Plasma tv full hd 1080p tv pn6500 series (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG 50PN6504
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User Guide This is a 「User Guide」 installed on the TV. The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.
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Press GUIDE button. [In Digital mode only] Obtains information about programmes and airtime. Checks the broadcasting time of the desired programme and schedule viewing.
Automatically Setting Up Programme ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Auto Tuning Automatically tunes the programmes. 1 Select Country where the TV is used. Programme settings change depending on the country you choose. 2 Initiate Auto Tuning. 3 Select Input Source of your choice. 4 Set Auto Tuning following screen instructions.
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❓ Cable DTV Setting option When searching for programmes using FULL setting it can take a long time. The following values are needed in order to search all available programmes quickly and correctly. The commonly used values are provided as “default”. •...
Cable DTV Setting ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Cable DTV Setting [In Cable mode only] When Channel Auto Update is On, you can update information for all the programmes that can be updated, including the programme currently being watched. When Channel Auto Update is Off, you can only update information for the programme currently being watched.
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To use Manual Tuning ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Manual Tuning Adjusts programmes manually and saves the results. For digital broadcasting, signal strength and signal quality can be checked. For analogue broadcasting, you can set up station names and use fine tuning. Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.
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To edit programmes ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Programme Edit Edits the saved programmes. Set as favourite programme, block/unblock programme, skip programme etc. of the selected programme.
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Press TEXT button. [depending on the country] Teletext is a free service provided by the TV station that offers text-based information about TV programmes, news and weather. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.
Special Teletext Function ❐ Press T. OPT button. Select the Text Option menu. • ꔻ Index : Select each index page. • ꔾ Time : When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. •...
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• ꔽ Reveal : Select this menu to display concealed information, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles. • ꔼ Update : Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new teletext page. • Language [In Digital Mode Only] : Sets Teletext language.
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Press the TEXT button. [In UK/Ireland only] The TV gives you access to digital teletext which gives much better text,graphics etc. than older analogue teletext. This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broadcast digital teletext.
❓ Teletext within digital service 1 Press the numeric or ꔵ button to select a certain service which broadcasts digital teletext. 2 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing TEXT, OK, Navigation, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue or NUMBER buttons etc..
❓ Teletext in digital service 1 Press the numeric or ꔵ button to select a certain service which broadcasts digital teletext. 2 Press the TEXT or colour button to switch on teletext. 3 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing OK, Navigation, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue or NUMBER buttons etc..
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Data Service [Depending on country] This function allows users to choose between MHEG (Digital Teletext) and Teletext if both exist at the same time. If only one of them exists, either MHEG or Teletext is enabled regardless of which option you selected.
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SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ CI Information • This function enables you to watch some encrypted services (pay services). • If you remove the CI Module, you cannot watch pay services. • CI (Common Interface) functions may not be possible depending upon the country broadcasting circumstances.
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• When the TV is turned on after inserting a CI Module, you may not have any sound output. The Smart Card may not be compatible with the CI module. • When using a CAM(Conditional Access Module), please make sure it meets fully the requirements of either DVB-CI or CI plus.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio. • 16:9: Resizes images to fit the screen width. • Just Scan: Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the image. ✎ In DTV, Component, HDMI, and DVI (over 720p) mode, Just Scan available.
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• Full Wide: When TV receives the wide screen signal, it will let you adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion,to fill the entire screen fully. 4:3 and 14:9 video is supported in full screen without any video distortion through DTV input.
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• Cinema Zoom: Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. ✎ While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn: - a video with stationary caption (such as network name) - 4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period Take caution when using these functions.
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[Depending on model] Press the AV MODE button. Sets the best PICTURE / AUDIO optimized for different AV modes. • Off: Operates with the value set in the PICTURE / AUDIO Menu. • Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies. •...
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To adjust picture with Picture Wizard ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Wizard Ⅱ Calibrates and adjusts for optimum picture quality using the remote control and the Picture Wizard without expensive pattern devices or help from a specialist. Follow the instructions on screen to obtain optimum picture quality.
