CONTENTS PREPARATION 42/50PJ2**, 42/50PJ3**, 42/50PJ5**, 42/50PJ6**, 50/60PK2**,50PK3**, 50/60PK5**, 50PK7**... A-1 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Antenna Connection ...1 Connecting with a Component cable... 2 Connecting with an HDMI cable ... 3 Connecting with an HDMI to DVI cable ... 3 Connecting with a Euro Scart cable...4 Usb setup ...4 Connecting with a RCA cable ...5 Connecting with a RF Cable...5...
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CONTENTS EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) Switch on/off EPG ... 68 Select a Programme... 68 Button Function in NOW/NEXT Guide Mode . 68 Button Function in 8 Day Guide Mode...69 Button Function in Date Change Mode... 69 Button Function in Extended Description Box .. 70 Button Function in Record/Remind Setting Mode...
PREPARATION P P L L A A S S M M A A T T V V M M o o d d e e l l s s : : 4 4 2 2 / / 5 5 0 0 P P J J 2 2 * * * * , , 4 4 2 2 / / 5 5 0 0 P P J J 3 3 * * * * , , 4 4 2 2 / / 5 5 0 0 P P J J 5 5 * * * * , , 4 4 2 2 / / 5 5 0 0 P P J J 6 6 * * * * , , 5 5 0 0 / / 6 6 0 0 P P K K 2 2 * * * * , , 5 5 0 0 P P K K 3 3 * * * * , , 5 5 0 0 / / 6 6 0 0 P P K K 5 5 * * * * , , 5 5 0 0 P P K K 7 7 * * * * ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV.
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NOTE The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the picture is reduced, and this will reduce the overall running cost. CAUTION Do not step on the glass stand or subject it to any impact. It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may fall.
42/50PJ5 **, 50/60PK5 ** INPUT MENU POWER 42/50PJ6 **, 50PK7 ** INPUT MENU POWER Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator • Illuminates red in standby mode. • Turn off red smoothly when the TV is switched on. VOLUME PROGRAMME Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Power/Standby Indicator...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ2 ** , 50/60PK2 ** (Only 50/60PK2 ** ) /DVI IN1 Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. ( 1 14 ) Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power.
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42/50PJ3 ** , 42/50PJ5 ** , 42/50PJ6 ** , 50PK3 ** /DVI IN 1 Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. ( 1 14 ) Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. Euro Scart Socket (AV1/AV2) Connect scart socket input or output from an external device to these jacks.
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PREPARATION 50/60PK5 **, 50PK7 ** /DVI IN Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. ( 1 14 ) Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. Euro Scart Socket (AV1/AV2) Connect scart socket input or output from an external device to these jacks.
STAND INSTALLATION (Except for 60PK5 ** , 60PK2 ** ) ■ Image shown may differ from your TV When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, the product can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the bolt can deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt.
PREPARATION CAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall on the market. Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. The instructions shown below are a safer way to set up the TV, by fixing it to the wall, avoiding the possibil- ity of it falling forwards if pulled.
10 cm 10 cm WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION We recommend the use of a LG Brand wall mounting bracket when mounting the TV to a wall. We recommend that you purchase a wall mounting bracket which supports VESA standard. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer.
PREPARATION REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Except for 42/50PJ2**, 50/60PK2**) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. ENERGY AV MODE INPUT SAVING LIST Q.VIEW MARK RATIO MUTE MENU GUIDE Q.MENU EXIT BACK INFO FREEZE A-10 Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby.
ENERGY AV MODE INPUT SAVING Q.VIEW LIST MARK control buttons RATIO MUTE GUIDE MENU Q.MENU EXIT BACK INFO FREEZE VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN Displays the selected favourite programme. MARK Select the input to apply the Picture Wizard settings. Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu.
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PREPARATION REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Only 42/50PJ2**, 50/60PK2**) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. ENERGY AV MODE INPUT SAVING LIST Q.VIEW MARK RATIO MUTE MENU Q.MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO BACK FREEZE A-12 Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby.
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ENERGY AV MODE INPUT SAVING LIST Q.VIEW SIMPLINK con- MARK RATIO MUTE MENU Q.MENU GUIDE EXIT INFO BACK FREEZE VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN Displays the selected favourite programme. MARK Select the input to apply the Picture Wizard settings. Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. ■ An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. ■...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cord until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ This section on EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly uses diagrams for the 50/60PK5 ** models. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■...
