Page 21: Back Panel Information
OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PT200 50PV400 42PT250U 42PT350C 50PT200 60PV400 50PT250U 50PT350C 42PT330 50PV430 50PV550U 50PV450C 50PT330 60PV430 60PV550U 60PV450C 42PT350 50PV450 50PT350 60PV450 www.lg.com...
Page 22: Warning
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system without written authorization from LG Electronics. of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry Unauthorized modification could void the user’s as practical.
Page 23: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from Heed all warnings. the apparatus. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 24 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet hands.
Page 25 ANTENNAS Ventilation Outdoor antenna grounding Install your TV where there is proper ventila- tion. Do not install in a confined space such as (can differ by country) If an outdoor antenna a bookcase. Do not cover the product with is installed, follow the precautions below. An cloth or other materials (e.g.) plastic while outdoor antenna system should not be located plugged in.
Page 26: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARNING - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) ............- Channel Editing .
Page 27 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL APPENDIX Troubleshooting 1 12 Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ..........
Page 28: Feature Of This Tv
HDTV formats include 1080i and 720p Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness resolutions. of ambient light, LG’s “Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture...
Page 29: Preparation
PREPARATION 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. The accessories included may differ from the images below. Protection Cover and Tape Ferrite Core Power Cord (Refer to P.14) (Depending on model)
Page 30: Front Panel Information
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Remote Power/Standby Indicator Control Sensor Illuminates red in standby mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. ENTER HOME ENTER...
Page 31: Back Panel Information 1
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. (For 42/50PT250U, 42/50PT350, (For 42/50PT200, 42/50PT330, 42/50PT350C, 50/60PV450, 50/60PV400, 50/60PV430) 50/60PV450C, 50/60PV550U) AV IN 2 AV IN 2 OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AV IN 1 REMOTE (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN VIDEO L/MONO...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
PREPARATION HDMI/DVI IN COMPONENT IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Analog Connection. Supports HD. Digital audio. Doesn’t support 480i. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to and white for audio.
Page 33: Stand Instruction
STAND INSTRUCTION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Installation Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the Stand Body Stand Base of the TV. Stand Base M5x14.5 M5x24...
Page 34: Maintenance
PREPARATION Detachment Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Loose the screws from TV. M4x28 M4x26 (For 60PV400, 60PV430, (For 42/50PT200, 42/50PT330, 42/50PT350, 60PV450, 60PV450C, 60PV550U) 42/50PT350C, 42/50PT250U, 50PV400, 50PV430, 50PV450, 50PV450C, 50PV550U) Detach the stand from TV.
Page 35: Cable Management
CABLE MANAGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Install the power cord holder and power cord. It will help prevent the power cable from being removed by accident. Gather and bind the cables with the cable holder. POWER CORD CABLE HOLDER HOLDER CAUTION...
Page 36: Desktop Pedestal Installation
PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. Do not mount near or above any type of heat source.
Page 37: Vesa Wall Mounting
If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer.
Page 38: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Prevent Falling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand 1
PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount). ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.
Page 39: Antenna Or Cable Connection
To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket)
Page 40: External Equipment Setup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, 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 Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.
Page 41: Hdmi Connection
HDMI Connection 1. How to connect HDMI-DTV OUTPUT Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or HDMI IN 3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT...
Page 42: Dvi To Hdmi Connection
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1 or 2 jack on the TV. OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV.
Page 43: Dvd Setup
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) . = blue, and P Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the TV.
Page 44 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect HDMI-DTV OUTPUT Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or HDMI IN 3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. OPTICAL 2.
Page 45: Vcr Setup
VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect ANTENNA/ Connect the RF antenna out socket of the CABLE VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the RF ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO antenna in socket of the VCR. ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH...
Page 46: Other A/V Source Setup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) VIDEO 2.
Page 47: Audio Out Connection
AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. 1. How to connect Connect one end of the optical cable to the TV’s OPTICAL port of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio input on the audio equipment.
Page 48: Pc Setup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP REMOTE OPTICAL AUDIO IN CONTROL IN VIDEO DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB IN VIDEO ( P C ) jack on the TV. COMPONEN Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN ( RGB/DVI ) jack on the TV.
Page 49 NOTE Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may Avoid keeping a fixed image on the screen for a not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. long period of time. The fixed image could become permanently imprinted on the screen. In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or bright- The synchronization input form for Horizontal and...
Page 50: Screen Setup For Pc Mode
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. Screen Move Prev. PICTURE Move Enter Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast • Brightness 1280 x 768 Auto config.
Page 51: Auto Configure
Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Screen Move Prev. PICTURE Move Enter •...
Page 52 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Screen PICTURE Move Prev.
Page 53 Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Size, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Screen PICTURE Move Prev. Move Enter • Contrast Resolution • Brightness • H Sharpness 60 Auto config. •...
