LG 50PT81 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

8BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENTPREPARATIONPREPARATIONConnect the cables as necessary.To connect an additional equipment, see the External equipment S

ClockOff TimeOn TimeSleep TimeAuto SleepSETUPOPICTUREOOPTIONOAUDIOOTIME GPrev.MenuDVRO98SLEEP TIMER SETTINGTIME SETTINGTIME SETTINGYou don’t have to r

ClockOff TimeOn TimeSleep TimeAuto SleepSETUPOPICTUREOOPTIONOAUDIOOTIME GPrev.MenuDVRO99AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTINGTIME SETTINGIf set to on and there is no

100TELETEXTTELETEXTPress the TTEEXXTTbutton to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page appears on the screen.Two page numbers, TV station na

101TELETEXTTOP TEXTThe user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next grou

AARREEVVEEAALLPress this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles.Press this button again to remove the inform

103TROUBLESHOOTINGAPPENDIXAPPENDIXTThhee vviiddeeoo ffuunnccttiioonn ddooeess nnoott wwoorrkk..NNoo ppiiccttuurree &&NNoo ssoouunndd

104APPENDIXAPPENDIXPPiiccttuurree OOKK &&NNoo ssoouunnddUUnnuussuuaall ssoouunndd ffrroommiinnssiiddee tthhee pprroodduuccttNNoo oou

105MAINTENANCEAPPENDIXEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you willhave your new TV. Be sur

106PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAPPENDIXAPPENDIX The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.MODELSDimensions(

107APPENDIXPROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLProgramming a code into a remote modeTest your remote control.To find out whether your remote control can ope

9PREPARATIONAThe TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc.A The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally.WALL MOUNT

108APPENDIXAPPENDIXBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesAIWA 034AKAI 016 043 046 12412 5 14 6AMPRO 072ANAM 031 033 103AUDIO DYNAMICS012 023 039 0 43BROK

109APPENDIXBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesDVDAPEX DIGITAL 022DENON 020 014GE 005 006HARMAN KARDON 027JVC 012LG 001 010 016 025MAGNAVOX 013MARANTZ

110IR CODESAPPENDIXAPPENDIXAConfiguration of frame 1st frameRepeat frameALead codeARepeat codeABBiitt ddeessccrriippttiioonnAFFrraammee iinntteerrv

111APPENDIXCCooddee ((HHeexxaa)) FFuunnccttiioonn NNoottee0F080B79E0E17E60200A72716361B1B0BABDB28F8EB34353C89E5B4041070644020300011E09111213141516171

112EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUPAPPENDIXAPPENDIXRS-232C SetupIt’s not available to use this function in DVR mode.Connect the RS-232C input jack to an

LanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTION GPrev.MenuDVROAPPENDIX113Press the MMEENNUUbutton a

APPENDIX114APPENDIX01. Power k a 0 ~ 102. Aspect Ratio k c *03. Screen Mute k d 0 ~ 104. Volume Mute k e 0 ~ 105. Volume Control k f 0 ~ 6406

APPENDIX1150044.. VVoolluummee MMuuttee ((CCoommmmaanndd22::ee))To control volume mute on/off.You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on rem

APPENDIX116APPENDIX1144.. PPIIPP PPoossiittiioonn ((CCoommmmaanndd22::qq))G To select sub picture position for PIP.You can also adjust the sub pict

APPENDIX1171199.. BBlluuee AAddjjuussttmmeenntt ((CCoommmmaanndd 22 :: $$))G To adjust blue in colour temperature.TransmissionData Min : 0 ~

HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12VARIABLE AUDIO OUTRGB INCOMPONENT INANTENNA INRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)USBAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOAV 1 AV 2HD

APPENDIX118APPENDIXMSB LSB0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0External Input Input NumberInput Number Data0000Input10011Input40010Input30001Input22277.. PPIIPP IInnppuut

11HD RECEIVER SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI/DVI IN 1RGB INHDMI/DVI IN 1USB INAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOVARCOMPONENT

12EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHDMI/DVI IN 1RGB INHDMI/DVI IN 1USB INAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOHDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN HD

13EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12VARIABLE AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT INCOMPONENT INAUDIOVIDEOAUDIO(RGB/DVI)RGB(PC)RGB INRS

14DVD SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12VACOMPONENT INCOMPONENT INAUDIOVIDEOUSB INAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-

15EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with an S-Video cableConnect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the SS--VVIIDDEEOOinput on the set.Co

16EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12COMPONENT INCOMPONENT INAUDIOVIDEOHDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN 1 2

17VCR SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB INAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOAUDIO OUTAUDIO(RGB/DVI)GBPC)RGB INRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)RS-232C IN(C

USB INAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOAUDIO OUTAUDIO(RGB/DVI)GBC)RGB INRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)RS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)ANTENNA INAN

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 19GGIf both S-VIDEO and VIDEO sockets have been connected tothe S-VHS VCR simultaneously, only the S-VIDEO can bereceived.NOT

20OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB INUSB INAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOAUDIOVIDEOVIDEOS-VIDEOL RVIDEOCamcorderVideo G

