LG 42LBX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca...
  • Page 3: Warning / Caution

    Article 820-40 of the National Do not attempt to modify this product in any way Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for without written authorization from LG Electronics. proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the Unauthorized modification could void the user’s...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of the appliance, and have the cord replaced or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with an exact replacement part by an authorized with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use servicer.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS MEDIA HOST WARNING / CAUTION MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST HOST ......SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entry Modes .
  • Page 7 TIME SETTING Clock Setting - Auto Clock Setup ........- Manual Clock Setup .
  • Page 8: Features Of This Tv

    16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. A subset of digital LG TV with this logo can play MP3 music from a television, HDTV formats include 1080i and 720p MP3 player, such as iPOD, and JPEG images from a resolutions.
  • Page 9: Preparation

    TV INPUT 1.5V 1.5V LCD TV PLASMA TV Owner's Manual BACK BACK http://www.lgusa.com www.lg.ca Copyright© 2007 LGE, AUTO DEMO M/C EJECT All Rights Reserved. Owner’s Manual CD Manual Remote Control Batteries Slightly wipe stained spot on the exterior only with the polishing cloth for the product exterior if there is stain or fingerprint on surface of the exterior.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Information

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. NOTE: If your product has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the product with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your product, use it). CHANNEL ) Buttons VOLUME...
  • Page 11: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. USB Input port S-VIDEO AV IN 2 ANTENNA/ ANTENNA/ CABLE IN CABLE IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN /DVI /DVI /DVI HDMI/DVI IN AV (Audio/Video) IN 1, 2 Connect a HDMI signal to 1, 2 or 3. Connect audio/video output from an external device to these jacks.
  • Page 12: Attaching The Tv To A Wall

    PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A WALL Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. This feature is not available for all models. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product.
  • Page 13: How To Remove The Cable Management

    BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Connect the cables as necessary. To connect an additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. 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 as shown. (Insert it as pushing the loops on the both sides of the cable management.) CABLE MANAGEMENT...
  • Page 14: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches VESA WALL MOUNTING This product accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. (optional) There 4 threaded holes are available for attaching the bracket. 42/47 inches: 600mm 52 inches: 800mm 400mm...
  • Page 15: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna ANTENNA/ ANTENNA/ Socket ANTENNA/ CABLE IN...
  • Page 16: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.
  • Page 17: How To Connect

    When connecting HDMI cable 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to H H D D M M I I / / D D V V I I I I N N 1 1 , 2 2 or 3 3 jack on the set. RGB IN HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO...
  • Page 18 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting HDMI to DVI cable ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO REMOTE RGB(PC) CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL (RGB/DVI) RS-232C IN COMPONENT IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO MONO AUDIO DVI-DTV OUTPUT...
  • Page 19: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP When connecting Component cable 1. How to connect VI IN AUDIO RGB(PC) CONT (RGB/DVI) 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 1 1 jacks on the set. COMPONENT IN (CONTR Match the jack colors...
  • Page 20: When Connecting With An S-Video Cable

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with an S-Video cable 1. How to connect AUDIO Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO S S - - V V I I D D E E O O input on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the A A U U D D I I O O input jacks on the set.
  • Page 21: Vcr Setup

    VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. When connecting with an antenna ANTENNA/ CABLE IN...
  • Page 22 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a RCA cable 1. How to connect ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 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 colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, ANT OUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 23: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting D-sub 15 pin cable 1. How to connect Connect the RGB output of the PC to the R R G G B B RGB IN ( ( P P C C ) ) jack on the set.
  • Page 24 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting HDMI to DVI cable ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO REMOTE RGB(PC) CONTROL IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL COAXIAL RS-232C IN COMPONENT IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO MONO AUDIO DVI-PC OUTPUT...
  • Page 25 NOTES Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may PC graphic card can not be changed, change the not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. PC graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card. Check the image on your TV.
  • Page 26: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Overview When the RGB input of the set is connected to a PC Output, I I N N P P U U T T Select RGB-PC with using the button on the remote control.
  • Page 27 Adjustment for screen Resolution, Position, Size, Phase, Reset button to select R R e e s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n , P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n , S S i i z z e e , or Resolution P P h h a a s s e e .
  • Page 28: Other A/V Source Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to connect 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 external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and S-VIDEO Audio Right = red )
  • Page 29: Audio Out Setup

