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... remote control. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 AV Modes, preset to 3x the panels actual refresh rate. AV Modes can be easily set with all types of human voice frequency range to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. Speakers are embedded in the US. 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42... as sports and action movies. The result is the highest performance segment of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. INVISIBLE SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of the DTV system used in strategic spots behind the front ...
... remote control. AV MODE LG HDTVs include 3 AV Modes, preset to 3x the panels actual refresh rate. AV Modes can be easily set with all types of human voice frequency range to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. Speakers are embedded in the US. 42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42... as sports and action movies. The result is the highest performance segment of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by increasing the "sweet spot", giving a wider sound field. INVISIBLE SPEAKERS SYSTEM LG's 2008 line of the DTV system used in strategic spots behind the front ...
Specification (English)
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42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY ...Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface... Audio Input 1 RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1 Remote Control In (IR) 1 CABINET/ACCESSORIES Cabinet Style One Piece Cabinet Color Glossy Piano-black Remote Control Type Universal Stand Fixed VESA® Compatible (W x...
42PG20 PLASMA HDTV 42" Class (41.5" diagonal) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLASMA DISPLAY ...Quick Setup Guide • Parental Control w/V-Chip • Key Lock • Closed Caption • LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) • Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish EZ Menus (High Performance Interface... Audio Input 1 RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1 Remote Control In (IR) 1 CABINET/ACCESSORIES Cabinet Style One Piece Cabinet Color Glossy Piano-black Remote Control Type Universal Stand Fixed VESA® Compatible (W x...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Picture Mode - Picture Mode - Picture Mode - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 44 Preset Picture Settings - Expert Control 49 Picture Improvement Technology 50 Advanced Control - Preset 47...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 ...
Picture Mode - Picture Mode - Picture Mode - Channel Editing 38 Input List 39 Input Label 40 AV Mode 41 SIMPLINK 42 PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control 44 Preset Picture Settings - Expert Control 49 Picture Improvement Technology 50 Advanced Control - Preset 47...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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Manual RETURN Q. MESONUUNDRATIO MENU POWER INPPUICTTURSELEEP ENTER VOL FAV AV MODE 1 4 MUTE 2 7 5 3 8 6 0 9 FLASHBK CH P A G E 1.5V 1.5V Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord Protection Cover (Refer to P.10) x 4 Bolts for all models.) Option Extras D-sub 15 pin Cable When using the VGA (D-sub 15 ... Cable Holder 42PG10/20/20C: 1EA, Other models: 2EA Cable Management Clip * Wipe spots on the exterior only with your TV. If an accessory is not available scratch or discoloration. Owner's Manual Copyright© 2007 LGE, All Rights Reserved. Excessive pressure...
...Manual RETURN Q. MESONUUNDRATIO MENU POWER INPPUICTTURSELEEP ENTER VOL FAV AV MODE 1 4 MUTE 2 7 5 3 8 6 0 9 FLASHBK CH P A G E 1.5V 1.5V Remote Control, Batteries Power Cord Protection Cover (Refer to P.10) x 4 Bolts for all models.) Option Extras D-sub 15 pin Cable When using the VGA (D-sub 15 ... Cable Holder 42PG10/20/20C: 1EA, Other models: 2EA Cable Management Clip * Wipe spots on the exterior only with your TV. If an accessory is not available scratch or discoloration. Owner's Manual Copyright© 2007 LGE, All Rights Reserved. Excessive pressure...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... MENU ENTER VOL MENU ENTER INPUT Button ENTER VOL MENU Button VOL CH ENTER VOLUME Button (-, +) Buttons CH CH CHANNEL (E,D)Buttons Illuminates blue when the TV is included with your TV, use it). 42/50PG10 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I NOTE: If your...
... MENU ENTER VOL MENU ENTER INPUT Button ENTER VOL MENU Button VOL CH ENTER VOLUME Button (-, +) Buttons CH CH CHANNEL (E,D)Buttons Illuminates blue when the TV is included with your TV, use it). 42/50PG10 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I NOTE: If your...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) 4 5 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 6 RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) 7 AV IN 2 2 1 AV IN 1 S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL 2 AUDIO 1 VIDEO (MONO) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 8 ( ) 1 AV (Audio/Video) IN 6 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Analog composite connection...: Never attempt to this port do not work. 3 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT Connect over-the air signals to operate the TV on DC power. Doesn't support 480i. Supports standard definition video only (480i). ( ) S-VIDEO Better quality than standard composition. Uses a D-...
... IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) 4 5 ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 6 RGB IN RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) 7 AV IN 2 2 1 AV IN 1 S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL 2 AUDIO 1 VIDEO (MONO) COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 8 ( ) 1 AV (Audio/Video) IN 6 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Analog composite connection...: Never attempt to this port do not work. 3 RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT Connect over-the air signals to operate the TV on DC power. Doesn't support 480i. Supports standard definition video only (480i). ( ) S-VIDEO Better quality than standard composition. Uses a D-...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...33.75 67.43 67.50 24.00 30.00 59.94 60.00 ( 16 I Turn on the TV. 2. How to connect MOTE TROL IN 2 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital...refer to the figure as shown below. operation) I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on 1 the TV. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN ...the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the remote control. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box.
...33.75 67.43 67.50 24.00 30.00 59.94 60.00 ( 16 I Turn on the TV. 2. How to connect MOTE TROL IN 2 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital...refer to the figure as shown below. operation) I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on 1 the TV. However, if you have finished connecting all equipment. RGB(PC) (RGB/DVI) COMPONENT IN ...the digital settop box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the remote control. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box.
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....00 59.94 60.00 24.00 30.00 59.94 60.00 ( ) 17 How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the... owner's manual for the digital set -top box to use 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.
....00 59.94 60.00 24.00 30.00 59.94 60.00 ( ) 17 How to HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the remote control. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the... owner's manual for the digital set -top box to use 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.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...'t support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use ( ) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the... TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect...
...'t support audio, so a separate audio connection is required for the digital set-top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. How to use ( ) I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the AUDIO (RGB/DVI) jack on the... TV. 2 Connect the audio output of the digital set -top box to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). I If connected to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the remote control. EMOTE NTROL IN 2 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the component input ports as shown below. How to connect 1...select the Component 2 input source on the DVD player, insert a DVD. I Turn on the TV. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. O 1 ( ) RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/...
... the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). I If connected to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the remote control. EMOTE NTROL IN 2 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the component input ports as shown below. How to connect 1...select the Component 2 input source on the DVD player, insert a DVD. I Turn on the TV. Component ports on the TV Y Y Video output ports Y on the TV. I Select the Component 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. O 1 ( ) RGB(PC) AUDIO (RGB/...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. 2. I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. OMPONENT IN PB PR L R DEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20... I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. How to use I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. (...
... the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. 2. I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. OMPONENT IN PB PR L R DEO AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN 2 1 1 HDMI-DVD OUTPUT 20... I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. How to use I Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. (...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...MONO jack of the VCR to the VCR owner's manual.) I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! How to AV IN2, select AV2 input source on the remote control. How to use I If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between...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 the S -VIDEO input on the TV. 2. I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to ...
...MONO jack of the VCR to the VCR owner's manual.) I Select the A V 1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! How to AV IN2, select AV2 input source on the remote control. How to use I If connected to connect 1 Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between...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 the S -VIDEO input on the TV. 2. I Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to ...
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...23 How to use I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the TV. I Operate the corresponding external equipment. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL 2 AU1DIO Y 1 ! 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...
...23 How to use I Select the A V 2 input source on the TV using 1 the INPUT button on the TV. I Operate the corresponding external equipment. AV IN 1 S-VIDEO RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN OPTICAL 2 AU1DIO Y 1 ! 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...
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... connect 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. ( ) 2 Connect the PC audio output to the (RGB/DVI) jack on the remote control. 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 ... output to the A U D I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the PC and the TV. A U D I Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. How to use I Turn on the remote control. How to use ( ) I Turn on the...
