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LG 42PQ20 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS...
  • Page 3 Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Image shown may differ from your TV. Use of ferrite core (This item is not included for all models.)
  • Page 4 CONTENTS...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. CAUTION When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the main power button on the TV (When the power is turned off with the main power button on the TV, it will not be turned on with the remote control.) 42/50PQ30 ** , 50PS30 ** Remote Control...
  • Page 7 42/50PQ20 ** Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on. INPUT MENU INPUT MENU INPUT MENU VOLUME PROGRAMME POWER INPUT MENU POWER...
  • Page 8 PREPARATION 42/50PQ60 ** , 50PS60 ** PROGRAMME VOLUME MENU Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor INPUT Adjusts picture accord- ing to the surrounding POWER conditions Power/Standby Indicator INPUT MENU POWER Illuminates red in standby mode. • The LED is off while the TV remains on. •...

  • Page 9: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. AV IN 3 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN AV IN 3 Power Cord Socket RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. indicated on the Specifications page.

  • Page 10: Stand Installation

    PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR STAND INSTALLATION WIRE ARRANGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tight- ened fully, the product can tilt forward after the ■...

  • Page 11: Wall Mount: Horizontal Installation

    Further information, refer to the instructions tighten them securely in the upper holes. included with the mount. LG is not liable for any accidents or damage to property or TV due to incorrect installation: Secure the wall brackets with the bolts on the - Where a non-compliant VESA wall mount is used.

  • Page 12: Antenna Connection

    PREPARATION 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. ■ AV IN 3 Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket)

  • Page 13: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ This section on EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly uses diagrams for the 42PQ30 ** models. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Set-Top Box With An Hdmi Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting a set-top box with an HDMI cable Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 jack on the TV.

  • Page 15: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N A A U U D D I I O O jacks on the TV.

  • Page 16: Connecting With A Euro Scart Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a Euro Scart cable Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the A A V V 1 1 Euro scart socket on the TV. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. Select A A V V 1 1 input source using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Hdmi Cable

    Connecting with a S-Video cable VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S S - - V V I I D D E E O O input on the TV. OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A A U U D D I I O O input jacks on the TV.

  • Page 18: Vcr Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ Connecting with a RF Cable ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT ANT IN SWITCH Wall Jack Antenna Connect the A A N N T T O O U U T T socket of the VCR to the A A N N T T E E N N N N A A I I N N socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the A A N N T T I I N N socket of the VCR.
  • Page 19 Connecting with a Euro Scart cable Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the A A V V 1 1 Euro scart socket on the TV. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) Select A A V V 1 1 input source using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 20: Connecting With A Rca Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a RCA cable Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.

  • Page 21: Insertion Of Ci Module

    INSERTION OF CI MODULE - - T T o o v v i i e e w w t t h h e e e e n n c c r r y y p p t t e e d d ( ( p p a a y y ) ) s s e e r r v v i i c c e e s s i i n n d d i i g g i i t t a a l l T T V V m m o o d d e e .

  • Page 22: Other A/V Source Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 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 Camcorder external equipment. Match the jack colours. ( Video = Video Game Set yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) Select...

  • Page 23: Connecting With A D-Sub 15 Pin Cable

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. Connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable HDMI IN Connect the RGB 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 24: Supported Display Resolution

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Supported Display Resolution RGB-PC, HDMI/DVI-PC mode HDMI/DVI-DTV mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x400 31.468 70.08 31.469 59.94 640x480 640x480 31.469 59.94 31.469 720x480 59.94 800x600 37 .879 60.31 31.47 31.50 1024x768 48.363 60.00 31.25...
  • Page 25 NOTE...

  • Page 26: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Reset Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. SCREEN Move RETURN Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto Config.

  • Page 27: Adjustment For Screen Position, Size, Phase

    Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the pic- ture phase manually. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. SCREEN RETURN Move Prev.
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Selecting Resolution To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] SCREEN Move RETURN Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 Auto Config.
  • Page 29 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. A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e 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 30: Watching Tv / Programme Control

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Only 42/50PQ20 ** , 42/50PQ30 ** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. TV/RAD Selects Radio, TV and DTV channel. POWER AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds when con- necting AV devices.( p p .
  • Page 31 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN POWER ENERGY SAVING AV MODE MUTE Switches the sound on or off. Programme Selects a programme. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set of screen information to the next UP/DOWN one. SIMPLINK / Controls SIMPLINK or USB menu(Photo List and Music LIST Q.VIEW USB Menu...
  • Page 32 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL (Except for 42/50PQ20 ** , 42/50PQ30 ** ) ENERGY SAVING Adjust the power saving mode of the TV. ENERGY SAVING RATIO Selects your desired picture format. POWER Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby. RATIO INPUT External input mode rotate in regular sequence.

