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PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLASMA TV MODELS
42PQ1 ***
50PQ1 ***
42PQ3 ***
50PQ3 ***
50PS4 ***
60PS4 ***
42PQ6 ***
50PQ6 ***
42PS6 ***
50PS6 ***
42PQ7 ***
50PQ7 ***
50PS8 ***
60PS8 ***
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your TV.
Retain it for future reference.
Record the model number and serial number of the
TV.
Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this
information.
To your dealer when requiring any service.

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS 42PQ1 *** 50PQ1 *** 42PQ3 *** 50PQ3 *** 50PS4 *** 60PS4 *** 42PQ6 *** 50PQ6 *** 42PS6 *** 50PS6 *** 42PQ7 *** 50PQ7 *** 50PS8 *** 60PS8 *** Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    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. Here shown may differ from your TV Power Cord Owner’s Manual Batteries POWER RATIO ENERGY SAVING SLEEP POWER Q.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ACCESSORIES............1 Input LABEL..............46 PREPARATION AV Mode .................47 Front Panel Controls..........4 key Lock................48 Back Panel Information ..........7 Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) ..49 Stand Installation............8 Careful installation advice.........9 TO USE THE BLUETOOTH Back Cover for Wire Arrangement....... 10 Swivel Stand ..............1 1 Bluetooth? ..............50 Not using the desk-type stand ......1 1...
  • Page 5 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TELETEXT Auto Volume Leveler ..........85 Switch on/off ............99 Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode ....86 SIMPLE Text...............99 Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode....87 TOP Text..............99 SRS TruSurround XT..........87 FASTEXT ..............100 Clear Voice II .............88 Special Teletext Functions........100 Balance ...............89 Selecting audio out ..........90 APPENDIX Audio Reset..............91...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Here shown may differ from your TV CAUTION When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the main power button on the TV. (When the power is turned off with the main power button on the TV, it will not be turned on with the remote control.) 42/50PQ1 *** Remote Control Sensor...
  • Page 7 42/50PQ6 ***, 42/50PS6 *** PROGRAMME I I n n t t e e l l l l i i g g e e n n t t S S e e n n s s o o r r Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 8 PREPARATION 50/60PS4 *** I I n n t t e e l l l l i i g g e e n n t t S S e e n n s s o o r r Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.

  • Page 9: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION Only 42/50PQ3 *** , 50/60PS4 *** Here shown may differ from your TV. AV IN 2 AV IN 2 Except 42/50PQ1 *** AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN ANTENNA ANTENNA USB IN RGB(PC) RS-232C IN RS-232C IN SERVICE ONLY...

  • Page 10: Stand Installation

    PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION (Except 60PS4 *** , 60PS8 *** ) Image shown may differ from your TV When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully, the product can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the bolt can deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt.

  • Page 11: Careful Installation Advice

    CAREFUL INSTALLATION ADVICE You should purchase necessary components to fix the TV safety and secure to the wall from the market. Position the TV close to the wall to avoid the possibility of it falling when pushed. The instructions shown below are a safer way to set up the TV, by fixing it to the wall, avoiding the possibility of it falling forwards if pulled.

  • Page 12: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    PREPARATION BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV. After Connecting the cables as necessary, install CABLE HOLDER as shown and bun- dle the cables. CABLE HOLDER 50/60PS4 *** , 42/50PQ7 *** , 50/60PS8 *** only After Connecting the cables as necessary, install Install the C C A A B B L L E E M M A A N N A A G G E E M M E E N N T T C C L L I I P P as shown.

  • Page 13: Swivel Stand

    SWIVEL STAND This feature is not available for all models. After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set man- ually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position. NOT USING THE DESK-TYPE STAND Here shown may differ from your TV.

  • Page 14: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    4 inches 4 inches 4 inches WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION We recommend the use of a LG Brand wall mounting bracket when mounting the TV to a wall. We recommend that you purchase a wall mounting bracket which supports VESA standard.

  • Page 15: Antenna Connection

    To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) ANTENNA Antenna Socket...

  • Page 16: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Here shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the digital set- top box to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on AUDIO IN...
  • Page 17 Connecting a set-top box with an HDMI cable HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 (or H H D D M M I I I I N N (Only 42/50PQ1 *** )), , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ,42/50PQ3 *** , RS-232C IN...

