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LG 42PG6900 Owner's Manual

LG 42PG6900 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS...

  • Page 3: Accessories

    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. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Owner’s Manual Remote Control (50PG69** only) Cable management clip Use of ferrite core (This feature is not available for all models.) Ferrite core can be used to reduce the electromagnetic...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ACCESSORIES ..........PREPARATION Home Menu .
  • Page 5 XD - Picture Improvement Technology ... . . 73 XD Demo ....... . . 74 Advanced - Cinema .

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION HOME MENU This menu is a contents guide. In the Home Menu, you can access the Recorded list of the DVR, Manual Recording of the DVR, Schedule List or the TV Menu. INPUT MODE POWER TV/RADIO INPUT BRIGHT SIMPLINK TEXT INFO i LIVE TV...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. INPUT MENU INPUT MENU INPUT MENU INPUT MENU Swivel Stand 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 8: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. HDMI Input Connect a HDMI signal to HDMI IN.

  • Page 9: Over

    PLEASE SET IT UP CAREFULLY SO THE PRODUCT DOESN’T FALL OVER. You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV to the wall on the market. ■ Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. ■...

  • Page 10: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the E E x x t t e e r r n n a a l l e e q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t S S e e t t u u p p section. Install the C C A A B B L L E E M M A A N N A A G G E E M M E E N N T T C C L L I I P P as shown.

  • Page 11: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    INPUT MENU For adequate ventilation allow a clearance of 4” (10cm) all around the TV. We recommend that you use a wall mounting bracket of LG brand when mounting the TV to a wall. NOT USING THE DESK-TYPE STAND ■...

  • 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. ■ Wall Antenna Socket Outdoor...

  • 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. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital RF/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive ■...

  • Page 14: Connecting With A Hdmi To Dvi 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 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: Insertion Of Ci Module

    Connecting the HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the 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 18: Vcr Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ If 4:3 picture format is used for an extended period the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain ■...

  • Page 19: Connecting With An Rca Cable

    Connecting with a Euro Scart AUDIO 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: Digital Audio Out Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a S-Video cable Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S S - - V V I I D D E E O O input on the TV. improved; compared to normal composite (RCA cable) AUDIO input.

  • Page 21: Other A/V Source 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 external equipment. Match the jack colours. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) Select A A V V 3 3 input source using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 22: Pc Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 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 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 23 NOTE To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect the PC to the TV. Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV ’s screen for prolonged periods of time.The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen;use a screen saver when possible. Connect the PC to the RGB (PC) or HDMI IN (or HDMI/DVI IN) port of the TV;...
  • Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB[PC] / HDMI[PC] mode Horizontal Resolution Frequency(KHz) 720x400 31.468 31.469 640x480 37 .500 37 .879 800x600 46.875 832x624 49.725 48.363 1024x768 56.470 60.023 1280x768 47 .693 1360x768 47 .649 Supported Display Resolution HDMI[DTV] mode Vertical Resolution Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) 70.08 640x480...

  • Page 25: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Screen Setup for PC mode Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts 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 posi- tion, clock, and phase.
  • Page 26 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Phase, Clock, Position If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and espe- cially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. To correct the screen size, adjust C C l l o o c c k k . This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC].
  • Page 27 Selecting Wide XGA mode To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of XGA mode This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode Press the MENU button and then use to select the S S C C R R E E E E N N menu. Press the button and then use select X X G G A A M M o o d d e e .
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Initialising (Reset to original factory settings) This function operates in current mode. To initialise the adjusted value Press the MENU button and then select the O O P P T T I I O O N N menu. Press the button and then F F a a c c t t o o r r y y M M o o d d e e .

  • Page 29: Watching Tv /Programme Control

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. INPUT MODE POWER TV/RADIO INPUT BRIGHT SIMPLINK TEXT INFO i LIVE TV BACK MENU EXIT GUIDE TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT...

  • Page 30: Installing Batteries

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT MODE POWER TV/RADIO INPUT BRIGHT INFO i SIMPLINK TEXT LIVE TV BACK MENU EXIT GUIDE TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT MARK MUTE LIST Q. V I E W UPDATE INDEX TIME SLEEP HOLD REVEAL SUBTITLE RATIO I/II MODE Selects the remote operating modes.

  • Page 31: Turning On The Tv

    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 r r / I, INPUT or button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, D/A, PR + or - or NUMBER button on the remote control and the TV will switch on.

