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ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. INPUT POWER INPUT TEXT SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP...
INTRODUCTION CONTROLS This manual explains the features available on the 42PC1R * , 50PC1R * TVs. This is a simplified representation of a front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. ■ Front Panel Controls Power/Standby Indicator •...
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This manual explains the features available on the 42PC3R * TVs. This is a simplified representation of a front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. ■ <Front Panel > PROGRAMME Buttons VOLUME Buttons OK Button MENU MENU Button INPUT INPUT Button...
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INTRODUCTION CONNECTION OPTION This is the back panel of 42PC1R * , 50PC1R * , 42PC3R * TVs. Back Connection Panel AUDIO Input AV IN 4 Connections are available for listening stereo sound from an external device. AUDIO VIDEO Input L/MONO Connects the video signal from a video VIDEO...
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS POWER Switches the set on from standby or off to standby. INPUT POWER Returns from AV1 , AV2 , S-Video2 , AV3 , AV4 (except TV INPUT INPUT 42PC3R * ), Component , RGB , HDMI1/DVI or HDMI 2 to the TV mode.
INTRODUCTION REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS MODE Selects the remote operating modes. INPUT POWER These buttons are used for teletext. TELETEXT INPUT BUTTONS For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section. TEXT SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust (Up/Down/Left the system settings to your preference.
INSTALLATION UNFOLDING THE BASE STAND (42PC1R , 42PC3R This feature is not available for all models. ■ Place the set with the screen facing down on a cushion or soft cloth as shown in Figure 1. ■ Before unfolding the stand, please make sure two locks (A) on the bottom of the stand push outward. Pull the stand out as shown above in Figures 2 ~ 3.
INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION (42PC1R , 50PC1R 42PC3R These models have two cable arrangement methods according to the stand type. ■ Stand type 1 Arrange the cables as shown picture. Stand type 2 Hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT with both hands and push it as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT Connect the cables as necessary.
BASIC CONNECTION (37LC2R , 42LC2R Connect the cables as necessary. After connecting the cables neatly, arrange the cables to the Cable Holder. To connect an additional equipment, see the External equipment Connections sec- tion. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT as shown. Bundle the cables using the supplied twister holder.
INSTALLATION HOW TO JOIN THE PRODUCT ASSEMBLY TO THE WALL TO PROTECT THE SET TUMBLING Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. ■ The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the ■...
STAND INSTALLATION 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. ■ GROUNDING Power Supply Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
CONNECTIONS & SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. ■ An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. ■...
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the ■...
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CONNECTIONS & SETUP VCR SETUP When connecting with a Euro Scart TV Back AV 1 AV 2 Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the A V 1 Euro scart socket on the set. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the ANTENNA VCR.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and AV IN 4 external equipment. Match the jack colors (Video = yel low, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). AUDIO L/MONO Select A V 4 input source with using the INPUT button VIDEO on the remote control(except 42PC3R * ).
CONNECTIONS & SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting with a component cable D V D Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to (R) AUDIO (L) the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set.
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When connecting with a S-Video cable D V D Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the (R) AUDIO (L) S-VIDEO S-Video input on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the set. RGB IN Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
CONNECTIONS & SETUP STB(SET-TOP BOX) SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do ■ receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. When connecting with a component cable Digital Set-top Box (R) AUDIO (L)
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When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Digital Set-top Box Connect the RGB output of the digital set-top box to (R) AUDIO (L) RGB-DTV OUTPUT the RGB IN (PC/DTV) jack on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the set-top box to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the set.
CONNECTIONS & SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. ■ When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable AUDIO RGB OUTPUT Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN (PC/DTV) jack on the set.
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NOTE To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to If using a sound card, adjust PC sound as required. the set. This set uses a VESA Plug and Play Solution. The Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for set provides EDID data to the PC system with a a long period of time.
TURNING THE TV ON If your TV will be turned on, you will be able to use its features. INPUT POWER Turing on the TV INPUT First, connect power cord correctly. TEXT SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT SWAP At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) / DOUBLE WINDOW / POP PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen INPUT at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source POWER will show a smaller inset image. INPUT Double window mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture TEXT...
Input Source Selection for Sub Picture Press the PIP INPUT button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of PIP INPUT button is pressed, each input source for the sub picture is displayed as shown below. S-Video2 HDMI2 HDMI1/DVI...
