LG 42LA6204 User manual
User Guide
This is a 「User Guide」 installed on the TV.
The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality
improvement.
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Displays information about the current program and/or current time, etc.
1 Move the pointer of the Magic remote control to the top of the TV screen.
2 Click the activated channel banner area.
3 The program details will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen.
✎ Image shown may differ from your TV.
Program name Detailed program information
(for digital broadcast)
Current time
UP
DOWN
Prev./Next Ch. Change Watch
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1 MovetothedesiredchannelonWheel(OK)button.Channelisselected.
2 PressSetasFavorite.
3 Selectthedesiredfavoritechannelgroup.
4 SelectEnter.Favoriteisset.
Channellistwillappear.Selectthedesiredpresetfavoritechannelfrom
FavoriteListAtoD.
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SMART ➾ TV Guide
[In Digital Mode Only]
Obtains information about programs and airtime. Obtains program information
and viewing/recording schedules.
Press Wheel (OK) button after moving to a
programme of your choice to view or view /
record.
Schedule reservation by selecting date/time/channel.
Makes repeat schedule reservation.
[Image shown may differ from your TV.]
After viewing the schedule, makes revisions
or deletions.
Today OO OO. OOOO AM 9:00
TV Guide
Select schedule by date Schedule List CH CH
-24H +24H
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Automatically tunes the channels.
✎ Channels are not registered properly unless the antenna/cable is connected
correctly.
✎ Auto Tuning only sets channels that are currently broadcasting.
✎ If Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear asking for
password.
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Adjusts channels manually and saves the results.
For digital broadcasting, signal strength, etc. can be checked.
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Edits the saved channels.
Set as favorite, block/unblock and Add/Delete etc. the selected channel.
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SMART ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio
Selects the screen aspect ratio.
16:9 Resizes the image ratio to fit a 16:9 screen.
Just Scan
Displays high-quality image without loss.
✎ In DTV/HDMI/Component (over 720p) mode, Just Scan is
available.
Set by
Program
Depending on the input signal, screen aspect ratio changes to 4:3
or 16:9.
4:3 Resizes the image ratio to fit 4:3 screen.
Zoom Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The top and bottom
parts of the image may be cut off.
Zoom2
[Only for SBTVD.]
Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The height of the image
does not change.
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Cinema
Zoom
Formats an image to the cinemascope ratio (2.35:1) and zooms in
on the ratio.
✎ While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn:
- a video with stationary caption (such as network name)
- 4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period
Take caution when using these functions.
✎ Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal.
✎ The screen aspect ratios on HDMI-PC input are available in 4:3 and 16:9 only.
✎ [For models supporting 2160p] When a 2160p signal is input or your PC
resolution is set to 3840 x 2160, the Aspect Ratio is fixed to Just Scan.
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SMART ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving
Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness.
Off Turns off the Energy Saving mode.
Minimum/
Medium/
Maximum
Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
Screen Off
Screen is turned off and only sound is played.
Press any button except Power button on the remote
control to turn the screen back on.
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SMART ➾ Quick Menu ➙ AV Mode
Views the TV with the best picture / audio optimized for different AV modes.
Off Views with the value set at the picture / sound menu.
Soccer Optimizes picture and audio settings for soccer.
Cinema Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies.
Game Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.
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Use the remote control and follow the instructions of the Picture Wizard to
calibrate and adjust for optimum picture quality without expensive pattern
devices or help from a specialist.
Follow the instructions to obtain the optimum picture quality.
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Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program.
Soccer
Optimised picture mode for football matches. The pitch
and kits are presented in vibrant colours, with crystal-
clear images even for fast movements.
Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to
display vivid images.
Standard Displays images in standard levels of contrast,
brightness and sharpness.
Eco The Energy Saver feature changes settings on the TV
to reduce power consumption.
Cinema / Game Displays the optimum picture for movie, game.
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Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts
and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu
is ISF-certified and provided for picture tuning experts.
(ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified TV units.)
ISFccc : Imaging Science Foundation Certified
Calibration Control
✎ Depending on the input signal, the available range of picture modes may
differ.
✎ ꕋ Expert mode is for picture tuning professionals to control and fine-tune
using a specific image. For normal images, the effects may not be dramatic.
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First select a Picture Mode of your choice.
Backlight Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of
the LCD panel.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between bright and dark regions of the
screen.
Brightness Adjusts the overall screen brightness.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the borders between bright and
dark.
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Color Adjusts the colors on the screen darker or lighter.
Tint Adjusts the red/green color balance.
Color Temp. Adjusts the overall tone of colors to warm or cool.
✎ Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed
items for adjustment may differ.
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Calibrates the screen for each picture mode or adjusts picture settings for a
special screen.
First select a Picture Mode of your choice.
Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level according to the
brightness of the image.
Dynamic Color Adjusts colors for more natural-looking colors.
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