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Operating Guide  7

- This is a simplified representation of front panel. 

Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.

Controls

Controls

Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Controls

CH

VOL

MENU

INPUT

ENTER

INPUT

INPUT

ENTER

ENTER

INPUT

ENTER

POWER Button

Remote Control Sensor

VOLUME (

F

F

,

G

G

) Buttons

CHANNEL (

E

E

, 

D

D

) Buttons

MENU Button

INPUT Button

ENTER Button

Summary of Contents for 42PX7DC

Page 1: ...ur TV Retain this manual for future reference Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service Model Number Serial Number MODEL 42PX7DC LG Electronics U S A Inc ...

Page 2: ...use 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 reloc...

Page 3: ... instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polar...

Page 4: ...ts 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 author...

Page 5: ...h 22 Channel Label Setup 23 Main Input 23 Sub Input 24 Set ID 24 Video Menu Options EZ Picture 25 Manual Picture Control Custom Option 25 Color Temperature Control 25 Video Reset 25 Audio Menu Options Audio Language 26 EZ SoundRite EZ Sound 26 Manual Sound Control Custom Option 26 Front Surround 27 TV Speakers On Off Setup 27 BBE 28 Stereo SAP Broadcasts Setup 28 Time Menu Options Auto Clock Setup...

Page 6: ...ge of vision Your flat panel plasma screen offers an exceptionally broad viewing angle over 160 degrees This means that the display is clear and visible to viewers anywhere in the room who can see the screen Wide Screen The screen of the Plasma Display is so wide that your viewing experience is as if you are in a theater Multimedia Connect your plasma display to a PC and you can use it for confere...

Page 7: ...n may be somewhat different from your TV Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls CH VOL MENU INPUT ENTER INPUT INPUT ENTER ENTER INPUT ENTER POWER Button Remote Control Sensor VOLUME F F G G Buttons CHANNEL E E D D Buttons MENU Button INPUT Button ENTER Button ...

Page 8: ...INTERFACE RESET RESET RESET RESET UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 1 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel AC IN AUDIO IN RGB DVI RGB IN PC DTV REMOTE CONTROL OUT SPEAKER OUT RJP INTERFACE HDMI1 DVI IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL SERVICE ONLY AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN HDMI IN 2 ANTENNA IN M P I RESET UPDATE ...

Page 9: ...1 RGB2 HDMI1 DVIand HDMI2 input sources AV1 AV2 Component input sources are linked automatically only if these are connected FAV Scrolls the Favorite channels EZ PIC Selects a factory preset picture mode depending on the viewing environment MUTE Switches the sound on or off Refer to p 38 TIMER Lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns itself off automati cally VOLUME UP DOWN Increase...

Page 10: ...y other programmed equipment on or off depending on mode SIGNAL Displays the digital signal strength ADJUST Adjusts screen position size and phase in PC mode EZ SOUND Selects the sound appropriate for the pro gram s character SAP Selects MTS sound Mono Stereo and SAP in Analog mode Change the audio language in DTV mode CHANNEL UP DOWN Scrolls through available channels in EZ Scan memory FLASHBK Tu...

Page 11: ... a wall by using the TV Wall brackets This TV s stand is sold separately Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV Joining the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling If the set will be mounted on a desk top insert the 2 eye bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes as shown Install the wall brackets on the wall with 2 bolts not supplied with the product as shown Match...

Page 12: ...s 2 inches INPUT INPUT ENTER ENTER Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation INPUT ENTER INPUT INPUT ENTER ENTER The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall or on a desktop etc The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally Installation Instructions Installation Instructions For proper ventilation allow a clearance of 4 on each side and the top 2 36 on the bottom and...

Page 13: ...two TV s install a 2 Way Signal Splitter in the connections If the antenna is not installed properly contact your deal er for assistance 2 ANTENNA ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN M P I INTERFACE 1 Multi family Dwellings Apartments Connect to wall antenna socket Single family Dwellings Houses Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna Outdoor Antenna Wall Antenna Socket VHF Antenna UHF Antenna RF Coaxial Wire ...

Page 14: ... the screen Connection Option 1 Set VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 and then tune the TV to the same channel number Connection Option 2 1 Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR s output jacks to the TV input jacks as shown in the figure When connecting the TV to VCR match the jack colors Video yellow Audio Left white and Audio Right red If you connect an S VIDEO output from VCR to the...

Page 15: ... Use the INPUT button on the remote control to select Component If connected to S VIDEO select the AV1 or AV2 external input source 3 Refer to the DVD player s manual for operating instructions DVD Setup DVD Setup R AUDIO L S VIDEO B R R AUDIO L DVD or HDMI DVD OUTPUT INTERFACE INTERFACE SERVICE ONLY OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 1 When supporting HDMI 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI1 DVI IN ...

