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LCD TV PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL LCD TV MODELS PLASMA TV MODELS 26LC4R 42PC5R 26LC4RA 42PC5RV 26LC7R 42PC5RVH 32LC4R 50PC5R 37LC4R 42PC7RA 42LC4R 42PC7RAH Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your set. Retain it for future reference.
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a se- parate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the power cord from being walked on Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold receptacles, and the point where they exit with the apparatus.
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WARNING CAUTION concerning the Power Cord : Wet Location Marking : Apparatus shall not Most appliances recommend they be placed be exposed to dripping or splashing and no upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall circuit which powers only that appliance and be placed on or over apparatus.
FEATURES OF THIS TV What is a Plasma TV ? The Plasma TV Manufacturing Process: a few minute colored dots may be present on the Using plasma is the best way to achieve flat panel Plasma TV screen displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes that are easily viewable.
PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. INPUT MODE POWER INPUT RATIO SIMPLINK SLEEP PIP CH- PIP CH+ PIP INPUT Owner's Manual MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU...
■ If your product has a protection tape attached, remove the tape and then wipe the product with a cloth. (If a polishing cloth is included with your product, use it.) <26LC4R*/32/37/42LC4R> Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator CHANNEL Buttons Illuminates red in standby mode.
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<42PC5R*/50PC5R> Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. When the TV is turned on, the indicator blinks green and then illuminates green before the picture is displayed. INPUT MENU ENTER MENU ENTER INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT MENU INPUT POWER...
PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION Back Connection Panel <42PC5R*/50PC5R> AV IN 2 S-VIDEO Input Provides better picture quality than the video input. AUDIO Input VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. <42PC7R*> AV 1 AV 2 AV IN 2 RGB IN AV IN 2 ANTENNA...
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This is the back panel of model 26/32LC4R. <26LC4R*/26LC7R/32/37/42LC4R> S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Input Provides better picture quality than the video input. AUDIO Input VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AV IN 2 ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN HDMI/DVI, HDMI Input AV IN 1 Connect a HDMI signal to HDMI IN.
PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Plasma TV models 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 C C A A B B L L E E M M A A N N A A G G E E M M E E N N T T with hands and push it as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT Connect the cables as necessary.
<26LC4R*/26LC7R/32/37/42LC4R> Connect the cables as necessary. To connect an additional equipment, see the External equipment Connections section. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT Bundle the cables using the supplied twister holder. (This feature is not available for all models.)
PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A WALL * This feature is not available for all models. Set it up close to the wall so the set doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. ■ The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the set, which is to fix it on the wall so the set doesn’t ■...
STAND INSTALLATION (Only 26/32/37 inch LCD TV models) Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Assemble the product stand with the product as shown. Install the 4 bolts securely, in the back of the product in the holes provided.
PREPARATION 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. ■ Power Supply Short-circuit Breaker GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker.
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WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ This part of EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly use pictures for the LCD TV models. ■ HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable 1.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a HDMI cable 1. How to connect 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 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 jack on the set.
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable RGB IN RGB IN HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO (PC) (PC) (RGB/DVI) (PC) (PC) (RGB/DVI) (RGB/DVI) 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO VIDEO VARIABLE...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting with a component cable 1. How to connect 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 1 1 jacks on the set. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) .
When connecting with an S-Video cable 1. How to connect 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 set. OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the ■...
When connecting with a RCA cable VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN 1. How to connect OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH 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.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to connect Camcorder Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks Video Game Set between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors.
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 1. How to connect Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R R G G B B ( ( P P C C ) ) RGB IN jack on the set.
SCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image EXIT CAPTION shaking. ENTER Although the image is still not correct, your set 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 MUTE This function is for the automatic adjustment of the screen position,...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Phase, Clock, Position MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially EXIT CAPTION if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. ENTER To correct the screen size, adjust Clock. This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC], COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), HDMI (480p/720p/1080i/1080p(except VGA Models)).
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Selecting Wide VGA/XGA mode MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA/XGA mode. ENTER This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. MUTE Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION ENTER This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value. MUTE Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use Picture Mode Colour Temperature button to select the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu.