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To select Picture Mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the programme. • Eco/APS: [Depending on country] The Energy Saver feature changes settings on the TV to reduce power consumption. •...
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✎ Depending on input signal, available range of picture modes may differ. ✎ ꕋ Expert mode is for picture tuning professionals to control and fine-tune using a specific image. For normal images, the effects may not be dramatic...
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To fine-tune picture mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Panel Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint / Colour Temp. First select a Picture Mode of your choice. • Panel Light : Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the PDP panel.
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To set advanced control ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Advanced Control / Expert Control Calibrates the screen for each picture mode; or adjusts picture settings for a special screen. First select a Picture Mode of your choice. •...
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• Skin Colour : Skin colour spectrum can be separately set to implement the skin colour as defined by the user. • Grass Colour : Natural colour spectrum (meadows, hills, etc.) can be separately set. • Sky Colour : Sky colour is set separately. •...
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• Colour Gamut: Selects the range of colours that can be expressed. • Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video. • Expert Pattern: Patterns used for expert adjustment • Colour Filter: Filters a specific colour spectrum in RGB colours to fine-tune colour saturation and hue accurately.
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• Colour Temperature: Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired. In Expert mode, detailed fine-tuning can be set via Gamma method, etc. • Colour Management System: This is a system that experts use when they adjust colour with a test pattern. They can select from six colour areas (Red / Green / Blue / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow) without affecting other colours.
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To set Picture Option ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Option Adjusts detailed setting for images. • Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise in the picture. • MPEG Noise Reduction: Reduces noise caused by compressing digital video. • Black Level: Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen to suit the black level of the input picture by using the blackness (black level) of the screen.
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To reset picture settings ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Reset Resets picture settings that the user customizes. Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness. • : Turns off Energy Saving mode. • Minimum / Medium / Maximum : Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode. • Screen Off : Screen is turned off and only sound is played. Press any button except Power button on the remote control to turn the screen back on.
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To use Sound Mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Sound Mode Adjusts TV audio to an optimal level according to a selected sound mode. • Standard : Suitable for all types of video. • Music / Cinema / Sport / Game : Sets audio optimized for a specific genre.
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To use TV speaker ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Sound Out ➙ TV Speaker Sound is output through the TV speaker.
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To use External Speaker ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Sound Out ➙ External Speaker (Optical) [Only available for models with an optical port] Sound is output through the speaker connected to the optical port. ✎ SimpLink is supported.
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❓ To use Digital Sound Out SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Sound Out ➙ External Speaker (Optical) ➙ Digital Sound Out [Depending on model] Sets up Digital Sound Out. Item Audio Input Digital Audio output MPEG Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital HE-AAC...
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Sound Out ➙ LG Sound Sync (Optical) [Only available for models with an optical port] Connect LG audio device with the logo to the optical digital audio output port. LG audio device allows you to enjoy rich powerful sound easily.
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To select external input ❐ Press INPUT button. Selects external input. ✎ Edit the device name: You can edit the name of the external device connected to the external input port.
To use SIMPLINK ❐ SIMPLINK is a feature that enables you to control and manage various multimedia devices conveniently using only the TV remote control via the SIMPLINK menu. 1 Connect the TV's HDMI IN terminal and the SIMPLINK device's HDMI output terminal using an HDMI cable.
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✎ This function is only compatible with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. ✎ To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMIⓇ cable (with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature added). High-speed HDMIⓇ cables have the No. 13 pin connected for information exchange between devices. ✎ If you switch to another input, the SIMPLINK device will stop. ✎ If a third-party device with the HDMI-CEC function is also used, the SIMPLINK device may not work normally.
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❓ SIMPLINK function description • Direct Play: Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly. • Select multimedia device: Selects the desired device via the SIMPLINK menu to control it from the TV screen instantly. • Disc playback: Manages the multimedia device with the TV remote control. • Power off all devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
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To use Sleep Timer ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ Sleep Timer Turns off the TV after a preset number of minutes. To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.
