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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. www.lg.com...
  • Page 2 Ferrite Core (Gray) (This feature is available only 42PJ**** models.) SOCKET Ferrite core can be used to reduce RF noise when connecting the RF cable. The closer the location of the ferrite core to the “ANTENNA IN”, the better it is. The ferrite core can be used to Ferrite core can be used to reduce the electromagnetic waves in...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREPARATION TO USE A USB DEVICE PLASMA TV Models : 42/50PJ2***, 42/50PJ3***, When Connecting a USB Device ......31 42/50PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***, 50/60PK5*** ..A-1 Photo List ............33 Music List ............39 Movie List ............42 DivX Registration Code ........48 Deactivation ............49 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Antenna Connection ..........1...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS TIME SETTING Clock Setup ............72 Auto On/Off Time Setting ........73 Sleep Timer Setting ...........74 TELETEXT Switch On/Off ...........75 SIMPLE Text............75 TOP Text............75 FASTEXT ............76 Special Teletext Functions ........76 APPENDIX Troubleshooting ..........77 Maintenance ............79 Product Specifications ........80 IR Codes ............83 External Control Device Setup ......84...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    PREPARATION PLASMA TV Models : 42/50PJ2***, 42/50PJ3***, 42/50PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***, 50/60PK5***. 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. ■ Here shown may differ from your TV.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NOTE ► The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the picture is reduced, and this will reduce the overall running cost. CAUTION ► Do not step on the glass stand or subject it to any impact. It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may fall.
  • Page 7 42/50PJ3*** ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. POWER INPUT MENU VOLUME PROGRAMME Remote Control Sensor Touch Sensor • You can use the desired button function by touching. Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator •...
  • Page 8 PREPARATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ5*** 50/60PK5*** SPEAKER POWER INPUT MENU VOLUME PROGRAMME Touch Sensor • You can use the desired Remote Control Sensor button function by touching. Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator •...
  • Page 9 42/50PJ6*** ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. POWER INPUT MENU VOLUME PROGRAMME Touch Sensor Intelligent Sensor • You can use the desired button function by Adjusts picture according to the surrounding touching. conditions. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator •...

  • Page 10: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ3***, 42/50PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***, 50/60PK5*** Power Cord Socket Audio/Video Input (AV IN1/2) This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is Connect audio/video output from an external device to these jacks. indicated on the Specifications page.
  • Page 11 BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ2*** Power Cord Socket Variable Audio Output This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is Connect an external amplifier or add a subwoofer indicated on the Specifications page. Never to your surround sound system.

  • Page 12: Stand Installation

    PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, the product can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the bolt can deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt.

  • Page 13: Careful Installation Advice

    CAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE ■ You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall from the market. ■ Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. ■ The instructions shown below are a safer way to set up the TV, by fixing it to the wall, avoiding the possibility of it falling forwards if pulled.

  • Page 14: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. After Connecting the cables as necessary, install Cable Holder as shown and bundle the cables. Cable Holder SWIVEL STAND ■ This feature is not available for all models. After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position.
  • Page 15 NOT USING THE DESK-TYPE STAND ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. When installing the wall-mounted unit,use the protection cover. Insert the Protection cover into the TV until clicking sound. Protection Cover (Fixate the unit so that the guide is on the outer side.) EARTHING Ensure that you connect the earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.

  • Page 16: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    400 * 400 tions included with the mount. 42PJ5*** 400 * 400 ► LG is not liable for any accidents or damage to prop- erty or TV due to incorrect installation: 50PJ5*** 400 * 400 - Where a non-compliant VESA wall mount...
  • Page 17 REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTION Only 42/50PJ2*** When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby. ENERGY Adjust the power saving mode of the TV. SAVING AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds...

  • Page 18: Installing Batteries

    PREPARATION MENU Selects a menu. Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV view- ing from any menu. It helps users listen to human voices better. CLEAR VOICE II Q. MENU Select the desired quick menu source.( p.14 )  BACK Allows the user to move return one step in an inter- active application, EPG or other user interaction...
  • Page 19 REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTION Except 42/50PJ2*** When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby. ENERGY Adjust the power saving mode of the TV. SAVING AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds...
  • Page 20 PREPARATION MENU Selects a menu. Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV view- ing from any menu. Controls the USB menu. Q. MENU Select the desired quick menu source.( p.14 )  Allows the user to move return one step in an inter- BACK active application, EPG or other user interaction function.