  • Page 18: Dvd Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the TV. AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M - -...
  • Page 19 Connecting with a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 (or H H D D M M I I I I N N (Only 42/50PQ1 *** )), , HDMI HDMI/DVI IN HDMI IN...

  • Page 20: Vcr Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Connecting with a RF Cable ANTENNA ANT OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Wall Jack Antenna Connect the A A N N T T O O U U T T socket of the VCR to the A A N N T T E E N N N N A A I I N N socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the A A N N T T I I N N socket of the VCR.
  • Page 21 Connecting with a RCA cable Only 42/50PQ1 *** ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH ANT OUT OUTPUT SWITCH AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) I IN (PC) ANTENNA Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colours (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.

  • Page 22: Other A/V Source Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV Video Game Set and external equipment. Match the jack colours. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) VIDEO...

  • Page 23: Av Output Setup

    AV OUTPUT SETUP (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up the second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s A A V V O O U U T T ANTENNA jacks.

  • Page 24: Pc Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. AUDIO IN Connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable (RGB/DVI) HDMI HDMI IN Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R R G G B B ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the TV.
  • Page 25 Supported Display Resolution HDMI-DTV mode RGB-PC mode (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.47 59.94 640x350 31.468 70.09 720x480 31.50 60.00 720x400 31.469 70.09 720x576 31.25 50.00 640x480 31.469 59.94 44.96 59.94 800x600 37 .879 60.317...

  • Page 26: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Screen Reset Returns Position, Size and Phase to the factory default settings. This function works in the following mode: Component(except 480i, 576i), RGB Screen Move Prev. PICTURE Move Resolution •...
  • Page 27 Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n operates in Component(except 480i, 576i), RGB mode. S S i i z z e e , P P h h a a s s e e operate only in RGB mode.
  • Page 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Selecting Resolution (Except 42PQ3 *** , 42PQ6 *** ,42PS6 *** ,42PQ7 *** ) To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode at TV and selection at PC. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] Screen PICTURE Move...
  • Page 29 Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjust the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, size and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.

  • Page 30: Watching Tv / Programme Control

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Only 42/50PQ1 *** , 42/50PQ3 *** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. This feature is not available for all models. POWER Only 42/50PQ1 *** RATIO INPUT...
  • Page 31 THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust POWER RATIO INPUT the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left/ AV MODE POWER SAVING Right) Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. POWER RATIO INPUT MENU Selects a menu. AV MODE ENERGY SAVING Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing...
  • Page 32 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ,42/50PQ3 *** ) When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. RATIO Selects your desired picture format. POWER SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. RATIO ENERGY SAVING SLEEP...
  • Page 33 VOLUME UP Adjusts the volume. POWER RATIO /DOWN ENERGY SAVING SLEEP MARK Check and un-check programmes in the USB menu. Q. MENU MENU Displays the selected favourite programme. MUTE Switches the sound on or off. Programme Selects a programme. UP/DOWN PAGE Move from one full set of screen information to the next UP/DOWN...

  • Page 34: Turning On The Tv

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the INPUT or P (or P )button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, P...

  • Page 35: Quick Menu

    QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. A A s s p p e e c c t t R R a a t t i i o o : Selects your desired picture format. •...

  • Page 36: On Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Here shown may differ from your TV. SETUP PICTURE AUDIO Move Move Move Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume...

  • Page 37: Auto Programme Tuning

    AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. When you start auto programming, all previously stored service information will be deleted. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Programme Edit...

  • Page 38: Manual Programme Tuning

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Storage Programme Edit Programme Edit System...
  • Page 39 SETUP SETUP Move Move Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Storage Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning System Programme Edit Programme Edit Band V/UHF Channel Fine Search Name C 02 Store Close Assigning a station name You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. Select the position and MENU Select S S E E T T U U P P .

  • Page 40: Programme Edit

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME EDIT When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using P button during TV viewing. If you wish to select the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme edit menu.
  • Page 41 This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. You can also move some channels and use other programme numbers. Deleting a programme The selected programme is deleted, all the following • Select a programme number to be deleted. programmes are shifted up one position.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Programme List

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Programme List 1 C 01 1 C 02 1 C 03 Exit Displaying programme list You may find some blue programmes. These •...

