LG 42LK455C User manual

www.lg.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

LCD TV / LED LCD TV /

PLASMA TV

Please read this manual carefully before operating the

set and retain it for future reference.

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ENGLISH

LICENSES

ENG

ENGLISH

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.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by by DivX, LLC, a

subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays

DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert

your files into DivX video.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered

in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your

registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to

vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

“DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.”

“DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation

or its subsidiaries and are used under license.”

“Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents :

7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 LICENSES

6 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-

ING

6 Unpacking

9 Separate purchase

9 Parts and buttons

16 Lifting and moving the TV

16 Setting up the TV

16 - Attaching the stand

20 - Not using the Desk Type stand

21 - Mounting on a table

22 - Mounting on a wall

24 - Tidying cables

25 - Positioning your display

25 - Connection of TV

26 REMOTE CONTROL

30 WATCHING TV

30 Connecting an antenna

30 Turning the TV on for the first time

31 Watching TV

31 Managing programmes

31 - Automatically setting up programme

33 - Cable DTV Setting (In Cable mode

only)

34 - Manually setting up programme (In

digital mode)

35 - Manually setting up programme (In

analogue mode)

36 - Booster

36 - Editing your programme list

38 - CI [Common interface] Information

39 - Selecting the programme list

40 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (In

digital mode)

40 - Switch on/off EPG

40 - Select a programme

41 - NOW/NEXT Guide Mode

41 - 8 Day Guide Mode

41 - Date Change Mode

41 - Extended Description Box

41 - Record/Remind Setting Mode

41 - Remind Setting Mode

42 - Schedule List Mode

42 Using additional options

42 - Adjusting aspect ratio

44 - Changing AV modes

44 - Using the input list

45 - Locking the buttons on the TV (Child

Lock)

46 Using the quick menu

47 Using the customer support

47 - Testing Software Update

48 - Testing the Picture / Sound

48 - Using Signal Test

48 - Using the product or service information

49 3D IMAGING

49 3D Technology

50 - When Using 3D Glasses

50 - 3D Imaging Viewing Range

51 Watching 3D images

53 ENTERTAINMENT

53 - Connecting to a wired network

54 - Network Status

55 - Connecting USB storage devices

56 - Browsing files

57 - Viewing movies

60 - Viewing photos

62 - Listening to music

64 - DivX® VOD Guide

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65 CUSTOMIZING TV SETTINGS

65 Accessing main menus

66 Customizing settings

66 - SETUP settings

67 - PICTURE settings

73 - AUDIO settings

76 - TIME settings

77 - LOCK settings

78 - OPTION settings

81 - NETWORK Settings

82 MAKING CONNECTIONS

83 Connection overview

84 Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD, or

VCR player

84 - HDMI connection

84 - DVI to HDMI connection

84 - Component connection

85 - Euro Scart connection

86 - Composite connection

86 Connecting to a PC

86 - HDMI connection

86 - DVI to HDMI connection

86 - RGB Connection

87 Connecting to an audio system

87 - Digital optical audio connection

88 - Headphone connection

88 Connecting to a USB

88 Connecting to a CI Module

89 SIMPLINK connection

89 - Activating the SIMPLINK feature

90 TELETEXT

90 Switch On/Off

90 Simple Text

90 - Page selection

90 Top Text

90 - Block / Group / Page Selection

90 - Direct Page Selection

91 Fastext

91 - Page selection

91 Special Teletext Function

92 DIGITAL TELETEXT

92 Teletext within digital service

92 Teletext in digital service

93 MAINTENANCE

93 Cleaning your TV

93 - Screen and frame

93 - Cabinet and stand

93 - Power cord

94 Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on

your TV screen

95 TROUBLESHOOTING

97 SPECIFICATIONS

109 IR CODES

110 EXTERNAL CONTROL DE-

VICE SETUP

110 RS-232C Setup

110 Type of connector;

D-Sub 9-Pin Male

110 RS-232C Configurations

111 Communication Parameters

111 Command reference list

112 Transmission / Receiving Protocol

117 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE

117 Open source software notice

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Remote control and batteries(AAA) Owner’s Manual

Polishing cloth

1

(This item is not

included for all models.)

Ferrite core

(Depending on model)

Power Cord (

This item is not

included for all models.)

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local

dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product

and item.

