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Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling 1-888-542-2623 CANADA other features will increase power consumption that LG Customer Information Center could exceed the limits necessary to quality for Energy Star rating. P/NO : SAC34173301(0910-REV00) www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.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.
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of will then be accessible by the user to experience the HDMI Licensing LLC." best their LG HDTV has to offer. Sophisticated and detailed calibrations can be made through the ISFccc mode. Detailed calibration requires a licensed technician.
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 Green Eye Sensor 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...
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42/50PJ350 Green Eye Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Remote Control Illuminates red in standby Sensor mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. ENTER ENTER ENTER CHANNEL VOLUME POWER INPUT MENU Buttons Button Button Button Button Buttons 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.
PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK260 SERVICE OPTICAL ONLY DIGITAL AV IN 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO /MONO VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA COMPONENT IN /CABLE HDMI IN HDMI IN COMPONENT IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital Analog Connection.
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42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ540, 50/60PK540, 50PK350 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 COMPONENT IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital Analog Connection.
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PREPARATION 42/50PJ350, 50/60PK550, 42/50PJ550 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, 60PK260) 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 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. Loose the bolts from TV. Detach the stand from TV. Protection Cover (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550) After removing the stand, install the included p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i o o n n c c o o v v e e r r over the hole for the stand.
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...
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.
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Select the H H D D M M I I 1 1 (Except 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, ■ 60PK260) input source on the TV using the I I N N P P U U T T button on HDMI/DVI IN the remote control.
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H H D D M M I I 1 1 Select the (Except 42/50PJ250, ■ 50/60PK250, 60PK260) input source on the TV using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control. NOTE A DVI to HDMI cable or adapter is required for this connection.
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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H H D D M M I I 1 1 (Except 42/50PJ250, ■ 50/60PK250, 60PK260) input source on the TV using I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.
, select input source on the ■ CONTROL IN UDIO B/DVI) TV.(Except 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK260) VIDEO /MONO AUDIO NOTE If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the A A U U D D I I O O L L / / M M O O N N O O jack of the...
Operate the corresponding external equipment. ■ AV IN 2 USB CONNECTION - Except 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250 , 60PK260 models i.e) 1. How to connect Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jack on the side of TV.
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 - Except 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250 , 60PK260 models This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. REMOTE OPTICAL AUDIO IN CONTROL IN DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection...
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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...
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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.
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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 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ350 When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. ENERGY AV MODE INPUT POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. SAVING 50/60PK550 ON/OFF...
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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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50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK260 CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Tuning Auto Volume : Off Picture Wizard Clear Voice II : On Manual Tuning Energy Saving : Off Balance Channel Edit Picture 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. Return to TV viewing BACK 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 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...
Enter Move Enter For 50/60PK250, Language Language Input Label Input Label 42/50PJ250, SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On 60PK260 Key Lock : Off Key Lock : Off Component1 Caption : Off Caption : Off Component2 ISM Method : Normal ISM Method...
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, ■...
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- ■...
For 42/50PJ350, 50/60PK550, 42/50PJ550 models 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. ■...
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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 . . ■...
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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 , , ■...
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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 .