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MONITO MODELS : MU-42PZ90XC owner's manual thoroughly before operatin serial number of _e Monitor. back of the Monitor and relate ever require service.
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 producL...
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Safety tnstrs !ons 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 trical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read a...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued 14, Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19, _rvicing tf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening producL be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded removing covers...
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Wamings ....... Screen Menu Options Safety instructions ......Auto Adjustment ....Setting Picture Format ....introduction Picture Size Zoom ....Controls and Connection Options .... Adjusting HorizontaKVertical Position ..Remote Control Key Functions ....Manual Configure ....Screen Adjustments ....installation Initializing ......
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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.
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introd Controls o This is a simplified representation of front panel, Here shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. V, ,I, Buttons Main Power Button; INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME (<,1_) Buttons MENU Button Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indica Illuminates red in standby Illuminates...
Adjusts the sub picture size. ZOOM-/ZOOM+ Entarges or reduces the main {c size, VCR BUTTONS Control some LG video cassett, recorders. • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. ° Instal] two 1,5V batteries of AAA type.
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Insta ! 0 n Ensure that the following accessories are included: with your plasma display If an accessory is missing, please contact the d{ where you purchased the product, Owner's Manual Batteries BNC-RCA Adapter Remote Control D-sub 15 pin Cable Power Cord DVFD Cable Instructions...
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Installation Installation Instructions continued For proper ventilation, aliow a clearance of 4' on each side and the top, 2.36" on the boEom, and 2' from the wail. Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand hstaHation and Setup Guide available from your dealer.
Insta Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the plasma display, 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.
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Installadon 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. When connecting the monitor to exter- nal equipment,...
/nsta This Plasma display provides Ptug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to its settings. The monil sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol How to connect 1.
Turning on the Monitor 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...
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Operation Picture Menu Opt ons 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) / UVt (PC)_ ° RGB (DTV) / DVl (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) •...
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Menu This function lets you eqoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor has the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When ad}usting sound options (treble, bass and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to User, 1.
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OperatioR Me n u 0 pt io n s if current time setting is erased by a power failure ifTV is unplugged or if the monitor is tumed off with the (]) ON/OFF button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1.
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Menu The monitor can be set up so that it can onJy be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front pane] controls_ This Monitor is programmed to remember which option it 'was last set to even if you turn the monitor off.
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Operation 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 Auto config, and Manual conflg,...
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- 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 ,k /V button to select the $C_ZN menu. 2, Press the i_ button and then use A iV button to select Position, 3.
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Operation Screen Menu Options continued Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use A iV button to setect the $C:IRZXN menu 2. Press the I_ button and then use ,L / V button to seiect _. 3 P_ess the I_ button and then use A / V button to select On or Off.
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PI P ( P ict ure-I P ictu PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, the other source will show a smaller inset image You can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function).
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Opera tion Double Window Setup As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the monitor screen at same time. Each source is given half the screen Press the DW button repeatedly to select one of the Double Window options.
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External Control Device 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 extemaNy - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel.
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External Control Device Setup Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to 'Real Data Mapping t'+ See page 27+ 1. Press the MENU button and then use A/V button to seiect the SPZCI_ menu. 2. Press the I_ button and then use A / V button to select Set _. &...
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External Control Device 01. Power (Command2:a) 04. Screen Mute (Command2:d) • To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. • To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [[k][a][ ][Set IU][ ][Uata][Cr] [[k][d][ ][Set IU][ ][Uata][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 ' Power On Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture...
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External Control Device Setup 08. Brightness (Command2:h) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:r_ I_ To adjust screen brightness. I_ To lock the remote control and the front panel contr, You can also adjust brightness in the Picture menu. the monitor. Transmission Transmission [[k][h][...
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External Control Device (Command2:q) 21. Color Temperature (Command2:u) 17. PIP Position • To select sub picture position for PIP. I_ To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust ACC in the Picture menu. You can also adjust the sub picture position using WINPOSITION on the remote control or in the PIP/DW...
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External Control Device Setup Setting (Command2:r) 25. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) 29. Orbiter Time I_ To adjust orbiter operation time term, I_ To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. Transmission Transmission l[k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [[j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 :RGB 3 :S-Video Data...
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Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor, I_ Output waveform Single pube, modulated with 37.917KHz signat at 455KHz Carrier frequency I.<_,J T1 Duty ratio = TlfTc = 1/3 I_ Configuration of frame • I st frame High Lead custom...
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IR Code Code (Hexa) Function Note UP (A) R/C Button DOWN R/C Button VOL+ (I_) R/C Button VOL- (_i) RiC Button POWER ON/OFF RiC Button (Power On/Off) POWER D!#cEete !R Code (On!'¢ Ppw#[ POWER Discrete LR Code (Only Power Off) MUTE R/C Button 1 OH...
Troubleshooting Trou ble sh oot i ng • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. picture& ° Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Test the walt power outlet, plug other product's power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor's power cord was plugged ,, Check to see if there is any object bebNeen the Plasma Display...
Maintenance & Specification 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 unptug the power 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 of tukewarm water and a little fabric softener...
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Your LG Plasma Display Panel will be repaired or replaced in accordance with terms of this warranty, option, if it proves to be defective in material workmanship under normal use, during warranty ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date...
If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defecti unit to the LG®Brand Service Center. Parts and service in accordance with LGE warranty LGE's responsibility and will be provided without charge. Other...