CONNECTING WITH AN HDMI CABLE Connect the HDMI output of the external equipment (digital set-top box, DVD, etc.) to 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 / / D D V V I I I I N N ) , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 (Except for 42/50PJ2 ** ) or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 (Only 50/60PK5 ** , 50PK7 ** ) jack on the TV.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP CONNECTING WITH A EURO SCART CABLE Connect the Euro scart socket of the external equip- ment (DVD, VCR, etc.) to the A A V V 1 1 Euro scart socket on the TV. Turn on the external equipment. ( Refer to the external equipment's manual for operating instructions.) Select A A V V 1 1 input source using the I I N N P P U U T T button on...
CONNECTING WITH A RCA CABLE Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR or external equipment. 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.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP CONNECTING WITH A D-SUB 15 PIN CABLE 42/50PJ2 ** , 50/60PK2 ** ) This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R R G G B B I I N N ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the TV.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SETUP Sending the TV’s audio signal to external audio equipment via the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port. If you want to enjoy digital broadcasting through 5.1-channel speakers, connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of TV to a Home Theater (or amp). Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio ( Optical ) Output port.
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NOTE Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. There may be interference relating to resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in PC mode.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Reset Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. PICTURE Screen Screen MENU Select P P I I C C T T U U R R E E . Select S S c c r r e e e e n n .
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Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, size, and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Selecting Resolution To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] PICTURE Screen Screen MENU Select P P I I C C T T U U R R E E . Select S S c c r r e e e e n n .
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Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the pic- ture phase manually. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. PICTURE • Brightness •...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the or NUMBER button on the remote control and the TV will switch on.
QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. A A s s p p e e c c t t R R a a t t i i o o : Selects your desired picture format. For Zoom Setting, select 14:9, Zoom and Cinema Zoom in Ratio Menu.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. SETUP Move Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update : On Diagnostics CI Information OPTION Move Menu Language...
AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING (For countries other than Finland and Sweden) Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming, all previously stored service information will be deleted. The maximum number of programmes that can be stored is 1000. But the number may differ slightly depending on broadcasting signals.
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WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING (Only for Finland and Sweden) DVB-C Auto Tuning is a menu for users in countries that support DVB cable. Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming, all previously stored service information will be deleted. If you want to select the A A n n t t e e n n n n a a , SETUP Move...
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If you want to select the C C a a b b l l e e , SETUP Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update : On Diagnostics CI Information MENU Select S S E E T T U U P P . Select A A u u t t o o T T u u n n i i n n g g .
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual Tuning lets you manually add a programme to your programme list. (For countries other than Finland and Sweden & When selecting Antenna if Finland, Sweden or “--” country is chosen) SETUP Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning...
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(When selecting Cable (DVB cable mode) if Finland, Sweden or “--” country is chosen) SETUP Move Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update : On Diagnostics CI Information MENU Select S S E E T T U U P P . Select M M a a n n u u a a l l T T u u n n i i n n g g .
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. SETUP Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update Diagnostics CI Information MENU Select S S E E T T U U P P . Select M M a a n n u u a a l l T T u u n n i i n n g g .
SETUP Move Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update : On Diagnostics CI Information Assigning a station name You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. Select S S E E T T U U P P . MENU Select M M a a n n u u a a l l T T u u n n i i n n g g .
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME EDIT When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using P viewing. If you wish to select the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme edit menu.
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IN DTV/RADIO MODE Skipping a programme number Select a programme number to be skipped. BLUE Turn the programme number to blue. BLUE BLUE Release. BLUE IN TV MODE This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. Deleting a programme Select a programme number to be deleted.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE Software Update means software can be downloaded through the digital terrestrial broadcasting system. SETUP Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Software Update Software Update Diagnostics CI Information Select S S E E T T U U P P . MENU Select S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e U U p p d d a a t t e e .
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* When setting “Software Update” Occasionally, a transmission of updated digital software infor- mation will result in the following menu on the TV screen. Software update is available. Would you like to download now? (approximately 30 Min ~ 2 hours) Your TV software is updated when you turn off the TV using the remote control or local key.
