LG RU-42PZ61/71 Owner's Manual

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PLASMA TV
MODELS: RU=42PZ61/71
RU=50PZ61
RU=60PZ61
this manual carefully
and completely
before
future reference.
and serial number of the TV in the
back cover and relate this
require service.

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV MODELS: RU=42PZ61/71 RU=50PZ61 RU=60PZ61 this manual carefully and completely before future reference. and serial number of the TV in the back cover and relate this require service.
  • Page 2: Warnings

    Any changes or modifications 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: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured 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. Observing the simple precautions discussed that are built into your new product.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Instructions 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Con: Warnings Safety Instructions Introduction Controls Connection Options Remote Control Key Functions Installation Installation Instruction Joinning _he-iVassembly tothe walltoprotect _ e set_umbling.11 Speakers mounted on the monitor ... Mounting speakers on TV ... Connecting Speakers to the Monitor using the speaker wires provided Install the RING SPACER with the bolts on the set as shown.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction o ni 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 How does it work?
  • Page 7 - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. 1. ON/OFF Button 2. S-VIDEO Input A connection available to provide better picture quality than the video input. 3. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. 4.
  • Page 8: Connection Options

    Introduction Options Remote Control Port Connect your wired RS-232C IN PUT remote control here. (CONTROL/SER- VICE) PORT Connect to the RS- 232C port on a PC. DVl Input/Audio Connect the monitor output con- nector from a PC to the appropri- External Speaker (8 ohm Output)
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    Contro! - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. illuminates the remote control buttons. TV/VlDEO Selects: TV, Video1-2, Component RGB, and DVI input sources.\ MULTIMEDIA Selects: Component 1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources. NUMBER buttons Use to scroll the Surf channel list.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Ensure that the following accessories where you purchased the product. Owner's Manual 2-TV bracket bolts (Only RU-42PZ61/71, 50PZ61 sedes) 75_2 Round Cable Cover Cable (Only RU-42PZ61/71,50PZ61 series) Instal!ation Instructions GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.
  • Page 11: Speakers Mounted On The Monitor

    - Secure the TV assembly by joinning it to a wall by using the TV/Wall brackets. - RU-60PZ61 series TV's stand is saled, separately. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV..ii iIiii ii !i ilil f_fJJJJ.
  • Page 12: Install The Ring Spacer With The Bolts On The Set As Shown. (Only Ru-60Pz61 Series)

    Installation • Install the RING SPACER with the bolts on the set as shown. 1. Put the RING SPACER in the holes of the bolts before con- necting to the wall mounting bracket, E q u ipm e nt Co n n e ct io ns - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
  • Page 13: Vcr Setup I Cable Tv Setup

    NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV To avoid picture noise (interference), 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 Equipment Connections

    Installation 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, jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
  • Page 15: Dtv Setup I Monitor Out Setup

    To watch digitally broadcast programs, How to connect Use the TV's COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) INPUT jacks, RGB or DVI port for video connections, depending on your set-top box connections Then, make the corresponding audio connections. How to use 1. Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the digital set-top box.) 2.
  • Page 16: Pc Setup

    Operation How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to (RU-42PZ61->1024x768, 42PZ71->852x480, RU-50/60PZ61-> 1366x768), 60Hz. 2. Use the TV's RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. •...
  • Page 17 59.625 54.348 1152x864 63.995 (RGB) 67.500 77.487 1152x870(RGB) 68.681 47,693 1280x768 60.0911 (XGA) 68.504 1280x960(RGB) 60.023 63.981 1280x1024(RGB) RU-42PZ61/71 RGB / DVI Mode Vertical Resolution Frequency(Hz) 70.09 640x350 85.08 70.08 720x400 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 640x480 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 848x480 75.00...
  • Page 18: Turning The Tv On

    Operation Turning TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different example to help you with the TV operation. 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the O ON/OFF button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the TV/VlDEO, CH (D / E) button on the TV or press the POWER, TV/VlDEO, Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control and then the TV will turn on.
  • Page 19: Auto Program: Channel Search

    M e n u 0 ptio ns 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 20: Channel Menu Options

    Operation Channel Menu Options - 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. Set booster to on or off for each channel separately.
  • Page 21: Picture Menu Options Apc (Auto Picture Control)

    • Daylight, and Night Optimum, changed. XD is LG Electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. When selecting APC options (Clear, Optimum and Soft), XD is automatically change to On.
  • Page 22: Fleshtone

    Operation Picture Menu Options Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option• • Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the PICTURE menu• 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Fleshtone. 3.
  • Page 23: Sound Menu Options Dasp (Digital Auto Sound Processing)

    Options - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment sound options based on the program content. If you adjust sound options (Treble and Bass) manually, DASP automatically 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. ,,ot I---"[ ,,u,ic •...
  • Page 24: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup

    Operation Sound Menu Options - You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SOUND menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D i E button to select the desired sound option (Balance, Treble, Bass).
  • Page 25: Timer Menu Options

