LG 3828VA0525T User Manual

PLASMA TV

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.

Model number : Serial number :

P/NO : 3828VA0525T (MF056A, 151E/138P TX)

Safety Warnings

WARNING

Safety Instructions

WARNING

Do not place the set in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as heat registers, stove and so on.

- This may cause a fire.

Do not use the set in damp place such as a bathroom or any place where it is likely to get wet.

- This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.

Bend antenna cable between inside and outside building to prevent rain from flowing in.

- This may cause water damaged inside the set and could give an electric shock.

Earth wire should be connected.

- If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a danger of electric shock caused by the current leakage.

- If grounding methods are not possible, a separate circuit breaker should be employed and installed by a qualified electrician.

Power

supplier

Short-circuit

breaker

- Do not connect ground to telephone wires, lightning rods or gas pipe.

Do not insert any object into the exhaust vent.

- This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on the set.

- This may cause serious injury to a child or adult.

Do not use water while cleaning the set.

- This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.

In case of smoke or strange smell from the set, switch it off ,unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or service center.

- This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.

Do not attempt to service the set yourself. Contact your dealer or service center.

- This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.

During storm activity, unplug the set from the wall outlet and don’t touch an antenna cable.

- This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.

DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS

- Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

in U.K. only

This set is supplied with a BS 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 13 amp. When replacing the fuse

always use a 13 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTAapproved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer or “LG Electronics U.K. Ltd.” If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this set must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. If any other plug is fitted, use a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution board. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this set may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Safety instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below.

WARNING

NOTES

The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the

product.

Take care of danger that may happen under specific condition.

NOTES

Safety Warnings

ENGLISH

Never touch the power plug with a wet hand.

- This may cause an electric shock.

Disconnect from the mains and remove all connections before moving.

Do not place the set in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack.

- Ventilation required.

When installing the set on a table, be careful not to place the edge of its stand on the end of the table.

- This may cause the set to fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the set.

Ensure the power cord doesn’t trail across any hot objects like a heater.

- This may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not plug in unit if power cord or plug is damaged or the connecting part of the power outlet is loose.

- This may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Dispose of used batteries carefully to prevent a child from eating them.

- In case of a child eating them, contact doctor immediately.

When moving the set assembled with speakers do not carry holding the speakers.

- This may cause the set to fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Monitor.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

- This may cause damage the set or could give an electric shock.

Contact the service center once a year to clean the internal part of the set.

- Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure.

The distance between eyes and the screen should be approx. 5 ~ 7 times the diagonal length of the screen away.

- If not, eyes will strain.

Do not place an outside antenna in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits.

- This may cause an electric shock.

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.

Do not pull the plug not the cord when disconnecting.

- This may cause a fire.

Unplug the set from the wall outlet when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time or occurred a state of emergency.

- Accumulated dust may cause a fire or an electric shock from deterioration through electric leakage.

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Contents

Safety Warnings

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2~3

Introduction

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5~6

Location and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7~8

Installation

External Equipment Viewing Setups . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Displayable Monitor Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operation

Turning on the Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

On-Screen Menu Language Selection (option) . . .14

On screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Channel Menu Options

Auto Programme Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Manual Programme Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Assigning a Station Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Booster (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Programme Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Favourite Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Calling up the Programme Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Picture Menu Options

PSM (Picture Status Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CSM (Colour Status Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual Colour Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . .18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ACM (Active Colour Management) . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sound Menu Options

SSM (Sound Status Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AVL(Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Adjusting Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TV speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Stereo/Dual Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

NICAM Reception (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Time Menu Options

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Special Menu Options

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method . . . . . .20

Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Screen Menu Options

Auto Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting Wide VGA/XGA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Picture Size Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

NR (Noise Reduction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Initializing (Reset to original factory value) . . . . . .21

Teletext (option)

Teletext Language Selection

Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SIMPLE Text (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TOP Text (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FASTEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Special Teletext Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature

Watching PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Programme Selection for Sub Picture . . . . . . . . . .23

Selecting an Input Signal Source for the PIP . . . .23

Moving the PIP (PIP mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

POP (Picture-out-of-Picture: Channel Scan) . . . . .23

Picture Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting the screen for the PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting PIP Transparency (PIP mode only) . . . .23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Miscellaneous

Programming the Remote (option) . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Programming Codes (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . .25~26

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

After reading this manual, keep it in a place where the user can refer to easily.

