LG Plasma TV PN6500 User Manual

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2\fMAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a PC
 NOTE
y
y It is recommended to use an HDMI connection for the best image quality.
y
y Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use.
y
y In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness. 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.
y
y The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.
y
y Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to be positioned on the screen 
properly.
HDMI Connection or DVI to HDMI Connection
Choose method A or B to make connection.
Method A: H\bMI Connection
IN 1 (PC)
IN 1 (PC)
HDMI
$8,2287
9,287
COMPONENT   
INVIDEOAUDIO
LPBPRRYVID EOAUDIORL/MONOAV IN  2
AUDIO IN (PC )
PC
(*Not Provided)   
						

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22MAKING CONNECTIONS
Method B: \bVI to H\bMI Connection
IN 1 (PC)
IN 1 (PC)
 IN 2
HDMI
COMPONENT   
IN
LPBPRRYVID EOAUDIORL/MONOAV  IN
AUDIO IN (PC )
$8,2287
9,287
PC
(*Not Provided)
(*Not Provided)
\bED WHITE  
						

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23MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to an Audio System
You can use an optional external audio system instead of the built-in speaker.
 NOTE
y
y If you use an optional external audio device instead of the built-in speaker, set the TV speaker feature to off.
Digital Optical Audio Connection
Transmits the digital audio signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device and the TV with the 
optical audio cable as shown in the following illustration.
OPTICAL AUDIO IN
 
OPTICAL 
DIGITA L
AUDIO OUT 
(*Not Provided)
Digital Audio System   
						

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24MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting a USB Device
Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory, external hard drive, or a USB memory card reader to the TV 
and access the USB menu to use various multimedia files.
USB IN
USB
(*Not Provided)  
						

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25\bEMOTE CONT\bOL
·
REMOTE CONTROL
The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote control. 
Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly.
To install batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching the 
 
and  ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover. To remove the 
batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.
  C AUTION
y
y Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the remote control.
Make sure to point the remote control toward at the remote control sensor on the TV.
 (POWER)
Turns the TV on or off.
TV Returns to the last TV channel.
CAPTION Activates or deactivate the subtitles. 
AV MODE  Selects an AV mode.
 RATIO  
Resizes an image.
 INPUT
Changes the input source; Turns the TV on.
Number button Enters numbers.
LIST, - (Dash)  LIST: Accesses the saved channel list.
- (Dash): Inserts a dash between numbers such as 2-1 and 2-2.
FLASHBK Alternates between the two last channels selected (pressing 
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· VOL 
Adjusts the volume level.
FAV  Accesses your favorite channel list.
Selects a menu or option.
AUDIO Digital signal: Changes the audio language. 
Analog signal: Changes the MTS sound.
MUTE 
Mutes all sounds.
^ CH v,  PAGE   CH: Scrolls through the saved channels.
PAGE: Moves to the previous or next screen.
PICTURE
Changes the image mode.
INFO 
Views the information of the current program and screen.
SOUND Changes the sound mode.
SETTINGS Accesses the main menu.
Q. MENU  
Accesses the quick menu.
Navigation buttons  (up/down/left/right) 
Scrolls through menus or options.
OK  ꔉ
Selects menus or options and confirms your input.
ꕣ  BACK
Returns to the previous level.
EXIT  Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.
 
Accesses the AV devices connected to the TV;  
Opens the SIMPLINK menu.
SLEEP Sets the length of time until the TV to turns off.
Control buttons ( ꕗ
, ꕖ
, ꕘ
, ꕚ
, ꕙ
)
Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices (USB,SIMPLINK).
ꕘ  (FREEZE)
Freezes the current frame 
(Not supported when using USB Mode and Simplink).
Color buttons These access special functions in some menus.
(
: Red, : Green, : Yellow, : Blue)  
						

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27WATCHING TV
WATCHING TV
Turning the TV on for the first time
When you turn the TV on for the first time, the Initial 
setting screen appears. Select a language and customize 
the basic settings.
1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
2 In Standby mode, press the power button on the 
remote control to turn the TV on. 
The Initial setting screen appears when you turn the 
TV on for the first time.
NOTE
y
y You can also access 
Initial Setting by 
accessing  OPTION in the main menu.
3 
Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your 
TV settings according to your preferences. 
 
