LG 42PJ250R User Manual

www.lg.comOWNER’S MANUALPLASMA TVPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future reference.ENGLISH

A-6PREPARATIONPREPARATIONAV IN 3L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOHDMI IN 2USB IN SERVICE ONLYCOMPONENT INBACK PANEL INFORMATIONAImage shown may differ form you

82APPENDIXAPPENDIX The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. For the power supply and power consumpt

83APPENDIXTelevision SystemProgram CoverageExternal Antenna ImpedanceAnalogue TVPAL B/G,D/K,I/I, SECAM B/G,D/K,I/IVHF: E2 to E12, UHF: E21 to E69, CAT

84APPENDIXAPPENDIXIR CODEAThis feature is not available for all models.CCooddee ((HHeexxaa)) FFuunnccttiioonn NNootteePOWER(rr)ENERGY SAVINGINPUTRAT

85APPENDIXRS-232C SetupConnect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to anexternal control device (such as a computer or an A/Vcontrol system)

86APPENDIXAPPENDIXUse this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. G pp..9900Set ID• Press BBAACCKKto move to the previous

87APPENDIXCommunication ParametersABaud rate : 9600 bps (UART)AData length : 8 bitsAParity : NoneAStop bit : 1 bitACommunication code : ASCII codeAUse

88APPENDIXAPPENDIX0011.. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Data 00 : Power Off Data 01 : Power OnTransmissio

89APPENDIX1111.. OOSSDD SSeelleecctt ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk ll))To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when controlling remotely.Data 00: OSD of

90APPENDIXAPPENDIX1199 .. AAuuttoo CCoonnffiigguurree ((CCoommmmaanndd:: jj uu)) ((EExxcceepptt 4422//5500PPJJ22******,, 5500PPKK22******))To

91APPENDIX2211 .. TTuunnee CCoommmmaanndd // CChhaannnneell TTuunniinngg ((CCoommmmaanndd:: mm aa))Tune Channel to following Physical number.

A-7PREPARATIONAImage shown may differ form your TV.Power Cord SocketThis TV operates on an AC power. The voltage isindicated on the Specifications pag

92APPENDIXAPPENDIXMSB LSB0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0External InputData0001Analog0010AV0100Component0110RGB-PC1001HDMIExternal Input Input NumberAcknowledgement [b

Record the model number and serial number of the TV.Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when requirin

A-8PREPARATIONPREPARATIONSTAND INSTALLATION134Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cush-ioned surface to protect the screen from damage.2Assem

A-9PREPARATIONCAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE AYou should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall on the market.APositio

A-10PREPARATIONPREPARATIONAThe TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc.AThe TV is designed to be mounted horizontal

A-11PREPARATIONBACKEXITCLEARVOICE II0 to 9 numberbuttonLISTQ.VIEWVOLUME UP/DOWNMARKFAVRATIOMUTEProgrammeUP/DOWNPAGEUP/DOWNSelects a programme.Selects

A-12PREPARATIONPREPARATIONBACKEXITCLEARVOICE IIMENUCLEAR VOICE IIQ. MENUBACKEXITTHUMBSTICK(Up/Down/Left/Right)OKSelects a menu.Clears all on-screen di

A-13PREPARATIONMARKTVBACKEXITREMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONSOnly 42/50PJ3***, 42PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***When using the remote control, aim it at the remote co

A-14PREPARATIONPREPARATIONInstalling BatteriesAOpen the battery compartment cover on the back and install the batteriesmatching correct polarity (+wit

AV IN 3L/ MONORAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOHDMI IN 2USB IN SERVICE ONLYCOMPONENT IN1PREPARATIONEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture qua

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfaceare trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.Ferrite Core(Black)(This fea

2EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPCONNECTING WITH A COMPONENT CABLE To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords unti

3EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPGGCheck that your HDMI cable is version 1.3 or higher. If the HDMI cables don’t support HDMI version 1.3,flickering or no scr

4EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPCONNECTING WITH AN HDMI TO DVI CABLE Connect the digital set-top box or the DVI output of thePC to HH

5EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPCONNECTING WITH A EURO SCART CABLEANTEIRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)RGB IN (PC)AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI)COMPONENT IVIDEOAUDIOLRI IN

6EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB IN SETUP (Except 42/50PJ2***, 50PK2***) Here shown may differ from your TV.IN 2Connect the USB

7EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV.Wall JackAntenna12CONNECTING WITH A RF

8EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPSUPPORTED DISPLAY RESOLUTIONNOTE!GGAvoid keeping a fixed image on the TV ’s screenfor prolonged perio

9EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP1MENUSCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE (Except 42/50PJ2***, 50PK2***)Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings.

10EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAutomatically adjust the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the

11EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAuto Config.ScreenResolution Position SizePhaseResetTo view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode at

ICONTENTSCONTENTSPREPARATION42/50PJ2***, 42/50PJ3***, 42PJ5***,42/50PJ6***, 50PK2***... A-1EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

12EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAuto Config.ScreenResolutionPosition SizePhaseResetIf the picture is not clear after auto ad

13WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLTURNING ON THE TVFirstly, connect the power cord correctly.At this stage, the TV switc

14WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLQUICK MENUDisplay each menu.Select your desired Source. Your TV's OSD (On Screen

15WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENTDisplay each menu.Select a menu item.Move to the pop up menu.1MENU32OKOKYour

16WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLAUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Use this to automatically find and store all available programme

17WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLOKMoveOKMoveMANUAL PROGRAMME TUNINGManual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order yo

18WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLOKMoveOKMoveAuto TuningManual TuningProgramme EditSETUPManual TuningAuto TuningManual

19WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLPROGRAMME EDIT When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using P button duri

20WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLThis function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes.You can also move so

21WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLSELECTING THE PROGRAMME LISTYou can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list.

IICONTENTSCONTENTSTELETEXTSwitch On/Off ... 75SIMPLE Text...

22WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLFAVOURITE PROGRAMME SETUPFavorite programmes is a convenient feature that lets you qui

23WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLINPUT LISTTV AV1 AV2• TT VV: Select it when watching the TV.• AA VV: Select it when watching the VCR or external e

24WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLOKMoveMenu Language : EnglishCountry : AustriaInput LabelSIMPLINK : OnKey Lock : OffSe

25WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLThis function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo.Please check the SIMPLINK logo.The product might not

26WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLConnect the HHDDMMII IINN 11 or HHDDMMII IINN 22(Except42/50PJ2***, 50PK2***

27WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLSelected DeviceWhen device is not con-nected (displayed in gray)When a device is connected(displayed in bright colour

28WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLAV MODEYou can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to exte

29WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLINITIALIZING (RESET TO ORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS)Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory

30WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLWATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROLKey Lock : OffKey Lock : OffKEY LOCKThe TV can be set so that the remote control is re

31WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL1TO USE THE USB DEVICE WHEN CONNECTING A USB DEVICEWhen you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, auto

A-1ACCESSORIESEnsure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact thedealer where you purchase

32TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICEPrecautions when using the USB deviceGGOnly a USB storage device is recognizable. GGIf the USB storage dev

33TO USE THE USB DEVICEScreen ComponentsThe On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV operation.Mov

34TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICEPhoto Selection and PopUp MenuSelect the target folder or drive.Select the desired photos.2Show the PopUp

35TO USE THE USB DEVICESet up the menu in Full-Sized ScreenYou can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized scree

36TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICEGGSSlliiddeesshhooww : When no picture is selected, all photos in the currentfolder are displayed during

37TO USE THE USB DEVICESet photo view.Set video.Set audio.Choose options.1/17SlideshowBGM DeleteOPTIONHideQ.MENUUsing the Photo List functionShow the

38TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICELRSet Audio.Sound ModeAuto VolumeClear Voice llBalanceCinemaOffOffGGWhen you select the SSeett VViiddeeoo

39TO USE THE USB DEVICEMUSIC LISTPurchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be supportedby this

40TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICE Music Selection and PopUp MenuGGPPllaayy (During stop) : Play the selected mus

41TO USE THE USB DEVICE If you don't press any button for a while during the playing, the play informationbox (as shown in the below) will float

A-2PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATIONFRONT PANEL CONTROLS Image shown may differ form your TV.G Do not step on the glass stand or subject it to any imp

42TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICEMOVIE LIST(Only 42PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***)The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when pl

43TO USE THE USB DEVICEScreen ComponentsSelect UUSSBB.SelectMMoovviiee LLiisstt.1MENUMoves to upper level folderCurrent page/Total pagesTotal number

44TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICE Movie Selection and PopUp MenuGGPPllaayy: Play the selected movie titles. DivX Playi

45TO USE THE USB DEVICESet video play.Set video.Set audio.Choose options.Using the Movie List function, playOptionQ. MENUShow the PopUp menu.Select SS

46TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICENOTE!GGSome special characters are not supported in subtitles.GGHTML tags are not supported in subtitles.G

47TO USE THE USB DEVICEUsing the remote controlWhen playing, repeatedly, press the RREEWW((FFFF))button to speed up FFFF -> FFFFFF-> FFFFF

