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LG 50PJ550 User Manual

LG 50PJ550
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PLASMA TV
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
P/NO : SAC34173302 (1007-REV03)
www.lg.com
42PJ250
50PJ250
50PK250
60PK250
60PK280
60PK290
42PJ340
50PJ340
42PJ350
50PJ350
50PK350
50PK340
50PK540
60PK540
42PJ550
50PJ550
50PK550
60PK550
42PJ350C
50PJ350C
50PK550C
60PK550C

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LG 50PJ550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Depth55.3 mm
Height724.3 mm
Weight28600 g
Pixel pitch0 mm
Audio systemDolby Digital, SRS TruSurround XT
PC in (D-Sub)Yes
Product colorBlack
Response time0.001 ms
LED indicatorsStand-by
RMS rated power20 W
Display diagonal50 \
Depth (with stand)309.7 mm
Display brightness1500 cd/m²
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels
Power requirements100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Width (with stand)1171.4 mm
Height (with stand)786.2 mm
High frequency rate600 Hz
Weight (with stand)31000 g
SCART ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Video formats supportedMPEG4
Contrast ratio (dynamic)3000000:1
Panel mounting interface400 x 400 mm
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)184 W

Summary

WARNING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

FCC Notice and Safety Precautions

Details on FCC compliance, electrical safety, fire hazards, and symbol explanations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Operational Safety Guidelines (1-10)

Covers 10 essential safety points for operating the TV, including water, cleaning, ventilation, heat, and plugs.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical, Cord, and Grounding Safety (11-19)

Precautions for storms, power cords, liquids, grounding, and disconnecting devices.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna, Ventilation, and Panel Safety (20-29)

Covers antenna grounding, cleaning, moving, ventilation, panel care, and generated sound.

FEATURE OF THIS TV

High-Definition Television (HDTV) and Image Science

Explanation of HDTV technology, ISF calibration, and AV Mode for picture quality.

Dolby Laboratories, Intelligent Sensor, and USB Connectivity

Details on Dolby audio, Intelligent Sensor for picture optimization, and USB media playback.

FEATURE OF THIS TV

Clear Voice II and Image Burn Prevention

Covers Clear Voice II for dialogue enhancement and important information on preventing image burn-in.

PREPARATION

Included and Optional Accessories

List of included accessories and information on optional items like cables and ferrite cores.

PREPARATION

Front Panel Information

Diagram and description of front panel controls and indicators for specific models.

PREPARATION

Front Panel Information

Diagram and description of front panel controls and indicators for specific models.

PREPARATION

Front Panel Information and Stand Safety

Front panel details and safety warnings for handling the TV stand.

PREPARATION

Back Panel Information

Diagram and description of rear panel connection ports for specific TV models.

PREPARATION

Back Panel Information

Diagram and description of rear panel connection ports for specific TV models.

PREPARATION

Stand Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for assembling and attaching the TV stand.

PREPARATION

Stand Detachment and Protection Cover

Instructions for removing the stand and installing the protection cover.

PREPARATION

Cable Management

Guidance on organizing and bundling cables using the cable holder.

PREPARATION

Desktop Pedestal Installation and Ventilation

Instructions for pedestal installation and ensuring proper TV ventilation.

Swivel Stand Functionality

Description of the swivel stand feature and its angle adjustment.

PREPARATION

VESA Wall Mounting and Safety Notes

Guidelines and safety notes for VESA wall mounting the TV.

PREPARATION

Securing TV to Wall to Prevent Tipping

Instructions and safety recommendations for securing the TV to a wall to prevent tipping.

PREPARATION

Antenna or Cable Connection

Diagrams and instructions for connecting antennas and cable TV.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

HD Receiver Setup - Component Connection

How to connect an HD receiver using component video/audio cables.

Supported Resolutions for Component

Table listing supported resolutions and frequencies for component input.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

HDMI Connection and Notes

How to connect devices using HDMI and notes on cable version and audio formats.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

DVI to HDMI Connection

How to connect devices using DVI to HDMI with separate audio connection.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

DVD Setup - Component and HDMI Connection

How to connect a DVD player using component and HDMI interfaces.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

DVD Setup - HDMI Connection

How to connect a DVD player using HDMI for audio and video.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

VCR Setup - Antenna and Composite Connections

Instructions for connecting a VCR using antenna and composite RCA cables.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Other A/V Source and USB Connection

Connecting camcorders, game sets, and USB devices for media playback.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Audio Out Connection and Precautions

How to connect audio output and safety notes for the optical port.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

PC Setup - VGA and DVI to HDMI Connections

How to connect a PC using VGA and DVI to HDMI interfaces with audio.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Supported PC Display Specifications and Notes

Table of supported PC resolutions and notes on connection issues.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

PC Mode - Screen Setup and Resolution Selection

How to select and adjust screen resolution, position, and phase for PC mode.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