  • Page 33: Installing Batteries

    ENERGY SAVING VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN RATIO Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu. MARK Displays the selected favourite programme. Switches the sound on or off. MUTE Programme Selects a programme. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set of screen information to the next UP/DOWN one.

  • Page 34: Turning On The Tv

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. INPUT Initializing setup Note: PROGRAMME SELECTION NUMBER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT MUTE...

  • Page 35: Quick Menu

    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. 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. A A u u d d i i o o : Selects the sound output.
  • Page 36 SETUP PICTURE AUDIO Move Move Move Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Clear Voice I I : On Programme Edit Picture Mode : Vivid • Level Software Update : On •...

  • Page 37: Auto Programme Tuning

    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 Programme Edit Programme Edit...

  • Page 38: Manual Programme Tuning

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN DIGITAL MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually add a programme to your programme list. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Your receiver will add this channel to your channel list.
  • Page 39 MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN ANALOGUE MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit Storage Software Update : On...

  • Page 40: 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 Software Update : On Software Update : On System Diagnostics Diagnostics Band V/UHF CI Information CI Information Channel Search...

  • Page 41: 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 42 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL (IN DTV/RADIO MODE) Skipping a programme number When programmes are to be skipped, the • Select a programme number to be skipped. skipped programme shows in blue and these programmes will not be selected by the P P buttons during TV viewing.
  • Page 43 IN TV MODE This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. Auto Sort • After activating Auto Sort once, you can no longer Start Auto Sort. GREEN GREEN edit programmes.

  • Page 44: Software Update

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE Software Update means software can be downloaded through the digital terrestrial broadcasting system. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit Software Update Software Update : On : On Software Update...
  • Page 45 This displays the information and signal strength of the tuned *MUX. This displays the signal information and service name of the selected MUX. (*MUX: A higher directory of channels in digital broadcasting (a single MUX contains multiple channels.)) Engineering Diagnostics Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc. SETUP Move Model/Type : 50PQ3000-ZA Serial No.

  • Page 46: Ci [Common Interface] Information

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL CI [COMMON INTERFACE] INFORMATION This function enables you to watch some encrypted services (pay services). If you remove the CI Module, you can- not watch pay services. When the module is inserted into the CI slot, you can access the module menu. To purchase a module and smart card, contact your dealer.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Programme Table

    SELECTING THE PROGRAMME TABLE You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme table Displayed when the Locked Programme. Displaying programme LIST You may find some blue programmes. These • have been set up to be skipped by auto pro- gramming or in the programme edit mode.

  • Page 48: Input List

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LIST HDMI and AV1, 2 (SCART) can be recognized by a detect pin and thus enabled only when an external device approves volt- age. By using T T V V / / R R A A D D button, you can move from External Input to RF Input and to the last watched programme in DTV/RADIO/TV mode.

  • Page 49: Simplink Functions

    OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Subtitle Language : English Subtitle Language : English Hard of Hearing( ) : Off Hard of Hearing( ) : Off Data Service : MHEG Data Service...
  • Page 50 Connecting to Home Theater with the SIMPLINK logo. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN Home Theater NOTE SIMPLINK Menu...
  • Page 51 OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Subtitle Language : English Subtitle Language : English Hard of Hearing( ) : Off Hard of Hearing( ) : Off MHEG MHEG Data Service...

  • Page 52: Av Mode

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to external input. O O f f f f Disables the AV MODE. C C i i n n e e m m a a Optimizes video and audio for watching movies.

  • Page 53: Simple Manual

    SIMPLE MANUAL You can easily and effetively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. During the Simple Manual opreration, audio will be muted. OPTION Move Country : UK Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Simple Manual Simple Manual...

  • Page 54: Reset To Original Factory Settings

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) This function initializes all settings. But the settings of D D a a y y and N N i i g g h h t t of the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e cannot be initialized. It is useful to initialize the product or when you move to other city or country.