  • Page 43: Favourite Programme Setup

    FAVOURITE PROGRAMME SETUP Selecting favourite programme Favorite programmes is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes. To tune to a favorite programme, press the F F A A V V (Favorite)button repeatedly. Q.Menu Select your desired programme.

  • Page 44: Input List

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LIST Select the input source. Component1 Component2 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 Except 42/50PQ3 *** ,50/60PS4 *** (Only 42/50PQ1 *** ) HDMI Component You can also adjust I I N N P P U U T T menu. •...

  • Page 45: Simplink

    (Except 42/50PQ1***) This function operates only with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. Please check the SIMPLINK logo. The product might not function properly when using it with other products with HDMI-CEC function. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
  • Page 46 WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SIMPLINK Functions D D i i s s c c p p l l a a y y b b a a c c k k Control connected AV devices by pressing the , OK, , l l l l , buttons.
  • Page 47 Connecting to Home Theater with the SIMPLINK logo. AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) Connect the H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , , H H D D M M I I I I N N 2 2 or H H D D M M I I I I N N 3 3 (Except 42/50PQ3 *** ,50/60PS4 *** ) terminal on HDMI HDMI/DVI IN...

  • Page 48: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT LABEL Selects a label for each input source. Only 42/50PQ1 *** OPTION OPTION Move Move Component Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Component 1 HDMI Input Label Input Label Input Label Input Label Component 2 Close SIMPLINK...

  • Page 49: Av Mode

    AV MODE You can select the optimal images and sounds when connecting AV devices to external input. O O f f f f Disables the AV MODE. C C i i n n e e m m a a Optimizes video and audio for watching movies. S S p p o o r r t t Optimizes video and audio for watching sports events.

  • Page 50: Key Lock

    WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. OPTION OPTION Move...

  • Page 51: Initializing (Reset To Original Factory Settings)

    Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all TV programmes. When the I I n n i i t t i i a a l l S S e e t t t t i i n n g g is completed, you must restart the Initializing setup. OPTION OPTION Move...

  • Page 52: To Use The Bluetooth

    TO USE THE BLUETOOTH (ONLY 42/50PQ7***, 50/60PS8***) Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a short distance networking technology using 2.4 GHz frequency to connect various types of infor- mation devices such as computers, cell phones and PDAs, as well as digital appliances through wireless connec- tion, without having to connect any cable, to enable data exchange.

  • Page 53: Setting The Bluetooth

    SETTING THE BLUETOOTH If you want to listen to the broadcasted sound using the Bluetooth headset or receive the jpeg images from an external device and view them on the TV, listen to music from cell phone(Bluetooth device), you can use the wireless communication without having to connect any cables.

  • Page 54: Set Tv Pin

    TO USE THE BLUETOOTH SET TV PIN To accept connection from an external Bluetooth device or to connect to an external Bluetooth device, the PIN needs to be entered. For details on how to set the PIN of the external Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual of the applicable device.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Headset

    BLUETOOTH HEADSET When you select the Bluetooth headset, you can listen to the TV sound in the Bluetooth headset through wireless communication. You must pair it with any new Bluetooth device before the first use. For details, refer to the user manual of the applicable device.
  • Page 56 Select Y Y e e s s or N N o o . NOTE LG recommends the following headset models. - Only Stereo : Sony Ericsson : HBH-DS980, Motorola : S9, Motorola : S605, Jabra : BT620S There might be an audio delay, depending on the buffer memory size of the headset.

  • Page 57: Managing Registered Bluetooth Device

    Registered Bluetooth Device Registered Bluetooth Device FreePulse_Wireless My Bluetooth Info. My Bluetooth Info. LG L600V Connect Delete MENU Select B B L L U U E E T T O O O O T T H H . Select R R e e g g i i s s t t e e r r e e d d B B l l u u e e t t o o o o t t h h D D e e v v i i c c e e .

  • Page 58: My Bluetooth Information

    TO USE THE BLUETOOTH MY BLUETOOTH INFORMATION This function provides the My Bluetooth Information to the user. "Edit" will be available when TV is not connected with any device. You can edit the My Device Name. You can check the My Device Address. BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Move...

