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PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLASMA TV MODELS
4 4 2 2 P P T T 8 8 * *
5 5 0 0 P P T T 8 8 * *
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote
this information to your dealer when you require
service.

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS 4 4 2 2 P P T T 8 8 * * 5 5 0 0 P P T T 8 8 * * Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference.
  • Page 3 ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. Power Cord Remote Control Owner’s Manual Batteries Slightly wipe stained spot on the This feature is not available for all models. exterior only with the cleansing cloths for the product exterior if there is stain or fingerprint on surface...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R I I E E S S ............. PREPARATION PREPARATION WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Home Menu..............4 Remote Control Key Functions.........30 Front Panel Controls.............
  • Page 5 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL TIME SETTING Watching PIP(Picture-in-Picture) ......73 Clock Setup..............96 Picture Size (Aspect Ratio)Control ......75 Auto On/Off Timer Setting........97 Preset Picture Settings Sleep Timer Setting............98 - Picture Mode-Preset..........77 Auto Shut-off Setting ..........99 - Auto Colour Tone Control(Warm/Medium/Cool)78 Manual Picture Adjustment - Picture Mode-User option.........79 - Colour Tone - User option........80 - Picture Improvement Technology ....81...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION HOME MENU This menu is a contents guide. In Home Menu, you enter the Recorded list of DVR, Manual Recording of the DVR, Schedule List ,Photo List, Music List, Movie List or TV Menu. INPUT MODE Home Home POWER INPUT BRIGHT RATIO...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This is a simplified representation of the front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. If your product has a protection film attached, remove the film and then wipe the product with a polishing cloth.

  • Page 8: Back Panel Information

    PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION This is a simplified representation of the back panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. AV IN 3 V IN 3 AV IN 3 USB Input S-Video Input S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN 3 S-VIDEO Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Tv To A Wall

    ATTACHING THE TV TO A WALL (This feature is not available for all models.) Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pulled in the forward direction.

  • Page 10: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Hold 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 with hands and push it as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT Connect the cables as necessary.

  • Page 11: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent Power Supply possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possi- ble, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker.

  • Page 12: Antenna Connection

    PREPARATION To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. AV IN 3 ANTENNA CONNECTION S-VIDEO For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. AV IN 2 S-VIDEO AV IN 3...

  • Page 13: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable VIDEO AUDIO Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the digital set...

  • Page 14: External Control Device Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a HDMI cable HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN 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 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 jack on the set. VIDEO AUDIO Select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input source with using...
  • Page 15 When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable RGB IN RGB IN HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN (PC) (PC) (RGB/DVI) (RGB/DVI) VIDEO AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN 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 set. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the A A U U D D I I O O ( ( R R G G B B / / D D V V I I ) ) jack on the set.

  • Page 16: Dvd Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting with a component cable VIDEO AUDIO 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 set. COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O - -...
  • Page 17 When connecting with a Euro Scart RGB IN ANTENNA ANTENNA Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the A A V V 1 1 Euro AUDIO (RGB/DVI) scart socket on the set. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. AUDIO OUT Select AV1 input source with using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.
  • Page 18 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 jack on the set. Select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input source with using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 19: Vcr Setup

    VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. When connecting with an antenna RGB IN ANTENNA...
  • Page 20 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a Euro Scart RGB IN ANTENNA ANTENNA AUDIO (RGB/DVI) Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the A A V V 1 1 Euro scart socket on the set. AUDIO OUT Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.

  • Page 21: When Connecting With A Rca Cable

    AV IN 3 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 S-VIDEO 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 22: Other A/V Source Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set AV IN 3 VIDEO S-VIDEO 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 AV3 input source with using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 23: External Stereo Setup

    EXTERNAL STEREO SETUP Use to connected either an external amplifier, or add a sub- AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO OUT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT woofer to your surround sound system. Connect the input jack of the stereo amplifier to the V V A A R R I I A A B B L L E E A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T jacks on the set. Set up your speakers through your analog stereo amplifier, according to the instructions provided with the amplifier.

  • Page 24: Usb In Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB IN SETUP AV IN 3 S-VIDEO Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jacks on the side of TV. After connecting the U U S S B B I I N N jacks, you use the D D V V R R function. ( p p .