  • Page 21: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA CONNECTION ■ For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. ■ An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket)

  • Page 22: Connecting With A Component Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cord until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ This section on EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly uses diagrams for the 42/50PJ3*** models. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. CONNECTIING WITH A COMPONENT CABLE Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the...

  • Page 23: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    connecting with an hDmi cable Connect the HDmi output of the external equip- ment (digital set-top box, DVD, etc.) to hDmi/DVi in 1(DVi), hDmi in 2 or hDmi in 3 (except for 42/50pJ2***) jack on the tV. turn on the external equipment. select hDmi1, hDmi2 or hDmi3 (except for 42/50pJ2***) input source using the inpUt but- ton on the remote control.

  • Page 24: Connecting With An Hdmi To Dvi Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP CONNECTING WITH AN HDMI TO DVI CABLE Connect the digital set-top box or the DVI out- put of the PC to HDMI/DVI IN 1(DVI) jack on the TV. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box or the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.

  • Page 25: Connecting With An Rca Cable

    CONNECTING WITH AN RCA CABLE Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR or external equipment. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.

  • Page 26: Connecting With A Rf Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP CONNECTING WITH A RF CABLE ■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Connect the ANTENNA OUT socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN socket of the VCR.

  • Page 27: Connecting With A D-Sub 15 Pin Cable

    CONNECTING WITH A D-SUB 15 PIN CABLE (Except 42/50PJ2***) This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN (PC) jack on the TV. Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.

  • Page 28: Supported Display Resolution

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP SUPPORTED DISPLAY RESOLUTION RGB-PC mode (Except 42/50PJ2***) HDMI/DTV mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 640x350 31.468 70.09 720x480 31.47 59.94 720x400 31.469 70.09 720x480 31.50 60.00 640x480 31.469 59.94 720x576 31.25 50.00 800x600 37.879 60.317...

  • Page 29: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    SCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE (Except 42/50PJ2***) SCREEN RESET Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings. This function works in the following mode: Component(Except 480i, 576i), RGB. Screen Move PICTURE Prev. Move ▲ Resolution • Brightness • Sharpness Auto Config.
  • Page 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUTO CONFIGURE (RGB [PC] MODE ONLY) Automatically adjust the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Auto configure This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, size and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.
  • Page 31 SELECTING RESOLUTION To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode at TV and selection at PC. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] (1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768) Screen PICTURE Move Prev. Move ▲ 1024 x 768 • Brightness Resolution •...

  • Page 32: Adjustment For Screen Position, Size, Phase

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ADJUSTMENT FOR SCREEN POSITION, SIZE, PHASE If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. Position operates in Component(except 480i, 576i), RGB mode. Size, Phase operate only in RGB mode. Screen PICTURE Move...

  • Page 33: Watching Tv / Programme Control

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the / I, INPUT or P∧∨...

  • Page 34: Quick Menu

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that 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. For Zoom Setting, select 16:9, Original, 4:3, 14:9, Zoom and Cinema Zoom in Ratio Menu.

  • Page 35: On Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. SETUP PICTURE AUDIO Move Move Move Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning...

  • Page 36: Auto Programme Tuning

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming, all previously stored service information will be deleted. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning...

  • Page 37: Manual Programme Tuning

    MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Storage Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning ◄ ► Programme Edit Programme Edit System Band V/UHF...

  • Page 38: Assigning A Station Name

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Storage Programme Edit Programme Edit System Band V/UHF Channel Fine ◄ ► Search ◄ ► Name C 02 Store Close ■...

  • Page 39: Programme Edit

    PROGRAMME EDIT When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using P ∧∨ button during TV viewing. If you wish to select the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme edit menu.
  • Page 40 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. ■ Deleting a programme The selected programme is deleted, all the • Select a programme number to be deleted. following programmes are shifted up one.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Programme List

    SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Programme List 1 ARD 2 BBC1 3 ARD 4 CO1 5 S46 6 C05 7 C06 8 C10 9 S11 Exit •...

