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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: DU-50PX10/10C
DU-42PX12X/12XC
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 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: DU-50PX10/10C DU-42PX12X/12XC 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.

  • Page 2: Warnings

    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. Unauthorized mod- ification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...

  • Page 3: 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 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Warnings ........2 Safety Instructions .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and 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.

  • Page 7: Controls

    Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV. - This manual explains the features available on the DU-50PX10 series TVs. ON/OFF ON/OFF Button Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls TV/VIDEO MENU...

  • Page 8: Connection Options

    Introduction Connection Options Connection Options DVI Input/Audio Input/RGB Input Connect the monitor output con- nector from a PC to the appro- Remote Control priate input port. Port Connect your wired remote control here. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) RS-232C INPUT REMOTE DVI INPUT COMPONENT1 INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons. TV/VIDEO Selects: DTV, Analog, Video1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), DVI-DTV (or DVI-PC) input sources.

  • 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. Batteries Owner’s Manual MODE COMP/RGB/DVI FLASHBK MUTE SURF RATIO INFO MENU EXIT SOUND VIDEO PLAY PAUSE...

  • Page 11: Installation Instruction

    Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. The speakers shown are optional. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.

  • Page 12: External Equipment Connections

    Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on one antenna - 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...

  • Page 13: Vcr Setup / Cable Tv Setup

    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 14: External A/V Source Setup

    Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

  • Page 15: Hdstb Setup / Digital Audio Output

    HDSTB Setup 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. - This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode.

  • Page 16: Pc Setup

    Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. The TV sends config- uration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.

  • Page 17: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Operation Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode - Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. (For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - You can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source.

  • Page 18: Turning The Tv On

    Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the TV/VIDEO, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, TV/VIDEO, COMP/RGB/DVI, CH (+ , -), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on.

  • Page 19: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. EZ Scan SETUP ANT 1...

  • Page 20: Dtv Signal Strength

    Operation DTV Signal Strength DTV Signal Strength - Reveals how strong your DTV signal is and whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. - Digital DTV Signals: May not be available in all areas, nor are broadcast on all programs.

  • Page 21: Video Menu Options

    ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to at the factory and are not adjustable.

  • Page 22: Audio Menu Options

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.

  • Page 23: Ez Soundrite / Ez Sound

    Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued Manual Sound Control ( option) Manual Sound Control ( option) - Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E , or...

  • Page 24: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    Operation TV Speakers On/Of f Setup TV Speakers On/Of f Setup - Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2.

  • Page 25: Time Menu Options

    ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function. 1.

  • Page 26: Sleep Timer / Auto Off

    Operation 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. - You can also set up the in the 1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the followed by the following sleep timer options: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.

  • Page 27: Option Menu Features

    Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.

  • Page 28: Caption / Caption Mode

    Operation Caption Caption 1. Use the CC button repeatedly to select Caption • shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. . • You can also use the menu to select 2. Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing. Caption Mode Caption Mode Analog Broadcasting System Captions...

  • Page 29: Caption Option

    Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select 3.

  • Page 30: Ism Method

    Operation ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method - A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in an ghost image remaining; even when you change the image. Avoid allowing any fixed image to remain on the TV's screen for a long period of time.

  • Page 31: Lock Menu Options

    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 broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.

  • Page 32: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is turned on 1.

  • Page 33: Watching Pip/Pop/Twin Picture

    (Picture-In-Picture) / POP (Picture-In-Picture) / POP - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Twin Picture mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen.

  • Page 34: Moving The Pip Sub Picture

    Operation Moving the PIP Moving the PIP sub picture sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to a different location on the screen. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Use the D / E / F / G...

  • Page 35: 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 36 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 37. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
  • Page 37 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function.
  • Page 38 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Video menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’. See page 37. Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
  • Page 39 19. Color Temperature (Command2:u) G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Warm 1: Medium 2: Cool Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 20. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) G To select input source for sub picture in PIP/Twin pic- ture mode.

  • Page 40: 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 TV. Remote Control IR Codes Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame •...

  • Page 41: Ir Codes

    Code (Hexa) Function 0x0B TV/VIDEO MODE 0x08 POWER 0xC4 POWER ON POWER OFF 0xC5 0x98 COMP/RGB/DVI 0x79 RATIO 0x0E TIMER 0x10 ~ 0x19 Number Key 0~ 9 0x4C - (Dash) 0x1A FLASHBK 0x09 MUTE 0x02 VOL + 0x03 VOL - 0x00 CH + 0x01...

  • Page 42: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote 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 Programming a code into a remote mode 1.

  • Page 43: Programming Codes

    Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs VCRs Brand Codes Brand AIWA KENWOOD AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 LG (GOLDSTAR) AMPRO ANAM 031 033 103 LLOYD AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 MAGIN...

  • Page 44: Programming Codes

    027 053 060 084 102 148 198 221 DENON 015 075 130 143 FANTASIA FINEARTS FISHER 089 099 MAGNAVOX LG(GOLDSTAR) 001 021 024 029 MARANTZ 087 107 108 110 190 191 192 210 211 212 239 MCINTOSH HAITAI 034 035 188 222...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Checklist

    roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist No picture & No sound Picture OK & No sound The remote control doesn’t work Picture appears slowly after switching on No or poor color or poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV...

  • Page 46: 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 MODEL DU-42PX12X/12XC Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg)

  • Page 47: Warranty

    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 48: Warranty

    LGE Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days. If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defective unit to the LG ® Brand Service Center.

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