LG 42CS460-DA User guide

User Guide

This is a User Guide installed on TV.

The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.

To view program information

Press button.

Displays information on current program and / or current time, etc.

To set favorite channels

SETUP Channel Edit

1 Press the button on Channel Edit screen and select Favorite Group. 2 Select the desired channel.

3Please press button. The selected channels are saved as favorite channels.

To use Favorites

Press button.

Favorite list will appear. Select the desired preset favorite channel from

Favorite List A-D.

Press button.

[In Digital mode only]

Obtains information about programs and airtime. Checks the broadcasting time of the desired program and scheduled viewing.

To set up the channels automatically

SETUP Auto Tuning

Memorizes automatically the channels being broadcast.

The channels will not be memorized properly if the antenna/cable is not installed correctly.

Auto Tuning memorizes the channels that are currently being broadcast.

If Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear asking for password.

To set up the channels at manually

SETUP Manual Tuning

Adjusts channels manually and saves the results.

For digital broadcasting, signal strength, etc. can be checked.

To edit the channels

SETUP Channel Edit

Edits the saved channels.

PICTURE Aspect Ratio

Selects the screen aspect ratio.

•16:9: Resizes the image ratio to fit 16:9 screen.

•Just Scan: Displays high-quality image without loss.

In DTV, Component, HDMI, and DVI (over 720p) mode, Just Scan is available.

•Original: When your TV receives a wide screen signal it will automatically change to the picture format broadcast.

•Full Wide: When TV receives the wide screen signal, it will lead you to adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion, to fill the entire screen fully. 4:3 and 14:9 video is supported in full screen with-out any video distortion through DTV input.

In DTV mode, Full Wide is available.

•4:3: Resizes the image ratio to fit 4:3 screen.

•14:9: You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed in the same way as in 4:3, but is moved up or down.

•Zoom: Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The top and bottom parts of the image may be cut off.

•Cinema Zoom: Formats an image to the cinemascope ratio (2.35:1) and zooms in on the ratio.

While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn:

-a video with stationary caption (such as network name)

-4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period

Take caution when using these functions.

Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal.

At HDMI/RGB-PC input, select the image ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. (Only for models supporting PC connection)

To adjust pictures in PC input mode

PICTURE Screen

Adjusts picture in RGB-PC mode.

• Resolution: Sets the desired resolution.

Options may only be selected when the PC resolution is set to 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, or 1360 x 768.

• Auto Config.: Optimizes the picture.

• Position/Size/Phase: Adjusts screen size and position for optimum viewing.

• Reset: Initializes the screen setups in PC input mode.

To set PC resolution

1Right-click on the PC’s desktop and select Properties .

2Click on Settings and refer to the supported format to set the resolution.

3Select Advanced → Monitor → Monitor Setup on the setup window.

Refer to the supported formats to select the optimal vertical frequency.

In PC mode, 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers the optimum picture quality.

Method to set up resolution differs depending on PC type.

Input-supported FORMAT

PC Input Mode	Resolution
HDMI-PC / RGB-PC	640x350
	720x400
	640x480
	800x600
	1024x768
	1152x864
	1360x768
	1920x1080
HDMI-PC	1280x1024

Horizontal Frequency (KHz)

31.468

31.469

31.469

37.879

48.363

54.348

47.712

67.5

63.981

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

70.09

70.08

59.94

60.31

60.00

60.053

60.015

60.00

60.020

[Depending on model]

Press AV button.

Optimizes the TV’s Picture/Audio for different AV modes.

•Off: Views with the value set at the PICTURE/AUDIO Menu.

•Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies.

•Sport: Optimizes picture and audio settings for sports.

•Game: Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.

To adjust pictures with Picture Wizard

PICTURE Picture Wizard

This function calibrates and adjusts for optimum picture quality with the remote control and the Picture Wizard without expensive pattern devices or help from a specialist.

Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the optimum picture quality.

To select Picture Mode

PICTURE Picture Mode

Select the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program.

•Intelligent Sensor: Detects the ambient illumination and automatically adjusts the TV’s brightness level to reduce energy consumption. Automatically adjusts the brightness, sharpness, color or tint for optimum picture quality.

•Expert: Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu for adjustment is provided for ISF-certified picture tuning professionals. (ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified TVs.)

ISFccc: Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Control

Depending on input signal, available range of picture modes may differ.

Expert mode is for picture tuning professionals to control and fine-tune using a specific image. For normal images, the effects may not be drastic.

To fine-tune picture mode

PICTURE Picture Mode Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint / Color Temp.

First select a Picture Mode of your choice.

•Backlight: Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the LCD panel.

Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.

To set advanced control

PICTURE Picture Mode Advanced Control / Expert Control

For each picture mode, screen can be calibrated; or for a special screen, picture settings can be adjusted.

Select the desired Picture Mode.

•Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level according to the image’s brightness.

•Dynamic Color: Adjusts colors to make the image appear in more natural colors.

•Clear White: Enhances whites on screen to make the image brighter and sharper.

•Skin Color: Skin color spectrum can be separately set to implement the skin color as defined by the user.

•Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise in the picture.

•Digital Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise generated while creating digital picture signals.

•Gamma: Sets the gradation curve according to the output of picture signal in relation to the input signal.

•Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s brightness and contrast to fit them to the input picture’s black level by using the blackness (black level) of the screen.

•Eye Care / Motion Eye Care: Protects viewers from eye glare by adjusting the screen’s brightness.

Motion Eye Care: Depending on model

•Real Cinema: Helps maintain the optimal state of the screen.

•Color Gamut: Selects the range of colors that can be expressed.

•Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video.

•Expert Pattern: Patterns used for expert adjustment

•Color Filter: Filters a specific color spectrum in RGB colors to fine-tune color saturation and hue accurately.