LG 42PA4500 Owner's Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
PLASMA TV
Please read this manual carefully before operating the
set and retain it for future reference.
42PA4500
42PA4900
50PA4500
50PA4900
50PA4510
P/NO : SAC35435601 (1201-REV04)
50PA5500
50PA6500
60PA5500
60PA6500
42PA450C
50PA450C
50PA550C
60PA550C
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating the set and retain it for future reference. 42PA4500 42PA4900 50PA5500 50PA6500 42PA450C 50PA4500 50PA4900 60PA5500 60PA6500 50PA450C 50PA4510 50PA550C 60PA550C www.lg.com P/NO : SAC35435601 (1201-REV04)
  • Page 2: Licenses

    LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your product. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warning. Follow all instruction. Do not use this apparatus near water. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 4: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the power cord from being walked on Do not allow an impact shock or any objects or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience to fall into the product, and do not drop receptacles, and the point where they exit anything onto the screen.
  • Page 5 Do not install in a confined Do not attempt to modify this product in any space such as a bookcase. Do not cover the way without written authorization from LG product with cloth or other materials while Electronics. Unauthorized modification could plugged.
  • Page 6: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dot Defect The Plasma or LCD panel is a high technology product with resolution of two million to six million pixels. In a very few cases, you could see fine dots on the screen while you’re viewing the TV. Those dots are deactivated pixels and do not affect the performance and reliability of the TV.
  • Page 7: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For USA and Canada FCC NOTICE 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSES - Using the input list - Locking the buttons on the TV (Child Lock) IMPORTANT SAFETY Using the quick menu INSTRUCTIONS Using the customer support - Testing the Picture / Sound - Using the product or service TABLE OF CONTENTS information INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 50 ENTERTAINMENT 84 MAINTENANCE - Connecting USB storage devices Cleaning Your TV - Browsing files - Screen, frame, cabinet and stand - Viewing Videos - Power cord - DivX VOD Guide Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on ®...
  • Page 10: Installation Procedure

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included. Attach the stand to the TV set. Connect an external device to the TV set. ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING For PA4900 series ENERGY AV MODE INPUT SAVING FLASHBK LIST MARK MUTE MENU INFO Q.MENU ENTER BACK EXIT L/R SELECT FREEZE RATIO Remote control, Owner’s manual, Power Cord Batteries (AAA) CD manual (Included (See p.23) Pentouch Software) Stand Screws Stand Screws Polishing cloth...
  • Page 12: Optional Extras

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Touch Pen Dongle Charging Cable The number of tip may differ (See p.36) (See p.38) depending on the model. (See p.38) Cradle (See p.36) Optional Extras Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification. Contact your dealer to buy these items.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING NOTE The items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. How to use the ferrite core 1 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the PC audio cable.
  • Page 14: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Side Connection panel Remote control and intelligent sensors (For PA4900, (For PA4500, PA5500, PA4510, Power indicator PA6500, PA450C series) PA550C series) Screen input HDMI input HDMI /DVI input Speakers INPUT SETTINGS Buttons REMOTE CONTROL RGB IN RS-232C IN (PC)
  • Page 15: Lifting And Moving The Tv

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV When moving or lifting the TV, read the following When transporting a large TV, there should to prevent the TV from being scratched or be at least 2 people. damaged and for save transportation regardless of When transporting the TV by hand, hold the its type and size.
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Tv

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the TV Put your TV on a pedestal stand and mount the TV on a table or wall. Attaching the stand If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, use the following instructions to attach the stand. 3 EA M5 x 16 Stand Body...
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING To detach the stand, 4 EA M4 x 30 CAUTION When attaching the stand to the TV set, place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches. NOTE This will protect the opening from accumulating dust and dirt.
  • Page 18: Mounting On A Table

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Securing the TV to a wall (For PA4900 series) Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. - Leave a 10 cm (4 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) 1 0 c m...
  • Page 19: Mounting On A Wall

    Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact We recommend that you use an LG brand wall the local dealer or qualified personnel. mount when mounting the TV to a wall.
  • Page 20: Tidying Cables

