LG 42PM4MWA Users manual

Warning

Warning

WARNING/CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC NOTICE

•A Class B digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s warranty.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s warranty.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc

1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

1-800-243-0000 http://www.lgusa.com

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet

or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus.

This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.

The important safety instructions shall be entitled “Important Safety Instructions”. The following safety instructions shall be included where applicable, and, when used, shall be verbatim as follows. Additional safety information may be included by adding statements after the end of the following safety instruction list. At the manufacturer’s option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction may be placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction :

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

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8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-

fiers)that produce heat.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong, The wide blade or the

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-

ment of the obsolete outlet.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the man-

ufacturer.

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Safety Instructions

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord :

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your

appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

16. Outdoor Use Marking :

WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Appliance To Rain Or Moisture.

17. Wet Location Marking :

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

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Contents

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2~4

Introduction

Features Of This monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . .8~9

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation

Desktop Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

External Equipment Connections

VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cable TV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

External A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DTV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16~17

Operation

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 On Screen Menus Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Picture Menu Options

Picture Status Memory (PSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Manual Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Color Status Memory (PSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Manual Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . .21 XD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Picture Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Advanced - Cinema 3:2 Pull down mode . . . . . .23 Advanced - Black level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sound Menu Options

Sound Status Memory (SSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Manual Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TV Speaker on/off setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Timer Menu Options

Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Auto Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Special Menu Options

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ISM Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Tile mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Low power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 XD demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Selecting XGA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Picture Size Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34~39

IR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40~41

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42~43

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference.

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Introduction

Introduction

Features Of This Monitor

What is a Plasma Monitor ?

If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon.

160° - Wide angle range of vision

Your flat panel plasma screen offers an exceptionally broad viewing angle -- over 160 degrees. This means that the display is clear and visible to viewers anywhere in the room.

Wide Screen

The screen of the Plasma Display is 71" so wide that your viewing experience is as if you are in a theater.

Multimedia

Connect your plasma display to a PC and you can use it for conferencing, games, and internet browsing. The Picture-in-Picture feature allows you to view your PC and video images simultaneously.

Versatile

The light weight and thin size makes it easy to install your plasma display in a variety of locations where conventional TVs would not fit.

The Plasma Monitor Manufacturing Process: Why minute colored dots may be present on the Plasma Monitor screen

The Plasma Display Panel which is the display device of this product is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells. A few cell defects will normally occur in the Plasma Monitor manufacturing process. Several minute colored dots visible on the screen should be acceptable. This also occurs in other Plasma Monitor manufacturers' products and the tiny dots appearing does not mean that this

Plasma Monitor is defective. Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the Plasma Monitor to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology is designed to minimize cell defects during the manufacture and operation of this product.

Cooling Fan Noise

In the same way that a fan is used in a PC computer to keep the CPU (Central Processing Unit) cool, the Plasma Monitor is equipped with cooling fans to cool the Monitor and improve its reliability. Therefore, a certain level of noise could occur while the fans are operating and cooling the Plasma Monitor.

The fan noise doesn't have any negative effect on the Plasma Monitor's efficiency or reliability. The noise from these fans is normal during the operation of this product. We hope you understand that a certain level of noise from the cooling fans is acceptable and is not sufficient cause for the Plasma Monitor to be exchanged or returned.

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Accessories

Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product.

AV	POWER	INPUT
SLEEP	PSM ARC	AUTO

		1	2	3
		4	5	6
		7	8	9
			0
		*		*
		MENU		EXIT
		VOL	SET	VOL
	1.5V	MUTE		*
Owner’s Manual	Batteries	Remote Control

D-sub 15 pin cable								Power Cord

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Controls

-This is a simplified representation of front panel.

-This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your monitor.

	3
	4
	5
1	6
	2
ON/OFF
7

	1.Power Standby Indicator	4.	MENU Button
	Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the	5.	INPUT SELECT Button
	Set is turned on.
	2. Remote Control Sensor	6.	Main Power Button

Switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

3.VOLUME (F,G) Buttons E, D Buttons

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Connection Options

- Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor.

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REMOTE	RS-232C	HDMI/DVI IN	RGB	AUDIO	COMPONENT IN			AV IN		EXTERNAL SPEAKER
CONTROL IN	(CONTROL&SERVICE)			(RGB/DVI)	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R
	OUT		IN		1				S-VIDEO	R	L
	IN		OUT		2			AV
								OUT
1	2	3	4	5	6			7	8		9

1

Connect your wired remote control.

2

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

3HDMI/DVI IN

Connect a HDMI signal to 1(DVI) or 2.

Or DVI(VIDEO) signal to the 1(DVI) port with a DVI to HDMI cable.

4RGB INPUT

Connect the set output connector from a PC to the appropriate input port.

RGB OUTPUT

You can watch the RGB signal on another set, connect RGB OUTPUT to another set’s PC input port.

5AUDIO (RGB/DVI)

Connect the monitor output from a PC to the appropriate input port.

6

Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks.

AV OUTPUT

Connect a second Set or monitor.

8 VIDEO IN

Connect audio/video output from an external device to these jacks.

S-VIDEO

Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device.

9EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

Connect to optional external speaker(s).

