Lg 42LG50 User Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operatingyour set. Retain it for future reference.Record model number and serial number of the set. See the l

PREPARATION10FRONT PANEL INFORMATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV. NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape.

APPENDIX100APPENDIXMAINTENANCEEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you canenjoy your new TV

APPENDIX101PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.MODELSAC100-240V ~ 50/60H

APPENDIX102PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLAPPENDIXThe provided universal remote control can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices.N

APPENDIX103Remote Control CodeBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesAIWA 034AKAI 016 043 046 12412 5 14 6AMPRO 072ANAM 031 033 103AUDIO DYNAMICS012 023 0

APPENDIX104APPENDIXBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesALPHASTAR DSR 123AMPLICA 050BIRDVIEW 051 126 129CHANNEL MASTER013 014 015 018036 055CHAPARRAL 00

APPENDIX105IR CODES Configuration of frame 1st frameRepeat frame Lead code Repeat code BBiitt ddeessccrriippttiioonn FFrraammee iinntteerrvvaall::

APPENDIX106APPENDIXCodeFunction Note(Hexa)CodeFunction Note(Hexa)08 POWERRemote control Button (Power On/Off)45 Q.MENU Remote control Button43 MENU Re

APPENDIX107EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232CRS-232C SetupThe RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such

APPENDIX108RS-232C ConfigurationsAPPENDIXUse this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping1’. GGpp..111111.Either cable below c

APPENDIX109Command Reference ListCCOOMMMMAANNDD11 CCOOMMMMAANNDD2219. Channel TuningDATA(Hexadecimal)CCOOMMMMAANNDD11 CCOOMMMMAANNDD22DATA(Hexadecimal

PREPARATION11BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV.AV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOHDMI IN 3 USB IN( )RGB INCOMPONENT INAUDIO(

APPENDIX110APPENDIX0011.. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]Data

APPENDIX1110099.. CCoolloorr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk ii))To adjust screen color.You can also adjust color in the PICTURE menu.Transmission [k][i][

APPENDIX112APPENDIX1188.. AAuuttoo CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn ((CCoommmmaanndd:: jj uu))To adjust picture position and minimize image shak

APPENDIX113Data05:The table above lists the binary code which must beconverted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example:The binary code to tune the

PREPARATION12STAND INSTRUCTIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.Assemble the parts of the SSTTAANNDD BBOODDYYwith CCOOVVEERR BBAASSEE

PREPARATION13VESA WALL MOUNTINGInstall your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, pleasec

PREPARATION14CABLE MANAGEMENTPREPARATIONConnect the cables as necessary.To connect additional equipment, see theEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section.Insta

PREPARATION15DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATIONFor proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. Image shown may diffe

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

PREPARATION17ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION1. Antenna (Analog or Digital)Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable BoxConnection.For optimum

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP18HD RECEIVER SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPThis TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP19HDMI ConnectionConnect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN11,22, or 33 jack on the TV.No separate audio con

2WARNING / CAUTIONWARNING / CAUTIONTo prevent fire or shock hazards, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture.FCC NOTICEClass B digital

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP20EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPConnect the DVI output of the digital set-top box tothe HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11, 22, or 33jack

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP21DVD SETUPComponent ConnectionComponent Input portsTo get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP22EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPS-Video ConnectionNDIOB/DVI)REMOTECONTROL INANTENNA/CABLE INRS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE)L RAUDI

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP23VCR SETUPAntenna Connection To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. If the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP24EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPComposite (RCA) ConnectionGGIf you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable fromthe VCR to the AAUUD

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP25OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPL/MONORAUDIOVIDEOHDMI IN 3 USB INL RVIDEOCamcorderVideo Game SetConnect the AAUUDDIIOO/VVIIDDEEOOjack

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP26PC SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPThis TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP27Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC)Resolution 720x400640x350640x4801920x1080HDMI-PCHorizontal Vertical Frequ

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP28EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPScreen Setup for PC modeSelecting ResolutionYou can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The PPooss