AV OUT SETUP The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up the second TV or monitor. 1. How to connect VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s A A V V O O U U T T jacks.
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. INPUT MODE TV INPUT Returns to the TV mode.
Selects the remote operating modes. MODE INPUT MODE POWER SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. INPUT Selects the MTS sound: Mono Stereo RATIO THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and (Up/Down/Left SIMPLINK SLEEP adjust the system settings to your preference. Right) PIP CH- PIP CH+ PIP INPUT...
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV If your TV will be turned on, you will be able to use its features. INPUT MODE POWER First, connect power cord correctly. INPUT At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. RATIO In standby mode to turn TV on, press the I I N N P P U U T T...
ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. The OSD mainly use pictures for the Plasma TV models. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the each menu.
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP AUTO TUNING: CHANNEL SEARCH MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Auto Tuning should be used to memorize all the active channels ENTER in your area before you are able to use the TV. There are two ways of storing channels in the TV's memory. You can use either.
MANUAL TUNING: ADDING/DELETING CHANNELS You can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually. MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION ENTER Use the C C H H + /- or NUMBER buttons to select the channel number you want to add or delete. MUTE Press the M M E E M M O O R R Y Y / / E E R R A A S S E E button.
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENT Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. To remove fine tuning from a channel, reprogram the finely-tuned MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU channel with Auto program or Manual Program. EXIT CAPTION If a finely-tuned channel is memorized, the color of the channel ENTER number changes to yellow.
FAVORITE CHANNELS SETUP MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Favorite Channels is a convenient feature that lets you quickly ENTER scan up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. To tune to a favorite channel, press the F F C C R R (Favorite Channel Review) button repeatedly.
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION This operates only for the devices with the logo. ENTER Please check the logo. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
SIMPLINK Functions D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y After connecting AV devices to TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings. INPUT MODE S S e e l l e e c c t t A A V V d d e e v v i i c c e e...
WATCHING TV /SETUP CONTROL SIMPLINK Menu T T V V v v i i e e w w i i n n g g : Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the current mode. D D I I S S C C p p l l a a y y b b a a c c k k : Select and play discs. When multiple discs are available, the DISC Selected Device...
PICTURE CONTROL PIP / DOUBLE WINDOW PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. Double Window mode splits the screen into two images, allowing two picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time.
PICTURE CONTROL Selecting an Input Signal Source for the PIP/Double Window Use the P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button changes the PIP source. (Sub picture can be selected only TV, AV1, AV2) SIMPLINK SLEEP...
PICTURE MODE CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION ENTER D D y y n n a a m m i i c c Select this option to display with a sharp image. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general and natural screen display status.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU (PICTURE MODE-USER OPTION) EXIT CAPTION Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. ENTER C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t Adjusts the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture.
COLOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less ENTER intense colors with more blue. This menu is activated after selecting the User 1 or User 2 of Picture Mode.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL COLOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU (USER OPTION) EXIT CAPTION ENTER You can also adjust the detailed settings (Red, Green, Blue) by selecting the u u s s e e r r menu. This menu is activated after selecting the User 1 or User 2 of Picture Mode.
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REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION XD is LG Electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. ENTER When selecting Picture Mode options (Dynamic, Standard and Mild), XD is automatically changed to Auto.
PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED-CINEMA MODE SETUP MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing EXIT CAPTION movies. When you operate Cinema (3:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema ENTER Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display.
ADVANCED-BLACK LEVEL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using ENTER the black level of the screen. This feature operates only in AV, S-Video and HDMI mode. It’s not available to use this function in HDMI(No signal) mode. MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button...
PICTURE CONTROL ASPECT RATIO CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is INPUT MODE POWER displayed on your TV. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect INPUT ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be displayed. RATIO Component, RGB and HDMI input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
PICTURE RESET MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Use to quickly reset all the Picture menu options to their ENTER original factory preset values. MUTE Picture Picture Mode Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Color Temperature to select the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu.
