LG Electronics USA 50PC5DUC, 42PC5DUC Users Manual

POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on the mode.

TV INPUT In AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC (or RGB-DTV), HDMI1/DVI, and HDMI2 input sources, screen returns to the last TV channel.

INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence: Antenna, Cable, AV1-2, Component 1-2, RGBPC (or RGB-DTV), HDMI1/DVI and HDMI2.

(AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC (or RGB-DTV), HDMI1/DVI, and HDMI2 input sources are linked automatically, only if these are connected.)

Inside the Sliding Cover

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PICTURE SOUND SAP CC

ADJUST

PICTURE Adjust the factory preset picture depend on the viewing environment. G p.69

SOUND Select the appropriate type of sound for type of program. G p.80

SAP Analog mode: Selects MTS sound (Mono,

Stereo, and a SAP)

DTV mode: Change the audio language.

CCSelect a closed caption. G p.94 (*In DTV/CADTV mode G p.95)

ADJUST Adjust the screen position, size and phase in PC mode. G p .

Installing Batteries

Remote control effective range

■Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+with +,-with -).

■Install two 1.5V AA batteries. Don’t mix old or used batteries with new ones.

■Close cover.

■ Use a remote up to 7 meters distance and 30 degree (left/right) within the receiving unit scope.

■Dispose of used batteries in a recycle bin to preserve environment.

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

TURNING ON TV

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mode.

■In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH (D or E) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, TV INPUT, CH(D or E), Number (0~9) button on the remote control.

2Select the viewing source by using the TV INPUT, INPUT button on the remote control.

■This TV is programmed to remember which power state it was last set to, even if the power cord is out.

	/TVWATCHING	3	When finished using the TV, press the POWER button on the remote
			control. The TV reverts to standby mode.
	CHANNEL		! NOTE
			G If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power
	CONTROL		G When the TV is turned on, the indicator will blink green before the picture is seen.
		CHANNEL SELECTION
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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the volume to suit your personal preference.

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volume.

2If you want to switch the sound off, press the MUTE button.

3You can cancel the Mute function by pressing the MUTE or VOL D or E button.

	TV INPUT			INPUT
		POWER
	TV	DVD		VCR
		MODE
	EXIT	TIMER	RATIO	SIMPLINK
	VOL	MUTE	FAV	CH

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
	0	BACK
PICTURE SOUND	SAP	CC

EXIT	TIMER	RATIO	SIMPLINK
VOL	MUTE	FAV	CH

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
	0	BACK
PICTURE SOUND	SAP	CC

EXIT	TIMER	RATIO	SIMPLINK
VOL	MUTE	FAV	CH

1	2	3
4	5	6

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ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION

Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual.

1Press the MENU button and then use D or E button to select the each menu.

Press the G button and then use D E F G button to display the available menus.

SETUP

VIDEO

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

LOCK	For USA		For Canada		AUDIO
	Lock System		Lock System			Audio Language
	Set Password		Set Password			EZ Sound
	Block Channel		Block Channel			Balance
	Movie Rating		TV Rating-English			TV Speaker
	TV Rating-Children		TV Rating-French
	TV Rating-General		Input Block
	Input Block

OPTION			TIME
				Auto Clock
	Aspect Ratio
	Caption/Text			Manual Clock
	Caption Option			Off Timer
	Language			On Timer
	ISM Method			Sleep Timer
	Low Power			Auto Off

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

AUTO SCAN (EZ SCAN)

Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list.

Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes.

A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on.

TVWATCHING
	1		Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
			to select the SETUP menu.
/			Press the G button and then use D or E button to
			select EZ Scan.
CHANNEL
			Press the ENTER button to begin the channel search.
CONTROL			Allow EZ Scan to complete the channel search cycle
			for ANTENNA and CABLE.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

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EZ Scan	G

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

Selection ( G or ) leads you to the EZ scan screen.

Processing ...

ANTENNA

0 channel(s)

Press to stop current scan

DIGITAL channel scan.

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ADD/DELETE CHANNEL (MANUAL SCAN)

A password is required to gain access to Manual Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on.

	1	Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
		to select the SETUP menu.
		Press the G button and then use D or E button to
		select Manual Scan.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

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	3	Press the G button and then use D or E button to
		select T V, DTV, CATV, and CADTV.
		Press the G button and then use D or E button to
		select channel you want to add or delete.

5Press the ENTER button to add or delete the channel.

