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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | Z42P3 / Z50P3 | PLASMA TV
© Copyright 2007, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | Z42P3 / Z50P3 | PLASMA TV © Copyright 2007, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

  • Page 2: Warning

    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 Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE:...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Warning Safety Instructions Accessories Controls Connection Options 10~11 Remote Control Key Functions Attaching the TV to a wall Desktop Pedestal Installation 14~15 Basic Connection Antenna or Cable Connection 17~18 VCR Setup External External AV Source Setup Equipment 19~20 DVD Setup Connections...
  • Page 6 Contents Manual Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup Time Menu On/Off Timer Setup Options Sleep Timer Auto Off Aspect Ratio Control Caption/Text Caption Option Option Menu Low Power Features ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method 49~50 Parental Lock Setup Lock Menu Options 51~56 External Control Device Setup 57~58...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Introduction Introduction Introduction Accessories Accessories Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If any accessory is missing, please contact the dealer from where you purchased the product. User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.
  • Page 8 Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. CHANNEL ( Buttons VOLUME ( Buttons ENTER ENTER ENTER Button MENU MENU MENU Button INPUT INPUT INPUT Button Remote Control Sensor (Power) Button...
  • Page 9 Introduction Connection Options Connection Options - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. AV IN 2 /MONO SERVICE RGB IN AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO HDMI IN 1(DVI) OPTICAL ANTENNA/ CABLE IN MONO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Key Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions INPUT MODE POWER INPUT RATIO HDMI1 RGB-PC COMP1 COMP2 EZ PIC EZ SOUND INFO ADJUST MENU EXIT TIMER ENTER FLASH BACK MUTE...
  • Page 11 Introduction VCR/DVD control buttons Installing Batteries Remote control effective range INPUT MODE POWER INPUT RATIO COMP1 COMP2 HDMI1 RGB-PC EZ PIC EZ SOUND ADJUST INFO MENU EXIT TIMER ENTER...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Tv To A Wall

    Introduction Attaching the TV to a wall Attaching the TV to a wall We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, poten- tially causing injury or damaging the product.

  • Page 13: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    Installation Installation Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on each side from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV.
  • Page 14 Basic Connection Basic Connection How to use stand (Only for 42 inches) Pull the stand out as shown. Place the set with the screen facing down on a cushion or soft cloth as shown. After unfolding the stand, please insert and Before unfolding the stand, please make sure tighten the screws (provided as parts of the two locks (A) on the bottom of the stand push...
  • Page 15 How to arrange the cable (For 50 inches) Hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT with both Connect the cables as necessary. hands and push it as shown. To connect an additional equipment, see the External equipment Connections section. Reinstall the CABLE MANAGEMENT as For 42 inches shown.

  • Page 16: External Equipment Connections

    Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV Antenna Or Cable Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connection. - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna Socket...
  • Page 17 Installation VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. - Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.

  • Page 18: External Av Source Setup

    Installation VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When connecting with an S-Video cable Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S- ANT IN VIDEO input on the set. The picture quality is improved; compared to normal composite (RCA S-VIDEO OUT ANT OUT cable) input.
  • Page 19 CABLE IN VIDEO AUDIO Installation DVD Setup When connecting with a S-Video cable S-VIDEO (R) AUDIO (L) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL PTICAL MONO DIGIT DIGITAL AL AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the set.
  • Page 20 Installation When connecting with a component cable (R) AUDIO (L) HDMI / DVI IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Connect the video outputs (Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
  • Page 21 Installation HDSTB Setup - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. When connecting with a HDMI cable SERVICE SERVICE...
  • Page 22 VIDEO AUDIO Installation OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable SERVICE SERVICE RGB IN RGB IN (PC) (PC) REMOTE REMOTE AUDIO IN AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) (RGB/DVI) CONTROL IN CONTROL IN HDMI IN HDMI IN 1(DVI) 1(DVI) RS-232C IN...

  • Page 23: Av Out Setup

    Installation AV Out Setup - The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s AV OUT jacks. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or OPTICAL PTICAL...
  • Page 24 SERVICE RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN REMOTE (RGB/DVI) CONTROL IN HDMI / DVI IN Installation RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN RGB IN...
  • Page 25 Installation 1. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may 5. Check the image on your TV. There may be noise not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, 2. When Source Devices connected with HDMI/DVI contrast or brightness in PC, HDMI/DVI mode.
  • Page 26 Installation Screen Setup for PC mode - When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used. - When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used. - After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality. * Adjustment for screen Resolution, Position, Size, and Phase INPUT MODE...

