LG Plasma TV PN6500 User Manual

							CHILD SAFETY: 
It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display
Congratulations  on  your  purchase!  As  you  enjoy  your  new  product, 
please keep these safety tips in mind:
THE ISSUE
 
y The  home  theater  entertainment  experience  is  a  growing  trend  and 
larger  flat  panel  displays  are  popular  purchases.  However,  flat  panel 
displays  are  not  always  supported  on  the  proper  stands  or  installed 
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
 
y F l a t   p a n e l   d i s p l a y s   t h a t   a r e   i n a p p r o p r i a t e l y   s i t u a t e d   o n   d r e s s e r s , 
bookcases,  shelves,  desks,  speakers,  chests  or  carts  may  fall  over  and 
cause injury.
THIS MANUFACURER CARES!
 
y The  consumer  electronics  industry  is  committed  to  making  home 
entertainment enjoyable and safe.
TUNE INTO SAFETY
 
y O n e   s i z e   d o e s   N O T   f i t   a l l .   F o l l o w   t h e   m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s 
recommendations  for  the  safe  installation  and  use  of  your  flat  panel 
display.
 
y Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use 
of this product.
 
y Don’t  allow  children  to  climb  on  or  play  with  furniture  and  television 
sets.
 
y Don’t  allow  place  flat  panel  displays  on  furniture  that  can  easily  be 
used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.
 
y R e m e m b e r   t h a t   c h i l d r e n   c a n   b e c o m e   e x c i t e d   w h i l e   w a t c h i n g 
a  program,  especially  on  a  “larger  than  life”  flat  panel  display. 
 
Care should be taken to place or install the display where it cannot be 
pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.
 
y Care  should  be  taken  to  route  all  cords  and  cables  connected  to  the 
flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious 
children.
WALL MOUNTING: 
IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT 
YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:
 
y U s e   a   m o u n t   t h a t   h a s   b e e n   r e c o m m e n d e d   b y   t h e   d i s p l a y 
m a n u f a c t u r e r   a n d / o r   l i s t e d   b y   a n   i n d e p e n d e n t   l a b o r a t o r y 
 
(such as UL, CSA, ETL).
 
y Follow  all  instructions  supplied  by  the  display  and  wall  mount 
manufacturers.
 
y If  you  have  any  doubts  about  your  ability  to  safely  install  your  flat 
panel display, contact your retailer about professional installation.
 
y Make  sure  that  the  wall  where  you  are  mounting  the  display  is 
appropriate.  Some  wall  mounts  are  not  designed  to  be  mounted 
t o   w a l l s   w i t h   s t e e l   s t u d s   o r   o l d   c i n d e r   b l o c k   c o n s t r u c t i o n . 
 
If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.
 
y A   m i n i m u m   o f   t w o   p e o p l e   a r e   r e q u i r e d   f o r   i n s t a l l a t i o n . 
 
