LG PN45 series, PN65 Series, 42PN4500-TA, 50PN4500-TA, 50PN6500-TB Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLASMA TV

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

PN45**
PN65**

P/NO : MFL67648602 (1212-REV00) www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING

yIf you ignore the warning message, you may

be seriously injured or there is a possibility of
accident or death.

CAUTION

yIf you ignore the caution message, you may be

slightly injured or the product may be damaged.

NOTE

yThe note helps you understand and use the

product safely. Please read the note carefully
before using the product.

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

8 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

8 ASSEMBLING

AND PREPARING

8 Unpacking
12 Separate purchase
13 Parts and buttons
14

Lifting and moving the TV
15 Setting up the TV
15 - Attaching the stand
17 Mounting on a table
18 Mounting on a wall
19

Tidying cables

20 MAKING CONNECTIONS

20 Antenna Connection
21

HDMI Connection
21 DVI to HDMI connection
22

Component Connection
22 Audio Connection
22 - Digital optical audio connection
23 Composite Connection
24 USB Connection

25 REMOTE CONTROL

27 USING THE USER GUIDE

28 MAINTENANCE

28 Cleaning your TV
28 - Screen, frame, cabinet and stand
28 -

Power cord

28 TROUBLESHOOTING

30 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

31 SPECIFICATIONS

34 LICENSES

34 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

34 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE

SETUP

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.

WARNING

y

Do not place the TV and
remote control in the following
environments:

- A location exposed to
direct sunlight

- An area with high humidity
such as a bathroom

- Near any heat source
such as stoves and other
devices that produce heat

- Near kitchen counters or
humidifiers where they can
e

asily be exposed to steam

or oil

- An area exposed to rain or
wind

- Near containers of water
such as vases

Otherwise, this may result in

fire, electric shock, malfunction

or product deformation.

y

Do not place the product
where it might be exposed to
dust.
This may cause a fire hazard.

y

Mains plug is the
disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily
operable.

y

Do not touch the power plug
with wet hands. Additionally, if
the cord pin is wet or covered
with dust, dry the power plug
completely or wipe dust off.
You may be electrocuted due
to excess moisture.

y

Make sure to connect the
power cable to the grounded
current. (Except for devices
which are not grounded.)
You may be electrocuted or
injured.

y

Insert the power cable
completely into wall socket.
If the power cable is not
inserted completely into wall
socket, a fire could break out.

y

Ensure the power cord does
not come into contact with
hot objects such as a heater.
This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard.

y

Do not place a heavy object,
or the product itself, on power
cables.
Otherwise, this may result in
fire or electric shock.

y

Bend antenna cable between
inside and outside building to
prevent rain from flowing in.
This may cause water
damaged inside the Product
and could give an electric
shock.

y

When mounting a TV on the
wall, make sure not to install
TV by hanging power and
signal cables on the back of
the TV.
It may cause fire, electric
shock.

y

Do not plug too many
electrical devices into a single
multiple electrical outlet.
Otherwise, this may result in
fire due to over-heating.

y

Do not drop the product or let
it fall over when connecting
external devices.
Otherwise, this may result
in injury or damage to the
product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

y

Keep the packing anti­moisture material or vinyl
packing out of the reach of
children.
Anti-moisture material is
harmful if swallowed. If
swallowed by mistake, force
the patient to vomit and
visit the nearest hospital.
Additionally, vinyl packing can
cause suffocation. Keep it out
of the reach of children.

y

Do not let your children climb
or cling onto the TV.
Otherwise, the TV may
fall over, which may cause
serious injury.

y

Dispose of used batteries
carefully to protect a child
from eating them.
Please seek Doctor- Medical
Attention immediately if child
consumes batteries.

y

Do not insert any metal
objects/conductors (like
a metal chopstick/cutlery/
screwdriver) between power
cable plug and input Wall
Socket while it is connected
to the input terminal on the
wall. Additionally, do not
touch the power cable right
after plugging into the wall
input terminal.
You may be electrocuted.
(Depending on model)

y

Do not put or store
inflammable substances
near the product. There is
a danger of combustion/
explosion or fire due to
careless handling of the
inflammable substances.

y

Do not drop metallic objects
such as coins, hair pins,
chopsticks or wire into the
product, or inflammable
objects such as paper and
matches. Children must pay
particular attention.
Electrical shock, fire or injury
can occur. If a foreign object
is dropped into the product,
unplug the power cord and
contact the service centre.

y

Do not spray water on the
product or scrub with an
inflammable substance
(thinner or benzene). Fire or
electric shock accident can
occur.

y

Do not allow any impact,
shock or any objects to fall
into the unit, and do not drop
anything onto the screen.
You may be injured or the
product can be damaged.

y

Never touch this product or
antenna during a thunder or
lighting storm.
You may be electrocuted.

y

Never touch the wall outlet
when there is leakage of
gas, open the windows and
ventilate.
It may cause a fire or a burn
by a spark.

y

Do not disassemble, repair
or modify the product at your
own discretion.
Fire or electric shock accident
can occur.
Contact the service centre for
check, calibration or repair.

y

If any of the following
occur, unplug the product
immediately and contact your
local service centre.