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables Install the power cord holder and power cord. It will help prevent the power cable from being removed by accident.removed by accident. Power cord holder Gather and bind the cables with the cable holder. Cable holder CAUTION Do not move the TV by holding the cable holder and power cord holder, as the cable...
  • Page 21: Remote Control

    CAUTION Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control toward at the remote control sensor on the TV. For 42PA4500, 42PA450C POWER POWER Turns the TV on or off.
  • Page 22 REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS POWER Accesses the main menu. ENERGY Q. MENU (See p.32) SAVING Accesses the quick menu. INFO RATIO INPUT AV MODE Navigation buttons (up/down/left/right) Scrolls through menus or options. OK ꔉ Selects menus or options and confirms your input. ꕣ...
  • Page 23 REMOTE CONTROL For 50PA4500, PA4510, PA4900, PA5500, PA6500, PA550C series RATIO INPUT ENERGY POWER Turns the TV on or off. SAVING Returns to the last TV channel. RATIO (See p.30) Resizes an image. INPUT (See p.31) Changes the input source; Turns the TV on. ꕊ...
  • Page 24 REMOTE CONTROL Adjusts the volume level. RATIO INPUT ENERGY FAV (See p.27) Accesses your favorite channel list.; Selects a menu or option. SAVING INFO (See p.28) Views the information of the current program and screen. MUTE Mutes all sounds. PAGE CH: Scrolls through the saved channels.
  • Page 25: Watching Tv

    WATCHING TV WATCHING TV Turning the TV on for the first When the basic settings are complete, time press OK. NOTE When you turn the TV on for the first time, the If you do not complete the Initial setting, Initial setting screen appears.
  • Page 26: Watching Tv

    WATCHING TV Watching TV Managing channels *The Digital broadcasting (DTV, Cable DTV) is not available for Philippines. In Standby mode, press the power button on Setting up channels the remote control to turn the TV on. Press INPUT and select TV. Storing channels Control the TV using the following buttons To store channels automatically,...
  • Page 27: Using Favorite Channels

    WATCHING TV Using favorite channels Editing your channel list Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. Add the channels that you watch frequently to the favorite list. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Setting up your favorite list Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Select a channel to add to the favorite list.
  • Page 28: Checking Current Program Info

    WATCHING TV Checking current program info Press OK to view the information of the currently program while you are watching. The following information appears at the top of the screen. Banner information Program title End time Current time Brief Info Title Test... ꔖ...
  • Page 29 WATCHING TV ꔖ DTV -1 CNN ꔀ Ch. Change ▶ Next ꔉ Watch Brief Info Title Test... 11:40 AM ꔥ Multilingual ꔨ ꔯ Caption ꔷ 1080i ꔒ 14 TV-PG D L S V 10:10 AM No information Sarah Bradley, Steve Gray and Brendon Pongia present the latest in fashion, the arts, entertainment, lifestyle and cooking, with regular and special guests.
  • Page 30: Using Additional Options

    WATCHING TV Using additional options 4:3: Resizes images to the previous standard 4:3. Adjusting aspect ratio Resize an image to its optimal size by pressing RATIO while you are watching TV. NOTE You can also change the image size by pressing Q.
  • Page 31: Changing Av Modes

    WATCHING TV Changing AV modes RGB-PC Use the TV as a computer monitor. (TOUCH) (For Pentouch TV) Each AV mode has optimized image and sound RGB-PC Use the TV as a computer monitor. settings. Press AV MODE repeatedly to select an HDMI Watches video from a HTS or other appropriate mode.
  • Page 32: Locking The Buttons On The Tv (Child Lock)

    WATCHING TV Locking the buttons on the TV Using the quick menu (Child Lock) Customize frequently used menus. Lock the buttons on the TV to prevent any Press Q. MENU to access the quick menus. unwanted operations or accidents by children. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll through Press SETTINGS to access the main menus.
  • Page 33: Using The Customer Support

    WATCHING TV Using the customer support Testing the Picture / Sound To execute picture and sound tests. Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. Press the Red button to access Customer Support. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll Picture Test or Sound Test and press OK. If you have any problem, press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Yes and press OK.
  • Page 34: Pentouch (For Pentouch Tv)

