LG 42LG70 Series Installation guide

42LG70
42” CLASS LCD 1080P HDTV
(42.0” diagonal)
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 40,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• TruMotion 120Hz
• 4x HDMI™V.1.3 with Deep Color
• Intelligent Sensor
• 24p Real Cinema
• AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)
• Clear Voice
• LG SimpLink™Connectivity
• Invisible Speaker System
• USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
• ISFccc
FULL HD 1080P RESOLUTION
Displays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture.
INTELLIGENT SENSOR
Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG’s “Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its
surroundings. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness
and white balance. The result is a picture optimized for it’s surroundings, more pleasing to watch and which can also save up to 50% in
power consumption.
24P REAL CINEMA
Hi-def movies run at the 24 frames per second speed that they were originally filmed in, making your home-cinema experience one step
closer to a “Real Cinema” experience.
CLEAR VOICE TECHNOLOGY
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of human voice frequency range to provide high-quality dialogue when background noise swells.
LG SIMPLINK
Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection.

LCD PANEL
Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p
Brightness (cd/m2) 500
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 40,000:1
Viewing Angle 178º x 178º
Response Time (Grey to Grey) 2.7ms
Wide Color Control •
TruMotion 120Hz •
Life Span (Typical) 60,000 hours
BROADCASTING SYSTEM
Analog •
ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM •
VIDEO
XD Engine™ •
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
- HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p
- Component 1080p/1080i/720p
- RF 1080i/720p
Enhanced Line Doubler •
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter) • (3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 4 Modes
Black Stretcher (Black Level Enhancer) •
24p Cinema (Film Mode) 5:5/3:2
Picture Reset •
AV Mode (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes
Picture Selection Mode 8 Modes
ISFccc •
Intelligent Sensor Mode •
DTV Signal Strength Indicator •
AUDIO
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP) •
Audio Outout Power (Watts - THD 10%) 10W + 10W
Speaker System Details 2Way4System(Invisible Speaker)
Dolby® Digital Decoder •
Surround System Type SRS TruSurround XT™
Bass/Treble/Balance Controls •
Auto Volume Leveler •
Sound Mode 4 Modes
Mute •
SPECIAL FEATURES
Intelligent Sensor •
1080P Source Input
- HDMI 60p/30p/24p
- Component 60p/30p/24p
- RGB 60p
A/V Input Navigation •
Auto Navigation •
Input Labeling •
Quick View (Previous Channel) •
TruMotion 120Hz Demo On/Off •
Picture Still / Freeze •
Clear Voice (On/Off) •
Quick Setup Guide •
Parental Control w/V-Chip •
Key Lock •
Closed Caption •
LG SimpLink™ (HDMI CEC) •
Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish
EZ Menus (High Performance Interface) •
Channel Add/Delete •
Favorite Channel •
Auto Clock •
Manual Clock •
On/Off Timer •
Sleep Timer •
Auto Off (When no video is present) •
SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1
HDMI/HDCP In 1
USB 2.0 (Music and Photos only) 1 (JPEG/MP3)
RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1
L/R Audio/Component Video In 1
REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
L/R Audio Out 1
S-Video In 1
HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio 2
Digital Audio Out 2 (1 Coaxial/1 Optical)
HDMI/HDCP Input 3 (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - PC 1
PC Audio Input 1
RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1
Remote Control In (IR) 1
CABINET/ACCESSORIES
Cabinet Style Table Top
Cabinet Color Glossy Piano-black
Remote Control Type Universal
Stand Swivel (degrees) 20º / 20º
VESA® Compatible (W x H) 200mm x 200mm
POWER
Consumption (Typical) n/a
Stand-by Consumption >1W
Energy Star Compliant •
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions w/out stand (W x H x D) 40.4” x 27.1” x 4.4”
Weight w/out stand 42.1 lbs
Dimensions w/stand (W x H x D) 40.4” x 28.9” x 11.6”
Weight w/stand 47.8 lbs
Dimensions w/packaging (W x H x D) 52.4” x 30.4” x 10.1”
Weight in package 58.4 lbs
UPC 719192172975
Limited Warranty 1YearParts/Labor
42LG70 LCD 1080P HDTV
42” Class (42.0” diagonal)
DIMENSIONS/REMOTE/INPUTS/OUTPUTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
40.4”
27.1” 28.9”
22.9”
4.4”
11.6”
7.9”
(200mm)
7.9”
(200mm)
SIDE
BACK
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. • 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Customer Service and Technical Support: [phone] • LGusa.com
© 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. “LG Life’s Good” is a registered trademark of LG Corp.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice. 08/04/08

