LG 42LH250H User manual

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This product qualifies for ENERGYSTARin the "factory default
(Home Use)" setting.
Changing the factory default settings or enabling other fea-
tures may increase power consumption that could exceed the
limits necessary to quality for ENERGYSTAR.
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WARNING /CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFERTO
QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
WARNING/CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREAND ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry
as practical.
WARNING /CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Class B digital device
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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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
receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause (harmful)
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation (of the device).
Any changes or modifications in construction of this
device which are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way
without written authorization from LG Electronics.
Unauthorized modification could void the user's
authority to operate this product

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
O Do not use this apparatus near water.
O Clean only with dry cloth.
O Do not block ventilation openings. Install in
any
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
ODo not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)that produce heat.
ODo not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong, The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
OProtect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
0Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
O Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way,such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a
thunder or lighting storm.
When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure not to
install the TV by the hanging power and signal
cables on the back of the TV.
Do not allow an impact shock or any objects to fall
into the product, and do not drop onto the screen
with something.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord :
It is recommend that appliances be placed upon a
dedicated circuit; that is,asingle outlet circuit which
powers only that appliance and has no additional
outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification
page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not connect too many appliances to the same
AC power outlet asthis could result in fire or elec-
tric shock.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall out-
lets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration,
unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and
have the cord replaced with an exact replacement
part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power
cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as
being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in adoor, or
walked upon. Payparticular attention to plugs, wall
outlets, and the point where the cord exits the
appliance.
Do not make the TV with the power cord plugged
in. Do not use a damaged or loose power cord. Be
sure do grasp the plug when unplugging the power
cord. Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the
TV.
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain,moisture
or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet
hands. Do not install this product near flammable
objects such as gasoline or candles or expose the
TV to direct air conditioning.
Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such asvases, cups,
etc. on or over the apparatus (e.g.on shelves above
the unit).
GROUNDING
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to
prevent possible electric shock. (i.e. a TV with a
three-prong grounded AC plug must be connected
to a three-prong grouned AC outlet) If grounding
methods are not possible, have a qualified electri-
cian instal[ a separate circuit breaker.
Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to
telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.
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Short-circuit
Breaker
Power
Supply
DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS
Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug
must remain readily operable.
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ANTENNAS
Outdoor antenna grounding
Ifan outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precau-
tions below. An outdoor antenna system should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead power linesor
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
come in contact with such power lines or circuits as
death or serious injury can occur.
Besurethe antenna system isgrounded soasto pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in
the U.S.A_provides information with respect to prop-
er grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
chargeunit, sizeof grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode.
Antenna grounding according to the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Ground Clamp Antenna Lead in Wire
NEC: National Electrical Code
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Arl 250, Part H)
Cleaning
When cleaning, unplug the power cord and scrub
gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not
spray water or other liquids directly on the TV as
electric shock may occur. Do not clean with chemi-
cals such as alcohol, thinners or benzene.
O Moving
Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged
and all cables have been removed. It may take 2 or
more people to carry larger TVs. Do not press
against or put stress on the front panel of the TV.
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Ventilation
Install your TV where there isproper ventilation. Do
not install in a confined space such as a bookcase.
Do not cover the product with cloth or other mate-
rials (e.g.) plastic while plugged in. Do not install in
excessivelydusty places.
Ifyou smell smoke or other odors coming from the
TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord
contact an authorized service center.
Donot strongly the panelwith ahandor
press upon
sharpobject such asnail,pencilor pen,or makea
scratchon it.
l!_ Keep product away sunlight.
the from direct
For LCD TV
If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be
a small "flicker" when it is turned on. This is
normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.
Some minute dot defects may be visible on the
screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue
spots. However, they have no adverse effect on
the monitor's performance.
Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your
finger(s) against it for long periods of time.
Doing so may produce some temporary dis-
tortion effects on the screen.
