LG 42pj250 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALPLASMA TVPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future reference.P/NO : SAC34173302 (1007-REV03)ww

PREPARATION10FRONT PANEL INFORMATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C CHVOLENTERCHVOLENT

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING100PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating General- For USA only Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and yo

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING101TV Rating English- For CANADA only Selecting English rating system.Select TTVV RRaattiinngg--EEnngglliisshh.Select EE, CC

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING102PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSTV Rating French- For CANADA only Selecting Canadian French rating system.Select TTVV RRaattiin

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING103DOWNLOADABLE RATING Based on rating table, your TV's OSD(On Screen Display) may differ slightlyfrom what is shown in

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING104PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSEXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKINGEnables you to block an input.Select IInnppuutt BBlloocckk.Select input

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING105KEY LOCKThe TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unau

APPENDIX106APPENDIXTROUBLESHOOTINGTThhee ooppeerraattiioonn ddooeess nnoott wwoorrkk nnoorrmmaallllyy..TThhee vviiddeeoo ffuunnccttiioonn ddoo

APPENDIX107TThheerree iiss aa pprroobblleemm iinn PPCC mmooddee.. ((OOnnllyy PPCC mmooddee aapppplliieedd)) Adjust resolution, horizontal fr

APPENDIX108APPENDIXMAINTENANCEEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you canenjoy your new TV

APPENDIX109PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS42PQ2050PQ2042PQ3050PQ3042PQ6050PQ6042PS3050PS3050PS6060PS60AC 100-240 V ~ 50 / 60 HzNTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAMVH

11PREPARATION50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290CHVOLENTERCHVOLENTERCHCHVOLVOLENTERENTERPOWERButtonINPUTButtonMENUButtonENTERButtonVOLUMEButtonsP

APPENDIX110APPENDIXAC 100-240 V ~ 50 / 60 HzNTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAMVHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-135, DTV 2-69, CADTV 1-13575 ohm32 ~ 104°F (0 ~

APPENDIX111 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.AC 100-240 V ~ 50 / 60 HzNTSC-M, ATSC, 64 &

APPENDIX112APPENDIX(This feature is not available for all models.) Configuration of frame 1st frameRepeat frame Lead code Repeat code BBiitt ddeesscc

APPENDIX113CodeFunction Note(Hexa)CodeFunction Note(Hexa)D6 TV Discrete IR Code (TV Input Selection)C4 POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On)C5 POW

APPENDIX114APPENDIXEXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232CRS-232C SetupThe RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control devi

APPENDIX115RS-232C ConfigurationsEither cable below can be used.Set IDPC TVRXD 2 3 TXDTXD 3 2 RXDGND 5 5 GNDDTR 4 6 DSRDSR 6 4 DTRRTS 7 8 CTSCTS 8 7

APPENDIX116APPENDIXTransmission / Receiving ProtocolTTrraannssmmiissssiioonn[Command 1] : First command to control the set.(j, k, m or x)[Command 2]

APPENDIX1170011.. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]Data 00: Powe

APPENDIX118APPENDIX1122.. OOSSDD SSeelleecctt ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk ll))To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][

Data 05:The table above lists the binary code which must beconverted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example:The binary code to tune the sub source

PREPARATION12PREPARATIONCHVOLENTERCHVOLENTERCHCHVOLVOLENTERENTERPOWERButtonINPUTButtonMENUButtonENTERButtonVOLUMEButtonsPower/Standby IndicatorIllumin

The model and serial number of the TV is located on the back and one side of the TV. Record it below should you ever need service.MODELSERIAL

PREPARATION13 Image shown may differ from your TV.BACK PANEL INFORMATIONAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOSERVICEONLY HDMI IN 3719RANTENNA/CABLE INHDMI/DVI IN 2

PREPARATION14PREPARATIONAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB IN HDMI IN 3719RANTENNA/CABLE INHDMI/DVI IN 21RGB IN (PC)RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE)OPTICALD

PREPARATION15STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV.Carefully place the TV screen side down on acushioned surface to protect the scree

PREPARATION16PREPARATIONCarefully place the TV screen side down on acushioned surface to protect the screen fromdamage.1Loose the bolts from TV.2Deta

