LG MU42PZ40 User Manual

PLASMA MONITOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODELS : MU-42PZ40/41 MU-42PZ40A/41A MU-42PZ40B/41B MU-42PZ40K/41K MU-42PZ40R/41R MU-42PZ40S/41S

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 : 3828VA0361A (RF02RA)

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-

Ground Clamp

				Antenna Lead in Wire
				Antenna Discharge Unit
				(NEC Section 810-20)
				Grounding Conductor
Electric Service				(NEC Section 810-21)
Equipment				Ground Clamps
				Power Service Grounding
				Electrode System (NEC
				Art 250, Part H)

NEC - National Electrical Code

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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	15. Lightning	21. Replacement Parts
	For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning	When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech-
	storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods	nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufactur-
	of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the anten-	er or have the same characteristics as the original part.
	na or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due	Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
	to lightning and power-line surges.	other hazards.
	16. Power Lines	22. Safety Check
	An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity	Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
	of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,	the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
	or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When	the product is in proper operating condition.
	installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be	23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
	taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as con-
		The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as rec-
	tact with them might be fatal.
		ommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall,
	17. Overloading
		causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
	Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
		the product.
	result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
	18. Object and Liquid Entry	24. Heat
	Never push objects of any kind into this product through open-	The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
	ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out	radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
	parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid	amplifiers) that produce heat.
	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 prod-
	uct.
	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 adjust-
	ment 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.

The PDP Manufacturing Process: Why colored dots may be present on the PDP screen

The PDP (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 PDP manufacturing process. Several colored dots visible on the screen should be acceptable. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers' products and the dots appearing does not mean that this PDP is defective. Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology is designed to minimize cell defects.

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 PDP 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 PDP.

This noise doesn't have any negative effect on the PDP'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 PDP to be exchanged or returned.

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Contents

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4

Step 1. Monitor Installation & Setup

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

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

External Equipment Viewing Setups . . . . . . .8~10

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

Monitor Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Monitor Installation/Mounting Options . . . . . . . .12

Step 2. Customize your Monitor’s Features

Basic Features Setup and Operation

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Picture Menu Options

APC (Auto Picture Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Manual Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sound Menu Options

DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) . . . . . . .15 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adjusting Sound (Manual Settings) . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Menu Options

Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 White Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Adjusting Auto Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Manual Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . .17 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position . . . . . . . .18 Picture Phase Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Selecting Wide VGA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Screen Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Picture Size Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Enlarged Picture Position Adjustment . . . . . . . .20

PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature

Watching PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selecting a Input Signal Source for PIP . . . . . . .21 Using Sub picture Still Function . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Moving the PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selecting PIP Sound Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Twin Picture Setup Options

Watching Twin Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Selecting a Input Signal Source for Twin Picture . .22 Selecting Twin Picture Sound Options . . . . . . . .22

Step.3 Miscellaneous

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 IR Code (NEC format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

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Monitor Controls

Front Panel Controls

ON/OFF	INPUT	MENU VOL.
	SELECT
Main Power Button		D,E Buttons
	Button
		VOLUME (F,G) Buttons
	MENU Button

Power Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode,

Illuminates green when the

Monitor is turned on

Connection

Back Connection Panel

( ) R ( )

(

) L (

)

AUDIO L

Y

PB

PR

R AUDIO L (MONO)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

RS-232C INPUT

RGB2 INPUT

RGB1 INPUT

INPUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

AC INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

(PC/DTV INPUT)

(DVD/DTV INPUT)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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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.AUDIO INPUT/RGB1 INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT)/ RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) JACKS

Connect the monitor output socket of the PC to this socket.

4.RGB1 OUTPUT (PC/DTV OUTPUT) JACKS

You can watch the RGB1 signal on another monitor, connect RGB1 OUTPUT (PC/DTV OUTPUT) to another monitor’s PC input port.

5.CONTROL LOCK Switch REMOTE CONTROL

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

6.COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT)/AUDIO INPUT JACKS

7.AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

Connect audio/video out from external equipment to these jacks.

S-VIDEO INPUTS (S-VIDEO)

Connect video out from an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input.