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To set current time ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ Clock Checks or changes the time while watching TV. • Auto : Synchronizes the TV clock to the digital time information sent by the TV station. • Manual : Sets the time and date manually if the auto setup does not correspond to the current time.
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To set the TV to turn on and off automatically ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ On Time / Off Time Sets On / Off time. Select Repeat to discontinue On Time Time. ✎ To use On Time Time, set the current time correctly. ✎...
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To set Automatic Standby ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ Automatic Standby [Depending on model] If you do not press any button on the TV or remote control for a certain period, the TV will automatically switch to standby mode. ✎ This function does not work on Store Demo mode or while software update.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Language You can select the language of the menu displayed on the screen and the digital sound broadcasting. • Menu Language : Selects a language for the display text. • Audio Language [In Digital mode Only] : Selects the desired language when watching digital broadcasting containing several voice languages.
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• Text Language [In Digital mode Only] : Use the Text language function when two or more Text languages are broadcast. ✎ If teletext data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default Text language will be displayed. ✎ If you select the wrong local country, teletext may not appear correctly on the screen and some problems may occur during teletext operation.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Country [Depending on country] Sets the country that the TV uses. TV settings are changed according to the broadcast environment of the selected country. ✎ If the country setting is changed, the Auto Tuning information screen may appear.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Disability Assistance Audio commentary or subtitles are provided for those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired. • Hard of Hearing: This function is used for the hearing impaired. If it is set to on, the subtitle is displayed by default.
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To change TV mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Mode Setting Selects Home Use Store Demo. When in use in home, please select Home Use. Store Demo mode is for store display.
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To use the ISM Method ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ ISM Method This function removes image sticking which is caused by prolonged display of static images. • Normal: Minimizes image sticking by gradually lowering the brightness when displaying static images and by increasing the brightness when displaying moving images.
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• Colour Wash: Removes image sticking by moving every pixel in a certain pattern on the screen for a specific period of time. Please use this function to remove temporary image sticking. ✎ Image sticking is commonly known in plasma TV when it displays static images for a long time.
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To specify Factory Reset ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Factory Reset All stored information is deleted and TV settings are reset. TV turns itself off and back on, and all settings are reset. ✎ When Lock System is in place, a pop-up window appears and asks for password.
Plays content stored on a USB device (external HDD, USB memory stick) directly on the TV, easily and conveniently. To connect a USB device ❐ Connect the USB storage device to the TV's USB IN terminal. The connected USB storage device can be used immediately. To remove the USB device ❐...
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Using a USB storage device - warning ❐ ✎ If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. ✎ Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. ✎...
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✎ It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB HDDs of 1 TB or less. ✎ If a USB HDD with power-saving function does not work properly, turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user manual of the USB HDD.
To use My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ MY MEDIA ➙ Movie List / Photo List / Music List Selects a file from the list. Displays the file that you choose. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback.
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My Media supporting file ❐ Maximum data transfer rate: 20 Mbps (megabits per second) External subtitle formats supported: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) Internal subtitle formats supported: XSUB (supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6)
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❓ Available video file Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @30p (only Motion JPEG 640x480 @30p) .asf, .wmv [Video] VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles [Audio] WMA Standard .divx, .avi [Video] DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC, Motion JPEG [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .mp4, .m4v, .mov [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, XViD [Audio] AAC, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
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.mkv [Video] H.264/AVC, XViD, MPEG-4 Part2 [Audio] HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .ts, .trp, .tp, .mts, .m2ts [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC .vob [Video] MPEG-1, MPEG-2 [Audio] Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer I, II, DVD-LPCM .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe [Video] MPEG-1...
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❓ Available music file File type : mp3 [Bit rate] 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps [Sample freq.] 16 kHz - 48 kHz [Support] MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3...
