Page 1
iiil k iill _i_ / LCD -I-V Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LCD TV MODELS LED LCD TV MODELS PLASMA TV MODELS 32LD550 47LD650 32LE5400 42LE5500 47LE8500 50PK750 50PZ540 42LD550 55LD650 42LE5400 47LE5500...
QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. E_ Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. _> Picture Mode: Selects...
In this > case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your TV. < > Select Customer _ The software downloading time will...
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL Product/Service Into. This function shows support and product information. Customer Service Center can differ by country. _> Select Customer Support. Select Product/Service Into.. You can check the various product/Service infomation based on your model. < Return to the previous menu.
SIMPLE MANUAL (Except 50/60PZ540, 50/60PZ550 You can easily and effectively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. During the Simple Manual operation, audio will be muted. Select Simple Manual. > Select the part of the manual you would like to see.
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list Run this function if you change your residence or move the TV. Auto Tuning memorizes...
Page 9
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing The channels in the Channel Edit List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Channel Edit List are displayed in blue. When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using Vbutton...
FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels. Select your desired channel. FaVorite List _> Select your desired favorite channel group from...
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL LIST You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked > with parental control. < > Displaying Channel List Display the Channel List.
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL BRIEF INFORMATION Brief Into shows the present screen information. Shows the current channel's brief into screen. _> Return to TV viewing. < ]> iiii_i@i@i@iii'i'ii Program title Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio servic- Day, Month, Year,...
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL This indicates which device is connected to which input port. _> < ]> _<!ii RGB-PC Select the desired input source. Select the label. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL MODE SETTING Default selection is "Home Use". We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode for the best picture in your home environment. _> < ]> Except 50/60PK750, 32LD550 _ "Store Demo" Mode is only intended Select OPTION.
Page 19
WATCHING TV CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. _ If you select "Cinema Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema Cinema will be selected both "PICTURE menu - Picture Mode" "AUDIO _> menu - Sound Mode"...
Page 20
SIMPLINK SIMPLINK allows you to control play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without addi- tional cables settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with logo are fully supported. _lmPunK SIMPUNK can be turned on and off in the user menus.
Page 21
3D IMAGING (FOR 42/47/SSLX6500, SO/60PZ540, SO/60PZS50) 3D TECHNOLOGY ThisTV can display in 3D via 3D broadcasting or when theTV is connected to a compatible device, such as a Blu-ray 3D Player. You need such a device to watch the TV in 3D. The 3D TV displays two separate pictures formatted...
When using 3D Glasses 3D Imaging viewing range TV size, viewing angle & other circumstances may change the viewing distance and the angle of view. 2 m - 10 m (6.5 ft - 32.8 120 ° (When the viewing distance is 2 m (6.5 ft))
Page 23
3D IMAGING WATCHING 3D IMAGING {For 42/47/55LX6500) Play the video produced in 3D. Refer to the following for the supported imaging. Top & Bottom, Side by Side 1280x720 45.00 720p HDMI 3D Frame Packing 1080i 33.75 ..T°..P.._...B°.,t..t.°m.u,.S...td?..b...Y..... Top & Bottom, Side by Side, 67.50 Checker...
Page 24
Select Left/Right or Right/ Select Setting Left/Right Left Select the screen with video with better visibility. _> imaging mode changed imaging mode. This channel supports imaging mode. Select imaging type displayed screen by pressing 3D button on the remote control. _ Press the L/R SELECT button...
3D IMAGING WATCHING 3D IMAGING (For SO/60PZ540 50/60PZ550) Play the video produced in 3D. Refer to the following for the supported imaging. 1280x720 720p lOSOi 1920x1080 ]> 1080p Top & Bottom, Side by Side 33.75 Checker Board Top & Bottom, Side by Side 33.75 1080p...
Page 26
Turn off 3D mode or Turn off Select Enter. 2D mode. them on, sit 2 metersfrom TVto enjoy the best 3Dview, [ [ [ [ [[ ???? ??? ???? > 3D Setting Make appropriate adjustments. m 3D Picture Size: Cuts off the outer edges of the picture...