  • Page 55: To Use A Usb Device

    TO USE A USB DEVICE When connecting a USB device When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. If the Pop Up menu does not appear, you can select Music List or Photo List or Movie List in the USB menu.

  • Page 56: Screen Components

    TO USE A USB DEVICE NOTE ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. In order to avoid losing the USB memory stick, use the USB connector(sold separately) to fix the USB memory stick to the USB connector holder of the TV. USB connector holder USB Input Port...
  • Page 57 Photo Selection and PopUp Menu USB Device Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Drive1 Up Folder KR103 KR101 KR104 KR102 KR105 JMJ001 JMJ005 JMJ002 JMJ006 1366 768, 125KB JMJ003 JMJ007 Up Folder JMJ004 JMJ008 Navigation Option Page Change Mark Exit MARK...
  • Page 58 TO USE A USB DEVICE 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. USB Device Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked...
  • Page 59 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 , ( ( 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 .

  • Page 60: Music List

    TO USE A USB DEVICE MUSIC LIST Purchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be support- ed 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 opera- tion.

  • Page 61: Music Selection And Popup Menu

    Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 music titles are listed per page. USB Device Music List Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration Music Up Folder 1:340, 120KB P P l l a a y y (During stop) : Play the selected music titles. Up Folder Once a music finishes playing, the next selected one Navigation...
  • Page 62 TO USE A USB DEVICE ■ If you don't press any button for a while during the play- ing, the play information box (as shown in the below) will float as a screen saver. ■ The ‘Screen Saver’? Screen saver is to prevent screen pixel damage due to an fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time.
  • Page 64 Screen Components MENU Select M M o o v v i i e e L L i i s s t t Select U U S S B B . Moves to upper level folder Current page/Total pages USB Device Movie List Page 2/3 No Marked...

  • Page 65: Movie Selection And Popup Menu

    Movie Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 movie titles are listed per page. USB Device Movie List Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 1.8GB movie Duration Title Up Folder The Aviator_(2004)_5CH_AV3_1CD The Aviator_(2004)_5CH_AV3_2CD Scent of a woman.(1992).Dvdrip 01:34:45 704 x 400, 34MB The Incredibles [REPACK_AC3_5.0c-CiM...

  • Page 66: Using The Remote Control

    TO USE A USB DEVICE DivX Audio Language & Subtitle Language Full Screen Picture Size Subtitle Language Audio Language Subtitle File . Language Latin 1 . Sync . Position When DivX is playing, if you press the Select the desired option. •...

  • Page 67: Divx Registration Code

    DIVX REGISTRATION CODE (Only 42/50PQ60**, 50PS60**) 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 68 TO USE A USB DEVICE DEACTIVATION (Only 42/50PQ60**, 50PS60**) 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...

  • Page 69: Switch On/Off Epg

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) This system has an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information such as programme listings, start and end times for all available services. In addi- tion, detailed information about the programme is often available in the EPG (the availability and amount of these programme details will vary, depending on the particular broadcaster).

  • Page 70: Button Function In Now/Next Guide Mode

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) Button Function in NOW/NEXT Guide Mode You can view a program being broadcasted and one scheduled to follow. Programme Guide Change EPG mode. 6/ Mar 2006 15:09 1 YLE TV1 NEXT 1 YLE TV1 That ’70s show Keno Enter Timer Record/Remind setting mode.

  • Page 71: Button Function In Date Change Mode

    Button Function in Date Change Mode Programme Guide Switch off Date setting mode. GREEN GREEN 1 YLE TV1 6/ Mar 2006 15:09 6/Mar(Mon) 14:00 15:00 1 YLE TV1 No Information Kungskonsumente Change to the selected date. No Information TV2: Farmen 2 YLE TV2 No Information 4 TV..

  • Page 72: Button Function In Record/Remind Setting Mode

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) Button Function in Record/Remind Setting Mode Sets a start or end time for recording, and sets a reminder only for a start time, with the end time grayed out. - This function is available only when recording equipment that use pin8 recording signalling has been con- nected to the DTV-OUT(AV2) terminal, using a SCART cable.

  • Page 73: Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) 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, Cinema Zoom and Full Wide. 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 74 PICTURE CONTROL • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 • C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV Choose Cinema Zoom when you wish the pic- programme in the 14:9 mode.

