PLASMA MONITOR MODELS: 42PM4M 50PM4M 60PM4M 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 information to your dealer when you require service.
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• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s warranty. 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 warranty. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appa- ratus.
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Safety Instructions 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. PORTABLE CART WARNING 13.
Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel? If voltage is applied to a gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is the a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
Accessories Accessories 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. 1.5V Owner’s Manual Batteries Option Extras Option Extras Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification new optional extras can be added. Contract your dealer for buying these items.
Introduction Controls Controls - Here shown may be somewhat different from your set. 1. Power Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the Set is turned on. 2. Remote Control Sensor Buttons 60PM4M VOLUME ( ) Buttons INPUT SELECT Button 8 Plasma Monitor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls...
Connection Options Connection Options - Here shown may be somewhat different from your set. RS-232C REMOTE HDMI/DVI IN CONTROL IN (CONTROL&SERVICE) 1. REMOTE CONTROL IN 2. RS-232C INPUT(CONTROL&SERVICE) PORT Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. 3. HDMI/DVI IN Connect a HDMI signal to this jack.
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - 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.
Installation Installation Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. • If set is installed vertically, it is on the control key toward down. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.
Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: Not all cables shown are included with the plasma display. When Connecting to your PC When Connecting to your PC 1. First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable.
4. Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product. Turn on the PC. 5. Select an input signal. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. INPUT a. When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable. •...
Installation When watching VCR / DVD When watching VCR / DVD 1. Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord. a. When connecting with a BNC cable. • Connect the input terminal with a proper colour match. Product AV IN VIDEO...
When watching HDTV/DVD(480p/576p/720p/1080i/480i/576i) When watching HDTV/DVD(480p/576p/720p/1080i/480i/576i) 1. Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord. • Connect the input terminal with a proper colour match. Product COMPONENT IN VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Audio Cable BNC Cable (not included) (not included)
PC mode, they provide the best picture quality. ( tion of PC is over UXGA, there will be no picture on the set.) RGB : Mode 1 ~ Mode 19 HDMI/DVI : Mode 1 ~ Mode 17 16 Plasma Monitor Video/TV Audio Cable (not included) AV IN Product...
Operation Operation Your Monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. urning on the Monitor urning on the Monitor Turning on the Monitor just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. 2.
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options - Readjust Picture menu settings for each following input source as preferred. PSM (Picture Status Memory) PSM (Picture Status Memory) - This function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, colour, sharpness and tint (NTSC input only)) manually, PSM is automatically changed to 1.
EXIT - XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. - It’s not available to use this function in PC[RGB/HDMI] mode.
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options Advanced - Cinema Advanced - Cinema - Set up the monitor for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. - This feature operates only in AV, S-Video and Component 480i/576i mode. PICTURE SOUND0 TIME0 SPECIAL0 Advanced...
Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options - 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. PICTURE0 SOUND Balance TIME0 Speaker SPECIAL0 SCREEN0 Menu Prev.
Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options Balance Balance PICTURE0 SOUND Balance TIME0 Speaker SPECIAL0 SCREEN0 Menu Prev. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3.
imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Clock Setup Clock Setup - If current time setting is wrong, correct the clock setting. PICTURE0 Clock Off time SOUND0 On time TIME Auto sleep SPECIAL0 SCREEN0 Menu Prev. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Auto sleep Auto sleep - If there is no input signal, the Monitor turns off automatically after 10 minutes. PICTURE0 Clock Off time SOUND0 On time TIME Auto sleep SPECIAL0 SCREEN0 Menu Prev. 1.
Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Child Lock Child 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 Special Menu Options ile mode ile mode • Tile Mode Tile mode and choose Tile alignment and set the ID of the current product to set location. PICTURE0 Language Child lock SOUND0 ISM Method TIME0 Set ID SPECIAL Tile mode SCREEN0...
- Tile mode (product 1 ~ 2) : r(2) x c(1) PICTURE0 Language Child lock SOUND0 ISM Method TIME0 Set ID SPECIAL Tile mode SCREEN0 Low power Demo Menu Prev. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E 2.
Operation Special Menu Options Special Menu Options XD DEMO XD DEMO - Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. - It’s not available to use this function in RGB[PC], HDMI[PC] mode. PICTURE0 Language Child lock SOUND0 ISM Method...
Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Configure Auto Configure - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. PICTURE0 Auto config. Manual config. SOUND0 XGA Mode TIME0 SPECIAL0 Reset SCREEN Menu Prev.
• You can enjoy movies (the picture format of 16:9) or general TV programmes thorough 16:9 mode. Programmes with 16:9 format are viewed naturally but 4:3 programmes are magnified on the left and right so that the screen is16:9 format.
MODE component Spectacle Full Original 16:9 14:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) - This function operates in current mode. - To initialize the adjusted value PICTURE0 Auto config. Manual config. SOUND0 XGA Mode TIME0 SPECIAL0...
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 35. PICTURE0 Language Child lock SOUND0 ISM Method TIME0 Set ID SPECIAL Tile mode SCREEN0 Low power Demo Menu Prev.
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External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command 2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off...
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07. Contrast (Command 2:g) G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the picture menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ as shown below. Acknowledgement [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
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External Control Device Setup 14. Balance (Command2:t) G To adjust balance. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Acknowledgement [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 * Balance : L50 ~ R50 15.
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21. Tile H Size(Command : d g) G To set the Horizontal size. Transmission [d][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][x] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Acknowledgement [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 22. Tile V Size(Command : d h) G To set the Vertical size.
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 Note Number Key 0 R/C Button Number Key 1 R/C Button Number Key 2 R/C Button Number Key 3 R/C Button Number Key 4 R/C Button Number Key 5 R/C Button Number Key 6 R/C Button Number Key 7 R/C Button Number Key 8 R/C Button...
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 colour or Poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the monitor...
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