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

	EZ Scan
	Manual Scan	G	Select channel type and
	Channel Edit		RF-channel number.
	DTV Signal			TV			2
	Input Source
	Input Label
	Set ID

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	EZ Scan
	Manual Scan	Select channel				and
	Channel Edit	RF-channel number.
	DTV Signal		ED TV			2
	Input Source
			TV 2-0
	Input Label
	Set ID
		Press
		to delete the				.

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

CHANNEL EDITING

		There are two different ways in order to add or delete
		scanned channels. One is "Custom List" and the other is
		"Favorite List" in the channel list. Both of them are available
		after EZ Scan on the SETUP menu.
		A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on
		or off with ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List
		are displayed in black color, and the channels deleted from
		the Custom List are displayed in gray color. Once a channel
		is highlighted you can add or delete the channel by referring
		to the small window at the top-left corner of the screen.
		You can create your own Favorite List. Use the FAV button
WATCHING		on the remote control when a channel is highlighted and
		Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
		then add or delete the channel to/from your Favorite List.

	/ TV	1	to select the SETUP menu.
	CHANNEL
			Press the G button and then use D or E button to
			select Channel Edit.
	CONTROL	3	Press the G button. You will now see a screen filled
			with channel numbers and a preview picture.

Use D E F G button to select a channel and then use the ENTER button to add or delete it.

Press FAV button to add the channel to the Favorite List. The heart-mark will appear in front of that channel number.

Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press

5MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

1

EZ Scan
Manual Scan
Channel Edit	G	Selection ( G or ) leads
DTV Signal		you to the channel edit
		screen.
Input Source
Input Label
Set ID

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DTV SIGNAL STRENGTH

This feature displays the DTV signal levels being received and indicates whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.

DTV Signal: This function is only available when the input signal is DTV or CADTV.

	1	Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
		to select the SETUP menu.
		Press the G button and then use D or E button to
		select DTV Signal.
		View the on-screen signal strength monitor to see
		the quality of the signal being received.
		Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press
		MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

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EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

Bad Normal

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label

Set ID

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

INPUT SOURCE SELECTION

Changes the picture source so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

	TVWATCHING
		1		Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
				to select the SETUP menu.
	/			Press the G button and then use D or E button to
				select Input Source.
	CHANNEL
				Press the G button and then use D or E button to
	CONTROL			select the source: T V, AV1, AV2, Component1,
				Component2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI, or HDMI2.

Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press

MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan
Manual Scan
Channel Edit
DTV Signal
Input Source
Input Label
Set ID
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INPUT LABEL

Sets a label to each input source which is not in use when you press the INPUT button.

1Press the MENU button and then use D or E button to select the SETUP menu.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select Input Label.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select the source: AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2.

Press the F or G button to select the label.

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

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Scan

Manual Scan

Channel Edit

DTV Signal

Input Source

Input Label	G
Set ID

2

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

This Enables you to control and play other AV devices connected to TV through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.

In order to control AV devices connected to TV without Simplink, user had to switch the input mode of TV and use additional remote control bundled to the AV devices.

Simplink provides an easy solution to control all connected devices with one remote control.

WATCHING
			to select the OPTION menu.
	1		Press the MENU button and then use D or E button
/ TV
CHANNEL			G button and then use D or E button to
CONTROL			impLink.

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

Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press

MENU button to return to the previous menu.

While Auto Tuning is proceeding, Simplink does not work.

Except Auto Tuning, Simplink stops the current activity or clears Display OSD on the screen. After Simplink workes, only Info. OSD resumes the display.

While Menu, XSTUDIO is proceeding, Simplink does not work.

BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK
VOL		MUTE	FAV		CH

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Aspect Ratio

Caption/Text

Caption Option

Language

ISM Method

Low Power

SimpLink

1

Aspect Ratio

Caption/Text

Caption Option

Language

ISM Method

Low Power

	SimpLink	G	Off
			On

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Simplink Functions

■cording/Disc playback : Control connected AV devices by pressing the D E F G, ENTER and buttons for play, stop, pause, fast reverse, fast forward, chapter skip.

■rect Play : After connecting AV devices to TV, you can directly control the devices and play without additional settings.

■lect AV device : Enables you to select one of AV devices connected to TV and play it.

■ wer off all devices : When you power off TV, all connected devices are turned off.

■itch audio-out : Offers an easy way to switch audio-out.

device, which is connected to TV through HDMI cable but does not support Simplink, does provide this function)

AV devices supporting SimpLink

■D Player H/T : DVD player embeddedH/T device.

■ D embedded DVD Recorder (RH) : DVD recorder with HDD.

■D Recorder Combo(R-Combi) : DVD Recorder integrating VCR.

■D Player : Pre-recorded discs playback only.