Language Selects a language to 
display.

Mode Setting Selects 
Home Use  for 
the home environment.

Time Setting Selects the time zone 
and daylight saving.

Auto TuningScans and saves available 
channels automatically.
NOTE
y
y To display images in the best quality for your 
home environment, select 
Home Use.
y
y Store Demo  is suitable for the retail 
environment.
y
y If you select 
Store Demo, any customized 
settings will switch back to the default 
settings of  Store Demo  in 5 minutes.
4 
When the basic settings are complete, 
press 
OK.
NOTE
y
y If you do not complete the Initial setting, it will 
appear whenever the TV turns on.
y
y Disconnect the power cord from the power 
outlet when you do not use the TV for a long 
period of time.
5 
To turn the TV off, press the power button on the 
remote control.
 
Accesses the AV devices connected to the TV;  
Opens the SIMPLINK menu.
SLEEP Sets the length of time until the TV to turns off.
Control buttons ( ꕗ
, ꕖ
, ꕘ
, ꕚ
, ꕙ
)
Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices (USB,SIMPLINK).
ꕘ  (FREEZE)
Freezes the current frame 
(Not supported when using USB Mode and Simplink).
Color buttons These access special functions in some menus.
( : Red,  : Green,  : Yellow,  : Blue)   
						

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28T\bOUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
ProblemSolution
Cannot control the TV with the 
remote control. y
y Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again.
y
y Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control.
y
y Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed (
 to ,  to ).
No image display and no sound is 
produced. y
y Check if the product is turned on.
y
y Check if the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
y
y Check if there is a problem in the wall outlet by connecting other products.
Image appears slowly when the TV 
turns on. y
y The image is muted during the product startup process. This is normal. If the 
image does not appear in a few minutes, unplug the TV for 30 seconds and try 
again. If the image still does not appear, contact the authorized service center 
in your local area.
Cannot connect external devices. y
y Refer to the "Connection Overview" and connect an external device.
The TV turns off suddenly. y
y Check the power control settings. The power supply may be interrupted.
y
y Check if the Auto sleep feature is activated in the Time settings.  
Refer to the "Sleep Timer".
y
y If there is no signal while the TV is on, the TV will turn off automatically after 
15 minutes of inactivity.
Audio
Problem
Solution
No sound is produced while images 
are displaying. y
y Press 
VOL +  or 
- button.
y
y Check if the sound is muted by pressing 
MUTE.
y
y Scroll to other channels. There may a problem with the broadcast.
y
y Check if the audio cables are connected properly.
y
y Check if the TV Speaker feature is activated in the menu option. 
No output from one of the speakers y
y Adjust Balance in the menu option.
Unusual sound from inside the TV is 
produced. y
y A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise 
when the product turns on or off. There is no problem with your product.  
						