- The product has been
impacted by shock

- The product has been
damaged

- Foreign objects have
entered the product

- The product produced
smoke or a strange smell

This may result in fire or

electric shock.

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y

If you don’t intend to use
the product for a long time,
unplug the power cable from
the product.
Covering dust can cause a
fire, or insulation deterioration
can cause electric leakage,
electric shock or fire.

y

Apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

CAUTION

y

Install the product where no
radio wave occurs.

y

There should be enough
distance between an outside
antenna and power lines
to keep the former from
touching the latter even when
the antenna falls.
This may cause an electric
shock.

y

Do not install the product
on places such as unstable
shelves or inclined surfaces.
Also avoid places where
there is vibration or where
the product cannot be fully
supported.
Otherwise, the product may
fall or flip over, which may
cause injury or damage to the
product.

y

If you install the TV on a
stand, you need to take
actions to prevent the product
from overturning. Otherwise,
the product may fall over,
which may cause injury.

y

If you intend to mount the product to a wall, attach
VESA standard mounting interface (optional parts)
to the back of the product. When you install the set
to use the wall mounting bracket (optional parts),
fix it carefully so as not to drop.

y

Only use the attachments / accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

y

When installing the antenna,
consult with a qualified
service technician. If not
installed by a qualified
technician.
This may create a fire hazard
or an electric shock hazard.

y

We recommend that you
maintain a distance of at least
2 to 7 times the diagonal
screen size when watching
TV.
If you watch TV for a long
period of time, this may
cause blurred vision.

y

Only use the specified type of
battery.
This could cause damage to
the remote control.

y

Do not mix new batteries with
old batteries.
This may cause the batteries
to overheat and leak.

y

Make sure there are no
objects between the remote
control and its sensor.

y

Signal from the remote
control may be disturbed by
sun light or other strong light.
In this case, darken the room.

y

When connecting external
devices such as video game
consoles, make sure the
connecting cables are long
enough.
Otherwise, the product may
fall over, which may cause
injury or damage the product.

y

Do not turn the product
On/Off by plugging-in or
unplugging the power plug to
the wall outlet. (Do not use
the power plug for switch.)
It may cause mechanical
failure or could give an
electric shock.

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y

Please follow the installation
instructions below to prevent
the product from overheating.

- The distance between the
product and the wall should
be more than 10 cm.

- Do not install the product in
a place with no ventilation
(e.g., on a bookshelf or in
a cupboard).

- Do not install the product
on a carpet or cushion.

- Make sure the air vent is
not blocked by a tablecloth
or curtain.

Otherwise, this may result in

fire.

y

Take care not to touch the
ventilation openings when
watching the TV for long
periods as the ventilation
openings may become hot.
This does not affect the
operation or performance of
the product.

y

Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

y

Prevent dust collecting on the
power plug pins or outlet.
This may cause a fire hazard.

y

Protect the power cord from
physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted,
kinked, pinched, closed in a
door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs,
wall outlets, and the point
where the cord exits the
appliance.

y

Do not press strongly upon
the panel with a hand or
sharp object such as nail,
pencil or pen, or make a
scratch on it.

y

Avoid touching the screen or
holding your finger(s) against
it for long periods of time.
Doing so may produce some
temporary distortion effects
on the screen.

y

When cleaning the product
and its components, unplug
the power first and wipe it
with a soft cloth. Applying
excessive force may cause
scratches or discolouration.
Do not spray with water or
wipe with a wet cloth. Never
use glass cleaner, car or
industrial shiner, abrasives
or wax, benzene, alcohol
etc., which can damage the
product and its panel.
Otherwise, this may result in
fire, electric shock or product
damage (deformation,
corrosion or breakage).

y

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall
outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power
source even if you turn off this unit by SWITCH.

y

When unplugging the cable,
grab the plug and unplug it,
by pulling at the plug. Don’t
pull at the cord to unplug the
power cord from the power
board. As this could be
hazards.

y

When moving the product,
make sure you turn the power
off first. Then, unplug the
power cables, antenna cables
and all connecting cables.
The TV set or power cord
may be damaged, which may
create a fire hazard or cause
electric shock.

y

When moving or unpacking
the product, work in pairs
because the product is heavy.
Otherwise, this may result in
injury.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

y

Contact the service centre
once a year to clean the
internal parts of the product.
Accumulated dust can cause
mechanical failure.

y

Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.

y

If the product feels cold to the
touch, there may be a small
“flicker” when it is turned
on. This is normal, there is
nothing wrong with product.