Si Menu

	1
	2				G Selected Device
	3				G When no device is connected
					(displayed in gray)
	4				G When a device is connected
	5
					(displayed in bright color)
1			the previous TV channel regardless of the current mode.
2	DISC playback:			and play connected discs.
	When multiple discs are available, the titles of discs are conveniently displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3	VCR playback: Play and control the connected VCR.
4	HDD Recordings pl			back: Play and control recordings stored in HDD.
5	Audio Out to Home theatre/Audio Out to TV: Select Home theatre or TV speaker for Audio Out.

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PICTURE CONTROL

PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL

This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. 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.

■ RGB-PC/DVI-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

picture format.

1

! NOTE

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

This phenomenon is common to all manufactures and in consequence the manufactures warranty does not cover the product bearing this phenomenon.

BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK
VOL		MUTE	FAV		CH

1 2 3

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CONTROL PICTURE

Set by program

Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image.

(4:3 4:3)

(16:9 16:9)

Set By Program			Set By Program

4:3

Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio.

4:3

16:9

Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen.

Horizon

The screen size is, more enlarged at both sides, to create a spectacular view.

Horizon

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 1

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.

16:9

Zoom 2

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PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS

EZ Picture - Preset

EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category.

Daylight, Normal, Night Time Settings are preset for the optimum picture quality at the factory and are not adjustable.

In the User1 and User2 modes only, user can directly adjust the contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint.

Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to select the picture appearance

1setup option as below :

Daylight, Normal, Night Time, User1, and User2 (your own settings).

.

can also use the VIDEO menu to adjust EZ Picture.

VOL

MUTE FAV

CH

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4 5 6

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0 BACK

PICTURE SOUND SAP CC

ADJUST

Color Tone - Preset

Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue.

Press the MENU button and then use D or E button

1to select the VIDEO menu.

button to

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select either Cool, Medium, Warm or User.

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

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

1

	EZ Picture
		Cool
	Color Temperature G
	XD	Medium
	Advanced	Warm
	Video Reset	User

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PICTURE CONTROL

MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

EZ Picture - User Mode

Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations.

Press the MENU button and then use D or E button

	1		to select the VIDEO menu.
PICTURE
			button to
CONTROL

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select User 1 or User 2.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select the desired picture option (Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, or Tint).

Press the G button and then use F or G button to make appropriate adjustments.

Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press

MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

1

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

Daylight

Normal

Night Time

User 1

G

User 2

Selection ( G or ) leads you to the detailed setting screen.

2 3

User1

Contrast	85
Brightness	50
Color	50
Sharpness	50
Tint	0
			R				G

Press MENU

4

Contrast	85	F
E

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Color Tone - User Mode

You can also adjust the detailed settings (Red, Green, Blue) by selecting the Color Temperature-User menu.

Press the MENU button and then use D or E button

1to select the VIDEO menu.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select Color Temperature.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select User.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select Red, Green, or Blue.

Press the G button and then use F or G button to make appropriate adjustments.

■The adjustment range of RGB, Green, or Blue is -20~ +20.

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

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

			1
EZ Picture
Color Temperature		Cool
XD		Medium
Advanced		Warm
Video Reset		User
		Selection ( G or	) leads
		to the detailed setting
		screen.
			2
User
Red	0
Green	0
Blue	0

Press MENU

4

	Red	0 F

E

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PICTURE CONTROL

XD - PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY

XD is LG Electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm.

When selecting EZ Picture options (Daylight, Normal and Night time), XD is automatically changed to Auto.

When selecting EZ Picture options (User 1 and User 2), you can choose the Auto / Manual.

When selecting the Manual, you can adjust the XD Contrast, XD color and XD Noise.

TV INPUT					INPUT
		POWER
TV		DVD			VCR
		MODE
AUDIO		CABLE			STB
BRIGHT	-	MENU		BRIGHT +
		ENTER
EXIT	TIMER		RATIO		SIMPLINK

CONTROL PICTURE

1Press the MENU button and then use D or E button to select the VIDEO menu.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select X D.

Press the G button and then use D or E button to select Auto or Manual.

Selecting the Manual

1.Press the G button and then use F or G button to select XD Contrast, XD Color or XD Noise.

■XD Contrast: Optimizing the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the reflection.

■XD Color: Adjusting the colors of the reflection automatically to reproduce as closely as possible to the natural colors.

■XD Noise : Removing the noise up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.

2.Use the D or E button to select O n or Off.

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

EZ Picture

Color Temperature

XD

Advanced

Video Reset

1

EZ Picture
Color Temperature
XD	G		Manual
Advanced
Video Reset		XD Contrast		On
		XD Color		On
		XD Noise		On

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