PREPARATION17CABLE MANAGEMENTAfter connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.To connect additional equip

PREPARATION18DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATIONPREPARATIONFor proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. Image show

PREPARATION19VESA WALL MOUNTINGInstall your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, pleasec

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

PREPARATION20PREPARATIONSECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLINGWHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STANDWe recommend that you set up the TV close to a wal

PREPARATION21ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION1. Antenna (Analog or Digital)Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable BoxConnection.For optimum

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP22EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHD RECEIVER SETUPThis TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP23HDMI ConnectionConnect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11,22 or 33 No separate audio connection is nece

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP24EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPDVI to HDMI ConnectionRGB IN (PC)RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE)OPTICALDIGITALAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN(RG

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP25DVD SETUPComponent ConnectionComponent Input portsTo get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP26EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHDMI ConnectionConnect the HDMI output of the DVD to theHHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11, 22 or 33 jack

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP27VCR SETUPAntenna ConnectionANTENNA/CABLEINL RS-VIDEO VIDEOOUTPUTSWITCHANT INANT OUTWall JackAntenna12Connect the RF antenna

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP28OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPL RVIDEOAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB IN HDMI IN 3CamcorderVideo Game SetConnect

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP29AUDIO OUT CONNECTIONRGB(PC)RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE)AUDIO(RGB/DVI)HDMII/DVI IN 21OPTICALDIGITALAUDIO OUT12GGWhen con

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

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP30PC SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPDVI to HDMI ConnectionThis TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjust

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP31Except 42/50PJ250, 42/50PJ340,42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ550, 42/50PJ350CGGDepending on the graphics card, DOS mode maynot work if a

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL36REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWhen using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL37Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and installthe batteries matching correct pola

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL38TURNING ON TVWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLNOTE!GGIf you intend to be away on vacation, dis

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL39INITIAL SETTINGThis Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time wh

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

ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTIONWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL40WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from t

OPTIONLOCKCHANNEL PICTURE AUDIOTIMEWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL41Display each menu.Select a menu item.Accept the current selection.132Return to TV vi

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL42WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLQUICK MENU Display each menu.Make appropriate adjustments.You

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL43CHANNEL SETUPAuto Scan (Auto Tuning)Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and sto

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL44WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSelect CCHHAANNNNEELL.1MENU2ENTERIf you select DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL45Select a channel.Add or delete the channel.3ENTER4When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL46CHANNEL LISTWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLYou can check channels which are stored in the memory by displaying the channe

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL47FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUPYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual.Favo

Brief Info Title Test..Sat, Feb 21, 2009 10:10 AM 11:40 AMCNNDOLBY DIGITAL10:40 AMMultilingual CaptionD 1080i TV-PG D L S V CCWATCHING TV / CHANNEL

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL49INPUT LISTOnly these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected.Select the desired input s

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL50WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLINPUT LABELThis indicates which device is connected to which input port. Select OOPPTTIIOO

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL51AV MODEAV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings.1AV MODEOff CinemaGame SportPress the AAVV MMOODDEEbutt

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL52WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSimplink allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable wit

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL53 DDiirreecctt PPllaayy:: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media

USB54USB - For 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50/60PK550, 42/50PJ550, 60PK290,42/50PJ350C models, 50/60PK550CENTRY MODESWhen you connect a USB device, this sc

PHOTO LISTUSB55You can view (*.JPG) files from USB storage devices.The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different.Screen ComponentsMove

USB56USBPhoto Selection and Popup MenuUSB DevicePage 1/1No MarkedPHOTO LISTUp FolderFree Space 150MB0 folder, 4 file(s)USB DevicePage 1/1No MarkedPHOT

USB57Full 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

USB58USB1/17Slideshow BGM Delete CloseSelect the SSlliiddeesshhooww, BBGGMM, ((RRoottaattee)), DDeelleettee, or CClloossee.. Use button to select the

1/17Slideshow BGM Delete CloseQ.MENUOptionUSB59Set photo view.Slide SpeedFast ...Music FolderUsing the Photo List OptionShow the PopUp menu.Select SSe

