1080p plasma hdtv 60” class (59.5” diagonal) (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG 42PG10
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ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines P/NO : SAC30708031 (0801-REV00) for energy efficiency. www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.com...
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Do not attempt to modify this product in any way installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National without written authorization from LG Electronics. Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for Unauthorized modification could void the user’s...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of the appliance, and have the cord replaced or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with an exact replacement part by an authorized with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use servicer.
FEATURE OF THIS TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. “ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under Dolby Laboratories. license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Cable Holder Protection Cover Bolts for stand assembly Cable Management Clip (Refer to P.10) 42PG10/20/20C: 1EA, (Refer to P.13) 50PG10/20/20C: 2EA (Only 42PG10/20/20C) * Wipe spots on the exterior only with the polishing cloth. * Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it). 42/50PG10 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. AV IN 2 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN AUDIO RS-232C IN RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) (CONTROL & SERVICE) REMOTE COMPONENT IN HDMI/DVI IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO MONO VIDEO AUDIO...
PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION (Only 42PG10/20/20C) ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the TV as shown. Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the...
CABLE HOLDER CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP How to remove the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP 42PG10/20/20C 50PG10/20/20C, 50/60PG30 First, press the cable management. Hold the Hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP with CABLE M M ANAGEMENT C C LIP with both both hands and pull it backward.
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. SWIVEL STAND (Only 50/60PG30) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your...
This TV accepts VESA FDMI compliant mounts via the four screw holes on the back of the TV. These mounts are sold by third parties and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with the mount for more info.
PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. ■ 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. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product.
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. ■ 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.
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HDMI Connection RGB IN AUDIO RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) 1. How to connect OMPONENT IN HDMI/DVI IN Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI I I N1, 2, or HDMI I I N3 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. AUDIO HDMI supports both audio and video.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect CABLE IN Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to RGB IN the HDMI/DVI I I N1, 2, or HDMI I I N3 jack on the AUDIO RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to...
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect AUDIO RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT I I N V V IDEO1 jacks on the TV. EMOTE COMPONENT IN NTROL IN Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) .
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection AUDIO 1. How to connect S-VIDEO Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the TV. RS-232C IN 2.
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ Use the ISM feature in the Option menu to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period ■...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and ANT OUT OUTPUT VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left SWITCH = white, and Audio Right = red) 2.
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. VIDEO ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) 2.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. RGB IN VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection AUDIO RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) 1. How to connect COMPONENT IN HDMI/DV Connect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB ( P C ) jack on the TV.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC) For 26/32/37/42LG30 For 37/42/47/52LG50,32/37/42/47/52LG60 32/42/47/52LG70 Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency ( KHz ) Frequency ( Hz ) Frequency ( KHz ) Frequency ( Hz ) 640x350 31.468 70.09 640x350 31.469 70.08 720x400 720x400...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. Screen Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 •...
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. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution •...
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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 Position, S i ze, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Screen PICTURE Move Prev. MENU Move Enter Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto config. •...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER RATIO RATIO SLEEP Change the aspect ratio. p.44 SOUND PICTURE SLEEP Select the amount of time before your TV turns off auto- INPUT Q.
THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. See a list of AV devices connected to TV. SIMPLINK When you toggle this button, the SIMPLINK menu appears at the screen.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, C H ( ( ■ button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, C H ( Number ( ( 0~9 ) button on the remote 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. Aspect R R atio: Selects your desired picture format. Caption: Select on or off.
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 Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning Picture Mode : Standard...
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 Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning...
CHANNEL SETUP Channel Editing From the default channel list created from the Auto Tuning channel search, you can create two different types of channel lists in memory: “custom list” and “favorite channel list”. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 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 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 RGB-PC T V: Select it to watch over-the-air, cable ■...
INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds. Cinema Game Sport AV MODE Press the AV M M ODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. RETURN Return to TV viewing. If you select “Cinema” in AV mode, ■...
This function operates only with devices with the logo. If connected other brand device with the logo, it may not work. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. To start using SIMPLINK, turn it on in the user menus.
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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL SIMPLINK Functions Direct P P lay: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- ■ out additional settings. Select A A V d d evice: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. ■...
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SIMPLINK Menu TV v v iewing: Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the current mode. DISC p p layback: Select and play discs. When multiple discs are available, the titles of discs are conveniently displayed at the bottom of the screen. When no device is connected VCR p p layback: Control the connected (displayed in gray)
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. ■ NOTE If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
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Set by program Zoom 1 Selects the proper picture proportion to match Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the pic- the source’s image. ture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. (4:3 4:3) (16:9...
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - Preset 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 Power Saving Vivid Standard Cinema Clear Voice Vivid Picture Mode Standard...
Color Tone - Preset Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast •...
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness Enter •...