8.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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External Equipment Connections

Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel

( ) R ( )	( ) L (	PR			R AUDIO L (MONO)
		)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER		RS-232C	S-VIDEO	VIDEO INPUT	AUDIO INPUT	AC INPUT

	RS-232C	RGB2 INPUT			S-VIDEO	AUDIO
		(DIGITAL	RGB1	RGB	INPUT	INPUT
	INPUT
		RGB INPUT)	INPUT	AUDIO
					COMPONENT
			(PC/DTV	INPUT		VIDEO INPUT
			INPUT)		(DVD/DTV INPUT)

Connection to PC

Connection to AV equipment

Note: All cables shown are not provided with the Monitor, except:

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

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External Equipment Viewing Setups

Watching VCR Setup

match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio (L) - white,

the BNC-RCA adapter to the VIDEO INPUT on the Monitor. from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Monitor.

input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular

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 to 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 programunless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the

contact your local cable TV service provider(s).

control and select VIDEO. the cable box.

Setup

an external source, match the colors of AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on the monitor with equipment: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red.

on the remote control to select VIDEO.

equipment. See external equipment operating guide.

Watching DVD Setup

Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT (DVD/DTV sockets of AUDIO INPUT.

jack, connect s-video of DVD to S-video inputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO

•Component Input ports

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

Component ports of the

Y PB PR

Monitor

insert a DVD.

the remote control to select COMPO- manual for operating instructions.

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

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Watching DTV Setup

purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX.

Digital Set-Top Box

output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV on your Set Top Box connectors.

outputs to monitor AUDIO INPUT jacks.

. (Refer to the owner’s ,manual for the digital SET-TOP BOX.) control to select COMPONENT or RGB 1.

PC Setup

picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor.

a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanentthe screen; use a screen saver when possible.

the RGB1 INPUT(PC/DTV INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) port of the Monitor; change the of PC accordingly.

input form; Separate

to Connect a PC to your Monitor

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

cable from the monitor output port of the PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC/DTV INPUT) port of the Monitor from the DVI output port of the PC to the RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) port on the Monitor. cable from the PC to the Audio input on the Monitor. (Audio cables are not included with the Monitor).

card, adjust PC sound as required.

a VESA Plug and Play Solution. The monitor provides EDID data to the PC system with a DDC protoautomatically to use this monitor.

is preset for RGB1 (Analog RGB), RGB2 (DVI, Digital RGB) mode. the monitor settings for Plug and Play functionally.

on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of both RGB1 INPUT or RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) to display the PC on the monitor.

on the PC does output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, set the monitor to either RGB1 or RGB2; is set to Plug and Play automatically by the monitor.)

640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card. In this case, change the screen scangraphic card.

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

picture, match the VGA mode and DVI signal (852x480, 848x480). (See page 19)

and apply power to the Monitor.

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

SELECT button on the remote control to select the RGB1 or RGB2 input source. output of the PC to SXGA or under (1280 x 1024, 75Hz).

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Monitor Display Specifications

		Vertical	DDC	Resolution	Horizontal	Vertical	DDC
		Frequency(Hz)			Frequency(KHz)	Frequency(Hz)
		70.09		832x624	49.725	74.55	o
		85.08		848x480	31.469	59.94
				or
		70.08	o		35.000	70.06
		85.03	o	852x480	37.500	75.00
		59.94	o		48.363	60.00	o
		66.66	o	1024x768	56.476	70.06	o
		72.80	o		60.023	75.02	o
		75.00	o		68.677	84.99
		85.00			54.348	60.05	o
		90.03		1152x864	63.995	70.01	o
		100.04			67.500	75.00	o
		120.00			77.487	85.05
		56.25	o	1152x870	68.681	75.06	o
		60.31	o	1280x960	60.000	60.000	o
		72.18	o		75.000	75.00	o
		75.00	o	1280x1024	63.981	60.02	o
		85.06
		90.00
		100.00

	Resolution	Horizontal	Vertical	DDC	Resolution	Horizontal	Vertical	DDC
		Frequency(KHz)	Frequency(Hz)			Frequency(KHz)	Frequency(Hz)
	640x350	31.468	70.09		832x624	49.725	74.55	o
		37.861	85.08		848x480	31.469	59.94
					or
	640x400	31.469	70.08	o		35.000	70.06
		37.927	85.03	o	852x480	37.500	75.00
		31.469	59.94	o		48.363	60.00	o
		35.000	66.66		1024x768	56.476	70.06
		37.861	72.80			60.023	75.02
	640x480	37.500	75.00			68.677	84.99
		43.269	85.00			54.348	60.05	o
		45.913	90.03		1152x864	63.995	70.01
		53.011	100.04			67.500	75.00
		64.062	120.00			77.487	85.05
		35.156	56.25		1152x870	68.681	75.06	o
		37.879	60.31	o	1280x960	60.000	60.000	o
		48.077	72.18			75.000	75.00
	800x600
		46.875	75.00		1280x1024	63.981	60.02	o
		53.674	85.06
		56.000	90.00
		64.016	100.00

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