Page 54: Watching Tv / Channel Control
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. The remote control may differ from the images below. POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons.
Page 55 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN FAV/MARK Scroll through the programmed Favorite channels. p.45 Select the input to apply the Picture Wizard setting. Use to mark or unmark a photo/music/movie. RATIO Changes the aspect ratio. MUTE Switches the sound on or off. p.36 CHANNEL Changes the channel.
Page 56: Turning On Tv
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, TV is in standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH ( button on the TV or press the POWER, ■...
Page 57: Initial Setting
If you do not complete the Initial setting, it will appear whenever the TV is switched on until the Initial ■ setting procedure is completed. Step1. Welcome Step4. Time setting Time Setting WELCOME ! Auto Current Time Setting Thank you for choosing LG Year 2007 Month Next Date Hour 5 PM ENTER...
Page 58: On-Screen Menus Selection
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Except 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Auto Tuning Picture Wizard...
Page 59: Quick Menu
QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. Q.Menu P i c t u r e M o d e: Selects the factory preset picture Aspect Ratio 16:9 depend on the viewing environment.
Page 60: Channel Setup
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run this function if you change your residence or move the TV. Also, make sure to run this function with the antenna connected during TV broadcasting hours.
Page 61: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)
Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If you select DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quali- ty of the signal being received. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit...
Page 62: Channel Editing
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using CH button during TV viewing. If you wish to select the deleted channel, directly enter the channel number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Channel Edit menu.
Page 63: Channel List
CHANNEL LIST You can check channels which are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. Channel List This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control. Exit Displaying Channel List Display the Channel List. LIST Selecting a channel in the channel list Select a channel.
Page 64: Favorite Channel Setup
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select through all the in-between channels.
Page 65: Favorite Channel List
FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST Displaying the favorite channel list Favorite List MARK Display the Favorite channel list. Selecting a channel in the favorite channel list Select a channel. Switch to the chosen channel number. ENTER Exit Paging through a favorite channel list Turn the pages.
Page 66: Brief Information
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL BRIEF INFORMATION Brief Info shows the present screen information. INFO ENTER Show the Brief Info on the screen. EXIT Return to TV viewing Brief Info Title Test.. 10:40 AM DOLBY DIGITAL Sat, Feb 21, 2009 10:10 AM 11:40 AM Multilingual...
Page 67: Input List
INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Component1 Component2 INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. Component1 Component2 HDMI1 RGB-PC HDMI3 HDMI2 Disconnected inputs are inactive (grayed out) Select a desired input source (except T V). Component1 Component2 Then, you can select your desired Input...
Page 68: Input Label
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL This indicates which device is connected to which input port. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language Language Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off Component1 Caption...
Page 69: Av Mode
AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “Cinema” in AV mode, ■ Cinema will be selected both for “PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode”...
Page 70: Simplink
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Simplink allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the logo are fully supported. SIMPLINK can be turned on and off in the user menus.
Page 71 SIMPLINK Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- ■ out additional settings. Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. ■...
Page 72: Usb
- For 42/50PT350, 42/50PT350C, 50/60PV450, 50/60PV450C, 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U ENTRY MODES When you connect a USB device, this screen is displayed automatically. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder. Connect the USB device to the USB IN When removing the USB device jacks on the side of TV.
Page 73: Photo List
PHOTO LIST You can view ( * .JPG) files from USB storage devices. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: * .JPG You can play JPG files only. ■ Only baseline scan is supported among JPG. ■...
Page 74 Photo Selection and Popup Menu USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Top Folder DriveA DriveA 2 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu Move Page Mark Exit MARK USB Device PHOTO LIST When you select a file (not folder), this Popup Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB...
Page 75 Full Screen Menu You can change the Photo List view so that it fills the screen. More operations are available in full screen mode. USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Top Folder DriveA DriveA 2 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move Move Page...
Page 76 Select the Slide show, BGM, ENTER (Rotate), Delete, or Hide. ■ button to select the previous or next photo. 1/17 ■ button to select and control Option Q.MENU Slide show Delete Hide the menu on the full-sized screen. Slide show: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show.
Page 77 Using the Photo List Option Choose option Set photo view. Set video. 1/17 Set audio. Q.MENU Option Slide show Delete Hide Exit Show the Popup menu. Q.MENU Select Set Photo View, Set Video, or Set Audio. ENTER When you select the Set Photo View. ■...
Page 78 When you select the Set Video. Set video. Vivid Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Temperature Medium Noise Reduction Reset Prev. Show the Picture Mode. ENTER ■ APS mode is not supported in Set Video Make appropriate adjustments. ENTER function.
Page 79: Music List
MUSIC LIST You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files from a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported music file: * .MP3 Bit rate range 8Kbps - 320Kbps •...
