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MT-60PZ12/A/B/K/S Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating the Monitor. MT-60PZ14/A/B/K/S Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the MZ-60PZ14/A/B/K/S Monitor. See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
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What is a Plasma Display ? If voltage is inputted to gas in glass panels, ultraviolet rays is outputted and fused with a fluorescent substance. At this moment, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
Contents First step Safety Instructions ............4 Monitor Overview Controls of the Monitor ..........8 Controls of the remote control........12 Monitor Installation ..........14 Equipment Connections and Setup Watching VCR ............16 Watching Cable TV..........17 Watching external AV source........18 Watching DVD ............19 Connecting PC ............20 Function checking in PC mode ......22 Adjusting in PC mode..........23 PIP function ............26...
Safety Instructions - It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. WARNING NOTES Do not place the Monitor in This plasma display is designed to direct sunlight or near heat be mounted horizontally (wide sources such as heat registers,...
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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.
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Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING Do not placing any- Do not insert any Do not place heavy thing containing liquid object into the objects on the on top of the Monitor. exhaust vent. Monitor. - This may cause a fire or - This may cause a fire or - This may cause serious could give an electric...
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13 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer or “LG Electronics U.K. Ltd.” If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
Controls of the Monitor <Front Panel Controls> ON/OFF INPUT ON/OFF SELECT VOLUME Main power button Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby INPUT SELECT mode Illuminates green VOLUME when the Monitor is turned INPUT SELECT button Sub power button VOLUME ( ) buttons Remote control sensor...
<Back Panel> AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT(480i/480p) RGB-PC INPUT AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) AC INPUT (DVD INPUT) (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENTI(480i/480p) AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8Ω (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) (DVD INPUT) POWER INPUT...
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Accessories POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT STILL / TWIN PICTURE PIP INPUT POSITION MENU MUTE POWER STOP P/STILL PLAY D-sub 15 pin cable Power cord Remote control handset 1.5V Owner’s Manual Alkaline batteries (Optional) Optional Extras - Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification new optional extras can be added.
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Optional 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. AP-60CA10 series AP-60FA10 series (Ceiling mounting bracket) (Floor type stand) AP-60DA10 series AP-60SA10 series (Desktop stand)
PSM (Refer to p.36) STILL ARC (Refer to p.46) / TWIN PICTURE PIP (Refer to p.26) PIP INPUT POSITION PIP INPUT (Refer to p.27, 30) MENU MUTE MENU VOLUME ( POWER STOP P/STILL VCR BUTTONS PLAY controls a LG video cassette recorder.
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INPUT SELECT button on the remote control INPUT SELECT Each press of this button changes the mode as shown below. SSM (Refer to p.41) STILL (Refer to p.43) Video S-Video TWIN PICTURE (Refer to p.29) POSITION (Refer to p.27) Component MUTE switches the sound on or off.
Monitor Installation - The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as wall mounting type, desktop type, etc.. Wall Mount Installation • The monitor can be installed on the wall as the picture above. (For further information, refer to ‘(Tilt) wall mounting bracket Installation and Setup Guide’.) Tips...
Desktop pedestal installation INPUT ON/OFF SELECT VOLUME • The Monitor can be installed on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to ‘Desktop stand Installation and Setup Guide’.) (Pedestal mount minimum 4inch 1.18inch allowable clearances for adequate ventilation) 4inch 4inch 2.36inch...
Watching VCR - When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colours of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio(L) - white, Audio(R) -red). - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO(L/MONO) input of the Plasma Monitor.
Watching Cable TV - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT(480i/480p) RGB-PC INPUT AV INPUT S-VIDEO (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) AC INPUT (DVD INPUT) VIDEO...
Watching external AV source - When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colours of connecting ports. AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO AV INPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT(480i/480p) RGB-PC INPUT AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) AC INPUT (DVD INPUT) (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AUDIO VIDEO (MONO)
Watching DVD How to connect (When the Interface board is installed.) The Interface board (AP-60EA21) is not equipped on MT/Z-60PZ14 series models. • Connect DVD video inputs to Y, P of COMPONENT (480i/480p) (DVD INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio sockets of AV INPUT. AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO...
Connecting a PC Computer Control Source - You can easily connect the Plasma Display to your PC for outstanding image and sound. - Use the Monitor to display images and sound from a PC Computer source. Setup Instructions to Connect a PC to your Monitor •...
Function checking in PC mode - Select input source. - PIP/DW function is worked when the interface board is installed. Interface board (AP-60EA21) is not equipped on MT/Z-60PZ14 series models. Press the MENU button. MENU Press the button. • Each time you press this button you can see menus as below. Contrast Brightness Colour...
Adjusting in PC mode Auto configure - Select input source - Automatically adjusts picture position and eliminates any image shaking. - When watching PIP/TWIN PICTURE, Screen option is not available in menu. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu.
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Adjusting in PC mode Adjusting horizontal / vertical position - Only adjust in component 480i/480p. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Screen Press the button to select then press the button.
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Adjusting phase - If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially that characters are still trem- bling, then adjust the picture phase manually. - When watching PIP/TWIN PICTURE, Screen option is not available in Special menu. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu.