  • Page 25: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable RGB IN RGB IN RGB IN ANTENNA ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN (PC)
  • Page 26 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable RGB IN RGB IN ANTENNA ANTENNA AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN (PC) (RGB/DVI) AUDIO VIDEO VARIABLE AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN DVI-PC OUTPUT AUDIO Connect the DVI output of the PC 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 set.
  • Page 27 Supported Display Resolution (RGB /HDMI[PC]mode) Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x400 31.469 70.08 640x480 31.469 59.94 37 .500 75.00 800x600 37 .879 60.31 46.875 75.00 48.363 60.00 1024x768 56.476 70.06 60.023 75.02 1280x768 47 .693 59.99 1360x768 47 .700 60.00 1366x768 47 .700 60.00...

  • Page 28: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Auto Configure (RGB mode only) LIST LIVE TV Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image MENU EXIT shaking.After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. TIME TIME SHIFT...
  • Page 29 Adjustment for screen Phase, Clock, Position LIST LIVE TV If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if MENU EXIT characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT To correct the screen size, adjust C C l l o o c c k k . FAV/ MARK This function works in the following mode : RGB, COMPONENT...
  • Page 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Selecting Wide XGA mode LIST LIVE TV To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and MENU EXIT selection of XGA mode. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT This function works in the following mode: RGB mode. FAV/ MARK MUTE...

  • Page 31: Reset To Original Factory Settings

    Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) LIST LIVE TV This function operates in current mode. MENU EXIT To initialize the adjusted value TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE Press the MENU button and then use button to SETUP Picture Mode PICTURE Colour Temperature select the PICTURE menu.

  • Page 32: Remote Control Key Functions

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Switches the set on from standby or off to standby. POWER INPUT MODE POWER Returns to the TV viewing from any mode. TV INPUT INPUT Switches the set on from standby.
  • Page 33 Selects the remote operating modes. MODE INPUT MODE POWER INPUT TELETEXT These buttons are used for teletext. BUTTONS For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section. BRIGHT RATIO SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to TV. SIMPLINK TEXT I/II When you toggle this button, the Simplink menu appears PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP...

  • Page 34: Turning On The Tv

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV INPUT MODE POWER INPUT BRIGHT If your TV will be turned on, you will be able to use its features. RATIO SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT First, connect power cord correctly.

  • Page 35: On Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then D D / E E button to display each menu.

  • Page 36: Auto Programme Tuning

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the PR + + / / - - LIST LIVE TV or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed.

  • Page 37: Manual Programme Tuning

    MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the sta- tions in whatever order you desire. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT It’s not available to use this function in TimeShift Mode On mode. TIME TIME It’s not available to use this function on recording programme. SHIFT SHIFT Press the M M E E N N U U button and then...

  • Page 38: Fine Tuning

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FINE TUNING Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select MARK the SETUP menu.

  • Page 39: Assigning A Station Name

    ASSIGNING A STATION NAME You can assign a station name with five characters to each pro- gramme number. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the SETUP menu.

  • Page 40: Booster

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL BOOSTER In some models, B B o o o o s s t t e e r r is an optional function. Only a set with B B o o o o s s t t e e r r can perform this function. LIST LIVE TV MENU...

  • Page 41: Programme Edit

    PROGRAMME EDIT RATIO This function enables you to delete or skip the stored pro- SIMPLINK TEXT I/II grammes. Also you can move some stations to other programme PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected pro- gramme number.

  • Page 42: Favourite Programme

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FAVOURITE PROGRAMME This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. INPUT MODE POWER INPUT BRIGHT RATIO Repeatedly press the F F A A V V button to select stored favourite pro- SIMPLINK TEXT I/II grammes.

  • Page 43: Calling The Programme Table

    CALLING THE PROGRAMME TABLE You can check the programmes stored in the memory by displaying the programme Table. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK D D i i s s p p l l a a y y i i n n g g p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e T T a a b b l l e e Press the L L I I S S T T button to display the Programme Table menu.

  • Page 44: Input Source Selection

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT SOURCE SELECTION INPUT MODE Sets a label to each input source which is not in use. POWER INPUT BRIGHT RATIO SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME...

  • Page 45: Key Lock

    KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to con- trol it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT This set is programmed to remember which option it was last TIME TIME SHIFT...
  • Page 46 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL This operates only for the devices with the SIMPLINK logo. BRIGHT RATIO Please check the SIMPLINK logo. SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.

  • Page 47: Simplink Functions

    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 , O O K K buttons and buttons for play, stop, pause, fast Control connected AV devices by pressing the reverse, fast forward, chapter skip.(The button does not provide such functions) D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y...

