LG RU-42PX10 Owner's Manual
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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RU-42PX10/11/20
RU-50PX10/11/20
Please read this manual carefully and completely before
operating your TV.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the TV in the
spaces provided below.
See the label attached on the back cover and relate this
information to your dealer if you require service.
Model Number :
Serial Number :
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- Page 1 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RU-42PX10/11/20 RU-50PX10/11/20 Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your TV. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below.
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Page 2: Warnings
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 mod- ification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions 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 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. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Warnings ........2 Safety Instructions . - Page 6 Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology. It is currently the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes, that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and it can be also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps.
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Page 7: Introduction
Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. - This manual explains the features available on the RU-42PX10 TVs. ON/OFF ON/OFF Button Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Controls... -
Page 8: Connection Options
Introduction Connection Options Connection Options DVD/DTV Input (Component 1-2) Connect a component video/audio Remote Control Port Connect your wired remote control here. REMOTE RS-232C INPUT DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) RGB Input/Audio Input/DVI Input Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the appropriate input port. -
Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions
Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Switches the sound on or off. TVVIDEO Selects: TV, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources. MULTIMEDIA Selects: Component 1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation Installation 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. Owner’s Manual Power Cord Installation Instructions Installation Instructions GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock. -
Page 11: External Equipment Connections
External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) wall antenna socket VHF antenna UHF antenna outdoor... -
Page 12: Vcr Setup / Cable Tv Setup
Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - 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. -
Page 13: External A/V Source Setup
External External A/V Source Setup A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). -
Page 14: Dtv Setup / Monitor Out Setup
Installation DTV Setup DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. REMOTE RS-232C INPUT DVI INPUT CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI-DTV OUTPUT How to connect Use the TV’s COMPONENT (Y, P video connections, depending on your set-top box connections available. Then, make the corresponding audio connections. -
Page 15: Pc Setup
PC Setup PC Setup How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz. 2. Use the TV’s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. •... -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Operation Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Turning on the TV just after installation 1. -
Page 17: Channel Menu Options
Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Auto Program should be used to memorize all the active channels in your area before you are able to use the TV. There are two ways of storing channels in the TV's memory. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM. -
Page 18: Signal Reception Booster
Operation Channel Menu Options continued Channel Menu Options continued Signal Reception Booster Signal Reception Booster - If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster to On. If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off. - Adjustments for one channel don’t affect the adjustment for other channels. -
Page 19: Picture Menu Options
• , and changed. - XD is LG Electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. - When selecting APC options (Daylight, Optimum and Night time), XD is auto- matically change to On. -
Page 20: Fleshtone
Operation Picture Menu Options continued Picture Menu Options continued Fleshtone (TV ideo1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV Fleshtone (TV ideo1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV - Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E F / G... -
Page 21: Sound Menu Options
Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV has the appropriate sound options based on the program content. - If you adjust sound options (Treble and Bass) manually, DASP automatically changes to 1. -
Page 22: Manual Sound Control (Off Option)
Operation Sound Menu Options continued Sound Menu Options continued Manual Sound Control ( Manual Sound Control ( - You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. -
Page 23: Timer Menu Options
imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - Set the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal. - ThePBS channel signal includes information for the current time. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly programed by the auto clock function. 1. -
Page 24: Sleep Timer / Auto Off
Operation imer Menu Options continued imer Menu Options continued Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. 1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of preset minutes. First the on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer turn off times: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes. -
Page 25: Key Lock
Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Key Lock Key Lock - The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. -
Page 26: Low Power
Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. -
Page 27: Closed Captions
Closed Captions Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of tele- vision programs. -
Page 28: Auto Adjustment
Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment - RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn’t work for RGB-DTV mode. - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. - The 1. -
Page 29: Manual Configure
Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) - If the image still isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still jittery, adjust the picture Phase manually. - To correct the screen size, adjust 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. -
Page 30: Luminance Noise Reduction
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (TV Luminance Noise Reduction (TV - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. -
Page 31: Lock Menu Options
Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block pro- gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. -
Page 32: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature
Operation (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Double Window mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. -
Page 33: External Control Device Setup
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 Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. - Page 34 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 35. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
- Page 35 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function.
- Page 36 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
- Page 37 18. Bass (Command2:s) G To adjust bass. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. Transmission [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Acknowledgement [s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
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Page 38: External Control Device Setup
External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Normal 2: Orbiter 1: White wash 3: Inversion Acknowledgement [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 27. Low Power (Command2:q) G To control the low power function on/off. -
Page 39: Ir Codes
IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame •... - Page 40 IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function CH ( CH ( VOL ( VOL ( POWER POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting Checklist
roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist No picture & No sound Picture OK & No sound The remote control doesn’t work Picture appears slowly after switching on No or poor color or poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV... -
Page 42: Maintenance
Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. 42 Plasma TV RU-42PX10/11/20 48.4 / 1210 27.6 / 701 11.4 / 290 66 / 22.9 852 x 480 (Dot) -
Page 43: Warranty
Your LG Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at LGE’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This war- ranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, includ- ing Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. -
Page 44: Warranty
LGE Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days. If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defective unit to the LG ® Brand Service Center.