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CONTENTS
WARNING /CAUTION ............................ 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................2
FEATURES OF THIS TV ............................. 7 Entry Modes ................................................... 43
Photo List ....................................................... 45
Music List ....................................................... 49
Accessories ...................................................... 8
Front Panel Information ..................................... 9
Back Panel Information .................................... 10
Stand Instruction ............................................. 12
VESAWall Mounting ........................................ 14
Cable Management ......................................... 15
Desktop Pedestal Installation ............................ 16
Swivel Stand.................................................... 16
Attaching the TV to a desk ............................... 17
Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling
Whenthe TV is usedon a stand .......................... 18
Antenna or Cable Connection .......................... 19
Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control .................. 52
Preset Picture Settings
- Picture Mode - Preset ............................... 54
- Color Tone Preset ..................................... 55
Manual Picture Adjustment - User Mode .......... 56
Picture Improvement Technology ..................... 57
Advanced Control- Black (Darkness) Level....... 58
Advanced Control - EyeCare ........................... 59
Advanced Control- Film Mode ......................... 60
Picture Reset .................................................. 61
Demo mode .................................................... 61
HD ReceiverSetup .......................................... 20
DVD Setup ..................................................... 23
VCR Setup ..................................................... 25
Other A/V Source Setup ................................. 26
PC Setup ........................................................ 27
USBConnection ............................................. 33
Remote Control Functions ............................... 34
Turning On TV ................................................ 3;6
Channel Selection ........................................... 3;6
Volume Adjustment ......................................... 3;6
On-Screen Menus Selection ............................. 3;7
Channel Setup
- Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) ........................... 3;8
- Add /Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) ...... 3;9
- Channel Editing ........................................ 40
Channel Label ................................................. 41
Input List ........................................................ 42
Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) ................. 62
Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode) .............. 63;
Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode ........... 64
- SRSTruSurround XT ................................. 65
Clear Voice ..................................................... 66
Balance .......................................................... 67
TV Speakers On/Off Setup .............................. 68
Audio Reset ................................................... 69
Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setup ........................... 70
Audio Language .............................................. 71
On-Screen Menus Language Selection .............. 72
Caption Mode
- Analog Broadcasting System Captions ....... 73;
- Digital Broadcasting System Captions ........ 74
- Caption Option ....................................... 75
Clock Setting
- Auto Clock Setup .................................... 76
- Manual Clock Setup ................................. 77
Auto On/Off Time Setting .............................. 78
Sleep Timer Setting ......................................... 79
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Set Password & Lock System ........................... 80
Channel Blocking ............................................ 85
Movie & TV Rating ......................................... 84
Downloadable Rating ...................................... 87
External Input Blocking .................................... 88
Troubleshooting .............................................. 89
Maintenance ................................................... 9]
Product Specifications ..................................... 9]
IR Codes ........................................................ 92
Open Source License ...................................... 94
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FEATURES OF THIS TV
H-'-,ml HDMI rM,the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC."
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
F_q IDOLBY "Dolby "and the doub[e-D symbol are trademarks of
DIGITAL J Dolby Laboratories.
View videos and photos and listen to music on your
TV through USB 2.0 ('videos' dependent on model). sfs
TruSurround XT
S[S_is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
High-definition television. High-resolution digital
t_f__, television broadcast and playback system composed
of roughly a million or more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio
screens, and AC3 digital audio. A subset of digital
television, HDTV formats include 1080i and 720p
resolutions.
CLEAR
VOICE II
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of
human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue
audible when background noise swells.
inv,s,ble
h. SPEAKER.=I
LG TV include a unique invisible speaker system,
tuned by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson.
Speakers are embedded in strategic spots behind the
front cabinet and use minute vibrations to turn the
entire front bezel into the speaker system. The result
is a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio by
increasing the "sweet spot': giving a wider and richer
sound field.
Matches the original frame rate of the film for a more
film-like experience
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PREPERATION
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.
The accessories included may differ from the images below.
Owner's Manual CD Manual Remote Control,
Batteries Power Cord
Not included with all models
Polishing Cloth
* Wipe spots on the exterior only with
the polishing cloth.
* Do not wipe roughly when removing
stain. Excessive pressure may cause
scratch or discoloration. D-sub 15 pin Cable
When using the VGA(D-sub 15 pin
cable) PC connection, the user
must use shielded signal interface
cables with ferrite cores to maintain
standards compliance.
x4 x2
Bolts for stand assembly
(Refer to R12) Torx plus
Star head screw
(Refer to R12)
Screw for stand fixing
(Refer to R17)
Protection Cover
(Refer to R13)
Protective Bracket and Bolt for
Power Cord
(This feature is not available for all models.)
(Refer to R1S)
Cable Holder
(Refer to R15) Plug in type holder
(Refer to R15)
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FRONTPANELINFORMATION
Image shown may differ from your TV.
SPEAKER
Remote Control Sensor,
Power/Standby Indkator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.
-- CHANNEL (A,T)
Buttons
__ VOLUME (+,-)
Buttons
-- ENTER Button
-- MENU Button
-- INPUT Button
-- POWER Button
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