  • Page 48: 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 reviewing at any time. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT With Timeshift turned on, you may pause and rewind nor- mal TV viewing at any time without missing any of the live TIME TIME...
  • Page 49 Using the TimeShift Mode function LIVE LIVE T T h h e e ‘ ‘ P P r r o o g g r r e e s s s s B B a a r r ’ ’ ? ? After selecting the TimeShift Mode On, press the O O K K button.

  • Page 50: Using The Remote Control

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) Using the TimeShift Mode function, play - When in timeshift mode, the following options are available. SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT DELA DELA Indicates that the current broadcast and displayed video differ. When pressing the button delaying Timeshift, Timeshift LIST...

  • Page 51: Format Hard Disk

    FORMAT HARD DISK Erases all programmes and initializes the hard disk. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE SETUP TimeShift Mode PICTURE Record Quality Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to AUDIO Recorded TV...

  • Page 52: Instant Recording

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) INSTANT RECORDING Use this function to record the programme you are watching on the main screen. Instant Record This function records the currently displayed programme. Select the programme you wish to record and then press the button.
  • Page 53 The extra recording time added to existing setting equals Recording Option the final recording time. Recording Time 00:00 00:00~02:00 Min Recorded) After adjusting the recording time, select O O K K . The Status Set Duration No Change bar will be displayed. Cancel Stop Record Total recording duration...

  • Page 54: Manual Record

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) MANUAL RECORD SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT LIST LIVE TV This function is easy to register to reserved recording. MENU EXIT LIST LIVE TV This function is available to use in DVR menu. MENU EXIT TIME...

  • Page 55: Schedule List

    SCHEDULE LIST LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT This function is used to show scheduled recordings. This function is available to use in DVR menu. You can store up to 8 programmes. Home Home Free Space HIGH NORMAL Recorded TV Manual Record...

  • Page 56: To Use The Usb Device

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) TO USE THE USB DEVICE Precautions when using the USB device Only a USB storage device is recognizable. If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. A USB storage device using an automatic recognition programme may not be recognized. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized.
  • Page 57 To use the recorded list with USB storage device Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jacks on the side of TV. Only USB HDD that are over 40 GB and 1 partition can be used for USB Backup.

  • Page 58: Recorded Tv Programme List

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) RECORDED TV PROGRAMME LIST LIST LIVE TV You can view the recorded programme list at a glance. MENU EXIT This function is also available in DVR menu. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT 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 R R e e c c o o r r d d e e d d T T V V and then use FAV/...
  • Page 59 Recorded programme Selection and Popup Menu LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT The recorded programme stored in the internal HDD or the USB storage device can be played. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT The preview recorded list is shown above. FAV/ MARK MUTE Use the P P R R + + / / - - button for page up/down navigation.
  • Page 60 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) When 'Yes’ is selected, the backup is cancelled and is converted back to input mode. If more than two files are transferred, the transferred file is stored, and the back- up operations on the files in progress of transferring and scheduled for backup are cancelled.

  • Page 61: Usb Backup

    USB BACKUP - When the Recorded List is stored exceeding the capacity of the internal HDD, the USB backup feature allows the backup of Recorded List of the internal HDD to the external LIST LIVE TV HDD for backup connected through USB. MENU EXIT - To use USB backup function, be sure to initialize the USB HDD using DVR menu-...
  • Page 62 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) C C o o p p y y t t o o R R e e c c o o r r d d e e d d L L i i s s t t :Restores the Recorded Programme to the internal HDD.
  • Page 63 Playing recorded programmes - You can play the selected programme in the recorded programme list. T T h h e e ‘ ‘ P P r r o o g g r r e e s s s s B B a a r r ’ ’ ? ? This function indicates a possible DVR Play a recorded programme.

  • Page 64: Photo List

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) PHOTO LIST LIST LIVE TV It’s available to playback the photo file(*.jpg) in the USB device. MENU EXIT The On Screen Display may be different from your set. Images are an TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT example to assist with the TV operation. Supports up to four drives.
  • Page 65 Photo Selection and PopUp Menu As shown, up to 6 thumbnail photos are listed per page. Photo List Photo List No Marked Page 2/3 USB Device Drive1 buttons to select the target folder or UP Folder Folder File 1. jpg File 2.
  • Page 66 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) Set up the menu in Full-Sized Screen You can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB Photo List No Marked Photo List Page 2/3 device, on a full-sized screen. USB Device Drive1 Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. UP Folder Folder File 1.
  • Page 67 O O p p t t i i o o n n : Set values for S S l l i i d d e e S S p p e e e e d d and M M u u s s i i c c f f o o l l d d - - e e r r .

  • Page 68: Music List

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) MUSIC LIST Purchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be supported by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT The On Screen Display may be different from your set.