    Timer Menu Options Set the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal. ThePBS channel signal includes information Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly programed by the auto clock function. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the TIMER menu. 2.
  • Page 26: Sleep Timer / Auto Off

    Operation Timer Menu Options - 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 _-- on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer turn off times: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.
  • Page 27: 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 front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off.
  • Page 28: Low Power

    Special Menu Options - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Low power. 3.
  • Page 29: Closed Captions

    C Io s e d C a pt io n s Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs.
  • Page 30: Screen Menu Options

    Operation Screen Menu Options RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn't work for RGB-DTV - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning - The Auto config, and Manual config, 1.
  • Page 31: Manual Configure

    If the image still isn't clear after auto adjustment still jittery, adjust the picture Phase manually. - To correct the screen size, adjust Clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2.
  • Page 32: Screen Adjustments

    Operation - Use this function to correct jittering or picture instability while viewing a video tape. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Screen adj,. 3.
  • Page 33: Initializing (Reset To Original Factory Value)

    Screen Menu Options Use the Reset option to initialize the adjusted settings. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SCR££N menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Reset. 3.
  • Page 34: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation 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- gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
  • Page 35: Swapping The Pip/Double Window

    (Picture-ln-Pictu 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. Each source is given half the screen.
  • Page 36: 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 37 Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to 'Real Data Mapping 1'. See page 37. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAl, menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Set ID. 3.
  • Page 38 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. Transmission [[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 • Power Off Acknowledgement [[a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit 'FF' data based on this format, Acknowledgement presents status about each function.
  • Page 39 09. Color (Command2:i) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. Transmission [[k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min:0~Max:64 • Refer to 'Real data mapping 1'. See page 38. Acknowledgement [[i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
  • Page 40 External Control Device Setup 18. Bass (Command2:s) G To adjust bass. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. Transmission [[k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 ° Refer to 'Real data mapping 1'. See page 38. Acknowledgement [[s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
  • Page 41 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Transmission [[j ][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Normal 1: White wash Acknowledgement [[p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 27. Low Power (Command2:q) G To control the low power function on/off. Transmission [[j ][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Low power off...
  • Page 42: Ir Codes

    IRCodes IR Codes Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz __[--[__[--]__ G Configuration of frame * 1st frame I Lead custom code CO C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 CO C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 * Repeat frame Repeat code Lead code...
  • Page 43 Function Code (Hexa) CH (D) CH (E) VOL (G) VOL (F) POWER POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 44: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote Programming The remote control is a multi-brand devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. 1. Test your remote control. To find out whether your remote control can operate the component and press the corresponding MODE button (VCR) on the remote control, while pointing at the component.
  • Page 45: Programming Codes

    Programming Brand Codes Brand glWA KENWOOD gKAI LG (GOLDSTAR) gMPRO gNAM LLOYD _,UDIODYNAMICS BROKSONIC SANON MAGIN SAPEHART MAGNAVOX SRAIG SURTIS MATHES MARANTZ DAEWOO MARTA MATSUI DAYTRON MEMOREX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON MINOLTA MITSUBtSHI FISHER FUNAI MULTtTECH SO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON NORDMENDE...
  • Page 46 Programming Codes Brand Codes Brand _,LPHASTAR DSR EUROPLUS _,MPLtCA FUJITSU 31RDVlEW GENERALINSTRUMENT003 3APETRONICS 3HANNELMASTER HITACHI HOUSTONTRACKER 3HAPARRAL 3tTOH HUGHES 3URTtS MATHES HYTEK _RAKE JANtEL 112 116 JERROLD KATHREIN _XANTENNA LEGEND -CHOSTAR LUTRON LUXOR MACOM ELECTRO HOME Brand Codes Brand _,IWA 139 229 KENWOOD _,KAt...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Tro u b Ie s ho ot iiii n g C h e c k lis t _ii )i picture & No sound PiCtureoK& .osoun Picture appears Slowly after switching No or poor color or poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars orpicture shaking iif! ¸¸_..,/o..._ Hn,,s,,a...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance nance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. 1.
  • Page 49: Product Specifications

    Width (inches / mm) 49.6 / 1260 Height (inches / mm) 28.5 / 724.8 Depth (inches / mm) 11.3 / 287 Weight (pounds / kg) 96.7 / 43.84 Resolution 1024 x 768 (Dot) Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range...
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  • Page 51: Warranty

    Your LG Plasma TV will be repaired proves to be defective in material listed below, effective from the date ranty is good only to the original ing Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. WARRANTY PERIOD: LABOR PARTS: 2 YEARS Your unit will be repaired...
  • Page 52 LGE Service Center againsta be charged if you return the defective If a replacement unit is received, unit to the LG(_Brand Service Center. Parts and service in accordance charge. Other service requirements warranty service, write or call the LGE Customer...

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