LG MU-60PZ12 Owner's Manual

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P/NO : 3828VA0277Q
(NP00KB)
Please read this owner's manual carefully 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 quote this information to your dealer when you
require service.
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MU-60PZ12/A/B/K/S
MU-60PZ15/A/B/K/S
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  • Page 1 Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating the Monitor. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the MU-60PZ12/A/B/K/S Monitor. See the label attached on the back of the Monitor MU-60PZ15/A/B/K/S and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
  • Page 2 FCC NOTICE • MU-60PZ12/A/B/K/S, MU-60PZ15/A/B/K/S : A Class B digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents First step WARNINGS ..............4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........5 Monitor Overview Front Panel Controls ..........8 Connection Panel Overview ........9 Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories ..10 Monitor Installation ..........12 Equipment Connections and Setup VCR Setup..............14 Cable TV Setup ............16 External AV Source Setup ........17 DVD Setup..............18 DTV Setup ..............19 PC Setup ..............20...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
  • Page 6: Power Sources

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) The openings should never be blocked by supporting structure, grounding of the lead- placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of other similar surface. This product should grounding conductors, location of antenna- not be placed in a built-in installation such discharge unit, connection to grounding...
  • Page 7: Replacement Parts

    product through openings as they may 22. Safety Check touch dangerous voltage points or short-out Upon completion of any service or repairs to parts that could result in a fire or electric this product, ask the service technician to shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the perform safety checks to determine that the product.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls <Front Panel Controls> ON/OFF INPUT ON/OFF SELECT VOLUME Main power button Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby INPUT mode Illuminates green SELECT VOLUME when the Monitor is turned INPUT SELECT button Sub power button VOLUME ( ) buttons Remote control sensor...
  • Page 9: Connection Panel Overview

    Connection Panel Overview <Back Panel> AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO RGB-DTV INPUT AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) AC INPUT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT RS-232C...
  • Page 10: Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories

    APC (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.
  • Page 11 INPUT SELECT video/pc button on the remote control DASP (Refer to p.40) Each press of this button changes the mode as STILL (Refer to p.42) shown below. TWIN PICTURE (Refer to p.29) VIDEO S-VIDEO POSITION (Refer to p.27) MUTE switches the sound on or off. COMPONENT selects a menu item.
  • Page 12: Monitor Installation

    - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). - Your MU-60PZ12/15 series models (Monitor) can be installed on a wall as shown below, or on a desktop pedestal as shown on the next page. Wall mount and stands are optional, and are not supplied with the monitor.
  • Page 13: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    Desktop Pedestal Installation INPUT ON/OFF SELECT VOLUME • The Monitor can be installed on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide’.) • Speakers shown are optional, and shown for illustration only. ( Pedestal mount minimum 4inch 1.18inch...
  • Page 14: Vcr Setup

    VCR Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to a VCR, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the VCR: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO(L/MONO) input of the Plasma Monitor.
  • Page 15: To Watch Vcr

    AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) AC INPUT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-DTV INPUT (DVD/DTV INPUT) (480p/720p/1080i) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8Ω) (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
  • Page 16: Cable Tv Setup

    Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. Speakers shown for illustration only.
  • Page 17: External Av Source Setup

    External AV Source Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to an external source, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yel- low, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO...
  • Page 18: Dvd Setup

    DVD Setup How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) • Connect DVD video inputs to Y, P of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of AV INPUT. AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RGB-PC INPUT COMPONENT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO...
  • Page 19: Dtv Setup

    DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. - You can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box • You can use either the Monitor’s COMPONENT (Y, P inputs or the single RGB-DTV INPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors.
  • Page 20: Pc Setup

    PC Setup - 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 •...
  • Page 21 Monitor Image Display Specifications Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) 31.468 70.09 640x350 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 720x400 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66 37.861 72.80 37.500 75.00 640x480 43.269 85.00 45.913 90.03 53.011 100.04 64.062 120.00 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 48.077...
  • Page 22: Pc Mode Feature Check(Overview)

    PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Select first, see page 11. - Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on. - Use the monitor’s remote control to make adjustments. Press the MENU button to show a menu on screen. MENU Press the button to select a menu.
  • Page 23: Pc Mode Adjustments

    PC Mode Adjustments Auto adjustment - Automatically adjusts picture position and eliminates any image shaking. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select SPECIAL menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select SCREEN then press the button.
  • Page 24 PC Mode Adjustments Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually - Only adjust in DTV or component 480p/720p/1080i. V-POSITION H-POSITION Press the MENU button and then press the button to select SPECIAL menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select SCREEN then press the button.
  • Page 25: Picture Phase Adjustments

    Picture Phase Adjustments • If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if the characters are still trembling, then adjust the picture phase manually. • When watching PIP/TWIN PICTURE, the SCREEN menu option is not available. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select SPECIAL...
  • Page 26: Picture In Picture(Pip) Function

    Picture In Picture (PIP) function - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP. - This function works only in the following resolutions;...
  • Page 27 Selecting the source 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 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT source only works in 480i mode. PIP INPUT VIDEO Moving the Sub (inset) picture POSITION...
  • Page 28: Selecting Pip Sound Options

