PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MT-50PZ40/H/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ41/H/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ43/H/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ42/H/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ43/H/A/B/K/R/S Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this infor- mation to your dealer when you require service.
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LG Plasma Monitor LG Plasma Monitor 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.
Contents After reading this manu- al, keep it in the place where the user can always contact easily. Safety Instructions ..........4 Equipment Connections and Setup Controls of the Monitor .
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.
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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.
Controls of the Monitor Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green VOLUME ( when the Monitor is turned buttons (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) AC INPUT INPUT INPUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT INPUT Connection to AV equipment Note : All cables shown are not provided with the Monitor, except : A D-sub 15 pin cable and DVI cable is supplied to connect the Monitor to a PC.
Watching External Equipments RCA Type AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO VIDEO EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) AC INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT INPUT Scart Type EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) AC INPUT 1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output) Connect this terminal to the optionally available speaker. *For further information, refer to ‘Speaker &...
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Watching VCR (When the Interface board is installed.) The interface board(AP-50EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ-50PZ42/43 series models. When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colours of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio(L) - white, Audio(R) -red). Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket(yellow) with the BNC-RCA adapter to the VIDEO INPUT socket of the set.
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Connecting PC - To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanent- ly imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. - Connect PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) ports of the Monitor after changing the resolution of PC.
9. NUMBER BUTTONS 10. VCR BUTTONS control a LG video cassette recorder. 11. WIN. SIZE adjusts the sub picture size. 12. ZOOM-/ZOOM+ 13. INPUT SELECT BUTTON selects TV, AV or PC monitor mode.
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Accessories Owner’s Manual Remote control handset D-sub 15 pin cable 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. Tilt wall mounting bracket Desktop stand POWER SLEEP...
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. Speakers Video cables Monitor Installation • The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as wall mounting type, desktop type, etc.. •...
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation 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 button on the remote control and then the Monitor will be switched on.
VIDEO Menu PSM (Picture Status Memory) - This function adjusts the PDP to the best picture appearance. 1. Press the PSM button to select the picture appearance setup. • Each press PSM button changes the screen display as shown below. Dynamic •...
AUDIO Menu SSM (Sound Status Memory) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor automatical- ly selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1. Press the SSM button to select the picture appearance setup. Flat Speech •...
TIME Menu Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged or if the monitor is turned off with the button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2.
SPECIAL Menu Child lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the button and then 3. Press the button and then button to select On or Off .
SCREEN Menu Auto adjustment (RGB1[PC] mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the button and then button to select Auto configure . button to start Auto configure . 3.
Screen Position - This function works in the following mode: RGB1-PC or COMPONENT 480p,720p,1080i. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the button and then button to select Position . 3. Press the button and then 4. Press the MENU button. Manual Configure (RGB1[PC] mode only) - If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially that characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually.
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. - When you select RGB1 or RGB2 for main picture in PIP, you can watch video (AV1 or AV2), S-Video or Component 480i for sub picture.
TWIN Picture Main Picture Size Adjustment Press the TWIN PICTURE button. • Each press of TWIN PICTURE button changes the screen display as shown below. Sub Picture Size Adjustment Press the WIN.SIZE button. • Press the button to adjust the sub picture size. •...
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.
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Command Reference List COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen mute 05. Volume mute 06. Volume control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Colour 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD select 13. Remote control lock mode 14.
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03. Aspect Ratio (Command:c) (Main picture format) G To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission [k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Wide screen (16:9) 1 : Normal screen (4:3) 2 : Full screen (Zoom)
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11. Sharpness (Command:k) G To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the video menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ (See p.28). Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 12.
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19. Balance (Command:t) G To adjust balance. You can also adjust balance in the audio menu. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ (See p.28). Acknowledgement [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 20.
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27. Orbiter Time Setting (Command:r) G To adjust orbiter operation time term. Transmission [j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 1 ~ Max : FE * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ as shown below. Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 1 ~ Max : FE 28.
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 • Press the VOLUME ( Picture OK &...
Product specifications MODEL Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Resolution Colour Temperature (In operation) Humidity (In operation) • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. MT-50PZ40/H/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ42/H/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ41/H/A/B/K/R/S...
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