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Except 42/50PJ250, 42/50PJ340,
42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ550
, 42/50PJ350C
G GDepending  on  the  graphics  card,  DOS  mode  may
not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use.
G GIn  PC mode,  there  may  be  noise  associated  with
the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or bright-
ness. If noise is present, change the PC output to
another  resolution,  change  the  refresh  rate  to
another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast
on the PICTURE menu until the picture is clear.
G GAvoid  keeping  a  fixed  image  on  the  screen  for  a
long period of time. The fixed image could become
permanently imprinted on the screen.
G GThe synchronization input form for Horizontal and
Vertical frequencies is separate.
G GDepending on the graphics card, some resolution
settings may not allow the image to be posi-
tioned on the screen properly.
NOTES!
Supported Display Specifications
(RGB-PC, HDMI-PC)
Resolution 
640x350
1024x768720x400
640x480
800x600
1280x768Horizontal  Vertical 
Frequency(
KHz)
Frequency(
Hz)
31.468 70.09
31.469 70.08
31.469 59.94
35.156 56.25
37.879 60.31
48.363 60.00
47.776 59.87
47.712 60.015
63.981 60.020
74.537 59.869
66.587 59.934
1360x768
1280x1024
1600x1200
1920x1080
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
Screen Setup for PC mode
Selecting Resolution
You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. 
The P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
, P Ph
ha
as
se
e
, and S Si
iz
ze
e
can also be adjusted.
Select P PI
IC
CT
TU
UR
RE
E
.
Select S Sc
cr
re
ee
en
n 
 (
(R
RG
GB
B-
-P
PC
C)
)
.
Select R Re
es
so
ol
lu
ut
ti
io
on
n
.
Select the desired resolution.
1024 x 768
1280 x 768
1360 x 768
Auto config.
ResolutionG
Position
Size
Phase
Reset
ScreenMovePrev.
1
MENU
3
4 2
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
5
ENTER
EnterMovePICTURE
• Contrast 90
• Brightness 50
• H Sharpness 60
• V Sharpness 60
• Color 60
• Tint 0
• Expert Control
• Reset
Screen (RGB-PC)
RG
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Auto Configure
Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still
not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC.
Select S Sc
cr
re
ee
en
n 
 (
(R
RG
GB
B-
-P
PC
C)
)
.
Select A Au
ut
to
o 
 c
co
on
nf
fi
ig
g.
.
.
Auto config.G
Resolution
Position
Size
Phase
Reset
ScreenMove
To Set
3 2
ENTER
ENTER
Select Y Ye
es
s
.
4
ENTER
Start Auto Configuration.
5
ENTER
Select P PI
IC
CT
TU
UR
RE
E
.MENU
• If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again.
• If picture needs to be adjusted again after Auto adjustment in RGB-PC, you can adjust the P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
, S Si
iz
ze
e
or P Ph
ha
as
se
e
.
Ye sNo
Prev.MENU
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase
If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture
phase manually.
This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
Select P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
, S Si
iz
ze
e
, or P Ph
ha
as
se
e
.
Make appropriate adjustments.
Auto config.
Resolution
PositionG
Size
Phase
Reset
G FD
E
ScreenMove
3
ENTER
4
ENTER
P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
: This function is to adjust pic-
ture  to  left/right  and  up/down  as  you
prefer. 
S Si
iz
ze
e
:  This  function  is  to  minimize  any
vertical  bars  or  stripes  visible  on  the
screen  background.  And  the  horizontal
screen size will also change.
P Ph
ha
as
se
e
:  This  function  allows  you  to
remove any horizontal noise and clear or
sharpen the image of characters. Select P PI
IC
CT
TU
UR
RE
E
.
Select S Sc
cr
re
ee
en
n 
 (
(R
RG
GB
B-
-P
PC
C)
)
.
1
MENU
2ENTER
EnterMovePICTURE
• Contrast 90
• Brightness 50
• H Sharpness 60
• V Sharpness 60
• Color 60
• Tint 0
• Expert Control
• Reset
Screen (RGB-PC)
RG
E
5
ENTER
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Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values)
Returns P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
, S Si
iz
ze
e
, and P Ph
ha
as
se
e
to the default factory settings.
This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode.
Select R Re
es
se
et
t
.3
ENTER
Select P PI
IC
CT
TU
UR
RE
E
.
Select S Sc
cr
re
ee
en
n 
 (
(R
RG
GB
B-
-P
PC
C)
)
.
1
MENU
2ENTER
Select Y Ye
es
s
.
4
ENTER
5
ENTER
Auto config.
Position
Resolution
Size
Phase
ResetG
ScreenMove
Initialize Settings.
EnterMovePICTURE
• Contrast 90
• Brightness 50
• H Sharpness 60
• V Sharpness 60
• Color 60
• Tint 0
• Expert Control
• Reset
Screen (RGB-PC)
RG
E
Ye sNo
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							WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
ENERGY
CH VOL
ON/OFF
123
45
06
789
LIST
FLASHBK
MARK      
FREEZE     
SAVING
TV
AV MODE INPUT
FAV
RATIO
MENUINFOQ.MENU
BACKEXIT
ENTER
MUTE
P
A
G
E
NUMBER button
ENERGY
SAVING
TV
AV MODE INPUT
Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby.
Illuminates the remote control buttons.
Adjusts the Energy Saving.
Toggles through preset Video and Audio modes. 
G Gp
p.
.5
51
1
Rotates through inputs. 
Also switches the TV on from standby. 
G Gp
p.
.4
49
9
Select the remote operating mode: TV
Used  to  enter  a  program  number  for  multiple  program
channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.
Displays the channel list.
Tunes to the last channel viewed.
Programme edit.
FF(Rewind), GG (Fast Forward), G (Playback), l l 
 l
l 
  