    Picture In Picture (PIP) function Selecting PIP sound options - To select main or sub (inset) sound - This function only works with the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz) - To use this function, connect PC/DTV video output to RGB-PC INPUT/RGB-DTV INPUT and connect PC/DTV audio outputs to AUDIO INPUT.
  • Page 29: Twin Picture Function

    Twin picture mode - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - Select input source. - This function works only in the following resolutions;...
  • Page 30: Selecting A Source For The Twin Picture

    Twin picture mode Selecting a source for the Twin picture PIP INPUT Press the PIP INPUT button in TWIN PICTURE mode. • Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal. PIP INPUT VIDEO...
  • Page 31: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Installing batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match “+” with “+”, and match “-” with “-”. • Install two 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.
  • Page 32: Turning On The Monitor

    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 main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode.
  • Page 33: Selecting Language For The Menus

    Selecting language for the menus Press the MENU button and then press the button to SPECIAL select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select LAN- SPECIAL GUAGE and then press the button. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH SCREEN ESPAÑOL TRANSPARENCY PORTUGUÊS PIP/DW...
  • Page 34: Checking Features

    Checking features - Use the remote control to make adjustments. - Select VIDEO input source Press the MENU button. MENU Press the button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS MOVE NEXT EXIT <Picture menu>...
  • Page 35: Sleep Timer

    Setting Sleep Timer Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time SLEEP Press the SLEEP button to set sleep time. Each time you press SLEEP button, the next pre- set setting time is changed as follows: SLEEP • To release sleep time setting, press the SLEEP or button repeatedly to select •...
  • Page 36: Auto Picture Control

    Auto picture control Use APC to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance - APC is not available in RGB or PIP/TWIN PICTURE modes. APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the APC button. Press the APC or buttons to select your desired picture condition.
  • Page 37: Adjusting Picture Appearance

    Adjusting picture appearance - PIP and Twin picture inset settings are not adjustable. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select PICTURE menu. Press the button. MENU Example : Changing the contrast. PICTURE Press the button to select CON- CONTRAST TRAST...
  • Page 38: Drp (Digital Reality Picture)

    DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. - This function works in video, component 480i mode. Press the MENU button and then press the button to PICTURE select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select PICTURE and then press the button.
  • Page 39: Adjusting Sound: Bass, Treble, Balance

    Adjusting sound Manual setting Press the MENU button and then press the button to SOUND select menu. Press the button. MENU Example : Adjustment treble SOUND Use the buttons to select DASP TREBLE TREBLE and then press the TREBLE BASS BALANCE button.
  • Page 40: Auto Sound Control

    Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. DASP Press the DASP button. Press the DASP or buttons to select a sound setup.
  • Page 41: Avl (Auto Volume Leveler)

    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 SOUND select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select SOUND and then press the button.
  • Page 42: Using Still Function

    Using Still function - This feature isn’t available for RGB input source. - Use with A/V or COMPONENT video inputs. STILL Press the STILL button. • The image displayed is frozen(still). • The sub picture is stilled in PIP or Twin picture mode. •...
  • Page 43: Using The Screen Options

    Using the screen options - This function works only in the video mode. - Use this option if there are a trembling or instability of a video tape on screen during viewing the video. Press the MENU button and then press the button to SPECIAL select...
  • Page 44: Adjusting Osd Transparency

    Adjusting OSD Transparency To make the menus clear or opaque Press the MENU button and then press the button to SPECIAL select menu. Press the button. MENU Press the button to select SPECIAL TRANSPARENCY and then press the LANGUAGE button. SCREEN TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY...
  • Page 45: Adjusting Color Temperature

    Adjusting color temperature - You should be adjust color temperature in PC mode again although color 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 SPECIAL select...
  • Page 46: Setting Picture Format

    Setting picture format - With the RGB (PC/DTV) input, you can select either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios. - If 4:3 mode is used for a long time, the outline of the image may remain on the screen after you change to the 16:9 screen.
  • Page 47: 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. When you connect a control (RS-232C) cable to this monitor, use control cable attached the ferrite core.
  • Page 48 External Control Device Setup 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50: Set Id

    External Control Device Setup SET ID • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Press the MENU button and then press the button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the button. MENU SET ID Use the buttons to select SPECIAL then press the button.
  • Page 51 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] •...
  • Page 52 External Control Device Setup 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.
  • Page 53 06. Volume control (Command:v) 09. Color (Command:c) G To adjust volume. G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. on remote control. Transmission Transmission [c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56 Note...
  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance - Early malfunction can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the screen 1.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Check List

    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. •...
  • Page 59: Product Specifications

    Product specifications MU-60PZ12/A/B/K/S MODEL MU-60PZ15/A/B/K/S Width (inches / mm) 57.3 / 1455 Height (inches / mm) 34.8 / 883 Depth (inches / mm) 3.9 / 99 154.3 / 70 Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement 120V, 60Hz Resolution 1280 x 720 (Dot)

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