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INVISIBLE SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 ... Input HD RESOLUTION High definition television is a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance...sound of human voice frequency range to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) • 720p HD Resolution • XD Engine™ •...
INVISIBLE SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 ... Input HD RESOLUTION High definition television is a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance...sound of human voice frequency range to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) • 720p HD Resolution • XD Engine™ •...
Specification (English)
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...Audio Outout Power (Watts - RGB 60p A/V Input Navigation • Auto Navigation • Input Labeling • Quick View (Previous Channel) • Clear Voice (On/Off) • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG...-by Consumption HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p - HDMI 60p/30p/24p - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500 ...
...Audio Outout Power (Watts - RGB 60p A/V Input Navigation • Auto Navigation • Input Labeling • Quick View (Previous Channel) • Clear Voice (On/Off) • Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG...-by Consumption HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p - HDMI 60p/30p/24p - 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Native Display Resolution 1024 x 768p Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... SETUP HD Receiver Setup 16 DVD Setup 19 VCR Setup 21 Other A/V Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 PC Setup 24 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 32 Channel Selection 32 Volume Adjustment 32 Initial Setting 33 Quick Menu 34 On-Screen Menus... Selection 35 Channel Setup - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 37 - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size...
... SETUP HD Receiver Setup 16 DVD Setup 19 VCR Setup 21 Other A/V Source Setup 23 Audio Out Connection 23 PC Setup 24 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 30 Turning On TV 32 Channel Selection 32 Volume Adjustment 32 Initial Setting 33 Quick Menu 34 On-Screen Menus... Selection 35 Channel Setup - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning 37 - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Sleep Timer Setting 72 Auto Shut-off Setting 73 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 74 Channel Blocking 77 Movie & TV Rating 78 Downloadable Rating 83 External Input Blocking 84 Key lock 85 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 86 Maintenance 88 Product Specifications 88 IR Codes 90 External... Control Through RS-232C 92 5 User Mode 59 Balance 60 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 61 Audio Reset 62 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 63 Audio Language 64 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 65 Caption Mode -
... Sleep Timer Setting 72 Auto Shut-off Setting 73 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 74 Channel Blocking 77 Movie & TV Rating 78 Downloadable Rating 83 External Input Blocking 84 Key lock 85 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 86 Maintenance 88 Product Specifications 88 IR Codes 90 External... Control Through RS-232C 92 5 User Mode 59 Balance 60 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 61 Audio Reset 62 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 63 Audio Language 64 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 65 Caption Mode -
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... 9 Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to operate the TV on DC power. Supports HD video and Digital audio. For a wired remote control. 10 Power Cord Socket 5 RGB (PC) For operation with amps and home theater systems. Includes an optical connection. R HDMI IN...
.... 9 Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable (VGA cable). Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to operate the TV on DC power. Supports HD video and Digital audio. For a wired remote control. 10 Power Cord Socket 5 RGB (PC) For operation with amps and home theater systems. Includes an optical connection. R HDMI IN...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... to connect MOTE TROL IN 2 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on 1 the TV. How to use I Turn on the remote control. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. Component Connection 1. operation) I Select ...the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box. Match the jack...
... to connect MOTE TROL IN 2 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on 1 the TV. How to use I Turn on the remote control. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. Component Connection 1. operation) I Select ...the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box. Match the jack...
Owner's Manual (English)
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How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) OMPONENT IN B PR L R EO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DTV OUTPUT HDMI-DTV Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 31.469 ...digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. ( ) HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1.
How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) OMPONENT IN B PR L R EO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DTV OUTPUT HDMI-DTV Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 720x480p 1280x720p 1920x1080i 1920x1080p 31.469 ...digital set -top box to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 No separate audio connection is necessary. ( ) HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1.
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...DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. How to use ( ) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box. (Refer to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital... set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. NOTE G A DVI to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) ...
...DVI to the owner's manual for this connection. How to use ( ) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box. (Refer to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital... set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. NOTE G A DVI to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the TV. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the DVD player, insert a DVD. EMOTE NTROL IN 2 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the component input ports as shown below. How to use I ...Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR B-Y R-Y Cb Cr...
... get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the TV. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the DVD player, insert a DVD. EMOTE NTROL IN 2 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the component input ports as shown below. How to use I ...Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. I Turn on DVD player Y Y PB PR PB PR B-Y R-Y Cb Cr...
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... I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) 2 Y 1 HDMI Connection 1. OMPONENT IN PB PR L R DEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 I Turn on the...
... I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 2 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) 2 Y 1 HDMI Connection 1. OMPONENT IN PB PR L R DEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20 I Turn on the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH 1 2 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN C OPTICAL 2 AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) Y 1 V AV IN 1 S-VIDEO CAUTION G Do not connect to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S... -VIDEO input on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the TV. How to both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work. S-Video Connection 1. How to use I Insert a video...