  • Page 59: Receiving Photos Through External Bluetooth Device

    RECEIVING PHOTOS THROUGH EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH DEVICE For details on how to send photos(only JPEG) from the external Bluetooth device to TV, refer to the user manual of the applicable device. Receiving file(s) Close • When you select C C l l o o s s e e with the button, the OSD will disappear.

  • Page 60: To Use The Usb Device

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) When connecting a USB device When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed, automatically. “POP UP MENU” will not be displayed while the OSD including Menu is activated or while the Bluetooth Headset is connected.

  • Page 61: Photo List

    PHOTO LIST The On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV operation. PHOTO( * .JPEG) supporting file Baseline: Max 15360 x 8640 Min : 64 x 64 • Progressive spec out •...
  • Page 62 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Photo Selection and PopUp Menu PHOTO LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Drive1 Up Folder KY107 2009/11/11 KY101 KY101 KY108 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 KY102 KY109 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 KY103 KY110 2009/11/11 2009/11/11 Drive1 KY104 KY111 2009/11/11 2009/11/11...
  • Page 63 Set up the menu in Full-Sized Screen You can change the settings to display photos stored on a USB device, on a full-sized screen. Detailed operations are available on full-sized photo view screen. PHOTO LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Up Folder Drive1 KY107 2009/11/11...
  • Page 64 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Select the S S l l i i d d e e s s h h o o w w , B B G G M M , ( ( R R o o t t a a t t e e ) ) , D D e e l l e e t t e e , O O p p t t i i o o n n or H H i i d d e e button to select the previous or •...

  • Page 65: Music List

    MUSIC LIST Purchased music files(*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be support- ed by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit. The On Screen Display may be different from your TV. Images are an example to assist with the TV opera- tion.
  • Page 66 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 music titles are listed per page. MUSIC LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Title Duration Music Up Folder P P l l a a y y (During stop) : Play the selected music titles.
  • Page 67 If you don't press any button for a while during the play- ing, the play information box (as shown in the below) will float as a screen saver. The ‘Screen Saver’? Screen saver is to prevent screen pixel damage due to an fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time.

  • Page 68: Movie List

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) MOVIE LIST Except 42/50PQ3 *** The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on TV. Displays the movies in the USB folder and supports Play. Allows playback of all movies in the folder and user desired files.
  • Page 69 Screen Components MENU Select M M o o v v i i e e L L i i s s t t . Select U U S S B B . Moves to upper level folder MOVIE LIST No Marked Page 2/3 Current page/Total pages Movie...
  • Page 70 TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Movie Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 6 movie titles are listed per page. MOVIE LIST Page 2/3 No Marked Duration Title Movie Up Folder 720x576 , 120KB Up Folder P P l l a a y y : Play the selected movie titles.
  • Page 71 DivX Audio Language & Subtitle Language French, Spanish, Catalan Basque, Portuguese, Italian, Albanian, Rhaeto-Romanic, Dutch, German, Danish, Swedish, Latin1 Norwegian, Finnish, Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, Scottish, English Czech, Hungarian, Ploish, Romanian, Croatian, Latin2 Slovak, Slovenian, Sorvian Full Screen Picture Size Estonian, the Baltic languages Latvian(Lettish) and Latin4 Subtitle Language Lithuanian, Greenlandic and Lappish...

  • Page 72: Divx Registration Code

    TO USE THE USB DEVICE (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) DIVX REGISTRATION CODE Except 42/50PQ3 *** Confirm the DivX registration code number of the TV. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. With a DivX registration code from other TV, playback of rented or purchased DivX file is not allowed. (Only DivX files matched with the registration code of the purchased TV are playable.) Move Move...

  • Page 73: Deactivation

    DEACTIVATION Except 42/50PQ3 *** Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV. Once this function is executed, a DivX user authentication is required again to see DivX DRM files. Move Move Photo List Photo List Music List Music List Movie List...

  • Page 74: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , J J u u s s t t S S c c a a n n , O O r r i i g g i i n n a a l l , 4 4 : : 3 3 , 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 , Z Z o o o o m m and C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 .
  • Page 75 • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 • C C i i n n e e m m a a Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV Choose Cinema Zoom when you wish the pic- programme in the 14:9 mode.