 (Pause)
Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices.
Freezes the current frame. 
Stops processing of time machine function. (Playback, Rewind
etc)
POWER
ON/OFF
ENERGY SAVING
AV MODE
INPUT
TV
— (DASH)
LIST
FLASHBK
Colored
buttons
FREEZE
A (Stop)
SIMPLINK  
Control buttons
50/60PK250, 50/60PJ250, 
42/50PJ350, 42/50PJ340,
42/50PJ550, 50PK340,
50PK350, 60PK280,
60PK290
, 42/50PJ350C
50/60PK550, 50/60PK540,
50/60PK550C
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Installing Batteries
Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install
the batteries matching correct polarity.
Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. Don’t mix old or used batteries with
new ones.
Close cover.
THUMBSTICK(Up/Down/Left
Right/ENTER)
MENU
INFO
Q.MENU
BACK
SIMPLINK
EXIT
VOLUME UP
/DOWN
FAV
RATIO
MUTE
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
PA G E
UP/DOWNNavigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference.
Displays the main menu or clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.
Displays channel information at the top of the screen.
Opens the list of Quick Menu options.
Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction
function.
Displays channel information at the top of the screen.
Clears all on-screen displays and return to TV viewing from any menu.
Adjusts the volume.
Scroll through the programmed Favorite channels. 
G Gp
p.
.4
47
7
Changes the aspect ratio.
Switches the sound on or off. 
G Gp
p.
.3
38
8
Changes the channel.
Moves from one full set of screen information to the next one.
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TURNING ON TV
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
NOTE!
G GIf you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet.First, connect power cord correctly. 
At this moment, TV is in standby mode.
In  standby  mode  to  turn  TV  on,  press  the , I IN
NP
PU
UT
T
,C CH
H 
 (
(
or ) )
button  on  the  TV  or  press  the P PO
OW
WE
ER
R
,
I IN
NP
PU
UT
T
, C CH
H(
(
or ) )
, N Nu
um
mb
be
er
r 
 (
(0
0
~9 9)
)
button on the remote control.
Select the viewing source by using theI IN
NP
PU
UT
T
button on the remote control.
When finished using the TV, press theP PO
OW
WE
ER
R
button on the remote control. The TV reverts to standby
mode.
1
2
Press the C CH
H(
(
or ) )
or N NU
UM
MB
BE
ER
R
buttons to select a channel number.1
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT CHANNEL SELECTION
Adjust the volume to suit your personal preference.
Press the V VO
OL
L(
(+
+ 
 
or - -)
)
button to adjust the volume.
If you want to switch the sound off, press theM MU
UT
TE
E
button. 
You can cancel the Mute function by pressing theM MU
UT
TE
E
or V VO
OL
L(
(+
+ 
 