    PENTOUCH PENTOUCH wet hands. Do not let foreign substances (e.g., soft drinks or water) enter the touch (FOR PENTOUCH TV) pen and cradle; if this happens, do not use the touch pen and cradle. Do not touch the optic receiver of the touch pen and Using Pentouch cradle with a sharp object.
  • Page 35: Step Of Using The Pentouch Program

    (If the installation screen is not displayed Pair the pen and the dongle. automatically, access My computer and then Connect the PC and the TV. click LG and index.htm to view the installation screen.) Configure the PC screen. Click [Install the Pentouch Program] in the Activate the Pentouch mode on the TV.
  • Page 36: Pairing Between Touch Pen And Dongle

    PENTOUCH Pairing between Touch Pen and Touch Pen Dongle What is Pairing? You need to pair the touch pen and the dongle before using the touch pen. Once paired, you do not need to pair them again unless you: Bought a new pen Description Replaced the old pen with a new one Power button/ LED indicator...
  • Page 37 PENTOUCH Pairing for the First Time Touch pen Operation Once paired, you can use the touch pen in the Check that the LED indicator on the dongle following ways. connected to the computer is red. Powering on Keep the touch pen within 30 cm (12 inches) - Press the button once.
  • Page 38 PENTOUCH Tip replacement NOTE After an hour and 30 minutes of a continuous Detach the tip holder and the tip to be replaced charge, you can use the touch pen for about from the pen. 2 hours. Pentouch operation may not be normal while charging.
  • Page 39: Using The Pentouch Function

    If you turn off the TV and turn it back on Set [Display Mode] to the [Single Display] mode, while using the Pentouch function, the last then select [LG TV] as the display to use. screen on which you were working appears. * Set the computer’s display resolution to 1024 x 768.
  • Page 40 PENTOUCH If you want to open programs with a single NOTE click in Window XP or Vista, on your PC, go The method of changing display resolution to Start → Control Panel → Folder Options settings may vary according to the and select “Single-click to open an item (point computer’s configuration.
  • Page 41: Checking The Pentouch Functions

    PENTOUCH Checking the Pentouch When you select the Setting Functions Select Setting from the Pentouch Home screen with the touch pen. You see the home screen shown below when you start the Pentouch. Select the desired option. Press INPUT button on the remote control or SETTINGS to access the main menus.
  • Page 42: Using Toolbar

    PENTOUCH Using Toolbar You can use the draw toolbar on all menu screens. Display the toolbar by pointing the touch pen at the bottom of the screen. There are two types of toolbars: fixed and specialized. The fixed toolbar provides the functions used for all menus.
  • Page 43: Using Sketchbook

    PENTOUCH Using Sketchbook Specialized toolbar functions You can select the background you want, then draw pictures on it. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select Sketchbook. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select the desired option or use the toolbar to draw a picture.
  • Page 44 PENTOUCH When dragging a line, pen or shape, you can Delete object from the screen. only move or resize a single object at a time. If you short tap an object and drag, the area of the selected object will be displayed. Move You can move an object by dragging the area of the selected object.
  • Page 45: Using Photo Editor

    PENTOUCH Using Photo Editor Select the photo or video you wish to decorate. You can decorate the picture with the toolbar. You can drawn on or edit images and video. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select Photo Editor. Photo Editor Gallery Photo List...
  • Page 46 PENTOUCH Specialized toolbar functions Move an object. If you select an object, a mini pop-up window will display. Description Bring to Front Frame for image. Send to Back Delete Cut from the image. After select area to cut, you can change it’s size.
  • Page 47: Using Family Diary

    PENTOUCH Using Family Diary Using Gallery You can keep a journal of photos, videos, notes, This is the gallery of the images you made and saved using Sketchbook, Photo Editor, Internet, and sketches for family events by date. and My office. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select Touch the screen with the touch pen to select Family Diary.
  • Page 48: Using Internet

    PENTOUCH Using Internet You can capture web content to draw or write memos on it. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select Internet. Touch the screen with the touch pen to select the desired option or use the toolbar. Home Description Enter the Pentouch Home menu.
  • Page 49: Using My Office