PIP function - Select input source before pressing PIP - This function works only when the interface board is installed. Interface board (AP-60EA21) is not equipped on MT/Z-60PZ14 series models. - This function works only in the following resolution; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz) - When you select RGB for main picture in PIP/Twin picture, you can watch video, cable TV or DVD for sub picture.
Selecting the input signal Press the PIP INPUT button in PIP mode. PIP INPUT • Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle Video S-Video Component Component source only works in 480i mode. PIP Input Video Moving the Sub picture Press the POSITION button in PIP mode.
PIP function Selecting PIP sound options - Select input source before pressing PIP - This function works only when the interface board is installed. Interface board (AP-60EA21) is not equipped on MT/Z-60PZ14 series models. - This function works only in the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz) - To use this function, connect PC video port to RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) socket and connect PC audio port to AUDIO INPUT.
Twin picture mode - Select RGB input source. - This function works only when the interface board is installed. Interface board (AP-60EA21) is not equipped on MT/Z-60PZ14 series models. - This function works only in the following resolutions; 640x480 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz) - With TWIN PICTURE active, not all picture formats can be used for the main/sub picture.
Twin picture mode Selecting a source for the Twin picture Press the PIP INPUT button in TWIN PICTURE mode. PIP INPUT • Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle Video S-Video Component Component source only works with 480i signal input. PIP Input Video...
Using the remote control Inserting batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. • Apply two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix the used batteries with new batteries. •...
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation Connect power cord correctly. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode.
Selecting the on screen language Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select Language and then press the button. Language LANGUAGE Screen Transparency PIP/DW Set ID Colour Temp. Press the button to select the desired language.
Function checking - Select input source. VIDEO Press the MENU button. MENU Press the button. • Each time you press this button you can see menus shown below. Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness OK MENU <Picture menu> Treble Bass Balance OK MENU <Sound menu>...
Setting sleep time < Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time. > Press the SLEEP button to set sleep time. Each time you press SLEEP button, the next SLEEP preset setting time is changed as shown below. •...
Auto picture control Use PSM to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance. - This function is not available in RGB, PIP/TWIN PICTURE. PSM (Picture Status Memory) Press the PSM button. Press the PSM or button to select your desired picture condition.
Adjusting picture condition - PIP and Twin picture inset settings are not adjustable. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Use the button to select Contrast and then press the button. Contrast Contrast (to adjust contrast setting)
DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP allows you to select Clear or Soft for your picture appearance. - This function works in video, component 480i mode. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select...
Selecting menu options - Use this option when viewing the video input. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Screen Use the button to select and then press the button. Language Screen Screen Transparency...
Adjusting sound Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Treble Use the button to select and then press the button. Treble Treble (if adjusting treble) Bass Balance • Adjust Bass Balance in the same way.
Auto sound control • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjust- ment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. Press the SSM button. Press the SSM or button to select your desired sound.
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select and then press the button.
Using Still function - This feature isn’t available for RGB input source. Press the STILL button. STILL • You can still the current picture. • The sub picture is stilled in PIP or Twin picture mode. <Moving image> <Still image> To return to normal viewing, press the STILL button again.
Adjusting OSD Transparency Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select Transparency and then press the Language button. Screen Transparency Transparency PIP/DW Set ID Colour Temp. Press the button to adjust OSD transparency.
Adjusting colour temperature - You should be adjust colour temperature in PC mode again although colour temperature is adjusted in other input source. - To initialize adjusted value, select ‘0’ in Green Blue. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu.
Setting picture format - You are available to 16:9 or 4:3 in RGB. - If 4:3 is on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may remain visible. - Don’t display 4:3 picture format or TWIN PICTURE on screen above 10 hours continuously. Press the ARC button to select a desired picture format.
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. How to connect external control equipment • 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 Adjustments Type of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male Pin name No connection RXD (Receive data) TXD (Transmit data) DTR (DTE side ready) DSR (DCE side ready) RTS (Ready to send) CTS (Clear to send) No Connection Pin No.4 and Pin No.6 must be connected on monitor side.
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RS-232C configurations 3-wire configuration 7-wire configuration (Not standard) (Standard RS-232C cable) DB 9 DB 9 DB 9 DB 9 Control line 7-Wire Cable Configuration 3-Wire Cable Configuration • The Monitor is available to switch between external • When using a 3-Wire cable configuration there is no adjustment and remote control adjustment using a control line.
External Control Device Adjustments Set ID • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select menu. Press the button. MENU Use the buttons to select Set ID then press the button.
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The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device. Communication Parameters Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits [Command][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] •...
External Control Device Adjustments 01. Power (Command:p) 03. Aspect Ratio (Command:r) G To adjust the screen format. G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC Transmission (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Special menu.
06. Volume control (Command:v) 09. Colour (Command:c) G To adjust volume. G To adjust the screen colour. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons You can also adjust colour in the Picture menu. on remote control. Transmission Transmission [c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
External Control Device Adjustments 12. OSD select (Command:d) 14. PIP / DW (Command:z) G To control PIP (Picture-in-Picture) or twin picture (DW). G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. You can also control PIP/DW using the pip/twin picture button on remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission [d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission...
16. PIP sound select (Command:u) 18. Change into Remote control adjustment mode (Command:j) G To select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP/Twin picture. You can also select sound select in PIP/DW on the G To control the Monitor with the remote control while special menu.
Troubleshooting check list • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? No sound • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. •...
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