  • Page 32: Programme Selection

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME SELECTION Press the P P R R + + or - - or NUMBER buttons to select a pro- gramme number. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Press the VOL + + or - - button to adjust the volume. If you wish to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button.

  • Page 33: 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. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then Press the button and then Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with You can move to a higher level menu by pressing the O O K K or M M E E N N U U button.

  • Page 34: Auto Programme Tuning (In Digital Mode)

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING (IN DIGITAL MODE) Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming in digital mode, all previously stored service information will be deleted. It is not possible to use this function while recording a programme. Press the MENU button and then select the S S E E T T U U P P menu.

  • Page 35: Manual Programme Tuning (In Digital Mode)

    MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN DIGITAL MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually add a programme to your programme list. Press the MENU button and then select the S S E E T T U U P P menu. Press the button and then M M a a n n u u a a l l T T u u n n i i n n g g .

  • Page 36: Programme Edit (In Digital Mode)

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME EDIT (IN DIGITAL MODE) When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using PR + or - button during TV viewing. If you wish to select the skipped programme, directly enter the pro- gramme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme edit menu.
  • Page 37 Mini Glossary Displayed with a DTV Programme. Displayed with a Locked Programme. Displayed with a Radio Programme. Displayed with a MHEG Programme. Skipping a programme number Select a programme number to be skipped with the Press the BLUE button. The skipped programme number turns to blue. Press the BLUE button again to release the skipped programme.

  • Page 38: Antenna Power (In Digital Mode Only)

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL 5V ANTENNA POWER (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) Even if there is not a special 5V adapter power in the exter- nal antenna, this function can output 5V in the TV. Press the MENU button and then select the S S E E T T U U P P menu.

  • Page 39: Software Update (In Digital Mode Only)

    SOFTWARE UPDATE (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) Software Update means software can be downloaded through the digital terrestrial broadcasting system. After a Software Update, HDD formatting may be necessary. In this case, the HDD Failure message is displayed in the DVR Home menu.

  • Page 40: Diagnostics (In Digital Mode Only)

    5V Antenna Power Booster Software Update Diagnostics To Set CI Information Engineering Diagnostics Channel 30 Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc. Transmitter : Teracom_Mux_2 Model / Type : 37LC2D-EC Signal strength Serial No. : 604KG0000006 Software version : 1.1.0 Signal quality...

  • Page 41: Ci Information (In Digital Mode Only)

    CI [COMMON INTERFACE] INFORMATION (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) This function enables you to watch some scrambled services (pay ser- vices). If you remove the CI Module, you cannot watch pay services. When the module is inserted into the CI slot, you can access the module menu.

  • Page 42: Auto Programme Tuning (In Analogue Mode)

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING (IN ANALOGUE MODE) All stations which can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use Auto tuning during installation of this TV. It is not possible to use this function while recording a pro- gramme.

  • Page 43: Manual Programme Tuning (In Analogue Mode)

    MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN ANALOGUE MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. It is not possible to use this function with TimeShift Mode On. It is not possible to use this function while recording a pro- gramme.

  • Page 44: Fine Tuning (In Analogue Mode)

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL FINE TUNING (IN ANALOGUE MODE) Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. Press the MENU button and then select the S S E E T T U U P P menu. Press the button and then M M a a n n u u a a l l T T u u n n i i n n g g .

  • Page 45: Programme Edit (In Analogue Mode)

    PROGRAMME EDIT (IN ANALOGUE MODE) This function enables you to delete or skip stored programmes. You can also move some programmes to other programme numbers or copy blank programme data into a selected programme number. It is not possible to use this function while recording a programme. Press the MENU button and then select the S S E E T T U U P P menu.
  • Page 46 WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL Moving a programme Select a programme to be moved with Press the YELLOW button. Move the programme to the desired programme number with the Press the YELLOW button again to release this function. Skipping a programme number Select a programme number to be skipped with Press the BLUE button.

  • 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. Displaying programme LIST Press the LIST button to display the PROGRAMME LIST menu. The programme list appears on the screen. • You may find some blue programmes. These have been set up to be skipped by auto programming or in the programme edit mode.

  • Page 48: Input Source Selection

    WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT SOURCE SELECTION Selects a label for each input source which is not in use. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use to select the O O P P T T I I O O N N menu. Press the button and then use select I I n n p p u u t t L L a a b b e e l l .