    PENTOUCH Using My Office Home You can draw or write in Microsoft Office or PDF files. Folders and formats supported are displayed below. Supported file format Type. Supported file format 2003 version ppt, doc, xls 2007 version pptx, docx, xlsx Office All Microsoft PowerPoint files (*.ppt, .pptx) Files...
  • Page 50: Entertainment

    ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices The TV recognizes only a USB storage device. Connecting USB storage devices If you connect a USB storage device to the TV through a USB hub, your TV may not Connect USB storage devices such as a USB recognize the USB storage device.
  • Page 51: Browsing Files

    ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files Page 1/1 Access the photo, music, or movie lists and Music List USB 1 XTICK Drive1 browse files. Page 1/1 001. - B01 .mp3 002. -B02.mp3 003. B03.mp3 004. - B04.mp3 Connect a USB storage device. 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00...
  • Page 52 ENTERTAINMENT Type Supported File Formats Photo Available size Baseline: 64 pixel (W) x 64 pixel (H) - 15360 pixel (W) x 8640 pixel (H) Progressive: 64 pixel (W) x 64 pixel (H) - 1920 pixel (W) x 1440 pixel (H) * Do not use the progressive option when saving JPG files on your PC.
  • Page 53: Viewing Videos

    ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Videos NOTE Your TV can display video files from a USB storage : Abnormal files are displayed using this device. graphic. : Non-supported files are displayed using this graphic. Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Control playback by using the following MY MEDIA and press OK.
  • Page 54 ENTERTAINMENT The screen may suffer from temporary The TV may not play the video files in the interruptions such as image stoppage or supported file format depending on the faster playback when you change the audio encoded condition. language. The TV will not play the video files that has a If you play a damaged video file, the video damaged index or no index.
  • Page 55 ENTERTAINMENT NOTE When replaying a video file after stopping, select “Yes” to restart where it previously stopped. If continuous series files exist within the folder, the next file will automatically be played. But, this excludes cases when the Repeat function of Movie List Option is turned “On”...
  • Page 56: Divx ® Vod Guide

    ENTERTAINMENT DivX VOD Guide ® DivX VOD Registration DivX VOD Deregistration ® ® In order to play purchased or rented DivX You should deregister your device with 8 digit ® contents, you should register your device with 10 DivX deregistration code from your device at digit DivX registration code from your device at www.divx.com/vod.
  • Page 57: Viewing Photos

    ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos NOTE : Abnormal files are displayed using this You can view image files saved on a USB storage graphic. device. The displays on the screen may differ : Non-supported files are displayed based on the model. using this graphic. Press SETTINGS to access the main menus.
  • Page 58 ENTERTAINMENT NOTE Option values changed in Photo List do not affect Movie List and Music List. Option values changed in Photo List or Music List are changed likewise in Photo List and Music List, but not Movie List. Q.MENU options for photo list Press Q.
  • Page 59: Listening To Music

    ENTERTAINMENT Listening to music NOTE : Abnormal files are displayed using this Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. graphic. : Non-supported files are displayed Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to using this graphic. MY MEDIA and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Control playback by using the following Music List and press OK.
  • Page 60 ENTERTAINMENT Q.MENU options for music list Press Q. MENU. A pop-up window will appears. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to music list option and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following options and press OK. NOTE Option values changed in Movie List does not affect the Photo List and Music List.
  • Page 61: Customizing Tv Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING TV SETTINGS The Main Menus Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 62: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings PICTURE Settings PICTURE Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. ꔂ Move ꔉ OK • ꕊ Energy Saving : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK. • Picture Mode : Standard •...
  • Page 63 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Aspect Ratio Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size (See p.30). SCREEN Customizes the PC display options. (RGB-PC) Option Resolution Selects a proper resolution when your PC uses 1024 X 768, 1280 X 768, or 1360 X 768 resolution.
  • Page 64 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced Image Options Setting Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. Noise Reduction Reduces screen noise without compromising video quality.
  • Page 65: Audio Settings