y

The panel is a high
technology display product
with resolution of two million
to six million pixels. You
may see tiny black dots and/
or brightly coloured dots
(red, blue or green) at a
size of 1 ppm on the panel.
This does not indicate a
malfunction and does not
affect the performance and
reliability of the product.
This phenomenon also occurs
in third-party products and is
not subject to exchange or
refund.

y

You may find different
brightness and colour of the
panel depending on your
viewing position(left/right/top/
down).
This phenomenon occurs due
to the characteristic of the
panel. It is not related with
the product performance, and
it is not malfunction.

y

Displaying a still image (e.g., broadcasting
channel logo, on-screen menu, scene from a
video game) for a prolonged time may cause
damage to the screen, resulting in retention of
the image, which is known as image sticking. The
warranty does not cover the product for image
sticking.
Avoid displaying a fixed image on your
television’s screen for a prolonged period (2
or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for
Plasma).
Also, if you watch the TV at a ratio of 4:3 for
a long time, image sticking may occur on the
borders of the panel.
This phenomenon also occurs in third-party
products and is not subject to exchange or
refund.

y

Generated Sound
“Cracking” noise: A cracking noise that occurs
when watching or turning off the TV is generated
by plastic thermal contraction due to tempera­ture and humidity. This noise is common for
products where thermal deformation is required.
Electrical circuit humming/panel buzzing: A
low level noise is generated from a high-speed
switching circuit, which supplies a large amount
of current to operate a product. It varies depend­ing on the product.
This generated sound does not affect the
performance and reliability of the product.

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NOTE

yImage shown may differ from your TV.
yYour TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
yThe available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using.
yNew features may be added to this TV in the future.
yThe TV can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. And the TV should be turned

off if it will not be watched for some time, as this will reduce energy consumption.

yThe energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the picture is reduced,

and this will reduce the overall running cost.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1 Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included.
2 Attach the stand to the TV set.
3 Connect an external device to the TV set.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you
purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item.

CAUTION

yDo not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and product life span.
yAny damag or injuries caused by using unapproved items are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
ySome models have a thin film attached on to the screen and this must not be removed.

Remote control, batter­ies (AAA)

(See p. 25, 26)

Owner’s manual Ferrite core

(Depending on model)
(See p. 10)

Desk-mount Screw

(Only 42PN45**)
(

See p. 17

)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Power Cord Holder

(See p. 19)

Power Cord

(Depending on model)

Screw for assembly

7 EA, M4 x 14
(Only 42PN45**)
(See p. 15)

Screw for assembly

7 EA, M5 x 16
(Only 50PN45**,
50/60PN65**)
(See p. 15)

or

Stand Body / Stand
Base

(See p. 15)

Isolator

(Depending on model)
(See p. 11)

Protection Cover

(Only 50PN45**,50PN65**)
(See p. 16)

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NOTE

y

The items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

y

Product specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product
functions.

How to use the ferrite core

1 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the power cable.

Wind the power cable on the ferrite core once. Place the ferrite core close to the TV and a wall plug.

[to a wall plug]

[to the TV]

[Figure 1]

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

(Black)

2 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the component Y, Pb, Pr, L,
R cable & AV cable.

Wind the

component Y, Pb, Pr, L, R cable & AV cable

on the ferrite core once.

Place the ferrite core close to the TV.

[to an External device]

[Figure 2-1]

[to the TV]

10 mm(+ / - 5 mm)

Wind the PC audio cable on the ferrite core once.

- If there are two ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figure 1.

- If there are three ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

y For an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices

should have bezels less than 10 mm thick and 18 mm width.
Use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0 if the USB ca­ble or USB memory stick does not fit into your TV’s USB port.

*A 10 mm
*B

18 mm

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

(Black)

[to an External device]

[to the TV]

10 mm(+ / - 5 mm)

[Figure 2-2]

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y Antenna Isolator Installation Guide

- Use this to install TV in a place where there is a voltage difference between TV Set and GND of antenna signal.
» If there is a voltage difference between TV Set and GND of antenna signal, the antenna contact might be

heated and excessive heat might cause an accident.

- You can improve the safety when watching TV by efficiently removing power voltage from TV antenna. It is recom-

mended to mount the isolator to the wall. If it cannot be mounted to the wall, mount it on the TV. Avoid disconnect­ing the antenna Isolator after installation.

- Before starting, be sure that the TV antenna is connected.

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

Cable / Antenna

Wall

Isolator

1. Connect to TV.

2. Connect to Set-Top box.

Connect one end of the isolator to cable/antenna jack and the other to TV set or set-top box.

“Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through
other equipment with a connection to protective earthing - and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may

in some circumstances create a re hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system has therefore to be provided

through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN 60728-11)”

When applying the RF Isolator, a slight loss of signal sensitivity can occur.

NOTE

or