LG 42PJ350R User Manual

www.lg.comP/NO : MFL62883002 (1005-REV01)OWNER’S MANUALPLASMA TVPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future re

PREPARATION10FRONT PANEL INFORMATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.GGDo not step on the glass stand or subject it to any impact. It m

TIME SETTING100CLOCK SETTINGTIME SETTINGClock SetupEnterMoveTIMEClockOff Time : OffOn Time : OffSleep Timer : OffEnterMoveTIMEClockOff Time : OffOn Ti

TIME SETTING101ON/OFF TIME SETTINGThis function operates only if the current time has been set.The OOffff TTiimmeefunction overrides the OOnn TTiim

TIME SETTING102TIME SETTINGSLEEP TIMER SETTINGThe Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time.Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turn

APPENDIX103APPENDIXTROUBLESHOOTINGTThhee ooppeerraattiioonn ddooeess nnoott wwoorrkk nnoorrmmaallllyy..TThhee vviiddeeoo ddooeess nnoott wwoo

APPENDIX104APPENDIXTThheerree iiss aa pprroobblleemm iinn PPCC mmooddee.. ((OOnnllyy PPCC mmooddee aapppplliieedd)) Adjust resolution, horiz

APPENDIX105MAINTENANCEEarly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you canenjoy your new TV. Cautio

APPENDIX106APPENDIXPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODELS42PJ250R(42PJ250R-MA)50PJ250R(50PJ250R-MA)988x 688.5 x 260mm38.8x 27.1x 10.2 inches988x 617.8 x 55.3 mm

APPENDIX107 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.MODELS50PJ260R(50PJ260R-MA)42PJ260R(42PJ260R-MA

Configuration of frame 1st frameRepeat frame Lead code Repeat code BBiitt ddeessccrriippttiioonn FFrraammee iinntteerrvvaall:: TTff The waveform

APPENDIX109CodeFunction Note(Hexa)08 POWERRemote control Button (Power On/Off)45 Q.MENU Remote control Button43 MENU Remote control Button0B INPUT Rem

PREPARATION1142/50PJ350RIntelligent SensorAdjusts picture accord-ing to the surroundingconditions. CHVOLENTERCHVOLENTERPower/Standby IndicatorIllumina

APPENDIX110EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232CAPPENDIXRS-232C SetupThe RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control devi

APPENDIX111RS-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 R

APPENDIX112APPENDIXCommand Reference ListCCOOMM MMAANNDD 11 CC OOMMMMAANNDD 22DATA(Hexadecimal)CCOOMM MMAANNDD 11 CCOOMMMMAA NN DD2214. Colour Tempera

APPENDIX1130011.. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Data 00 : Power Off Data 01 : Power OnTransmission [k][a][

APPENDIX114APPENDIX1111.. OOSSDD SSeelleecctt ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk ll))To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when controlling remotely.Data 0

APPENDIX1151199 .. AAuuttoo CCoonnffiigguurree ((CCoommmmaanndd:: jj uu)) --Except 42/50PJ250RTo adjust picture position and minimize image sha

APPENDIX116APPENDIX2233.. KK eeyy ((CCoommmmaanndd:: mm cc))To send IR remote key code.Data: Key code - Refer to page 109.Transmission [m][c][ ][S

APPENDIX117MSB LSB0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0External InputData0001Analog0010AV0100Component0110RGB-PC1001HDMIExternal Input Input NumberAcknowledgement [b][ ][Se

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PREPARATION12BACK PANEL INFORMATIONPREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV.For 42/50PJ250RRRS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE)ANTENNAINVIDEOAUDIOL

www.lg.comP/NO : MFL62883002 (1005-REV00)OWNER’S MANUALPLASMA TVPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future re

PREPARATION13HDMI/DVI INDigital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital audio. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to DVI cable (not included

PREPARATION14PREPARATIONSTAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV.GGWhen assembling the stand, make sure to distinguish and assemble the f

PREPARATION15Carefully place the TV screen side down on acushioned surface to protect the screen fromdamage.1Loose the bolts from TV.2Detach the stand

PREPARATION16VESA WALL MOUNTINGPREPARATIONInstall your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materia

PREPARATION17CABLE ARRANGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV.After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle

PREPARATION18PREPARATIONDESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATIONFor proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. Image show

PREPARATION19SECURING 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 wall so it can