Flat panel displays can be heavy 
						

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							OWNER’S MANUAL
EXTERNAL CONTROL
DEVICE SETUP
Please  read  this  manual  carefully  before  operating  the  set  and  retain  it  for 
future reference.
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2KEY CODES
KEY CODES
• This feature is not available for all models.
Code 
(Hexa)FunctionNoteCode 
(Hexa)FunctionNote
00CH +, PR +R/C Button45Q.MenuR/C Button
01CH -, PR -R/C Button4CList, - (ATSC Only)R/C Button
02Volume +R/C Button53ListR/C Button
03Volume -R/C Button5BExitR/C Button
06> (Arrow Key / Right Key)R/C Button61BlueR/C Button
07< (Arrow Key / Left Key)R/C Button63YellowR/C Button
08PowerR/C Button71GreenR/C Button
09MuteR/C Button72RedR/C Button
0BInputR/C Button79Ratio / Aspect RatioR/C Button
0ESLEEPR/C Button91AD (Audio Description)R/C Button
0FTV, TV/RADR/C Button7AUser GuideR/C Button
10 - 19Number Key 0 - 9R/C Button7CSmart / HomeR/C Button
1AQ.View / FlashbackR/C Button7ESIMPLINKR/C Button
1EFAV (Favorite Channel)R/C Button8E►► (Forward)R/C Button
20Text (Teletext)R/C Button8F◄◄ (Rewind)R/C Button
21T. Opt (Teletext Option)R/C ButtonAAInfoR/C Button
28Return (BACK)R/C ButtonABProgram GuideR/C Button
30AV (Audio / Video) ModeR/C ButtonB0► (Play)R/C Button
39Caption/SubtitleR/C ButtonB1ꕗ (Stop / Live TV)R/C Button
40Λ (Arrow Key / Cursor Up)R/C ButtonBAꕘ  (Freeze / Slow Play / 
Pause)R/C Button
41V   (Arrow Key / Cursor 
Down)R/C ButtonBDꔄ  (REC)R/C Button
42My AppsR/C ButtonDC3DR/C Button
43Menu / SettingsR/C Button9FApp / *R/C Button
44OK / EnterR/C Button
* Key code 4C (0x4C) is available on ATSC/ISDB models which use major/minor channel. 
(For South Korea, Japan, North America, Latin America except Colombia models) 
						

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3EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
• Image shown may differ from your TV.
Connect the USB to Serial converter/RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer 
or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally.
Note: The type of control port on the TV can be different between model series.
* Please be advised that not all models support this type of connectivity.
* Cable is not provided.
USB to Serial converter with USB Cable
USB Type
USB IN( T V )
(PC)
(PC)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
( T V )
( T V )(PC)
( T V )(PC)
SERVICE ONLY
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
1
3
2
1
3
2
• LGTV supports PL2303 chip-based (Vendor ID : 0x0557, Product ID : 0x2008) USB to serial converter 
which is not made nor provided by LG.
• It can be purchased from computer stores that carry accessories for IT  support professionals.  
						

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4EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
RS-232C with RS-232C Cable (Legacy)
Phone jack Type
• You need to purchase the phone-jack to RS-232 cable required for the connection between the PC and 
the TV, which is specified in the manual.
* For other models, connect to the USB port.
USB IN( T V )
(PC)
(PC)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
( T V )
( T V )(PC)
( T V )(PC)
SERVICE ONLY
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
1
3
2
1
3
2
 -This connection can only be used for the following models: 55/47/39LN5450-UA,  
55/50/47/42LN5400-UA, 42/39/32LN5300-UA, and 37/32LN530B-UA. 
USB IN( T V )
(PC )
(PC)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
( T V )
( T V )(PC)
( T V )(PC)
SERVICE ONLY
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
RS-232C IN(CONTROL & SERVICE\
)
1
3
2
1
3
2
 -This connection can only be used for the following models: 42/50PN4500-UA, 50/60PN5300-UF , 
50/60PN6500-UA, and 60PN6550-UA.
Customer ComputerRS-232C configurations
3-Wire Configurations(Not standard)
1
6 5
9PC TV
RXD 2 2TXD
TXD 3 1RXD
GND 5 3GND
OR
RXD 3 2TXD
TXD 2 1RXD
GND 5 3GND
D-Sub 9 Phone
RS-232C
(Serial port)
Set ID
For Set ID number, see "Real Data Mapping" on p.6
1. Press SETTINGS to access the main menus.
2. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK.
3. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SET ID and press OK.
4. Scroll left or right to select a set ID number and select CLOSE. The adjustment range is 1-99.
5. When you are finished, press EXIT. 
						

