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LG 42PQ20D-AA Owner's Manual

LG 42PQ20D-AA Owner's Manual

42pq2 series; 50pq2 series; 42pq6 series; 50pq6 series; 50ps3 series; 60ps4 series; 60ps6 series
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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
I I D D N N u u m m b b e e r r ( ( s s ) ) : : 6028: 42PQ20D-AA
6027: 50PQ20D-AA
6043: 42PQ60D-AA
6042: 50PQ60D-AA
6339: 50PS30FD-AA
6610: 60PS40FD-AA
6765: 60PS60FD-AA
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLASMA TV MODELS
4 4 2 2 P P Q Q 2 2 * * * * * *
5 5 0 0 P P Q Q 2 2 * * * * * *
4 4 2 2 P P Q Q 6 6 * * * * * *
5 5 0 0 P P Q Q 6 6 * * * * * *
5 5 0 0 P P S S 3 3 * * * * * *
6 6 0 0 P P S S 4 4 * * * * * *
6 6 0 0 P P S S 6 6 * * * * * *
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your TV.
Retain it for future reference.
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 requiring any service.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR
in the "factory default (H H o o m m e e U U s s e e
mode)" setting and this is the setting in
which power savings will be achieved.
Changing the factory default picture set-
ting or enabling other features will
increase power consumption that could
exceed the limits necessary to qualify for
Energy Star rating.

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  • Page 1 Changing the factory default picture set- ting or enabling other features will I I D D N N u u m m b b e e r r ( ( s s ) ) : : 6028: 42PQ20D-AA increase power consumption that could...
  • Page 2 HDMI , the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Image shown may differ from your TV. Owner's Manual Except for 60PS4*** Batteries Owner’s Manual Remote Control Cable Holder Bolts for stand assembly...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ACCESSORIES Diagnostics ......46 ........Selecting the Programme Table .
  • Page 5 Picture Reset ......83 TELETEXT (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method . . . 84 Switch on/off .

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Image shown may differ from your TV. CAUTION When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the main power button on the TV (When the power is turned off with the main power button on the TV, it will not be turned on with the remote control.) 42/50PQ6 ***, 60PS6*** PROGRAMME...
  • Page 7 42/50PQ2 *** Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. • Illuminates blue when the TV is • switched on. INPUT MENU INPUT INPUT MENU MENU PROGRAMME INPUT MENU VOLUME POWER 50PS3 ***...
  • Page 8 PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 60PS4 *** Remote Control Sensor POWER Button Power/Standby Indicator • illuminates red in standby mode. • illuminates green when the TV is switched on. INPUT INPUT MENU MENU INPUT MENU INPUT INPUT MENU MENU VOLUME...

  • Page 9: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. AV IN 2 AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) AV IN 2 Power Cord Socket Audio/Video Input (AV IN1 / AV IN2) This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is Connect audio/video output from an external indicated on the Specifications page.

  • Page 10: Stand Installation

    PREPARATION NOT USING THE DESK-TYPE STAND STAND INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. (Except for 60PS4***, 60PS6***) When installing the wall-mounted unit, use the protection cover. Insert the P P R R O O T T E E C C T T I I O O N N C C O O V V E E R R into the TV until clicking sound. Image shown may differ from your TV.

  • Page 11: Careful Installation Advice

    CAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall from a hardware supplier. Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. The instructions shown below are a safer way to set up the TV, by fixing it to the wall, avoiding the possibility of it falling forwards if pulled.

  • Page 12: Swivel Stand

    PREPARATION SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position. The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally.

  • Page 13: Wall Mount: Horizontal Installation

    WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION We recommend the use of a LG Brand wall mounting bracket when mounting the TV to a wall. We recommend that you purchase a wall mounting bracket which supports VESA standard. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer.

  • Page 14: Antenna Connection

    PREPARATION To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. AV IN 3 Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna...

  • Page 15: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. This section on EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly uses diagrams for the 42/50PQ6 *** models. Image shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital RF/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box.
  • Page 16 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting a set-top box with an HDMI cable Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 jack on the TV.