PC Mode - Auto Configure Function

How to use the Auto Configure feature for automatic picture position adjustment.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

PC Mode - Manual Screen Adjustments

Manual adjustment of screen position, size, and phase for clearer PC picture.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

PC Mode - Screen Reset

How to reset PC mode screen settings to original factory values.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Remote Control Functions Overview

Description of the remote control buttons and their functions.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Remote Control Navigation and Battery Installation

Explanation of remote navigation, buttons, and how to install batteries.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Turning TV On/Off, Channel Selection, and Volume

How to turn the TV on/off, select channels, and adjust volume.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Initial Setting Procedure and Auto Tuning

Guide to initial setup, including language, mode, time, and auto tuning.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

On-Screen Menus Navigation and Categories

Overview of the OSD menus and main categories like Channel, Picture, Audio, Time.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Menu Navigation - Channel, Picture, Audio, Time, Option, Lock, Input

Details on accessing and adjusting settings within various menu categories.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Quick Menu Features and Usage

Explanation of frequently used features accessible via the Quick Menu (Q.Menu).

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Channel Setup - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning)

How to perform auto scan to find and store available channels.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Channel Setup - Manual Tuning (Add/Delete)

How to manually add or delete channels using the manual tuning function.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Channel Editing Functionality

How to select, add, or delete channels from the channel list.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Channel List Display and Navigation

How to display the channel list and navigate through it.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Favorite Channel Setup and List Navigation

How to set up favorite channels and navigate the favorite channel list.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Brief Information Display and Content Explanation

How to display and understand current screen information like program title and time.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Input List and Source Selection

How to select the desired input source from the input list.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Input Label Management

How to manage input labels using the Option menu or Input button.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

AV Mode Settings

How to toggle through and select preset AV modes (Cinema, Sport, Game, Off).

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

SIMPLINK Function Setup

How to turn the SIMPLINK function on or off for controlling connected HDMI devices.

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

SIMPLINK Functions and Menu Operations

Details on SIMPLINK functions like Direct Play and how to operate the SIMPLINK menu.

USB

Connecting and Using USB Devices

How to connect USB devices and select media lists (Photo, Music, Movie).

USB Device Usage Precautions and Safe Removal

Important precautions for using USB devices and how to safely eject them.

USB

Photo List Display and Navigation

How to display and navigate the photo list from a USB device.

USB

Photo Selection and Popup Menu Options

How to select photos and use popup menu options (View, Mark, Delete, Close).

USB

Full Screen Photo Display and Operations

How to display photos in full screen mode and use related functions.

USB

Full Screen Photo Options and Playback Notes

Explanation of full screen photo options and notes on USB playback compatibility.

USB

Photo List Options - Set Photo View

How to set photo view options like slide speed and music folder.

USB

Photo List Options - Set Video and Audio

How to adjust video and audio settings like Picture Mode and Sound Mode.

MUSIC LIST

Music List Display and Navigation

How to display and navigate the music list from a USB device.

USB

Music Selection and Popup Menu Options

How to select music files and use popup menu options (Play, Mark, Delete, Close).

USB

Music List Options - Set Audio and Playback Notes

How to set audio options and notes on music playback compatibility.

PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control

How to select and adjust the picture aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, Zoom, Cinema Zoom).

PICTURE CONTROL

Aspect Ratio Modes Explained

Detailed explanation of 16:9, 4:3, Just Scan, Zoom, Cinema Zoom, and Set by Program modes.

PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Wizard - Step-by-Step Calibration

Guide to using the Picture Wizard for adjusting Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Tint.

PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Wizard - Sharpness and Input Settings

How to adjust horizontal/vertical sharpness and select input sources for picture settings.

Finishing Picture Wizard

Steps to save the adjusted picture settings and finish the Picture Wizard.

PICTURE CONTROL

Energy Saving Function and Intelligent Sensor

How to reduce power consumption using Energy Saving levels or Intelligent Sensor.

PICTURE CONTROL

Preset Picture Settings (Picture Mode)

Description of factory preset picture modes like Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sport, and Game.

PICTURE CONTROL

Manual Picture Adjustment - User Mode

How to manually adjust picture settings like Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint.

PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Improvement Technology - Advanced Control

Using advanced controls like Dynamic Contrast, Noise Reduction, and Edge Enhancer.

PICTURE CONTROL

Expert Picture Control (Expert1, Expert2)

Detailed picture adjustments available in Expert1 and Expert2 modes.

PICTURE CONTROL

Advanced Picture Settings Explained

Explanation of Dynamic Contrast, Noise Reduction, Gamma, Black Level, Film Mode, Color Gamut, Color Standard, White Balance, Color Management.

PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Reset and Demo Mode

How to reset picture settings and use the demo mode to showcase TV features.