1 Gently wipe the spots on the cabinet with the polishing cloth.

Only 42/50PT25**, 50/60PV25**, 42/50PT35**, 50PV35**, 50/60PZ25**, 42/50PW45**, 50/60PZ55**,

42/50PT45**

(Except for 60PV25**,

60PZ25**, 60PZ55**)

(Only 60PV25**,

60PZ25**, 60PZ55**)

x 4

x 3

M4 x 26 M5 x 14.5

x 4

x 3

M4 x 28

M5 x 24

Screw for assembly Cable Holder

Protection cover

3D Glasses

(AG-S250 : Depending

on model)

Power Cord holder

Protection cover

tape

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Only 22LK33**

Cable Holder Protection cover

Only 32LV25**, 32/37/40/42/47LV35**, 32/42/47/55LW45**, 32/37/42/47LV45**, 32/42LV34**,

42/47LW54**, 32/37/42/47LV36**

Screw for assembly

(M4x12)

(Except for 32LV25**)

x 8

Screw for fixing

(Only 32LV25**,

32/37LV35**, 32LW45**,

32/37LV45**, 32LV34**,

32/37LV36**)

FPR 3D Glasses

1

(Only 32/

42/47/55LW45**,

42/47LW54**)

(M4x14)

(Only 32LV25**)

x 8

1 The number of 3D glasses may differ depending on the country.

Only 19/22/26LV25**, 22/26LV55**, 19/22LV23**

Screw for assembly

Cable Holder

DC Adapter

(M4x6)

x 2

(M4x16)

x 2

or

x 4

M4 x 14

(Except for 19/22LV23**)

(Only 19/22LV23**)

(M4x20)

x 8

Only 26/32LK33**, 32/37/42LK43**, 32/42/47LK53**, 32/37/42LK45**, 32/42LK55**, 47LK95**,

32/37/42LK46**

Screw for assembly Screw for fixing Protection cover

(Except for 47LK53**,

47LK95**)

FPR 3D Glasses

1

(Only 47LK95**)

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

Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span.



Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.

CAUTION



The items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.



Product specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.

How to use the ferrite core(Only Plasma TV)

1 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the PC audio cable.

Wind the PC audio cable on the ferrite core thrice. Place the ferrite core close to the TV.

NOTE

 For an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB de-

vices should have bezels less than 10 mm thick and

18 mm width.(Except for 42/50PT25**, 50/60PV25**,

42/50PT35**, 50PV35**, 50/60PZ25**, 42/50PW45**,

50/60PZ55**, 22/26/32LK33**, 32/37/42LK43**,

32/42/47LK53**, 47LK95**, 42/50PT45**)

[to an External device]

[Figure 1]

[to the TV]

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

2 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the power cable.

Wind the power cable on the ferrite core once. Place the ferrite core close to the TV.

[to a wall plug] [to the TV]

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

3 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the power cable.

Wind the power cable on the ferrite core once. Place the ferrite core close to the TV and a wall plug.

[Figure 2]

[to a wall plug]

[to the TV]

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

- If there is one ferrite core, follow as shown in Figure 1.

- If there are two ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

- If there are three ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1 and 3.

- If there are four ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4(1).

- If there are five ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4(1).

- If there are six ferrite cores, follow as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4(2).

[Figure 3]

10 mm(+ / - 5 mm)

*A 10 mm

*B 18 mm

4 Use the ferrite core to reduce the electromagnetic interference in the LAN cable. Wind the

LAN cable once on the small ferrite core and thrice on the big ferrite core. Place the

ferrite core close to the TV.

[to the TV]

[to an External

device]

A B

A (Gray) B (Gray)

[Cross Section of

Ferrite Core]

[Figure 4]

B

(1)

(2)

(Gray)

(Black)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Separate purchase

Separate purchase items can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification.

Contact your dealer for buying these items.

This device only works with compatible LG Plasma TV, LED LCD TV or LCD TV.

Parts and buttons

 The TV can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. and TV should

be turned off if it will not be watched for some time, as this will reduce energy consumption.

 The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the

picture is reduced, and this will reduce the overall running cost.

NOTE



Do not step on the glass stand or subject it to any impact. It may break, causing possible injury

from fragments of glass, or the TV may fall.



Do not drag the TV. The floor or the product may be damaged.



Some models have a thin film attached on to the screen and this must not be removed.