    If the Clear Voice II feature is on, Virtual Surround will not be activated. Option Virtual Surround Virtual Surround is a patented LG proprietary sound processing technology that strives immersive 5.1 surround sound with just two front speakers. Treble Controls the dominant sounds in the output. When you turn up the treble, it will increase the output to the higher frequency range.
  • Page 66 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Digital Audio Allows you to change the type of audio output from the TV.. If you select “Digital Audio Out - Auto” when Dolby digital is available, SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) output will be Dolby Digital. If you select “Digital Audio Out - PCM” when Dolby digital is not available, SPDIF output will be PCM (Pulsecode modulation).
  • Page 67: Channel Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CHANNEL Settings Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. CHANNEL ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Channel Edit Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK.
  • Page 68: Time Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK. • Clock • Off Time : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you •...
  • Page 69: Lock Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK Settings Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. LOCK ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK and press OK. • Set Password • Lock System : On Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you •...
  • Page 70 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description TV Rating- Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by using the Parental Control Function General (V-Chip). (Depending on model) NOTE The V-Chip electronically reads TV program ratings and allows parents to block program that are unsuitable for children.
  • Page 71: Option Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK. • Language • Caption : Off • ISM Method : Normal Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you •...
  • Page 72 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description ISM Method Prevents image sticking or removes a ghost image. A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image. Mode Normal Use this setting if you are careful not to leave a stationary image on the screen for long periods of time.
  • Page 73: Making Connections

    MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the TV and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information on external device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device. Available external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs, audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, gaming devices, and other external devices.
  • Page 74: Connection Overview

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connection Overview Connect various external devices to the ports on the TV back panel. Find an external device you want to connect to your TV as shown on the following illustration. Check the connection type of the external device. Go to the appropriate illustration and check the connection details.
  • Page 75: Connecting To A Hd Receiver, Dvd, Or Vcr Player

    MAKING CONNECTIONS This part of MAKING CONNECTIONS mainly uses picture for PA6500 series. Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the TV and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI Connection HDMI is the best way to connect a device.
  • Page 76: Dvi To Hdmi Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS DVI to HDMI Connection Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the DVI-HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration. To transmit an audio signal, connect an audio cable.
  • Page 77: Component Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Component Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the component cable as shown in the following illustration. NOTE If cables are installed incorrectly, it could cause the image to display in black and white or with distorted color.
  • Page 78: Composite Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Composite Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration. NOTE If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV. AV IN VIDEO L/MONO...
  • Page 79: Connecting To A Pc

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC NOTE It is recommended to use the TV with the HDMI connection for the best image quality. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness.
  • Page 80 MAKING CONNECTIONS Method B: DVI to HDMI Connection (*Not Provided) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) (*Not Provided) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT Method C: RGB Connection RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN RGB IN (RGB/DVI) (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) RGB OUT (PC) AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 81: Connecting To An Audio System

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System Use an optional external audio system instead of the built-in speaker. NOTE If you use an optional external audio device instead of the built-in speaker, set the TV speaker feature to off. Digital Optical Audio Connection Transmits the digital audio signal from the TV to an external device.
  • Page 82: Connecting To A Usb

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a USB Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory, external hard drive, or a USB memory card reader to the TV and access the My media menu to use various multimedia files. (*Not Provided)
  • Page 83: Simplink Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS SIMPLINK Connection Description Displays the previously viewed TV channel. Use the TV remote control to play and control the Plays discs. When multiple discs are AV device connected with the HDMI cable through available, the title of the disc appears at the HDMI-CEC.
  • Page 84: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. Cleaning Your TV CAUTION If a fixed image displays on the TV screen for Make sure to turn the power off and a long period of time, it will be imprinted and disconnect the power cord and all other...
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General Problem Solution Cannot control the TV with the Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again. remote control. Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control. Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed ( No image display and no sound is Check if the product is turned on.
  • Page 86 TROUBLESHOOTING Video Problem Solution An image displays in black and Adjust the color setting in the menu option. white or the color quality is poor. Keep a sufficient distance between this product and other electronic products. Scroll to other channels. There may a problem with the broadcast. Horizontal or vertical bars appears Check if there are local interferences such as an electrical appliance or power or images blur...
  • Page 87 TROUBLESHOOTING Pentouch Problem Solution The touch pen does not work. Check that you used the remote control to enter Pentouch mode. Check that the Pentouch dongle is connected to the computer and the red LED is on. Press the (POWER) button on the touch pen to check that it is powered on. Check that the touch pen is paired for use.
  • Page 88: Specifications

