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 : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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:...
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 potential elec- trical 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.
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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.
Introduction Introduction 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°...
Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. ON/OFF Main Power Button Connection Options Connection Options - Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. RS-232C INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER DVI INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE)
Selects menu options. VOL F F / G G (Volume button) Increases/decreases sound level. Adjusts menu settings. WIN. SIZE Adjusts the sub picture size. ZOOM-/ZOOM+ Enlarges or reduces the main picture size. VCR BUTTONS Control some LG video cassette recorders.
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 D-sub 15 pin Cable Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. •...
Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation all Mount: V ertical installation (MU-42PZ44M/44V/90C/90M/90V series models only) all Mount: V ertical installation (MU-42PZ44M/44V/90C/90M/90V series models only) 10 Plasma Display For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and the top, 2.36”...
External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the plasma display. VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and Monitor - Use the ISM Method 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.
Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect 1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT. 2. Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as shown in the figure.
PC Setup PC Setup - This Plasma display provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to its settings. The monitor sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.
Operation Operation urning on the Monitor urning 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. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT, MULTIMEDIA button on the remote control to switch the Monitor on.
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options - Each adjustment for the Picture menu options doesn’t effect other input sources. Readjust Picture menu options for each of the following sources. • RGB (PC) / DVI (PC), • RGB (DTV) / DVI (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) •...
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 Monitor has the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to 1.
Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Clock Setup Clock Setup - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged or if the monitor is turned off with ON/OFF button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1.
Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Key Lock Key Lock - The monitor 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 disabling the front panel controls. - This Monitor is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the monitor off.
Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Menu Rotation for V Menu Rotation for V ertical V ertical V 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. Press the button and then use D / E •...
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 Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. - The 1.
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position - This function works in the following modes: RGB-PC, RGB-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COMPONENT (480p,720p,1080i). 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
Luminance Noise Reduction (V Luminance Noise Reduction (V - 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.
Operation (Picture-In-Picture) Feature (Picture-In-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - You can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function). atching PIP atching PIP Press the PIP button repeatedly to turn PIP on or off.
Double W indow Setup Options Double W indow Setup Options - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. atching Double W indow atching Double W...
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.
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Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 28. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E F / G 3.
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External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]...
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08. Brightness (Command2:h) G To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust brightness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 28. Acknowledgement [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 09.
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External Control Device Setup 17. PIP Position (Command2:q) G To select sub picture position for PIP. You can also adjust the sub picture position using WIN.POSITION on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu. Transmission [k][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Right down on screen 1: Left down on screen 2: Left up on screen...
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25. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : RGB 1 : Component 2 : Video Acknowledgement [y][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 26. Abnormal State (Command2:z) G To recognize an abnormal state.
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IR Code IR Code IR Code 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 •...
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Code (Hexa) Function UP ( DOWN ( VOL+ ( VOL- ( POWER ON/OFF 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 INPUT SELECT...
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 monitor...
Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.
Resolution Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. 36 Plasma Display MU-42PZ44/44A/44B/44K/44R/44S MU-42PZ44M/44MA/44MB/44MK/44MR/44MS MU-42PZ44V/44VA/44VB/44VK/44VR/44VS MU-42PZ90/90A/90B/90K/90R/90S MU-42PZ90M/90MA/90MB/90MK/90MR/90MS MU-42PZ90V/90VA/90VB/90VK/90VR/90VS MU-42PZ90C 40.7 / 1033 24.5 / 622 3.2 / 81...