LG Plasma TV PN6500 User Manual

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Lifting and moving the TV
When moving or lifting the TV, read the following to 
prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for 
safe transportation regardless of its type and size.y
y Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this 
may result in damage to the screen. 
 CAUTION
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y It is recommended to move the TV in the box or 
packing material that the TV originally came in.
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y Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect the 
power cord and all cables.
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y When holding the TV, the screen should face 
away from you to avoid damage.
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y Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly. 
Make sure not to hold the transparent part, 
speaker, or speaker grill area.
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y When transporting a large TV, there should be at 
least 2 people.
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y When transporting the TV by hand, hold the TV as 
shown in the following illustration.
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y When transporting the TV, do not expose the TV 
to jolts or excessive vibration.
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y When transporting the TV, keep the TV upright, 
never turn the TV on its side or tilt towards the left 
or right.
Additional information of the 
manual
Viewing the owner's manual
The owner’s manual in PDF file format is supplied on the 
enclosed CD. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view 
the owner’s manual on your PC.
1  Insert the supplied CD.
The web page appears automatically.
2 Click Owner’s Manual on the web page.
3 View the owner’s manual.
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y If the web page does not appear automatically, 
access My computer and then click LG and 
index.
html  to view the owner’s manual.
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Setting up the TV
Put your TV on a pedestal stand and mount the TV on a table or wall.
Attaching the stand 
If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, use the following instructions to attach the stand.
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2
3
Front
Stand Body
Stand Base
 C AUTION
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y When attaching the stand to the TV set, place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to 
protect the screen from scratches.
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y Make sure that the screws are fastened completely. (If they are not fastened securely enough, the TV may tilt 
forward after being installed.)
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y Do not fasten the screws with too much force; otherwise they may be worn out and get loosened.
M4 x 14 3 E\b
For 42PN4500
M5 x 16 3 E\b
For 50PN4500, 
50/60PN5300,  
50/60PN6500
M4 x 14 4 E\b
For 42PN4500
M5 x 16 4 E\b
For 50PN4500, 
50/60PN5300,  
50/60PN6500  
						

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To detach the stand,
1
 NOTE
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y Remove the stand before installing the TV on a 
wall mount by performing the stand attachment 
in reverse.
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y When installing the wall mounting bracket, 
use the Protection cover. This will protect the 
opening from accumulating dust and dirt.
2
For 50PN4500, 50PN5300, 50PN6500
Protection cover
1
2
M5 x 161 E\b
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Mounting on a table
1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table.
  - Leave a 10 cm (4 inches) (minimum) space from 
the wall for proper ventilation.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
2 
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
 C AUTION
y
y Do not place the TV near or on sources 
of heat, as this may result in fire or other 
damage.
Adjusting the angle of the TV to suit view
Swivel 20 degrees to the left or right and adjust the 
angle of the TV to suit your view.
20
20
  C AUTION
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y When adjusting the angle of the TV, watch out for 
your fingers.
- Personal injury may occur if hands or fingers are 
pinched. If the product is tilted too much, it may 
fall, causing damage or injury.
(4 inches)
Securing the TV to a table
(For 42PN4500)
Fix the TV to a table to prevent from tilting forward, 
damage, and potential injury. 
Mount the TV on a table, and then insert and tighten the 
supplied screw on the rear of the stand.
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y To prevent TV from falling over, the TV should be 
securely attached to the floor/wall per installation 
instructions. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the TV 
may cause injury.
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Securing the TV to a wall (optional)
(Depending on model)
1  Insert and tighten the eye-bolts, or TV brackets and 
bolts on the back of the TV.
- If there are bolts inserted at the eye-bolts position, 
remove the bolts first.
2  Mount the wall brackets with the bolts to the wall.
Match the location of the wall bracket and the eye-
bolts on the rear of the TV.
3 Connect the eye-bolts and wall brackets tightly with 
a sturdy rope.
Make sure to keep the rope horizontal with the flat 
surface.
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y Make sure that children do not climb on or hang 
on the TV.
 CAUTION
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y Use a platform or cabinet that is strong and large 
enough to support the TV securely.
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y Brackets, bolts and ropes are optional. You can 
obtain additional accessories from your local 
dealer.
 NOTE
Mounting on a wall
Attach an optional wall mount bracket at the rear of the 
TV carefully and install the wall mount bracket on a solid 
wall perpendicular to the floor. When you attach the 
TV to other building materials, please contact qualified 
personnel.
We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount 
when mounting the TV to a wall.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
 
Make sure to use screws and wall mounts that meet the 
VESA standard. Standard dimensions for the wall mount 
kits are described in the following table.
Model 42/50PN4500
50/60PN5300
50/60PN6500
VESA (A x B)
A
B
400 x 400
Standard screw M6
Number of screws 4
Wall mount bracket 
(optional) PSW420BX
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Tidying cables
1 Install the power cord holder and power cord. It will 
help prevent the power cable from being removed 
by accident.
(For 42PN4500)
Power cord holder
(For 50PN4500, 50/60PN5300, 50/60PN6500)
Power cord holder
2  Gather and bind the cables with the cable holder.
Cable holder
 C AUTION
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y Do not move the TV by holding the cable holder 
and power cord holder, as the cable holders may 
break, and injuries and damage to the TV may 
occur.
 