42LG70
42LG70
Published March 2009
Training Manual
LCD DIRECT VIEW

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OUTLINE
OUTLINE
•BallastBoard
• Main Board
•T-CONBoard
Circuit Board Operation, Troubleshooting of :
• Switch mode Power Supply
Section 1
Section 2
Contact Information, Preliminary Matters, Specifications,
LCD Overview, General Troubleshooting Steps,
Signal Distribution, Disassembly Instructions and Voltages
• Ft Control Board

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42LG70 LCD Direct View Display
Section 1
This Section will cover Contact Information and remind the Technician of Important Safety Precautions for
the Customers Safety as well as the Technician and the Equipment.
Basic Troubleshooting Techniques which can save time and money sometimes can be overlooked. These
techniques will also be presented.
This Section will get the Technician familiar with the Disassembly, Identification and Layout of the LCD
Display Panel.
At the end of this Section the Technician should be able to Identify the Circuit Boards and have the ability
and knowledge necessary to safely remove and replace any Circuit Board or Assembly.
Overview of Topics to be Discussed
Overview of Topics to be Discussed

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this training manual is intended for use by persons possessing an adequate background in
electrical equipment, electronic devices, and mechanical systems. In any attempt to repair a major Product,
personal injury and property damage can result. The manufacturer or seller maintains no liability for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in conjunction with its use. When servicing this
product, under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered without permission from LG
Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or
user injury. If wires, screws, clips, straps, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for
service, they must be returned to their original positions and properly fastened.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, disconnect the power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required for
diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks. Also be
aware that many household products present a weight hazard. At least two people should be involved in the
installation or servicing of such devices. Failure to consider the weight of an product could result in physical
injury.
Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)
Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)

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Today’s sophisticated electronics are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. ESD can weaken or damage
the electronics in a manner that renders them inoperative or reduces the time until their next failure.
Connect an ESD wrist strap to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Alternatively,
you can touch your finger repeatedly to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Before
removing a replacement part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a ground connection point or
unpainted metal in the product. Handle the electronic control assembly by its edges only. When
repackaging a failed electronic control assembly in an anti-static bag, observe these same precautions.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the
equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the receiver is connected; or consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ESD Notice
ESD Notice
(Electrostatic Static Discharge)
(Electrostatic Static Discharge)

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LG Contact Information
LG Contact Information
Also available on the
Also available on the
Plasma page
Plasma page New Training Materials on
New Training Materials on
the Learning Academy site
the Learning Academy site
Customer Service (and Part Sales) [phone]
Technical Support (and Part Sales) [phone]
USA Website (GSFS) http://gsfs-america.lge.com
Customer Service Website us.lgservice.com
LG Web Training lge.webex.com
LG CS Academy lgcsacademy.com
LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. 201
James Record Road, Huntsville,
AL, 35813.
http://136.166.4.200
Published March 2009 by LG Technical Support and Training
32LG40, 32LH30, 37LH55, 42LG60, 42LG70, 42LH20, 42LH40, 42LH50, 42LH90, 42SL80,
47LG90, 47LH85
42PG20, 42PQ20, 42PQ30, 50PG20, 50PS80, 50PS60, 60PS11
Plasma Panel
Alignment Handbook
Presentations
with Audio/Video
and Screen Marks
LCD-DV:
PLASMA:

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Safety and Handling Regulations
1. Approximately 20 minute pre-run time is required before any adjustments are
performed.
2. Refer to the Voltage Sticker on the Switch Mode Power Supply silk screening. (+/- ½
volt).
3. Be cautious of electric shock from the Backlight section, it uses high voltage AC. Check
that the Power Supply and Drive Circuits are completely discharged because of residual
current stored before Circuit Board removal.
4. C-MOS circuits are sensitive to static electricity.
Use caution when dealing with these IC and circuits.
5. Exercise care when making voltage and waveform checks to prevent costly short
circuits from damaging the unit.
6. Be cautious of lost screws and other metal objects to prevent a possible short in the
circuitry.
1. Check the appearance of the Replacement Panel and Circuit Boards for both physical
damage and part number accuracy.
2. Check the model label. Verify model names and board model matches.
3. Check details of defective condition and history. Example: Oscillator failure dead set, etc…
Checking Points to be Considered
LCD Overview
LCD Overview