  • Page 17: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Connecting with a component cables Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N A A U U D D I I O O jacks on the TV.
  • Page 18 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a S-Video cable VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S S - - V V I I D D E E O O input on the TV. OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A A U U D D I I O O...
  • Page 19 Connecting the HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 , or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 jack on the TV.

  • Page 20: Vcr Setup

    AV IN 1 AV OUT EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Connecting with a RF Cable ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT ANT IN SWITCH Wall Jack Antenna Connect the A A N N T T O O U U T T socket of the VCR to the A A N N T T E E N N N N A A I I N N socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the A A N N T T I I N N socket of the VCR.

  • Page 21: Connecting With An Rca Cable

    Connecting with an RCA cable Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.

  • Page 22: Av Output Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AV OUTPUT SETUP The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up the second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s A A V V O O U U T T jacks.

  • Page 23: Other A/V Source Setup

    OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colours . ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) Select A A V V 2 2 input source with using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.

  • Page 24: Usb Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB SETUP Connect the USB device to the U U S S B B I I N N jack on the TV. After connecting the U U S S B B I I N N jacks, you use the U U S S B B function. ( p p .

  • Page 25: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP AV I This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. AUDIO IN Connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable (RGB/DVI) AV OUT Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R R G G B B I I N N ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 26 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Supported Display Resolution HDMI/DVI-DTV mode RGB-PC, HDMI/DVI-PC mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.469 59.94 720x400 31.468 70.08 640x480 31.469 60.00 640x480 31.469 59.94 31.47 59.94 800x600 37 .879 60.31 720x480 31.50 60.00 1024x768 48.363...
  • Page 27 NOTE Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen Connect the audio cable from the PC to the for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image Audio input on the TV. (Audio cables are not may become permanently imprinted on the included with the TV).

  • Page 28: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Reset Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. SCREEN Move RETURN Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto Config.
  • Page 29 Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the pic- ture phase manually. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. SCREEN RETURN Move Prev.
  • Page 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Selecting Resolution To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] SCREEN Move RETURN Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 Auto Config.
  • Page 31 Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjust the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, size, and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.

  • Page 32: Watching Tv / Programme Control

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Only 42/50PQ2 *** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. TV/RAD Selects Radio, TV and DTV channel. POWER AV MODE It helps you select and set images and sounds when con- necting AV devices.( p p .
  • Page 33 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN POWER ENERGY ENERGY SA SAVING VING AV MODE V MODE MUTE Switches the sound on or off. Programme Selects a programme. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set of screen information to the next UP/DOWN one.
  • Page 34 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL (Except for 42/50PQ2 *** ) ENERGY Adjust the power saving mode of the TV. ENERGY SAVING SAVING Selects your desired picture format. RATIO RATIO Switches the TV on from standby or off to standby. POWER External input mode rotate in regular sequence.

  • Page 35: Installing Batteries

    ENERGY SAVING VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. /DOWN RATIO Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu. MARK Displays the selected favourite programme. Switches the sound on or off. MUTE Programme Selects a programme. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set of screen information to the next UP/DOWN one.

  • Page 36: Turning On The Tv

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. First, connect power cord correctly and check the main power ( ) on the TV. S S e e t t I I D D : : O O f f f f In standby mode to turn TV on, press the INPUT or P button on the TV or press the POWER button on the remote control and the TV will switch on.

  • Page 37: Quick Menu

    QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. A A s s p p e e c c t t R R a a t t i i o o : Selects your desired picture format. S S l l e e e e p p T T i i m m e e r r : Sets the sleep timer.

  • Page 38: On-Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. SETUP AUDIO PICTURE Move Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Volume : Off Aspect Ratio : 14:9 Manual Tuning Clear Voice I I : Off...

  • Page 39: Auto Programme Tuning

    AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming, all previously stored service information will be deleted. The maximum number of programmes that can be stored is 500. But the number may differ slightly depending on broadcasting signals.

  • Page 40: Manual Programme Tuning (In Digital Mode)

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN DIGITAL MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually add a programme to your programme list. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Your receiver will add this channel to your channel list.

