LG NS50PDP09 User Manual

ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).

PLASMA TV

OWNER’S MANUAL

42PG10 50PG10
42PG20 50PG20
42PG20C 50PG20C
50PG30 60PG30

NS-42PDP-09
NS-50PDP-09

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.

Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote
this information to your dealer
when you require service.

As an ENERGY STAR
Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc.
has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.

P/NO : SAC30708031 (0801-REV00)

www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca / www.lgcommercial.com

WARNING / CAUTION

WARNING / CAUTION

To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the appliance.

WARNING/CAUTION

FCC NOTICE

Class B digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry
as practical.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way
without written authorization from LG Electronics.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s
authority to operate this product

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate
booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and
supplied with the apparatus.

This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
The important safety instructions shall be entitled “Important Safety Instructions”. The following safety

instructions shall be included where applicable, and, when used, shall be verbatim as follows. Additional safety
information may be included by adding statements after the end of the following safety instruction list. At the
manufacturer’s option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction may be
placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction:

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

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accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

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radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

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or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong, The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

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or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by

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the manufacturer.

Unplug this apparatus when unused for long

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periods of time.

When mounting a TV it on the wall, make sure

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not to install TV by the hanging power and sig­nal cables on the back of the TV.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

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or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Never touch this apparatus or antenna during

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a thunder or lighting storm.

Do not allow a impact shock or any objects to

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fall into the product, and do not drop onto the
screen with something.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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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 exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an authorized
servicer. 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.

Outdoor use marking :

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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or elec­tric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture.

Wet Location Marking : Apparatus shall not be

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exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on or over apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord :

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Most appliances recommend they be placed
upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet
circuit which powers only that appliance and
has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or
cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock
or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates dam­age or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use

GROUNDING

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Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire
to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding
methods are not possible, have a qualified
electrician install a separate circuit breaker.

Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it
to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.

Short-circuit

Breaker

DISC O N N E CTING DDEVIC E FFROM MMAINS

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

Power
Supply

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CONTENTS

WARNING / CAUTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURE OF THIS TV

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PREPARATION

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Back Panel Information
Stand Installation

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Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Desktop Pedestal Installation

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Swivel Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VESA Wall Mounting

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Protection Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling . . . . 14

Antenna or Cable Connection

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

HD Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DVD Setup
VCR Setup
Other A/V Source Setup

Audio Out Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

PC Setup

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Input List
Input Label
AV Mode
SIMPLINK

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PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Preset Picture Settings

- Picture Mode - Preset

- Color Tone - Preset

Manual Picture Adjustment

- Picture Mode - User Mode

- Picture Mode - Expert Control

Picture Improvement Technology

Advanced Control - Black (Darkness) Level

Advanced Control - Film Mode

Picture Reset

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Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method

Power Saving Picture Mode

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turning On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Channel Selection
Volume Adjustment
Quick Menu

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On-Screen Menus Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Channel Setup

- Auto Scan (Auto Tuning)

- Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) . . . . . .

- Channel Editing

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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

APPENDIX

Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Clear Voice

Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode)

Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

Balance

TV Speakers On/Off Setup

Audio Reset

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup

Audio Language

On-Screen Menus Language Selection

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Caption Mode

- Analog Broadcasting System Captions

- Digital Broadcasting System Captions

- Caption Option

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TIME SETTING

Clock Setting

- Auto Clock Setup

- Manual Clock Setup

Auto On/Off Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sleep Timer Setting

Auto Shut-off Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Maintenance

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Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

IR Codes
External Control Through RS-232C

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PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Set Password & Lock System
Channel Blocking
Movie & TV Rating

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Downloadable Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

External Input Blocking

Key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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FEATURE OF THIS TV

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“

Dolby

“and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

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PREPARATION

Copyright© 2007 LGE,
All Rights Reserved.

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ACCESSORIES

Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the
dealer where you purchased the TV.

The accessories included may differ from the images below.

1.5V 1.5V

PREPARATION

Owner’s Manual Power Cord

CD Manual

Remote Control,

Batteries

x 4

Protection Cover

(Refer to P.13)

Polishing Cloth

(This feature is not available

for all models.)

Bolts for stand assembly

(Refer to P.10)

(Only 42PG10/20/20C)

* Wipe spots on the exterior only with the polishing cloth.

* Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be

cautions of that excessive pressure may cause scratch or
discoloration.

Cable Holder

42PG10/20/20C: 1EA,

50PG10/20/20C: 2EA

Option EExtras

When using the VGA (D-sub 15 pin cable)
PC connection, the user must use shielded
signal interface cables with ferrite cores to
maintain standards compliance.

D-sub 15 pin Cable

75ohm Round Cable

or

Cable Management Clip

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PREPARATION

FRONT PANEL INFORMATION

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PREPARATION

NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape.
And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it).

42/50PG10

Remote Control Sensor

Power/Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.

INPUT

POWER
Button

INPUT
Button

42/50PG20/20C, 50/60PG30

INPUT

INPUT
Button

MENU

MENU
Button

MENU

MENU
Button

ENTER

ENTER
Button

ENTER

ENTER
Button

VOLUME
(-, +) Buttons

Power/Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.

VOL

VOLUME
(-, +) Buttons

VOL

CH

CHANNEL

E,D

(

)Buttons

CH

CHANNEL

E,D

(

)Buttons

Remote Control Sensor
POWER Button

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BACK PANEL INFORMATION

R

R

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USB

SERVUCE ONLY

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HDMI IN 3

R

10

ANTENNA/

5

3

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

2

OPTICAL

1

AV IN 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

( )

MONO

AUDIO

4

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

2

1

RGB IN

RGB(PC)

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO

8

AUDIO

(RGB/DVI)

AUDIO

CABLE IN

7

HDMI/DVI IN

2

1

6

AUDIO

L/ MONO

VIDEO

AV IN 2

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PREPARATION

1

AV (Audio/Video) IN

Analog composite connection. Supports standard
definition video only (480i).

S-VIDEO

Better quality than standard composition.
Supports standard definition video only (480i).

2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Digital audio output for use with amps and home
theater systems.

Includes an optical connection.
Note: In standby mode, this port do not work.

3

RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT

Used by third party devices.

4

REMOTE CONTROL PORT

For a wired remote control.

RGB (PC)

5

Analog PC Connection. Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable
(VGA cable).

AUDIO (RGB/DVI)

1/8” headphone jack for analog PC audio input.

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ANTENNA/CABLE IN

Connect over-the air signals to this jack.
Connect cable signals to this jack.

Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital

HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN

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audio. Doesn’t support 480i.
Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to

DVI cable (not included)

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COMPONENT IN

Analog Connection. Supports HD.
Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red

and white for audio.

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USB SERVICE ONLY

Used for software updates.

Power Cord Socket

10

For operation with AC power.
Caution: Never attempt to operate the TV on DC

power.

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PREPARATION

STAND INSTALLATION (Only 42PG10/20/20C)

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PREPARATION

Carefully place the TV screen side down on a

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cushioned surface to protect the screen from
damage.

Assemble the TV as shown.

2

10

Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the

3

back of the TV.

CABLE MANAGEMENT

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Connect the cables as necessary.

1

To connect additional equipment, see the
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section.

Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as

2

shown.
If your TV has the CABLE HOLDER, install it as

shown and bundle the cables.

CABLE HOLDER

CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP

PREPARATION

CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP

How to remove the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP

42PG10/20/20C

First, press the cable management. Hold the

G

CAB L E M
hands and pull it upward.

NOTE

!

Do not hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP when moving the TV.

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- If the TV is dropped, you may be injured or the TV may be broken.

ANA G E MENT CCLIP

with both

50PG10/20/20C, 50/60PG30

Hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP with

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both hands and pull it backward.

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PREPARATION

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DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION

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PREPARATION

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall.

4 inches

4 inches

CAUTION

4 inches

Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations.

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4 inches

SWIVEL STAND (Only 50/60PG30)

After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your
viewing position.

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VESA WALL MOUNTING

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This TV accepts VESA FDMI compliant mounts via the four screw holes on the back of the TV. These
mounts are sold by third parties and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with the
mount for more info.

400 mm

400 mm

NOTE

!

Screw length needed depends on the wall mount used. For further information, refer to the instructions

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included with the mount.

PREPARATION

PROTECTION COVER

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You can remove the stand before installing the TV on a
wall mount by performing the previous stand instructions
in reverse. After removing the stand, install the included
prote c t i o n c

over

over the hole for the stand.

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