  • Page 42: Favourite Programme Setup

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FAVOURITE PROGRAMME SETUP ■ Selecting favourite programme Favorite programmes is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes. Q.Menu Select your desired programme.

  • Page 43: Input List

    INPUT LIST Component 1 Component 2 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 Except for 42/50PJ2*** Except for 42/50PJ2*** INPUT Select the input source. • TV : Select it when watching the TV. • AV : Select it when watching the VCR or external equipment. •...

  • Page 44: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LABEL Selects a label for each input source. ◄ ► OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Component 1 Input Label Input Label Input Label Input Label Component 2 SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK...

  • Page 45: Simplink

    SIMPLINK This function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. The product 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 to the display through HDMI cable with- out additional cables and settings.
  • Page 46 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL CONNECTING TO HOME THEATER WITH THE SIMPLINK LOGO. Connect the HDMI/DVI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3(Except for 42/50PJ2***) terminal on the back of the TV and the HDMI output terminal of the Home Theater using HDMI cables.

  • Page 47: Simplink Functions

    Simplink FUnctionS Disc playback Control connected aV devices by pressing the ∧/∨/＜ / ＞, oK, ►, ▀ , l l, ◄◄ and ►► buttons. Direct play after connecting aV devices to the tV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings. Select aV device enables you to select one of the aV devices connected to the tV and operate it.

  • Page 48: Av Mode

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to external input. Disables the AV MODE. Cinema Optimizes video and audio for watching movies. Sport Optimizes video and audio for watching sports events. Game Optimizes video and audio for playing games.

  • Page 49: Initializing (Reset To Original Factory Settings)

    INITIALIZING (RESET TO ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS) Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all TV programmes. When the Initial Setting is completed, you must restart the Initializing setup. OPTION OPTION Move Move ▼...

  • Page 50: Key Lock

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Input Label Input Label...

  • Page 51: To Use A Usb Device

    TO USE A USB DEVICE ► It is not possible to use USB function in 42/50PJ2*** models. WHEN CONNECTING A USB DEVICE When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. “POP UP MENU” will not be displayed while the OSD including Menu is activated. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder.
  • Page 52 TO USE A USB DEVICE PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE USB DEVICE ► Only a USB storage device is recognizable. ► If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. ► A USB storage device using an automatic recognition programme may not be recognized. ►...

  • Page 53: Photo List

    NOTE ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ This feature is not available for all models. ► In order to avoid losing the USB memory stick, use the USB connector (sold sepa- rately) to fix the USB memory stick to the USB connector holder of the TV. USB connector holder USB Input port...
  • Page 54 TO USE A USB DEVICE PHOTO SELECTION AND POPUP MENU Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked Drive 1 Up Folder KR103 09/10/2008 JMJ001 KR101 09/10/2008 KR104 09/10/2008 KR102 09/10/2008 KR105 09/10/2008 JMJ001 09/10/2008 JMJ005 09/10/2008 JMJ002 09/10/2008 JMJ006 09/10/2008 1366 768, 125KB JMJ003 09/10/2008...
  • Page 55 SET UP THE MENU IN FULL-SIZED SCREEN You can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized screen. Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked Drive 1 Up Folder KR103 09/10/2008...
  • Page 56 TO USE A USB DEVICE Select the Slideshow , BGM, (Rotate), Delete or Hide. button to select the previous or next • < > photo. 1/17 1/17 Option Q.MENU button to select and control the menu • < > Slideshow Delete Hide on the full-sized screen.
  • Page 57 USING THE PHOTO LIST FUNCTION Choose Options Set Photo View. 1/17 1/17 Option Q.MENU Set Video. Slideshow Delete Hide Set Audio. Prev. NOTE ► If you select “Off” for TV speaker, Set Audio features in Choose Options will not work. Select the PopUp menu.
  • Page 58 TO USE A USB DEVICE ► When you select the Set Video. Set Video. Picture Mode Vivid Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Colour Temperature Noise Reduction NOTE Picture Reset ► mode is not supported in Set Video function. Prev. Make appropriate adjustments.(Refer to p.53 to 55, 58) ►...