CAUTION

Only Plasma TV Only LCD / LED LCD TV

3D Glasses

(AG-S230, AG-S250, AG-S270 :

Only 3D Models)

FPR 3D Glasses

1

(AG-F2** : Only 3D Models)

1 The model name or design of 3D glasses may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.

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Only 50/60PZ25**, 42/50PW45**, 50/60PZ55**, 42/50PT45**

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Speakers

PCMCIA Card

Slot

AV (Audio and

Video) IN

HDMI IN

USB input

Touch buttons

2

1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.

2 Touch Button - You can use the desired button function by touching.

Button Description

Turns the power on or off

Changes the input source

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Adjusts the volume level

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Remote control and

intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator



Red – In Standby

mode



Off – TV turns on



Image shown may differ from your TV.

(Only

50/60PZ250T,

42/50PW450T,

42/50PW451T,

50/60PZ550T)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Only 50/60PV25**, 42/50PT35**, 50PV35**, 42/50PT25**

PCMCIA Card

Slot

AV (Audio and

Video) IN

HDMI IN

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Speakers

USB input

Touch buttons

2

1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.

2 Touch Button - You can use the desired button function by touching.

Button Description

Turns the power on or off

Changes the input source

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Adjusts the volume level

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Remote control and

intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator



Red – In Standby

mode



Off – TV turns on

(Only

50PV350T)



Image shown may differ from your TV.

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1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.(Only

32/42/47LK53**, 47LK95**)

Button Description

Turns the power on or off

Changes the input source

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Adjusts the volume level

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Speakers

(Only 26/32LK33**)

(Only 22LK33**)

Only 22/26/32LK33**, 32/37/42LK43**, 32/42/47LK53**(Except for 32/42/47LK530T), 47LK95**

Remote control and intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator

(Can be adjusted using

the Power Indicator in

the OPTION menu.)



Image shown may differ from your TV.

No. Description

1

USB input

2

PCMCIA Card Slot

3

HDMI IN(Except for

22LK33**)

4

Headphone Socket

1

2

3

4

(Only 22/26/32LK33**)

(Only

32/37/42LK43**,

32/42/47LK53**

, 47LK95**

)

(Except for 22/26/32LK33**)

(Only 32/42/47LK53**,

47LK95**)

(Only 32/37/42LK43**)

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1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.

2. Touch Button - You can use the desired button function by touching.

Button Description

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Adjusts the volume level

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Changes the input source

Turns the power on or off

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Speakers

Touch buttons

2

PCMCIA Card

Slot

Headphone

Socket

HDMI IN

(Only 26LV25**,

26LV55**)

USB input

Only 19/22/26LV25**, 19/22LV23**, 22/26LV55**

Remote control and

intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator

(Can be adjusted using

the Power Indicator in

the OPTION menu.)



Image shown may differ from your TV.

(Only 19/22/26LV25**)

(Only 22/26LV55**, 19/22LV23**)

(Only 19/22/26LV25**, 19/22LV23**)

(Only 22/26LV55**)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Touch buttons

2

(Except for

32/42/47LK530T)

1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.

2. Touch Button - You can use the desired button function by touching.

Button Description

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Adjusts the volume level

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Changes the input source

Turns the power on or off

Speakers

Only 32/42/47LK530T, 32/42LK550T, 32/37/42/47LV355T



Image shown may differ from your TV.

Remote control and

intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator

(Can be adjusted using

the Power Indicator in

the OPTION menu.)

PCMCIA Card

Slot

Headphone

Socket

HDMI IN

USB input

(Only

32/42/47LK530T)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Screen

Connection panel

(See p.82)

Touch buttons

2

(Except for

32/42LV34**,

42/47LW54**)

1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality corresponding to the surrounding environment.

2. Touch Button - You can use the desired button function by touching.

Button Description

Scrolls through the saved programmes

Adjusts the volume level

Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus

Changes the input source

Turns the power on or off

Speakers

Only 32/37/42LK45**, 32/42LK55**, 32LV25**, 32/42LV34**, 32/37/40/42/47LV35**, 32/37/42/47LV45**,

32/42/47/55LW45**, 42/47LW54**

,

32/37/42LK46**, 32/37/42/47LV36**(Except for 32/42LK550T,

32/37/42/47LV355T)

Remote control and

intelligent

1

sensors

Power Indicator

(Can be adjusted using

the Power Indicator in

the OPTION menu.)

No. Description

1

USB input

2

PCMCIA Card Slot

3

HDMI IN(Except

for 32/42LV34**)

4

Headphone

Socket

(Except for

32/42LV34**)

1

2

3

4



Image shown may differ from your TV.

