Lg 42SL90 User Manual Page 1

Please read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future reference.The model and serial number of the TV is locatedon the b

PREPARATION10FRONT PANEL INFORMATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.INPUTMENUENTERCHVOLCHANNEL ( , )ButtonsVOLUME (+, -) ButtonsENTER

TIME SETTING100CLOCK SETTINGTIME SETTINGAuto Clock SetupThe time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal inclu

TIME SETTING101Manual Clock SetupIf the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually.If this TV is unplugged once or turn off with the AC p

TIME SETTING102AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTINGTIME SETTINGThis function operates only if the current time has been set.The OOffff TTiimmeefunction override

TIME SETTING103SLEEP TIMER SETTINGThe Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time.Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. To

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING104PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSParental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.The P

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING105Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously.Lock SystemEnterMoveLOCKLock System : OffSet Pass

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING106PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSChange the password by inputting a new password twice. Set PasswordEnterMoveLOCKLock System

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING107CHANNEL BLOCKINGEnterMoveLOCKLock System : OffSet PasswordBlock ChannelMovie RatingTV Rating-ChildrenTV Rating-

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING108MOVIE & TV RATINGPARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSMovie Rating (MPAA)- For USABlocks movies according to the movie ratings li

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING109EnterMoveLOCKLock System : OffSet PasswordBlock ChannelMovie RatingTV Rating-ChildrenTV Rating-GeneralDownloada

PREPARATION11 Image shown may differ from your TV.42/47SL90Main power switch(For 42/47SL90)OFF ONPower/Standby IndicatorIlluminates red in standby mod

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING110PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating General- For USABased on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your fam

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING111TV Rating English- For CANADASelecting Canadian English rating system.EnterMoveLOCKLock System : OffSet Passwor

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING112PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating French- For CANADASelecting Canadian French rating system.EnterMoveLOCKLock System

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING113DOWNLOADABLE RATINGThis function is available only for digital channels.This function operates only when TV has received R

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING114EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKINGPARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSEnables you to block an input.Select IInnppuutt BBlloocckk.Select input

APPENDIX115TROUBLESHOOTINGAPPENDIXTThhee ooppeerraattiioonn ddooeess nnoott wwoorrkk nnoorrmmaallllyy..TThhee vviiddeeoo ddooeess nnoott wwoo

APPENDIX116TThheerree iiss aa pprroobblleemm iinn PPCC mmooddee.. ((OOnnllyy PPCC mmooddee aapppplliieedd)) Adjust resolution, horizontal fr

APPENDIX117MAINTENANCEEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you canenjoy your new TV. Cautio

Operating TemperatureOperating HumidityStorage TemperatureStorage HumidityWith standWithout standWith standWithout standAPPENDIX118APPENDIXPRODUCT SPE

APPENDIX119IR CODESCodeFunction Note(Hexa)CodeFunction Note(Hexa)08 POWERRemote control Button (Power On/Off)0F TVRemote control Button45 Q.MENU Remot

PREPARATION12PREPARATIONBACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV.VIDEOAUDIOL RRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI)OPTICA

RS-232C SetupThe RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computeror an A/V control system) to

APPENDIX121RS-232C ConfigurationsUse this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’.Either cable below can be used.Set IDPC TVR

APPENDIX122Command Reference ListAPPENDIXCCOOMMMMAANNDD11 CCOOMMMMAANNDD2220. Channel TuningDATA(Hexadecimal)CCOOMMMMAANNDD11 CCOOMMMMAANNDD22DATA(Hex

APPENDIX12300 11 .. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]Data 00:

APPENDIX124APPENDIX1111.. SShhaarrppnneessss ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk kk))To adjust screen sharpness.You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE

APPENDIX125Data5:The table above lists the binary code which must beconverted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example:The binary code to tune the s

APPENDIX126OPEN SOURCE LICENSEAPPENDIXCopyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 0211