  • Page 75: Energy Saving

    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 comfortable 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 76: Preset Picture Settings

    PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset V V i i v v i i d d Enhances contrast, colour and resolution. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d Displays the standard-quality screen. C C i i n n e e m m a a Optimizes video for watching movies.

  • Page 77: Manual Picture Adjustment

    MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User option C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t • Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture. B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s •...

  • Page 78: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Y Y o o u u c c a a n n c c a a l l i i b b r r a a t t e e t t h h e e s s c c r r e e e e n n f f o o r r e e a a c c h h P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e o o r r s s e e t t t t h h e e v v i i d d e e o o v v a a l l u u e e a a c c c c o o r r d d i i n n g g t t o o t t h h e e s s p p e e c c i i a a l l v v i i d d e e o o s s c c r r e e e e n n .
  • Page 79 ■ Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to C C o o l l o o u u r r T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less ( ( C C o o o o l l / / M M e e d d i i u u m m / / W W a a r r m m ) ) intense colours with more blue.

  • Page 80: Expert Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL Expert Picture Control By segmenting categories, 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 they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users.
  • Page 81 ■ Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness D D y y n n a a m m i i c c C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t of the screen.
  • Page 82 PICTURE CONTROL White Balance (Medium/Warm/Cool) • Adjust white balance. Pattern (Inner/Outer) • Decide whether to use the Internal Pattern or External Pattern when adjusting white White Balance balance. (Medium/Warm/Cool) Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain • Adjust high-level white balance. Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset •...

  • Page 83: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness • Colour • Colour Resetting video configuration... • Tint • Tint •...
  • Page 84 The colour block with the screen moved a little and the white pattern are alternately displayed. It is difficult to sense the afterimage occurred while the temporary afterimage is removed and the colour pattern is operating. OPTION OPTION Move Move Country : UK Country...

  • Page 85: Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. OPTION OPTION Move Move Country : UK Country : UK Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off Simple Manual...

  • Page 86: Mode Setting

    PICTURE CONTROL 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 Selecting the environment. Input Label Choose the setting mode you want.

  • Page 87: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER AVL 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 88: 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 Treble, Bass. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content.

  • Page 89: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice I I : On Clear Voice I I : On • Level • Level Balance Balance Standard Standard (User) Sound Mode : Standard (User) Sound Mode : Standard...

  • Page 90: Clear Voice Ii

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 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 I I : On Clear Voice I I : On Clear Voice I I...

  • Page 91: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In A A V V 1 1 , A A V V 2 2 , A A V V 3 3 , C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T , R R G G B B and H H D D M M I I 1 1 with HDMI to DVI cable, the TV speaker can be opera- tional even when there is no video signal.

  • Page 92: Selecting Digital Audio Out

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SELECTING DIGITAL AUDIO OUT This function allows you to select your preferred Digital Audio Output. The TV can only output DOLBY Digital if a channel is broadcast with Dolby Digital audio. When Dolby digital is available, selecting Auto in the Digital Audio Out menu will set SPDIF(Sony Philips Digital InterFace) output to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 93: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Clear Voice I I : On Clear Voice I I : On • Level • Level Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard Resetting sound mode configuration...

  • Page 94: Audio Description

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO DESCRIPTION (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) This function is for the blind, and provides explanatory audio describing the current situation in a TV programme in addition to the basic audio. When Audio Description On is selected, basic audio and Audio Description are provided only for those pro- grammes that have Audio Description included.

  • Page 95: Stereo/Dual Reception (In Analogue Mode Only)

    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. Q. MENU Select A A u u d d i i o o . Select the sound output.

  • Page 96: Nicam Reception (In Analogue Mode Only)

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM Reception (In Analogue Mode Only) 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 N N I I C C A A M M M M O O N N O O or F F M M M M O O N N O O .

  • Page 97: On-Screen Menu Language / Country Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION The installation guide menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time. S elect your desired language. S elect your country. * * I I f f y y o o u u w w a a n n t t t t o o c c h h a a n n g g e e L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e / / C C o o u u n n t t r r y y s s e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n MENU Select O O P P T T I I O O N N .

  • Page 98: Language Selection

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL LANGUAGE SELECTION (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) The Audio function allows selection of a preferred language. If audio data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default language audio will be played. Use the Subtitle function when two or more subtitle languages are broadcast. If subtitle data in a selected lan- guage is not broadcast, the default language subtitle will be displayed.