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Operation Operation Operation Basic operation Basic operation Turning on the TV 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH button on the TV or press the POWER, TV INPUT, INPUT, CH / - , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control .
  • Page 28 Operation On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment How to adjust the OSD screen 1. Press the MENU button and then button to select each menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E / F F / G G button to display the available menus.

  • Page 29: Ez Scan (Channel Search

    Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan EZ Scan Selection ( leads you to the EZ Manual Scan Manual Scan scan screen. Channel Edit Channel Edit Processing EZ scan... DTV Signal DTV Signal TV Ch.20 Input Source Input Source 0 channel(s) found...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    Operation Channel Edit EZ Scan EZ Scan Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit Channel Edit Selection ( ) leads you to the channel edit DTV Signal DTV Signal screen. Input Source Input Source Input Label Input Label Set ID Set ID * Custom List - There are two different ways in Press the MENU button and then use...

  • Page 31: Dtv Signal Strength

    Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued DTV Signal Strength EZ Scan EZ Scan Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit Channel Edit Normal Good DTV Signal DTV Signal Input Source Input Source Input Label Input Label Set ID Set ID - Shows how strong your DTV sig- Press the MENU button and then use...

  • Page 32: Input Label

    Operation Input Label EZ Scan EZ Scan Cable Box Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit Channel Edit Component1 DTV Signal DTV Signal Component2 Set Top Box Input Source Input Source RGB-PC Input Label Input Label HDMI1/DVI Game Set ID Set ID HDMI2 Satellite Press the MENU button and then use...

  • Page 33: Auto Picture Control(Ez Picture)

    Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options Auto Picture Control ( EZ Picture) Auto Picture Control - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best Press the EZ PIC button repeatedly to select the picture appear- picture appearance. Select the preset ance setup option as shown below: value in the EZ Picture menu based (your own set-...

  • Page 34: Manual Color Temperature Control

    Operation Manual Color Temperature Control EZ Picture EZ Picture Color Temperature Cool Color Temperature Medium Advanced Warm Advanced Video Reset User Video Reset Selection ( ) leads you to the detailed setting screen. User Green Blue Press to confirm. MENU - You can also adjust the detailed set Press the MENU button and then use button to select the...

  • Page 35: Db (Digital Booster)

    Operation DB (Digital Booster) EZ Picture EZ Picture Color Temperature Color Temperature Manual Advanced Advanced Video Reset Video Reset DB Contrast On DB Color DB Noise - DB is Zenith unique picture improving Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the technology to display a real HD...

  • Page 36: Advanced-Cinema 3:2 Mode / Black Level

    Operation Advanced-Cinema 3:2 Mode / Black Level Advanced-Cinema 3:2 Mode / Black Level EZ Picture EZ Picture Color Temperature Color Temperature Cinema 3:2 Mode Advanced Advanced Black Level Video Reset Video Reset • Cinema 3:2 Mode Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E - Set up the TV for the best picture appear-...

  • Page 37: Video Reset

    Operation Video Reset EZ Picture EZ Picture Color Temperature Color Temperature Advanced Advanced Video Reset Video Reset Selection ( ) resets to the factory settings (default). Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. - Use to quickly reset all the Video D D / E E menu options to their original fac- Press the...

  • Page 38: Audio Language

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language Audio Language English EZ Sound Spanish EZ Sound French Balance Balance TV Speaker TV Speaker Press the MENU button and then use button to select the - Other languages may be available D D / E E menu.

  • Page 39: Auto Sound Control (Ez Sound)

    Operation Auto Sound Control (EZ Sound) - EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best Press the EZ SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound without any special adjust- sound setup as shown below : ment because the TV sets the (your own appropriate sound options based settings) .
  • Page 40 Operation * Selecting the Front Surround F F / G G Press the button and then use button to select Off or SRS ( Sound Retrieval System) TruSurround XT . Front Surround SRS TruSurround XT Note: When SRS ( Sound Retrieval System) TruSurround XT is selected, Audio Balance function is disable and set to 0 .

  • Page 41: Balance

    Operation Balance - Adjust the sound in your preference and surrounded environment. Audio Language Audio Language EZ Sound EZ Sound Balance Balance TV Speaker TV Speaker Press the MENU button and then use button to D D / E E select the menu.