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 21EXTERNAL STEREO SETUPVARIABLE AUDIO OUTININAUDIORS-232C (CONTROL&SRS-232C (CONTROL&SVARIABLE AUDIO OUTGGWhen connec

22USB IN SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB INUSB INAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOAUDIOOVIDEOS-VIDEOorConnect the USB device to the UUSSBB

23PC SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI/DVI IN 1RGB INHDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12VARIABLE AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT INCOMPONENT INAUDIOVIDEOAU

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 24EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPWhen connecting with a HDMI to DVI cableHDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN 12VARIABLE AUDIO OU

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 25NOTE!GTo enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC tothe set.GAvoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen fora long p

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 26EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPScreen Setup for PC modePicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSE

27EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVROIf t

ACCESSORIES1ACCESSORIESEnsure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact thedealer where you

28EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPI

29EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVROThis

30REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONSWhen using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV

OK INPUT MODETVTVDVDRATIOMENUVOLPOSITIONINDEXPRPIPEXITTIMESHIFTTIMESHIFTLISTLIVE TVI/IISIZEVCRPIP PR- PIP PR+PIP INPUTPOWER1234567890FAV/MARKREVEAL?TE

32TURNING ON THE TVWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLPress the VVOOLL ++ // --button to adjust the volume.If you want to switch the sound off, press th

OPTION MENULanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTION GPrev.MenuDVRO33ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTIO

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO34AUTO PROGRAMME TUNINGWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONT

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO35MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNINGWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CO

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO36FINE TUNINGWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHIN

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO37ASSIGNING A STATION NAMEWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME C

2CONTENTSCONTENTSWATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROLRemote Control Key Functions...30Turning on the TV...

Press the MMEENNUUbutton and then DD// EEbutton to select the SETUP menu.Press the GGbutton and then DD// EEbutton to selectManual Tuning.Press the

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO39PROGRAMME EDITWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLThis

Auto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditFavourite Prog.PICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOSETUP GPrev.MenuDVRO40FAVOURITE PROGRAMMEWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTRO

41CALLING THE PROGRAMME TABLEWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLYou can check the programmes stored in the memory by displayingthe programme Table.AADDiis

LanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTION GPrev.MenuDVRO42INPUT SOURCE SELECTIONWATCHING TV /

43KEY LOCKWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLLanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTION GPrev.Menu

44WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLLanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet ID SETUPOPICTUREOAUDI

45WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLNOTE!GGConnect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of theSIMPLINK devi

TimeShift ModeRecord QualityRecorded TVSchedule ListManual RecordHDD FormatDivX Reg. CodeUSB BackupUSB HDD FormatSubtitleSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTU

47DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)After selecting the TimeShift Mode On, press the OOKKbutton. As soon as Timeshift starts, a progress bar indicating the

3CONTENTSPICTURE CONTROLWatching PIP(Picture-in-Picture) ...73Picture Size (Aspect Ratio)Control...75P

48Using the TimeShift Mode function, playDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)- When in timeshift mode, the following options are a

49FORMAT HARD DISKDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)TimeShift ModeRecord QualityRecorded TVSchedule ListManual RecordHDD FormatDivX Reg. CodeUSB BackupUSB H

50INSTANT RECORDINGDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Select the programme you wish to record and then press the OO button.Durin

51DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)NOTE!GGWhen recording, if the available storage spacebecomes low, the recording will be automaticallystopped.GGRecording

Recorded TVSchedule ListPhoto ListMusic ListMovie ListTV MenuManual RecordHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree SpaceOK MENUPIPEXITTIMESHIFTTIMESHIFTLISTLIVE TVI/IIDVR

Recorded TVManual RecordPhoto ListMusic ListMovie ListTV MenuSchedule ListHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree Space53SCHEDULE LISTDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)OK MENU

Precautions when using the USB deviceGGOnly a USB storage device is recognizable. GGIf the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the devi

USB INUSB INAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOPress the DD VVRRbutton to display HHOOMMEEmenu. Use the DD// EEbutton to select RReeccoorrddeedd TTVVand

Free SpacePage 2/3No MarkedRecorRecorded TVded TVInput : AV1Date : Thu. Jun14 2007Duration : 2 minQuality : HighNo Title AV1 Thu.Jun14 10 : 07No Tit

57Recorded programme Selection and Popup MenuDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Use the PPRR ++//--button for page up/down navigation. Use the MMAARRKKbutt

Recorded TVManual RecordSchedule ListPhoto ListMusic ListMovie ListTV MenuHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree Space4HOME MENUPREPARATIONPREPARATIONThis menu is a con

When 'Yes’ is selected, the backup is cancelled and isconverted back to input mode. If more than two files aretransferred, the transferred file

Press the MMEENNUUbutton and then use DD / EEbutton toselect the DDVVRRmenu.Press theGG button and then use DD / EEbutton to selectUSB Backup.Pres

Repeatedly, press EEXXIITTbutton to return to TV viewing orpress the DD VVRRbutton to return to the HHoommeemenu.5GG CCooppyy ttoo RReeccoorrddeedd

