LG MU40PA15 User Manual
PLASMA MONITOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : MU-40PA15
MU-40PA15A
MU-40PA15B
MU-40PA15G
MU-40PA15K
MU-40PA15S
Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating the Monitor.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the Monitor. See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
Model number :
Serial number :
P/NO : 3828VA0355A (NP00KC)
WARNING
WARNING
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 authority to operate the equipment.
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
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories Carts and Stands
Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Power-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into the grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions
PORTABLE CART WARNING
9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
18.Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
21.Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The explanation about colored 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 colored 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.
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Contents
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4
Step 1. Monitor Installation & Setup
Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . .6
External Equipment Viewing Setups . . . . . . . .7~9
Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Monitor Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Monitor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Step 2. Customize your Monitor’s Features
Basic Features Setup and Operation
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Menu Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Function Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Video Menu Options
PSM (Picture Status Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Adjusting Auto Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Manual Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . .13 Manual Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Audio Menu Options
SSM (Sound Status Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Adjusting Sound (Manual Settings) . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Menu Options
Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Auto Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position . . . . . . . .16 Adjusting Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 White Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Adjusting OSD Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature
Watching PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Selection a Source Input Signal for PIP . . . . . . .18 Selecting PIP Sound Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Moving the Sub Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step.3 Miscellaneous
External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 IR Code (NEC format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25~26 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
After reading this manual, keep it in the place where the user can always contact easily.
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Monitor Controls
ON/OFF
Main Power Button
Front Panel Controls
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Watching External Equipments
Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel
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INPUT
RS-232C INPUT
Connection
1.EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Connect to optional external *For further information, Stand’ manual.
2.AV INPUT JACKS
Connect audio/video out these jacks
S-VIDEO JACKS
Connect video out from input.
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV JACKS
to PC
(480p/720p/1080i) Jacks
jack of the PC or Digital set-
control to remote control jack
on a PC.
an AC power. The voltage is page. Never attempt to
power
Note: All cables
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Watching VCR Setup
equipments, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio(L) -
cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input of the Monitor.
input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regu-
for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR, may remain visible on the screen.
adequate distance between the VCR and monitor
control and select Video. external input source.)
PLAY button on the VCR. (See VCR owner’s manual)
Watching Cable TV Setup
local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programwithout a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box connected to the
service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s).
control and select Video. the cable box.
Setup
-When connecting the monitor to an external source, match the colors of A/V input jacks on the monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red.
1.Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select Video.
2.Operate the corresponding external equipment. See external equipment operating guide.
Watching DVD Setup
Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT
(DVD/DTV INPUT) or the single RGB-DTV depending on your DVD connectors. Then
connections and audio inputs to Audio
insert a DVD.
on the remote control to select
DVD player's manual for operating instruc-
•Component Input ports
You can get better picture quality if you connect DVD player with component input ports as below.
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Watching DTV Setup
programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX.
Digital Set-Top Box
’s Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) or the single connections, depending on your set top box connectors. Then make the cprresponding audio
audio outputs to monitor AUDIO INPUT jacks.
BOX. (Refer to the owner’s ,manual for the digital SET-TOP BOX.) remote control to select Component.
PC Setup
connect a PC to the Monitor.
monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanentsaver when possible.
INPUT(VGA/SVGA) RGB-DTV INPUT(480p/720p/1080i) port of the Monitor: changing the
to your Monitor
to obtain the best picture quality for the Monitor. there will be no picture on the Monitor.
monitor output port of the PC to the RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA) RGB-DTV INPUT
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to the Audio ports of the Monitor. (Audio cables not included with the Monitor) PC sound properly.
connect to the RGB INPUT(VGA/SVGA) port of the Monitor after changing the res-
by connecting a non-standard PC, contact your dealer for more information.
to any contrast or brightness in PC mode. In this case, adjust contrast or bright-
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the Monitor.
POWER button on the Monitor’s remote control. the remote control to select the RGB input source. under SVGA (800x600).
Monitor Display Specifications
Resolution |
Horizontal |
Vertical |
Resolution |
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640x350 |
31.468 |
70.09 |
640x480 |
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832x624 |
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Remote Control Key Functions
- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor of the Monitor.
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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 AAA type. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.
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