  • Page 41: Manual Programme Tuning (In Analogue Mode)

    MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING (IN ANALOGUE MODE) Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit Storage Software Update : On...

  • Page 42: Assigning A Station Name

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit Storage Software Update : On Software Update : On Band V/UHF Diagnostics Diagnostics Channel Search F F G G Name C 02...

  • Page 43: Programme Edit

    PROGRAMME EDIT When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using P button during TV viewing. If you wish to select the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme edit menu.

  • Page 44: In Dtv/Radio Mode

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL IN DTV/RADIO MODE Skipping a programme number When programmes are to be skipped, the • Select a programme number to be skipped. skipped programme shows in blue and these programmes will not be selected by the P P buttons during TV viewing.

  • Page 45: In Tv Mode

    IN TV MODE This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. Deleting a programme The selected programme is deleted, all the fol- • Select a programme number to be deleted. lowing programmes are shifted up one position.

  • Page 46: Software Update

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE Software Update means software can be downloaded through the digital terrestrial broadcasting system. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit Software Update Software Update : On : On Software Update...
  • Page 47 * When setting “Software Update” Occasionally, a transmission of Select the Y Y E E S S using the After the Software Update is updated digital software infor- button and you will see the follow- complete, the System restarts. mation will result in the following ing picture.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics

    This displays the information and signal strength of the tuned *MUX. This displays the signal information and service name of the selected MUX. (*MUX: A higher directory of channels in digital broadcasting (a single MUX contains multiple channels.)) Engineering Diagnostics Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc. SETUP Move Model/Type : 42PQ60D-AA Software Version : V1.23.0...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Programme Table

    SELECTING THE PROGRAMME TABLE You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme table. Mini Glossary Programme List 1 ABC TV Sydney Displayed when the Locked Programme. 9 Nine Digital 10 ABC 2 Exit RETURN Displaying programme LIST You may find some blue programmes.

  • Page 50: Input List

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LIST HDMI and AV1, 2 can be recognized by a detect pin and thus enabled only when an external device approves voltage. By using T T V V / / R R A A D D button, you can move from External Input to RF Input and to the last watched programme in DTV/RADIO/TV mode.
  • Page 51 This function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. The product might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
  • Page 52 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Connecting to Home Theater with the SIMPLINK logo. Connect the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 termi- AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) nal on the back of the TV and the HDMI output termi-...
  • Page 53 SIMPLINK Functions D D i i s s c c p p l l a a y y b b a a c c k k Control connected AV devices by pressing the , OK, , l l l l , buttons.

  • Page 54: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LABEL Selects a label for each input source. OPTION OPTION Move Move Subtitle : Off Subtitle : Off Component1 Input Label Input Label Input Label Input Label Component2 SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Key Lock...

  • Page 55: Av Mode

    AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to external input. O O f f f f Disables the AV MODE. C C i i n n e e m m a a Optimizes video and audio for watching movies. S S p p o o r r t t Optimizes video and audio for watching sports events.

  • Page 56: Initializing (Reset To Original Factory Settings)

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) This function initializes all settings. But the settings of D D a a y y and N N i i g g h h t t of the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e cannot be initialized. It is useful to initialize the product or when you move to other city.

  • Page 57: To Use A Usb Device

    TO USE A USB DEVICE When connecting a USB device When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. If the Pop Up menu does not appear, you can select Music List or Photo List or Movie List(Except for 42/50PQ2***) in the USB menu.

  • Page 58: Photo List

    TO USE A USB DEVICE PHOTO LIST The On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV operation. PHOTO( * .JPEG) supporting file Baseline: 15360 8640 x 768 Progressive format : 1024 •...
  • Page 59 Photo Selection and PopUp Menu USB Device Photo List Page 1/2 No Marked Free Space 150MB photo Up Folder KR103 1460x970 KR101 KR104 KR102 KR105 JMJ001 JMJ005 JMJ002 JMJ006 1460 X 970, 93KB JMJ003 JMJ007 Up Folder JMJ004 JMJ008 Navigation Option Page Change Mark...
  • Page 60 TO USE A USB DEVICE Set up the menu in Full-Sized Screen You can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized screen. Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. USB Device Photo List Page 1/2 No Marked...
  • Page 61 Select the S S l l i i d d e e s s h h o o w w , B B G G M M , ( ( R R o o t t a a t t e e ) ) , D D e e l l e e t t e e , O O p p t t i i o o n n or H H i i d d e e .