48TO USE THE USB DEVICETO USE THE USB DEVICEOKMovePhoto ListMusic ListMovie ListDivX Reg. Code DeactivationUSBABOUT DIVX VIDEO:DivX is a digital video

49TO USE THE USB DEVICEDEACTIVATION (Only 42PJ5***, 42/50PJ6***)Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authenti

50PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROL• 1166::99The following selection will allow you to adjust the pic-ture horizontally, in linear proportion, to f

51PICTURE CONTROL• 1144::99You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TVprogramme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewedin the same way

A-3PREPARATIONINPUT MENUOK VOLUMEPROGRAMMEPOWERPower/Standby Indicator• Illuminates red in standby mode.• The LED is off while the TV remains on.42/50

52PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLENERGY SAVING It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption.The default factory setting complies with the Energy S

53PICTURE CONTROLPRESET PICTURE SETTINGSOKMoveAspect Ratio : 16:9Energy Saving : Intelligent SensorPicture Mode : Vivid• Contrast 100• Brightness 50•

54PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLMANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENTPicture Mode-User optionNOTE!GG You cannot adjust colour, sharpness and tint in the RGB-PC m

55PICTURE CONTROL• Brightness 50• Sharpness 70• Colour 70• Tint 0•Colour Temperature 0• Advanced Control• Picture ResetScreenRGRGPICTURE IMPROVEMENT T

56PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVELMakes dark parts on the screen look darker.This function works in the following mode:

57PICTURE CONTROLADVANCED - FILM MODESelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select AAddvvaanncceedd CCoonnttrrooll.Select FFiillmm MMooddee.Select OO nnor OOffff.M

58PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLPICTURE RESETSettings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Selec

59PICTURE CONTROLIMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD4A frozen or still picture from a PC/Video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods

60PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLDEMO MODEOKMoveEMenu Language : EnglishCountry : AustriaInput LabelSIMPLINK : OnKey Lock : OffSet ID : 1ISM Method : N

61PICTURE CONTROLMODE SETTINGWe recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment.“Store Demo” mode is an opti

A-4PREPARATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ form your TV.42PJ5***INPUT MENUOK VOLUMEPROGRAMMEPOWERPower/Standby Indicator• Illuminates red in sta

62SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAUTO VOLUME LEVELERAuto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you chan

63SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume : OffClear Voice II : Off• Level 3Balance 0Sound Mode : Standard• Infinite Sound : Off• Treble 50• Bass 50OK

64SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLPRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODEYou can select your preferred sound setting; SSttaannddaarrd

65SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODEINFINITE SOUNDSelect this option to sound realistic.Adjusting the audio equalizer.Sel

66SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLBALANCEYou can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels.Select AAUUDDIIO

67SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL132TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUPYou can adjust the TV internal speaker status.In AA VV, CCoommppoonneenntt, RRGGBBand HHDDMM

68SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAUDIO RESETSettings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings.Select

69SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLI/IIAAMMoonnoo ssoouunndd sseelleeccttiioonnIf the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono

70SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLNICAM ReceptionWhen NICAM mono is received, you can select NNIICCAAMM MMOONNOO.When NICAM s

71SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION/COUNTRY SELECTIONThe installation setup menu appears on the TV screen when it is switc

A-5PREPARATION Image shown may differ form your TV.42/50PJ6***INPUT MENUOK VOLUMEPROGRAMMEPOWERPower/Standby Indicator• Illuminates red in standby mod

72TIME SETTINGTIME SETTINGCLOCK SETUPYou must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function.If current time setting is erased by a power f

73TIME SETTINGAUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTINGThe Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time.Two hours after the TV is switc

74TIME SETTINGTIME SETTINGSLEEP TIMER SETTINGYou do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep.The sleep timer automatically swi

75TIME SETTINGTELETEXTTThhiiss ffeeaattuurree iiss nnoott aavvaaiillaabbllee iinn aallll ccoouunnttrriieess..TOP TEXTThe user guide displ

76TELETEXTTELETEXTFASTEXTThe teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the correspond-ing coloured b

77TELETEXTAPPENDIXTROUBLESHOOTINGTThhee TTVV ddooeess nnoott ooppeerraattee pprrooppeerrllyy..The remote control does not workPower is suddenly t

78APPENDIXAPPENDIXTThheerree iiss aa pprroobblleemm iinn PPCC mmooddee.. ((OOnnllyy PPCC mmooddee aapppplliieedd))AAdjust resolution, horizo

79APPENDIXMAINTENANCEEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV.Caution: Be sure to

80APPENDIXAPPENDIXPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. For the power sup

81APPENDIX The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. For the power supply and power consumption refe