  • Page 76: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING POWER SAVING (Only 42/50PQ1 *** ) This function allows you to reduce the power It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption. consumption of the TV. The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements and is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home.

  • Page 77: Preset Picture Settings

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset V V i i v v i i d d Strengthen the contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness for vivid picture. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general screen display status.

  • Page 78: Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool)

    PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control (Warm/Medium/Cool) Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colours with more blue. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move •...

  • Page 79: Manual Picture Adjustment

    MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User option C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t • Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture. B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s •...

  • Page 80: Picture Improvement Technology

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY D D y y n n a a m m i i c c C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t ( ( O O f f f f / / L L o o w w / / H H i i g g h h ) ) Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen.

  • Page 81: Advanced - Black(Darkness) Level

    ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL Makes dark parts on the screen look darker. This function works in the following mode: TV, AV, COMPONENT or HDMI. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast Colour Temperature Medium • Brightness • Brightness Dynamic Contrast High •...

  • Page 82: Advanced - Film Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - FILM MODE Makes video clips recorded in film look more natural. This feature operates only in TV, AV and Component 480i/576i mode. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness •...

  • Page 83: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Move • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness • Colour Resetting video configuration... • Colour • Tint • Tint •...

  • Page 84: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method

    PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD A frozen or still picture from a PC/Video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remaining even when you change the image. Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the screen for prolonged periods.

  • Page 85: Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE Except 50/60PS8*** Only 50/60PS8*** Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on Display the slide show to explain the various logo of this TV. and XD Demo off. It is not possible to use D D e e m m o o M M o o d d e e in H H o o m m e e U U s s e e mode. In S S t t o o r r e e D D e e m m o o , D D e e m m o o M M o o d d e e is automatically set to O O n n .

  • Page 86: Mode Setting

    PICTURE CONTROL MODE SETTING We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. Mode Setting OPTION Move Selecting the environment. Menu Language : English Choose the setting mode you want.

  • Page 87: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each programme.

  • Page 88: Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d , M M u u s s i i c c , C C i i n n e e m m a a , S S p p o o r r t t or G G a a m m e e and you can also adjust T T r r e e b b l l e e , B B a a s s s s .

  • Page 89: Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode

    SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjusting the audio equalizer. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance • SRS TruSurround XT Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode...

  • Page 90: Clear Voice Ii

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II...

  • Page 91: Balance

    BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice II : Off Clear Voice II : Off • Level • Level Balance Balance Balance Balance...

  • Page 92: Selecting Audio Out

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SELECTING AUDIO OUT (Except 42/50PQ1 *** ) Select M M o o n n i i t t o o r r O O u u t t or V V a a r r i i a a b b l l e e o o u u t t to connect the audio outputs. M M o o n n i i t t o o r r O O u u t t It sounds connected to AV eqiupment input including exterior amp.

  • Page 93: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Move Move Move Balance Auto Volume Balance : Off Sound Mode : Standard Clear Voice II Sound Mode : Off : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT : Off •...

  • Page 94: Tv Speakers On/ Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/ OFF SETUP You can adjust the TV internal speaker status. In A A V V , C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t , R R G G B B and H H D D M M I I with HDMI to DVI cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal.

  • Page 95: I/Ii

    I/II Stereo/Dual Reception When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Q. MENU Select A A U U D D I I O O . Select the sound output. B B r r o o a a d d c c a a s s t t O O n n S S c c r r e e e e n n D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Mono...

  • Page 96: Nicam Reception

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM Reception If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received. When NICAM mono is received, you can select N N I I C C A A M M M M O O N N O O .

  • Page 97: On-Screen Menu Language Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION The installation setup menu appears on the TV screen when it is switched on for the first time. S elect your desired language. * * I I f f y y o o u u w w a a n n t t t t o o c c h h a a n n g g e e L L a a n n g g u u a a g g e e s s e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n MENU Select O O P P T T I I O O N N .

  • Page 98: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the TV is unplugged, reset the clock. TIME TIME Move Move Clock Clock Clock Clock Hour Off Time...

  • Page 99: Auto On/Off Timer Setting

    AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. Two hours after the TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed. The Off time function overrides the On timer function if both are set to the same time.

