LG MT-42PZ40V, MT-42PZ40S, MT-42PZ43S, MZ-42PZ42V, MT-42PZ43V User Manual

PLASMA MONITOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

MT-42PZ40V/B/R/S
MT-42PZ41V/B/R/S
MT-42PZ41M/B/R/S
MT-42PZ42V/B/R/S
MT-42PZ43V/B/R/S
MZ-42PZ42V/B/R/S
MZ-42PZ43V/B/R/S

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 : 3828VA0398A (RF02RA, 092K TX, 373-026H) a

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What is a Plasma Display ?

If voltage is inputted to gas in glass panels, ultraviolet rays is outputted and fused with a fluorescent substance. At this moment,
light is emitted. APlasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon.

160° - Wide angle range of vision

A Plasma Display provides more than 160° angle range of vision so that you can get a picture without distortion from any
direction.

Easy installation

A Plasma Display is much lighter and smaller than other same class products so that you can install the Plasma Display
at the desired place.

Big screen

The screen of a Plasma Display is 42" so that you can get vivid experience as if you are in a theater.

Multimedia Plasma Display

A Plasma Display can be connected with a computer so that you can use it as a screen for conference, game, internet
and so on.

The explanation about coloured dots may be present on PDP screen

The PDP which is the display device of this product is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells and a few cell defects can occur
in the manufacture of the PDP. Several coloured dots visible on the screen would be acceptable, in line with other PDP
manufacturers and would not mean that the PDP is faulty. We hope you will understand that the product which corre­sponds to this standard is regarded as acceptable. It means that it could not be changed or refunded.
We promise that we'll do our best to develop our technology to minimize the cell defects.

The explanation about noise of 42" PDP

In the same way that a fan is used in a PC to keep the CPU cool, the PDP is equipped with cooling fans to improve the
reliability of this product. Therefore, a certain level of noise could occur when the fan is operated. This noise doesn't have
any negative effect on its efficiency and liability and it's also determined to have no difficulty while using this product. The
noise from the fans is normal in the operation of this product. We hope you will understand that a certain level of noise is
acceptable. It means that it is not changeable nor refundable.

WARNING

MT-42PZ40/42 / MZ-42PZ42 series : This is Class B product. In a domestic environment this product

may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WARNING

MT-42PZ41/43 / MZ-42PZ43 series : This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WARNING

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

LG Plasma Monitor

LG Plasma Monitor

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After reading this manu­al, keep it in the place
where the user can
always contact easily.

Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................4

Step 1. Monitor Installation & Setup

Controls and Connection Options ..............................................................6

External Equipment Connections...............................................................7

External Equipment Viewing Setups..........................................................8

Remote Control Key Functions.................................................................11

Monitor Installation/Mounting Options......................................................13

Step 2. Customize your Monitor’s Features

Basic Features Setup and Operation

Turning on the Monitor.............................................................................13

Menu Language Selection (option) ..........................................................15

Picture Menu Options

PSM (Picture Status Memory)..................................................................15

Manual Picture Control .............................................................................15

Sound Menu Options

SSM (Sound Status Memory)...................................................................16

AVL(Auto Volume Leveler)......................................................................16

Adjusting Sound Control...........................................................................16

Special Menu Options

Menu Rotation For Vertical Viewing .........................................................17

Orbiter.......................................................................................................17

White Wash..............................................................................................17

Sleep Timer..............................................................................................17

Adjusting Auto Colour Control..................................................................18

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

Child Lock.................................................................................................18

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment.......................................................................................19

Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position.......................................................19

Picture Phase Adjustments......................................................................19

Initializing ..................................................................................................19

Selecting Wide VGA mode.......................................................................20

Screen Adjustments..................................................................................20

Luminance Noise Reduction ....................................................................20

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

Split Zoom ................................................................................................21

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

PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature

Watching PIP............................................................................................22

Selecting a Input Signal Source for PIP ...................................................22

Using Sub picture Still Function...............................................................22

Moving the PIP.........................................................................................22

Selecting PIP Sound Options ...................................................................22

Twin Picture Setup Options

Watching Twin Picture..............................................................................23

Selecting a Input Signal Source for Twin Picture.........................................23

Selecting Twin Picture Sound Options .....................................................23

Using Sub picture Still Function...............................................................23

Step.3 Miscellaneous

External Control Device Setup.................................................................24

IR Code (NEC format)..............................................................................29

Troubleshooting Checklist........................................................................31

Product Specifications..............................................................................35

Contents

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Safety Instructions

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

- This may cause a fire.