  • Page 49: Simplink Function

    FUNCTION This fundtion operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. This TV might not function properly when using it with other prod- ucts with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
  • Page 50 WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL SIMPLINK Functions D D i i s s c c p p l l a a y y b b a a c c k k Control connected AV devices by pressing the buttons. D D i i r r e e c c t t p p l l a a y y After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings.

  • Page 51: Dvr (Digital Video Recorder)

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) TIMESHIFT MODE (PAUSE & REPLAY OF LIVE TV) This function allows the unit to automatically record live TV and make it available for viewing at any time. With the TimeShift Mode turned on, you may pause and rewind normal TV viewing at any time without missing any of the live broadcast.
  • Page 52 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) Using the TimeShift Mode function LIVE After selecting T T i i m m e e S S h h i i f f t t M M o o d d e e O O n n , press the O O K K button. ■...

  • Page 53: Using The Remote Control

    Using the TimeShift Mode function, play When in TimeShift Mode, the following options are available. DELAYED Indicates that the current broadcast and displayed video differ. Play Pause Using the remote control You can shift playback to any point within the recorded programme. When playing, repeatedly, press the R R E E W W ( ( F F F F F F F F...

  • Page 54: Instant Recording

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) INSTANT RECORDING Use this function to record the programme you are watching on the main screen (Analogue or Digital broadcast). Instant Record This function records the currently displayed programme. Select the programme you wish to record and then press the During recording hours of programming.
  • Page 55 The extra recording time added to the existing setting equals the final recording time. After adjusting the recording time, select O O K K . The Status bar will be displayed. Total recording duration 0:00:00 / 2:00:00 Elapsed recording time ■...
  • Page 56 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) NOTE When recording, if the available storage space is not sufficient, the recording will automatically Stop. In Radio mode, recordings of less than 30 sec- onds will not be saved. In other modes, record- ings of less than 10 seconds will not be saved. No data will be saved on paid channels with no CI Card or expired period of validity of CI Card, in invalid services and in data only channels (ex.

  • Page 57: Manual Recording

    MANUAL RECORDING This function is used to perform reserved recording. This function is available in the DVR menu. When Manual Recording,the default sound of the TV is stored. Press the D D V V R R button to display H H o o m m e e menu. Use the button to select the M M a a n n u u a a l l R R e e c c o o r r d d and then use the O O K K or button.

  • Page 58: Recorded Tv Programme List

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) RECORDED TV PROGRAMME LIST You can view the recorded programme list at a glance. This function is also available in the DVR menu. Information function is only applicable when the country selected is UK. Press the D D V V R R button to display H H O O M M E E menu. button to select R R e e c c o o r r d d e e d d T T V V and then use Use the the O O K K or...
  • Page 59 Recorded programme Selection and Popup Menu The preview recorded list is shown above. Use the PR + or PR - button for page up/down navigation. Use the M M A A R R K K button to delete from the list. A played next to the preview window if an item is marked.
  • Page 60 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) Playing recorded programmes - You can play a selected programme from the recorded programme list. Play a recorded programme. While playing, You will see a playback screen as shown below. ■ Initially, an icon showing the current playback mode is displayed .
  • Page 61 Chase playback During recording, you can “Trick play” a programme that is being recorded without interrupting recording by using the Progress Bar. Record a programme. While recording, You will see a playback screen as shown below. ■ Initially, an icon showing the current playback mode is displayed .

  • Page 62: Schedule List

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) SCHEDULE LIST This function is used to show scheduled recordings. This function is available in the DVR menu. You can store up to 30 programmes. 60 programmes can be stored in the United Kingdom. Press the D D V V R R button to display H H o o m m e e menu. Use the button to select the S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e L L i i s s t t and then use the O O K K or button.

  • Page 63: Record Quality

    RECORD QUALITY This function is not available while a recording is taking place. (Only for analogue schedule recording) Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use to select the D D V V R R menu. Press the button and then use select Record Quality.

  • Page 64: Format Hard Disk

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) FORMAT HARD DISK Erases all programmes and initialises the hard drive. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use select the D D V V R R menu. Press the button and then use HDD Format.

  • Page 65: 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.