  • Page 59: Music List

    MUSIC LIST Purchased m files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be sup- ported by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit. The On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV operation.

  • Page 60: Music Selection And Popup Menu

    TO USE A USB DEVICE MUSIC SELECTION AND POPUP MENU As shown, up to 6 music titles are listed per page. Music List Page 2/3 No Marked Music Title Duration 004. Sweet Box-Love. . . Up Folder 001. S001. mp3 03:33 003.
  • Page 61 USING THE MUSIC LIST FUNTION, PLAY Set Audio. Music List Page 2/3 No Marked Sound Mode Cinema Music Title Duration 004. Sweet Box-Love. . . Up Folder Auto Volume 001. S001. mp3 03:33 003. S002.mp3 04:45 Clear Voice II 004. S003.mp3 01:30 006.

  • Page 62: Movie List

    TO USE A USB DEVICE MOVIE LIST The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and supports Play. Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files. Editing such as delete and add is not allowed.

  • Page 63: Screen Components

    SCREEN COMPONENTS Select Movie List. Select USB. Moves to upper level folder Current page/Total pages Movie List Total number of marked Page 2/3 No Marked movie title movie Title Duration Corresponding buttons on Up Folder the remote control 00:03:33 Favorite Music 00:04:45 B001 00:01:13...

  • Page 64: Movie Selection And Popup Menu

    TO USE A USB DEVICE MOVIE SELECTION AND POPUP MENU Movie List Page 2/3 No Marked Title Duration movie Up Folder Favorite Music 00:03:33 B001 00:04:45 B002 00:01:13 640x480, 720KB B003 00:03:13 Up Folder B004 00:02:51 Navigation Popup Menu Page Change Mark Exit MARK...
  • Page 65 USING THE MUSIC LIST FUNTION, PLAY Choose Options. Set Video Play. Set Video. Set Audio. Prev. Q. MENU Option NOTE ► If you select “Off” for TV speaker, Set Audio features in Choose Options will not work. Select the PopUp menu. Select Set Video Play, Set Video or Set Audio.
  • Page 66 TO USE A USB DEVICE Subtitle Language Support Language French, Spanish, Catalan Basque, Portuguese, Italian, Albanian, Rhaeto- Latin1 Romanic, Dutch, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, Scottish, English Latin2 Czech, Hungarian, Ploish, Romanian, Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Sorvian Estonian, the Baltic languages Latvian(Lettish) and Lithuanian, Greenlandic Latin4 and Lappish Latin5...

  • Page 67: Using The Remote Control

    ► When you select the Set Audio. Set Audio. Sound Mode Cinema Auto Volume Clear Voice II Balance Prev. Show the Sound Mode, Auto Volume, Clear Voice II and Balance. Make appropriate adjustments. (Refer to p.62 to 66) USING THE REMOTE CONTROL When playing, repeatedly, press the REW ( ◄◄...

  • Page 68: Divx Registration Code

    To use a usB device divX RegisTRaTion code confirm the divX registration code number of the Tv. using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. With a divX registration code from other Tv, playback of rented or purchased divX file is not allowed. (only divX files matched with the registration code of the purchased Tv are playable.) Move Move...

  • Page 69: Deactivation

    DEACTIVATION 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 Move Photo List Photo List Music List Music List Movie List Movie List...

  • Page 70: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 16:9, Just Scan, Original, 4:3, 14:9, Zoom and Cinema Zoom1. If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
  • Page 71 • 14:9 • Cinema Zoom1 You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed enlarge the picture in correct proportion. in the same way as in 4:3, but is magnified to the left and Note:When enlarging or reducing the picture, right.

  • Page 72: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption. The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements and is adjusted to the comfort- able level to be viewed at home. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode.

  • Page 73: Preset Picture Settings

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS PICTURE MODE-PRESET Vivid Strengthen the contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness for vivid picture. Standard The most general screen display status. Maximize reducting the power consumption without hurting the picture quality. (Auto Power Saving) Optimizes power consumption. Cinema Optimizes video for watching movies.

  • Page 74: Manual Picture Adjustment

    PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE MODE-USER OPTION Contrast Adjusts the signal level between black and white in the picture. Brightness Adjusts the base level of the signal in the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image.