APPENDIX127b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish,that in whole or in part contains or is derived from theProgram

APPENDIX128APPENDIX7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation ofpatent infringement or for any other reason (not limited t

APPENDIX129END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONSHow to apply these terms to your new programsIf you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the great-es

PREPARATION1342/47SL90AV (Audio/Video) INAnalog composite connection. Supports standarddefinition video only (480i).HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI INDigital Con

APPENDIX130APPENDIXCopyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301

APPENDIX131Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective ofthe users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program thatis l

APPENDIX132APPENDIX3. You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU GeneralPublic License instead of this License to a given copy of theLibrary.

APPENDIX133For an executable, the required form of the "work that usesthe library" must include any data and utility programs need-ed for r

APPENDIX134APPENDIXIf the library does not specify a license version number, youmay choose any version ever published by the Free SoftwareFoundation.1

APPENDIX1351.Definitions.1.0.1. “Commercial use” means distribution or otherwise makingthe covered code available to a third party.1.1. “Contributor”

APPENDIX136APPENDIX(c) the licenses granted in this section 2.1(a) and (b) areeffective on the date Initial developer first distributesoriginal code u

APPENDIX137(c) Representations.contributor represents that, except as disclosed pursuantto section 3.4(a) above, contributor believes that contributor

APPENDIX138APPENDIX7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.COVERED CODE IS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LICENSEON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANYKIND,

APPENDIX13911. MISCELLANEOUS.This license represents the complete agreement concerningsubject matter hereof. If any provision of this license

PREPARATION14STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 42/47/55LH90)PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.Carefully place the TV screen side down on acushione

PREPARATION15STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 42/47/55SL80)Fix the 4 screws securely using the holes in theback of the TV.4 Image shown may differ from your TV

PREPARATION16STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 42/47SL90)PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.Fix the 4 screws securely using the holes in theback of

PREPARATION17VESA WALL MOUNTINGInstall your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials,please c

PREPARATION18PREPARATIONCABLE MANAGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV.Connect the cables as necessary.To connect additional equipment, see theE

PREPARATION19CABLE MANAGEMENT42/47SL90Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP asshown.1Connect the cables as necessary.To connect additional equipment, see

2WARNING / CAUTIONThe lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presenceof unins

PREPARATION20PREPARATIONDESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATIONFor proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. Image show

PREPARATION21ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (For 42LH90)KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM (Except 42/47SL90)The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pul

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

ANTENNA/CABLE IN( )ANTENNA/CABLE IN( )PREPARATION23ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION To prevent damage do not connect to the power out

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP24EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHD RECEIVER SETUPThis TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP25HDMI ConnectionConnect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11,22, 33, or 44 jack on the TV.No separate aud

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP26EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPDVI to HDMI Connection( )( )AUDIOL RRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)OPTICAL DIG

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP27DVD SETUPComponent ConnectionComponent Input portsTo get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to thecomponent input

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP28EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPComposite (RCA) ConnectionVIDEOAUDIOL RCOMPONENT IN23121/DVI IN( )( )AV IN 1MO

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP29VCR SETUPAntenna ConnectionConnect the RF antenna out socket of theVCR to the AANNTTEENNNNAA//CCAABBLLEE IINNsock-et on the

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

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP30PC SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPThis TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP31NOTES!Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC)Resolution 720x400640x350Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz)Frequenc

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP32EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPScreen Setup for PC modeSelecting ResolutionYou can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The PPooss

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP33Auto ConfigureAutomatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is stil

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP34EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAdjustment for screen Position, Size, and PhaseIf the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP35Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values)Returns PPoossiittiioonn, SSiizzee, and PPhhaasseeto the default factory sett

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP36OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPUSB CONNECTIONEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB ININ 4AV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOMemory KeyConnect the USB devi

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP37AUDIO OUT CONNECTIONRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI)ANTENNA/CABLE INRGB IN (PC)( )/DVI INOPTICAL