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5EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
Communication Parameters
• Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART)
• Data length : 8 bits
• Parity : None
• Stop bit : 1 bit
• Communication code : ASCII code
• Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Command reference list
(Depending on model)
COMMAND1COMMAND2DATA
(Hexadecimal)COMMAND1COMMAND2DATA
(Hexadecimal)
01. Power offka0013. Balancekt00 to 64
02. Aspect 
Ratiokc(p.7)
14. Color 
(Colour)
Temperature
xu00 to 64
03. Screen 
Mutekd(p.7)
15. ISM 
Method (Only 
Plasma TV)
jp(p.8)
04. Volume 
Muteke00 to 0116. Energy 
Savingjq00 to 05
05. Volume 
Controlkf00 to 6417. Tune 
Commandma(p.8)
06. Contrastkg00 to 64
18. Channel
(Programme)
Add/Del(Skip)
mb00 to 01
07. 
Brightnesskh00 to 6419. KeymcKey Codes
08. Color/
Colourki00 to 64
20. Control 
Back Light, 
Control Panel 
Light
mg00 to 64
09. Tintkj00 to 6421. Input 
select (Main)
xb(p.10)
10. 
Sharpnesskk00 to 3222. 3D (Only 
3D models)
xt(p.11)
11. OSD 
Selectkl00 to 01
23. Extended 
3D (Only 3D 
models)
xv(p.11)
12. Remote 
Control Lock 
Mode
km00 to 01
* Note: During USB operations such as DivX or EMF, all commands except Power(ka) and Key(mc) are 
not executed and treated as NG.  
						

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6EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
Transmission
[Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
[Command 1] : First command to control the TV. (j, k, m or x)
[Command 2]  : Second command to control the TV.
[Set ID]  :   You can adjust the [Set ID] to choose desired monitor ID number in option menu.  
Adjustment range in TV is 1 to 99.  If [Set ID] value is selected to ‘0’, every connected set 
can be controlled.
     *  [Set ID] is indicated as decimal (1 to 99) on menu and as Hexadecimal (0x00 to 0x63) on 
transmission/receiving protocol.
[DATA]   : To transmit command data (hexadecimal).  Transmit ‘FF’ data to read status of command.
[Cr]   : Carriage Return - ASCII code ‘0x0D’
[   ]   : Space – ASCII code ‘0x20’
OK Acknowledgement
[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
* The set transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving normal data. At this time, 
if the data is data read mode, it indicates present status data. If the data is data write mode, it returns the 
data of the PC computer.
Error Acknowledgement
[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x]
* The set transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-
viable functions or communication errors.
Data 00: Illegal Code
Real data mapping (Hexadecimal b Decimal)
* When you enter the [data] in hexadecimal, refer to following conversion table.
* Channel Tune (ma) Command uses two-byte hexadecimal value([data]) to select channel number.
00 : Step 032 : Step 50 (Set ID 50)   FE : Step 254
01 : Step 1 (Set ID 1)33 : Step 51 (Set ID 51)   FF : Step 255
.........
0A : Step 10 (Set ID 10)63 : Step 99 (Set ID 99)01 00 : Step 256
.........
0F : Step 15 (Set ID 15)C7 : Step 19927 0E : Step 9998
10 : Step 16 (Set ID 16)C8 : Step 20027 0F : Step 9999
......... 
						