... connect 1 Connect the VGA output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, or HDMI IN3 jack on the TV. ( ) 2 Connect the PC audio output to the (RGB/DVI) jack on the remote control. 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 ... output to the A U D I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the PC and the TV. A U D I Select the RGB-PC input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. How to use I Turn on the remote control. How to use ( ) I Turn on the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on -screen displays and return to enter a program number for type of time before your TV on or off automatically.G p.72 PICTURE Selects the factory... any menu. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. G p.58 POWER Turns your TV turns off . Clear all on the TV. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.46 SOUND Selects the factory preset sound for multiple program channels such as 2-1,...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on -screen displays and return to enter a program number for type of time before your TV on or off automatically.G p.72 PICTURE Selects the factory... any menu. VCR/DVD, SIMPLINK Control buttons Control video cassette recorders or DVD players. G p.58 POWER Turns your TV turns off . Clear all on the TV. Control the SIMPLINK compatible devices. G p.46 SOUND Selects the factory preset sound for multiple program channels such as 2-1,...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... VOL (+ or -) button to adjust the volume. 2 If you intend to standby mode. ! WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV 1 First, connect power cord correctly. The TV reverts to be away on the remote control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE or VOL (+ or -) button. 32 I This...sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function by using the TV, press the POWER button on the remote control. At this moment, the TV switches to select a channel number. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SELECTION 1 Press the CH ( or ) or NUMBER buttons to ...
... VOL (+ or -) button to adjust the volume. 2 If you intend to standby mode. ! WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV 1 First, connect power cord correctly. The TV reverts to be away on the remote control. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing the MUTE or VOL (+ or -) button. 32 I This...sound off, press the MUTE button. 3 You can cancel the Mute function by using the TV, press the POWER button on the remote control. At this moment, the TV switches to select a channel number. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SELECTION 1 Press the CH ( or ) or NUMBER buttons to ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 42 G If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system doesn't play other products with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. NOTE G Connect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with the INPUT button on the remote ...control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL This function operates only with devices with the HDMI cable. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices...
... 42 G If a connected SIMPLINK home theater system doesn't play other products with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. NOTE G Connect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with the INPUT button on the remote ...control, the SIMPLINK device will stop. WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL This function operates only with devices with the HDMI cable. The TV might not function properly when using SIMPLINK, turn it with other AV devices...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...' appears on the screen if any button on the remote control. I , INPUT, CH D E button on the TV or POWER, INPUT, CH or NUMBER buttons on the front panel is turned off . KEY LOCK The TV can be set to even if you turn the TV off , press the r / I With the Key...Saving : Level 0 Set ID : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Key Lock. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. This feature can only be used with the remote control. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set up so that it can be used to prevent unauthorized...
...' appears on the screen if any button on the remote control. I , INPUT, CH D E button on the TV or POWER, INPUT, CH or NUMBER buttons on the front panel is turned off . KEY LOCK The TV can be set to even if you turn the TV off , press the r / I With the Key...Saving : Level 0 Set ID : 1 E 1 MENU Select OPTION. 2 ENTER Select Key Lock. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 RETURN Return to TV viewing. This feature can only be used with the remote control. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set up so that it can be used to prevent unauthorized...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...cord was plugged in pictures I Check the power control settings. In this case use the latest cables that are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. to see if there is muted during the product startup process. Power is causing the problem. I Check whether the ...power cord into wall power outlet? Horizontal/vertical bars I Check to +, - The remote control doesn't work I Check for sources of the picture. I Is the sleep timer set : TV, VCR etc. I Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set ? I Station signal is turned on some channels I This ...
...cord was plugged in pictures I Check the power control settings. In this case use the latest cables that are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. to see if there is muted during the product startup process. Power is causing the problem. I Check whether the ...power cord into wall power outlet? Horizontal/vertical bars I Check to +, - The remote control doesn't work I Check for sources of the picture. I Is the sleep timer set : TV, VCR etc. I Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set ? I Station signal is turned on some channels I This ...
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Remote Control IR Codes I Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Tc Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 T1 Duty ratio = T1/... I Repeat code 4.5 ms 0.55 ms 9 ms 2.25 ms I Bit description Bit "0" 0.56 ms Bit "1" 0.56 ms 1.12 ms I Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. How to Connect I Frame interval: Tf The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed. 2.24 ms Tf Tf Tf=108ms...
Remote Control IR Codes I Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Tc Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 T1 Duty ratio = T1/... I Repeat code 4.5 ms 0.55 ms 9 ms 2.25 ms I Bit description Bit "0" 0.56 ms Bit "1" 0.56 ms 1.12 ms I Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. How to Connect I Frame interval: Tf The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed. 2.24 ms Tf Tf Tf=108ms...