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)/DOUBLE WINDOW/POP Swapping between main and sub pictures Press the S W A P button to exchange the main and sub pictures. SWAP Main Picture Sub Picture POP (Picture-out-of-Picture: Programme Scan) Use POP to search the programmes of all the memorized channels one-by-one on the 3 PIP screen display, (while the main picture source remains the current channel).
TELETEXT Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the corresponding page number.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TELETEXT TOP Text - The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / group / page selection 1.
Special Teletext Functions REVEAL Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. S I Z E Selects double height text. press this button to enlarge the top half of the page. press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page.
TV MENU Setting up TV stations ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD ( On Screen Display ) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the M E N U button and then button to display each menu. Press the button and then button to select a menu item.
AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the PR +/- or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed.
TV MENU Setting up TV stations MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Q.VIEW Press the MENU button and then button to select the MUTE STATION menu.
FINE TUNING LIST I/II MENU Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Press the MENU button and then button to select the STATION menu. button to select Manual Press the button and then programme Auto programme Manual programme...
TV MENU Setting up TV stations ASSIGNING A STATION NAME LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the MENU button and then button to select the STATION menu.
BOOSTER (Option) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP In some models, Booster is an optional function. Only a set with Booster can perform this function. If the reception is poor at the fringe area of TV signal, select Booster to O n. Q.VIEW MUTE Auto programme...
TV MENU Setting up TV stations PROGRAMME EDIT This function enables you to delete or skip the stored LIST I/II MENU programmes. Also you can move some stations to other EXIT SLEEP programme numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected programme number.
FAVOURITE PROGRAMME LIST I/II MENU This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. EXIT SLEEP Repeatedly press the FAV button to select stored favourite programmes. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M E N U button and then button to select the STATION menu.
TV MENU Setting up TV stations CALLING THE PROGRAMME TABLE LIST I/II MENU You can check the programmes stored in the memory by EXIT SLEEP displaying the programme table. Q.VIEW Displaying programme table Press the LIST button to display the Programme table menu. MUTE The programme table appears on the screen.
TV MENU Picture Menu PICTURE ADJUSTMENT (PSM-User option) LIST I/II Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture. MENU EXIT SLEEP Brightness Increases or decreases amount of white in the your picture. Colour Adjusts intensity of all colours. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture.
CSM (Colour Status Memory) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Normal option. Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colours with more blue.
TV MENU Picture Menu MANUAL COLOUR TEMPERATURE CONTROL (CSM - User Option) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP You can adjust red, green, blue to any colour temperature you prefer. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M E N U button and then button to select the PICTURE menu.
FUNCTION LIST I/II XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display MENU EXIT SLEEP a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. This menu is activatived after selecting the User1 or User2 of P S M Q.VIEW...
TV MENU Picture Menu ADVANCED LIST I/II MENU - When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to EXIT SLEEP the best picture appearance. Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. - Cinema- function works in the following mode: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video2, AV3, AV4(Option) or Component 480i/576i.
RESET LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Press the M E N U button and then button to select the PICTURE menu. Q.VIEW button to select Reset . MUTE Press the button and then Press the button to initialize the adjusted value. •...
TV MENU Sound Menu SSM (Sound Status Memory) You can select your preferred sound setting; Flat, Music, Movie LIST I/II MENU or Sports and you can also adjust the sound frequency of the EXIT SLEEP equalizer. SSM lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content.
SOUND FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT (SSM - User option) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Adjust the sound equalizer. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M E N U button and then button to select the SOUND menu. button to select SSM . Press the button and then button to select User .
TV MENU Sound Menu AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP AVL automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change programmes. Q.VIEW Press the M E N U button and then button to select the SOUND menu. button to select AVL .
SPEAKER LIST I/II You can adjust the internal speaker status. MENU EXIT SLEEP In AV1, AV2, AV2, AV3, AV4(Option), COMPONENT, RGB and HDMI1/DVI with HDMI to DVI cable, TV speaker and/or variable audio can be outputted even though there is no video signal.
TV MENU Sound Menu STEREO/DUAL RECEPTION LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after the programme number and station name disappear. DUAL I Sends the primary broadcast language to the loudspeakers.
NICAM RECEPTION If the set is equipped with the receiver for NICAM reception, the high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of received broadcast as follows by press- ing the I / I I button repeatedly.
TV MENU Time Menu CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off time function. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M E N U button and then...