  • Page 66: Button Function In 8 Days Guide Mode

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) Button Function in 8 Days Guide Mode Remote Control Buttons Function Change EPG mode GREEN Enter Date setting mode YELLOW Enter Manual Record setting mode BLUE Enter Schedule list mode Display Popup window Select NOW or NEXT Programme Select the Broadcast Programme PR + or -...

  • Page 67: Button Function In Date Change Mode

    Button Function in Date Change Mode Remote Control Buttons Function GREEN Switch off Date setting mode Change to the selected date Select a date Switch off Date setting mode GUIDE/EXIT Switch off EPG Button Function in Extended Description Box Remote Control Buttons Function Text Up/Down INFO i Detail information on or off.

  • Page 68: Record Popup

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) Record Popup * You can set up and activate the Record Series only when the country is set to the UK. * You cannot activate a reminder during power off mode. Remote Control Buttons Function EXIT/BACK Delete the pop-up.

  • Page 69: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , O O r r i i g g i i n n a a l l , 4 4 : : 3 3 , 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 and Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 / / 2 2 .
  • Page 70 PICTURE CONTROL • 4 4 : : 3 3 The following selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ration, grey bars will appear on both the left and right of the screen. • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV programme in the 14:9 mode.

  • Page 71: Preset Picture Settings

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset V V i i v v i i d d Select this option to display a sharp image. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general and natural screen display sta- tus.

  • Page 72: Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool)

    PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool) To initialise values (reset to default settings), select the Cool option. Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colours with more blue. This menu is activated after selecting U U s s e e r r 1 1 or U U s s e e r r 2 2 in the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e Press the MENU button and then...

  • Page 73: 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 Increases or decreases the amount of white in the picture.

  • Page 74: Colour Tone - User Option

    PICTURE CONTROL Colour Tone - User option To adjust red, green, blue to any colour temperature you prefer. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then the P P I I C C T T U U R R E E menu. Press the button and then 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...

  • Page 75: Xd - Picture Improvement Technology

    XD - PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal pro- cessing algorithm. It is not possible to use this function in RGB-PC mode. Press the MENU button and then the P P I I C C T T U U R R E E menu.

  • Page 76: Xd Demo

    PICTURE CONTROL DEMO Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. It is not possible to use this function in RGB[PC],HDMI[PC] mode. Press the MENU button and then the P P I I C C T T U U R R E E menu. Press the MENU button and then X X D D D D e e m m o o .

  • Page 77: Advanced - Cinema

    ADVANCED - CINEMA To set the TV up for the best picture quality for viewing films. This feature operates only in TV, AV, S-Video and Component 480i/576i mode. It is not possible to use this function while playing a recorded programme. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then the P P I I C C T T U U R R E E menu.

  • Page 78: Advanced - Black(Darkness) Level

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL When you view a film this function adjusts the TV to best picture quality. Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This function works in the following mode: AV (NTSC-M), S- Video (NTSC-M) or HDMI.

  • Page 79: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Returns to the default factory setting for Picture Mode, Colour, Temperature, XD and Advanced. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then the P P I I C C T T U U R R E E menu. Press the button and then P P i i c c t t u u r r e e R R e e s s e e t t...

  • Page 80: Image Sticking Minimization(Ism) Method

    PICTURE CONTROL 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. W W h h i i t t e e w w a a s s h h White wash removes permanent images from the screen.

  • Page 81: Low-Power Picture Mode

    LOW-POWER PICTURE MODE This function allows you to reduce the power consumption of the TV. Press the MENU button and then select the O O P P T T I I O O N N menu. Press the button and then F F a a c c t t o o r r y y M M o o d d e e .

  • Page 82: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER AVL automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Press the MENU button and then select the A A U U D D I I O O menu. Press the button and then A A u u t t o o V V o o l l u u m m e e .

  • Page 83: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Surround MAX, Standard, Music, Cinema or Sport and you can also adjust the frequency of the equalizer. 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 84: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjusting the audio equalizer. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then the A A U U D D I I O O menu. Press the button and then S S o o u u n n d d M M o o d d e e Press the...

  • Page 85: Balance

    BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. Press the MENU button and then select the A A U U D D I I O O menu. Press the button and then B B a a l l a a n n c c e e . Press the button and then desired adjustment.

  • Page 86: Tv Speakers On/ Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the 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 with H H D D M M I I to D D V V I I cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal.