PICTURE CONTROL

Image Sticking Minimization (ISM) Method

Using Orbiter, Color Wash, or White Wash to prevent or remove ghost images.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume)

How to maintain consistent volume levels across different programs and commercials.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Clear Voice II Functionality and Level Adjustment

How to enhance voice clarity and adjust its level.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode)

Description of factory preset sound modes like Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

How to manually adjust sound settings like Sound Mode, Treble, and Bass.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Infinite Sound Feature and Compatibility Notes

How to enable Infinite Sound for realistic audio and notes on compatibility.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Balance Adjustment

How to adjust the left/right speaker balance for optimal sound positioning.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

TV Speakers On/Off Setup

How to turn the TV speakers on or off, especially when using external audio equipment.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Audio Reset to Factory Settings

How to reset audio settings to their original factory defaults.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setup (Analog & Digital)

How to select SAP/Mono/Stereo for analog and multi-audio for digital broadcasts.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Audio Language Selection (DTV/CADTV)

How to select preferred audio languages for digital TV channels.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

On-Screen Menus Language Selection

How to change the language for the TV's on-screen menus.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Caption Mode Setup (Analog Broadcasting)

How to enable captions and select caption modes for analog broadcasts.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Caption Mode Setup (Digital Broadcasting)

How to select caption languages or services for digital broadcasts.

SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Caption Option Customization

How to customize caption appearance, including size, font, color, and opacity.

TIME SETTING

Auto Clock Setup and Time Zone Selection

How to set the TV clock automatically and select time zone/daylight saving.

TIME SETTING

Manual Clock Setup and Reset Notes

How to manually set the TV clock and notes on clock reset after power loss.

TIME SETTING

Auto On/Off Time Setting and Cancellation

How to set auto on/off times and how to cancel the function.

TIME SETTING

Sleep Timer Setting

How to set the sleep timer to automatically turn the TV off after a preset time.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Parental Control Overview, V-Chip Ratings, and Password Setup

Introduction to parental control, V-Chip ratings, and how to set the password.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Lock System Enable/Disable

How to enable or disable the TV's lock system using the password.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Changing the Parental Control Password

Procedure for changing the parental control password by entering it twice.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Channel Blocking Functionality

How to block specific channels that you do not want to watch.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Movie & TV Rating (MPAA) - USA Only

How to set movie rating limits (G, PG, R, X) to block content.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

TV Rating Children (Age/Fantasy Violence)

How to block children's programs based on age or fantasy violence ratings.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

TV Rating General (Dialogue, Language, Sex, Violence)

How to block general TV programs based on dialogue, language, sex, or violence content.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

TV Rating English (Canada Only)

How to select English rating system (E, C, G, PG, 14+, 18+) for content blocking.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

TV Rating French (Canada Only)

How to select French rating system (E, G, 8ans+, 13ans+, 16ans+, 18ans+) for content blocking.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Downloadable Rating Setup

How to set downloadable ratings for digital channels based on Region5 data.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

External Input Blocking

How to block specific input sources (HDMI, AV, Component, RGB) from being used.

PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Key Lock Functionality

How to lock front panel controls to prevent unauthorized viewing or operation.

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting - Operation and Video Issues

Solutions for common operational and video problems like remote failure, power, and picture quality.

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting - Audio and PC Mode Issues

Solutions for audio problems and PC mode issues like no sound or unstable screen color.

APPENDIX

Maintenance and Extended Absence Precautions

Instructions for cleaning the TV and precautions for long periods of absence.

APPENDIX

Product Specifications - Dimensions, Weight, Power, Environment

Technical specifications for TV dimensions, weight, power, and operating conditions.

APPENDIX

Product Specifications - Dimensions and Weight (Additional Models)

Specifications for TV dimensions and weight for additional models.

APPENDIX

Product Specifications - Dimensions and Weight (Further Models)

Specifications for TV dimensions and weight for further models.

APPENDIX

IR CODES - Remote Control Waveform and Configuration

Description of the remote control IR signal waveform and its configuration.

APPENDIX

Remote Control IR Codes Mapping

Table mapping remote control buttons to their respective IR codes (Hexadecimal).

APPENDIX

External Control Through RS-232C Setup and Parameters

Instructions for RS-232C setup and details on communication parameters.

APPENDIX

RS-232C Configurations, Cable Types, and Set ID

Information on RS-232C configurations, cable types, and setting the TV ID.

APPENDIX

Command Reference List and Protocols

List of commands, protocols, and acknowledgements for TV control.

APPENDIX

RS-232C Command Details - Power to Tint

Detailed explanation of RS-232C commands for Power, Input Select, Aspect Ratio, Screen Mute, Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint.

APPENDIX

RS-232C Command Details - Sharpness to Channel Tuning

Details on RS-232C commands for Sharpness, Treble, Bass, Balance, Color Temp, ISM, Energy Saving, Auto Config, and Channel Tuning.

APPENDIX

RS-232C Command Details - Channel Add/Del, Key, and Tuning Data

Explanation of RS-232C commands for channel management, key codes, and tuning data formats.

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