Do not use the Monitor 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 Monitor 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.

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

Do not placing anything containing liquid on top of
the Monitor.

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

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 Monitor.

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

Do not use water the Monitor while cleaning.

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

In case of smoke or strange smell from the Monitor,
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 Monitor yourself.
Contact your dealer or service center.

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

During a lightning thunder, unplug the Monitor from
the wall outlet and don’t touch an antenna cable.

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

W

WARNING

WARNING

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 ASTA approved 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

Short-circuit

breaker

Power

supplier

- Use the Monitor at the place lower than the altitude of 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality of picture
and sound.

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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 Monitor in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack.

- Ventilation required.

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

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

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 cord but the plug when unplugging.

- This may cause a fire.

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 when the power cord or the 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 protect a child
from eating them.

- In case that it eats them, take it to see a doctor immediately.

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

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

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

- Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure.

The distance between eyes and the screen should be
about 5 ~ 7 times as long as diagonal length of the
screen.

- If not, eyes will strain.

Unplug the Monitor from the wall outlet when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time.

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

Only use the specified batteries.

- This make cause damaged the Monitor or could give an electric
shock.

NOTES

*

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

Take care of danger that may happen under specific condition.

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.

WARNING

NOTES

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<Back Panel>

Controls of the Monitor

<Front Panel Controls>

Connection to PC

Note: The connection cables shown above to the right are not included with the Monitor.

A D-sub 15-pin cable and a DVI cable are provided to connect the Monitor to a PC.

Connection to AV equipment

( )( )

R

( )( )

L

REMOTE
CONTROL

RGB2 INPUT

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

LOCK

CONTROL

ON/ OFF

Y PBP

R

(MONO)

R

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

S-VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

AC INPUTAUDIO INPUTAUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT(480i/480p)

(DVD INPUT)

RGB1 INPUT

(PC INPUT)

RGB1 OUTPUT

(PC OUTPUT)

AUDIO INPUT

VOL.MENU

INPUT

SELECT

ON/OFF

Main Power Button

INPUT SELECT Button

VOLUME (FF,GG) Buttons

Power Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode,

Illuminates green when the

Monitor is turned on

Remote Control Sensor

MENU Button

DD,EE

Buttons

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO
INPUT

COMPONENT
AUDIO INPUT

RS-232C
INPUT

RGB2 INPUT
(DIGITAL
RGB INPUT)

RGB1
INPUT
(PC
INPUT)

RGB AUDIO
INPUT

COMPO­NENT(480i/480p)
(DVD INPUT)

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Watching External Equipments

<Back Panel>

RCA Type

Scart Type

5

( )( )

R

( )( )

L

REMOTE

CONTROL

RGB2 INPUT

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

LOCK

CONTROL

ON/ OFF

Y PBP

R

(MONO)

R

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

S-VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

AC INPUTAUDIO INPUTAUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT(480i/480p)

(DVD INPUT)

RGB1 INPUT

(PC INPUT)

RGB1 OUTPUT

(PC OUTPUT)

AUDIO INPUT

1 2 3 64 5

1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

Connect to optional external speaker(s).
* For further information, refer to ‘Speaker & Speaker Stand’

manual.

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

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

3. RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)/RGB1 INPUT(PC
INPUT)/AUDIO INPUT SOCKET

Connect the monitor output socket of the PERSONAL COM­PUTER to this socket.

RGB1 OUTPUT(PC OUTPUT) SOCKET

You can watch the RGB1 signal on another monitor, connect
RGB1 OUTPUT (PC OUTPUT) to another monitor’s PC
input port. When the monitor is in standby mode, you can not
watch the RGB1 signal on another monitor.