  • Page 62: Music List

    TO USE A USB DEVICE MUSIC LIST Purchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be support- ed by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit. The On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV opera- tion.
  • Page 63 Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 music titles are listed per page. USB Device Music List Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 150MB Title Duration music Up Folder I 00:00 / 01:34 P P l l a a y y (During stop) : Play the selected music titles. Up Folder Once a music finishes playing, the next selected one Navigation...
  • Page 64 TO USE A USB DEVICE If you don't press any button for a while during the play- ing, the play information box (as shown in the below) will float as a screen saver. The ‘Screen Saver’? Screen saver is to prevent screen pixel damage due to an fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time.

  • Page 65: Movie List

    MOVIE LIST (Except for 42/50PQ2***) The 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 supports Play. Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files. Video editing is not supported but files can be deleted.

  • Page 66: Screen Components

    TO USE A USB DEVICE Screen Components MENU Select M M o o v v i i e e L L i i s s t t Select U U S S B B . Moves to upper level folder Current page/Total pages USB Device Movie List...
  • Page 67 Movie Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 movie titles are listed per page. USB Device Movie List Page 2/3 No Marked Free Space 1.8GB movie Duration Title Up Folder The Aviator_(2004)_5CH_AV3_1CD The Aviator_(2004)_5CH_AV3_2CD Scent of a woman.(1992).Dvdrip 01:34:45 704 x 400, 34MB The Incredibles [REPACK_AC3_5.0c-CiM...

  • Page 68: Using The Remote Control

    TO USE A USB DEVICE Using the Movie List function, play Picture Size Full Screen Subtitle Language - - - Audio Language Subtitle File - - - . Language Latin 1 . Sync . Position • Option When DivX is playing, if you press the Select the desired option.

  • Page 69: Divx Registration Code

    DIVX REGISTRATION CODE (Except for 42/50PQ2***) Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. With a DivX registration code from other TV, playback of rented or purchased DivX file is not allowed. (Only DivX files matched with the registration code of the purchased TV are playable.) Move Move...

  • Page 70: Deactivation

    TO USE A USB DEVICE DEACTIVATION (Except for 42/50PQ2***) Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV. Once this function is executed, a DivX user authentication is required again to see DivX DRM files. Move Move Photo List...

  • Page 71: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) (In Digital Mode)

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) This system has an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information such as programme listings, start and end times for all available services. In addi- tion, detailed information about the programme is often available in the EPG (the availability and amount of these programme details will vary, depending on the particular broadcaster).

  • Page 72: Button Function In Now/Next Guide Mode

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) Button Function in NOW/NEXT Guide Mode You can view a program being broadcasted and one scheduled to follow. Programme Guide Change EPG mode. 1 ABC TV Sydney 22/ Dec. 2006 10:05 NEXT 1 ABC TV Sy... The Wiggles show Bob The Builder Special Enter Timer Remind setting mode.

  • Page 73: Button Function In Date Change Mode

    Button Function in Date Change Mode Programme Guide Switch off Date setting mode. GREEN GREEN 22/ Dec 2006 10:05 1 ABC TV Sydney 22/Dec. (Fri.) 10:00 11:00 1 ABC TV Sy... The... Bob the builder spe... I Drean - Li... Change to the selected date.

  • Page 74: Button Function In Remind Setting Mode

    EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) Button Function in Remind Setting Mode YELL YELL Change to Guide or Schedule list mode. Remind Programme 22/ Dec. 2006 10:06 Programme Date Start Time Save Timer Remind. 10 ABC2 Dec. 10 : 47 Save Cancel Select Programme, Date or Start time.

  • Page 75: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 16:9, Just Scan, Original, 4:3, 14:9, Zoom and Cinema Zoom. If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
  • Page 76 PICTURE CONTROL • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 • C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV Choose Cinema Zoom when you wish the pic- programme in the 14:9 mode.