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Remote Control Key Functions

MODE

INPUT

DVD

VCR

PIP

ZOOM -

ZOOM +

MUTE

TEXT/

SLEEP

LIST

I/II

AUDIO

PIP PR -

PIP PR +

SWAP

PIP INPUT

STB

ARC

SSM

FAVOURITE

SIZE POSITION INDEX

HOLD

TIME REVEAL MIX

MODE

Q.VIEW

PSM

VOL PR

MULTIMEDIA

POWER

CABLE

EXIT

Remote Control Key Functions

- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor of the set.

- There's maybe a defect in consecutive operation of remote control in specified brightness according to this set feature.

Introduction

ENGLISH

Selects the TV, AV, Component, RGB or

HDMI modes.

switches the set on from standby.

Selects another device.

ZOOM - / ZOOM +

Enlarges or reduces the main picture size.

Sets the sleep timer.

Displays on screen menus one by one.

Exits the current menu.

Memorizes menu changes.

Switches the sub picture on or off.

Selects PIP or DW modes.

Selects a programme for the sub picture.

Alternates between main and sub picture.

Selects the input mode for the sub picture.

Moves the sub picture to

Adjusts the sub picture size.

PIP PR + /-

PIP INPUT

POSITION

DD/ EE

direction.

To select the sound appropriate to your

viewing programme.

NUMBER buttons

selects a favorite programme.

These buttons are used for teletext.

FAVOURITE

For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.

Note : In teletext mode, the PIP PR +/-,

SWAP and PIP INPUT buttons are used for

teletext function.

INPUT

MODE

SLEEP

SWAP

SIZE

or FF/

SSM

TEXT/

PIP

POWER

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

MULTIMEDIA

Selects the Component, RGB or HDMI modes. switches the set on from standby.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

I/II Selects the language during dual language broadcast. Selects the sound output.

LIST

Displays the programme table.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.

ARC

Changes the picture format.

accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

DD/ EE

Adjusts menu settings.

or FF/

Selects menu item.

VOL +/- (Volume Up/Down)

Increases/decreases sound level.

PR +/- (Programme Up/Down)

Selects a programme.

PSM

Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room.

Q.VIEW

Returns to the previously viewed programme.

VCR BUTTONS

Controls a LG video cassette recorder.

Installing Batteries

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Install two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AA type. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.

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Introduction

POWERMUTE

TV/AV

MULTIMEDIA

LIST ARC

VOL

1 2 3

4 5 6

PSM

SSM

8 9

VOL

PIP/DW

SLEEP

REVEAL

TEXT/

PIP PR+

WIN. SIZE

MIX

PIP PR-

POSITION

TIME

SWAP

HOLD

INDEX

PIP INPUT

I/II

Remote Control Key Functions

- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor of the set.

- There's maybe a defect in consecutive operation of remote control in specified brightness according to this set feature.

Switches the sound on or off.

MUTE

MULTIMEDIA

Selects the Component, RGB or

HDMI modes.

switches the set on from standby.

TV/AV

Selects the TV, AV, Component, RGB

or HDMI modes.

switches the set on from standby.

LIST

Displays the programme table.

(Programme Up/Down)

DD/ EE

selects a programme or a menu item.

switches the set on from standby.

(Volume Up/Down)

FF/ GG

adjusts the volume.

adjusts menu settings.

accepts your selection or displays the

current mode.

Adjusts the factory preset picture

according to the room.

SPLIT ZOOM (option)

PSM

Enlarge the screen with regular

ration.

POWER

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

I/II Selects the language during dual language broadcast. Selects the sound output.

ARC

Changes the picture format.

Displays on screen menus one by one. Exits the current menu. Memorizes menu changes.

NUMBER buttons

SSM

To select the sound appropriate to your viewing programme.