  • Page 100: Sleep Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Q. MENU Select S S l l e e e e p p T T i i m m e e r r . Select O O f f f f , 1 1 0 0 , 2 2 0 0 , 3 3 0 0 , 6 6 0 0 , 9 9 0 0 , 1 1 2 2 0 0 , 1 1 8 8 0 0 or 2 2 4 4 0 0 M M i i n n .

  • Page 101: Teletext

    TELETEXT Q. MENU MENU AV MODE ENERGY SAVING T T h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e i i s s n n o o t t a a v v a a i i l l a a b b l l e e i i n n a a l l l l c c o o u u n n t t r r i i e e s s . . Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television pro- grammes, share prices and many other topics.

  • Page 102: Fastext

    TELETEXT FASTEXT The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the correspond- ing coloured button. Page selection Press the T T . . O O P P T T button and then use button to select menu.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e T T V V d d o o e e s s n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing The remote control an obstruction.
  • Page 104 APPENDIX T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the + + or - - button.

  • Page 105: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution: Be sure to switch the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.

  • Page 106: Product Specifications

    APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PQ1 *** 50PQ1 *** MODELS 42PQ10R-TA 50PQ10R-TA 1031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1216.7 x 818.1 x 353.0 mm Dimensions with stand 40.5 x 28.3 x 12.1 inches 47 .9 x 32.2 x 13.8 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 1031.2 x 656.7 x 80.8mm 1216.7 x 759.0 x 83.0 mm without stand...
  • Page 107 42PQ3 *** 50PQ3 *** MODELS 42PQ30R-TA 50PQ30R-TA 40.5 x 28.3 x 12.1 inches 47 .9 x 32.2 x 13.8 inches Dimensions with stand 1031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm 1216.7 x 818.1 x 353.0 mm (Width x Height x Depth) 40.5 x 25.8 x 3.1 inches 47 .9 x 29.8 x 3.2 inches without stand...
  • Page 108 APPENDIX 42PS6 *** 50PS6 *** 42PS60R-TA 50PS60R-TA MODELS 42PS60FR-TB 50PS60FR-TB 42PS60FR-TC 50PS60FR-TC 40.9 x 28.5 x 12.1 inches 48.3 x 32.4 x 13.8 inches Dimensions with stand 1040.8 x 725.8 x 308.0 mm 1228.8 x 824.6 x 353.0 mm (Width x Height x Depth) 40.9 x 26.3 x 3.0 inches 48.3 x 30.39 x 3.1 inches without stand...

  • Page 109: Ir Codes

    This feature is not available for all models. C C o o d d e e ( ( H H e e x x a a ) ) F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e ENERGY SAVING, POWER SAVING R/C BUTTON...

  • Page 110: External Control Device Setup

    APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C Setup Connect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V RS-232C IN control system) to control the product’s functions (CONTROL&SERVICE) externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the product back panel.
  • Page 111 Set ID Use this function to specify a set ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. p p . . 1 1 1 1 3 3 OPTION OPTION Move Move Move Menu Language : English Menu Language : English Input Label Input Label SIMPLINK : On...
  • Page 112 APPENDIX Communication Parameters Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) Stop bit : 1 bit Data length : 8 bits Communication code : ASCII code Parity : None Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Command Reference List DATA DATA C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal)
  • Page 113 0 0 5 5 . . V V o o l l u u m m e e C C o o n n t t r r o o l l ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k f f ) ) 0 0 1 1 .
  • Page 114 APPENDIX 1 1 0 0 . . S S h h a a r r p p n n e e s s s s ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k k k ) ) 1 1 5 5 .
  • Page 115 1 1 8 8 . . I I S S M M M M e e t t h h o o d d ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : j j p p ) ) To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen.
  • Page 116 APPENDIX 2 2 1 1 . . T T u u n n e e C C o o m m m m a a n n d d / / C C h h a a n n n n e e l l T T u u n n i i n n g g ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : m m a a ) ) Tune Channel to following Physical number.
  • Page 117 2 2 4 4 . . I I n n p p u u t t s s e e l l e e c c t t ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : x x b b ) ) ( ( M M a a i i n n P P i i c c t t u u r r e e I I n n p p u u t t ) ) To select input source for TV Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...

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