    AUDIO OUT SETUP Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. AUDIO 1. How to connect Analog Connect audio outputs to the TV’s A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T jacks. ANTENNA/ CABLE IN Set the “TV Speaker option - Off”...
  • Page 30: Watching Tv /Channel Control

    WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MEDIA HOST MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST HOST TV INPUT TV INPUT mode control Controls the MEDIA MEDIA mode.
  • Page 31: Remote Control Effective Range

    POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on the mode. In AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 input sources, screen returns to TV INPUT the last TV channel. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence: Antenna, Cable, AV1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 (Antenna, Cable, AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 input sources are linked automatically, only if these are connected ).
  • Page 32: Turning On Tv

    TV INPUT WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV TV INPUT TV INPUT INPUT First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. ( or POWER ) , C C H H ( ( I I N N P P U U T T In standby mode, press the but- C C H H ( (...
  • Page 33: On-Screen Menus Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD ( On Screen Display ) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select each menu. Press the button and then use button to display the available menus.
  • Page 34: Channel Setup

    WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes.
  • Page 35: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)

    TV INPUT TV IN TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) A password is required to gain access to Manual Tuning menu if the Lock System is turned on. If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received.
  • Page 36: Channel Editing

    WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Channel Editing From the default channel list created from the Auto Tuning channel search, you can create two different types of chan- nel lists in memory: “custom list” and “favorite channel list”.
  • Page 37: Input List

    INPUT LIST TV INPUT INPUT Press theI I N N P P U U T T button to display external device that is con- AV 2 nected to the unit, on screen. E E N N T T E E R R Press the button to change the input to the active external device.
  • Page 38: Simplink

    WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL TV INPUT TV INPUT This operates only for the devices with the logo. Please check the logo. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without addi- tional cables and settings.
  • Page 39 SimpLink Functions D D i i r r e e c c t t P P l l a a y y After connecting AV devices to TV, you can directly control the devices and play media TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT without additional settings.
  • Page 40: Input Label

    WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV /CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Sets a label to each input source which is not in use when you press INPUT button. Language : English M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button to...
  • Page 41: Media Host Media Host

    MEDIA HOST MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST HOST ENTRY MODES [Media Host Menu] When you connect a USB device or press the button, this screen is displayed, automatically. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder. Press the button to select the desired item.
  • Page 42: Photo List

    MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST PHOTO LIST It’s available to playback the photo file (*.jpg) in the USB device. The On Screen Display may be different from your set. Images are an example to assist with the TV operation. Screen Components Usable USB memory Current page/Total pages...
  • Page 43: Photo Selection And Popup Menu

    Photo Selection and PopUp Menu As shown, up to 15 thumbnail photos are listed per page. C C H H ( ( Use the button to navigate in the thumbnail photo page. Use the M M A A R R K K button to mark or unmark a photo.
  • Page 44 MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST 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. C C H H ( ( Use the button to navigate the thumbnail...
  • Page 45 O O p p t t i i o o n n : Set values for S S l l i i d d e e S S p p e e e e d d and M M u u s s i i c c f f o o l l d d - - e e r r .
  • Page 46: Music List

    MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST MEDIA MEDIA HOST HOST MUSIC LIST TV INPUT TV INPUT TV IN TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Purchased music files (*.MP3) may contain copyright restrictions. Playback of these files may not be supported by this model. Music file on your USB device can be played by this unit.
  • Page 47 Music Selection and PopUp Menu As shown , up to 8 music titles are listed per page. C C H H ( ( Use the button to navigate in the music titles page. M M A A R R K K button to mark or unmark a music.
  • Page 48: Picture Control

    TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT 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.
  • Page 49: Preset Picture Settings