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

PIP/DW

Switches the sub picture on or off.

Selects a programme for the sub picture.

Alternates between main and sub pic-

Selects the input mode for the sub pic-

Moves the sub picture to

Installing Batteries

Selects PIP or DW modes.

Adjusts the sub picture size.

DD/ EE

PIP PR + /-

SWAP

ture.

PIP INPUT

ture.

WIN.SIZE

POSITION

or FF/

direction.

TEXT/

These buttons are used for teletext. For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.

Note : In teletext mode, the PIP PR +/-, SWAP and PIP INPUT buttons are

used for teletext function.

SWAP

Returns to the previously viewed programme.

Note : This function works only when

Favourite programme

set to

Off

. Otherwise each press of this button will select a stored favorite programme.

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Install two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.

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Location and Function of Controls

VOL

MENUTV/AV

VOL

MENUINPUT OK

VOL

MENUINPUT OK

VOL

MENUTV/AV OK

Location and Function of Controls

Introduction

42PX4R series

42PX3RV series

ENGLISH

1 3 4 5 6

1. Power Button

Switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

2. Remote Control Sensor

3. INPUT or TV/AV Button

Selects the TV, AV, Component, RGB or HDMI modes. Switches the set on from standby.

4. MENU

Displays on screen menus one by one. Exits the current menu. Memorizes menu changes.

5. OK

Accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

4 5 6

DD/ EE

(Programme Up/Down)

Selects a programme or a menu item. Switches the set on from standby.

FF/ GG

(Volume Up/Down)

Adjusts the volume. Adjusts menu settings.

7. Power Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the set is turned on

8. Intelligent Eye (option)

Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.

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Introduction

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIOR

L/MONO

AAV5V5

AC INPUT

Antenna

AUDIO AUDIO

L R

VIDEO VIDEO

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

AUDIO AUDIO

V VARIABLE ARIAB LE AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

(MONO)(MONO)

L R

S-VIDE OS-VIDEO VID EOV IDEO

AAV4V4

AAV1V1

AAV2V2

AAV3V3

HDMI/ DVI(VIDEO)

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

REMOTE CONTROL

- Shown is a simplified representation of the set.

- What is shown here may be somewhat different from your set.

- This manual explains the features available on the 42PX4R series.

42 3 6 75 8

1. HDMI(DVI VIDEO) / AUDIO INPUT / RGB INPUT

Connect the monitor output socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER, DVD or STB to this socket.

Note: If you want to use RGB/DVI audio, we strongly recommend that you use the cable that has a core, or the EMI Filter core along with separate cable.

2. REMOTE CONTROL

3. RS-232C INPUT(CONTROL/SERVICE) PORT

Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC.

4. COMPONENT INPUT

Connect DVD video outputs to Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT INPUT and audio outputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO INPUT.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV4)

Connect the audio/video out sockets of external equipment to these sockets.

S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS

Connect the S-VIDEO out socket of an VCR to the S-VIDEO socket. Connect the audio out sockets of the VCR to the audio sockets as in AV4.

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5. VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT

6. EURO SCART SOCKET

Connect the euro scart socket of the VCR to these sockets.

Note:

a. If you want to use the EURO scart cable, you have to use the signal shielded Euro scart cable. b.

If the S-VIDEO(Y/C) signal is received through the Euro scart

socket 2 (AV 2), you must change to the

7. ANTENNA INPUT

8. POWER CORD SOCKET

This Monitor operates on AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate the set on DC power.

9. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (AV5) S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS

S-Video 2

(Y/C) mode.

Installation

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

Antenna

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

(MONO)(MONO)

COMPONENTCOMPONENT

LL RR

AUDIOAUDIO

LL RR

AUDIOAUDIO

AAV4V4

V VARIABLE ARIABLE AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

AAV1V1

AAV2V2

AAV3V3

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO VIDEOVIDEO

LL RR

AUDIOAUDIO

AV1AV1

External Equipment V

iewing Setups

ENGLISH

Connection to PC

Connection to AV equipment

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