4. CONTROL LOCK Switch
REMOTE CONTROL

When “CONTROLLOCK” is set “ON”, Monitor is operated by
the external control device.

5. AUDIO / COMPONENT(480i/480p)(DVD INPUT) / S-VIDEO
/ VIDEO INPUT / AUDIO INPUT SOCKETS

EURO SCART SOCKET

Note : The interface board(AP-42EA40/41) is not equipped

on MT/MZ-42PZ42/43 series models. Contact your dealer
for buying this optional item.

6. 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.

( )( )

( )( )

R

L

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

RGB2 INPUT

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

RGB1 INPUT

(PC INPUT)

AUDIO INPUT

RGB1 OUTPUT

(PC OUTPUT)

ON/ OFF

REMOTE
CONTROL

CONTROL

LOCK

AV1AV1

AC INPUT

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Watching VCR (When the Interface board is installed.)

The interface board(AP-42EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ-42PZ42/43 series models.

- When connecting the Monitor to external equipment, match the colours of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio (L) - white,
Audio (R) -red).

- Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket (yellow) with the BNC-RCA adaptor to the VIDEO INPUT on the Monitor.

- If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Monitor.

- If you connect an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular
VCR to the Video input.
Or, connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro scart socket of the set.

- Use the orbiter function 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 a 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed image may remain visible on the screen.

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

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select

Video

or (

AV1

or

AV2

).

(If connected to S-VIDEO, select the

S-Video

external input source.)

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button on the VCR. (See VCR owner ’s manual)

Watching external AV source (When the Interface board is installed.)

The interface board(AP-42EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ-42PZ42/43 series models.

- When connecting the monitor to an external source, match the colours of AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the monitor with
the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red.

Or, connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro scart socket of the set.

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select

Video

or (

AV1

or

AV2

).

2. Operate the corresponding external equipment. See external equipment operating guide.

Watching Cable TV (When the Interface board is installed.)

The interface board(AP-42EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ-42PZ42/43 series models.

- After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming.
This monitor cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the Monitor.

- For further information regarding cable TV service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s).

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control and select

Video

or (

AV1

or

AV2

).

2. Tune to cable service provided channels using the cable box.

• Component Input ports
You can get better picture quality if you con­nect DVD player with component input ports
as below.

Component ports of the

Monitor

Y

PB

PR

Video output ports
of DVD player

Y
Y
Y
Y

Pb

B-Y

Cb
PB

Pr

R-Y

Cr
P

R

Watching DVD (When the Interface board is installed.)

The interface board(AP-42EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ­42PZ42/43 series models.

How to connect

Connect DVD video inputs to Y, P

B, PR of COMPONENT (DVD

INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO INPUT.
Or, connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro scart socket
of the set.

How to use

1. Turn on the DVD player, and insert a DVD.

2. Use INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select

Component

or (

AV1

or

AV2

). Refer to the DVD player's manual for

operating instructions.

External Equipment Viewing Setups

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Connecting PC

- To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor.

- Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanent­ly imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible.

- Connect PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT(DIGITALRGB INPUT) port of the Monitor; change the res­olution output of PC accordingly.

- There might be a noise according to some resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in PC mode. Then change
the PC mode into other resolution or change the refresh rate into other rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the
menu until the picture is clean. If the refresh rate of the PC graphic card can not be changed, change the PC graphic card
or consult it to the manufacturer of the PC graphic card.

- The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.

Setup Instructions to Connect a PC to your Monitor

- We recommend using 640x480, 60Hz for the PC mode, they provide the best picture quality.

- If the resolution of PC is over UXGA, there will be no picture on the Monitor.

- Connect the signal cable from the monitor output port of the PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC INPUT) port of the Monitor or
the signal cable from the DVI output port of the PC to the RGB2 INPUT(DIGITALRGB INPUT) port on the Monitor.

- Connect the audio cable from the PC to the Audio input on the Monitor. (Audio cables are not included with the Monitor).

- If using a sound card, adjust PC sound as required.