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

PREPARATION20ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTIONPREPARATION To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the de

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP21EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHD RECEIVER SETUPComponent Connection1. How to connectConnect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR)of the di

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP22EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHDMI ConnectionConnect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII IINN 11*,HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11*,

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP23DVI to HDMI Connection- Except 42/50PJ250RVIDEOAUDIOLLRIN1YPBPRR1AVVARIABLE AUDIO OUTVIDEOAUDIOR L(MONO)RS-232C IN(CONTROL&a

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP24DVD SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPComponent ConnectionComponent Input portsTo get better picture quality, connect a DVD playe

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP25HDMI ConnectionConnect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HHDDMMII IINN 11*,HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11*, HHDDMMII IINN 22

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP26VCR SETUPEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAntenna ConnectionL PRR2CANTENNAINL RS-VIDEO VIDEOOUTPUTSWITCHANT INANT OUTVIDEOAUDIOR L(MO

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP27OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPL/MONORAUDIOVIDEOSERVICEONLYHDMI IN 2 AV IN 2L RVIDEOCamcorderVideo Game SetConnect the AAUUDDIIOO/VVI

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP28EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB CONNECTION - Except 42/50PJ250RRL/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB IN HDMI IN VARIABLE AUDIO OUT( )

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP29PC SETUP- Except 42/50PJ250RDVI to HDMI ConnectionThis TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts aut

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

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP30EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPGGTo get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graph-ics card to 1024x768(42PJ250R/260R/350R),1365

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP31Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB mode. The PPoossiittiioonn, PPhhaassee, and SSiizzeecan also be ad

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP32EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAuto ConfigureAutomatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustme

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP33Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and PhaseIf the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if character

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP34EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPScreen Reset (Reset to original factory values)Returns PPoossiittiioonn, SSii zzee, and PPhhaasseeto

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP35VARIABLE AUDIO OUTSend the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port.ANTENNAINVIDEOAUDIOLLRIN1PBPRR12

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL36WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLREMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWhen 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 CONTROL38WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLENERGYCHVOL1234506789LISTFREEZE SAVINGTVAV MODE INPUTFAVRATIOMUTEQ.VIEWPAGEMENUQ.MENUB

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL39Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and installthe batteries matching correct pola

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL40TURNING ON TVFirst, connect the power cord correctly.At this moment, the TV is in standby mode. In standby mode to turn

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL41Press the CCHH ((or ))or NNUUMMBBEERRbuttons to select a channel number.1VOLUME ADJUSTMENTCHANNEL SELECTIONPress the VV

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL42INITIALIZING SETUP (MODE SETTING)WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLThis Function guides the user to easily set the essential

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL43Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.Display each menu.Select a me

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL44WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLFor 42/50PJ260R, 42/50PJ350R, 50/60PK550RON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENTYour TV&a

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL45QUICK MENUDisplay each menu.Make appropriate adjustments. AAssppeecctt RRaattiioo: Selects your desired picture format

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

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL47Select CCHHAANNNNEELL.1MENU2ENTERAdd/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)Select MMaannuuaall TTuunniinngg.Select TT VVor CC

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL48WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLThe channels in the Custom List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the C

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL49INPUT LISTSelect the desired input source.AV1 AV2 Component1Component2HDMI2HDMI1TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component242/50PJ

5CClleeaanniinnggWhen cleaning, unplug the power cord andscrub gently with a soft cloth to preventscratching. Do not spray water or other liquidsdire

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL50INPUT LABELWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLYou can set a label for each input source when it's not in use.EnterMoveOP

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL51CHANNEL LISTYou can check channels which are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list.TV2TV5TV6Channel ListE

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL52WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLFavorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels to channe

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL53FAVORITE CHANNEL LISTTV2TV5TV6Favorite ListExitSelect a channel.1Switch to the chosen channel number.2ENTERSelecting a

AV MODEWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL54WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLAV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. 1AV MODEOff CinemaGame Spo

XWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL55The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL56WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSimplink allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL57 DDiirreecctt PPllaayy:: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media

USB58USB- Except 42/50PJ250RGGIn order to avoid losing the USB memory stick, usethe USB connector(sold separately) to fix the USBmemory stick to the U

USB59Precautions when using the USB deviceGGOnly a USB storage device is recognizable. GGIf the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the

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

USB60USBPHOTO LISTYou can view .JPG files from USB storage devices.The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Screen ComponentsSup

USB61Photo Selection and PopUp MenuSelect the target folder or drive.Select the desired photos.2Show the PopUp menu.31• Use the CCHHbutton to navigat

USB62USBSet up the menu in Full-Sized ScreenYou can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized screen.Detailed oper

USB63GGSSlliiddeesshhooww : When no picture is selected, all photos in the currentfolder are displayed during slide show. When selected, the select-e

USB64USBSet Photo View.Set Video.Set Audio.Choose OptionsPrev.1/17SlideshowBGM DeleteOPTIONHideQ.MENUUsing the Photo List functionShow the PopUp menu.

