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PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : MU-40PA15 MU-40PA15A MU-40PA15B MU-40PA15G MU-40PA15K MU-40PA15S 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.
WARNING 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”...
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 15. Lightning 19. Servicing For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the anten- hazards.
Monitor Controls Front Panel Controls INPUT VOLUME ON/OFF SELECT Main Power Button Remote Control Sensor Input Select Button Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby. Power Button Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on. Volume ( ) Button...
Watching External Equipments Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT REMOTE (8Ω) AV INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER S-VIDEO RS-232C AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT (DVD/DTV INPUT) (VGA/SVGA) CONTROL RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO AV INPUT RGB-PC INPUT S-VIDEO (VGA/SVGA) RGB-DTV INPUT INPUT RS-232C INPUT...
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atching VCR Setup atching VCR Setup - When connecting the Monitor with external equipments, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio(L) - white, Audio(R) -red). - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input of the Monitor. - If you connect an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved;...
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atching DTV Setup atching DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-Top Box • You can use either the monitor’s Y, P of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) or the single RGB-DTV INPUT for video connections, depending on your set top box connectors.
Adjusts menu settings. POWER STOP P/STILL PLAY VCR BUTTONS Controls a LG video cassette recorder. Installing Batteries Installing Batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. • Install two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix used...
Monitor overview Accessories POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT STILL / TWIN PICTURE PIP INPUT POSITION MENU MUTE POWER STOP P/STILL PLAY 1.5V Owner’s Manual Alkaline batteries Remote control handset Power cord D-sub 15 pin cable Monitor Installation Options • The Monitor can be installed in various ways such such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. •...
Turning 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 Options PSM (Picture Status Memory) PSM (Picture Status Memory) - This function adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance - This function is not available in PC mode and PIP. 1. Press the PSM button to select the picture appearance setup option. •...
Audio Menu Options SSM (Sound Status Memory) SSM (Sound Status Memory) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1. Press the SSM button to select the picture appearance setup. Flat Speech Movie...
Special Menu Options Setting Picture Format Setting Picture Format - If 16:9 is on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may remain visible. - Don’t display 16:9 picture format on screen above 10 hours continuously. - You are available to 4:3 in RGB-PC (Except 800x600) mode. - You can also select 4:3, 16:9 or Zoom in the menu.
Adjusting Horizontal / V ertical Position (RGB mode only) Adjusting Horizontal / V ertical Position (RGB mode only) 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. 2. Press the button and then use button to select Screen Adj.. Auto-Configure Auto-Configure To Set...
White W White W - White Wash removes permanent images from the screen. - Set White Wash ‘On’ until fixed image disappears. Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. Screen Adj. Orbiter 2. Press the button and then use button to select White Wash.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - 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 resolution;...
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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Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. Screen Adj. Orbiter White Wash 2. Press the button and then use button to select Set ID.
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01. Power (Command:a) 04. Screen mute (Command:d) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. G To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off : Power On Data 0 : Screen mute on (Picture off) 1 : Screen mute off (Picture on) Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]...
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07. Contrast (Command:g) 11. Sharpness (Command:k) G To adjust the screen sharpness. G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust sharpness in the Video menu. You can also adjust contrast in the Video menu. Transmission Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00 ~ Max : 64 Data Min : 00 ~ Max : 64...
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14. PIP (Command:n) 17. Treble (Command:r) G To control the PIP (Picture In picture). G To adjust treble. You can also control the PIP using the PIP button on You can also adjust treble in the Audio menu the remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission Transmission [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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23. Blue Adjustment (Command:$) 21. Red Adjustment (Command:v) G To adjust blue in green temperature. G To adjust red in color temperature. Transmission Transmission [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00 ~ Max : 64 Data Min : 00 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping2’.
IR CODE (NEC format) How to connect How to connect G Connect your wired remote control to remote control jack of the monitor. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
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G Bit description • • Bit “0” Bit “1” 0.56 ms 0.56 ms 1.12 ms 2.24 ms G Flame interval : Tf The transmitted waveform as long as a key is depressed. Tf=108ms @455KHz Code (Hexa) Function Note UP ( R/C Button DOWN ( R/C Button...
Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.
Troubleshooting Checklist • 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. •...
Product specifications MODEL MU-40PA15/B/G/K/S Width (inches) 36.6 Height (inches) Depth (inches) Weight (pounds) 71.8 Power requirement AC 120V, 60Hz Resolution 640 x 480 (Dot) Color 16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B) • This product specifications above can be changed without notice for quality improvement.