Page 16: ...R OUT 8 SPEAKER OUT 8 AC INPUT R AUDIO L RGB DTV OUTPUT B R R AUDIO L When supporting HDMI AUDIO IN RGB DVI AUDIO IN RGB DVI SPEAKER OUT 8 SPEAKER OUT 8 AUDIO IN RGB DVI SPEAKER OUT 8 R AUDIO L DVI DTV OUTPUTHDMI DTV OUTPUT SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 1 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set top box to the HDMI1 DVI IN or HDMI IN 2 jack on the set 2 Connect the audio output of...

Page 17: ...lution to 1024x768 60Hz How to connect 1 To get the best picture quality adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768 60Hz 2 Use the TV s RGB INPUT or DVI Digital Visual Interface INPUT port for video connections depending on your PC connector If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously connect only one of either RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT to display the PC on the TV...

Page 18: ... with HDMI1 DVI Input output TV SET Resolution 480p 720p 1080i and TV SET Display fit EIA CEA 861 B Specification to Screen If not refer to the Manual of HDMI1 DVI Source Devices or contact your ser vice center 4 In case HDMI1 DVI Source Devices is not con nected Cable or poor cable connection NO SIG NAL OSD display in HDMI1 DVI Input In case that Video Resolution is not supported TV SET output in...

Page 19: ...udio opti cal input on the audio equipment See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation Note When connecting with external audio equipments such as amplifers or speakers please turn the TV speakers off Refer to p 28 Caution Do not look into the optical output port Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision Digital Digital Audio Output Setup Audio Output Setup INTERFACE I...

Page 20: ...D E E button to select your desired language From this point on the on screen menus will be shown in the selected lan guage 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 2 Select the viewing source by using INPUT button on the remote control 3 When finished using the TV press the POWER button on the remote control The TV reverts to standby mode TV ...

Page 21: ...use D D E E button to select the SETUP menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select Manual Scan 3 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select DIGITAL and ANALOG 4 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select channel number you want to add or delete 5 Press the ENTER button to add or delete for the channel number 6 Press EXIT button to return to TV ...

Page 22: ...t Channel Edit 3 Press the G G button You will now see a screen filled with channel numbers and a preview picture 4 Use D D E E F F G G button to select a channel and then use the ENTER button to add or delete it Press FAV button to add the channel to the Favorite List 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Channel Edit Channel Edit It indic...

Page 23: ...ain Input Main Input Choose preset labels for your channels If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station the TV displays a short name for a channel even if you didn t preset a label for the channel 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the SETUP menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select Channel Label 3 Press the G G butt...

Page 24: ...s EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu When Main Input is selected to Tuner this function cannot be selected to Tuner 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the SETUP menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select Sub Input 3 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select the source Tuner AV1 A...

Page 25: ... to adjust EZ Picture 2 Press the EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu EZ Picture EZ Picture Manual Picture Control Manual Picture Control Custom option option 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 1 Press the MENU button an...

Page 26: ...n and then use D D E E button to select English Spanish or French 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Audio Language Audio Language EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content When adjusting sound options treble bass and front surround...

Page 27: ...t Off 3D EchoSound System or SRS Sound Retrieval System TruSurround XT 3D EchoSound System Creates a stunning simulated stereo effects from any mono sound and a realistic three dimensional sound with a very wide and deep sound stage into stereo sound SRS TruSurround XT Takes advantage of any multi channel format without needing to add extra speakers or equipment Dialog clarity bass enrichment and ...

Page 28: ...ve the signal when the TV station transmits the proper signals Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in Mono even though Stereo or SAP has been selected Select Mono if you want to listen to mono sound during stereo SAP broadcasting Stereo or SAP can be received in a Analog channel 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the AUDIO menu 2 Press the G G b...

Page 29: ...nu Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the TIME menu 2 Press the G G button and then ...

Page 30: ... the TV off at the preset time Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu 1 Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes When the Off option appears on the screen highlight one of the following sleep timer options by using the navigation 10 20 30 60 90 120 180 and 240 minutes 2 When the number of minutes you...

Page 31: ...ion that is more enlarged at both sides to create a spectacular view Zoom 1 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration However the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped Zoom 2 Choose Zoom 2 when you want the picture to be altered both vertically extended and cropped The picture tak ing a halfway trade off between alteration and screen coverage Cinema Zo...

Page 32: ...ed for the hearing impaired TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen usually messages are provided by the broadcaster 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button ...

