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OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PJ250 42PJ340 50PK350 42PJ550 42PJ350C 50PJ250 50PJ340 50PK340 50PJ550 50PJ350C 42PJ350 50PK540 50PK550 50PK550C 50PK250 50PJ350 60PK540 60PK550 60PK550C 60PK250 60PK280 60PK290 www.lg.com...
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.
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical 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.
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A A N N T T E E N N N N A A S S V V e e n n t t i i l l a a t t i i o o n n O O u u t t d d o o o o r r a a n n t t e e n n n n a a g g r r o o u u n n d d i i n n g g Install your TV where there is proper ventila- tion.
Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness AV Mode is three preset picture and audio settings. It of ambient light, LG’s “Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 allows the viewer to quickly switch between common sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a settings.
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. 1.5V 1.5V Remote Control, Owner’s Manual CD Manual Power Cord Batteries...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Remote Control Illuminates red in standby Sensor mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on.
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50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Remote Control Illuminates red in standby Sensor mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. ENTER ENTER ENTER CHANNEL ENTER VOLUME POWER INPUT MENU ENTER Button...
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PREPARATION 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ340, 50PK340, 50PK350, 42/50PJ350C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. Power/Standby Indicator Remote Control Illuminates red in standby Sensor mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. ENTER ENTER ENTER CHANNEL ENTER VOLUME MENU POWER INPUT...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50/60PK540, 50PK340 AV IN 2 OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AV IN 1 REMOTE (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN VIDEO /MONO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA COMPONENT IN /CABLE HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN...
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PREPARATION 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50/60PK550, 42/50PJ550, 60PK290, 42/50PJ350C, 50/60PK550C AV IN 2 OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AV IN 1 REMOTE (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN VIDEO AUDIO /MONO VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA COMPONENT IN /CABLE HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN COMPONENT IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital Analog Connection.
STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV. Installation (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 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.
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PREPARATION Detachment Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. (42/50PJ250, 50PK250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50PK340, 50PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50PK550 (60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 42/50PJ350C, 50PK550C) Loose the bolts from TV. 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) M4x30 M4x28 Detach the stand from TV.
CABLE MANAGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV. After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables. To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. CABLE HOLDER Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
HDMI Connection HDMI-DTV OUTPUT 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 or 3 3 No separate audio connection is necessary.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect 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 , 2 2 or 3 3 jack on the TV. OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL...
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect 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 1 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) .
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 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 , 2 2 or 3 3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary.
VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect ANTENNA/ Connect the RF antenna out socket of the CABLE VCR to the A A N N T T E E N N N N A A / / C C A A B B L L E E I I N N socket on the TV.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set 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 colors.
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 O O P P T T I I C C A A L L port of D D I I G G I I T T A A L L A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T .
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. REMOTE OPTICAL AUDIO IN CONTROL IN VIDEO DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection AUDIO OUT 1. How to connect Connect the VGA output of the PC to the R R G G B B I I N N ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the TV.
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NOTES 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...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , P P h h a a s s e e , and S S i i z z e e can also be adjusted. Screen Prev.
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 Prev. Move MENU Resolution Auto config. To Set Position Size...
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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.
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Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , S S i i z z e e , and P P h h a a s s e e to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 50/60PK250, 50/60PJ250, 42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ340, REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 42/50PJ550, 50PK340, 50PK350, 60PK280, When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. 60PK290 42/50PJ350C ENERGY AV MODE INPUT POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. SAVING 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, ON/OFF...
THUMBSTICK Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) MENU Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing. INFO Displays channel information at the top of the screen. Q.MENU Opens the list of Quick Menu options.
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 I I N N P P U U T T C C H H ( ( button on the TV or press the P P O O W W E E R R...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Auto Tuning Picture Wizard Clear Voice II...
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42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50PK340, 50/60PK540 CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Tuning Auto Volume : Off Picture Wizard Clear Voice II : Off Manual Tuning Energy Saving : Off Balance Channel Edit Picture Mode : Standard Sound Mode...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 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. 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.
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.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 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...
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.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 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 C C h h a a n n n n e e l l L L i i s s t t .
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. F F A A V V To tune to a favorite channel, press the (Favorite) button repeatedly.
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...
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 T V V ). Component1 Component2 Then, you can select your desired I I n n p p u u t t...
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...
AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the A A V V M M O O D D E E button repeatedly to select the desired source. ENTER If you select “C C i i n n e e m m a a ” in AV mode, C C i i n n e e m m a a will be selected both for “PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode”...
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.
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SIMPLINK Functions D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y : : After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- out additional settings.
For 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50/60PK550, 42/50PJ550, 60PK290,42/50PJ350C models, 50/60PK550C 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 U U S S B B I I N N jacks on the side of TV.
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. Screen Components ENTER Select P P h h o o t t o o L L i i s s t t .
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Photo Selection and Popup Menu USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB Top Folder DriveA DriveA 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move PopUp Menu Move Page MARK Mark Exit USB Device PHOTO LIST Page 1/1 No Marked When you select a file (not folder), this PopUp Free Space 150MB...