MY MEDIA ENTRY MODE The My Media menu will open automatically when you insert a USB drive. My Media can also be accessed by choosing My Media in the user menu. After choosing the desired type of media, choose a device to open files from.
MY MEDIA Connecting DLNA DMP (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Player) This TV can display play many types of movie, photo music files from your DLNA server has been certified by DLNA for photos. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer...
Page 30
Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is easy to use DLNA server software for Windows. Requirement PC system before you install Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials _ Windows ® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista ® (no Service Pack required), Windows ®...
Page 31
MY MEDIA Sharing files and folders After installing Nero MediaHome, you must add folders you wish to share. Double-click the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials icon on the desktop. Click Network icon on the left and define your network name in the Network name field.
Page 32
-< _> DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Render) (For 50/60PZ540, 50/60PZ550) If a device (e.g. mobile phone) with the DLNA certificate is connected to a network, you can play music, videos or photos etc. on the TV. The DMR function only works properly when the TV and PC are configured...
MY MEDIA MOVIE LIST It displays all of the video files it recognizes. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported movie file Resolution: under 1920 pixel (width) x 1080 pixel (height) Frame Rate: under 30 frame/sec (1920x1080), under 60 frame/sec...
Supported Video Formats Only streams compliant to SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard are supported. Global motion compen- sation or quarterpel motion estimation does not supported. Streams using this syntax are not supported. .-< Global motion compen- sation or quarterpel motion estimation does not supported.
MY MEDIA Screen Components Select MY MEDIA. Select Movie List. Moves to upper level folder -< @ Current page/Total pages @ Corresponding buttons on the remote control }> @ Contents under the folder focused @ Current page/total pages contents Abnormal files are displayed using...
Movie Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired movie title. Play the movie file. _ Use the CH (A V) button to navigate -< in the movie page. _> Mark Mode Select the target folder drive. Select the desired movie title.
Page 37
MY MEDIA Playing the Movie For 42/47/55LX6500 ...< Show the Option menu. }> Select the desired menu option. Using remote control Return to the previous menu. Select the required speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 (backward/forward). Pauses the media player. If no buttons are pressed on the remote...
Page 38
Set Video Play Menu Options m Picture Size: Selects your desired picture format for videos. Full Mode: Files played in full =< screen mode regardless of the aspect ratio of video. Original Mode: Files played > according aspect ratio video. _ Audio Language: Changes...
MY MEDIA * Image shown may differ from your TV. Set Video Menu Options For Plasma For LED LCD TV/LCD TV PicbJre Mode - Backlight • Contrast • Brightness - Color - Dynamic Contrast -< " Edge Enhancer • Noise Reduction - Noise Reduction TruMotion _>...
PHOTO LIST The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: %dPG _ Baseline: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 15360 pixel (width) x 8640 pixel (height) _ Progressive: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 1920 pixel...
MY MEDIA Photo Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired pho- tos. Photo file is displayed. _ Use the CH (A v) button to navigate in the photo page. -< _> Mark Mode Select the target folder or drive.
Full Screen Menu More operations are available in full screen mode. -< _> aspect ratio of a photo change size of the photo displayed screen in full size. Select the target folder or drive. _ Use the CH (^ v) button to navigate in the photo...
Page 43
MY MEDIA Select the Slideshow, BGM, t4 (Rotate), / +_+, e_A2J (Energy Saving), Option, or Hide. Use < > button to select the previ- ous or next photo. -.< _. Slideshow: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. If no photo is selected, all photos in the current...
Using the Photo List Function For 42/47/55LX6500 ...< 1,1-,1 Show the Option menu. Select the desired menu option. Set Photo View Menu Options si,disiiii Select Slide Speed or BGM. Make appropriate adjustments.