Page 33: ...result in a ghost image remaining even though the image is changed Use our unique method to minimize any fixed image on the screen 1 Press the MENU button and then use D D E E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select ISM Method 3 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select either Normal White Wash Orbiter or Inversion Normal If im...

Page 34: ... use D D E E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select Low Power 3 Press the G G button and then use D D E E button to select On or Off When you select On the screen darkens 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu ...

Page 35: ...use the Movie Rating System MPAA only Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters Movie Ratings Blocking Off Permits all programs G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adult only If you set PG 13 G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and X will be blocked Ratings for Television programs inc...

Page 36: ...ith the ratings above a specified level Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV not TV programs such as soap operas TV Rating Children Prevents children from watching certain children s TV programs according to the ratings limit set The children rating does not apply to other TV programs Unless you block certain TV programs intend ed for mature audiences in the...

Page 37: ...e FV Fantasy Violence 480i 480p 720p 1080i CC Operation Watching TV DTV CATV CADTV Watching AV1 AV2 In Component RGB1 2 HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 modes INFO button is not work ing Function Show the present screen information On Watching with the upper Input signal press the INFO button Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit A Banner information B Program title C Day of week Month Year D Program start ...

Page 38: ...ode is changed in turn Refer to the picture below Mute Mute 24 Mute Sound is muted Mute Off Sound is enabled 1 Press the FREEZE button to freeze the screen section 2 To return to normal viewing press the FREEZE button again Freezes the currently viewed picture Freeze ...

Page 39: ...DMI2 to PC input and checking the screen quali ty Display PC Adjust Menu using ADJUST button Position Adjust the screen position After displaying the Adjust select the screen position Size Adjust the screen size Phase Adjust the phase of Pixel clock In HDMI1 DVI PC mode PHASE is not available Reset Initializating Position Size Phase adjustment Operation Operation Adjustment for screen Position Siz...

Page 40: ...C Button Discrete IR Code TV Input Selection Discrete IR Code AV1 Input Selection Discrete IR Code AV2 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Component Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB PC Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB DTV Input Selection Discrete IR Code HDMI1 DVI Input Selection Discrete IR Code Only 4 3 Mode Discrete IR Code Only 16 9 Mode Discrete IR Code Only Zoom1 Mode Discrete IR Code M...

Page 41: ... remote need not to be pro grammed If not the remote should be programmed to operate the device The programming procedures are explained below 2 Press the MENU and MUTE button continuously at the same time for 2 seconds the current selected device button will be illu minated If you don t press any button for 20 seconds the light on the mode button will be turned off In that case you have to repeat...

Page 42: ...7 037 112 129 131 SEARS 003 008 009 010 013 014 017 020 031 042 073 081 101 SHARP 031 054 149 SHINTOM 024 SONY 003 009 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 149 SOUNDESIGN 034 STS 013 SYLVANIA 031 033 034 059 067 SYMPHONIC 034 TANDY 010 034 TATUNG 039 043 TEAC 034 039 043 TECHNICS 031 033 070 TEKNIKA 019 031 033 034 101 THOMAS 034 TMK 006 TOSHIBA 008 013 042 047 059 082 112 131 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITEC...

Page 43: ...084 091 120 HDSTB HDSTB Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes AIWA 014 028 070 096 125 129 139 229 230 AKAI 163 ANAM 003 014 017 023 059 106 189 216 217 235 236 BURMECTER 252 CARVER 086 CLARION 199 DAEWOO 027 053 060 084 102 148 198 221 DENON 015 075 130 143 FANTASIA 071 FINEARTS 022 FISHER 089 099 LG GOLDSTAR 001 021 024 029 087 107 108 11...

Page 44: ...VCR Activate any function to restore the brightness of the picture If still picture is on the screen for more than 5 minutes the screen gets dark The remote control doesn t work Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing obstruction Are batteries installed with correct polarity to to Refer to p 10 Correct remote operating mode set TV VCR etc Install new batte...

Page 45: ... with a soft dry lint free cloth Please be sure not to use a wet cloth If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time such as a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges Early malfunctions can be prevented Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV Be sure to turn the power ...

Page 46: ...ATSC 64 256 QAM VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 135 DTV 2 69 CADTV 1 135 75 Ω 32 104 F 0 40 C Less than 80 Width inches mm Height inches mm Depth inches mm Weight pounds kg Resolution Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range 46 7 1186 27 6 654 7 25 8 119 5 58 9 26 7 1024x768 Dot 42PX7DC 42PX7DC UA ...

Page 47: ...OR OTHERWISE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR and PARTS 2 YEARS from the Date of Purchase Your un...

Page 48: ...horization before returning any product to the LGE Service Center Contact the Customer Interactive Center for details CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain customer assistance product information or Dealer or Service locations Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per year THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances sha...

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