LG Electronics 42PX3DBV manual

PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your TV . Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below . See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service. Model Number : Seri[...]

2 Plasma TV Warning/Caution W ARNING/CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P AR TS 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” w[...]

Owner ’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appara- tus. This information sha[...]

4 Plasma TV Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way , such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into th[...]

Owner ’s Manual 5 Contents After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. W arning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connection[...]

6 Plasma TV Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and 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 b[...]

Owner ’s Manual 7 Introduction - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls MENU VOL CH TV/VIDEO ENTER POWER Button Remote Control Sensor VOLUME ( F F , G G ) Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green wh[...]

8 Plasma TV Introduction R S-VIDEO VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO A/V 2 REMOTE CONTROL RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 1 RL DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) DVI INPUT COMPONENT1 INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT DVI INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) RGB INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) VIDEO INPUT DVD /DTV INPUT A/V INPUT 1 AUDIO RL (MONO) VIDEO S-VIDEO Ante[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 9 Installation MODE FLASHBK FREEZE TV/VIDEO SA P E X IT TIM E R CC XD COMP/RGB/DVI INFO SURF Installing Batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+ with +, - with -). • Install two 1.5V AA batteries. Don ’ t mix old or used batteries with new ones. C[...]

10 Plasma TV Installation MODE FLASHBK FREEZE TV/VIDEO SA P E X IT TIM E R CC XD COMP/RGB/DVI INFO SURF LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons of selected mode. NUMBER buttons VCR/DVD BUTTONS • Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players. ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD players.) POWER T urns your TV or any othe[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation Installation Installation Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord MODE FLASHBK S A P COMP/RGB/DVI TV/VIDEO E X IT INFO TI M ER C C Remote Control 75 Ω Round Cable Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display . If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where yo[...]

12 Plasma TV Installation • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally . GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit b[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 13 Installation - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed. Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on one antenna NOTE : If you are not sure of the type of signal(s) you are receiving, let EZ Scan complete all [...]

14 Plasma TV Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV - T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - 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. T ypically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 15 Installation • Component Input ports T o get better picture quality , connect a DVD player to the compo- nent input ports as shown below . How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equip[...]

16 Plasma TV Installation Send the TV ’ s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port. How to connect 1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port. 2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio optical input on the audio equipment. See the e[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 17 Installation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. 2. Use the TV ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital V isual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector . • If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneo[...]

18 Plasma TV Operation Operation Operation - Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. (For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - Y ou can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source. 1. Press the ADJUS[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 19 Operation T urning on the TV just after installation T urning on the TV (power cord is still connected) 1. Connect power cord correctly . 2. Press the button on the TV . At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the POWER button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on. • Press the button on the T[...]

20 Plasma TV Operation - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a DTV chan- nel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press t[...]

22 Plasma TV Operation - Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select the desired picture option ( Contrast , Brightness , Color , Sharpness , or Tint ) . 3. Press the G G [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. 1. Press the EZ SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below: Off (your own settings), Normal , Stadium , Theater , and Music . • Y ou can also adjust EZ Sound in the AUDIO menu. 2. Pres[...]

24 Plasma TV Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Front Surround . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Off , 3D EchoSound System or SRS (Sound Retrieval System) TruSurround XT . • SRS TruSurround XT T a[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 25 Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select TV Speaker . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select On or Off . 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the p[...]

26 Plasma TV Operation - T imer function operates only if current time has been set. - Off-T imer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set both set to the same time. - The TV must be in standby mode for the On-T imer to work. - If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On T imer function, the TV will a[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 27 Operation Auto Of Auto Of f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off vertically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Auto Off . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E butto[...]

28 Plasma TV Operation Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV , you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played. - If you are viewing a p[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 29 Operation Caption Mode Caption Mode Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. - Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen usually the program's dialog. - T ext displays information, usually at the bottom position and [...]

30 Plasma TV Operation - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Caption Option . 3. Press the G G button and then use F F / G G button to select Custom . 4. U se D D / E E button to [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 31 Operation Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display's power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Low Power . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select On or Off .[...]

32 Plasma TV Operation Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V -Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program an[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 33 Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the G G button • Enter the password as requested. • The TV is set up with the initial password “ 7-7-7-7 ” . 2. Use the D D / E E button to choose from the following Lock Menu op[...]

34 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup No. Pin Name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (T ransmit data) 4 DTR (DTE side ready) 5 GND 6 DSR (DCE side ready) 7 RTS (Ready to send) 8 CTS (Clear to send) 9 No Connection 1 5 6 9 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR CTS RTS PC 7-Wire Configurations (Standard RS-232C c[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 35 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping ’ . See page 36. • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable. • Stop bit : 1 bit • Communication code : ASCII code Communication Para[...]

36 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the TV . T ransmission Data 0: DTV 1: Analog 2: Video 1 3: Video 2 4: Component 1 5: Component 2 6: RGB-DTV 7: RGB-PC 8: DVI-DTV 9: DVI-PC Data 1: Normal screen (4:3) 2: Wide screen (16:9) 3: Horizon 4: Zoom 1 5: Zoom 2 6: Auto[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 37 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command:i) G T o adjust the screen color. Y ou can also adjust color in the Video menu. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping ’ . See page 36. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command:j) G T o ad[...]

38 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 17. Color T emperature (Command:u) G T o adjust color temperature. Y ou can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. T ransmission Data 0: Medium 1: Cool 2: Warm [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19. Orbiter Time Setting (Command:r) G T o adjust orbiter o[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 39 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV . G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame G Repeat code G Lead code • 1st frame Low custom code Lead code High custom code Data code Data code T C T f T1 C0 Carrier frequency F CAR = 1/[...]

40 Plasma TV IR Codes 0B 98 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB 92 D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 76 77 AF R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 41 Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode [...]

42 Plasma TV Programming Codes Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs VCRs CA CA TV TV AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 040 135 CURTIS MA THES 031 033 041 DAEWOO 005 007 010 064 0 6 5 1 0 8 11 0 111 11 2 11 6 11 7 11 9 DA [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 43 Programming Codes Audio Audio APEX DIGIT AL 022 DENON 020 014 GE 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 027 JVC 012 LG 001 010 016 025 MAGNA VOX 013 MARANTZ 024 MITSUBISHI 002 NAD 023 ONKYO 008 017 P ANASONIC 003 009 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 004 026 PROCEED 021 PROSCAN 005 006 RCA 005 006 SAMSUNG 01 1 015 SONY 007 THOMPSON 005 006 TOSHIBA 019 008 Y[...]

44 Plasma TV T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO menu. (Refer to p.24) Unusual sound from inside the TV • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the plasma display is turned on or of f and does not indicate a fault with the TV . No picture & No [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 45 Maintenance 1. Here ’ s a great way to keep the dust of f your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it ’ s almost dry , and then use it to wipe the screen. 2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then l[...]

46 Plasma TV Specification • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. Product Specifications Product Specifications MODELS AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, A TSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 135, CADTV 1 ~ 135, DTV 2 ~ 69 75 Ω 32 ~ 104 ° F (0 ~ 40 ° C) Less than 80% 47.6 /[...]

Y our L G Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this w a r r ant y, a t L G E s option, if it p r o v es to be defectiv e i n material or workmanship under normal use, during the w a r r ant y period ( W a r r ant y P eriod ) listed below , e f f e ctiv e from the date ( Date of Purchase ) of original consumer purch[...]

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