    BACK BACK BACK BACK PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS PICTURE SOUND SOUND PICTURE SOUND PICTURE SOUND PICTURE MARK MARK MARK USB EJECT USB EJECT MARK USB EJECT MARK USB EJECT USB EJECT Picture Mode -Preset Picture Mode adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the Picture Mode menu based on the program category.
  • Page 50: Color Tone -Preset

    PICTURE CONTROL TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT 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. When selecting Picture Mode options (Dynamic, Standard and Mild), C C o o l l o o r r T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e is automatically change.
  • Page 51: Manual Picture Adjustment

    TV INPUT TV INP TV INPUT TV INPUT MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode -User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. Picture Mode : User1 Color Temperature : Cool Advanced BACK BACK BACK M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button to...
  • Page 52: Color Tone -User Mode

    TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL Color Tone -User Mode You can also adjust the detailed settings(Red, Green, Blue) by selecting the U U s s e e r r menu. This feature operate only if the picture mode set U U s s e e r r 1 1 or U U s s e e r r 2 2 .
  • Page 53: Xd - Picture Improvement Technology

    TV INPU TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT XD is LG Electronics unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an digital signal process- ing algorithm. When selecting Picture Mode options (Dynamic, Standard and Mild), XD is automatically change to Auto.
  • Page 54: Advanced -Cinema 3:2 Pulldown Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED -CINEMA 3:2 PULLDOWN MODE TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. This feature is disable only in RGB-PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or Component1,2(except 480i) mode. When you operate Cinema (3:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display (This function is only...
  • Page 55: Advanced - Black (Darkness) Level

    ADVANCED - BLACK (DARKNESS) LEVEL TV INPUT TV INP TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature operates only in HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, AV1, or AV2 mode.
  • Page 56: Advanced - Trum

    PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - TruM TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Set up the TV for best picture with film judder cancellation that provides stunningly steady movements. This feature is disable in RGB-PC, HDMI-PC mode. And when HDMI is set to the PC in I I n n p p u u t t L L a a b b e e l l , T T r r u u M M is also disable.
  • Page 57: Trum Demo

    TruM DEMO TV INPUT TV INPU TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Use it to see the difference between TruM Demo on and TruM Demo off. Picture Mode : User1 M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button Color Temperature...
  • Page 58: Picture Reset

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Use to quickly reset all the Picture menu options to their original factory preset values. Picture Mode : User1 M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button Color Temperature...
  • Page 59: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER ( AUTO VOLUME ) TV INPUT TV INPU TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Scans for changes in sound levels during commercials, then adjusts the sound to match the specified audio level. Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV pro- gram.
  • Page 60: Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode)

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjust- BACK BACK BACK ment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the PICTURE SOUND program content. PICTURE PICTURE SOUND...
  • Page 61: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE TV INPUT TV INP TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the A A U U D D I I O O menu.
  • Page 62: Balance

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. Sound Mode : Standard M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button to Auto Volume...
  • Page 63: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup

    STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP BACK BACK BACK BACK ( Secondary Audio Program ) that accompanies the stereo pro- PICTURE SOUND PICTU gram if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE...
  • Page 64: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. Sound Mode : Standard M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button...
  • Page 65: Key Lock

    AUDIO LANGUAGE TV INPUT TV IN TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Other languages may be available if a digital signal is pro- vided by the broadcasting station. This feature operate only in DTV/CADTV mode. Language : English M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button to...
  • Page 66: On-Screen Menus Language Selection

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected lan- guage. First select your language. Language : English M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button...
  • Page 67: Caption Mode

    BACK CAPTION MODE BACK BACK SOUND SOUND PICTURE PICTURE SOUND PICTURE PICTURE MARK MARK MARK USB EJECT USB EJECT MARK MARK USB EJECT USB EJECT Caption must be provided to help people with hearing loss watch C C C C button to select Caption O O n n or O O f f f f .
  • Page 68: Analog Broadcasting System Captions

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Analog Broadcasting System Captions Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays informa- tion at any position on the screen and is usually the pro- gram's dialog.
  • Page 69: Digital Broadcasting System Captions

    TV INPUT TV INPU TV INPUT TV INPUT TV INPUT Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set Language : English M M E E N N U U Press the button and then use button...

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