• Press the M M E E N N U U / / E E X X I I T T button to return to normal TV viewing. • Press the B B A A C C K K button to move to the previous menu screen. Engineering Diagnostics Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc. Model / Type : 50PJ550-ZD Serial No. : SKJY1107 Software Version : V1.10.00...
CI [COMMON INTERFACE] INFORMATION This function enables you to watch some encrypted services (pay services). If you remove the CI Module, you can- not watch pay services. When the module is inserted into the CI slot, you can access the module menu. To purchase a module and smart card, contact your dealer.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Mini Glossary Displayed when the Locked Programme. Displaying programme LIST Display the Programme List. LIST Selecting a programme in the programme list Select a programme.
FAVOURITE PROGRAMME SETUP Selecting favourite programme Favorite programmes is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes. Favourite Favourite (Except for 42/50PJ2**, 50/60PK2**) Select your desired programme.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LIST HDMI, AV1, 2(SCART), AV3(Except for 42/50PJ2**, 50/60PK2**), Component and RGB can be recognized by a detect pin and thus enabled only when an external device approves voltage. By using T T V V / / R R A A D D button, you can move from External Input to RF Input and to the last watched programme in DTV/RADIO/TV mode.
DATA SERVICE (This menu is enabled only in Ireland. ) This function allow users to choose between M M H H E E G G ( ( D D i i g g i i t t a a l l T T e e l l e e t t e e x x t t ) ) and T T e e l l e e t t e e x x t t if both exist at the same time. If only one of them exists, either M M H H E E G G or T T e e l l e e t t e e x x t t is enabled regardless of which option you selected.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SIMPLE MANUAL You can easily and effectively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. During the Simple Manual operation, audio will be muted. OPTION Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Disabled Assistance Country Input Label...
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This function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. This TV might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without addi- tional cables and settings.
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WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Connecting to Home Theater with the SIMPLINK logo. Connect 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 / / D D V V I I I I N N ), H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 (Except for 42/50PJ2**) or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 (Only 50/60PK5**, 50PK7**) terminal on the back of the TV and the HDMI output terminal of the Home Theater using HDMI cables.
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SIMPLINK Functions D D i i s s c c p p l l a a y y b b a a c c k k Control connected AV devices by pressing the 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 without additional settings.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to external input. O O f f f f Disables the AV MODE. C C i i n n e e m m a a Optimizes video and audio for watching movies.
INITIALIZING (RESET TO ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS) This function initializes all settings. D D a a y y and But the settings of It is useful to initialize the product or when you move to other city or country. When the Factory Reset is completed, you must restart the Initializing setup. When the L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m menu is "O O n n ", the message to enter the password appears.
• Maximum Communication Range: Line of open sight approx. 10 m (30 ft) • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz) • Bluetooth Module: EAX57538201 (LG Electronics) • Compatible Bluetooth Profile : GAVDP(Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) Precautions when using the Bluetooth Use within 10 m(-45°...
SETTING THE BLUETOOTH If you want to listen to the broadcasted sound using the Bluetooth headset or receive the jpeg images from an external device and view them on the TV, listen to music from cell phone(Bluetooth device), you can use the wireless communication without having to connect any cables.
TO USE THE BLUETOOTH SET TV PIN To accept connection from an external Bluetooth device or to connect to an external Bluetooth device, the PIN needs to be entered. For details on how to set the PIN of the external Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual of the applicable device.
BLUETOOTH HEADSET When you select the Bluetooth headset, you can listen to the TV sound in the Bluetooth headset through wireless communica- tion. You must pair it with any new Bluetooth device before the first use. For details, refer to the user manual of the applicable device. A maximum of 1 2 devices can be paired.
Select the Bluetooth device that is currently connected to the TV. BLUE BLUE Disconnect the Bluetooth device. BLUETOOTH Move Bluetooth : On Registered Bluetooth Device TV PIN : 0000 00:0d:44:84:14:62 Bluetooth Headset : Disconnected Registered Bluetooth Device Registered Bluetooth Device FreePulse_Wireless My Bluetooth Info. LG L600V Connect Delete...
TO USE THE BLUETOOTH MY BLUETOOTH INFORMATION This function provides the My Bluetooth Information to the user. "Edit" will be available when TV is not connected with any device. You can edit the My Device Name. You can check the My Device Address. BLUETOOTH Bluetooth TV PIN...
