LG Electronics USA 42PX7DCUA User Manual
Operating Guide 29
Operation
Auto Of
Auto Offf
- If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10
minutes.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the TIME menu.
2. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Auto Off.
3. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
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.
Sleep
Sleep TT
imer
imer
- 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.
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Operation
Aspect Ratio Control
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.
•
Set By Program
Choose the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image. (4:3 → 4:3, 16:9 → 16:9)
• 4:3
Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with gray bars appearing at both
the left and right sides.
• 16:9
Choose 16:9 when you want to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen.
• Horizon
Choose Horizon when you want to adjust the picture in a non-linear proportion, that is, more enlarged at both
sides, to create a spectacular view.
• Zoom 1
Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions
of the picture will be cropped.
• Zoom 2
Choose Zoom 2 when you want the picture to be altered, both vertically extended and cropped. The picture taking a halfway trade off between alteration and screen coverage.
• Cinema Zoom
Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. Note: When enlarging or
reducing the picture size, the image may become distorted.
You can adjust the enlarge proportion of Cinema Zoom using
DD / EE
button. The adjustment range is 1~16.
1. Press the RATIO button repeatedly to select the desired picture format.
You can also adjust Aspect Ratio in the OPTION menu.
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
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION menu.
2. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Cinema 3:2 Mode.
3. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
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.
Option Menu Features
Option Menu Features
Note: This feature operates only in Component 480i, S-Video, Video mode.
Operating Guide 31
Operation
Caption/T
Caption/T
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Analog Broadcasting System Captions
- Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if being provided on a program.
- Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen.
- Text displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service.
- Caption/Text, if being provided by the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog channels on the
Antenna/Cable.
- This TV is programmed to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set to, when you turn the power off.
Digital Broadcasting System Captions
- Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in.
- Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION menu.
2. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Caption/Text.
3. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select caption: CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3, or Text4.
• CAPTION
The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program is provided for the hearing impaired.
•
TEXT
The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover
the entire screen; usually messages are provided by the broadcaster.
4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to
the previous menu.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION
menu.
2. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Caption/Text.
3. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select available caption lan-
guages:
English, Spanish, or French.
4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to
the previous menu.
Caption
Caption
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION
menu.
2. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Caption.
3. Press the
GG button and then use
DD / EE
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.
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.
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
TIME
OPTION
LOCK
Previous
Aspect Ratio
Cinema 3:2 Mode
Caption
Caption / Text GG
Caption Option
Language
ISM Method
Low Power
MENU
English
Spanish
French
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Operation
Caption Option
Caption Option
- Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION
menu.
2. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Caption Option.
3. Press the GG button and then use FF / GG button to select Custom.
4. Use
DD / EE
button to customize the Style, Font, etc., to your preference. A preview icon is provided at the bottom of the screen, use it to see the caption
language.
• Size: Set the size of the words.
• Font: Select a typeface for the words.
• Text Color: Choose a color for the text.
• Text Opacity: Specify the opacity for the text color.
• 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.
- A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost
image remaining; even though the image is changed. Use our unique method to minimize any fixed image on the
screen.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION
menu.
2. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select ISM Method.
3. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select either Normal, White
Wash
, Orbiter or Inversion.
• Normal
If image sticking is never a problem, ISM is not necessary - set to Normal.
• White wash
White Wash removes permanent images from the screen.
Note: An excessive permanent image may be impossible to clear entirely with
White Wash. To return to normal viewing, press the any button.
• Orbiter
Orbiter may help prevent ghost images. However, it is best not to allow any
fixed image to remain on the screen. To avoid a permanent image on the
screen, the image will move once per 2 minutes: Left → Right → Upside →
Downside → Right → Left → Downside → Upside.
• Inversion
Inversion will automatically invert the plasma display panel color every 30
minutes.
4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to
the previous menu.
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method
Option Menu Features
Option Menu Features
Operating Guide 33
Low Power
Low Power
- Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption.
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the OPTION
menu.
2. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select Low Power.
3. Press the GG button and then use
DD / EE
button to select On or Off.
• When you select On, the screen darkens.
4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to
the previous menu.
Operation
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Operation
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)
Lock Menu Options
Lock Menu Options
Operating Guide 35
Operation
Parental Lock Setup
Parental Lock Setup
1. Press the MENU button and then use
DD / EE
button to select the LOCK menu.
Then, press the
GG button
• The TV is set up with the initial password “0-0-0-0”.
2. Use the
DD / EE
button to choose from the following Lock Menu options. Once the
option is selected, change the settings to your preference.
• Lock System: Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previ-
ously.
• Set Password: Change the password by inputting a new password twice.
• Block Channel: Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or
that you do not want your children to watch.
• Movie Rating (MPAA): Blocks movies according to the movie ratings lim-
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.
- Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources.
- A password is required to gain access to this menu.
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Operation
Remote Control
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
DD / EE
/ FF / GG 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.
Operating Guide 37
Operation
4 : 3
16 : 9
The original aspect ratio of the video is 4:3
The original aspect ratio of the video is 16:9(wide)
The video resolution is 720x480i
The video resolution is 720x480p
The video resolution is 1280x720p
The video resolution is 1920x1080i
Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio
services. Press the SAP button to select wanted
Audio.
Caption: => The program contains one or more cap-
tion 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)
480i
480p
720p
1080i
CC
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.
- 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.
Brief Info.
B
C
D
E
A
F
H
G
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