LG MU-42PM11, MU-50PM10, MU-42PM12X, MU-42PM20, MU-50PM11 User Manual

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PLASMA MONITOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly 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 relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service.

Model Number : Serial Number :

MODELS : MU-42PM11/12X/20

MU-50PM10/11/20

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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Warning/Caution

WARNING/CAUTION:

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/CAUTION:

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.

CAUTION:

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

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 1-201-816-2000 http://www.lgusa.com

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

/CAUTION

WARNING/CAUTION

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

arning/Caution

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Warning/Caution

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 these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-

fiers)that produce heat.

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

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

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. Outdoor Use Marking :

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

16. 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.

Safety Instructions continued

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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Safety Instructions

Contents

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

Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Introduction

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10~11

External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . .12~16

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

Cable TV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DTV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15~16

Operation

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Picture Menu Options

APC (Auto Picture Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

XD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Fleshtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Picture Control(Off option) . . . . . . . . . .19

Sound Menu Options

DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) . . . . . . .20

BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Manual Sound Control (DASP set to Off option) . .21

Timer Menu Options

Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Off / Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Special Menu Options

Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method . . . .23

Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

XD Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu Rotation for Vertical Viewing . . . . . . . . . . .24

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting VGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cinema Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Luminance Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Initializing (Reset to original factory value) . . . . .27

Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature

Watching PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . . . . ..28

Swapping the PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window .

Moving the PIP(PIP Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PIP Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PIP Transparency (PIP Mode only) . . . . . . . . . .28

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29~34

IR Code Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35~36

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39~40

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Introduction

What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)?

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 who can see the screen anywhere in the room.

Wide Screen

The screen of the Plasma Display is wide so 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 PDP Manufacturing Process: Why minute 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 minute colored dots visible on the screen should be acceptable. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers' products and the tiny 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 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 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. The fan 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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Introduction

Controls

Front Panel Controls

- This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel. The Front Panel Controls shown here may be somewhat different from your monitor.

MU-42/50PM10/11 series

MU-42/50PM20 series

ON/OFF

3 4 5 6

1. Main Power Button

2. Remote Control Sensor

3. Power Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on.

4. INPUT SELECT Button

5. MENU

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

DD/ EE

Selects a menu option.

FF/ GG

(Volume Up/Down)

Increases/decreases sound level. Adjusts menu settings.

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Introduction

Connection Options

AC INPUT

AUDIO INPUT RGB OUTPUTRGB INPUTDVI INPUT

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

REMOTE

CONTROL

( )

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

YPBP

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

1. REMOTE CONTROL

Connect your wired remote control to the remote control port on the Monitor.

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

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

3. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT/ AUDIO INPUT/ RGB INPUT JACKS

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

4. RGB OUTPUT PORT

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

5. COMPONENT INPUT/AUDIO INPUT JACKS

Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks.

6. S-VIDEO INPUT SOCKETS

Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device to the SVIDEO input.

NOTE: AUDIO INPUT of S-VIDEO is worked by L(mono).

7. VIDEO / AUDIO (L/MONO) INPUT SOCKETS

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

8. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

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

Stand’ manual.

9. 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.

Back Connection Panel

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

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Introduction

- When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor.

- Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR signal is interrupted, the remote control may not function. Press

the key again as necessary.

123

456

7809

POWER

SLEEP INPUT SELECT

APC DASP

ARC SPLIT ZOOM

PIP/DW

WIN.POSITION

SWAP

MENU MUTE

VOL

POWER

REW

STOP

PLAY FF

REC

PAUSE

WIN.P

VOL

SUB INPUT

STOP P/STILL

REW

PLAY FF

POWER

VCR

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

WIN.SIZE

SKIP

POWER

Switches the Monitor between

ON and STANDBY.

SLEEP

Sets the Sleep Timer.

(Refer to p.22)

APC

Adjusts the factory preset picture

according to the room.

(Refer to p.18)

ARC

Changes the picture format.

(Refer to p.25)

PIP/DW

Switches the sub picture on or off.

(Refer to p.28)

SWAP

Exchanges main and sub picture

images. (Refer to p.28)

Displays on screen menus one by one.

Exits the current menu.

NUMBER buttons

VCR BUTTONS

Control some video cassette recorders.

D / E

Selects menu option. Memorizes menu changes.

F / G (Volume button)

Increases/decreases sound level. Adjusts menu settings.

INPUT SELECT

Selects source:

RGB, DVI,

Component, Video, or S-Video

mode.

DASP

To select the sound appropriate to your viewing program character:

Flat, Music, Movie, Sports, SRS TSXT

or Off (Refer to p.20)

SPLIT ZOOM

Enlarges the picture.

SUB INPUT

Selects the input source for the sub picture.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

WIN.POSITION

Moves the sub picture.

• 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

Remote Control Key Functions

DVD

Control some DVD cassette

recorders.

WIN.SIZE

Adjusts the sub picture size.

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Installation

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1.5V

Alkaline Batteries

Power Cord

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.

Installation Instructions

• The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc.

• The plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically. The speakers shown are optional.

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.

Power

Supply

Short-circuit

Breaker

123

456

7809

POWER

SLEEP INPUT SELECT

APC DASP

ARC PIP ARC

PIP

TWIN PICTURE

SWAP

MENU MUTE

VOL

POWER STOP

PLAY FF

REC

REW

P/STILL

WIN.SIZE

WIN.POSITION

ZOOM +

ZOOM -

SPLIT ZOOM

VOL

SUB INPUT

Remote Control

BNC-RCA Adapter

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Installation

Desktop Pedestal Installation

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and the top, 2.36” on the bottom, and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide available from your dealer.

Installation Instructions continued

WWall Mount Installation

all Mount Installation

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

4 inches

2 inches

4 inches4 inches

4 inches

2.36 inches

2 inches

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Installation

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the Monitor

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

- Use the ISM Method (on the Option 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 provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT.

2. Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the monitor to VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). If you connect an S-VIDEO output from VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input.

3. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

4. Select the input source with using the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. (If connected to VIDEO INPUT, select Video input source)

VCR Setup

AC INPUT

RGB OUTPUTINPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

YPBP

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

( )

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

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

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

Connection Option

1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT.

2. Connect the audio and video cables from the Cable Box's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to a Cable Box, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

3. Select the input source with using the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. (If connected to VIDEO INPUT, select Video input source)

4. Select your desired channel with the remote control for cable box.

Cable

TV Setup

VCR

RF Cable

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

AC INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

YPBP

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

( )

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

VCR

Cable Box

External Equipment Connections

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