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OWNER'S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PJ250 50PJ250 50PK250 60PK250 60PK280 60PK290 42PJ340 50PJ340 42PJ350 50PJ350 50PK350 50PK340 50PK540 60PK540 P/NO : SAC34173302 (1007-REV03) 42PJ550 50PJ550 50PK550 60PK550 42PJ350C 50PJ350C 50PK550C 60PK550C www.lg.com
OWNER'S MANUAL PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 42PJ250 50PJ250 50PK250 60PK250 60PK280 60PK290 42PJ340 50PJ340 42PJ350 50PJ350 50PK350 50PK340 50PK540 60PK540 P/NO : SAC34173302 (1007-REV03) 42PJ550 50PJ550 50PK550 60PK550 42PJ350C 50PJ350C 50PK550C 60PK550C www.lg.com
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...this product to the point of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to the following measures: - The lightning flash with the limits for proper grounding and,... close to rain or moisture. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from LG Electronics. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation (of the FCC Rules. FCC NOTICE Class B digital device This...
...this product to the point of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to the following measures: - The lightning flash with the limits for proper grounding and,... close to rain or moisture. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from LG Electronics. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation (of the FCC Rules. FCC NOTICE Class B digital device This...
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...have the cord replaced with a three-prong grounded AC plug must remain readily operable. 19 "As long as this owner's manual to unplug the TV. 15 WARNING - Protect the power cord from the AC power source even if you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock ... do not drop onto the screen with wet hands. on or over the apparatus (e.g. that appliances be placed upon . Do not touch the TV with something. 14 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord: It is recommend that is the disconnecting device. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Never touch this product near ...
...have the cord replaced with a three-prong grounded AC plug must remain readily operable. 19 "As long as this owner's manual to unplug the TV. 15 WARNING - Protect the power cord from the AC power source even if you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock ... do not drop onto the screen with wet hands. on or over the apparatus (e.g. that appliances be placed upon . Do not touch the TV with something. 14 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord: It is recommend that is the disconnecting device. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Never touch this product near ...
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... 21 Cleaning When cleaning, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV. 29 Generated Sound "Cracking" noise: A cracking noise that occurs when watching or turning off , unplugged and all cables have been removed. It may...28 Dot Defect The Plasma or LCD panel is common for a long period, the ventilation openings may become hot. 25 If you 'reviewing the TV. Do not allow a impact shock onto the panel. It varies depending on the front panel of two million to six million pixels. 20 ANTENNAS...
... 21 Cleaning When cleaning, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV. 29 Generated Sound "Cracking" noise: A cracking noise that occurs when watching or turning off , unplugged and all cables have been removed. It may...28 Dot Defect The Plasma or LCD panel is common for a long period, the ventilation openings may become hot. 25 If you 'reviewing the TV. Do not allow a impact shock onto the panel. It varies depending on the front panel of two million to six million pixels. 20 ANTENNAS...
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... Reset 74 Demo Mode 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 6 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instruction 15 Cable Management 17 Desktop Pedestal Installation 18 Swivel Stand ...Setup 27 Other A/V Source Setup 28 USB Connection 28 Audio Out Connection 29 PC Setup 30 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 36 Turning On TV 38 Channel Selection 38 Volume Adjustment 38 Initial Setting 39 On-Screen Menus Selection 40 Quick Menu 42...
... Reset 74 Demo Mode 74 Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method 75 6 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV 8 PREPARATION Accessories 9 Front Panel Information 10 Back Panel Information 13 Stand Instruction 15 Cable Management 17 Desktop Pedestal Installation 18 Swivel Stand ...Setup 27 Other A/V Source Setup 28 USB Connection 28 Audio Out Connection 29 PC Setup 30 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Remote Control Functions 36 Turning On TV 38 Channel Selection 38 Volume Adjustment 38 Initial Setting 39 On-Screen Menus Selection 40 Quick Menu 42...
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... Leveler (Auto Volume 76 Clear Voice II 77 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode 78 Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption Mode... On/Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 IR Codes 112 External...
... Leveler (Auto Volume 76 Clear Voice II 77 Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode 78 Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode 79 Balance 81 TV Speakers On/Off Setup 82 Audio Reset 83 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup 84 Audio Language 85 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 86 Caption Mode... On/Off Time Setting 92 Sleep Timer Setting 93 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 94 Channel Blocking 97 Movie & TV Rating 98 Downloadable Rating 103 External Input Blocking 104 Key lock 105 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 106 Maintenance 108 Product Specifications 109 IR Codes 112 External...
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..., and Game Modes. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance. This phenomenon is not covered under license from Dolby Laboratories. FEATURE OF THIS TV I This feature is not available for professional certification by... the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to offer. The resulting ISF "day" and "night" modes will...
..., and Game Modes. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance. This phenomenon is not covered under license from Dolby Laboratories. FEATURE OF THIS TV I This feature is not available for professional certification by... the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to offer. The resulting ISF "day" and "night" modes will...
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...display. If an accessory is not Place the ferrite core close to the wall plug. The accessories included may cause (Not included with the (Black) TV. Excessive pressure may differ from the images below. netic waves in the fol- (Gray) lowing picture. (This feature is missing, please contact the... dealer where you purchased the TV. Wind the PC Audio cable on the exterior only with ferrite cores to reduce the elec- Install the Ferrite core on the display. close ...
...display. If an accessory is not Place the ferrite core close to the wall plug. The accessories included may cause (Not included with the (Black) TV. Excessive pressure may differ from the images below. netic waves in the fol- (Gray) lowing picture. (This feature is missing, please contact the... dealer where you purchased the TV. Wind the PC Audio cable on the exterior only with ferrite cores to reduce the elec- Install the Ferrite core on the display. close ...