RECEIVING PHOTOS FROM EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH DEVICE For details on how to send photos(only JPEG) from the external Bluetooth device to TV, refer to the user manual of the applicable device. Receiving file(s) • When you select C C l l o o s s e e with the And when you press the OK button again, it will appear again.
TO USE A USB DEVICE It is not possible to use USB function in 42/50PJ2 ** , 50/60PK2 ** models. When connecting a USB device When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. “POP UP MENU” will not be displayed while the OSD including Menu, EPG or Schedule list is activated or while the Bluetooth Headset is connected.
NOTE ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ This feature is not available for all models. In order to avoid losing the USB memory stick, use the USB connector(sold separately) to fix the USB memory stick to the USB connector holder of the TV. USB connector holder USB Input Port...
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TO USE A USB DEVICE Photo Selection and PopUp Menu Photo List Page 2/3 Drive1 JMJ001 1366 768, 125KB Up Folder Navigation Popup Menu Photo List Page 2/3 Drive1 JMJ001 1366 768, 125KB Up Folder Navigation Popup Menu Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired photos.
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How to view photo Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked Drive1 Up Folder JMJ001 KR101 09/10/2008 KR102 09/10/2008 JMJ001 09/10/2008 JMJ002 09/10/2008 1366 768, 125KB JMJ003 09/10/2008 Up Folder JMJ004 09/10/2008 Page Change Navigation Popup Menu...
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TO USE A USB DEVICE 1/17 Slideshow Delete Q.MENU S S l l i i d d e e s s h h o o w w : When no picture is selected, all photos in the current folder are displayed during slide show. If some photos are selected, those photos are displayed in a slide show.
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Using the Photo List function 1/17 Slideshow Delete Option Hide Q.MENU Q.MENU Show the PopUp 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 . 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 , , Set Photo View.
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TO USE A USB DEVICE When you select the S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o , , Set Video. Picture Mode Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness • Colour • Tint •...
MUSIC LIST You can play music files on USB storage device. Purchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be support- ed by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit. The On Screen Display may be different from your TV.
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TO USE A USB DEVICE Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown, up to 6 music titles are listed per page. Music List Page 2/3 Music 004. Sweet Box-Love... Up Folder 001. Sweet Box-Don’t Push Me.mp3 003. 25minutes-Michae.mp3 004. Sweet Box-Love me.mp3 00:00/01:34 006.
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■ If you don't press any button for a while during the playing, 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.
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TO USE A USB DEVICE Using the Music List function, play Music List Page 2/3 No Marked Title Music 004. Sweet Box-Love... Up Folder 001. Sweet Box-Don’t Push Me.mp3 003. 25minutes-Michae.mp3 004. Sweet Box-Love me.mp3 00:00/01:34 006. Usher-She’s Gone.mp3 Up Folder 007.
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When you select the S S e e t t A A u u d d i i o o , , Set Audio. Sound Mode Standrd Auto Volume • Clear Voice II • Balance • Previous Show the S S o o u u n n d d M M o o d d e e , A A u u t t o o V V o o l l u u m m e e , C C l l e e a a r r V V o o i i c c e e I I I I , B B a a l l a a n n c c e e . Make appropriate adjustments.(Refer to p.
TO USE A USB DEVICE MOVIE LIST (Except for 42/50PJ3 ** ) You can play movie files on a USB storage device. The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and supports Play.
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TO USE A USB DEVICE Movie Selection and PopUp Menu Movie List Page 2/3 Movie Apple.(1992).Dvdrip 640x480, 720KB Up Folder Navigation Popup Menu Movie List Page 2/3 Movie Apple.(1992).Dvdrip 640x480, 720KB Up Folder Navigation Popup Menu Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired movie title Show the PopUp menu.
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Using the Movie List function, play Q.MENU Show the PopUp menu. Select S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o P P l l a a y y , 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 . When you select the S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o P P l l a a y y , , Picture Size Full...
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TO USE A USB DEVICE When you select the S S e e t t V V i i d d e e o o , , Set Video. Picture Mode Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness • Colour • Tint •...
Using the remote control When playing, repeatedly, press the R R E E W W ( ( F F F F G G G G (x8) -> F F F F F F F F repeatedly, press the F F F F ( ( ->...