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❓ Available photo file Category : 2D(jpeg, jpg, jpe) [Available file type] SOF0: baseline, SOF1: Extend Sequential, SOF2: Progressive [Photo size] Minimum: 64 x 64 Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H)
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Items to note when playing videos ❐ ✎ Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. ✎ The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name. ✎...
If the following symptoms occur, please carry out the checks and adjustments described below. There may be no malfunction. Operational problems ❐ ꕢ Cannot view certain programmes. • Adjust the location or orientation of the antenna. • Save the programmes you wish to view using Auto Tuning Programme Edit.
Image problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Picture Test Run an Picture Test first to verify that the image signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test image, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Images from previous programme or other programmes linger or the screen displays annoying lines.
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ꕢ Vibrating horizontal /vertical lines and fishnet patterns appear momentarily. • Such a problem may happen when there is strong electronic interference. Turn off other electronic devices such as mobile phones, power tools and other small electrical appliances. ꕢ The screen display freezes or does not work properly during a digital broadcast.
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ꕢ Digital broadcasting is not available even though the cable is connected. • Check with the cable operator providing your subscription and/or signal. (Depending on your subscription, digital broadcasting may not be supported.) ꕢ The display is inactive or unclear when connected to an HDMIⓇ source. • Check the HDMIⓇ cable specifications. If your HDMIⓇ cable is not genuine, images may fade in and out or not be displayed properly. • Ensure that all cables are securely connected.
Sound problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Sound Test Run a Sound Test first to verify that the sound signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test sound, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Screen display is on but there is no sound. • Check other TV programmes.
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ꕢ For an analogue broadcast, stereo is not clear or sound comes from one speaker only. • In a poor reception area (areas with weak or unstable signals) or if Multi Audio is not stable, select Mono Multi Audio. • Adjust the Balance using the Navigation Button.
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ꕢ The volume changes when I change programme. • Volume can vary from programme to programme. • Set Auto Volume to On. ꕢ On certain programmes, there is no sound at all, or only the background music can be heard (in case of a programme created for overseas viewers). • In Language, set Language ➙ Audio Language to the language of your choice.
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ꕢ There is no sound when connected to an HDMIⓇ / USB source. • Make sure that the HDMIⓇ cable is high speed. • Check that the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or higher. • Use only regular music (*mp3) files.
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PC connection problem (Only for models supporting PC ❐ connection) ꕢ The screen display does not come on after connecting to the computer. • Make sure that the computer and the TV are securely connected. • Check whether the resolution is correctly set for PC input. • To use the TV as a secondary monitor, check if the connected desktop or laptop supports dual monitor display.
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ꕢ When connected to the computer, the display is partially cut off or shifts to one side. • Set the resolution to support PC input. (If this does not work, reboot the computer.)
Problems replaying movies in My Media ❐ ꕢ I cannot view the files on the Movie List. • Check whether the file on the USB storage device can be read on a computer. • Check whether the file extension is supported. ꕢ...
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Product certified before February 15, 2013 Product certified after February 15, 2013 Продукт, сертифицированный до 15 Продукт, сертифицированный после 15 февраля 2013 г. февраля 2013 г.
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ПІІ ‘ЛГ Електронікс Україна’, Україна, 01004, м. Київ, вул. Басейна, 4 (літера А), тел.: +38 (044) 201-43-50, факс: +38 (044) 201-43-73 Обмеження України на наявність небезпечних речовин Устаткування відповідає вимогам технічного регламенту щодо обмеженного використання небезпечних речовин в електричному і електронному обладнанні. Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic...
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❐ EU Conformity Notice LG Electronics hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the following Directives. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC LOW VOLTAGE Directive 2006/95/EC European representative: LG Electronics Inc. Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands...
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If you want to find out more information about our recycling program, please contact your local LG vendor or a corporate representative of LG. and Information of Regional Take back Schemes can be found at : http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling.jsp...
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❐ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. ❐ Energy Saving Energy efficiency cuts energy consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills.