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Drawn Approved Signature Danbi.park Jongok.kim MMM/DD/YYYY Jan/11/2013 Jan/11/2013 42PN450D-ZA LG MFL67710003 EK 42PN450D (1301-REV00) : LGEAK : LGEKR : LGERS : LGEAZ : LGEMA : LGESY : LGEEG : LGEMX : LGETH Checked Jan/11/2013 Yena.park : Part number 1. Model Description Printing specification Printed in Mexico Printed in Poland Printed in Kazakhst[...]
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Front Back (Eng) P/No. 2 … … … … 31 (1301-REV00) (Revision number) : Total pages 32 pages : Part number MFL67710003 Pagination sheet[...]
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O WNER’S MANU AL PLA SMA T V Please r ead this manual caref ully bef ore operating your se t and retain it for future r efer ence. P /NO : MFL67710003 (1301-REV00) Printed in K orea www .lg.com PN45** PN65**[...]
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2 ENGLISH T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARNING y If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of accident or death. CAUTION y If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged. NOTE y The note helps you understand and use the product safely . Please read the note careful[...]
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3 ENGLISH LICENSES / OPEN SOURCE SOFTW ARE NOTICE / EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP LIcENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www .lg.com . Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definit[...]
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4 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SafEty INStructIoNS Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product. W arNING y Do not place the TV and remote control in the following environments: - A location exposed to direct sunlight - An area with high humidity such as a bathroom - Near any heat source such as stoves and other devices th[...]
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5 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Do not plug too many electrical devices into a single multiple electrical outlet. Otherwise, this may result in fire due to over-heating. y Do not drop the product or let it fall over when connecting external devices. Otherwise, this may result in injury or damage to the product. Desiccant y Keep the packing anti-moi[...]
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6 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product at your own discretion. Fire or electric shock accident can occur . Contact the service centre for check, calibration or repair . y If any of the following occur , unplug the product immediately and contact your local service centre. - The product has been impacted by [...]
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7 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cautIoN y Install the product where no radio wave occurs. y There should be enough distance between an outside antenna and power lines to keep the former from touching the latter even when the antenna falls. This may cause an electric shock. y Do not install the product on places such as unstable shelves or inclined su[...]
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8 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Do not turn the product On/Off by plugging-in or unplugging the power plug to the wall outlet. (Do not use the power plug for switch.) It may cause mechanical failure or could give an electric shock. y Please follow the installation instructions below to prevent the product from overheating. - The distance between th[...]
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9 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y When moving or unpacking the product, work in pairs because the product is heavy . Otherwise, this may result in injury . y Contact the service centre once a year to clean the internal parts of the product. Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure. y Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing [...]
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10 ENGLISH INST ALLA TION PROCEDURE / ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING NOTE y Image shown may differ from your TV . y Y our TV’ s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. y The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using. y New features may be added to this TV in the[...]
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1 1 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Remote Control, Batteries (AAA) ( See p. 26 ) Owner ’ s manual Power Cord Ferrite core (Depending on model) ( See p. 12 ) x 1 M4 x 14 x 7 M5 x 16 x 7 Power Cord Holder ( See p. 20 ) Desk-mount Screw (Only 42PN45**) ( See p. 18 ) Screw for assembly (Only 42PN45**) ( See p. 16 ) Screw for assembly (Only 50PN45*[...]
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12 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING NOTE 1 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the power cable. Wind the p ower cable on the fe rrite core once. Plac e the ferri te core cl ose to the TV a nd a wall plug. 2 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the cable. Place the ferrite core close to t[...]
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13 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Separate purchase Separate purchase items can be changed or modied for quality improvement without any notication. Contact your dealer to buy these items. These devices only work with certain models. LG Audio Device Compatibility PN45** PN65** LG Audio Device • • The model name or d esign may be change[...]
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14 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Parts and buttons Button Description T urns the power on or off. Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input S Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. Changes the input source H Adjusts the volume level. H Scrolls through the saved programmes. I N 1 ( P C ) U S B I N A V IN[...]
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15 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Lifting and moving the TV Please note the following advice to prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for safe transportation regardless of its type and size. CAUTION y Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in damage to the screen. y It is recommended to move the TV in the box or [...]