ON/OFF TIME LIST I/II MENU The Off time automatically switches the set to standby at the EXIT SLEEP preset time. Two hours after the set is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.
TV MENU Time Menu AUTO SLEEP LIST I/II MENU If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off EXIT SLEEP automatically after 10 minutes. Q.VIEW Press the MENU button and then button to select Clock Off time the TIME menu.
SLEEP TIMER You don’t have to remember to switch the set off before you go LIST I/II MENU to sleep. EXIT SLEEP The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. The display ‘...
TV MENU Special Menu CHILD LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to LIST I/II control it. MENU EXIT SLEEP This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This set is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off.
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT SWAP METHOD (Option) A frozen of still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the LIST I/II MENU screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remain- EXIT SLEEP ing even when you change the image.
TV MENU Special Menu LOW POWER (Option) LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP This is the function to reduce the power consumption of the set. It’s not available to use this function in LCD TV models Q.VIEW Language Child lock ISM Method Press the M E N U button and then button to Low Power...
TV MENU Screen Menu AUTO CONFIGURE (RGB [PC] MODE ONLY) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image LIST I/II shaking. MENU EXIT SLEEP Although the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. The Auto config. functions don’t need to be run for HDMI mode.
TV MENU Screen Menu MANUAL CONFIGURE LIST I/II MENU If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and EXIT SLEEP especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. To correct the screen size, adjust Clock. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC], RGB[DTV], COMPONENT (480p/576p/720p/1080i), Q.VIEW HDMI1/DMI, HDMI2 (480p/576p/720p/1080i).
SETTING THE PICTURE FORMAT TEXT SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ SWAP PIP INPUT You can watch the screen in various picture formats; Spectacle Full (option), Original, 4 : 3, 16:9 (Wide), 14:9 and 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.
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TV MENU Screen Menu SETTING THE PICTURE FORMAT • Zoom1 Following selection will lead you to view the picture without any NOTE alternation, while filling the entire screen. However, the top and You can only select 4 : 3, 16:9 bottom portions of the picture will be cropped.
SELECTING WIDE VGA/XGA MODE LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA/XGA mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode Q.VIEW Auto config. Press the M E N U button and then use button to Manual config.
APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back pane l.RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor.
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RS-232C Configurations 7-Wire Configurations ( Standard RS-232C cable ) 3-Wire Configurations ( Not standard ) D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID - Use this function to specify a set ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 73. Language Press the M E N U button and then button...
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APPENDIX Command Reference List DATA DATA COMMAND1 COMMAND2 COMMAND1 COMMAND2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 0 ~ 1 0 ~ 64 01. Power 15. Balance 02. Aspect Ratio 16. Colour Temperature 0 ~ 3 0 ~ 1 0 ~ 3C(or 50) 03. Screen Mute 17 .
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05. Volume Control (Command2:f) 01. Power (Command2:a) To control Power On/Off of the TV. To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] on remote control. Data 0 : Power Off Data 1 : Power On Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
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APPENDIX 10. Sharpness (Command2:k) 15. Balance (Command2:t) To adjust the screen sharpness. To adjust balance. You can also adjust balance in the SOUND menu. You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’...
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20. Abnormal State (Command2:z) 24 . Orbiter Pixel Setting (Command1:j, Command2:s)(Option) To recognize an abnormal state. To adjust pixel number in orbiter function. This feature is not available for all models. This feature is not available for all models. Transmission [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][ ][Cr] Transmission [j][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: Read Data Min: 1 ~ Max: 3...
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APPENDIX 27. Send IR Code (Command1:m, Command2:c) 29. Input select (Command1:x, Command2:y) To send IR remote key code. To adjust input source for sub picture in PIP mode Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [x][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data: Structure Data: Key code - Refer to page 76 Acknowledgement [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 28.
IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. ■ 2. Remote Control IR Codes 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 ■...
APPENDIX REMOTE CONTROL IR CODES Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) R/C Button R/C Button INPUT R/C Button GREEN R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) YELLOW R/C Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) BLUE R/C Button POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power OFF)
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-control- lable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Test your remote control.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST The operation does not work normally. Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control ■ causing obstruction. The remote control Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? ■...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST The audio function does not work. Press the VOL +/- button. ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. ■ Picture OK & Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. No sound ■ Are the audio cables installed properly? ■...