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP29Auto ConfigureAutomatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is stil

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP30EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAdjustment for screen Position, Size, and PhaseIf the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP31Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values)Returns PPoossiittiioonn, SS iizzee, and PPhhaasseeto the default factory set

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP32USB CONNECTIONEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOHDMI IN 3 USB INConnect the USB device to the UUSSBB IINNjack

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP33AUDIO OUT CONNECTIONSend the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port.INGB/DVI)RS-232C IN(CONTROL &a

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL34REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWhen using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL35Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and installthe batteries matching correct pola

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL36TURNING ON THE TVWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLNOTE!GGIf you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug fr

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL37QUICK MENUDisplay each menu.Make appropriate adjustments. AAssppeecctt RRaattiioo: Selects your desired picture format

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL38INITIAL SETTINGWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLThis Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL39ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTIONYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.Disp

4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSNever touch this apparatus or antenna duringa thunder or lighting storm. When mounting a TV on the wall, make surenot to in

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL40CHANNEL SETUPWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLAuto Scan (Auto Tuning)Automatically finds all channels available through ant

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL41Select CCHHAANNNNEELL.1MENU2ENTERIf selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength mon

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL42CHANNEL SETUPWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSelect a channel.Select channel you want to add ordelete.3ENTER4ENTERA custom

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL43INPUT LISTOnly these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected.Select the desired input s

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL44INPUT LABELWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLYou can set a label for each input source when it's not in use.Select OOPP

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL45AV MODEYou can select the optimal images and sounds.1AV MODE2Off CinemaGame SportPress the AAVV MMOODDEEbutton repeate

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL46WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLThis function operates only with devices with the logo.The TV might not function properly

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL47 DDiirreecctt PPllaayy:: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media

USB48USBENTRY MODESWhen you connect a USB device, this screen is displayed automatically.In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the exi

PHOTO LISTUSB49You can view .JPG files from USB storage devices.The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different.Screen ComponentsMoves t

5AANNTTEENNNNAASSOOuuttddoooorr aanntteennnnaa ggrroouunnddiinnggIf an outdoor antenna is installed, follow theprecautions below. An outdoor

USB50USBPhoto Selection and Popup MenuSelect the target folder or drive.Select the desired photos.2Show the Popup menu.31 Use the CCHH button to navi

USB51Full Screen MenuYou can change the Photo List view so that it fills the screen. More operations are available in fullscreen mode. Use the CCHH b

USB52USBSelect the SSiiddee SShhooww, ((RRoottaattee)),DDeelleettee,OOppttiioonn, or HHiiddee.. Use button to select the previous ornext photo. Use

MUSIC LISTUSB53You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files form a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On Scre

USB54USBMusic Selection and Popup Menu Use the CCHH button to navigation inthe music page. Use FFAAVVbutton to mark or unmark a musicfile. If no musi

USB55 The play information box (as shown below) will automaticallymove across the screen when there is no user input to pre-vent a fixed image remaini

PICTURE CONTROL56PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLThis feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is d

PICTURE CONTROL57Set by programSelects the proper picture proportion to matchthe source’s image. 4:3Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture

PICTURE CONTROL58PRESET PICTURE SETTINGSPICTURE CONTROLPicture Mode - PresetThere are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus

PICTURE CONTROL59Color Tone - PresetChoose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set tocool t

6CONTENTSWARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PICTURE CONTROL60MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENTPICTURE CONTROLPicture Mode - User ModeAdjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing sit

PICTURE CONTROL61Select your desired menu option.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurree MMooddee.Select EExxppeerrtt CCoonnttrrooll.Select EE

PICTURE CONTROL62PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGYPICTURE CONTROLFresh Contrast: Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the

PICTURE CONTROL63ADVANCED CONTROL - BLACK (DARKNESS) LEVELAdjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen.

