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MATV MODEL: RU-i42PX10/11/20 read this manual carefully and completely before for future reference. and serial number of the TV in the the back cover and relate this require service. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_...
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to rr_ this product in any way without wri_en authorization from LG Ei_ronics Unauthor_ed mod- ification could void the user's a_ority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible...
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Safety fnstruc#ons Important safeguards for you and your new product "Four product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind However, improper use can result in e_ectrica] shock or fire hazards To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been buiit into your new product, please read and observe the forlowing...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued tg, _rvicing 14, Outdoor Antenna Grounding Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or [f an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the removing covers may expose you to dangerous vottage or product, be sure the antenna or cabJe system...
Introduction Warnings ........On/Off Timer Setup ....Safety Instructions ......Steep Timer / Auto Off ....Specia_ Menu Features Introduction Key Lock ......Controls ......ISM (image Sticking Minimization) Method Low Power ......Connection Options ....Remote Control Key Functions ....XD Demo ......
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/nlroduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology. [t is currently the best way to achieve f_ panel displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes, that are easily viewabie. The PDP can be thought of as a _scendant of the neon [_p it can be also be viewed as a senes of fluorescent lamps.
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Introduction This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your "FV. o This m_nua_ explains the features avaJ_abJe on the RU42PX10 TVs, ON/OFF Button MENU Button CHANNEL (Y, A) Buttons TV/VIDEO Button VOLUME (_l,ll_) Buttons Remote Control Sensor...
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tnlroduction ,S-VIDEO picture qual_¢ than the video input VIDEO Input device. AUDIO input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an extema_ device. Monitor Out:put Connect a second TV or Monffor. DVD/D'FV Input (Component 1-2) Connect a component video/audio S-Video Input device...
Introduction Remote Contro! Key Functions - When using the remote contrel_ aim it at the remote control sensor on the T'v'_ MUTE POWER Switches the sound on or off. Turns your TV on or off, TVVIDEO SeWects: TV, Video 1-2, Com_nent -- M'rs 1-2, RGB, and DVt input sources.
installation Ensure that the following accessories are indud_ with your plasm_ display, If an accessory is missing, pIease contact the deaIer where you purchased the product. Owner's Manual B_eries Remote Control 2-TV bracket botts Power Cod D-sub 15 pin cable DV[ Cable 2-TV brackets 2-Wall...
Ins_llation External Eq uipment Con nections Antenna or Cabte Service without a Cable Box Connections o For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction ff needed. Mufti-family Dweliings/Apart_nts (Connect to wall antenna socket) l ..VHF antenna UHF anter_r_ B_onze Wire outdoor careful not to bend the bronze...
installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV - To avoid picture noise (interfetence)_ _eave 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 _reen for a _ong pedod...
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Installation to connect Connect the audio and video cab[es from the external equipment's output jacks to the P,./input jacks, as shown the figure. When coRRecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yetlow, Audio Left = Site, Audio Right = red).
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ir_ta_tion To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digffal set4op box. Digital Set4op How to conn_t Use the TV's COMPONENT (Y, PE_, P R) _NPUT jacks, RGB or DVI portfor vi_o connections, depending on your set-top box connections avai_ab_e_ Then, make the corresponding audio connections, to use 480i...
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Opera don to connect 1. To get the best picture quality_ adjust the PC graphi_ card to 640x 480, 60Hz. 2. Use the T'¢'s RGB INPUT or DVl (Digita_ Visua_ Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connect: , If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog...
Operation Turning the TV On * In this rrranual, the OSD (_ _reen D_splay) may be different from your TV's becau_ it is just an example to help you with the TV o_mtion. 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the _ ON,OFF button on the TV At this moment,...
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Operation Channe! Auto Program should be used to memodze 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 merr_ry. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called...
Operation Channel Menu Options continued if TV signa_ reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Roster to On ff the picture cond_ion is good set Booster to Off Adjustments for one channet don't affect the adjustment for other channe_s_ Set booster...
• Daylight, OptLrnum, and Night time settings are preset for good picture qu_ity at the factory and cannot changed. XD is LG Electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing...
Operation Picture Menu Options continued - U_ Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. Press the MENU button and then use A ,_V button to select the PIC_FIJRE menu 2_ Press the I_ button and then use A _' button to select _tene,...
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Operation o This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any spe_al adiustment 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 _f. 1.