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16 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Setting up the TV Image shown may differ from your TV . Attaching the stand 3 EA M5 x 16 1 2 3 Only 50PN45**, 50/60PN65** Front Stand Base Stand Body Only 42PN45** 3 EA M4 x 14 4 EA M5 x 16 Only 50PN45**, 50/60PN65** Only 42PN45** 4 EA M4 x 14[...]
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17 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING T o detach the stand (Only 50PN45**, 50PN65**) M5 x 16 4 EA 1 1 2 1 2 2 Protection cover M5 x 16 1 EA CAUTION 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. y Make sure that the screws are inserted correctly and fa[...]
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18 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING Mounting on a table 1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. - Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 2 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. CAUTION y Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat, as this may result in fire or other damage. Securing the TV t[...]
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19 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING CAUTION y Make sure that children do not climb on or hang on the TV . NOTE y Use a platform or cabinet that is strong and large enough to support the TV securely . y Brackets, bolts and ropes are not provided. Y ou can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer . Mounting on a wall Attach an optional w[...]
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20 ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREP ARING T idying cables 1 Install the Power Cord Holder and Power Cord. It will help prevent the power cable from being removed by accident. (Only 42PN45**) Power cord holder (Only 50PN45**, 50/60PN65**) Power cord holder 2 Gather and bind the cables with the Cable Holder . Cable holder CAUTION y Do not move the TV by h[...]
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21 ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS This section on MAKING CONNECTIONS mainly uses diagrams for the PN45** models. Connect various external devices to the TV and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information of external device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device. Available external devi[...]
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22 ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI Connection I N 1( PC ) HDM I I N 2 (Only HDMI IN 1(PC) ) DVD / Blu-Ray / PC HD Cable Box / HD STB (*Not Provided) T ransmits the 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. Choose any HDMI input port to connect. It does no[...]
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23 ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Composite Connection A V IN 2 L/MONO COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN (PC) AUDIO VIDEO MO NO ( ) L R WHITE WHITE YELLOW YELLOW RED VCR / DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box (*Not Provided) RED T ransmits analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV . Connect the external device and the TV with th e composite cable as[...]
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24 ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Audio Connection OPT ICA L AUD IO IN Digital Audio System (*Not Provided) Y ou may use an external audio system instead of the built-in speaker . Digital optical audio connection T ransmits a digital audio signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device and the TV with the optical audio cable as s[...]
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25 ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Euro Scart Connection A V 1 A V 1 I N / OUT AUDIO / VIDEO (*Not Provided) T ransmits the video and audio signals from an external device to the TV set. Connect the external device and the TV set with the euro scart cable as shown. Output T ype Current input mode A V1 (TV Out 1 ) Digital TV Digital TV Analogue TV , A V [...]
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26 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL 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 . T o replace 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 . T[...]
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27 ENGLISH NETWORK SETTING 1 Press the SETTING button to access the main menu. 2 Select the NETWORK → Network Setting menu. NETWORK Network Setting Move OK Network Status 3 Select the Start Connection . Connect a LAN cable to the back of TV . Setting your network will enable network-related features on the TV . Previous Network Setting Start Conn[...]
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28 ENGLISH USING THE USER GUIDE 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the RED button to access the Customer Support menus. 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to User Guide and press OK . Software Update Picture T est Sound T est Signal T est Product/Service Info. Network T est User Guide Close PICTURE AUDIO SETUP TIME MY MEDIA NE[...]
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29 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Cleaning your TV Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION y Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. y When the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from[...]
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30 ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS Product specications may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. For the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. MODELS 42PN45** 50PN45** 42PN450D-ZA 42PN451D-ZA 42PN452D-ZA 42PN450B-ZA 42PN4503-ZA 42PN450D-ZE 42PN451D-ZE 42PN452D-ZE 42PN450B-ZE 42PN4[...]
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31 ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS HDMI/DVI-DTV supported mode Component port connecting information Component ports on the TV Y P B P R Video output ports on DVD player Y P B P R Y B-Y R-Y Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) 720x480 31.469 31.5 59.94 60 720x576 31.25 50 1280x720 37.5 44.96 45 50 59.94 60 1920x108[...]
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R ecord the model number and serial number o f the TV . R efer t o the label on the back cover and quote this inf ormation to your dealer when requiring any ser vice. MODEL SERIAL Please contact L G First . If y ou have any inquiries or c omments, please contact L G customer inf ormation centre. Customer Inf ormation Centre C ou nt r y Se rv i ce C[...]