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ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your TV. 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your finger. 10
ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your TV. 50/60PK550, 50/60PK540, 42/50PJ550, 50/60PK550C Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. PREPARATION PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your finger. 10
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The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. 11 PREPARATION 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.
The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor ENTER VOL CH POWER INPUT Button Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons ENTER You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. 11 PREPARATION 50/60PK250, 42/50PJ250, 60PK280, 60PK290 Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.
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... Adjusts picture according to any impact.It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may be damaged. 12 G Do not step on . The LED is off while the TV remains on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. The floor or the product may... Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. G Do not drag the TV. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.
... Adjusts picture according to any impact.It may break, causing possible injury from fragments of glass, or the TV may be damaged. 12 G Do not step on . The LED is off while the TV remains on the glass stand or subject it to the surrounding conditions. The floor or the product may... Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. G Do not drag the TV. ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.
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... (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. Supports HD. R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 SERVICE ONLY R R PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50/60PK540, 50PK340 9 1 7 10 AV IN 2 2 4 5 7 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE CONTROL IN AV... and Digital audio. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for analog PC audio input. Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 Caution: Never attempt to this jack. Doesn't support 480i.
... (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. Supports HD. R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 3 SERVICE ONLY R R PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION I Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/50PJ250, 50/60PK250, 60PK280, 42/50PJ340, 50/60PK540, 50PK340 9 1 7 10 AV IN 2 2 4 5 7 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE CONTROL IN AV... and Digital audio. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red and white for analog PC audio input. Connect cable signals to operate the TV on DC power. 13 Caution: Never attempt to this jack. Doesn't support 480i.
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... over-the air signals to DVI cable (not included) 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output for viewing photos and listening to operate the TV on DC power. 14 Doesn't support 480i. Caution: Never attempt to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note...
... over-the air signals to DVI cable (not included) 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output for viewing photos and listening to operate the TV on DC power. 14 Doesn't support 480i. Caution: Never attempt to MP3. 10 Power Cord Socket For operation with amps and home theater systems. Note...
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Installation (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from your TV. PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION I Image shown may differ from damage. 2 Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the Stand Base of the TV. x 4 M4x28 15 x 3 M5x14 Stand Body Stand Base 3 Assemble the TV as shown. 4 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV.
Installation (Except 60PK250, 60PK540, 60PK550, 60PK280, 60PK290, 60PK550C) 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from your TV. PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION I Image shown may differ from damage. 2 Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the Stand Base of the TV. x 4 M4x28 15 x 3 M5x14 Stand Body Stand Base 3 Assemble the TV as shown. 4 Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the back of the TV.
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...the included protection cover over the hole for the stand. PREPARATION PREPARATION Detachment 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to the Outsides.) Press the PROTECTION COVER into the TV until you hear it click. 16 PROTECTION COVER (Fix a Guide to protect the screen from... damage. 2 Loose the bolts from TV. (42/50PJ250, 50PK250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50PK340, 50PK540, 42/...
...the included protection cover over the hole for the stand. PREPARATION PREPARATION Detachment 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to the Outsides.) Press the PROTECTION COVER into the TV until you hear it click. 16 PROTECTION COVER (Fix a Guide to protect the screen from... damage. 2 Loose the bolts from TV. (42/50PJ250, 50PK250, 42/50PJ340, 42/50PJ350, 50PK350, 50PK340, 50PK540, 42/...
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To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. CABLE HOLDER 17 PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT I Image shown may differ from your TV. 1 After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.
To connect additional equipment, see EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. CABLE HOLDER 17 PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT I Image shown may differ from your TV. 1 After connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.
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For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of heat source. SWIVEL STAND (This feature is not available for all four sides from your viewing position. 18 G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all models.) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. PREPARATION PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION I Image shown may differ from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to suit your TV.
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of heat source. SWIVEL STAND (This feature is not available for all four sides from your viewing position. 18 G Do not mount near or above any type of 4 inches on all models.) After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by following the clearance recommendations. PREPARATION PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION I Image shown may differ from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION G Ensure adequate ventilation by 20 degrees to suit your TV.
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... PSW400B, 4 PSW400BG 60PK550, 60PK250, 60PK280, 60PK290, 50PK540, 600 * 400 M8 4 PSW600B, PSW600BG 60PK550C ! G Do not use screws that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. G LG is not liable for these kinds of the screws may cause damage to the inside to follow the... G Do not use fasten the screws too strongly, this may damage the TV or cause the TV to the instructions included with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of accidents. LG is not liable for TV damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non specified wall mount is...
... PSW400B, 4 PSW400BG 60PK550, 60PK250, 60PK280, 60PK290, 50PK540, 600 * 400 M8 4 PSW600B, PSW600BG 60PK550C ! G Do not use screws that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. G LG is not liable for these kinds of the screws may cause damage to the inside to follow the... G Do not use fasten the screws too strongly, this may damage the TV or cause the TV to the instructions included with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of accidents. LG is not liable for TV damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non specified wall mount is...
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... it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets are the same. 20 Caution: Please make sure that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. Secure the wall brackets with the... your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to support the size and ...
... it cannot fall over (when not using a wall mount). Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets are the same. 20 Caution: Please make sure that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. Secure the wall brackets with the... your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes. NOTE G Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to support the size and ...
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... connect to be split for outdoor antenna) ANTENNA /CABLE IN Copper Wire Be careful not to wall antenna socket) Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF) 2. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for two...
... connect to be split for outdoor antenna) ANTENNA /CABLE IN Copper Wire Be careful not to wall antenna socket) Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF) 2. Cable Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for two...