TO USE A USB DEVICE 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. With a DivX registration code from other TV, playback of rented or purchased DivX file is not allowed. (Only DivX files matched with the registration code of the purchased TV are playable.) Photo List Music List...
DEACTIVATION (Except for 42/50PJ3 ** ) The purpose of deactivation is to allow deactivation of devices for users who have activated all the available devices through the web_server and are blocked from activating more devices. DivX VOD allowed the consumer to activate up to 6 devices under one account, but to replace or deactivate any of those devices, the consumer had to contact DivX Support and request deletion.
EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) This system has an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information such as programme listings, start and end times for all available services. In addition, detailed information about the programme is often available in the EPG (the availability and amount of these programme details will vary, depending on the particular broadcaster).
Button Function in 8 Day Guide Mode Change EPG mode. Enter Date setting mode. GREEN GREEN Enter Timer Record/Remind setting YELL YELL mode. Enter Timer Record/Remind list mode. BLUE BLUE The EPG will disappear after moving to a selected program. Select Programme.
EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) Button Function in Extended Description Box Text Up/Down. Enter Timer Record/Remind setting mode. YELL YELL The detail information on or off. INFO BACK Switch off EPG. GUIDE Button Function in Record/Remind Setting Mode Sets a start or end time for recording, and sets only a start time for the reminder with the end time grayed out. This function is available only when recording equipment that use pin8 recording signalling has been con- nected to the DTV-OUT(AV2) terminal, using a SCART cable.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , J J u u s s t t S S c c a a n n , O O r r i i g g i i n n a a l l , F F u u l l l l W W i i d d e e , 4 4 : : 3 3 , 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 , Z Z o o o o m m and C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m .
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PICTURE CONTROL • 4 4 : : 3 3 The following selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, gray bars will appear on both the left and right of the screen. • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV programme in the 14:9 mode.
PICTURE WIZARD This feature let you adjust the picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate the screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. General users can calibrate the screen quality by easily following each stage. When you adjust the image to Low, Recommended or High, you can see the changed result as an example.
PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV’s power consumption. The default factory setting is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the E E n n e e r r g g y y S S a a v v i i n n g g l l e e v v e e l l 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 .
PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset V V i i v v i i d d Strengthen the contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness for vivid picture. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general screen display status.
PICTURE CONTROL 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 signal level between black and white in the picture. You may use Contrast when the bright part of the picture is saturated.
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 value differently for each input. To reset to the factory default screen after making adjustments to each video mode, execute the “ “ P P i i c c t t u u r r e e R R e e s s e e t t ”...
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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*This feature is not available for all models. Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the ■ screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. (Off/Low/High/Auto(Onl y APS mode) Adjusts screen colours so that they look livelier, richer and clearer.
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PICTURE CONTROL Colour Standard (SD/HD) Expert Pattern (Off/Expert1/Expert2) Colour Filter (Off/Red/Green/Blue) Colour Temperature (Medium/Warm/Cool) Colour Management System Converts the colour of a different video to HD colour. This function is set for SD ■ video (BT-601) and HD video (BT-709) colour format. This is the pattern necessary for expert adjustment.
PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE Move • Brightness • Sharpness • Colour • Tint • Colour Temperature 0 • Advanced Control • Picture Reset • Picture Reset Screen Select P P I I C C T T U U R R E E . MENU Select P P i i c c t t u u r r e e R R e e s s e e t t .
PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen or still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remaining even when you change the image. Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the screen for prolonged periods. O O r r b b i i t t e e r r Orbiter may help prevent ghost images.
DEMO MODE DEMO MODE Display the slide show to explain the various logo of this TV. It is not possible to use D D e e m m o o M M o o d d e e in H H o o m m e e U U s s e e mode. In S S t t o o r r e e D D e e m m o o , D D e e m m o o M M o o d d e e is automatically set to O O n n .
PICTURE CONTROL MODE SETTING We recommend setting the TV to “H H o o m m e e U U s s e e ” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “S S t t o o r r e e D D e e m m o o ” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores.. OPTION Input Label SIMPLINK...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER AVL automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each program.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better. AUDIO Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II Clear Voice II : Off Balance Sound Mode : Standard •...
PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , C C i i n n e e m m a a , S S p p o o r r t t or G G a a m m e e and you can also adjust the T T r r e e b b l l e e , B B a a s s s s .
I I n n f f i i n n i i t t e e S S o o u u n n d d : : Infinite Sound is a patented LG proprietary sound processing technology that strives immersive 5.1 surround sound impression with front two loudspeakers.
BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. AUDIO Move Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard • Infinite Sound : Off • Treble • Bass • Reset Select A A U U D D I I O O .
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In A A V V 1 1 , A A V V 2 2 , A A V V 3 3 (Except for 42/50PJ2**, 50/60PK2**), 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 1 1 or 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.
DTV AUDIO SETTING When different audio types exist in an input signal, this function allows you to select the audio type you want. AUDIO Move Sound Mode : Standard • Infinite Sound : Off • Treble • Bass • Reset Digital Audio Out : PCM TV Speaker : On...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SELECTING DIGITAL AUDIO OUT This function allows you to select your preferred Digital Audio Output. The TV can only output DOLBY Digital if a channel is broadcast with Dolby Digital audio. When Dolby digital is available, selecting Auto in the Digital Audio Out menu will set SPDIF(Sony Philips Digital InterFace) output to Dolby Digital.
AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO Move Balance Sound Mode : Standard • Infinite Sound : Off • Treble • Bass • Reset • Reset Digital Audio Out : PCM TV Speaker : On Select A A U U D D I I O O .
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO DESCRIPTION This function is for the blind, and provides explanatory audio describing the current situation in a TV programme in addition to the basic audio. When Audio Description On is selected, basic audio and Audio Description are provided only for those programmes that have Audio Description included.
I/II Stereo/Dual Reception (In Analogue Mode Only) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Q.MENU Select A A u u d d i i o o . Select the sound output. B B r r o o a a d d c c a a s s t t O O n n S S c c r r e e e e n n D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Mono...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM Reception (In Analogue Mode Only) If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received. When NICAM mono is received, you can select N N I I C C A A M M M M O O N N O O or M M O O N N O O .
ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION The installation guide menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time. S elect your desired language. S elect your country. * * I I f f y y o o u u w w a a n n t t t t o o c c h h a a n n g g e e L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e / / C C o o u u n n t t r r y y s s e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n Select O O P P T T I I O O N N .
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL LANGUAGE SELECTION The Audio function allows selection of a preferred language. If audio data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default language audio will be played. Use the Subtitle function when two or more subtitle languages are broadcast. If subtitle data in a selected lan- guage is not broadcast, the default language subtitle will be displayed.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP The clock is set automatically when receiving a digital signal. (You can set the clock manually only if the TV has no DTV signal.) You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. When you select a Time Zone city, the TV time is set by the time offset information based on Time Zone and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) which is received with the broadcast signal and the time is set automatically by a digital signal.
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. Two hours after the TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.
SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Select S S l l e e e e p p T T i i m m e e r r . Q.MENU Select O O f f f f , 1 1 0 0 , 2 2 0 0 , 3 3 0 0 , 6 6 0 0 , 9 9 0 0 , 1 1 2 2 0 0 , 1 1 8 8 0 0 or 2 2 4 4 0 0 m m i i n n ..
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM Enter the password, press ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ on the remote control handset. When France is selected for Country, password is not ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ but ‘1’ , ’2’ , ’3’ , ’4’ . When France is selected for Country, password cannot be set as ‘0’...
BLOCK PROGRAMME Blocks any programme that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. It is available to use this function in L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m ”O O n n ” Enter a password to watch a blocked programme.
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS PARENTAL CONTROL This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incor- rect information, this function does not operate. A password is required to gain access to this menu. This set is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you switch the set off. Prevents children from watching certain adult’s TV programmes, according to the ratings limit set.
EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. It is available to use this function in L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m ”O O n n ” LOCK Move Set Password...
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unau- thorized viewing. LOCK Set Password Lock System Key Lock Key Lock Select L L O O C C K K .
TELETEXT T T h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e i i s s n n o o t t a a v v a a i i l l a a b b l l e e i i n n a a l l l l c c o o u u n n t t r r i i e e s s . . Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television pro- grammes, share prices and many other topics.
