LG Electronics USA 42PX7DCUA User Manual

Operation

Sleep Timer

-The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off.

-You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu.

1.Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. When the Off option appears on the screen, highlight one of the following sleep timer options by using the navigation : 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.

2.When the number of minutes you want is displayed on the screen, press the ENTER button. The timer begins to count down from the number of minutes selected.

3.To check the remaining minutes before the TV turns off, press the TIMER button once.

4.To cancel the Sleep Timer, press the TIMER button repeatedly to select Off.

is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after

button and then use D / E button to select the TIME and then use D / E button to select Auto Off.

and then use D / E button to select On or Off.

to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return

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Operation

Option Menu Features

Aspect Ratio Control

0- Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be displayed.

-If you are viewing a picture with a 16:9 aspect ratio, you can’t use the Horizon aspect ratio option.

-Horizon aspect ratio is not available for Component 1-2(480p/720p/1080i)/RGB-DTV (480p/720p/1080i)/HDMI/DVI-DTV (720p/1080i) /DTV(720p/1080i) input source.

-In RGB-PC/DVI-PC input source, only either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio is available.

-Note: If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.

1.Press the RATIO button repeatedly to select the desired picture format.

You can also adjust Aspect Ratio in the OPTION menu.

•Set By Program

Choose the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image. (4:3 → 4:3,

•4:3

Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, the left and right sides.

•16:9

Choose 16:9 when you want to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear

•Horizon

Choose Horizon when you want to adjust the picture in a non-linear sides, to create a spectacular view.

•Zoom 1

Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration. of the picture will be cropped.

•Zoom 2

Choose Zoom 2 when you want the picture to be altered, both vertically ing a halfway trade off between alteration and screen coverage.

•Cinema Zoom

Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct reducing the picture size, the image may become distorted.

You can adjust the enlarge proportion of Cinema Zoom using D / E button. The

Cinema 3:2 Mode Setup

-Most movies are 24 frames/sec, but TV signal is 30 frames/sec. This option lets the TV do 3:2 pull-down operation for you to watch movies at the best motion appearance.

1.Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu.

2.Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Cinema 3:2 Mode.

3.Press the G button and then use D / E button to select On or Off.

4.Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Note: This feature operates only in Component 480i, S-Video, Video mode.

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Operation

Caption

1.Press the MENU menu.

2.Press the G button

3.Press the G button

4.Press EXIT button the previous menu.

System Captions

mode for displaying captioning information if being provided on a program. information at any position on the screen.

usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service.

provided by the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog channels on the

to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set to, when you turn the power off.

1.Use the CC button repeatedly to select Caption CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3, or Text4.

2.Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing.

• You can also use the OPTION menu to select Caption/Text.

button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. and then use D / E button to select Caption/Text.

and then use D / E button to select caption: CC1, CC2, CC3, , Text3, or Text4.

words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usualof the program is provided for the hearing impaired.

words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover usually messages are provided by the broadcaster.

to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to

.

System Captions

you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the

button and then use D / E button to select

and then use D / E button to select Caption/Text

and then use D / E button to select available , Spanish, or French.

to return to TV viewing or press MENU button

.

	SETUP		Aspect Ratio
			Cinema 3:2 Mode
	VIDEO
			Caption
	AUDIO		Caption / Text	G		English
			Caption Option			Spanish
	TIME		Language			French
			ISM Method
	OPTION
			Low Power
	LOCK
			MENU

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Operation

Option Menu Features

Caption Option

-Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen.

1.Press the MENU button menu.

2.Press the G button and

3.Press the G button and

4.Use D / E button to view icon is provided language.

•Size: Set the size of

•Font: Select a typeface

•Text Color: Choose

•Text Opacity: Specify

•Bg (Background) Color: Select a background color.

•Bg (Background) Opacity: Select the opacity for the background color.

•Edge Type: Select an edge type.

•Edge Color: Select a color for the edges.

5.Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method

the screen for

our unique method to

button.

best not to allow any image on the

Right → Upside →

panel color every 30

button to return to

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Operation

Low Power

- Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption.

