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PLASMA MONITOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS : MU-42PM11/12X/20
MU-50PM10/11/20
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly 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 relate
this information to your dealer if you ever require service.
Model Number :
Serial Number :

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  • Page 1 Record model number and serial number of the Monitor. See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 2: Warnings

    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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued NOTE 1. Never touch the power plug with a wet hand. 8. Ensure the power cord doesn’t trail across any hot objects like a heater. This may cause an electric shock.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Instructions Contents Contents Warnings ........2 Key Lock .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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°...
  • Page 7: Controls

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls - This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel. The Front Panel Controls shown here may be somewhat different from your monitor. MU-42/50PM10/11 series ON/OFF MU-42/50PM20 series...
  • Page 8: Connection Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 EXTERNAL SPEAKER RS-232C INPUT REMOTE CONTROL DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB OUTPUT AC INPUT RGB INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) 1.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 10: Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. 1.5V Alkaline Batteries Owner’s Manual POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued yyyyyy all Mount Installation all Mount Installation yyyyyy For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each yyyyyy side and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instruc- tions are available from your dealer, see the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.
  • Page 12: External Equipment Connections

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections 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.
  • Page 13: External A/V Source Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation External A/V Source Setup External 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 EXTERNAL SPEAKER...
  • Page 14: Dtv Setup / Monitor Out Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation DTV Setup DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 RS-232C INPUT REMOTE CONTROL DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT RGB OUTPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) RGB-DTV OUTPUT...
  • Page 15: Pc Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC / DVI-PC Mode) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 31.500 60.00 640x350 37.861 85.08 852x480 35.000 70.00 31.469 70.08 75.00 37.500 720x400 37.927 85.03 48.363...
  • Page 17: Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation 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.
  • Page 18: Picture Menu Options

    Night time settings are preset for good picture quality at the factory and cannot be changed. - XD is LG Electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD PICTURE source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. PICTURE - When selecting APC options (Clear, Optimum and Soft), XD is automatically change to On.
  • Page 19: Fleshtone

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Fleshtone ( RGB-DTV , and DVI-DTV Mode only) Fleshtone ( RGB-DTV , and DVI-DTV Mode only) - Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. PICTURE PICTURE 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the PICTURE...
  • Page 20: Sound Menu Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation 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.
  • Page 21: Manual Sound Control (Off Option)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Manual Sound Control ( set to option) Manual Sound Control ( DASP set to option) - You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. SOUND SOUND DASP Press the MENU button and then use D / E...
  • Page 22: Timer Menu Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Clock Setup Clock Setup - If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. TIMER TIMER Clock - - : 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the TIMER...
  • Page 23: Special Menu Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation 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. - This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off.
  • Page 24: Low Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 button to select the menu.
  • Page 25: Screen Menu Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Auto Adjustment 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 Auto config.
  • Page 26: Manual Configure

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) SCREEN SCREEN 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. D / E SCREEN Auto config. 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select...
  • Page 27: Luminance Noise Reduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (V ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) Luminance Noise Reduction (V ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. SCREEN SCREEN 1.
  • Page 28: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W indow Feature (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W indow Feature - 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.
  • Page 29: External Control Device Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 32. SPECIAL SPECIAL Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com External Control Device Setup 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control.
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP / DW (Command2:n) G To adjust the screen color. G To control the PIP (Picture In picture)/DW (Double Window). You can also control the PIP/DW using the PIP/DW button You can also adjust color in the Picture menu.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com External Control Device Setup 18. Bass (Command2:s) 23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$) G To adjust bass. G To adjust blue in color temperature. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. Transmission Transmission [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) 31. Auto Configure (Command2:u) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking Transmission automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode. [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0: Normal...
  • Page 35: Ir Code Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 Carrier frequency...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note CH ( R/C Button CH ( 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...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Checklist

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance & Specification 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.
  • Page 39: Warranty

    PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma Display Panel 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...
  • Page 40 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.

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