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P/NO : 3828VA0296J
(NF01DC)
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.
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MU-42PZ11/A/B/G/K/S
MU-42PZ15/A/B/G/K/S
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- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 FCC NOTICE • MU-42PZ11/A/B/G/K/S : A Class A digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents First step WARNINGS ...4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5 Monitor Overview Front Panel Controls ...8 Connection Panel Overview ...9 Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories ...10 Monitor Installation ...12 Equipment Connections and Setup VCR Setup...14 Cable TV Setup ...16 External AV Source Setup ...17 DVD Setup...18 DTV Setup ...19 PC Setup ...20... -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNINGS 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” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti- tute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 5: 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 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. -
Page 6: Power Sources
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. - Page 7 product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product your- self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
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Page 8: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Main power button Remote control sensor Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on INPUT SELECT button <Front Panel Controls> ON/OFF VOLUME INPUT SELECT VOLUME ( ) buttons INPUT VOLUME SELECT... -
Page 9: Connection Panel Overview
Connection Panel Overview AV INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) AUDIO (MONO) EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8 AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output) A/V INPUT / S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV INPUT jacks Back Panel RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S-VIDEO (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT... -
Page 10: Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories
- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor. SLEEP (Refer to p.33) APC (Refer to p.34) ARC (Refer to p.44) PIP (Refer to p.26) PIP INPUT (Refer to p.27) VOLUME ( VCR BUTTONS controls a LG video cassette POWER MENU recorder. POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT DASP... - Page 11 INPUT SELECT DASP (Refer to p.38) STILL (Refer to p.40) No function POSITION (Refer to p.27) MUTE switches the sound on or off. selects a menu item. D-sub 15 pin cable Power cord INPUT SELECT button on the remote control Each press of this button changes the mode as shown below.
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Page 12: Monitor Installation
Monitor Installation - It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). - Your MU-42PZ11/15 series models (Monitor) can be installed on a wall as shown below, or on a desktop pedestal as shown on the next page. -
Page 13: Desktop Pedestal Installation
Desktop Pedestal Installation • The Monitor can be installed on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide’.) • Speakers shown are optional, and shown for illustration only. ( Pedestal mount minimum allowable clearances for adequate ventilation ) 4inch... -
Page 14: Vcr Setup
VCR Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to a VCR, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the VCR: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO(L/MONO) input of the Plasma Monitor. -
Page 15: To Watch Vcr
EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER 8 AV INPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) INPUT SELECT COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) RS-232C AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT < Back panel of the Monitor > To watch VCR Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control and select... -
Page 16: Cable Tv Setup
Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. Speakers shown for illustration only. -
Page 17: External Av Source Setup
External AV Source Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to an external source, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yel- low, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 ) AV INPUT... -
Page 18: Dvd Setup
DVD Setup How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) • Connect DVD video inputs to Y, P (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of AV INPUT. EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 ) AV INPUT AUDIO (MONO) (R) AUDIO (L) <... -
Page 19: Dtv Setup
DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. - You can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box • You can use either the Monitor’s COMPONENT (Y, P INPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors. -
Page 20: Pc Setup
PC Setup See your computer’s image on the monitor. How to connect Make the connections shown in the illustration below. • Set the computer video output to SXGA (1280x1024) or lower resolution. (If the video output of the PC is not compatible with the Monitor, no picture will appear on the Monitor. See page 21.) •... - Page 21 Displayable Monitor Specification Horizontal Resolution Frequency (KHz) 31.468 640x350 37.861 31.469 640x400 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 640x480 43.269 45.913 53.011 64.062 35.156 37.879 48.077 800x600 46.875 53.674 56.000 64.016 832x624 49.725 48.363 56.476 1024x768 60.023 68.677 Tips • Synchronization input form : separate Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.09...
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Page 22: Pc Mode Feature Check(Overview)
PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Select first, see page 11. - Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on. - Use the monitor’s remote control to make adjustments. Press the MENU button to show a menu on screen. MENU Press the •... -
Page 23: Pc Mode Adjustments
PC Mode Adjustments Auto adjustment - Automatically adjusts picture position and eliminates any image shaking. Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the button. MENU Press the button to select then press the button. Press the button to select AUTO.CONFIG. - Page 24 PC Mode Adjustments Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually - Only adjust V-POSITION Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the MENU Press the button to select then press the Press the H-POSITION Press the vertical position and then press the OK button to remove menus. •...
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Page 25: Picture Phase Adjustments
Picture Phase Adjustments • If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if the characters are still trembling, then adjust the picture phase manually. • When watching PIP, the SCREEN Press the MENU button and then press the SPECIAL select Press the... -
Page 26: Picture In Picture(Pip) Function
Picture In Picture (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. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP. - This function works only in the following resolutions;... - Page 27 Selecting the source input signal Press the PIP INPUT button in PIP mode. PIP INPUT • Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT PIP INPUT Moving the Sub (inset) picture POSITION Press the POSITION button in PIP mode. •...