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL38REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWhen using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL39NUMBER buttonUSB, SIMPLINK Control buttons Open the battery compartment cover on the back side andinstall the batterie

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL40REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLPOWERAVMODEENERGY SAVINGPAGECHVOLFAVMARK/MUTEON/OFF1234506789LISTF

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL41NUMBER button— (DASH)LISTFLASHBKMENURATIOQ.MENUTHUMBSTICK(Up/Down/LeftRight/ENTER)INFORETURNSIMPLINKUsed to enter a pro

First, connect power cord correctly. And switch the AACC ppoowweerr ccoonnttrrooll sswwiittcchhon the TV. At this moment, the TV switches to standb

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL43INITIAL SETTINGThis Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time wh

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL44ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTIONWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from t

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL45QUICK MENUDisplay each menu.Make appropriate adjustments.Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly fro

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL46CHANNEL SETUPWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLAuto Scan (Auto Tuning)Automatically finds all channels available through ant

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL47Select CCHHAANNNNEELL.1MENU2ENTERWhen selecting DTV or CADTV input signal in the MMaannuuaall TTuunniinnggmenu,, you

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL48WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSelect a channel.Add or delete a channel.3ENTER4BLUEThe channels in the Channel Edit List

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL49CHANNEL LISTExit2-13-14-1DTVDTVDTVChannel ListYou can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the c

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL50FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUPWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLFAVORITE CHANNEL LISTFavorite Channels are a convenient feature that

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL51BRIEF INFORMATION1INFOBrief Info shows the present screen information.Brief Info Title Test..Sat, Feb 21, 2009 10:10 AM

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL52INPUT LISTWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLTV AV1 AV2HDMI4 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1Component1 Component2RGB-PCSelect the desired i

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL53INPUT LABELYou can set a label for each input source when it's not in use.EnterMoveOPTIONMenu Language : EnglishAu

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL54AV MODEWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLAV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings.1AV MODE2OffCinemaGame Spor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL55KEY LOCKThis feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls.This TV is pro

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL56WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSIMPLINK allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI c

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL57SIMPLINK Menu TTVV vviieewwiinngg: Switch to the previous TVchannel regardless of the current mode.DDIISSCC pp

ENTRY MODESUSB58USBWhen removing the USB deviceConnect the USB device to the UUSSBB IINNjacks on the side of TV. 3Select PPHHOOTTOO LLIISSTT, MMUUS

PHOTO LISTUSB59You can only view .JPG files from USB storage devices.The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different.Screen ComponentsMo

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

USB60USBPhoto Selection and Popup MenuSelect the target folder or drive.Select the desired photos.2Show the Popup menu.31 Use the CCHH button to navi

USB61Full 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

Press FF GGto set the time interval between slides.Slide SpeedFast Cancel...Music AlbumEnterUSB62USBSelect the SSlliiddeesshhooww, BBGGMM, ((RRoottaa

MUSIC LISTUSB63You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files from a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On-Scre

USB64USBMusic Selection and Popup Menu Use the CCHH button to navigate in themusic page. Use the MMAARRKKbutton to mark or unmark amusic file. If no

USB65 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

MOVIE LISTUSB66USBThe movie list is activated once a USB drive is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV.Displays the movies in the USB f

USB67Page 2/3 No MarkedMovie ListUp Folder640x480, 707MBUp FolderTitleDurationKR1KR2SJS001SJS002SJS003SJS001Drive1Navigation Page Change Mark ExitCHMA

USB68USBOption Menu SelectionPage 2/3 No MarkedMovie ListUp Folder640x480, 707MBUp FolderTitleDurationKR1KR2SJS001SJS002SJS003SJS001Drive1Navigation P

USB69DivX Audio Language & Subtitle LanguageWhen DivX is playing, the above menu is displayed.1RED3Select PPiiccttuurree SSiizzee,, AAuuddiioo

7SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Clear Voice II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DIVX REGISTRATION CODEUSB70USBDisplay DDiivvXX RReegg.. CCooddee.3ENTERSelect UUSSBB.Select DDiivvXX RReegg.. CCooddee.1MENU2ENTERConfirm the Di

DEACTIVATION USB71Select UUSSBB.1MENUSelect YYeess.3Select DDeeaaccttiivvaattiioonn.2ENTER5RETURNReturn to the previous menu.Select CClloossee.MENURet

PICTURE CONTROL72PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLThis feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is d

PICTURE CONTROL7316 : 9Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro-portion to fill the entire screen.Just ScanNormally the edges of video

PICTURE CONTROL74PICTURE WIZARDPICTURE CONTROLSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurreeWWiizzaarrdd.1MENU2ENTERENTERAdjust PPiiccttuurree WWiizzaa

PICTURE CONTROL75Select input source to apply thesettings.14FAVMARKAdjust VVeerrttiiccaallSShhaarrppnneessss.9ENTERAdjust CCoolloorrTTeemmppeerraattuu

PICTURE CONTROL76PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE)PICTURE CONTROLThere are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You

PICTURE CONTROL77MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT - USER MODEAdjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.This feature is dis

PICTURE CONTROL78PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGYPICTURE CONTROLSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select AAddvvaanncceedd CCoonnttrrooll.Select your desired option

PICTURE CONTROL79EXPERT PICTURE CONTROLSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurree MMooddee.Select EExxppeerrtt CCoonnttrrooll.Select EExxpp

8FEATURE OF THIS TV When a fixed image (e.g. logos, screen menus, video game, and computer display) is displayed on the TVfor an extended period, it c

PICTURE CONTROL80PICTURE CONTROL Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to enhance coolercolors such as blue. Adjusts the c

PICTURE CONTROL81 Convert the color of a different video to HD color. As the tool used by the experts to make adjustments by using the test patterns,

PICTURE CONTROL82ENERGY SAVINGPICTURE CONTROLIt reduces the TV’s power consumption by lowering the backlight level.The default factory setting complie

PICTURE CONTROL83PICTURE RESETSettings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurre

PICTURE CONTROL84POWER INDICATORPICTURE CONTROLSelect OOPPTTIIOONN.Select PPoowweerr IInnddiiccaattoorr.1MENU2ENTERSelect SSttaannddbbyy LLiigghht

PICTURE CONTROL85DEMO MODESelect OOPPTTIIOONN.Select DDeemmoo MMooddee.1MENU2ENTERSelect OO nnto show the variousfeature of the TV.3ENTER4MENUReturn

PICTURE CONTROL86LED LOCAL DIMMING - For 42/47/55LH90PICTURE CONTROLSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select LLEEDD LLooccaall DDiimmmmiinngg.1MENU2ENTERSelect

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL87AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME)SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consis

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL88CLEAR VOICE IIBy differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices.EnterMoveAUD

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL89PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE)Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the T

PREPARATION9ACCESSORIESPREPARATIONEnsure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact thedeale

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL90SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSRS TRUSURROUND XTAdjust the sound to suit your taste an

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL91BALANCESelect AAUUDDIIOO.Select BBaallaannccee.Make appropriate adjustments.1MENU32ENTERENTERAdjust the left/right sound

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL92TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUPSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLIf you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system or a SRS System, turn of

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL93AUDIO RESETSettings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings.Select AAUUDDIIOO.Select RReesseet

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL94STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUPSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLOn analog signals, this TV can receive MTS stereo program

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL95AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This featur

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL96ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTIONSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLThe menus can be shown on the screen in the selected langu

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL97CAPTION MODECaptions are provided to help the hearing impaired watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL98SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLDigital Broadcasting System CaptionsChoose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to a

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL99Caption OptionCustomize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen.This function in only available when Caption M