- This monitor apply a VESA Plug and Play Solution. The monitor provides EDID data to the PC system with a DDC pro­tocol. The PC adjusts automatically to use this monitor.

- DDC protocol is preset for RGB1 (Analog RGB), RGB2 (DVI, Digital RGB) mode.

- If required, adjust the monitor settings for Plug and Play functionally.

- If graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of both RGB1 INPUT
(PC INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) to display the PC on the monitor.
If graphic card on the PC does output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, set the monitor to either RGB1 or RGB2;
(the other mode is set to Plug and Play automatically by the monitor.)

- DOS mode may not work depending on video card if using a DVI-I cable.

- To see a normal picture, match the VGAmode and DVI signal (640x480, 852x480, 848x480). (See page 19)

PC Setup

1. Turn on the PC and apply power to the Monitor.

2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the Monitor’s remote control.

3. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select the RGB1 or RGB2 input source.

4. Set the resolution output of the PC to SXGA or under (1280 x 1024, 60Hz).

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Displayable Monitor Specification

<RGB1 Mode>

Resolution

640x350

640x400

640x480

800x600

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

45.913

53.011

64.062

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

56.000

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

90.03

100.04

120.00

56.25

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

90.00

o
o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o

o

o
o
o

o
o
o

o
o
o
o

64.016

49.725

31.469

35.000

37.500

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

54.348

63.995

67.500

77.487

68.681

60.000

75.000

63.981

100.00

74.55

59.94

70.06

75.00

60.00

70.06

75.02

84.99

60.05

70.01

75.00

85.05

75.06

60.000

75.00

60.02

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

DDC DDC

Resolution

832x624

800x600

1024x768

848x480

or

852x480

1152x864

1152x870
1280x960

1280x1024

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

<RGB2 Mode>

Resolution

640x350

640x400

640x480

800x600

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

45.913

53.011

64.062

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

56.000

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

90.03

100.04

120.00

56.25

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

90.00

o
o
o

o

o

o

o

o
o

o

64.016

49.725

31.469

35.000

37.500

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

54.348

63.995

67.500

77.487

68.681

60.000

75.000

63.981

100.00

74.55

59.94

70.06

75.00

60.00

70.06

75.02

84.99

60.05

70.01

75.00

85.05

75.06

60.000

75.00

60.02

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

DDC DDCResolution

832x624

800x600

1024x768

848x480

or

852x480

1152x864

1152x870
1280x960

1280x1024

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

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Remote Control Key Functions

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

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

• 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.

Installing Batteries

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

0

9

POWER

SLEEP INPUT SELECT

PSM SSM

ARC

AUTO CONFIG.

ZOOM -

ZOOM +

SPLIT ZOOM

MENU MUTE

OK

VOL

POWER STOP

PLAY FF

REC

REW

P/STILL

PIP

TWIN PICTURE

PIP POSITION

PIP STILL

SOUND SELECT

PIP INPUT

VOL

CHILD LOCK

POWER

Switches the Monitor on from stand-

by or off to standby.

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

PSM

Adjusts the factory preset picture

according to the room.

ARC

Changes the picture format.

ZOOM-

Reduces the main picture size.

SPLIT ZOOM

Enlarge the screen with regular

MENU

Displays on screen menus one by one.

Exits the current menu.

Memorizes menu changes.

NUMBER buttons

PIP

Switches the sub picture on

TWIN PICTURE

PIP INPUT

Selects the input mode for the

sub picture.

SOUND SELECT

Select main picture sound or

sub picture sound for PIP.

PIP POSITION

change the sub picture position.

PIP STILL

Freeze sub picture motion.

VCR BUTTONS

Controls a LG video cassette
recorder.

OK

DD/ EE

Selects a menu option.

FF/ GG

(Volume button)

Increases/decreases sound level.
Adjusts menu settings.

INPUT SELECT

SSM

To select the sound appropriate to
your viewing program character:

Flat,Speech,Movie,Music

, or

User

AUTO CONFIG.

CHILD LOCK

To operate the monitor with remote
control only.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

ZOOM+

Enlarges the main picture size.