USB65WCRGSet Video. Picture ModeContrastBrightnessSharpnessColorColor TemperatureNoise ReductionPicture ResetMediumVividPrev.LRSet AudioSound ModeAuto

USB66USBMUSIC LISTYou 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 S

USB67Music Selection and PopUp MenuGGPPllaayy (During stop) : Play the selected musictitles.Once a music finishes playing, the next selectedone will

USB68USB If you don't press any button for a while during the playing,the play information box (as shown in the below) will float asa screen save

MOVIE LISTUSB69The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and

7SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Clear Voice ll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

USB70USBScreen ComponentsSelect UUSSBB.SelectMMoovviiee LLiisstt.12MENUENTERENTERMoves to upper level folderCurrent page/Total pagesTotal number of m

USB71Movie Selection and PopUp MenuGGPPllaayy: Play the selected movie titles. Divx Playis executed while screen changes.GGPPllaayy MMaarrkkeedd: Pl

USB72USBSet Video Play.Set Video.Set Audio.Choose OptionsPrev.Using the Movie List function, playOptionQ. MENUShow the PopUp menu.Select SSeett VVii

USB73NOTE!GGSome special characters are not supported in subtitles.GGHTML tags are not supported in subtitles.GGSubtitles in languages other than the

USB74USBUsing the remote controlWhen playing, repeatedly, press the RREEWW((FFFF))button to speed up FFFF -> FFFFFF-> FFFFFFFF->FFFFFFFFFF-&

USB75ENTERMovePhoto ListMusic ListMovie ListDivX Reg. Code DeactivationUSBDIVX REGISTRATION CODE Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV.

USB76USBABOUT DIVX VIDEO:DivX is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc.This is an offi-cial DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.Visit ww

USB77DEACTIVATION Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV.Once this function is executed, a Di

PICTURE CONTROL78PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROLPICTURE CONTROLThis feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is d

16:9Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro-portion to fill the entire screen.Just ScanNormally the edges of video signals are cropped1-2%. J

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

PICTURE CONTROL80PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE)PICTURE CONTROLThere are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You

PICTURE CONTROL81MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT (USER MODE)Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.Select PPIICCTTUURR

PICTURE CONTROL82PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGYPICTURE CONTROLYou can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to t

PICTURE CONTROL83 Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to make picturebluish. Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best

PICTURE CONTROL84PICTURE CONTROLENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV’s power consumption.You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the EE

PICTURE CONTROL85PICTURE RESETSettings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings.Select PPIICCTTUURREE.Select PPiiccttuurre

PICTURE CONTROL86IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHODPICTURE CONTROLA frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can resul

PICTURE CONTROL87DEMO MODEEnterMoveOPTIONUse it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off.This feature is disabled in “MMooddee SSeett

EnterMoveOPTIONESIMPLINK : OnKey Lock : OffCaption : OffSet ID : 1ISM Method : NormalDemo Mode : OffMode Setting : Home UseInitial SettingYesNoPICTURE

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL89AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME)SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consis

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

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL90SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLCLEAR VOICE IIBy differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound qu

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL91PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE)Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL92SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODEAdjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL93INFINITE SOUNDSelect AAUUDDIIOO.Select IInnffiinniittee SSoouunndd.Select OO nnor OOffff. If sound quality or volume i

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL94SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLBALANCESelect AAUUDDIIOO.Select BBaallaannccee.Make appropriate adjustments.Adjust the left/

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL95TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUPTurn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment.In AA VV, CCoommppoonneenntt, RRGG BB

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL96AUDIO RESETSOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSettings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings.Select

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL97STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUPFor Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL98SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLThe menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language.Select OOPPTTIIOONN.Select MMe

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL99CLOSED CAPTIONSClosed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written word