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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 0 folder, 4 file(s) Up Folder Move Move Page...
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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 , ENTER ( ( R R o o t t a a t t e e ) ) , D D e e l l e e t t e e , or C C l l o o s s e e . . button to select the previous or next photo.
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Using the Photo List Option Choose option Set photo view. Set video. 1/17 Set audio. Q.MENU Option Slideshow Delete Close Exit Show the PopUp menu. Q.MENU Select S S e e t t P P h h o o t t o o V V i i e e w w , S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o or S S e e t t A A u u d d i i o o . ENTER When you select the S S e e t t P P h h o o t t o o V V i i e e w w , , You cannot change M M u u s s i i c c F F o o l l d d e e r r while BGM is playing.
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When you select the S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o , , Set video. Picture Mode Vivid Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Temperature Noise Reduction Medium Reset Prev. ENTER Show the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e .
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 •...
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Music Selection and Popup Menu Up to 6 music titles are listed per page. USB Device MUSIC LIST P P l l a a y y (During stop): Play the selected music. Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB DriveA Title Duration Once a song finishes playing, the next selected...
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Using the Music List Option, play USB Device Set audio. MUSIC LIST Page 1/1 No Marked Free Space 150MB DriveA Title Duration Sound Mode Cinema Arirang Up Folder Arirang 04:12 Auto Volume Good Bye 05:30 Clear Voice ll 00:00 / 04:16 Up Folder Balance Option...
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 source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Set By Program...
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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%.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE WIZARD 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. When you adjust the image to L L o o w w , R R e e c c o o m m m m e e n n d d e e d d or H H i i g g h h , you can see the example of the changes you made.
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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 H H o o r r i i z z o o n n t t a a l l the different types of signal and inputs.
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 P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e . This feature is disabled in “P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e - - C C i i n n e e m m a a ”.
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 16:9 Vivid Vivid Picture Mode Vivid Standard Standard Sound Mode Auto Power Save Caption Multi Audio...
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 •...
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 seeing 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.
PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, E E x x p p e e r r t t 1 1 and E E x x p p e e r r t t 2 2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users.
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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 Dynamic Color hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue, green and white look more vivid.
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 •...
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...
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.
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...
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 16:9 Standard Music Cinema Vivid...
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...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL INFINITE SOUND Select this option to sound realistic. 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 : Standard...
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...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. 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.
AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. 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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually. TIME TIME Move Move Enter 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...
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The O O f f f f T T i i m m e e function overrides the O O n n T T i i m m e e function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the O O n n T T i i m m e e to work.
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 16:9 Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio English Sleep Timer Del/Add/Fav...
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.
Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move 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...
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...
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...
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - For USA only 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.
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TV Rating Children - For USA only 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.
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PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating General - For USA only 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...
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TV Rating English - For CANADA only Selecting 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 TV Rating-French...
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PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating French - For CANADA only Selecting 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 TV Rating-English...
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...
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move 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...
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...
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.
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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 VOL or VOLUME button.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV. Caution: 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 50PK550, 50PK550C 60PK550, 60PK550C MODEL (50PK550-UD, 50PK550C-UD) (60PK550-UD, 60PK550C-UD) (50PK550-UE) 1 1 71.4 mm x 786.2 mm x 309.7 mm 1 392 mm x 91 5 mm x 367 mm With stand Dimensions (46. (54.8 x 36 x 1 4.4 1 inch x 30.9 inchess x 1 2.1 inch inch inch...
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(40.9 inch x 26.3 inch x 3.0 inch) With stand 3 1 kg (68.3 lb) 49.5 kg (1 09.1 lb) Weight Without stand 28.6 kg (63.0 lb) 45 kg (99.2 lb) 42PJ250 50PJ250 MODEL (42PJ250-UA) (50PJ250-UA) (42PJ250-UB) With stand 988 mm x 688.5 mm x 260 mm 1 1 71.4 mm x 781.8mm x 309.7 mm...
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50PK350 60PK280 MODEL (50PK350-UC) (60PK280-UA) 1 392 mm x 91 0 mm x 367 mm 1 1 71.4 mm x 781.8 mm x 309.7 mm With stand Dimensions (40.9 inch x 28.5 inch x 1 2.1 inch) (46.1 inch x 30.7 inch x 1 2.1 inch) (Width x Height Without stand x Depth)
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...
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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) MENU Remote control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code INPUT Remote control Button (Only Power On) 10-19 Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button...
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. The instructions below are provided to help with programming software or to test functionality using telenet software.
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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’.
APPENDIX 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) 01.
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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 : : k k a a ) ) Data 01: Volume mute off (Volume on) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] To control Power On/Off of the TV.
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APPENDIX 1 1 2 2 . . O O S S D D 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 : : k k l l ) ) 1 1 8 8 .
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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 2 2 2 2 . . C C h h a a n n n n e e l l A A d d d d / / D D e e l l ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m b b ) ) The table above lists the binary code which must be converted to Hexadecimal before sending.
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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 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...