  • Page 75: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Dynamic Contrast(Off/Low/High) Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The resolution of gradation is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. This feature refers to dynamic contrast, and enhances the feeling of presence that contrast controls are intended to give by using dimming and other input signals.

  • Page 76: Advanced - Black(Darkness) Level

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL Makes dark parts on the screen look darker. This function works in the following mode: TV, AV, COMPONENT or HDMI. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move ▼ ▼ • Brightness • Brightness Dynamic Contrast High • Sharpness •...

  • Page 77: Advanced - Film Mode

    ADVANCED - FILM MODE Makes video clips recorded in film look more natural. This feature operates only in TV, AV and Component 480i/576i mode. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move ▼ ▼ • Brightness • Brightness Dynamic Contrast High • Sharpness • Sharpness Dynamic Colour High •...

  • Page 78: Picture Reset

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move ▼ ▼ • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness • Colour • Colour • Tint • Tint Resetting video configuration..•Colour Temperature 0 •Colour Temp •...

  • Page 79: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method

    IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen or still picture from a PC/Video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remaining even when you change the image. Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the screen for prolonged periods.

  • Page 80: Demo Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL DEMO MODE Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. It is not possible to use Demo Mode in Home Use mode. In Store Demo, Demo Mode is automatically set to On. OPTION OPTION Move...

  • Page 81: Mode Setting

    MODE SETTING We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use ” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo ” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. Mode setting OPTION Move ▼ Menu Language : English Selecting the environment.

  • Page 82: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each programme.

  • Page 83: Clear Voice Ii

    CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II...

  • Page 84: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport or Game and you can also adjust the Treble, Bass. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the TV sets the appro- priate sound options based on the programme content.

  • Page 85: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    INFINITE SOUND Select this option to sound realistic. • Infinite Sound : Infinite Sound is a patented Select AUDIO. LG proprietary sound processing technology that strives immersive 5.1 surround sound impression with front two loudspeakers. Select Infinite sound. Select On or Off.

  • Page 86: Balance

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off • Level •...

  • Page 87: Tv Speakers On/ Off Setup

    TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In AV COMPONENT, RGB and HDMI with HDMI to DVI cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal. If you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system, turn off the TV’s internal speakers. AUDIO AUDIO Move...

  • Page 88: Audio Reset

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move ▼ ▼ : Level : Level Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard • Infinite Sound : Off •...

  • Page 89: I/Ii

    I/II STEREO/DUAL RECEPTION (IN ANALOGUE MODE ONLY) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Select Audio. Select the sound output. Broadcast On Screen Display Mono MONO Stereo STEREO Dual DUAL I, DUAL II, DUAL I+II ■...

  • Page 90: Nicam Reception

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM RECEPTION If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received. When NICAM mono is received, you can select NICAM MONO or FM MONO.

  • Page 91: On-Screen Menu Language Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION The installation guide menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time. S elect your desired language. * If you want to change Language/ Country selection Select OPTION. Select Menu Language. Select your desired language.

  • Page 92: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the TV is unplugged, reset the clock. TIME TIME Move Move Clock Clock Clock Clock Hour Off Time...

  • Page 93: Auto On/Off Time Setting

    AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. Two hours after the TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to stand- by mode unless a button has been pressed. The Off time function overrides the On timer function if both are set to the same time.

  • Page 94: Sleep Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Select Sleep Timer. Select Off, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 240 min. When you switch the TV off, the preset sleep timer is cancelled.

  • Page 95: Teletext

    TELETEXT This feature is not available in all countries. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to- the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.

  • Page 96: Fastext

    TELETEXT FASTEXT The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. ■ Page selection Press the T.OPT button and then use ∧∨ button to select menu. Display the index page. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with corresponding coloured buttons.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    appenDix tRoUbleShooting appenDix the tV does not operate properly. ■ Check to see if there is any object between the tV and the remote control causing an obstruction. ensure you are pointing the remote control directly the remote control at the tV. does not work ■...
  • Page 98 appenDix the audio function does not work. ■ Check whether the tV is switched on. ■ press the + or - button. picture oK & no ■ sound muted? press mute button. sound ■ try another channel. the problem may be with the broadcast. ■...