    Temperature Operating Humidity Less than 80 % Storage Temperature -20 - 60 °C Storage Humidity Less than 85 % 42PA4500 50PA4500 MODELS (42PA4500-UF) (50PA4500-UF) Dimensions With stand 983.6 mm x 655.0 mm x 246.7 mm 1168.0 mm x 758.0 mm x 297.0 mm (W x H x D) (38.7 inch x 25.7 inch x 9.7 inch)
  • Page 89 SPECIFICATIONS 50PA5500 60PA5500 MODELS (50PA5500-UA) (60PA5500-UA) Dimensions With stand 1168.0 mm x 758.0 mm x 297.0 mm 1386.8 mm x 883.2 mm x 354.7 mm (W x H x D) (45.9 inch x 29.8 inch x 11.6 inch) (54.5 inch x 34.7 inch x 13.9 inch) Without stand 1168.0 mm x 704.0 mm x 53.0 mm 1386.8 mm x 818.2 mm x 53.0 mm...
  • Page 90 SPECIFICATIONS Component port connecting information RGB (PC), HDMI (PC) supported mode Component ports on the Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) 720x400 31.469 70.08 640x350 31.468 70.09 640x480 31.469 59.94 Video output ports on DVD player 800x600 37.879 60.31 1024x768 48.363 60.00...
  • Page 91 SPECIFICATIONS Video Supported Formats (Depending on model) File Video Decoder Audio Codec Max Resolution Extension name mpg, mpeg MPEG1, MPEG2 MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital, LPCM MPEG1 ts, trp, tp MPEG2, H.264, AVS, VC1 MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital, AAC, HE-AAC MPEG1, 2 MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital, LPCM MPEG4,DivX 3.11, DivX 4.12, DivX 5.x, DivX 6, Xvid 1.00, Xvid...
  • Page 92: Ir Codes

    IR CODES IR CODES (Depending on model) How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917kHz signal at 455kHz Frame configuration 1st frame Lead code Low custom code High custom code...
  • Page 93 IR CODES Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) (POWER) Remote control Button Remote control Button (Power On/Off) EXIT Remote control Button Q.MENU Remote control Button Discrete IR Code (TV Input Selection) SETTINGS Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) INPUT Remote control Button...
  • Page 94: External Control Device Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C Setup Type of connector; D-Sub 9-Pin Male 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.
  • Page 95: Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C configurations Set ID Set ID number. 7-Wire Configuration (Serial female-female NULL modem cable) OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK • Language • Caption : Off • ISM Method : Normal • Initial Setting ꔀ • Set ID ꔉ...
  • Page 96: Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 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 DATA DATA COMMAND1 COMMAND2 COMMAND1 COMMAND2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 01.
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    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Transmission / Receiving protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [Command 1] : First command to control the set.(j, k, m or x) [Command 2] : Second command to control the set. [Set ID] : You can adjust the set ID to choose desired set ID number in Option menu. Adjustment range is 1~ 99.
  • Page 98: Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 01. Power (Command: k a) 06. Volume Control (Command: k f) To control Power On/Off of the set. To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] on remote control. Data 00: Power Off Data 01: Power On Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 99: Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 12. OSD Select (Command: k l) 18. ISM Method (Command: j p) To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: OSD off Data 01: OSD on Data 02: Orbiter...
  • Page 100 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP cases just use 0 since it’s ignored when using NTSC. * 5th bit: Use 0 with NTSC since it can only use the physical channel number. Normally use 1 for ATSC since most times it doesn’t matter what the physical number is.
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    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP * Table List (Channel Tuning) Two/One Using Main/Sub Part Physical Step Picture Reserved Channel Channel Main NTSC Air No Use NTSC Cable ATSC Air ATSC Cable_std ATSC Cable_hrc ATSC Cable_irc ATSC cable_auto Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 102: Open Source License

