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PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS : MU-42PZ41V MU-42PZ41VA MU-42PZ41VB MU-42PZ41VK MU-42PZ41VR MU-42PZ41VS 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 c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning d. If the product does not operate normally by following the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods operating instructions.
Monitor Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Buttons Main Power Button INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME ( ) Buttons MENU Button Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on Connection Options Back Connections Panel Back Connections Panel...
External Equipment Viewing Setups atching VCR Setup atching VCR Setup - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio output cable from the VCR to the Monitor's AUDIO (L/MONO) input. - If you connect an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input.
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atching DTV Setup atching DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital set-top box. - This monitor supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for DVI DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-Top Box - Connect DTV set-top box video output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV INPUT), RGB2 (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) connector depending on your set-top box connectors.
STOP P/STILL Selects the input source for the VCR BUTTONS PLAY sub picture. (Refer to p. 22, 23) Control LG video cassette recorders. SOUND SELECT Selects main picture sound or sub TWIN PICTURE PIP INPUT picture sound for PIP. SOUND SELECT (Refer to p.
Monitor Installation Options • The Monitor can be installed in different ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. yyyyyy • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. • This monitor is designed so that it can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. all Mount: Horizontal Installation all Mount: Horizontal Installation all Mount: V...
• When installing the monitor vertically, you have to change the menu display mode so that the menus will appear correctly and also to protect the monitor from overheating (Refer to p. 17). • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. To Mount on a Wall To Install on a Desktop Wall mount minimum allowable clearances for...
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.
Picture Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the Monitor for the best picture appearance. - APC is not available in RGB 1,2 (PC) mode. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, APC automatically changes to USER 1.
Sound Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - 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. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to USER 1.
Special Menu Options Menu Rotation for V ertical V iewing Menu Rotation for V ertical V iewing SPECIAL 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select OSD ROTATE...
Special Menu Options Adjusting Auto Color Control Adjusting Auto Color Control - To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the option. NORMAL - When adjusting color temperature options (red, green, or blue) manually, ACC automatically changes to USER SPECIAL 1.
Screen Menu Options Auto Auto Adjustment (RGB1 (PC) mode only) Adjustment (RGB1 (PC) mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - If the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. 1.
Screen Menu Options Selecting W ide VGA mode (RGB1, RGB2 [PC] mode only) Selecting W ide VGA mode (RGB1, RGB2 [PC] mode only) - To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode with the appropriate VGA format.. - If 852x480 or 848x480 is selected, the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 automatically.
Setting Picture Format Setting Picture Format - Picture formats 4:3 and 16:9 are available for RGB1 and RGB2 (PC) modes. - Picture formats 16:9, 4:3 and ZOOM are available in VIDEO, S-VIDEO, RGB-DTV, and COMPONENT modes. - If a 4:3 fixed image is on the screen for a long time, it may remain visible. 1.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (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 PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in PIP, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
Twin Picture Setup option - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - When you select PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in Twin Picture mode, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
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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ransmission / Receiving Protocol Communication Parameters ransmission / Receiving Protocol Communication Parameters • Baud rate : 115200 bps (UART) Transmission • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] • Stop bit : 1 bit * [Command 1]: First command to control PDP set.
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01. Power (Command2:a) 04. Screen Mute (Command2: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 1: Power On Data 0: Screen mute off (Picture on) 1: Screen mute on (Picture off) Acknowledgement Acknowledgement...
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08. Brightness (Command2:h) 12. OSD Select (Command2:l) G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when con- G To adjust screen Brightness. trolling remotely. You can also adjust Brightness in the Picture menu. Transmission Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: OSD off 1: OSD on Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64...
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15. PIP Sound Select (Command2:p) 19. Balance (Command2:t) G To select main or sub sound for PIP/Twin picture. G To adjust Balance. You can also adjust main or sub sound for PIP/Twin pic- You can also adjust Balance in the Sound menu. ture using the PIP SOUND button on the remote control Transmission or in the Screen menu.
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22. Green Adjustment (Command2:w) 25. Abnormal State (Command2:z) G To adjust Green in Color Temperature. G To recognize an abnormal state. Transmission Transmission [k][w][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 Data 0: Normal (Power on and signal) * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’.
IR Code (NEC Format) How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote port on the Monitor. Set the CONTROL LOCK to ‘ON’ on the Monitor back panel to operate Monitor with wired remote control. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform...
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Code (Hexa) Function Note UP ( R/C Button DOWN ( R/C Button VOL+ ( R/C Button VOL- ( R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) MUTE R/C Button Number Key 0...
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. • Is the power cord inserted into wall outlet? No picture or sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. •...
Product Specifications MODEL MU-42PZ41V/VA/VB/VK/VR/VS Width (inches / mm) 40.7 / 1033 Height (inches / mm) 24.5 / 622 Depth (inches / mm) 3.2 / 81 Weight (pounds / kg) 75 / 34 Power requirement AC120V, 60Hz Resolution 852 x 480 (Dot) Color 16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B) Operating Temperature Range...