  • Page 77: Energy Saving

    ENERGY SAVING It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption. The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements and is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode.

  • Page 78: Preset Picture Settings

    PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset Image shown may differ from your TV. V V i i v v i i d d Enhances contrast, colour and resolution. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d Displays the standard-quality screen.

  • Page 79: Manual Picture Adjustment Picture Mode-User Option

    MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User option C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t • Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture. B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s •...

  • Page 80: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Y Y o o u u c c a a n n c c a a l l i i b b r r a a t t e e t t h h e e s s c c r r e e e e n n f f o o r r e e a a c c h h P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e o o r r s s e e t t t t h h e e v v i i d d e e o o v v a a l l u u e e a a c c c c o o r r d d i i n n g g t t o o t t h h e e s s p p e e c c i i a a l l v v i i d d e e o o s s c c r r e e e e n n .
  • Page 81 Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to C C o o l l o o u u r r T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less ( ( C C o o o o l l / / M M e e d d i i u u m m / / W W a a r r m m ) ) intense colours with more blue.

  • Page 82: Expert Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL Expert Picture Control By segmenting categories, E E x x p p e e r r t t 1 1 and E E x x p p e e r r t t 2 2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users.
  • Page 83 Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness D D y y n n a a m m i i c c C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t of the screen.
  • Page 84 PICTURE CONTROL White Balance (Medium/Warm/Cool) • Adjust white balance. Pattern (Inner/Outer) • Decide whether to use the Inner Pattern or External Pattern when adjusting white balance. White Balance Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain (Medium/Warm/Cool) • Adjust high-level white balance. Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset •...

  • Page 85: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness • Colour • Colour Resetting video configuration... • Tint • Tint •...

  • Page 86: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method

    PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen or still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remaining even when you change the image. Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the screen for prolonged periods. N N o o r r m m a a l l If image sticking is never a problem, ISM is not necessary - set to Normal.

  • Page 87: Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. The screen is reset automatically after 5 minutes in D D e e m m o o M M o o d d e e . Note: When you set up te TIme control, XD Demo menu is not available.

  • Page 88: Mode Setting

    PICTURE CONTROL MODE SETTING We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. Mode Settiing OPTION Move Subtitle : Off Selecting the environment. Choose the setting mode you want.

  • Page 89: Sound Control

    SOUND CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER AVL automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each programme.

  • Page 90: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    SOUND CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport or Game and you can also adjust Treble, Bass. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content.

  • Page 91: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjusting the audio Treble and Bass. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice I I : Off Clear Voice I I : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance Standard Standard (User)

  • Page 92: Srs Trusurround Xt

    SOUND CONTROL SRS TRUSURROUND XT Select this option to sound realistic. Select A A U U D D I I O O . MENU Select S S R R S S T T r r u u S S u u r r r r o o u u n n d d X X T T . Select O O n n or O O f f f f .

  • Page 93: Clear Voice Ii

    CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice I I : Off Clear Voice I I : Off Clear Voice I I : Off...

  • Page 94: Balance

    SOUND CONTROL BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice I I : Off Clear Voice I I : Off • Level •...

  • Page 95: Tv Speakers On/ Off Setup

    TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In A A V V 1 1 , A A V V 2 2 , C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t 1 1 , , C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t 2 2 , R R G G B B and H H D D M M I I 1 1 with HDMI to DVI cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal.

  • Page 96: Selecting Digital Audio Out

    SOUND CONTROL SELECTING DIGITAL AUDIO OUT This function allows you to select your preferred Digital Audio Output. Auto - allows original output DOLBY Digital if a channel is broadcast with Dolby Digital audio. PCM - forces stereo PCM output. When Dolby digital is available, selecting Auto in the Digital Audio Out menu will set SPDIF(Sony Philips Digital InterFace) output to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 97: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Clear Voice I I : Off Clear Voice I I : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard Resetting sound mode configuration...