  • Page 42: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Manual Clock Setup Auto Clock Auto Clock Manual Clock Manual Clock Year - - - - Date Off Timer Off Timer Time On Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off Auto Off - If current time setting is wrong, Press the MENU button and then use button to select the...

  • Page 43: Sleep Timer

    Operation On/Off Timer Setup Auto Clock Auto Clock Manual Clock Manual Clock Off Timer Off Timer On Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Time : 30 AM Auto Off Auto Off TV 2-0 - Timer function operates only if Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.

  • Page 44: Auto Off

    Operation ime Menu Options continued ime Menu Options continued Auto Off Auto Clock Auto Clock Manual Clock TV will be automatically Manual Clock turned off, in case of No Off Timer Off Timer Signal for 10 minutes. On Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off...

  • Page 45: Option Menu Features

    Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Set by program Horizon Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source’s The screen size is, more enlarged at both sides, to create image. a spectacular view. Zoom 1 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture with- Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original out any alteration.

  • Page 46: Caption/Text

    Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption/Text * Analog Broadcasting System Captions Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Caption/Text Caption/Text CC 1 Caption Option Caption Option CC 2 Language Language CC 3 ISM Method CC 4 ISM Method Low Power Text 1 Low Power Text 2...

  • Page 47: Caption Option

    Operation Caption Option Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Style Custom Caption/Text Size A Standard Caption/Text Font Font 0 Caption Option Caption Option Text Color White Language Language Text Opacity Solid ISM Method ISM Method Bg Color Black Low Power Low Power Bg Opacity Solid Edge Type...

  • Page 48: Ism (Image Sticking Minimization) Method

    Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Caption/Text Caption/Text Caption Option Caption Option Language Language Normal ISM Method ISM Method White Wash Low Power Low Power Orbiter Inversion - A frozen still picture from a Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E...
  • Page 49 Operation Lock Menu Options 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 block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast- ing station.

  • Page 50: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation Parental Lock Setup Lock System Lock System Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Downloadable Rating Input Block Input Block - Set up blocking schemes to Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E...

  • Page 51: External Control Device Setup

    Reference 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 TV back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the TV.
  • Page 52 Reference Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a TV ID number. EZ Scan - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 53. Manual Scan 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E Channel Edit menu.
  • Page 53 Reference 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control volume mute on/off. G To control Power On/Off of the TV. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On...
  • Page 54 Reference 09. Color (Command2:i) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To adjust the screen color. G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on You can also adjust color in the Video menu. the set. Transmission Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 55 Reference 20. Tune Command (Command: m a) 18. ISM Method (Command2:p) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. G To tune channel to following physical/major/minor number Transmission Transmission [ j ][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][ ][Data4][ ][Data5][Cr] Data 1: Inversion Data 0: Physical Channel Number(Transmit by Hexadecimal code) 2: Orbiter...
  • Page 56 Reference 21. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) G To add and delete the channels Transmission [m][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Channel Delete 1: Channel Add Acknowledgement [b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [b][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x] 22. Key (Command: m c) G To send IR remote key code Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...

  • Page 57: Ir Codes

    Reference IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T = 1/3 G Configuration of frame...
  • Page 58 Reference Code (Hexa) Function Note INPUT R/C Button TV INPUT 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) RATIO R/C Button TIMER R/C Button 10 ~ 19 Number Key 0~ 9 R/C Button - (Dash)

  • Page 59: Programming The Remote

    Reference Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Test your remote control.

  • Page 60: Programming Codes

    TATUNG 039 043 AKAI 016 043 046 124 047 048 PULSAR TEAC 034 039 043 125 146 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 QUARTZ 011 014 TECHNICS 031 033 070 AMPRO 101 106 114 123 QUASAR 033 066 075 145...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Reference roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist The operation does not work normally. • Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. The remote control • Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? doesn’t work •...
  • Page 62 Reference The audio function does not work. • Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Picture OK & • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound • Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. • Are the audio cables installed properly? No output from one •...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Reference Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. 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 64: Product Specifications

    • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. Dimensions with stand 44.4 x 29.5x 15.0 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 1129.0 x 748.5 x 333.6 mm Z42P3 without stand 44.4 x 27.4 x 4.1 inches (42PC3DB-UE) 1129.0 x 695 x 103.7 mm Weight with stand 64.4 pounds / 29.2 kg...
  • Page 68 P/N : MFL34797040 (0710-REV02) Printed in Korea...

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