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PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL 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 infor- mation to your dealer when you require service. Model number Serial number P/NO : MFL30435802 (RF052A/D)
Safety Warnings Safety Instructions Safety Instructions - It is recommended that 42/50PC1MH / 42PC3MVH model only be used at an altitude of less than 6561 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. WARNING Do not place the set in direct sunlight or near heat Do not use water while cleaning the set.
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Safety Warnings Safety instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below. The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the NOTES product.
Introduction Introduction Introduction 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. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
Introduction Location and Function of Controls Location and Function of Controls - Shown is a simplified representation of the set. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your set. <Front Panel Controls> 42PC1M / 50PC1M series INPUT MENU Power/Standby Indicator •...
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Introduction <Front Panel Controls> 42PC3MV series Buttons D D / / E E VOLUME Buttons OK Button MENU MENU Button INPUT INPUT Button POWER Button Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator • illuminates red in standby mode. • illuminates white when the set is switched on. Owner’s Manual 7...
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Introduction Location and Function of Controls Location and Function of Controls <Back Panel> REMOTE RGB OUT CONTROL IN AC IN AUDIO RS-232C IN (RGB/DVI) (PC/DTV) VARIABLE HDMI/DVI IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) AUDIO OUT RGB IN 1. RS-232C IN(CONTROL&SERVICE) PORT Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. 2.
Installation External Equipment V iewing Setups External Equipment V iewing Setups Connecting PC - To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the set. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprint- ed on the screen;...
Installation - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing. - This set can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or Input of Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This set supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for the set (480p, 720p, 1080i) modes. - When you Connect with HDMI/DVI Source Devices (DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) supporting Auto HDMI/DVI func- tion, automatically, support Plug &...
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Installation Reference Cable sample HDMI Cable Analog Audio Cable (RCA type) (not supplied with the product) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) (not supplied with the product) How to use 1.
Operation urning on the Set urning on the Set Turning on the set just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly, the set is switched to standby mode. 2. Press the r r / I, INPUT or button on the set and then the set will switch on. Turning on the set (power cord is still connected) If the set was turned off with the r r / I button on the set.
5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal viewing. - You can enjoy the vivid and hi-definition picture with LG’s Excellent Digital Reality processor technology. - It’s not available to use this function in RGB[PC], HDMI[PC] mode. - When selecting picture options (...
Operation sRGB - When the set is connected to external equipment with the sRGB function, the colour difference is adjusted the equal image of each other. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC], HDMI[PC]. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the PICTURE menu.
Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options SSM (Sound Status Memory) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the set automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble and bass) manually, SSM is automatically changed to User 1.
Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the TIME menu. 2.
Operation Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Child Lock - The set can be set up so that it can’t be used with the button on the set. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2.
Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Configure - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC] mode only 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. 2.
Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Setting the Picture Format - You can watch the screen in various picture formats; Full Original 16:9 (Wide), 14:9 Zoom Spectacle 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. 2.
Operation Screen Position - You are available to function after adjusting Zoom +/-. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the button and then use button to select Position 3. Press the button and then use button to adjust the position.
Operation (Picture-in-Picture) Feature (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your set screen at the same time. Watching PIP 10:30 10:30 10:30 C 05 1 10:30 10:30 Note : a. When the sub picture size is 1/2 of the main picture, the picture quality may decrease. b.
Miscellaneous External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the set’s functions externally. How to connect external control equipment •...
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Miscellaneous Set ID - Use this function to specify a set ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 28. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SPECIAL menu. D D / E E 2.
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Miscellaneous 01. Power (Command 2 : a) 05. Volume Mute (Command 2 : e) G To control Power On/Off of the set. G To control volume mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Data 0 : Volume mute off (Volume on) 1 : Volume mute on (Volume off)
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Miscellaneous 10. Tint (Command 2 : j) 15. PIP Position (Command 2 : q) G To select sub picture position for PIP. G To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust the sub picture position in the PIP/DW You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu. menu.
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Miscellaneous 20. Red Adjustment (Command 2 : v) 24. Abnormal State (Command 2 : z) G To adjust red in colour temperature. G To recognize an abnormal state. Transmission Transmission [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][ ][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 50 Data FF : Read * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’.
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Miscellaneous 27. Orbiter Time Setting 30. Auto Configure (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : r) (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : u) G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking G To adjust orbiter operation time term. automatically.
Miscellaneous IR Code (NEC Format) IR Code (NEC Format) How to connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the set. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
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Miscellaneous Code (Hexa) Function Note R/C Button R/C Button DOWN( R/C Button VOL ( R/C Button VOL ( R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) POWER OFF R/C Button MUTE...
Miscellaneous roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the set is turned on. No picture & • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? No sound • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the set’s power cord was plugged in. •...
Miscellaneous Product Specifications Product Specifications 42PC1M * 42PC3MV * 50PC1M * MODELS 42PC1M-TA 42PC3MV-TA 50PC1M-TA 42PC1MH -TA 42PC3MVH -TA 50PC1MH -TA 1129.0 x 748.5 x 380.0 mm 1129.0 x 748.5 x 380.0 mm 1302.6 x 872 x 355.8 mm with stand 44.4 x 29.5 x 15.0 inches 44.4 x 29.5 x 15.0 inches 51.3 x 34.3 x 14.0 inches...