    OPEN SOURCE LICENSE OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Open source software notice Please be informed that LG Electronics products may contain open source software listed in the tables below. License Component OpenSSL license - openssl MIT license - libcurl - ncurses expat license...
  • Page 103 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 104 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of war- ranty;...
  • Page 105 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.
  • Page 106 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE applies to it and “any later version”, you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of this License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 107 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE surrender these rights. These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the library or if you modify it. For example, if you distribute copies of the library, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that we gave you.
  • Page 108 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE A “library” means a collection of software functions and/or data prepared so as to be conveniently linked with application programs (which use some of those functions and data) to form executables. The “Library”, below, refers to any such software library or work which has been distributed under these terms. A “work based on the Library”...
  • Page 109 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Library) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU General Public License instead of this License to a given copy of the Library.
  • Page 110 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE or source code, so that the user can modify the Library and then relink to produce a modified executable containing the modified Library. (It is understood that the user who changes the contents of definitions files in the Library will not neces- sarily be able to recompile the application to use the modified definitions.) b) Use a suitable shared library mechanism for linking with the Library.
  • Page 111 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE ditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribute so as to sat- isfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Library at all.
  • Page 112 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries If you develop a new library, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, we recommend making it free software that everyone can redistribute and change.
  • Page 113 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Mozilla Public License 1.1 (MPL 1.1) 1. Definitions. 1.0.1. “Commercial Use” means distribution or otherwise making the Covered Code available to a third party. 1.1. ‘’Contributor’’ means each entity that creates or contributes to the creation of Modifications. 1.2.
  • Page 114 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 1.11. ‘’Source Code’’ means the preferred form of the Covered Code for making modifications to it, including all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, scripts used to control compilation and installation of an Executable, or source code differential comparisons against either the Original Code or another well known, available Covered Code of the Contributor’s choice.
  • Page 115 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 3. Distribution Obligations. 3.1. Application of License. The Modifications which You create or to which You contribute are governed by the terms of this License, including without limitation Section 2.2. The Source Code version of Covered Code may be distributed only under the terms of this License or a future version of this License released under Section 6.1, and You must include a copy of this License with every copy of the Source Code You distribute.
  • Page 116 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 3.6. Distribution of Executable Versions. You may distribute Covered Code in Executable form only if the requirements of Section 3.1-3.5 have been met for that Covered Code, and if You include a notice stating that the Source Code version of the Covered Code is available under the terms of this License, including a description of how and where You have fulfilled the obligations of Section 3.2.
  • Page 117 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE PROVE DEFECTIVE IN ANY RESPECT, YOU (NOT THE INITIAL DEVELOPER OR ANY OTHER CONTRIBUTOR) ASSUME THE COST OF ANY NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY CONSTITUTES AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THIS LICENSE. NO USE OF ANY COVERED CODE IS AUTHORIZED HEREUNDER EXCEPT UNDER THIS DISCLAIMER.
  • Page 118 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 11. MISCELLANEOUS. This License represents the complete agreement concerning subject matter hereof. If any provision of this License is held to be unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. This License shall be governed by California law provisions (except to the extent applicable law, if any, provides otherwise), excluding its conflict-of-law provisions.
  • Page 119 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE OpenSSL License Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following dis- claimer.
  • Page 120 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)” The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-). 4.
  • Page 121 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Except as contained in this notice, the name(s) of the above copyright holders shall not be used in advertising or other- wise to promote the ale, use or other dealings in this Software without prior written authorization. Expat license The source package was downloaded from <URL:http://expat.sourceforge.net>.
  • Page 122 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE thus encourage you to use the following text: Portions of this software are copyright <year> The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. Please replace <year> with the value from the FreeType version you actually use. Legal Terms 0.
  • Page 123 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Discusses bugs, as well as engine internals, design issues, specific licenses, porting, etc. Our home page can be found at http://www.freetype.org JPEG license This software is copyright (C) 1991-1998, Thomas G. Lane. All Rights Reserved except as specified below. Permission is hereby granted to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software (or portions thereof) for any purpose, without fee, subject to these conditions: (1) If any part of the source code for this software is distributed, then this README file must be included, with this...
  • Page 124 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE tation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, provided that the above copyright notice(s) and this permission notice appear in all copies of the Software and that both the above copyright notice(s) and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation.
  • Page 125 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE claimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. Neither the names of PolarSSL or XySSL nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote prod- ucts derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
  • Page 126 The model and serial numbers of the TV is located on the back of the TV Record it below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...

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