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Page 28: Selecting Pip Sound Options
Picture In Picture (PIP) function Selecting PIP sound options - To select main or sub (inset) sound - This function only works with the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz) - To use this function, connect PC/DTV video output to RGB-PC INPUT/RGB-DTV INPUT and connect PC/DTV audio outputs to AUDIO INPUT. -
Page 29: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Installing batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match “+” with “+”, and match “-” with “-”. • Install two 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries. -
Page 30: Turning On The Monitor
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation Connect power cord correctly. Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. -
Page 31: Selecting Language For The Menus
Selecting language for the menus Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the button. MENU Press the button to select GUAGE and then press the Press the button to select the desired language. Press the OK button to exit. menu. -
Page 32: Checking Features
Checking features - Use the remote control to make adjustments. - Select VIDEO input source MENU Press the MENU button. Press the button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS MOVE NEXT EXIT <Picture menu>... -
Page 33: Sleep Timer
Setting Sleep Timer Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time SLEEP Press the SLEEP button to set sleep time. Each time you press SLEEP button, the next pre- set setting time is changed as follows: • To release sleep time setting, press the SLEEP or •... -
Page 34: Auto Picture Control
Auto picture control Use APC to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance - APC is not available in RGB or PIP mode. APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the APC button. Press the APC or buttons to select your desired picture condition. -
Page 35: Adjusting Picture Appearance
Adjusting picture appearance - PIP inset setting is not adjustable. Press the MENU button and then press the select PICTURE Press the MENU Example : Changing the contrast. Press the TRAST and then press the button. Use the buttons to make appro- priate adjustments and then press the OK button. -
Page 36: Drp (Digital Reality Picture)
DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. - This function works in video, component 480i mode. Press the MENU button and then press the select PICTURE Press the MENU Press the and then press the Press the CLEAR SOFT Press the OK button to exit. -
Page 37: Adjusting Sound: Bass, Treble, Balance
Adjusting sound Press the MENU button and then press the select SOUND menu. Press the button. MENU Example : Adjustment treble Use the buttons to select TREBLE and then press the button. Use the buttons to make appropri- ate adjustment and then press the OK button to exit. -
Page 38: Auto Sound Control
Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. DASP Press the DASP button. Press the DASP or setup. -
Page 39: Avl (Auto Volume Leveler)
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. Press the MENU button and then press the select SOUND Press the button. MENU Press the and then press the Press the Press the OK button to exit. menu. -
Page 40: Using Still Function
Using Still function - This feature isn’t available for RGB input source. - Use with A/V or COMPONENT video inputs. STILL Tips • If still picture is on the screen for more than 5 minutes, the image becomes dark. If another function is activated, normal brightness of the screen is restored. •... -
Page 41: Using The Screen Options
Using the screen options - This function works only in the video mode. - Use this option if there are a trembling or instability of a video tape on screen during viewing the video. Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the... -
Page 42: Adjusting Osd Transparency
Adjusting OSD Transparency To make the menus clear or opaque Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the MENU Press the TRANSPARENCY button. Press the transparency. • The adjustment range of is 1 ~ 4. Press the OK button to exit. menu. -
Page 43: Adjusting Color Temperature
Adjusting color temperature - Only adjust Color Temperature - You should be adjust color temperature in PC mode again although color temperature is adjusted in other input source. - To initialize adjusted value, select ‘0’ in Press the MENU button and then press the select SPECIAL Press the... -
Page 44: Setting Picture Format
Setting picture format - With the RGB-PC input, you can select either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios. - With the RGB-DTV input, you can select 16:9 screen aspect ratios. - If 4:3 mode is used for a long time, the outline of the image may remain on the screen after you change to the 16:9 screen. -
Page 45: 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. How to connect external control equipment • Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. •... - Page 46 External Control Device Setup Type of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male Pin name No connection RXD (Receive data) TXD (Transmit data) DTR (DTE side ready) DSR (DCE side ready) RTS (Ready to send) CTS (Clear to send) No Connection * Use a null modem cable. Wire the 7-Wire cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the two devices.
- Page 47 SET ID • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Press the MENU button and then press the select the SPECIAL Press the button. MENU Use the buttons to select then press the button. Use the button to adjust choose the desired monitor ID number.
- Page 48 External Control Device Adjustments The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device. Communication Parameters • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None • Stop bit : 1 bit •...
- Page 49 01. Power (Command:p) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. Transmission [p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On * Example : Power on for set ID No.3. Type : P 3 1 ‘0x0D’ Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data 0 : Power Off...
- Page 50 External Control Device Adjustments 06. Volume control (Command:v) G To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. Transmission [v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below. Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
- Page 51 12. OSD select (Command:d) G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. Transmission [d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : OSD off 1 : OSD on Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data 0 : OSD off 1 : OSD on * The remote control and Monitor front panel controls (except main power) are not operable when the Monitor is set up to be controlled by the PC computer.
- Page 52 External Control Device Adjustments 16. PIP sound select (Command:u) G To select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP. You can also select sound select in PIP on the special menu. Transmission [u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Main picture sound 1 : Sub picture sound Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]...
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Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance - Early malfunction can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the screen 1. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting Check List
Troubleshooting check list No picture & No sound Picture OK & No sound The remote control doesn’t work No or Poor color or Poor picture No output from one of the speakers • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. •... -
Page 55: Product Specifications
Product specifications MU-42PZ11/A/B/G/K/S MODEL MU-42PZ15/A/B/G/K/S Width (inches / mm) 41.6 / 1056 25 / 635 Height (inches / mm) 3.2 / 82 Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) 72.1 / 32.7 Power requirement 120V, 60Hz Resolution 852 x 480 (Dot) Color 16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B) •...