PICTURE CONTROL64ADVANCED CONTROL - EYE CAREPICTURE CONTROLDims extremely bright pictures.This feature is disabled in “PPiiccttuurree MMooddee--VVii

PICTURE CONTROL65ADVANCED CONTROL - REAL CINEMASet up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies.When you operate Real Cinema (3:2 Pull

PICTURE CONTROL66PICTURE RESETPICTURE CONTROLSettings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Selec

PICTURE CONTROL67POWER INDICATORSelect OOPPTTIIOONN.Select PPoowweerr IInnddiiccaattoorr.1MENU2ENTERSelect SSttaannddbbyy LLiigghhttorPPoowweerr L

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL68SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME)Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consis

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL69PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE)Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the

7SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) . . . . . . . .

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL70SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODESRS TRUSURROUND XTAdjust the sound to suit your taste an

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL71CLEAR VOICEBy differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. If you select

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL72BALANCESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSelect AAUUDDIIOO.Select BBaallaannccee.Make appropriate adjustments.1MENU32ENTERENTE

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL73TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUPTurn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment.Select AAUUDDIIOO.Select TTVV SSppee

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL74AUDIO RESETSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSettings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings.Select

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL75STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUPFor Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL76AUDIO LANGUAGE SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLOther languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL77ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTIONThe menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language.Select OOPPTTIIOONN.Sele

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL78CAPTION MODESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLCaption must be provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a cap

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL79Digital Broadcasting System CaptionsChoose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in.Other Languages can

8FEATURE OF THIS TVis a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.TruSurround XT technology is incorporated underlicense from SRS Labs, Inc.Manufactured under l

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL80SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLCaption OptionCustomize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen.This function in o

TIME SETTING81CLOCK SETTINGTIME SETTINGAuto Clock SetupThe time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includ

TIME SETTING82TIME SETTINGManual Clock SetupIf the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually.Select TTIIMMEE.Select CClloocckk.Select MMaa

TIME SETTING83AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTINGThis function operates only if the current time has been set.The OOffff TTiimmeefunction overrides the OOnn T

TIME SETTING84TIME SETTINGSLEEP TIMER SETTINGThe Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time.Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turn

TIME SETTING85AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTINGTV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 minutes.Select TTIIMMEE.Select AAuuttoo SSlleeee

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING86PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSParental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.The Pa

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING87Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously.Lock SystemSelect LLoocckk SSyysstteemm.Select OO nnor OO f

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING88PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSChange the password by inputting a new password twice. Set PasswordSelect SSeett ppaasssswwoorrd

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING89CHANNEL BLOCKINGSelect BBlloocckk CChhaannnneell.Select a channel to block or unblock.43ENTERBlock or unblock a channel.5

PREPARATION9PREPARATIONACCESSORIESEnsure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact thedeale

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING90MOVIE & TV RATINGPARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSMovie Rating (MPAA)- For USA only Blocks movies according to the movie ratin

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING91Select TTVV RRaattiinngg--CChhiillddrreenn.Select AAggeeor FFaannttaassyy VViioolleennccee.43ENTERSelect block options.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING92PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating General- For USA only Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and you

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING93TV Rating English- For CANADA only Selecting canadian english language rating system.Select TTVV RRaattiinngg--EEnnggllii

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING94PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating French- For CANADA only Selecting canadian french language rating system.Select TTVV

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING95DOWNLOADABLE RATINGThis function may become available in the future and will be available only for digital channels.This fu

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING96PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSEXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKINGEnables you to block an input.Select IInnppuutt BBlloocckk.Select input

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING97KEY LOCKThe TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unaut

APPENDIX98APPENDIXTROUBLESHOOTINGTThhee ooppeerraattiioonn ddooeess nnoott wwoorrkk nnoorrmmaallllyy..TThhee vviiddeeoo ffuunnccttiioonn ddooe

APPENDIX99TThheerree iiss aa pprroobblleemm iinn PPCC mmooddee.. ((OOnnllyy PPCC mmooddee aapppplliieedd)) Adjust resolution, horizontal fre