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.
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”...
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 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.
Monitor Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Buttons Main Power Button INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME ( ) Buttons MENU Button Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on Connection Options Back Connection Panel AUDIO AUDIO...
External Equipment Viewing Setups atching VCR Setup atching VCR Setup - When connecting the Monitor to external equipment, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio (L) - white, Audio (R) -red). - Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket (yellow) with the BNC-RCA adapter to the VIDEO INPUT on the Monitor. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Monitor.
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atching DTV Setup atching DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-Top Box • Connect DTV set-top box video output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV INPUT) connector depending on your Set Top Box connectors.
STOP P/STILL Selects the input mode for the VCR BUTTONS PLAY sub picture. (Refer to p. 21, 22) Controls a LG video cassette recorder. SOUND SELECT Select main picture sound or TWIN PICTURE PIP INPUT sub picture sound for SOUND SELECT PIP POSITION PIP STILL PIP.(Refer to p.
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode.
Picture Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) - This function adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance 1. Press the APC button to select the picture appearance setup option. • Each press of the APC button changes the screen display as shown below. CLEAR SOFT USER...
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 Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1.Press the DASP button to select the picture appearance setup.
Special Menu Options Orbiter Orbiter - Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the Monitor's screen for a long period of time. A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in an ghost image remaining even when you change the image.
Adjusting Auto Color Control Adjusting Auto Color Control - To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the NORMAL option. SPECIAL 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SPECIAL menu. D / E 2. Press the button and then use button to select LANGUAGE...
Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment (RGB1 (PC) mode only) Auto Adjustment (RGB1 (PC) mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - Although the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. 1.
Selecting W ide VGA mode (RGB1, RGB2 [PC] mode only) Selecting W ide VGA mode (RGB1, RGB2 [PC] mode only) - To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA mode. - When selecting 852x480 or 848x480, the screen is changed to 16:9 aspect ratio automatically. At this time, Twin picture doesn’t work.
Screen Menu Options Setting Picture Format Setting Picture Format - You are available to 4:3 and 16:9 in RGB and RGB2 (PC). - You are available to 16:9, 4:3 and ZOOM in VIDEO, S-VIDEO, RGB-DTV, and COMPONENT. - If 4:3 is on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may remain visible. 1.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - When you select PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in PIP, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
Twin Picture - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - When you select PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in PIP, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
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.
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Command Reference List Command Reference List COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 DATA (Hexadecimal) OK Acknowledgement 01. Power 0 ~ 1 [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 02. Input Select 0 ~ 4 03. Aspect Ratio 0 ~ 2 * The Monitor transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving normal data.
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02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) 06. Volume Control (Command2:f) G To select input source for the Monitor. G To adjust volume. You can also select an input source using the INPUT You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons SELECT button on the Monitor's remote control.
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10. Tint (Command2:j) 14. PIP / Twin (DW) (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture In picture). G To adjust the screen tint. You can also control the PIP/TWIN using the PIP or Twin You can also adjust tint in the picture menu. picture button on the remote control or in the screen menu.
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23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$) 18. Bass (Command:s) G To adjust blue in color temperature. G To adjust bass. You can also adjust bass in the sound menu. Transmission Transmission [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’.
IR Code (NEC Format) How to connect How to connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote port on the Monitor. Set the CONTROL LOCK to ‘ON’ on the Monitor back panel to operate Monitor with wired remote control. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform...
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Code (Hexa) Function Note UP ( R/C Button DOWN ( R/C Button VOL+ ( R/C Button VOL- ( R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) MUTE R/C Button Number Key 0...
Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor 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 Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. •...
If you leave your Monitor dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. Product Specifications MODEL MU-42PZ40/A/B/K/R/S, MU-42PZ41/A/B/K/R/S Width (inches / mm) 40.7 / 1033 Height (inches / mm) 24.5 / 622...