Page 80 Music Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 music titles are listed per page. USB Device MUSIC LIST Play (During stop): Play the selected music Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration file. Arirang Up Folder Once a song finishes playing, the next selected Arirang 04:12 Good Bye...
Page 81 Using the Music List Option USB Device MUSIC LIST Set audio. Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration Arirang Sound Mode Up Folder Cinema Arirang 04:12 Auto Volume Good Bye 05:30 00:00 / 04:16 Clear Voice ll Up Folder Balance Option MARK...
Page 82: Movie List
MOVIE LIST - For 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U The movie list is activated once a USB drive is detected. It is used when playing movie files on the TV. Displays the video files in the USB folder that it recognizes as a video file. Editing such as delete and add is not allowed.
Page 83: Screen Components
Screen Components Select Mo v i e Li s t. Select U S B. ENTER ENTER Home Moves to upper level folder. USB Device MOVIE LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Preview: Display the Title Duration DriveA title/folder name of the movie Butterfly Up Folder in the selected folder.
Page 84 Movie Selection and Popup Menu USB Device MOVIE LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB DriveA Title Duration Butterfly Up Folder Butterfly 00:03:33 B001 00:04:45 B002 00:01:13 640x480, 707MB B003 00:03:13 Up Folder B004 00:02:51 Navigation PopUp Menu Page Change MARK Mark Exit...
Page 85: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control You can adjust various method during movie play. When playing, repeatedly press the R E W ( ) button to speed up -> -> FFFF FFFFF FFFFFF -> -> repeatedly press the F F ( ) button to speed up ->...
Page 86 Using The Movie List Option Choose option Set video play. Set video. Set audio. Option Q.MENU Exit NOTE If you select “Off” for TV speaker, Set Audio features in choose options will not work. Show the Popup menu. Q.MENU Select Set Video Play, Set Video, or Set Audio. ENTER When you select the Set Video Play.
Page 87 When you select the Set Video. Set video. Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Temperature Noise Reduction Reset Prev. ENTER Show the Picture Mode. Make appropriate adjustments. ENTER When you select the Set Audio. Set audio. Sound Mode Cinema Auto Volume Clear Voice ll...
Page 88: Divx Registration Code
DIVX REGISTRATION CODE - For 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. DRM protected DivX files must be matched with the registration code of this TV are playable. DivX files regis- tered for another TV will not play.
Page 89: Deactivation
DEACTIVATION - For 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U 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 Enter Move Enter Photo List Photo List Music List...
Page 90: Picture Control
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. RGB-PC input only supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio. ■ Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Picture Mode Vivid...
Page 91 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro- Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with portion to fill the entire screen. an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Scan Zoom Normally the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%.
Page 92: Picture Wizard
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE WIZARD - Except 42/50PT250U, 50/60PV550U This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate the screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. You can calibrate the screen quality by easily following each step.
Page 93 i.e) Complete Horizontal Sharpness Select (an) input(s) to apply the settings. Set the screen above identical to the Recommended sample below. Recommended High Component1 Component2 • H Sharpness HDMI1 Previous Next HDMI2 HDMI3 Warning: The picture quality may vary according to Adjust Horizontal ENTER the different types of signal and inputs.
Page 94: Energy Saving
PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV’s power consumption. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode. This feature is disabled in “Picture Mode-Cinema”. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter...
Page 95: Preset Picture Settings (Picture Mode)
PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE) There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Vivid Standard Standard Sound Mode Auto Power Save Caption English Multi Audio...
Page 96: Manual Picture Adjustment-User Mode
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Wizard Energy Saving : Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast • Contrast Enter •...
Page 97: Picture Improvement Technology
PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video screen. You can set the video options differently for each input. To reset to the factory default screen after making adjustments to each video mode, execute the “Reset” func- tion for each Picture Mode.
Page 98: Expert Picture Control
PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL Expert1 and Expert2 provide even more advanced picture settings for users. This may also be used be a professional to help optimize the TV performance in the environment the TV is in. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter...
Page 99 Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the ■ Dynamic Contrast screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. Adjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. This feature enhances ■...
Page 100: Picture Reset
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • H Sharpness 60 • H Sharpness 60 • V Sharpness 60 •...
Page 101: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method
IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image. You can use Orbiter to help prevent image sticking. The other two functions are for removing a ghost image. OPTION OPTION Move...
Page 102: Sound & Language Control
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME) Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed.
Page 103: Clear Voice Ii
CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II Balance...
Page 104: Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode)
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Standard...
Page 105: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance Sound Mode...
Page 106: Infinite Surround
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL INFINITE SURROUND Select this option to sound realistic. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard...
Page 107: Balance
BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard...