  • Page 69: Music Selection And Popup Menu

    Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 8 music titles are listed per page. Music List Page 1/1 Music List No Marked USB Device Drive1 buttons to select the target folder or UP Folder drive then press O O K K . Use the P P R R + + / / - - button to navigation in the music titles page.
  • Page 70 DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) 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 71: Movie List

    MOVIE LIST LIST LIVE TV The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing MENU EXIT movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and supports Play. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files. Editing such as delete and add is not allowed.

  • Page 72: Movie Selection And Popup Menu

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) Movie Selection and PopUp Menu Page 1/1 Movie List Movie List No Marked buttons to select the target folder or USB Device drive then press O O K K . Drive1 UP Folder Use the P P R R + + / / - - button to navigation in the movie titles page.

  • Page 73: Subtitle

    SUBTITLE Turns the subtitle control during movie play. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the D D V V R R menu. SETUP TimeShift Mode Press the...

  • Page 74: Divx Registration Code

    DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER) DIVX REGISTRATION CODE Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. LIST LIVE TV With a DivX registration code from other TV, playback of rented or purchased MENU EXIT DivX file is not allowed.

  • Page 75: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL WATCHING PIP(PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) It’s not available to use this function on recording programme. INPUT MODE POWER INPUT PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. BRIGHT RATIO One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. SIMPLINK TEXT I/II...

  • Page 76: Input Source Selection For Sub Picture

    PICTURE CONTROL Input Source Selection for Sub Picture Press the P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button is pressed, each input source for the sub picture is displayed. Sub Picture Size Adjustment (PIP mode only) Press the S S I I Z Z E E button to adjust the sub picture size.

  • Page 77: Picture Size (Aspect Ratio)Control

    PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO)CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , INPUT MODE 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 . POWER INPUT BRIGHT...
  • Page 78 PICTURE CONTROL • Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 • Z Z o o o o m m 2 2 Following selection will lead you to view the Choose Zoom2 when you want the picture to picture without any alternation, while filling be altered, both horizontally extended and the entire screen.

  • Page 79: Preset Picture Settings

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset D D y y n n a a m m i i c c Select this option to display with 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 status.

  • Page 80: Auto Colour Tone Control(Warm/Medium/Cool)78

    PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control(Warm/Medium/Cool) To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Cool LIST LIVE TV option. MENU EXIT TIME TIME Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to SHIFT SHIFT warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colours with more blue.

  • Page 81: 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 the light and dark levels in the picture. LIST LIVE TV B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s Increases or decreases amount of white in the MENU EXIT...

  • Page 82: Colour Tone - User Option

    PICTURE CONTROL Colour Tone - User option To adjust red, green, blue to any colour temperature you prefer. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT It’s available to use this function in “U U s s e e r r 1 1 / / 2 2 ” of Picture mode only.

  • Page 83: Picture Improvement Technology

    - 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. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT It’s not available to use this function in RGB/HDMI-PC mode.

  • Page 84: Demo

    PICTURE CONTROL DEMO Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT It’s not available to use this function in RGB/HDMI-PC mode. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE Press the MENU button and then button to select SETUP Picture Mode...

  • Page 85: Advanced - Cinema

    ADVANCED - CINEMA Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT This feature operates only in Analog TV, AV and TIME TIME Component 480i/576i mode. SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE SETUP Picture Mode Colour Temperature PICTURE...

  • Page 86: Advanced - Black(Darkness) Level

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. Adjusting the contrast and the bright- ness of the screen using the black level of the screen. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT This function works in the following mode: AV (NTSC-M) or...

  • Page 87: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Returns to the default settings Picture Mode, Colour Temperature, XD, Advanced, Aspect Ratio at the factory. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE SETUP Picture Mode Colour Temperature PICTURE AUDIO Advanced Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select TIME Aspect Ratio...

  • Page 88: Image Sticking Minimization(Ism)Method

    PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION(ISM)METHOD A frozen of 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 LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT fixed image to remain on the set's screen for a long period of...

  • Page 89: Low-Power Picture Mode

    LOW-POWER PICTURE MODE This is the function to reduce the power consumption of the set. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the OPTION menu. FAV/ MARK Press the...

  • Page 90: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change programmes. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the AUDIO menu.

  • Page 91: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; SRS TSXT, Standard, Music, Movie or Sports and you can also adjust the sound fre- quency of the equalizer. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special TIME TIME SHIFT...

  • Page 92: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjust the sound equalizer. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the AUDIO menu.