or - -)
)
button.
1
2
3
3
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INITIAL SETTING
This  Function  guides  the  user  to  easily  set  the  essential  items  for  viewing  the  TV  for  the  first  time  when  pur-
chasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be acti-
vated from the user menus.
Select H Ho
om
me
eU
Us
se
e
mode.
1ENTER
Selecting the environment.
Choose  the  setting mode you want.
Store DemoHome Use
Previous Next
Mode Setting
Step3. Mode setting
Default selection is “H Ho
om
me
e 
 U
Us
se
e
”. We recommend setting the TV to “H Ho
om
me
e 
 U
Us
se
e
” mode for the best picture
in your home environment.
“S St
to
or
re
e 
 D
De
em
mo
o
”  Mode  is  only  intended  for  use  in  retail  environments.  Customers  can  adjust  the  “P Pi
ic
ct
tu
ur
re
e
menu - P Pi
ic
ct
tu
ur
re
e 
 m
mo
od
de
e
” manually while inspecting the TV, but the TV will automatically return to preset in-
store mode after 5 minutes.
You can also adjust I In
ni
it
ti
ia
al
l 
 S
Se
et
tt
ti
in
ng
g
in the O OP
PT
TI
IO
ON
N 
 
menu.
Factory defaults are set when you choose “H Ho
om
me
e 
 U
Us
se
e
”.
If  you  do  not  complete  the I In
ni
it
ti
ia
al
l 
 s
se
et
tt
ti
in
ng
g
,  it  will  appear  whenever  the  TV  is  switched  on  until  the I In
ni
it
ti
ia
al
l
s se
et
tt
ti
in
ng
g 
 
procedure is completed.
Select [Home Use] to use this TV at 
home. By Changing Picture Mode, you can
get picture quality you want.
Select menu Language.
1ENTER
Next
Español 
Français
Language
English
Step2. Language Selecting
Select A Au
ut
to
o
or M Ma
an
nu
ua
al
l
.
Select desired time option.1
ENTER2
Year
Current Time Setting
2007
Month11
Date15
Hour5 PM
Minute52
Time ZoneEastern
Daylight SavingOff
F F 
  
  
  
  
  
 AutoG
G
Time Setting
Step4. Time setting
PreviousNext
Start A Au
ut
to
o 
 T
Tu
un
ni
in
ng
g
.
1ENTER
Check your antenna connection.
The previous channel information will be updated
during Auto Tuning.
PreviousNext
Auto Tuning
Step5. Auto Tuning
Next
Step1. Welcome
WELCOME !
Thank you for choosing LG
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40
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
EnterMove
Auto Tuning
Manual Tuning
Channel Edit
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
OPTION
PICTURE
LOCK
AUDIO
INPUT
TIME
USB
EnterMove
Aspect Ratio        : 16:9
Picture Wizard
Energy Saving     : Off
Picture Mode       : Standard
• Contrast 90
• Brightness 50
• Sharpness 60
• Color 60
• Tint 0
PICTURE
E
EnterMove
Auto Volume : Off
Clear Voice II : Off         + 3
Balance 0
Sound Mode : Standard
• 
Infinte Sound:Off
• Treble           50
• Bass             50
• Reset
TV Speaker : On
AUDIO
EnterMove
Clock
Off Time : Off
On Time : Off
Sleep Timer : Off
TIME
EnterMove
Photo List
Music List 
USBEnterMove
TV
AV 1
AV 2
Component1
Component2
RGB-PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
INPUTEnterMove
Lock System            : Off
Set Password
Block Channel
Movie Rating
TV Rating-Children
TV Rating-General
Downloadable Rating
Input Block
LOCK
Lock System            : Off
Set Password
Block Channel
TV Rating-English
TV Rating-French
Downloadable Rating
Input Block
EnterMove
Language
Input Label
SIMPLINK : On
Key Lock : Off
Caption : Off
Demo Mode : Off
ISM Method : Normal
Set ID : 1
Initial Setting : Home Use
OPTION
For USA For Canada
RG
LR
Display each menu.
Select a menu item.
Accept the current selection.
1
MENU
3 2
ENTER
ENTER
Return to TV viewing.
4
EXIT