Page 108: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance...
Page 109: Audio Reset
AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Enter Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode...
Page 110: Stereo/Sap Broadcast Setup
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP For Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accom- panies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono.
Page 111: Audio Language
AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language Language Menu English Input Label Input Label Audio English SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK...
Page 112: On-Screen Menus Language Selection
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language Language English Menu Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Audio English Key Lock...
Page 113: Caption Mode
CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Captions are provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying cap- tioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog.
Page 114: Digital Broadcasting System Captions
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION OPTION Move...
Page 115: Caption Option
Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is turned On. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language Language Custom Input Label Input Label Size A Standard SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock...
Page 116: Time Setting
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function. TIME TIME Move...
Page 117: Manual Clock Setup
Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Manual Clock Clock Off Time : Off Off Time : Off Year 2008 On Time : Off On Time : Off Month Sleep Timer : Off Sleep Timer : Off...
Page 118: Auto On/Off Time Setting
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The Off Time function overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode.
Page 119: Sleep Timer Setting
SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Caption English Multi Audio Sleep Timer Del/Add/Fav Eject USB...
Page 120: Parental Control / Ratings
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broad- casting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.
Page 121: Lock System
Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK LOCK Move Move Enter Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : On Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General...
Page 122: Set Password
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Confirm Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children...
Page 123: Channel Blocking
CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Ch.Change Move...
Page 124: Movie & Tv Rating
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - Depending on model Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
Page 125 TV Rating Children - Depending on model Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audi- ences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.
Page 126 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General - Depending on model Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password...
Page 127 TV Rating English - Depending on model Selecting the English rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Blocking off : Permits all Lock System : Off Lock System : Off programs Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-English TV Rating-French...
Page 128 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - Depending on model Selecting the Canadian French rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Blocking off : Permits all Set Password Set Password programs Block Channel Block Channel...
Page 129: Downloadable Rating
DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function is available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Humor Block Channel Block Channel Sport...
Page 130: External Input Blocking 1
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Move Enter Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Component1 Movie Rating Movie Rating Component2 TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children...
Page 131 KEY LOCK The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. OPTION OPTION Move...
Page 132: Appendix
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Operation Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control ■ causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. The remote control Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). ■...
Page 133 Audio Problems Press the VOL or VOLUME button. ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. ■ Picture OK & No sound Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ■ Are the audio cables installed properly? ■ No output from one Adjust Balance in menu option.
Page 134: Maintenance 1
If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 50PT200 (50PT200-UB) 42PT200 (42PT200-UB) MODEL 42PT250U (42PT250U-UA) 50PT250U (50PT250U-UA) 987 .6 mm x 662.8 mm x 230.5 mm...
Page 135 50PT330 (50PT330-UB) 42PT330 (42PT330-UB) 50PT350 (50PT350-UD) 42PT350 (42PT350-UD) MODEL 50PT350C (50PT350C-UD) 42PT350C (42PT350C-UD) With stand 991.8 mm x 667 mm x 230.5 mm 1 1 76.1 mm x 774.7 mm x 289.8 mm Dimensions x 26.2 (46.3 x 30.5 x 1 1.4 inch inch inch...
Page 136: Remote Control Ir Codes
APPENDIX IR CODES (This feature is not available for all models.) 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...
Page 137 Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) POWER Remote control Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code Q.MENU Remote control Button (TV Input Selection) HOME Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code INPUT Remote control Button (Only Power On) 10-19 Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button...
Page 138: External Control Through Rs-232C
APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C The RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the TV’s functions externally. Note: RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232C control hardware and software. ■...
Page 139 RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. 7-Wire Configuration 3-Wire Configurations ( Serial female-female NULL modem cable ) ( Not standard ) D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’.
Page 140: Command Reference List
APPENDIX Command Reference List DATA DATA COMMAND1 COMMAND2 COMMAND1 COMMAND2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 13. Remote Control 01. Power 00 - 01 00 - 01 Lock Mode 02. Input Select p.121) 14. Treble 00 - 64 03. Aspect Ratio p.121) 15. Bass 00 - 64 04.
Page 141 01. Power (Command: k a) Data 01: Volume mute off (Volume on) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] To control Power On/Off of the TV. 06. Volume Control (Command: k f) Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] To adjust volume. Data 00: Power Off Data 01: Power On You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]...
Page 142 APPENDIX 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 143 Data 05: Main/Sub Two/One Using Physical Step Part Channel Picture Channel Reserved Main NTSC Air No Use NTSC Cable ATSC Air ATSC Cable_std ATSC Cable_hrc ATSC Cable_irc ATSC cable_auto Reserved Reserved 22. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) The table above lists the binary code which must be To add and delete the channels.
Page 144 The model and serial number of the TV is located on the back and one side of the TV. Record it below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...

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