(Only 32/37/42LK45**,

32/42LK55**, 32/37/42LK46**)

(Except for 32/37/

42LK45**, 32/42LK55**,

32/37/42LK46**)

(Only 32/42LV34**)

(Only

42/47LW54**)

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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.

Setting up the TV



Image shown may differ from your TV.

Put your TV on a pedestal stand and mount the TV

on a table or wall.

Attaching the stand

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

Make sure to assemble the front and rear side

of the stand.

3 Secure the TV and the stand with the 4 screws.

Rear

Front



It is recommended to move the TV in the box

or packing material that the TV originally came

in.



Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect the

power cord and all cables.



When holding the TV, the screen should face

away from you to prevent the screen from

scratches.



Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly.

Make sure not to hold the transparent part,

speaker, or speaker grill area.



When transporting a large TV, there should be

at least 2 people.



When transporting the TV by hand, hold the

TV as shown in the following illustration.



When transporting the TV, do not expose the

TV to jolts or excessive vibration.



When transporting the TV, keep the TV

upright, never turn the TV on its side or tilt

towards the left or right.



Avoid touching the screen at all times, as

this may result in damage on the screen

or some of the pixels used to create

images.

CAUTION

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent

the TV from tilting forward. Do not over

tighten.

CAUTION

Stand Body

Stand Base

(Only 42/50PT25**, 50/60PV25**, 42/50PT35**,

50PV35**, 50/60PZ25**, 42/50PW45**,

50/60PZ55**, 42/50PT45**)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

(Only 26/32LK33**, 32/37/42LK43**,

32/42/47LK53**, 32/37/42LK45**, 32/42LK55**,

47LK95**, 32/37/42LK46**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

Stand Body

Stand Base

3 Secure the TV and the stand with the 4 screws.

(Only 22LK33**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the TV as shown.

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent

the TV from tilting forward. Do not over

tighten.

CAUTION

(Only 19/22LV23**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

Stand Body

Stand Base

3 Secure the TV and the stand with the 4 screws.

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent

the TV from tilting forward. Do not over

tighten.

CAUTION

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(Only 19/22/26LV25**, 22/26LV55**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

3 Secure the TV and the stand with the 2 screws.

Stand

Body

Stand Base

(M4x6)

(M4x16)

(Only 32LV25**, 32/42LV34**,

32/37/40/42/47LV35**, 32/37/42/47LV45**,

32/42/47/55LW45**, 32/37/42/47LV36**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

3 Secure the TV and the stand with the 4 screws.

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent

the TV from tilting forward. Do not over

tighten.

CAUTION

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent

the TV from tilting forward. Do not over

tighten.

CAUTION

Only

32LV25**

Except for

32LV25**

Stand Body

Stand Base

Stand Body

Stand Base

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

(Only 42/47LW54**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.



Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the

surface to protect the screen from damage.

CAUTION

2

Assemble the parts of the Stand Body with the

Stand Base of the TV.

3 Assemble the TV as shown.

 Tighten the screws firmly to prevent the TV

from tilting forward. Do not over tighten.

CAUTION

Stand Body

Stand Base

4 Secure the TV and the stand with the 4 screws.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

(Only 22LK33**)

1

Lay the TV with the screen side down on a flat

surface.

2

Remove the 2 screws and pull the stand away

from the TV.

3

Push the supplied protection cover into the

opening at the bottom of the TV until it locks in

place.

This will protect the opening from accumulating

dust and dirt.

Protection cover

(Only 26/32LK33**, 32/37/42LK43**,

32/42/47LK53**, 32/37/42LK45**, 32/42LK55**,

47LK95**, 32/37/42LK46**)

1

Push the supplied protection cover into the

opening at the bottom of the TV until clicking

sound.

Protection cover

Not using the Desk Type stand



Image shown may differ from your TV.



Push the supplied protection cover into the

opening at the bottom of the TV until it locks in

place.



Attach the Protection cover tape.

- This will protect the opening from

accumulating dust and dirt.

- When installing the wall mounting bracket,

use the Protection cover.

(Only 42/50PT25**, 50/60PV25**, 42/50PT35**,

50PV35**, 50/60PZ25**, 42/50PW45**,

50/60PZ55**, 42/50PT45**)

Protection cover

Protection

cover tape

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