LG 42PQ2 series Owner's Manual
LG 42PQ2 series Owner's Manual

LG 42PQ2 series Owner's Manual

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PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLASMA TV MODELS
42PQ2 ***
50PQ2 ***
42PQ3 ***
50PQ3 ***
42PQ6 ***
50PQ6 ***
Please read this manual carefully before operating
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Retain it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS 42PQ2 *** 50PQ2 *** 42PQ3 *** 50PQ3 *** 42PQ6 *** 50PQ6 *** Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV. Retain it for future reference. Record the model number and serial number of the Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information.
  • 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 Power Cord Owner’s Manual Batteries ENERGY SAVING POWER RATIO Q.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ACCESSORIES............1 AV Mode .................47 PREPARATION key Lock..............48 Front Panel Controls..........4 Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) ..49 Back Panel Information ..........6 Stand Installation............7 Careful installation advice.........8 TO USE THE USB DEVICE Back Cover for Wire Arrangement......9 Swivel Stand ..............9 When connecting the USB device......50 Not using the desk-type stand........9...
  • Page 5 APPENDIX SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Troubleshooting............92 Auto Volume Leveler ..........77 Maintenance ..............94 Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode....78 Product Specifications ..........95 Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode....79 IR Codes ..............97 SRS TruSurround XT..........79 External Control Device Setup......99 Clear Voice II .............80 Balance................81 Audio Reset ...............82 TV Speakers On/ Off Setup ........83 I/II Stereo/Dual Reception.........84...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    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.) 42/50PQ2 *** Intelligent Sensor...
  • Page 7 42/50PQ3 *** I I n n t t e e l l l l i i g g e e n n t t S S e e n n s s o o r r Adjusts picture accord- ing to the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 8: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. Only 42/50PQ2 *** Only 42/50PQ3 *** Only 42/50PQ6 *** AV IN 3 AV IN 3 AV IN 3 COMPONENT AV 1 AV 2 AV 1 AV 2 AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI)
  • Page 9: Stand Installation

    STAND INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, thep roduct can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the boltcan deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt.
  • Page 10: Careful Installation Advice

    PREPARATION CAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall from the market. Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. The instructions shown below are a safer way to set up the TV, by fixing it to the wall, avoiding the possibility of it falling forwards if pulled.
  • Page 11: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV. After Connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables. CABLE HOLDER SWIVEL STAND This feature is not available for all models. After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set man- ually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position.
  • Page 12: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    4 4 i i n n c c h h e e s s WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION We recommend the use of a LG Brand wall mounting bracket when mounting the TV to a wall. We recommend that you purchase a wall mounting bracket which supports VESA standard.
  • Page 13: Antenna Connection

    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 1 AV 2 Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall ANTENNA (Connect to wall antenna socket)
  • Page 14: 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 Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the digital set- top box 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 COMPONENT...
  • Page 15 Connecting a set-top box with an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box 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 (Except 42/50PQ2 *** , 42/50PQ3 *** ) models jack on the TV.
  • Page 16: Connecting With A Hdmi To Dvi Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable COMPONENT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AV 1 AV 2 HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN ANTENNA RGB(PC) RS-232C IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 jack on the TV. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the A A U U D D I I O O I I N N ( ( R R G G B B / / D D V V I I ) ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 17: 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 COMPONENT 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 18 EXTERNAL EQIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a Euro Scart COMPONENT Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the A A V V 1 1 AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AV 1 AV 2 Euro scart socket on the set. HDMI MI/DVI IN HDMI IN Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
  • Page 19 AV 1 AV 2 Connecting the HDMI cable HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN 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 RGB(PC) RS-232C IN 3 3 (Except 42/50PQ2 *** , 42/50PQ3 *** ) jack on the...
  • Page 20: Vcr Setup

    EXTERNAL EQIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Connecting with a RF cable AV 1 AV 2 ANTENNA 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 21 When connecting with a Euro Scart COMPONENT Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the A A V V 1 1 AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AV 1 AV 2 Euro scart socket on the set. HDMI MI/DVI IN HDMI IN Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.
  • Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When 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 23: Other A/V Source Setup

    OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 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 Video Game Set and external equipment. Match the jack colours. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) VIDEO...
  • Page 24: Pc Setup

    EXTERNAL EQIPMENT 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 COMPONENT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AV 1 AV 2 HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN ANTENNA RGB(PC)
  • Page 25: Supported Display Resolution

    Supported Display Resolution HDMI-DTV mode RGB-PC mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.47 59.94 640x350 31.468 70.09 720x480 31.50 60.00 720x400 31.469 70.09 720x576 31.25 50.00 640x480 31.469 59.94 44.96 59.94 800x600 37 .879 60.317 1280x720 45.00 60.00...
  • Page 26: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQIPMENT 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: Component(except 480i, 576i), RGB Screen Move Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution • Contrast 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 picture phase manually. P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n operates in Component(except 480i, 576i), RGB mode. S S i i z z e e , P P h h a a s s e e operate only in RGB mode.
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQIPMENT SETUP Selecting Resolution (Except 42PQ2 *** , 42PQ3 *** , 42PQ6 *** ) 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 PICTURE Move Prev.
  • 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 (EXCEPT 42/50PQ6 *** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. RATIO Selects your desired picture format. POWER RATIO INPUT AV MODE ENERGY SAVING AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds when connecting AV devices.(...
  • Page 31: Installing Batteries

    THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust POWER the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left/ RATIO INPUT AV MODE ENERGY SAVING Right) Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. MENU Selects a menu. Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.
  • Page 32 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Only 42/50PQ6 *** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. ENERGY Adjust the power saving mode of the TV. SAVING ENERGY SAVING POWER RATIO Selects your desired picture format.
  • Page 33 ENERGY SAVING VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. POWER /DOWN RATIO MARK Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu. Q. MENU MENU FREEZE Displays the selected favourite programme. 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...
  • 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. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the INPUT or P button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, P or NUMBER button on the remote control and the TV will switch on.
  • 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. •...
  • Page 36: On Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Image shown may differ from your TV. SETUP PICTURE AUDIO Move Move Move Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume...
  • 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 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 Storage Programme Edit Programme Edit System...
  • Page 39: Assigning A Station Name

    SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Storage Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning System Programme Edit Programme Edit Band V/UHF Channel Fine Fine Search Name C 02 Store Close Assigning a station name You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. Select the position and MENU Select S S E E T T U U P P .
  • Page 40: Programme Edit

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL 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 41 This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. Deleting a programme The selected programme is deleted, all the • Select a programme number to be deleted. following programmes are shifted up one position.
  • Page 42: Selecting The Programme Table

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Programme List 1 C 01 1 C 02 1 C 03 Exit Displaying programme list You may find some blue programmes. These •...
  • Page 43: Favourite Programme Setup

    FAVOURITE PROGRAMME SETUP Selecting favourite programme Favorite programmes is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes. To tune to a favorite programme, press the F F A A V V (Favorite)button repeatedly. Q.Menu Select your desired programme.
  • Page 44: Input List

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LIST Select the input source. Component HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 Except 42/50PQ2 *** , 42/50PQ3 *** You can also adjust I I N N P P U U T T menu. • (Only 42/50PQ2 *** ) INPUT Move Component...
  • Page 45: Simplink

    This function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. The product might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
  • Page 46: Simplink Functions

    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 , OK, , l l l l , buttons.
  • Page 47: Simplink Menu

    Connecting to Home Theater with the SIMPLINK logo. AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) Connect 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 AV 1 AV 2 ( ( Except 42/50PQ2 *** , 42/50PQ3 *** ) ) terminal on the...
  • Page 48: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LABEL Selects a label for each input source. OPTION OPTION Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Country : Austria Country : Austria Input Label Input Label Input Label Input Label Component SIMPLINK : On...
  • Page 49: Av Mode

    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. S S p p o o r r t t Optimizes video and audio for watching sports events.
  • Page 50: Key Lock

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. OPTION OPTION Move...
  • Page 51: Initializing (Reset To Original Factory Settings)

    INITIALIZING (RESET TO ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS) Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all TV programmes. When the I I n n i i t t i i a a l l S S e e t t t t i i n n g g is completed, you must restart the Initializing setup. OPTION OPTION Move...
  • Page 52: To Use The Usb Device

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) When connecting a USB device When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder. Here shown may differ from your TV.
  • Page 53: Photo List

    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 USB Connector (sold separately) - Fix the one end of the USB connector to...
  • Page 54 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) Photo Selection and PopUp Menu PHOTO LIST USB Device Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Drive1 Up Folder KY107 2009/11/11 KY101 KY101 KY108 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 KY109 KY102 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 KY103 KY110 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 Drive1 KY111...
  • Page 55 Set up the menu in Full-Sized Screen You can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized screen. Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. PHOTO LIST USB Device Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Up Folder Drive1...
  • Page 56 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) 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 button to select the previous or •...
  • Page 57: Music List

    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 58: Music Selection And Popup Menu

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 music titles are listed per page. MUSIC LIST USB Device Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration Music Up Folder P P l l a a y y (During stop) : Play the selected music titles.
  • Page 59 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 60: Movie List

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) MOVIE LIST (Only 42/50PQ6***) The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and supports Play. Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files.
  • Page 61: Screen Components

    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 USB Device MOVIE LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB...
  • Page 62: Movie Selection And Popup Menu

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) Movie Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 movie titles are listed per page. MOVIE LIST USB Device Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration Movie...
  • Page 63: Using The Remote Control

    DivX Audio Language & Subtitle Language Picture Size Full Screen Subtitle Language Audio Language Subtitle . Language Latin 1 . Sync Null . Position Close When DivX is playing, if you press the Select the desired option. • R R E E D D button, this message is displayed. Select P P i i c c t t u u r r e e S S i i z z e e , , S S u u b b t t i i t t l l e e L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e , , A A u u d d i i o o L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e , , S S u u b b t t i i t t l l e e , , L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e , , S S y y n n c c or P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n...
  • Page 64: Divx Registration Code