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29T\bOUBLESHOOTING / EXTE\bNAL CONT\bOL DEVICE SETUP
Video
ProblemSolution
An image displays in black and 
white or the color quality is poor. y
y Adjust the color setting in the menu option.
y
y Keep a sufficient distance between this product and other electronic products.
y
y Scroll to other channels. There may a problem with the broadcast.
Horizontal or vertical bars appears 
or images blur y
y Check if there are local interferences such as an electrical appliance or power 
tool.
Lines or streaks appear on images y
y Check the antenna or aim the antenna to the proper direction.
Afterimages (ghosts) appear when 
the product turns off y
y Pixels may have been damaged from a fixed image displayed for a long time 
(image burn). Use a screen saver to prevent the pixel damage on the screen.
The power is on but the screen 
appears extremely dark. y
y Adjust the brightness and contrast in the menu option.
“No Signal” appears on the screen. y
y Check if the signal cable is connected between the TV and products properly.
y
y Check the selected input source by pressing 
INPUT.
Black spots appear on the screen. y
y Several pixels in red, green, white, or black may appear on the screen that can 
attribute to the characteristics of the panel. 
y
y This is normal.
The display offset is wrong. y
y Adjust the position setting in the Picture menu.
y
y Check if the video card resolution and frequency are supported by the product. 
If the frequency is out of range, set to the recommended resolution using the 
display settings on the external device.
Thin lines appear in the background 
of the screen. y
y Check the video cable connections.
The reception on some channels is 
poor y
y Scroll to other channels. There may a problem with the broadcast.
y
y The station signal may be weak. Aim the antenna to the proper direction.
y
y Check if there is local interferences such as an electrical appliance or power 
tool.
EXTERNAL CONTROL \bEVICE SETUP
To obtain the external control device setup information, please visit 'www.lg.com'.   
						

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30SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
Power requirementAC100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Television System NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAM
Program Coverage VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-135, DTV 2-69, CADTV 1-135
External Antenna Impedance 75 Ω
Environment condition Operating Temperature 0 - 40 °C
Operating Humidity Less than 80 %
Storage Temperature -20 - 60 °C
Storage Humidity Less than 85 %
MODELS 42PN4500
(42PN4500-UA) 50PN4500
(50PN4500-UA)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) With stand
983.6 x 650.3  x 250.0 (mm) 1,168.0 x755.4 x 292.7 (mm)
38.7 x 25.6 x 9.8 (inch) 45.9 x 29.7 x 11.5 (inch)
Without stand 983.6 x 595.6 x 57.0 (mm) 1,168.0 x 698.6 x 57.0 (mm)
38.7 x 23.4 x 2.2 (inch) 45.9 x 27.5 x 2.2 (inch)
Weight With stand 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs) 25.4 kg (55.9 lbs)
Without stand 18.4 kg (40.5 lbs) 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs)
Current Value / Power consumption 2.1 A / 210 W2.75 A / 275 W
MODELS 50PN5300
(50PN5300-UF) 60PN5300
(60PN5300-UF)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) With stand
1,168.0 x755.4 x 292.7 (mm) 1,386.8 x 874.0 x 340.0 (mm)
45.9 x 29.7 x 11.5 (inch) 54.5 x 34.4 x 13.3 (inch)
Without stand 1,168.0 x 698.6 x 57.0 (mm) 1,386.8 x 821.7 x 57.0 (mm)
45.9 x 27.5 x 2.2 (inch) 54.5 x 32.3 x 2.2 (inch)
Weight With stand 26.1 kg (57.5 lbs) 37.7 kg (83.1 lbs)
Without stand 24.7 kg (53.7 lbs) 34.5 kg (76.0 lbs)
Current Value / Power consumption 2.9 A / 290 W3.9 A / 390 W
MODELS 50PN6500
(50PN6500-UA) 60PN6500
(60PN6500-UA)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) With stand
1,168.0 x755.4 x 292.7 (mm) 1,386.8 x 874.0 x 340.0 (mm)
45.9 x 29.7 x 11.5 (inch) 54.5 x 34.4 x 13.3 (inch)
Without stand 1,168.0 x 698.6 x 57.0 (mm) 1,386.8 x 821.7 x 57.0 (mm)
45.9 x 27.5 x 2.2 (inch) 54.5 x 32.3 x 2.2 (inch)
Weight With stand 26.1 kg (57.5 lbs) 37.7 kg (83.1 lbs)
Without stand 24.7 kg (53.7 lbs) 34.5 kg (76.0 lbs)
Current Value / Power consumption 2.9 A / 290 W3.9 A / 390 W