C AUTION
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y Disconnect the power before moving or installing 
the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur.
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y If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted wall, 
it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an 
authorized LG wall mount and contact the local 
dealer or qualified personnel.
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y   Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause 
damage to the TV and void your warranty. 
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y   Use only screws and wall mounts that meet 
the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by 
misuse or using an improper accessory are not 
covered by the warranty.
 
NOTE
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y   Use only screws that are listed on the VESA 
standard screw specifications. 
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y   The wall mount kit includes an installation manual 
and necessary parts.
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y   The wall mount bracket is optional. You can obtain 
additional accessories from your local dealer.
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y   The length of screws may differ depending on the 
wall mount. Make sure to use the proper length.
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y   For more information, refer to the manual supplied 
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Tidying cables
1 Install the power cord holder and power cord. It will 
help prevent the power cable from being removed 
by accident.
(For 42PN4500)
(For 50PN4500, 50/60PN5300, 50/60PN6500)
2  Gather and bind the cables with the cable holder.
 C AUTION
y
y Do not move the TV by holding the cable holder 
and power cord holder, as the cable holders may 
break, and injuries and damage to the TV may 
occur.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
You can connect various external devices to the TV. Supported external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs, 
audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, gaming devices, and other external devices. For more information on external 
device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device.
 
NOTE
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y If you record a TV program on a DVD recorder or VCR, make sure to connect the TV signal input cable to the 
TV through a DVD recorder or VCR. For more information on recording, refer to the manual provided with the 
connected device.
y
y The external device connections show may differ from the model.
y
y Connect external devices to the TV regardless of the order of the TV port.
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y If you connect a gaming device to the TV, use the cable supplied with the gaming device.
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y Refer to the external equipment’s manual for operating instructions.
Connecting to an antenna or cable
Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV while referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from the 
actual items and a RF cable is optional.
 
NOTE
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y Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs.
y
y Visit http://lgknowledgebase.com for more 
information about the antenna and cable 
connection. Search for antenna.
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y DTV Audio Supported Codec: MPEG, Dolby Digital
 
C AUTION
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y Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the RF 
cable.
Copper wire
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y Complete all connections between devices, and 
then connect the power cord to the power outlet 
to prevent damage to your TV.
ANTENNA/
CABLE IN
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
Antenna
Terminal
Coaxial (75Ω)
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Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player or VC\b
Connect a HD receiver, DVD Player or VCR to the TV and select an appropriate input mode.
HDMI Connection
HDMI is the best way to connect a device.  
Transmits digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with 
the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration.
 NOTE
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y Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control) function. 
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y High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
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y HDMI Audio Supporeted Format: PCM (Up to 192 KHz, 32k/ 44.1k/ 48k/ 96k/ 192k) -> Not supported DTS.
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HDMIIN 1 (PC)
(*Not Provided)
DVD / Blu-\bay / HD Cable Box / HD STB
Choose any HDMI IN input po\0rt to connect. 
It does not matter which port you use.
DVI to HDMI Connection
Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the 
DVI-HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration. To transmit an audio signal, connect an audio cable.
IN 1 (PC)
COMPONENT 
 
IN
LPBPRRYVID EOAUDIORL/MONOAV  IN
AUDIO IN (PC)AUDIO OUTDVI OUT
(*Not Provided)
(*Not Provided) DVD / Blu-\bay / HD Cable Box
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AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
COMPONENT   
INVIDEOAUDIO
L
PBPRRYVIDEOAUDIORL/MONOAV IN
AUDIO IN (PC )
Component Connection
Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV 
with the component cable as shown in the following illustration.
 NOTE
y
y If cables are installed incorrectly, it could cause the image to display in black and white or with distorted color. 
y
y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding color connection.
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DVD / Blu-\bay / HD Cable Box
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Composite Connection
Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV 
with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration.
 NOTE
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y If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV.
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OMPONENT   
INVIDEOAUDIO
LPBPRRYVIDEOAUDIORL/MONOAV IN
AUDIO IN (PC )
VIDEOMONO()AUDIO
L R
VC\b / DVD / Blu-\bay / HD Cable Box
YELLOWWHITE
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YELLOWWHITE
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(*Not Provided)