Page 45
MY MEDIA * Image shown may differ from your TV. Set Video Menu Options For Plasma For LED LCD TV/LCD TV Picture Mode ' Backlight - Contrast * Brightness • Color - Dynamic Contrast -< ' coiOr Temp: " Edge Enhancer - Noise Reduction _>...
MUSIC LIST This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported Music File: _.MP3 Bit rate range: 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3:32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz .
MY MEDIA Music Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired music file. Music files are played. _ Use the CH (A v) button to navigate in the music page. -< > Mark Mode Select the target folder drive.
Page 48
Using the Music List Function -< _> Show the Option menu. Select Set Audio Play. or Set Audio.. Using remote control Stop playback. Return to normal playback. Paused playback. Select the previous or next song. Play with Photo: Start playing the selected songs and then...
Page 49
MY MEDIA Set Audio Play Menu Options Select Repeat or Random. Make appropriate adjustments. _> Set Audio Menu Options Select Sound Mode, Auto Volume, Clear Voice II or Balance. Make appropriate adjustments.
Page 50
_ If you don't press any buttons for a while, the play information will float across the screen. This prevents screen pixel damage clue to a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period time. -< _>...
MY MEDIA DIVX REGISTRATION CODE Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. Only DivX files matched with the registration code of the purchased TV are playable. -< _> Select MY MEDIA. Select DivX Option. Select DivX Reg.
Page 52
DEACTIVATION The purpose of deactivation is to allow deactivation of devices for users who have activated all the available devices through the web server and are blocked from activating more devices. DivX VOD allows the consumer to activate up to 6 devices under one account.
NETCAST NETCAST MENU These services are provided by separate Content Provider. NETCAST menu source can differ by country. Content can be changed or deleted depending on Content Provider. All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graph- ics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools,...
Page 55
NETCAST YOUTUBE YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view, and share video clips. Screen Components YouTube menu Videos list Set the option menu. Return to Netcast menu. _> Return to TV viewing.
Page 56
YouTube menu Home: You can watch the popular video in real time. Featured: The featured videos list will be displayed. Popular: The best rated videos list from YouTube server will be displayed. Most Viewed: The most viewed videos list will be displayed. Search: The keypad/keyboard menu...
Page 57
NETCAST PICASA Picasa is a photo organizing or sharing website where users can upload, view, and share photos. Screen Components Picasa menu Photo list Navigate the desired photos. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil _> The selected photo file is displayed. Return to Netcast menu. Return to TV viewing.
Page 58
Picasa menu Home: The featured photos list will be displayed. Friends: You can register users with the pictures you want as friends You can add up to 10 friends Search: The keypad/keyboard menu will be displayed. My Photos: You can view the pictures uploaded to the Web.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. You can select a different aspect ratio depending on input source (analog broadcasting, digital broad- casting,...
Page 60
16:9 linear Adjust picture horizontally, in a Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture proportion to fill the entire screen. with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Jusf Scan Zoom Normally edges video signals Choose Zoom when you want to view cropped 1-2%.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE WIZARD This feature lets you adjust picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. You can calibrate the screen quality by easily follow- ing each step.
Page 62
For LED LCD TV/LCD Adjust Backlight. Adjust Color. i.e) Adjust Horizontal Sharpness. Select input source apply the settings. Save. Finish the Picture Wizard. Adjust Vertical Sharpness. _ If you stop Picture Wizard before final step, the changes will not be saved the TV.
PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption. The default factory setting 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 adjusting Picture Mode.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. _ Backlight (For LED LCD TV/LCD TV): Select PICTURE. This function adjusts brightness backlight behind screen. Adjusting backlight Select Picture MOdel recommended when setting...
PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED CONTROL) Advanced Control allows you to adjust some of the advanced features of your LG display. To reset to the factory default after making adjustments to each input source, execute the Picture Reset function for each Picture Mode.
Page 67
L, i fds Good The model and seria "_umber of-t-he TV s located o'_ the back and/or one side of fhe TV Record if beow should you ever need service MODEL SERIAL...