Record model number and serial number of the Monitor. See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U S A Inc...
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:...
Safety Instru 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 ele trical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read an observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19. Servicing If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage as to provide some protection against voltage surges and other hazards.
Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
Introd Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. ON/OFF Buttons Main Power Button INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME ( ) Buttons MENU Button Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indica Illuminates red in standby mo...
POWER size. STOP P/STILL VCR BUTTONS PLAY Control some LG video cassette recorders. Installing Batteries Installing Batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. • Install two 1.5V batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix used batteries...
Insta Installation Installation Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the de where you purchased the product. POWER MULTIMEDIA INPUT SELECT DASP SLEEP SWAP PIP INPUT MENU MUTE ENTER WIN.POSITION WIN.SIZE SPLIT ZOOM...
Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and the top, 2.36” on the bottom, and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide available from your dealer.
Insta External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the plasma display. VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and Monitor - Use the ISM Method feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a froze picture from a VCR.
Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect 1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT. 2. Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO...
Insta PC Setup PC Setup - This Plasma display provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to its settings. The monit sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.
Operation Operation urning on the Monitor urning 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, MULTIMEDIA button on the remote control to switch the Monitor on.
Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options - Each adjustment for the Picture menu options doesn’t effect other input sources. Readjust Picture menu options for each of the following sources. • RGB (PC) / DVI (PC), • RGB (DTV) / DVI (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) •...
Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options DASP DASP (Digital (Digital Auto Sound Processing) Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor has the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to User 1.
Operation imer Menu Options imer Menu Options Clock Setup Clock Setup - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged or if the monitor is turned off with ON/OFF button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1.
Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Key Lock Key Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. SPECIAL SPECIAL - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front panel controls.
Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment - RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn’t work for RGB-DTV mode. - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. - The Auto config.
Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position - This function works in the following modes: SCREEN SCREEN RGB-PC, RGB-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COMPONENT (480p,720p,1080i). Auto config. Zoom in/out 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (V ideo, S-V ideo and Component 480i modes only) Luminance Noise Reduction (V ideo, S-V ideo and Component 480i modes only) - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1.
(Picture-In-Picture) Feature (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, a the other source will show a smaller inset image. - You can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function). atching PIP atching PIP Swapping the PIP...
Operation Double W indow Setup Options Double W indow Setup Options - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the monitor screen at same time. Each source is given half the screen. atching Double W atching Double W indow...
External Control Device 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.
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External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. SPECIAL SPECIAL Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 27. Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
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External Control Device 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...
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External Control Device Setup 08. Brightness (Command2:h) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m G To adjust screen brightness. G To lock the remote control and the front panel contro You can also adjust brightness in the Picture menu. the monitor. Transmission Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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External Control Device 17. PIP Position (Command2:q) 21. Color Temperature (Command2:u) G To adjust color temperature. G To select sub picture position for PIP. You can also adjust the sub picture position using You can also adjust ACC in the Picture menu. WIN.POSITION on the remote control or in the PIP/DW Transmission menu.
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External Control Device Setup 25. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) 29. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r) G To adjust orbiter operation time term. G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. Transmission Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 1 ~ Max: FE Data 0 : RGB 3 : S-Video...
IR Code IR Code How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
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IR Code Code (Hexa) Function Note UP ( R/C Button DOWN ( R/C Button VOL+ ( R/C Button VOL- ( R/C Button POWER ON/OFF 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...
Troubleshooting Che roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? No picture & No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug other product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in.
If you expect to leave your Monitor 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 MODELS MU-42PZ90XC, MU-42PZ90XV Width (inches / mm) 40.7 / 1033 Height (inches / mm) 24.5 / 622 Depth (inches / mm) 3.2 / 81...
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma Display Panel will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty p (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase o...
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LGE Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will 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 defecti unit to the LG ® Brand Service Center.