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

USB60USBWCWCSet video.Picture ModeContrastBrightnessSharpnessColorColor TemperatureNoise ReductionResetMediumVividPrev.LRSet audio.Sound ModeAuto Volu

MUSIC LISTUSB61You 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

USBUSB62Music Selection and Popup Menu Use the CCHH button to navigation inthe music page. Use MMAARRKKbutton to mark or unmark a musicfile. If no mu

USB63 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 CONTROL64PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLThis feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is d

PICTURE CONTROL6516 : 9Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro-portion to fill the entire screen.Just ScanNormally the edges of video

PICTURE CONTROL66PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE WIZARDAdjust PPiiccttuurree WWiizzaarrdd.Adjust WWhhiittee LLeevveell.3ENTERAdjust BBllaacckk LLeevveell.4E

PICTURE CONTROL67Adjust HHoorriizzoonnttaallSShhaarrppnneessss.8ENTERSelect input source to apply thesettings.10MARKFAVAdjust VVeerrttiiccaallSShhaarr

PICTURE CONTROL68PICTURE CONTROLENERGY SAVINGSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select IInntteelllliiggeenntt SSeennssoorr,OOffff, MMiinniimmuumm, MMeeddiiuummor

PICTURE CONTROL69PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE)There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a prese

7SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Clear Voice II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PICTURE CONTROL70PICTURE CONTROLMANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODEAdjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.Select

PICTURE CONTROL71PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGYYou can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special vide

PICTURE CONTROL72PICTURE CONTROLSelect your desired menu option.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurree MMooddee.Select EExxppeerrtt CCoonnttrro

PICTURE CONTROL73 Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of thescreen. The picture is improved by making bri

PICTURE CONTROL74PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE RESETSettings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Selec

PICTURE CONTROL75IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHODA frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost im

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL76SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME)Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consis

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL77CLEAR VOICE IIBy differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices.Select AAUUD

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL78SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLPRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE)Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any spec

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL79SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODEAdjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Select AAUUDDIIOO.Select SS

8FEATURE OF THIS TVManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby“and the double-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories. When a fixe

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL80SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLINFINITE SOUNDSelect this option to sound realistic.Select AAUUDDIIOO.Select IInnffiinniitte

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL81BALANCESelect AAUUDDIIOO.Select BBaallaannccee.Make appropriate adjustments.1MENU32ENTERENTERAdjust the left/right sound

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL82SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLTV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUPTurn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment.In AAVV,

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL83AUDIO RESETSettings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings.Select AAUUDDIIOO.Select RReesseet

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL84SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSTEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUPFor Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any S

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL85AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This featur

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL86SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTIONThe menus can be shown on the screen in the selected langu

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL87CAPTION MODECaptions are provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying cap-ti

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL88SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLDigital Broadcasting System CaptionsChoose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to a

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL89Caption OptionCustomize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen.This function in only available when Caption M

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

TIME SETTING90CLOCK SETTINGTIME SETTINGAuto Clock SetupThe time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includ

TIME SETTING91Manual Clock SetupIf the current time setting is wrong, set the clock manually.Select TTIIMMEE.Select CClloocckk.Select MMaannuuaall.1ME

TIME SETTING92TIME SETTINGAUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTINGThis function operates only if the current time has been set.The OOffff TTiimmeefunction overrides

TIME SETTING93SLEEP TIMER SETTINGThe Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time.Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. You c

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING94PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSParental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.The Pa

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING95Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously.Lock SystemSelect LLoocckk SSyysstteemm.Select OOnnor OOffff

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING96PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSChange the password by inputting a new password twice. Set PasswordSelect SSeett ppaasssswwoorrd

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING97CHANNEL BLOCKINGSelect BBlloocckk CChhaannnneell.Select a channel to block or unblock.43ENTERBlock or unblock a channel.5B

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING98PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGSMOVIE & TV RATINGMovie Rating (MPAA)- For USA only Blocks movies according to the movie ratin

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING99Select TTVV RRaattiinngg--CChhiillddrreenn.Select AAggeeor FFaannttaassyy VViioolleennccee.43ENTERSelect block options.5E