*For further information, refer to ‘Speaker & Speaker Stand’ manual.

10 POWER CORD SOCKET

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

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Introduction

Remote Control Key Functions

-When using the remote control, aim it at the remote

-Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR the key again as necessary.

AV

Selects: AV, Component 1-2, RGB, HDMI/DVI input sources.

POWER	INPUT
AV
SLEEP PSM ARC	AUTO

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
	0
*		*
MENU		EXIT
VOL	SET	VOL

MUTE	*

Installing Batteries

•Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+ with +, - with -).

•Install two 1.5V AA batteries. Don’t mix old or used batteries with new ones.

Replace cover.

POWER

Turns your monitor or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode.

INPUT

Selects: AV, Component 1-2, RGB, HDMI/DVI input sources.

SLEEP

Sets the Sleep Timer.

PSM

Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room.

ARC

Changes the picture format.

NUMBER buttons

Dosen’t work for monitor mode.

*

Not functional

MENU

Brings up the main menu to the screen.

EXIT

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

THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left/Right/SET)

Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increases/decreases the sound level.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

*

Not functional

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Installation

Desktop Pedestal Installation

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4inches on each side from the wall.

• This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your monitor.

Power Supply

Short-circuit Breaker

GROUNDING

Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.

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Installation

External Equipment Connections

NOTE: Not all cables shown are included with the plasma display.

VCR Setup

-To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and monitor.

-Use the ISM Method (on the Special menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.

Connection Option

1. Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR's output	NENT IN		AV IN	EXTERNAL SPEAK
jacks to the set input jacks, as shown in the figure.
	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R
When connecting the set to VCR, match the jack colors	1			S-VIDEO	R
(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
		AV
If you connect an S-VIDEO output from VCR to the S-VIDEO	2
		OUT
input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connect-
ing a regular VCR to the Video input.
2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the
VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)
3. Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the	ANT OUT	OUTPUT
remote control.		SWITCH
	ANT IN	S-VIDEO VIDEO	L R
Do not connect to both Video and S-		VCR
Video at the same time. In the event
that you connect both Video and the
S-Video cables, only the S-Video will
work.
	ENT IN		AV IN	EXTERNAL SPEAKER
	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R
	1			S-VIDEO	L
				R

	2	AV
		OUT

ANT OUT OUTPUT

SWITCH

L		R VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT IN

VCR

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Cable TV Setup

monitor service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programdisplay monitor programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the

cable monitor service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s).

video cables from the Cable Box's output
jacks, as shown in the figure.
to a Cable Box, match the jack	ENT IN		AV IN	EXTERNAL SPEAKER
= white, and Audio Right = red).	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R
				S-VIDEO
socket of the Cable box to the Euro scart	1				L
				R
	2		AV
			OUT
the remote control to select AV.
with the remote control for cable box.
			AUDIO
			OUTPUT
		TV	SWITCH
			3	4
		VCR		RF	Cable

Cable Box

External A/V Source Setup

from the external	COMPONENT IN			AV IN		EXTERNAL SPEAKE
input jacks, as
	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R
equipment, match		1				S-VIDEO	L
						R
			AV
Left = white, and		2
			OUT
the External A/V to the
control to select AV.
equipment. Refer to
			VIDEO	L	R

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DVD Setup

DIO	COMPONENT IN					AV IN	EXTER	MOTE	RS-232C	HDMI/DVI IN	RGB
B/DVI)	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R	VIDEO	DIO-R	VIDEO	L-AUDIO-R		ROL IN	(CONTROL&SERVICE)
	1						S-VIDEO		OUT		IN
							R
	2		AV			AV			IN		OUT
			OU			OUT

L R

HDMI-DVD OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

PB PR

L R

DVD

1

outputs to the COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI IN 1(DVI) jacks and connect the DVD audio outputs

jacks on the monitor, as shown in the figure.

2

an S-Video output jack, connect this to the S-VIDEO input on the monitor and connect the DVD audio out-

jacks on the monitor, as shown in the figure.

1

insert a DVD.

2

on the remote control to select Component 1, Component 2, or HDMI/DVI. (If connected to S-VIDEO,

input source.)

3

manual for operating instructions.

•Component Input ports

To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown.

	Component ports of the	Y	PB	PR
	Monitor
	Video output ports	Y	Pb	Pr
		Y	B-Y	R-Y
	of DVD player	Y	Cb	Cr
		Y	PB	PR

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DTV Setup

-To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box.

-This monitor supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for

HDMI/DVI-DTV (480p,720p,1080i, 1080p) mode.

UDIO

COMPONENT IN

E

RS-232C

HDMI/DVI IN

RGB

232C

HDMI/DVI IN

RGB

AUDIO

GB/DVI)

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

IN

(CONTROL&SERVICE)

L&SERVICE)

(RGB/DVI)

1

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

2

AV

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

OUT

HDMI-DTV OUTPUT

Y PB PR L R

Digital Set-top Box

DVI-DTV OUTPUT

L

R

’s COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) INPUT, RGB or HDMI IN 1(DVI) to HDMI jack for video connecon your set-top box connector. Then, make the corresponding audio connections.

set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.) remote control to select Component 1, Component 2, RGB, or HDMI/DVI.

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