Using the remote controlYou can shift playback to any point within playing the recorded programme.61Playing recorded programmesDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECO

Recorded TVManual RecordSchedule ListMusic ListMovie ListTV MenuPhoto ListHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree Space62DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO R

Use DD// EE// FF // GGbuttons to select the target folder ordrive then press OOKK.Use the PPRR ++//--button to navigation in the thumbnailphoto

Use DD// EE// FF // GGbuttons to select the target folder ordrive then press OOKK.Use the PPRR ++//--button to navigation the thumbnail photopag

65DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Use DD// EE// FF // GGbutton to select the previous or nextphoto. Use DD// EE// FF // GGbutton to select and con

Recorded TVManual RecordSchedule ListPhoto ListMovie ListTV MenuMusic ListHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree SpaceOK OK MENUVOL PREXITTIMESHIFTTIMESHIFTLISTLIVE TV

67DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Music Selection and PopUp MenuUSB DevicePage 1/1No MarkedDrive1Music ListMusic ListMenuNavigationOK Move Page Mark ExitU

5FRONT PANEL CONTROLSPREPARATIONAThis is a simplified representation of the front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.AIf your pr

If you don't press any button for a while during the play-ing, the play information box (as shown in the below) willfloat as a screen saver. The

Recorded TVManual RecordSchedule ListPhoto ListMusic ListTV MenuMovie ListHIGHNORMALDVRDVRFree Space69MOVIE LISTDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)The movie

70DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)DVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Movie Selection and PopUp MenuUse DD// EE// FF // GGbuttons to select the target folder

71SUBTITLEDVR (DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER)Press the MMEENNUUbutton and then use DD / EEbutton toselect the DDVVRRmenu.Press theGG button and then use D

Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registrationnumber, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod.With a DivX

73WATCHING PIP(PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLIt’s not available to use this function on recording programme.PIP lets you view 2 dif

74PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLSub Picture Size Adjustment (PIP mode only)Press the SSIIZZEEbutton to adjust the sub picture size.With SSIIZZEEbutton

75PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO)CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLYou can watch the screen in various picture formats; 11 66::99,OOrriiggiinnaall, 44 :: 33, 1144::99

76PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROL•ZZoooomm11Following selection will lead you to view thepicture without any alternation, while fillingthe entire scree

Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVRO77PRESET PICTURE SETTINGSPICTUR

6PREPARATIONPREPARATIONBACK PANEL INFORMATIONAThis is a simplified representation of the back panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV

78Auto Colour Tone Control(Warm/Medium/Cool)PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLPicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSET

Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVRO79MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENTPICT

80PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLPicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVR

Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVR81- PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLO

82DEMOPICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLPicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.Men

PICTURE CONTROL83ADVANCED - CINEMA Picture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.Menu

84ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVELPICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLPicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOT

85PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE RESETPicture ModeColour TemperatureAdvancedAspect RatioPicture ResetScreenDemoSETUPOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTIONOPICTURE GPrev.MenuDVROP

86IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION(ISM)METHODPICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLLanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTURE

LanguageCountryInput LabelSIMPLINKKey LockISM MethodLow PowerSet IDSETUPOPICTUREOAUDIOOTIMEOOPTION GPrev.MenuDVRO87LOW-POWER PICTURE MODEPICTURE CONTR

7PREPARATIONATTACHING THE TV TO A WALL(This feature is not available for all models.)ASet it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over whe

88AUTO VOLUME LEVELER SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSound ModeAuto VolumeBalance 0TV SpeakerSETUPOPICTUREOTIMEOOPTIONOAUDIO

Sound ModeAuto VolumeBalance 0TV SpeakerSETUPOPICTUREOTIMEOOPTIONOAUDIO GPrev.MenuDVRO89PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLYo

90SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSound ModeAuto VolumeBalance 0TV SpeakerSETUPOPICTUREOTIM

Sound ModeAuto VolumeBalance 0TV SpeakerSETUPOPICTUREOTIMEOOPTIONOAUDIO GPrev.MenuDVR91BALANCESOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLYou can adjust the sound bal

Sound ModeAuto VolumeBalance 0TV SpeakerSETUPOPICTUREOTIMEOOPTIONOAUDIO GPrev.MenuDVRO92TV SPEAKER ON/OFF SETUPSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND &

93I/IISOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAAMMoonnoo ssoouunndd sseelleeccttiioonnIf the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono

94SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLNICAM ReceptionWhen NNIICCAAMM mmoonnoois received, you can select NNIICCAAMM MMOONNOOor F

95ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTIONSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLPress the DD // EE // F//G button and then, OOKK button to select you

Clock GOff TimeOn TimeSleep TimeAuto SleepYearDateTime1220071020 14/:ClockOff TimeOn TimeSleep TimeAuto SleepSETUPOPICTUREOOPTIONOAUDIOOTIME GPrev.Men

ClockOff TimeOn TimeSleep TimeAuto SleepSETUPOPICTUREOOPTIONOAUDIOOTIME GPrev.MenuDVRO97AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTINGTIME SETTINGPress the MMEENNUUbutton