LG 50PQ30C Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALPLASMA TVPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour set and retain it for future reference.P/NO : SAC33575901 (1004-REV07)ww

PREPARATION8PREPARATIONFRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV.CHVOLMENUINPUTENTERCHVOLMENUINPUTENTERINPUTButtonPOWERButtonMENUBut

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

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

9CHVOLMENUINPUTENTERCHVOLMENUINPUTENTERINPUTButtonMENUButtonENTERButtonVOLUMEButtonsCHANNELButtonsPower/Standby IndicatorIlluminates red in standbymod

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

APPENDIX109 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement.AC100-240V ~ 50/60HzNTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256

APPENDIX110APPENDIXPROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL(This feature is not available for all models.)The provided universal remote control can be programme

APPENDIX111Remote Control CodeBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesAIWA 034AKAI 016 043 046 12412 5 146AMPRO 072ANAM 031 033 103AUDIO DYNAMICS012 023 03

APPENDIX112APPENDIXBrand Codes Brand Codes Brand CodesALPHASTAR DSR 123AMPLICA 050BIRDVIEW 051 126 129CHANNEL MASTER013 014 015 018036 055CHAPARRAL 00

APPENDIX113 Configuration of frame 1st frameRepeat frame Lead code Repeat code BBiitt ddeessccrriippttiioonn FFrraammee iinntteerrvvaall:: TTff Th

APPENDIX114APPENDIXCodeFunction Note(Hexa)CodeFunction Note(Hexa)D6 TV Discrete IR Code (TV Input Selection)C4 POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power O

APPENDIX115EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232CRS-232C SetupThe RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such

APPENDIX116APPENDIXRS-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 CTSC

APPENDIX117Transmission / Receiving ProtocolTTrraannssmmiissssiioonn[Command 1] : First command to control the set.(j, k, m or x)[Command 2] : Second

PREPARATION10PREPARATIONBACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV.AV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB IN HDMI /DVI IN 3719RAV IN 2L/MONORAUDI

APPENDIX118APPENDIX0011.. PPoowweerr ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk aa))To control Power On/Off of the TV.Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]Data

APPENDIX1191122.. OOSSDD SSeelleecctt ((CCoommmmaanndd:: kk ll))To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data

APPENDIX120APPENDIXData 05:The table above lists the binary code which must beconverted to Hexadecimal before sending. For example:The binary code to

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

PREPARATION11STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV.Carefully place the TV screen side down on acushioned surface to protect the screen

PREPARATION12PREPARATIONAfter connecting the cables as necessary, installCABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle thecables.To connect additional equipment, s

PREPARATION13VESA WALL MOUNTINGInstall your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, pleasec

PREPARATION14PREPARATIONSECURING 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

PREPARATION15ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION1. Antenna (Analog or Digital)Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable BoxConnection.For optimum

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP16EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPHD RECEIVER SETUPThis TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP17HDMI ConnectionConnect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11,22, 33 or 44 (Only 42/50PQ60, 50/60PS60,50/

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

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP18EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPDVI to HDMI ConnectionHDMI/DVI IN 21RGB IN (PC)RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE)OPTICALDIGITALAUDIO

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP19DVD SETUPComponent ConnectionComponent Input portsTo get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP20EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPS-Video ConnectionHDMI ConnectionConnect the HDMI output of the DVD to theHHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP21VCR SETUPAntenna ConnectionAV IN 1ANTENNA/CABLE INL RS-VIDEO VIDEOOUTPUTSWITCHANT INANT OUTWall JackAntenna12Connect the RF

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP22EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPComposite (RCA) ConnectionConnect the AAUUDDIIOO/VVIIDDEEOOjacks between TV andVCR. Match the jack c

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP23OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUPAUDIO OUT CONNECTIONL RVIDEOAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB IN HDMI IN 3CamcorderVideo Game SetConnect the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP24EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPUSB CONNECTIONAV IN 2L/MONORAUDIOVIDEOUSB INHDMI /DVI IN 3Connect the USB device to the UUSSBB IINN

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP25PC SETUP DVI to HDMI ConnectionThis TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the T

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP26EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPGG42/50PQ20, 42/50PQ30, 42/50PQ31,42/50PQ30C, 42/50PQ60: To get the thebest picture quality, adjust

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP27Auto ConfigureAutomatically adjusts picture position and minimizesimage instability. After adjustment, if the image is still

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP28EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUPAdjustment for screen Position, Size, and PhaseIf the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP29Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values)Returns PPoossiittiioonn, SSiizzee, and PPhhaasseeto the default factory sett

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL30REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWhen using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL31Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and installthe batteries matching correct pola

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL32WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLFAVMARKQ.MENUMENULIST1234567809FLASHBKMUTEVOLCHPAGERETURNINFOENTERINPUTPOWERAV MODEENERGY

