LG RU-42PX10 Owner's Manual
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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RU-42PX10/11/20
RU-50PX10/11/20
Please read this manual carefully and completely before
operating your TV.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the TV in the
spaces provided below.
See the label attached on the back cover and relate this
information to your dealer if you require service.
Model Number :
Serial Number :
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- Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RU-42PX10/11/20 RU-50PX10/11/20 Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your TV. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below. See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service.
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Page 2: Warnings
Warning arning arning 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 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions 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 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 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19. Servicing If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or as to provide some protection against voltage surges and other hazards. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Contents Contents Warnings ........2 On/Off Timer Setup . - Page 6 Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology. It is currently the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes, that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and it can be also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps.
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. - This manual explains the features available on the RU-42PX10 TVs. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF TV/VIDEO... -
Page 8: Connection Options
Introduction Connection Options Connection Options S-VIDEO Input A connection available to provide better picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO Input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an external device. Monitor Output Connect a second TV or Monitor. -
Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MUTE MUTE POWER POWER Switches the sound on or off. Turns your TV on or off. TVVIDEO TV/VIDEO MULTIMEDIA MTS Selects: TV, Video 1-2, Component... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation Installation Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1.5V 2-TV bracket bolts Owner’s Manual Batteries Remote Control Power Cord D-sub 15 pin cable DVI Cable 2-TV brackets 2-Wall brackets... -
Page 11: External Equipment Connections
Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) wall antenna socket MONITOR OUTPUT... -
Page 12: Vcr Setup / Cable Tv Setup
Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave 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 screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. -
Page 13: External A/V Source Setup
Installation External External A/V Source Setup A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the COMPONENT MONITOR INPUT 2... -
Page 14: Dtv Setup / Monitor Out Setup
Installation DTV Setup DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. COMPONENT MONITOR INPUT 2 OUTPUT COMPONENT Antenna INPUT 1 INPUT 1 S-VIDEO REMOTE RS-232C INPUT L/MONO DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) VIDEO... -
Page 15: Pc Setup
Operation PC Setup PC Setup How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz. REMOTE RS-232C INPUT RGB INPUT DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT 2. Use the TV’s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) Interface) INPUT port for video connections,... -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Operation Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Turning on the TV just after installation 1. -
Page 17: Channel Menu Options
Operation Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Auto Program should be used to memorize 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 memory. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM. -
Page 18: Signal Reception Booster
Operation Channel Menu Options continued Channel Menu Options continued Signal Reception Booster Signal Reception Booster - If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster to On. If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off. - Adjustments for one channel don’t affect the adjustment for other channels. -
Page 19: Picture Menu Options
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the TV to the best picture appearance. - If adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, or tint) manually, APC automatically changes to 1. -
Page 20: Fleshtone
Operation Picture Menu Options continued Picture Menu Options continued Fleshtone (TV ideo1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV , and DVI-DTV Mode only) Fleshtone (TV ideo1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV , and DVI-DTV Mode only) - Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. 1. -
Page 21: Sound Menu Options
Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment 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 1. -
Page 22: Manual Sound Control (Off Option)
Operation Sound Menu Options continued Sound Menu Options continued Manual Sound Control ( DASP off option and balance) Manual Sound Control ( option and balance) - You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. DASP CHANNEL Press the MENU button and then use... -
Page 23: Timer Menu Options
Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - Set the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal. - ThePBS channel signal includes information for the current time. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly programed by the auto clock function. 1. -
Page 24: Sleep Timer / Auto Off
Operation imer Menu Options continued imer Menu Options continued Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. 1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of preset minutes. First the option appears on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer turn off times: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes. -
Page 25: Key Lock
Operation Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Key Lock Key Lock - The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the Language CHANNEL front panel controls. -
Page 26: Low Power
Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SPECIAL menu. D / E Language CHANNEL 2. -
Page 27: Closed Captions
Operation Closed Captions Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion 1. Poor reception conditions are encountered: of a television program into written words which then appear as • IGNITION: subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. -
Page 28: Auto Adjustment
Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment - 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 TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. - The Auto config. -
Page 29: Manual Configure
Operation Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) - If the image still isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still jittery, adjust the picture Phase manually. Auto config. CHANNEL - To correct the screen size, adjust Clock PICTURE Position... -
Page 30: Luminance Noise Reduction
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (TV ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) Luminance Noise Reduction (TV ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. Screen adj. -
Page 31: Lock Menu Options
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 pro- Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting movies : station. -
Page 32: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature
Operation (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W indow Feature (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W indow Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Double Window mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. -
Page 33: External Control Device Setup
External Control Device Setup 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 Monitor back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. - Page 34 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 35. Language CHANNEL Key lock PICTURE 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL...
- Page 35 External Control Device Setup 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On...
- Page 36 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP / DW (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture In picture)/DW (Double Window). G To adjust the screen color. You can also control the PIP/DW using the PIP/DW button You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu.
- Page 37 External Control Device Setup 18. Bass (Command2:s) 23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$) G To adjust bass. G To adjust blue in color temperature. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. Transmission Transmission [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C •...
- Page 38 External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) 31. Auto Configure (Command2:u) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking Transmission automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode. [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0: Normal...
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Page 39: Ir Codes
IR Codes IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T... - Page 40 IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note CH ( R/C Button CH ( R/C Button VOL ( R/C Button VOL ( 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) MUTE R/C Button Number Key 0...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No picture & No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in. -
Page 42: Maintenance
If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. Product Specifications Product Specifications RU-42PX10/11/20 RU-50PX10/11/20 MODELS Width (inches / mm) 48.4 / 1210... -
Page 43: Warranty
LG ELECTRONICS, INC. PLASMA TV — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at LGE’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. -
Page 44: Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: damage caused in shipping or transit gence, improper maintenance or storage, or to acts service required as a result of improper installation, of nature or other causes beyond our control. including incorrect or insufficient AC supply (please (Causes beyond our control include but are not lim- consult the owner’s manual for power supply ited to lightning strike, power surges, power out-...