PICTURE CONTROL XD DEMO MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. ENTER Note: HDMI(No signal) It’s not available to use this function in RGB-PC/ mode. MUTE Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button...
AUDIO CONTROL SOUND MODE CONTROL MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special ENTER adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. S S u u r r r r o o u u n n d d M M A A X X , S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , M M o o v v i i e e , and S S p p o o r r t t s s are preset for good sound quality at the factory and are not MUTE adjustable.
AUDIO CONTROL SOUND CONTROL ADJUSTMENT MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU (USER OPTION) EXIT CAPTION ENTER MUTE Audio Sound Mode Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Auto Volume to select the A A u u d d i i o o menu. Balance TV Speaker Press the...
AUTO VOLUME LEVELER MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION ENTER Auto Volume automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change program. MUTE Audio Sound Mode Auto Volume Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Balance to select the A A u u d d i i o o menu.
AUDIO CONTROL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and ENTER room situations. MUTE Audio Sound Mode Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Auto Volume Balance...
TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. ENTER Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. In AV, Component, RGB-PC and HDMI mode, internal speaker audio can be outputted even though there is no video signal. MUTE If you want to use your external hi-fi stereo system, turn off the internal speakers of the set.
AUDIO CONTROL STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS SETUP INPUT MODE POWER INPUT The TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP RATIO (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo pro- SIMPLINK SLEEP PIP CH- PIP CH+ PIP INPUT gram; if the broadcaster transmits one additional sound signal in addition to the original one.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. ENTER MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Time to select the T T i i m m e e menu. Clock Off Time On Time...
TIME SETTING ON/OFF TIME SETUP MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION The time function operates only if the current time has been ENTER set. The Off-Time function overrides the On-Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Time to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns MUTE on with the On Time function, the TV will automatically revert...
SLEEP TIME The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. INPUT MODE Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. POWER INPUT RATIO SIMPLINK SLEEP PIP CH- PIP CH+ PIP INPUT MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW Press the S S L L E E E E P P button repeatedly to select the number of minutes.
TIME SETTING AUTO SLEEP If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU automatically after 10 minutes. EXIT CAPTION ENTER MUTE Time Clock Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button Off Time On Time...
OPTION CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW First select your language. MENU EXIT CAPTION ENTER MUTE Option Language Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use but- SIMPLINK ton to select the O O p p t t i i o o n n menu.
OPTION CONTROL KEY LOCK MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU EXIT CAPTION The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to ENTER control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off.
CLOSED CAPTIONS 1. Poor reception conditions are encountered: Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which • I I G G N N I I T T I I O O N N : : then appear as subtitles on the television screen.
OPTION CONTROL ISM(IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION) METHOD A frozen of still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU remaining even when you change the image. Avoid allowing a EXIT CAPTION fixed image to remain on the set's screen for a long period of...
LOW POWER This is the function to reduce the power consumption of the set. MEMORY/ERASE REVIEW MENU It’s not available to use this function in LCD models. EXIT CAPTION ENTER MUTE Option Language Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button SIMPLINK to select the O O p p t t i i o o n n menu.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a 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 n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control ■...
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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 VOL or VOLUME button.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.
676.4 x 529.2 x 221.0 mm with stand 2 2 6 6 L L C C 4 4 R R * * 26.7 x 20.9 x 8.7 inches Dimensions 26LC4R-MD (Width x Height x Depth) 26LC4RA-MD 676.4 x 474.5 x 85.0 mm without stand 26.7 x 18.7 x 3.4 inches...
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APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1048.0 x 766.0 x 310.0 mm with stand 4 4 2 2 P P C C 5 5 R R * * 41.3 x 30.2 x 12.3 inches Dimensions 42PC5R-MA (Width x Height x Depth) 42PC5RV-MD 1048.0 x 713.0 x 83.5 mm without stand 42PC5RVH-MD 41.3 x 28.1 x 3.3 inches...
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The provided universal remote control can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode To find out whether your remote control can operate each device without programming, turn on the device (such as a VCR) and press the corresponding mode button on the remote.