  • Page 99: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP The clock is set automatically when receiving a digital signal. (You can set the clock manually only if the TV has no DTV signal.) You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. When you select a Time Zone city, the TV time is set by the time offset information based on Time Zone and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) which is received with the broadcast signal and the time is set automatically by a digital signal.

  • Page 100: Auto On/Off Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIMER 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 standby mode unless a button has been pressed.

  • Page 101: Sleep Timer 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. Q. MENU Select S S l l e e e e p p T T i i m m e e r r . Select O O f f f f , 1 1 0 0 , 2 2 0 0 , 3 3 0 0 , 6 6 0 0 , 9 9 0 0 , 1 1 2 2 0 0 , 1 1 8 8 0 0 or 2 2 4 4 0 0 M M i i n n .

  • Page 102: Parental Control / Ratings

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM Enter the password, press ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ on the remote control handset. LOCK LOCK Move Move Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password...

  • Page 103: Block Programme

    BLOCK PROGRAMME Blocks any programmes that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. It is available to use this function in L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m ”O O n n ” Enter a password to watch a blocked programme.

  • Page 104: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS PARENTAL CONTROL (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incor- rect information, this function does not operate. A password is required to gain access to this menu. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you switch the TV off.

  • Page 105: Input Block

    INPUT BLOCK Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Move Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Programme Block Programme Parental Guidance : Off Parental Guidance : Off Component Input Block Input Block Input Block Input Block HDMI1...

  • Page 106: Key Lock

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS KEY LOCK OPTION OPTION Move Move Audio Language : English Audio Language : English Subtitle Language : English Subtitle Language : English Hard of Hearing( ) : Off Hard of Hearing( ) : Off Data Service : MHEG Data Service : MHEG...

  • Page 107: Switch On/Off

    TELETEXT POWER T T h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e i i s s n n o o t t a a v v a a i i l l a a b b l l e e i i n n a a l l l l c c o o u u n n t t r r i i e e s s . . ENERGY SAVING AV MODE Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives...

  • Page 108: Special Teletext Functions

    TELETEXT FASTEXT The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the correspond- ing coloured button. Page selection Press the T T . . O O P P T T button and then use button to select menu.

  • Page 109: Teletext Within Digital Service

    DIGITAL TELETEXT *This function works in UK/ Ireland only. The TV gives you access to digital teletext which is greatly improved in various aspects such as text, graphics etc. This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broadcast digital teletext. You should select off in the subtitle language menu to display teletext by pressing the SUBTITLE button.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e T T V V d d o o e e s s n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing an obstruction.
  • Page 111 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 + + or - - button.

  • Page 112: Maintenance

    APPENDIX 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 lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.

  • Page 113: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PQ20 ** 50PQ20 ** 42PQ30 ** 50PQ30 ** MODELS 42PQ2000-ZA 50PQ2000-ZA 42PQ3000-ZA 50PQ3000-ZA 42PQ2010-ZB 50PQ2010-ZB 1 031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1 21 6.7 x 81 8.1 x 353.0 mm 1 031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1 21 6.7 x 81 8.1 x 353.0 mm Dimensions with stand...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX 50PS30 ** 50PS60 ** 50PS3000-ZB 50PS6000-ZC Ω 42PQ60 ** 50PQ60 ** 50PS60 ** 42PQ6000-ZA 50PS6000-ZC 50PQ6000-ZA...

  • Page 115: How To Connect

    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 1st frame...
  • Page 116 APPENDIX C C o o d d e e ( ( H H e e x x a a ) ) F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e POWER R/C BUTTON (POWER ON/OFF) INPUT...

  • Page 117: External Control Device Setup

    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 functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the product back panel.

  • Page 118: Set Id

    APPENDIX Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. p p . . 1 1 2 2 0 0 OPTION OPTION Move Move Country : UK Country : UK Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK...

  • Page 119: Communication Parameters

    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. Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1] : First command to control the TV.
  • Page 120 APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k a a ) ) 0 0 4 4 .
  • Page 121 0 0 9 9 . . T T i i n n t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k j j ) ) ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k s s ) ) 1 1 4 4 .
  • Page 122 APPENDIX 1 1 8 8 . . I I S S M M M M e e t t h h o o d d ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : j j p p ) ) 2 2 1 1 .
  • Page 123 2 2 3 3 . . K K e e y y ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m c c ) ) To send IR remote key code. Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Key code - Refer to page 1 14.

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