  • Page 93: Balance

    BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of speaker to the levels you prefer. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE SETUP Sound Mode PICTURE Auto Volume Balance AUDIO TV Speaker Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select- TIME OPTION...

  • Page 94: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKER ON/OFF SETUP You can adjust the internal speaker status. LIST LIVE TV In AV, COMPONENT, RGB and HDMI mode, internal speaker MENU EXIT audio can be outputted even though there is no video signal. TIME TIME SHIFT...

  • Page 95: I/Ii

    I/II Stereo/Dual Reception INPUT MODE POWER INPUT BRIGHT RATIO When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT the programme number and station name disappear. Broadcast On Screen Display LIST LIVE TV...

  • Page 96: Nicam Reception

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM Reception If the set is equipped with the receiver for NICAM reception, the high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of received broadcast as follows by press- ing the I/II button repeatedly.

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

    ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION Installation guide menu appears on TV screen when it is turned on for the first time. SIMPLINK TEXT I/II PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT button and then, O O K K button to select your Press the desired language.

  • Page 98: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off time func- tion. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT...

  • Page 99: Auto On/Off Timer Setting

    AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off Time automatically switches the set to standby at the preset time. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT Two hours after the set is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button TIME TIME SHIFT...

  • Page 100: Sleep Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You don’t have to remember to switch the set off before you go INPUT MODE POWER to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to INPUT standby after the preset time has elapsed. BRIGHT RATIO SIMPLINK TEXT...

  • Page 101: Auto Shut-Off Setting

    AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off auto- matically after 10 minutes. LIST LIVE TV MENU EXIT TIME TIME SHIFT SHIFT FAV/ MARK MUTE SETUP Clock Off Time PICTURE On Time AUDIO Sleep Time TIME...

  • Page 102: 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 programmes, share prices and many other topics.

  • Page 103: Top Text

    TOP TEXT The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / group / page selection With the blue button you can progress from block to block. Use the yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block.

  • Page 104: Special Teletext Functions

    TELETEXT SPECIAL TELETEXT FUNCTIONS R R E E V V E E A A L L Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. S S I I Z Z E E Selects double height text.

  • Page 105: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a 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 n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction.
  • Page 106 APPENDIX 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 V V O O L L ( ( o o r r V V o o l l u u m m e e ) ) button.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.

  • Page 108: Product Specifications

    APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 50PT8 * 42PT8 * MODELS 42PT81-ZB 50PT81-ZB 1 1 30.0 x 768.1 x 3 1 0.4 mm 1 308.0 x 906.1 x 370.0mm Dimensions with stand 44.5 x 30.2 x 1 2.2 inches 5 1.5 x 35.7 x 1 4.6 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 1 1 30.0 x 71 5.0 x 85.0 mm 1 308.0x 845 x 89.5 mm...

  • Page 109: Programming The Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-con- trollable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Test your remote control.
  • Page 110 VIDEOSONIC REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 047 048 WARDS 003 013 017 024 031 033 034 040 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 031 033 034 040 101 106 1 14 123 053 054 101 053 054 131 LLOYD RICO...
  • Page 111 Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes APEX DIGITAL MITSUBISHI 005 006 DENON 020 014 SAMSUNG 01 1 015 005 006 ONKYO 008 017 SONY HARMAN KARDON PANASONIC 003 009 THOMPSON 005 006 PHILIPS TOSHIBA 019 008 001 010 016 025 PIONEER 004 026 YAMAHA...

  • Page 112: Ir Codes

    APPENDIX 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 113 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 R/C BUTTON POWER R/C BUTTON(POWER ON/OFF)

  • Page 114: External Control Device Setup 1

    APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP It’s not available to use this function in DVR mode. Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V con- trol system) and 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 115: Set Id

    RS-232C Configurations Please make sure the RS-232C configuration below. If you use different kind of RS-232C cable, system error may occur. 3-Wire Configurations D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID SETUP Language Use this function to specify a set ID number. Country PICTURE Input Label...

  • Page 116: Communication Parameters

    APPENDIX 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 Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission COMMAND COMMAND...
  • Page 117 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 ) ) 0 0 5 5 .
  • Page 118 APPENDIX 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 2 2 : : k k ) ) 1 1 4 4 .
  • Page 119 1 1 9 9 . . B B l l u u e e A A d d j j u u s s t t m m e e n n t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : $ $ ) ) 2 2 2 2 .
  • Page 120 APPENDIX 2 2 5 5 . . K K e e y y ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 1 1 : : m m , , C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : c c ) ) 2 2 7 7 .

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