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7EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
* Commands may work differently depending on model and signal.
01. Power (Command: k a)
 ►To control Power Off of the set.
Transmission[k][a][  ][Set ID][  ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 : Power Off
Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
 ►To Show Power On. (Works TV is On Only)
Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]
Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][01][x]
* Similarly, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data 
based on this format, Acknowledgement feedback 
presents status about each function.
02. Aspect Ratio (Command: k c) 
(Main Picture Size)
 ►To adjust the screen format. (Main picture format) 
You can also adjust the screen format using the 
Aspect Ratio in the Q.MENU. or PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 01 :   Normal screen 
(4:3)
 02 :  Wide screen 
(16:9)
  04 : Zoom
 05 : Zoom 2
   (Latin America 
except Colombia 
Only)
 06 :  Set by Program/ 
Original
07 : 14:9
(Europe, Colombia, Mid-East, 
Asia except South Korea and 
Japan)
09 : * Just Scan
0B : Full Wide
(Europe, Colombia, Mid-
East, Asia except South 
Korea and Japan)
10 to 1F :   Cinema Zoom 1 
to 16
Ack [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* Using the PC input, you select either 16:9 or 4:3 
screen aspect ratio.
* In DTV/HDMI/Component mode (high-definition), 
Just Scan is available.
* Full wide mode may work differently based on 
model and is supported for DTV fully, and ATV, 
AV partially.
03. Screen Mute (Command: k d)
 ►To select screen mute on/off.
Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 :  Screen mute off (Picture on) 
Video mute off
  01 :  Screen mute on (Picture off)
  10 : Video mute on
Ack [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* In case of video mute on only, TV will display On 
Screen Display(OSD). But, in case of Screen mute 
on, TV will not display OSD.
04. Volume Mute (Command: k e)
 ►To control volume mute on/off. 
You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button 
on remote control.
Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 :   Volume mute on (Volume off)
 01 :  Volume mute off (Volume on)
Ack [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
05. Volume Control (Command: k f)
 ►To adjust volume. 
You can also adjust volume with the volume 
buttons on remote control.
Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [f][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
06. Contrast (Command: k g)
 ►To adjust screen contrast. 
You can also adjust contrast in the PICTURE 
menu.
Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
07. Brightness (Command: k h)
 ►To adjust screen brightness. 
You can also adjust brightness in the PICTURE 
menu.
Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
08. Color/Colour (Command: k i)
 ►To adjust the screen Color(Colour). 
You can also adjust colour in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]  
						

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8EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
09. Tint (Command: k j)
 ►To adjust the screen tint. 
You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Red :   00 to Green : 64
Ack [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
10. Sharpness (Command: k k)
 ►To adjust the screen sharpness. 
You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE 
menu.
Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 32
Ack [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
11. OSD Select (Command: k l)
 ►To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when 
controlling remotely.
Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 01 :   OSD off01 : OSD on
Ack [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
12. Remote control lock mode (Command: k m)
 ►To lock the front panel controls on the monitor and 
remote control.
Transmission [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 01 : Lock off01 : Lock on
Ack [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* If you are not using the remote control, use this 
mode. 
When main power is off & on (plug-off and plug-in, 
after 20 - 30 seconds), external control lock is 
released.
* In the standby mode (DC off by off timer or ‘ka’, 
‘mc’ command), and if key lock is on, TV will not 
turn on by power on key of IR & Local Key.
13. Balance (Command: k t)
 ►To adjust balance. 
You can also adjust balance in the AUDIO menu.
Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
14.  Color(Colour) Temperature (Command: x u)
 ►To adjust colour temperature. You can also adjust 
Color(Colour) Temperature in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [x][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
15. ISM Method (Command: j p) (Only Plasma TV)
 ►To control the ISM method. You can also adjust 
ISM Method in OPTION menu.
Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   02: Orbiter 
08: Normal 
20: Color(Colour) Wash
Ack [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
16.  Energy Saving (Command: j q)
 ►To reduce the power consumption of the TV. You 
can also adjust Energy Saving in PICTURE menu.
Transmission [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 
 00 : Off
 01 : Minimum
 02 : Medium
 03 : Maximum
 04 : Auto
 05 : Screen off
* (Depending on model)
Ack [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
17.   Tune Command (Command: m a)
* This command may work differently depending on 
model and signal.
• For Europe, Mid-East, Colombia, Asia except 
South Korea and Japan, Model
 ►Select channel to following physical number.
Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data 00][ ]
[Data 01][ ][Data 02][Cr]
* Analogue Terrestrial/Cable
[Data 00][Data 01] Channel Data
Data  00 : High byte channel data
Data  01 : Low byte channel data
  - 00 00 ~ 00 C7 (Decimal : 0 ~ 199)
Data 02 : Input Source (Analogue)
 - 00 : Terrestrial TV (ATV)
 - 80 : Cable TV (CATV)