TELETEXT FASTEXT The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the correspond- ing coloured button. Page selection Press the T T . . O O P P T T button and then use You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with corresponding coloured buttons.
DIGITAL TELETEXT *This function works in UK, Ireland only. The TV gives you access to digital teletext which is greatly improved in various aspects such as text, graphics etc. This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broadcast digital teletext. You should select off in the subtitle language menu to display teletext by pressing the SUBTITLE button.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e T T V V d d o o e e s s n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y . . The remote control does not work Power is suddenly...
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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 Sound muted? Press MUTE button.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
0 °C to 40 °C Less than 80 % -20 °C to 60 °C Less than 85 % 42PJ3 ** 50PJ3 ** 42PJ350-ZA 50PJ350-ZA 50PJ350N-ZA 42PJ350N-ZA 1 171.4 mm x 781.8 mm x 309.7 mm 988.0 mm x 617.8 mm x 55.3 mm 1 171.4 mm x 720.9 mm x 55.3 mm...
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APPENDIX MODELS with stand Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) without stand with stand Weight without stand Power requirement Power Consumption MODELS with stand Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) without stand with stand Weight without stand Power requirement Power Consumption CI Module Size (Width x Height x Depth) Operating Temperature...
IR CODES *This feature is not available for all models. 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 Energy Saving POWER INPUT...
APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C Setup Connect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the product back panel.
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Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. p p . . 1 1 2 2 1 1 OPTION Move Input Label SIMPLINK : On Simple Manual Set ID Set ID ISM Method : Normal Demo Mode : Off...
APPENDIX Communication Parameters Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) Data length : 8 bits Parity : None Command Reference List COMMAND 01. Power 02. Aspect Ratio 03. Screen Mute 04. Volume Mute 05. Volume Control 06. Contrast 07 . Brightness 08.
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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 ) ) To control Power On/Off of the set.
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APPENDIX 0 0 9 9 . . T T i i n n t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k j j ) ) To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu.
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1 1 7 7 . . I I S S M M M M e e t t h h o o d d ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : j j p p ) ) To control the ISM method.
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APPENDIX 2 2 2 2 . . K K e e y y ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m c c ) ) To send IR remote key code. Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Key code - Refer to page 1 15.
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APPENDIX OPEN SOURCE LICENSE Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
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1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, pro- vided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty;...
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APPENDIX If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code.
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NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PRO- GRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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APPENDIX GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
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Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a modified ver- sion of the Library.
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APPENDIX Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you; rather, the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library. In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Library with the Library (or with a work based on the Library) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License.
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APPENDIX 13. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the Lesser General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns.
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MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE 1. Definitions. 1.0.1. "Commercial Use" means distribution or otherwise making the Covered Code available to a third party. 1.1. "Contributor" means each entity that creates or contributes to the creation of Modifications. 1.2. "Contributor Version" means the combination of the Original Code, prior Modifications used by a Contributor, and the Modifications made by that particular Contributor.
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APPENDIX (b) under Patents Claims infringed by the making, using or selling of Original Code, to make, have made, use, practice, sell, and offer for sale, and/or otherwise dispose of the Original Code (or portions thereof). (c) the licenses granted in this Section 2.1(a) and (b) are effective on the date Initial Developer first distributes Original Code under the terms of this License.
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(b) Contributor APIs. If Contributor's Modifications include an application programming interface and Contributor has knowledge of patent licenses which are reasonably necessary to implement that API, Contributor must also include this infor- mation in the LEGAL file. (c) Representations. Contributor represents that, except as disclosed pursuant to Section 3.4(a) above, Contributor believes that Contributor's Modifications are Contributor's original creation(s) and/or Contributor has sufficient rights to grant the rights conveyed by this License.
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APPENDIX 6.3. Derivative Works. If You create or use a modified version of this License (which you may only do in order to apply it to code which is not already Covered Code governed by this License), You must (a) rename Your license so that the phrases "Mozilla", "MOZILLAPL", "MOZPL", "Netscape", "MPL", "NPL"...
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10. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS. The Covered Code is a "commercial item," as that term is defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (Oct. 1995), consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation," as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R.
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Record the model number and serial number of the Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information. To your dealer when requiring any service. Model : Serial No. : Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)