...VIDEO L R ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH 1 2 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN C OPTICAL 2 AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) Y 1 V AV IN 1 S-VIDEO CAUTION G Do not connect to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. How to connect 1 Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S... -VIDEO input on the TV. 2 Connect the audio outputs of the TV. How to both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work. S-Video Connection 1. How to use I Insert a video...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...on the remote control. G Block the SPDIF out (optical) about the contents with external audio equipments, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.61). I Operate the corresponding external equipment. Looking at the laser beam ... into the optical output port. How to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. 1. How to the digital audio input on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO ...
...on the remote control. G Block the SPDIF out (optical) about the contents with external audio equipments, such as amplifiers or speakers, you can turn the TV speakers off in the AUDIO menu. (G p.61). I Operate the corresponding external equipment. Looking at the laser beam ... into the optical output port. How to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. 1. How to the digital audio input on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...) jack on the PC and the TV. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 2 1 24 AUDIO DVI-PC OUTPUT A U D I Turn on the TV. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) N 2 COMPONENT IN Y 1 PB PR VIDEO L R AUDIO HDMI/DV 2 1 1 2 RGB OUTPUT AUDIO DVI to the TV's settings. How to the A U D I Turn...
...) jack on the PC and the TV. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN PB PR L R VIDEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 2 1 24 AUDIO DVI-PC OUTPUT A U D I Turn on the TV. RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) N 2 COMPONENT IN Y 1 PB PR VIDEO L R AUDIO HDMI/DV 2 1 1 2 RGB OUTPUT AUDIO DVI to the TV's settings. How to the A U D I Turn...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... mode after 5 minutes. It can also adjust Initial Setting in the OPTION menu. 33 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Choose the setting mode you want . Audio Language Setting F English G French Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select OSD Language Setting or Audio Language Setting. 2 Select your home environment. INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to...
... mode after 5 minutes. It can also adjust Initial Setting in the OPTION menu. 33 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step1. Choose the setting mode you want . Audio Language Setting F English G French Enter RETURN Exit 1 Select OSD Language Setting or Audio Language Setting. 2 Select your home environment. INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...the amount of features which users might use frequently. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close 1Q. I Caption: ...TV turns off . I Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). I Sound Mode: Selects the factory preset sound for type of the TV. MENU Return to TV viewing. 34 I P o w e r S a v i n g: Adjusts screen brightness to the Favorite List. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV...
...the amount of features which users might use frequently. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close 1Q. I Caption: ...TV turns off . I Multi Audio: Changes the audio language (Digital signal). I Sound Mode: Selects the factory preset sound for type of the TV. MENU Return to TV viewing. 34 I P o w e r S a v i n g: Adjusts screen brightness to the Favorite List. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL QUICK MENU Your TV...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Advanced Control E Enter G AUDIO...Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off ISM Method ...
...TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Move Enter PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Contrast 90 • Brightness 50 • Sharpness 60 • Color 60 • Tint 0R • Advanced Control E Enter G AUDIO...Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off On Time : Off Sleep Timer : Off Auto Sleep : Off CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK OPTION Move Enter Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption : Off ISM Method ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Sound Mode" respectively. Off Game Cinema Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. 2 RETURN Return to previous selected value. 41 I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to TV viewing. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds.
Sound Mode" respectively. Off Game Cinema Sport 1AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to select the desired source. 2 RETURN Return to previous selected value. 41 I If you select "O f f" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PICTURE menu - I If you select "Cinema" in AV mode, the "Picture Mode" and "Sound Mode" return to TV viewing. Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds.
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... O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to the home theater speakers. G When you select a device with an OPTICAL cable. 42 To start using it on the back of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the... device with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. MENU Return to control and play the audio from the TV, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on in the user menus. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with the ...
... O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to the home theater speakers. G When you select a device with an OPTICAL cable. 42 To start using it on the back of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with home theater functionality, the sound output automatically switches to the... device with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. MENU Return to control and play the audio from the TV, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on in the user menus. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices connected with the ...
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... 2 bottom of the screen. 3 VCR playback: Control the connected 3 VCR. 4 HDD Recordings playback: Control 4 recordings stored in bright color) 43 I Switch audio-out: Offers an easy way to the TV through a HDMI cable but does not support SIMPLINK, does not provide this function) Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version...
... 2 bottom of the screen. 3 VCR playback: Control the connected 3 VCR. 4 HDD Recordings playback: Control 4 recordings stored in bright color) 43 I Switch audio-out: Offers an easy way to the TV through a HDMI cable but does not support SIMPLINK, does not provide this function) Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version...
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This phenomenon is common to TV viewing. 44 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is ... G If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close Set By Program Just...
This phenomenon is common to TV viewing. 44 PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is ... G If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on your TV. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio Power Saving Clear Voice Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer CH Del/Add/Fav F 16:9 G 3 Off Vivid Standard Off English Off Add Close Set By Program Just...