear Voice. Select 0 n or Off. l'rl If you select "Clear Voice-On': Return to the previous menu. TruSurround feature will work.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESETSOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory and are...
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT- USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Select AUDIO. Make appropriate adjustments. Select Sound Mode. Return to the previous menu. Select Standard, Music, Return to TV viewing. Cinema, Sport, or Game. Select Treble or Bass.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. Select AUDIO. Select Balance. l'rl Make appropriate adjustments. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
TV SPEAKERSONIOFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Select AUDIO. Select TV Speaker. l'rl Select 0 n or Off. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. Select AUDIO. Select Reset. l'rl Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing.
STEREO/SAP BROADCASTSETUP 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.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. Select OPTION. Select Language. l'rl Select Audio. Select your desired language: English, Spanish, or French Return to the previous menu.
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. Select OPTION. Select Language. l'rl Select Menu. Select your desired language. From this point on, the on-screen menus will be shown in the selected language. Return to the previous menu.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Caption must be 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...
Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear 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. Select OPTION.
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. Select OPTION. 010rl Size: Set the word size. 010r_ Font: Select a typeface for the text. Select Caption 0_Text Color:...
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 SETTING Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually. Select TIME. Select Clock. Select Manual. Select the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. Set the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minutes option. Return to the previous menu.
AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The Off Time function overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work.
TIME SETTING SLEEPTIMER SETTING The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. Select Off, 10,20,30,60,90,120, 180, or 240 minutes. Return to TV viewing.
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING TV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 minutes. Select TIME. Select Auto Sleep. Select 0 n or Off. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
PARENTALCONTROL / 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.
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PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. Select LOCK. Input the password. Select Set password. Choose any 4 digits for your new password. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, re-enter the same 4 digits on the Confirm. Return to the previous menu.
CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. Block/Unblock ,_Move CH MovePage Previ..Exit Select LOCK. Input the password. Select Block Channel. Select a channel to block or unblock. Block or unblock a channel.
PARENTALCONTROL / 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.
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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...
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PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General - ForUSAonly Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. Select LOCK. Input the password. Select TV Rating-General. ,i_Age (applies to TV-G,TV-PG,TV-14,TV- Select Age, Dialogue, Language, MA).
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TV Rating English - For CANADA only Selecting canadian english language rating system. !\i,__ Select LOCK. 01_ E (Exempt) Input the password. 01_ C (Children) 01_ C8+ (Children eight years and older) 01_ G (General programming, suitable for Select TV Rating-English. all audiences) 0101_ PG (Parental Guidance)
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PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - For CANADA only Selecting canadian french language rating system. Select LOCK. 0,_ E (Exempt) Input the password. 0,_ G (General) 01_ 8 ans+ (General-Not convenient for lit- tle children) Select TV Rating-French. 01_ 13ans+ (Not convenient for children of 13 years and younger) t"t3...
DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function may become available in the future and will be available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Regions Rating data. 01_ Based on rating table, your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual.
PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. Select LOCK. Input the password. Select Input Block. Select input source. Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
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.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING mini Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. i,i,i E nsure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -).
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Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Sound muted? Press MUTE button. Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. Are the audio cables installed properly? Adjust Balance in menu option. A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the product.
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40.9 x 28.7 x 12.1 inches 48.2 x 55.4 x 14.5 inches 1040.0 x 729.0 x 508.0 1224.7 x 849.0 x 564.0 5Z3 pounds / 26.0 kg 91.4 pounds / 41.5 kg 52.9 pounds / 24.0 kg 83.9 pounds / 38.1 kg AC100-120V- 50/60Hz AC100-240V-...
IR CODES 1. How to Connect 01_ Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes 0_ Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 3Z917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame...
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Discrete IR Code (TV Input Selection) MENU Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code INPUT Remote Control Button (Only Power On) Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button POWER OFF Discrete IR Code .._ (Dash)Remote Control (Only Power Off) Discrete IR Code (AV2 Input Selection) Remote control Button...
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. 01_ Note: RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232C control...
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RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. 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'. _ p.97. Select OPTION. Select Set ID. Choose the desired TV ID number. The adjustment range of Set ID is 1-99.
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Command Reference List 00 - 01 00 ~ 64 15. Bass 00 ~ 64 02. Input Select p.95) _ance 00 - 64 p.95) 00 ~ 02 04. Screen Mute 00 ~ 01 17. Color Temperature 00 - 01 18. I (_, p.96) 06,Vo ume Control 00 ~ 64...
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Volume Control (Command: k f) Power (Command: k a) To control Power On/Off of the TV. To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on Transmission[k] [a] [] [Set !D] [] [Data] [Cr] remote control. Data 00: Power Off Data 01 : Power On Transmission [k] [f] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Acknowledgement[a][]...
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OSD Select (Command: k I) 18. ISM Method (Command: j p) To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. Transmission [k] [I][] [Set ID][ ] [Data] [Cr] Transmission[j] [p][] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 00: OSD off Data 01 : OSD on Data 01 : Inversion...
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Data 05: The table above lists the binary code which must be 22. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) To add and delete the channels. converted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example: The binary code to tune the sub source to an NTSC TransmissiOn [m] [b][] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] cable channel is "1000...