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. CLEANING THE SCREEN A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of luke- warm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.

  • Page 100: Product Specifications

    appendix product SpecificationS 42pJ2 *** 50pJ2 *** MOdeLS 42pJ250r-ta 50pJ250r-ta 42pJ251r-tB dimensions with■stand 988.0■mm■x■678.7■mm■x■260.0■mm 1171.4■mm■x■781.8■mm■x■309.7■mm (Width■x■Height■x■ depth) without■stand 988.0■mm■x■617.8■mm■x■55.3■mm 1171.4■mm■x■720.9■mm■x■■55.3■mm with■stand 21.6■kg 30.0■kg Weight without■stand 20.0■kg 27.6■kg 42pJ3 *** 50pJ3 *** MOdeLS 42pJ350r-ta 50pJ350r-ta 42pJ351c-ta 50pJ351c-ta 42pJ351r-tc 50pJ351r-tc dimensions with■stand 988.0■mm■x■678.7■mm■x■260.0■mm 1171.4■mm■x■781.8■mm■x■309.7■mm (Width■x■Height■x■...
  • Page 101 42PJ5 *** 50PJ5 *** MODELS 42PJ560R-TA 50PJ560R-TA Dimensions with stand 1105.0 mm x 682.7 mm x 260.0 mm 1286.7 mm x 781.8 mm x 309.7 mm (Width x Height x Depth) without stand 1105.0 mm x 621.8 mm x 60.0 mm 1286.7 mm x 720.9 mm x 60.0 mm with stand 24.6 kg...
  • Page 102 APPENDIX 50PK5*** 60PK5*** MODELS 60PK550R-TA 50PK550R-TA 50PK551C-TA 60PK551C-TA Dimensions with stand 1171.4 mm x 786.2 mm x 309.7mm 1392.0 mm x 915.0 mm x 384.0 mm (Width x Height x Depth) without stand 1171.4 mm x 724.4 mm x 55.3mm 1392.0 mm x 852.0 mm x 55.3 mm with stand 31.0kg...

  • Page 103: Ir Codes

    IR CODES *This feature is not available for all models. Code (Hexa) Function Note POWER R/C BUTTON Energy Saving R/C BUTTON INPUT R/C BUTTON R/C BUTTON Q.MENU R/C BUTTON MENU R/C BUTTON R/C BUTTON R/C BUTTON Up (∧) R/C BUTTON Down (∨) R/C BUTTON Left (...

  • Page 104: External Control Device Setup

    APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C SETUP Connect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s func- tions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the product back panel.

  • Page 105: Set Id

    SET ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. p.89 Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. ► OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock...

  • Page 106: Communication Parameters

    APPENDIX COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ■ Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) ■ Stop bit : 1 bit ■ Data length : 8 bits ■ Communication code : ASCII code ■ Parity : None ■ Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Command Reference List COMMAND COMMAND...
  • Page 107 01. Power (Command: k a) 04. Volume Mute (Command: k e) ► To control Power On/Off of the TV. ► To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button Transmission on remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 00 : Power Off 01 : Power On...
  • Page 108 APPENDIX 08. Colour (Command: k i) Transmission ► To adjust the screen colour. You can also adjust colour in the PICTURE menu. [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 00 : Lock off 01 : Lock on [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement Data Min : 00 to Max : 64 [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]...
  • Page 109 17. Abnormal State (Command: k z) 19 . Auto Configure (Command: j u) ► To recognize an abnormal state. ► To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking Transmission automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode. [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Acknowledgement [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 110 APPENDIX 21. Tune Command/ Channel Tuning (Command: m a) ► Tune Channel to following Physical number. Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][Cr] Data0, Data1: Programme Number Data0: High byte Data1: Low byte Data2: Attribute RF Source Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 111 24. Input select (Command: x b) (Main Picture Input) ► To select input source for TV. Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data : Structure External Input Input Number External Input Data Analogue Component RGB-PC HDMI INPUT Number Data Input1 Input2 Input3 Input4 Acknowledgement...
  • Page 112 Record the model number and serial number of the TV. Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when requiring any service. Model : Serial No. :...

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