Operation Sound Menu Options continued You can adiust _und options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. 1. Press the MENU button and then use A _, V button to select the SOUND menu. 2, Press the i_ button and then use ,&/V button to select the desired sound option...
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Operation Timer Menu Set the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal, = ThePBS channel signal ineiudes information for the current time Set the clock manualiy, if the current time is set incorrectly programed by the auto clock function, 1. Press the MENU button and then use A _V...
Operation Timer Menu Options continued The Sleep _mer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this s_ng is cleared when the "FV is turned off. 1_ Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of preset minutes First the --_ _...
Operation Special Menu Options The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control, - This feature can be used to preve_ una_horized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. - This TV is programmed to remember which option it was I_t...
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Operation Special Menu Options continued Low power reduces the p$asma display power _nsumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use &/V button to select the S]PEC_[, menu. Press the I_ button and then use A/V button to select _wpower. &...
Operation Closed Captions Closed ceptioning is a process which converts the audio portion 1, Poor receptionconditions are encountered: of a television program into written words which then appear • IGNITION: subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers Picture may flutter_ drift suffer from b_ack to read the dialogue...
Operation Screen Menu Options RG8 (PC) rr#de on_y; This function doesn't work for RGB-DTV mode - Automatically adjusts picture posffion and minimizes image shaking. - After adjustment, if the ima_ is still not correct, your TV is functioning proper_y but needs further adiustment.
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Operation - if the image still isn't dear after auto adjustmer_ and espedaJly if characters still jittery, adjust the picture Phase manually. o To correct the screen size, adjust Clock. 1. Press the MENU burn and then use A / V button to select the _REEN menu 2.
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Operation Screen Menu Options continued Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen, 1. Pre_ the MENU button and then use &/V button to se_e_ the SC_E_ menu. Press the I_ button and then use &/T button to se_ YDIR.
Operation 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 b{ock pro- Ratings for Television programs including made4or-TV movies gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station.
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Operation PIP (Pzcture In Picture) Double Window Feature "- PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your TV screen at the same time, One source wiB be _arge, and the other source wi_I show a smalier inset image Double Window mode splits...
Extema! Control Device Setup Externa! Contro! Device Setup Connect the RS_232C input jack _ an external control device (such as a computer or an AN control system) and control the Monitor's functions externally. Connect the sedaJ port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor...
External Control Device Setup Use this function to specify a monitor JD number, Refer to 'Rea_ Data Mapping 1' See page 35, 1. Press the MENU button and then use &/V button to select the SPECL&L menu. 2. Press the Ip button and then use &/T button to select _, Press the _ butch and then...
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External Control Device Setup 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) 01. Power (Command2:a) • To control Power On/Off of the TV. • To control volume mute on/off. Transmission You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button remote control. [[k][a][ ][Set In][ ][gata][Cr] Transmission Data...
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External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP / DW (Command2:n) • To controlthe PIP (Picture In picture)/DW (Double Window), • To adjust the screen color. You can also controlthe PIP/DW usingthe PIP/DW button You can also adjust color in the Picture menu.
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External Control Device Setup 18. Bass (Command2:s) 23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$) I_ To adjust bass. I_ To adjust blue in color temperature. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. Transmission Transmission [[k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 - Max: 3C [[k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) 31. Auto Configure (Command2:u) • To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. • To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking Transmission automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode. I[j][p][ ][Set Ig][ ][gata][Cr]...
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tR Codes IR Codes Conned your wired remote contsol to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Output waveform Sit_gle pui_, moduiated w_h 37 917KHz signal at 4_SKHz Carrier #eqaency FCA_ = 1/TC = fosc/12 Duty ratio = T1/Tc = 1/3 Configuration of tram •...
Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist Check whether the TV is turned No picture & • _s the power cord inserted into wall _wer outJet? sound Test tfhe walt power outlet, plug another product's power cord into the outlet where the TV's power cord was pruned doesn,t work (Refer...
MainIenar_ce &SpecifiCation nance F_3rly malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning extend the amount of _me you wilt have your new TV. Be sure to turn the _wer off and unp{ug the _wer cord before you begin any cleaning. 1, Here's a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while, Wet a soft cloth in a mixture...
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Your LG Plasma will be repaired or replaced in accordance with terms of this warranty, at LGE's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from date ("Date...
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10 working days. If a replacement unit is received, please carton packaging from that unit in returning defective unit to the LG®Brand Service Center. Parts service in accordance with LGE warranty LGE's responsibility will be provided without charge. Other service...