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ2***) DIVX REGISTRATION CODE (Only 42/50PQ6***) 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 65: Deactivation

    DEACTIVATION (Only 42/50PQ6***) Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV. Once this function is executed, a DivX user authentication is required again to see DivX DRM files. Move Move Photo List Photo List Music List Music List Movie List...
  • Page 66: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , J J u u s s t t S S c c a a n n , 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 , Z Z o o o o m m and C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 .
  • Page 67 • 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 1 1 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 68: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption. The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements and is adjusted to the 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 69: Preset Picture Settings

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset V V i i v v i i d d Strengthen the contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness for vivid picture. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general screen display status.
  • Page 70: Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool)

    PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool) 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. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move •...
  • Page 71: 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 72: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY 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 ( ( O O f f f f / / L L o o w w / / H H i i g g h h ) ) Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 73: Advanced - Black(Darkness) Level

    ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL Makes dark parts on the screen look darker. This function works in the following mode: TV, AV, COMPONENT or HDMI. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast Colour Temperature Medium • Brightness • Brightness Dynamic Contrast High •...
  • Page 74: Advanced - Film Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - FILM MODE Makes video clips recorded in film look more natural. This feature operates only in TV, AV and Component 480i/576i mode. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast Colour Temperature Medium • Brightness • Brightness Dynamic Contrast High •...
  • Page 75: 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 76: 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.
  • Page 77: Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. Note: When you set up the Time control, XD Demo menu is not available. It’s not available to use this function in RGB mode. OPTION OPTION Move...
  • Page 78: 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 79: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each programme.
  • Page 80: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , C C i i n n e e m m a a , S S p p o o r r t t or G G a a m m e e and you can also adjust T T r r e e b b l l e e , B B a a s s s s .
  • Page 81: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjusting the audio equalizer. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance • SRS TruSurround XT Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode...
  • Page 82: 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 II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II...
  • Page 83: Balance

    BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance Balance Balance...
  • Page 84: Audio Reset

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move • Level • Level Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT : Off •...
  • Page 85: Tv Speakers On/ Off Setup

    TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In A A V V , 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 HDMI to DVI cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal.
  • Page 86: I/Ii

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL I/II Stereo/Dual Reception 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 87: Nicam Reception

    NICAM Reception If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received. When NICAM mono is received, you can select N N I I C C A A M M M M O O N N O O . When NICAM stereo is received, you can select N N I I C C A A M M M M O O N N O O or N N I I C C A A M M S S T T E E R R E E O O .
  • Page 88: 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. 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 89: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the TV is unplugged, reset the clock. TIME TIME Move Move Clock Clock Clock Clock Hour Off Time...
  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television pro- grammes, share prices and many other topics.
  • Page 93: 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 T T . . O O P P T T button and then use button to select menu.
  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PQ2 *** 50PQ2 *** MODELS 42PQ200R-ZA 50PQ200R-ZA 1031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1216.7 x 818.1 x 353.0 mm Dimensions with stand 40.5 x 28.3 x 12.1 inches 47 .9 x 32.2 x 13.8 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 1031.2 x 656.7 x 80.8mm 1216.7 x 759.0 x 83.0 mm without stand...
  • Page 98 APPENDIX 42PQ6 *** 50PQ6 *** MODELS 42PQ600R-ZA 50PQ600R-ZA 1040.8 x 725.8 x 308.0 mm 1228.8 x 824.6 x 353.0 mm Dimensions with stand 40.9 x 28.5 x 12.1 inches 48.3 x 32.4 x 13.8 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 1040.8 x 669.2 x 76.8 mm 1228.8 x 772 x 78.9 mm without stand...
  • Page 99: 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 Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame 1st frame...
  • Page 100 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 ENERGY R/C BUTTON POWER...
  • Page 101: 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 RS-232C IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) 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 102: Set Id

    APPENDIX Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. p p . . 1 1 0 0 4 4 OPTION OPTION Move Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Country : Austria Country...
  • Page 103: 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. Command Reference List DATA DATA C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal)
  • Page 104 APPENDIX 0 0 5 5 . . V V o o l l u u m m e e C C o o n n t t r r o o l l ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k f f ) ) 0 0 1 1 .
  • Page 105 1 1 0 0 . . S S h h a a r r p p n n e e s s s s ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k k k ) ) 1 1 5 5 .
  • Page 106 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 ) ) To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen.
  • Page 107 2 2 1 1 . . T T u u n n e e C C o o m m m m a a n n d d / / C C h h a a n n n n e e l l T T u u n n i i n n g g ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m a a ) ) Tune Channel to following Physical number.
  • Page 108 APPENDIX 2 2 4 4 . . I I n n p p u u t t s s e e l l e e c c t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : x x b b ) ) ( ( M M a a i i n n P P i i c c t t u u r r e e I I n n p p u u t t ) ) To select input source for TV Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...

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