  • Page 87: Selecting Digital Audio Out

    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 Dolby Digital in the Digital Audio Out menu will set SPDIF output to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 88: I/Ii

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL I/II Stereo/Dual Reception (In Analogue Mode Only) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after the programme number and station name disappear. Broadcast Mono Stereo Dual M M o o n n o o s s o o u u n n d d s s e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n If the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono by pressing the I I / / I I I I button twice.

  • Page 89: Nicam Reception (In Analogue Mode Only)

    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 by pressing the I/II button repeatedly.

  • Page 90: On-Screen Menu Language/Country Selection

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION The installation guide menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time. Press the button to select your desired language. Press the button and then, O O K K button to select your country.

  • Page 91: Language Selection (In Digital Mode Only)

    LANGUAGE SELECTION (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) The A A u u d d i i o o 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 S S u u b b t t i i t t l l e e function when two or more subtitle languages are broadcast.

  • Page 92: 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. Press the MENU button and then select the T T I I M M E E menu.

  • Page 93: Auto On/Off Timer 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 94: Auto Shut-Off Setting

    TIME SETTING AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING If the TV is switched on and there is no input signal, it will switch off automatically after 10 minutes. Press the MENU button and then select the T T I I M M E E menu. Press the button and then A A u u t t o o S S l l e e e e p p .

  • Page 95: Time Zone Setup

    TIME ZONE SETUP 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. Press the MENU button and then select the T T I I M M E E menu.

  • Page 96: Parental Control / Ratings

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM Enter the password, press ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ on the remote control handset. Press the MENU button and then select the O O P P T T I I O O N N menu. Press the button and then L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m .

  • Page 97: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incorrect information, this function does not operate. This allows you to set up blocking schemes to block spe- cific channels and ratings. 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 98: Teletext

    TELETEXT 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 . . Teletext is a free service broadcast by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics.

  • Page 99: Fastext

    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 button to select the index page. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with corresponding coloured buttons. AS with SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering its three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FASTEXT mode.

  • Page 100: Digital Teletext

    DIGITAL TELETEXT *This function works in UK 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 101: Appendix

    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 102 Format Hard Disk Drive. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the problem, contact your nearest LG dealer. Check the Recording Space by pressing the DVR button. If there is no remaining space for recording, delete any unnecessary programmes on the Recorded TV List.

  • Page 103: 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 lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.

  • Page 104: Product Specifications

    Storage Temperature Storage Humidity ■ The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. 42PG69 ** 42PG6900-ZC/ 42PG6900-ZF 50PG6900-ZC/ 50PG6900-ZF 42PG6910-ZF 1044.4 x 735.4 x 308.0 mm 41.1 x 29.0 x 12.2 inches 1044.4 x 680.6 x 79.6 mm 41.1 x 26.8 x 3.2 inches...

  • Page 105: Programming The Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is a multi brand or universal remote. It can be programmed. to operate most remote controlled devices from other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models from other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Testing your remote control.
  • Page 106 JENSEN 012 031 033 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 KENWOOD 014 034 039 043 047 048 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 101 106 1 14 123 LLOYD 003 009 013 014 017 034 101 106 MAGIN...

  • Page 107: Ir Codes

    IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Configuration of frame 1st frame Lead code Low custom code C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7...
  • Page 108 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 PR + + R/C BUTTON PR - - R/C BUTTON...

  • Page 109: 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 TV’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel.
  • Page 110 APPENDIX Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use to select the O O P P T T I I O O N N menu. Press the button and then use select F F a a c c t t o o r r y y M M o o d d e e .

  • Page 111: Communication Parameters

    Communication Parameters Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) Data length : 8 bits Parity : None Command Reference List COMMAND COMMAND 01. Power 02. Aspect Ratio 03. Screen Mute 04. Volume Mute 05. Volume Control 06. Contrast 07 . Brightness 08.
  • Page 112 APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : a a ) ) To control Power On/Off of the TV.
  • Page 113 0 0 8 8 . . C C o o l l o o u u r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : i i ) ) To adjust the screen colour.
  • Page 114 APPENDIX 1 1 8 8 . . A A b b n n o o r r m m a a l l S S t t a a t t e e ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : z z ) ) To recognize an abnormal state.
  • Page 115 2 2 3 3 . . 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 ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 1 1 : : j j , , C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : u u ) ) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically.

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