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Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Define, Localize, Isolate and Correct
•Define Look at the symptom carefully and determine what circuits could be causing
the failure. Use your senses Sight, Smell, Touch and Hearing. Look for burned parts and
check for possible overheated components. Capacitors will sometimes leak dielectric material
and give off a distinct odor. Frequency of power supplies will change with the load, or listen for
relay closing etc. Observation of the front Power LED may give some clues.
•Localize After carefully checking the symptom and determining the circuits to be
checked and after giving a thorough examination using your senses the first check should
always be the DC Supply Voltages to those circuits under test. Always confirm the supplies
are not only the proper level but be sure they are noise free. If the supplies are missing check
the resistance for possible short circuits.
•Isolate To further isolate the failure, check for the proper waveforms with the
Oscilloscope to make a final determination of the failure. Look for correct Amplitude Phasing
and Timing of the signals also check for the proper Duty Cycle of the signals. Sometimes
“glitches” or “road bumps” will be an indication of an imminent failure.
•Correct The final step is to correct the problem. Be careful of ESD and make sure to
check the DC Supplies for proper levels. Make all necessary adjustments and lastly always
perform a Safety AC Leakage Test before returning the product back to the Customer.

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This section of the manual will discuss the specifications of the 42LG70
LCD Direct View Display Panel.
42LG70 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION
42LG70 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION

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Basic Specifications
Basic Specifications
• Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080)
• 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• TruMotion 120Hz
• 4x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color
• Intelligent Sensor
• 24p Real Cinema
• AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)
• Clear Voice
• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity
• Invisible Speaker System
• USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
• ISFccc

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Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 1
Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 1
Full HD 1080p Resolution
Displays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture.
TruMotion 120Hz
Advance 120Hz panel provides clear, smooth images, even during fast action
scenes creating a stable structure for a crisper picture.
Intelligent Sensor
Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG’s
“Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a
sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including
brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance. The result is a picture
optimized for it’s surroundings, more pleasing to watch and which can also save up
to 50% in power consumption.
24p Real Cinema
Hi-def movies run at exactly 24 frames per second speed that they were originally
filmed in, making your home-cinema experience one step closer to a “Real Cinema”
experience.

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Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 2
Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 2
Clear Voice Technology
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice
frequency range to provide high-quality dialogue when background noise
swells.
SIMPLINK
Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the
existing HDMI connection.
Invisible Speaker System
A new invisible speaker system tuned by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark
Levinson. This unique system incorporates speaker actuators around the
perimeter of the entire bezel, eliminating traditional speaker drivers and
associated grills. This not only allows for a sleek, finished look, but also
offers a wider “sweet spot” by creating a virtual “wall” of sound.

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TOP PORTION
BOTTOM PORTION
Remote Control Familiarization
Remote Control Familiarization

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Accessing the Service Menu
Accessing the Service Menu
REMOTE
TOP PORTION
SIDE KEYS
To access the Service Menu.
1) Turn the Set On
2) Simultaneously, Press and
“Hold” the Menu Key on the
Side Key pad and Press and
“Hold” the Menu Key on the
Remote approximately 5
seconds.
3) If Customer’s Menu appears,
continue to hold until it
disappears.
4) The Service Menu appears
Note: It is possible, dependant upon the Software Version,
a Password may be required to enter the Service Menu.
If a password is required, enter
0000

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Side Input Jacks
Rear and Side Input Jacks
Rear and Side Input Jacks
Main
Board
Orientation
Rear Input Jacks

42LG70 Dimensions
7.9"
200mm
27.1"
688.34mm
13.55"
344.17mm
40.4"
1026.16mm
Remove 4 screws to
remove stand for
wall mount
Model No.
Serial No.
Label
16.1"
410mm
22.9"
581.66mm
28.9"
734mm
4.4"
111.8mm
11.6"
294.6mm
Center
7.9"
200mm
5.4"
138mm
7.9"
200mm
11.2"
285mm
1.8"
45.6mm
Weight without Stand: 42.1 lb
Weight with Stand: 47.8 lb
There must be at least 4 inches of Clearance on all sides
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42LG70 Product Dimensions
42LG70 Product Dimensions

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This section of the manual will discuss Disassembly, Layout and Circuit
Board Identification, of the 42LG70 LCD Direct View Television.
Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a
better understanding of the disassembly procedures, the layout
of the printed circuit boards and be able to identify each board.
DISASSEMBLY SECTION
DISASSEMBLY SECTION

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Removing the Back Cover
Removing the Back Cover
The Stand does not need to be removed
Remove the 16 screws indicated.
Pay attention to the size and type of screw
as there are many different types.
Putting in the improper screw when
reassembling may Cause damage.