  • Page 98: Stereo Reception (In Analogue Mode Only)

    SOUND CONTROL STEREO RECEPTION (IN ANALOGUE MODE ONLY) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Q. MENU Select A A u u d d i i o o . Selects the sound output.

  • Page 99: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP The clock is set automatically when receiving a digital signal. (You can set the clock manually only if the TV has no DTV signal.) You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. When you select a Time Zone city, the TV time is set by the time offset information based on Time Zone and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) which is received with the broadcast signal and the time is set automatically by a digital signal.

  • Page 100: Auto On/Off Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. Two hours after the TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.

  • Page 101: Sleep Timer Setting

    SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. TIME TIME Move Move Clock Clock Off Time : Off Off Time...

  • Page 102: Parental Control / Ratings

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM Enter the password, press ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ , ‘0’ on the remote control handset. Revitalize B B l l o o c c k k P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e , P P a a r r e e n n t t a a l l G G u u i i d d a a n n c c e e and I I n n p p u u t t B B l l o o c c k k function. LOCK LOCK Move...

  • Page 103: Block Programme

    BLOCK PROGRAMME Blocks any programmes that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. It is available to use this function in L L o o c c k k S S y y s s t t e e m m ”O O n n ” Enter a password to watch a blocked programme.

  • Page 104: Parental Control (In Digital Mode Only)

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS PARENTAL CONTROL (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incor- rect information, this function does not operate. A password is required to gain access to this menu. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you switch the TV off.

  • Page 105: Input Block

    INPUT BLOCK Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Move Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Programme Block Programme Component 1 Parental Guidance : Off Parental Guidance : Off Component 2 Input Block Input Block Input Block...

  • Page 106: Key Lock

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unau- thorized viewing. OPTION OPTION Move Move Subtitle : Off Subtitle : Off Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK...

  • Page 107: Teletext (In Digital Mode Only)

    TELETEXT POWER (IN DIGITAL MODE ONLY) ENERGY ENERGY SA SAVING VING AV MODE V MODE T T h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e i i s s n n o o t t a a v v a a i i l l a a b b l l e e i i n n a a l l l l c c o o u u n n t t r r i i e e s s . . Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television pro- LIST...

  • Page 108: Fastext

    TELETEXT FASTEXT The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the correspond- ing coloured button. Page selection Press the T T . . O O P P T T button and then use button to select menu.

  • Page 109: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e T T V V d d o o e e s s n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing an obstruction.
  • Page 110 APPENDIX T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the + + or - - button.

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.

  • Page 112: Product Specifications

    APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PQ2 *** 50PQ2 *** 60PS4 *** 50PS3 *** MODELS 42PQ20D-AA 50PQ20D-AA 60PS40FD-AA 50PS30FD-AA 1 468 x 1028.8 x 395.5 mm 1 21 6.7 x 81 8.1 x 353.0 mm 1 031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1 21 6.7 x 81 8.1 x 353.0 mm...

  • Page 113: Ir Codes

    IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Controls Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/Tc = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/Tc = 1/3 Configuration of frame 1st frame...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX C C o o d d e e ( ( H H e e x x a a ) ) F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e POWER R/C BUTTON (POWER ON/OFF) INPUT...

  • Page 115: External Control Device Setup 1

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C Setup Connect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the product back panel.
  • Page 116 APPENDIX Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. p p . . 1 1 1 1 8 8 OPTION OPTION Move Move Subtitle : On Subtitle : On Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On SIMPLINK...

  • Page 117: Communication Parameters

    Communication Parameters Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) Stop bit : 1 bit Data length : 8 bits Communication code : ASCII code Parity : None Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1] : First command to control the TV.
  • Page 118 APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k a a ) ) 0 0 4 4 .
  • Page 119 0 0 9 9 . . T T i i n n t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k j j ) ) ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k s s ) ) 1 1 4 4 .
  • Page 120 APPENDIX 1 1 8 8 . . I I S S M M M M e e t t h h o o d d ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : j j p p ) ) 2 2 1 1 .
  • Page 121 2 2 3 3 . . K K e e y y ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m c c ) ) To send IR remote key code. Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Key code - Refer to page 1 12.

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