1.Press the MENU menu.

2.Press the G button

3.Press the G button

• When you select

4.Press EXIT button the previous menu.

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Operation

Lock Menu Options

Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.

The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period. To use this function, the following must be done :

1.Set ratings and categories to be blocked.

2.Specify a password

3.Enable the lock

V-Chip rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.

Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters:

Movie Ratings :
• Blocking Off	(Permits all programs)
• G	(General audience)
• PG	(Parental guidance suggested)
• PG-13	(Parents strongly cautioned)
• R	(Restricted)
• NC-17	(No one 17 and under admitted)
• X	(Adult only)

If you set PG-13 : G and PG movies will be available , PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.

Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV movies :

• TV-G		(General audience)
• TV-PG		(Parental guidance suggested)
• TV-14		(Parents strongly cautioned)
• TV-MA		(Mature audience only)
• TV-Y		(All children)
• TV-Y7		(Children 7 years older)
TV Rating Children:
• Age			(applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7)
• Fantasy Violence			(applies to TV-Y7)
TV Rating General:
• Age			(applies to TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)
• Dialogue - sexual dialogue			(applies to TV-PG, TV-14)
• Language - adult language			(applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)
• Sex - sexual situations			(applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)
• Violence			(applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)
Input Block
• AV1, AV2	(On, Off)
• Component	(On, Off)
• RGB1, RGB2, HDMI1, HDMI2			(On, Off)

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Operation

Parental Lock Setup

-Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources.

-A password is required to gain access to this menu.

1.Press the MENU button and then use D / E button

Then, press the G button

•The TV is set up with the initial password “0-0-0-0

2.Use the D / E button to choose from the following Lock option is selected, change the settings to your preference

•Lock System: Enables or disables the blocking ously.

•Set Password: Change the password by inputting

•Block Channel: Blocks any channels that you do that you do not want your children to watch.

•Movie Rating (MPAA): Blocks movies according

its specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.

•TV Rating-Children: Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.

•TV Rating-General: Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view.

•Input Block: Enables you to select a source to block from the external source devices you have hooked up.

3.Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Note:

• If you ever forget your password, key in ‘7’, ‘7’, ‘7’, ‘7’ on the remote control.

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Operation

Remote Control

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

(In DTV mode)

-This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigate through all the possible viewing options.

-The EPG supplies information such as program listings, start and end times for all available services.

-This function can be used only when the EPG information is broadcasted by broadcasting companies.

-The EPG displays the program description for next 7 days.

-This function is only supported in DTV mode.

1.Press the GUIDE button to switch on EPG.

2.Press the D / E / F / G button to select desired program, then press the ENTER button to display the selected program.

3.Press the GUIDE or EXIT button again to switch off EPG and return to TV viewing.

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Operation

Brief Info.

-Brief Info shows the present screen information.

-Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen.

-INFO button does not work in Component1, Component2, RGB, and HDMI/DVI modes.

-Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit.

Operation: • Watching TV/DTV/CATV/CADTV

•Watching AV1, Front Video

•In Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI/DVI modes, INFO button is not working.

Function: • Show the present screen information.

•On Watching with the upper Input signal, press the INFO button.

•Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit.

A:Banner information

B:Program title

C:Day of week, Month, Year

D:Program start time

E:Program progress bar

F:Program finish time

G:Present time

H:Additional information. Refer to the icon explanation on the right.

	4 : 3				The original aspect ratio of the video is 4:3
					The original aspect ratio of the video is 16:9(wide)
		16 : 9
480i					The video resolution is 720x480i
480p					The video resolution is 720x480p
720p					The video resolution is 1280x720p
1080i					The video resolution is 1920x1080i

Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio services. Press the SAP button to select wanted Audio.

CCCaption: => The program contains one or more caption services. Press the CC button to select wanted Closed caption.

The program contains V-Chip information. Refer to the

<LOCK Menu>.

D (Dialogue), L (Language), S (Sex), V (Violence), FV

(Fantasy Violence)

B	C D	E	F	G		A

H

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