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL33Used to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.Displays the channel list.Tunes to t

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL34WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLTURNING ON TVWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLNOTE!GGIf you intend to be away on vacation, dis

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL35INITIAL SETTINGThis Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time wh

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL36WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSelect AAuuttooor MMaannuuaall.Select desired time option.1ENTER2YearCurrent Time Setting2

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL37ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTIONYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.Disp

2SAFETY 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 CONTROL38WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLWATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLQUICK MENU Display each menu.Make appropriate adjustments. AA

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL39CHANNEL SETUPAuto Scan (Auto Tuning)Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and sto

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL40WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSelect CCHHAANNNNEELL.1MENU2ENTERIf you select DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL41Select a channel.Add or delete the channel.3ENTER4When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL42WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLCHANNEL LISTYou can check channels which are stored in the memory by displaying the channe

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL43FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUPYour TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual.Favo

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL44WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLBRIEF INFORMATION1Brief Info shows the present screen information.No Program Information.W

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL45INPUT LISTOnly these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected.Select the desired input s

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL46WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLINPUT LABELYou can set a label for each input source when it's not in use.Select OOPP

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL47AV MODEAV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings.1AV MODEOff CinemaGame SportPress the AAVV MMOODDEEbutt

3AANNTTEENNNNAASSOOuuttddoooorr aanntteennnnaa ggrroouunnddiinnggIf an outdoor antenna is installed, follow theprecautions below. An outdoor antenna

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL48WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROLSimplink allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL49 DDiirreecctt PPllaayy:: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media w

USB50USBENTRY MODESWhen you connect a USB device, this screen is displayed automatically.In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the exi

PHOTO LISTUSB51You can view (*.JPG) files from USB storage devices.The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different.Screen ComponentsMove

USB52USBPhoto Selection and Popup MenuUSB DevicePage 1/1No MarkedPHOTO LISTUp FolderFree Space 150MB0 folder, 4 file(s)USB DevicePage 1/1No MarkedPHOT

USB53Full 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

USB54USB1/17Slideshow BGM Delete Option HideSelect the SSlliiddeesshhooww, BBGGMM, ((RRoottaattee)), DDeelleettee,OOppttiioonn, or HHiiddee..Press FF

MUSIC LISTUSB55You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files form a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On Scre

USBUSB56Music Selection and Popup Menu Use the CCHH button to navigation inthe music page. Use MMAARRKKbutton to mark or unmark a musicfile. If no mu

USB57 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

4CONTENTSWARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

USB58USBMOVIE LIST- Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 modelsThe movie list is activated once a USB drive is detected. It is used when playing movie files on T

USB59Movie Selection and Popup Menu Use the CCHH button to navigate in themovie page. Use MMAARRKKbutton to mark or unmark a moviefile. When one or m

USB60USBSelect the target folder or drive.Select the desired movies.Show the Popup menu.Select PPllaayy.2314ENTERENTERENTER5Display the current movie

USB617Select the desired item.8Select the desired movie option.6Display the OOppttiioonn menu.REDREDOption Menu SelectionDuring the movie play, the f

USB62USBDIVX REGISTRATION CODE- Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 modelsConfirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, m

USB63DEACTIVATION - Only 50/60PS70, 50/60PS80 modelsSelect UUSSBB.1MENUSelect YYeess.3Select DDeeaaccttiivvaattiioonn.2ENTER5MENUReturn to TV viewing

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 signals

PICTURE CONTROL66PICTURE CONTROLPICTURE WIZARD - Only 50/60PS60, 50/60PS60C modelsAdjust PPiiccttuurree WWiizzaarrdd.Adjust WWhhiittee LLeevveell.3E

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

5SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAuto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Clear Voice II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PICTURE CONTROL68PICTURE CONTROLENERGY SAVINGSelect PPIICCTTUURREE.Select IInntteelllliiggeenntt SSeennssoorr ( Select LLooww, MMiidddd

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

PICTURE CONTROL70PICTURE CONTROLMANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODEAdjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.Only 4

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 CONTROL73Color Temperature Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to make picture bluish. Adjusts the contrast to ke

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

PICTURE CONTROL76PICTURE CONTROLDEMO MODEDisplays a slide show to explain the various features of this TV.This feature is disabled in “IInniittiiaall

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL77SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLAUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME)Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consis

6FEATURE OF THIS TVis a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.TruSurround XT technology is incorporated underlicense from SRS Labs, Inc.Manufactured under licens

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL78SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLCLEAR VOICE IIBy differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound qu

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL79PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE)Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL80SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROLSOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODESRS TRUSURROUND XTSelect this option to sound realistic.

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.If you wi

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

PREPARATION7PREPARATIONACCESSORIESEnsure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact thedeale

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

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 OO nnor OOfff

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