LG Electronics 50PX2DC 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[...]

Operating Guide 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 shall[...]

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[...]

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

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[...]

Operating Guide 7 Introduction - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH 5 7 8 4 3 1 1. POWER Button 2. Remote Control Sensor 3. Power Standby Indicator 4. TV/VIDEO Button 5. MENU Button 6. ENTER Button 7.[...]

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

Operating Guide 9 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV . MODE DA Y - D A Y + FLASHBK TI ME R FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE CC TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. MUTE Switches the sound on or off. (Refer to p.40) MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV , DV[...]

10 Plasma TV Introduction MODE DA Y - D A Y + FLASHBK TI ME R FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE CC 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 other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. CC Select a[...]

Operating Guide 11 Installation Operating Guide 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord MODE D AY - D A Y + FLASHBK T I M E R TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X I T GUIDE C C 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 you purchased the product. 2-W all brack[...]

12 Plasma TV Installation 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 breaker . Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. Power Supply Short-circuit Br[...]

Operating Guide 13 Installation - W all Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed. 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna 2. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable CABLE ANTENNA Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna[...]

14 Plasma TV Installation - 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. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the[...]

Operating Guide 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 equipmen[...]

16 Plasma TV Installation - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However , if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below . - This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Di[...]

Operating Guide 17 <When the PC supports DVI> How to connect 1. Connect the PC to HDMI/DVI port of this TV with an HDMI-to-DVI cable(not supplied with this product). 2. If the PC(or the sound card of the PC) has an analog audio output connector , connect the PC's audio output to RGB/DVI AUDIO INPUT port located on the upper side of RGB I[...]

18 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 (opti- cal) input on the audio equipment. S[...]

Operating Guide 19 Installation - HDMI TM , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing." - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This TV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for[...]

20 Plasma TV Installation Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Reference Reference[...]

Operating Guide 21 Installation How to use 1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set T op Box or PC) and the TV SET . 2. T urn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV SET and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control. 3. Select HDMI/DVI Input source in input source option of SETUP menu.(Refer to P .25) 4. Check the image o[...]

22 Plasma TV Operation 1. First, connect power cord correctly . At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , TV / VIDEO , CH ( D D / E E ) button on the TV or press the POWER , TV INPUT , TV / VIDEO , CH ( D D / E E ) , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control. - The menus can be shown on the screen[...]

Operating Guide 23 Operation - Automatically finds all available channels through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. - A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D /[...]

24 Plasma TV Operation - There are two different ways in order to add or delete scanned channels. One is "Custom List" and the other is "Favorite List" in the channel list. Both of them are available after EZ Scan on the SETUP menu. - A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button. The channels[...]

Operating Guide 25 Operation - Change the picture source so you can watch your TV , cable TV , VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV . 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 select Input Source . 3. Press the G G button and then[...]

26 Plasma TV - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset values. 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 Video Reset . 3. Press the G G button to reset the V ideo menu options to original values. V V ideo R[...]

Operating Guide 27 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: Custom (your own settings), Normal , Stadium , News , Music , and Theater . • Y ou can also adjust EZ Sound in the AUDIO menu. [...]

28 Plasma TV 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 previous menu. TV Sp[...]

Operating Guide 29 Operation 1. Use the SAP button to select your desired MTS mode in a analog signal. Each time you press the SAP button, Mono , Stereo , or SAP appear in turn. • If other languages are available on the digital signal, select them with the SAP button. 2. Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing. Stereo/SAP Stereo/SAP Br[...]

30 Plasma TV Operation - T imer function operates only if the current time has been set. - Off-T imer function overrides On-Timer function if they are 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[...]

Operating Guide 31 Operation Auto Of Auto Of f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically 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[...]

32 Plasma TV Operation Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control 0- 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 [...]

Operating Guide 33 Operation Caption/T Caption/T ext ext Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if being provided on a program. - Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen. - T ext displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service. -[...]

34 Plasma TV Operation Caption Option Caption Option - 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 [...]

Operating Guide 35 Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display 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 . • When you select[...]

36 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 choosing the type of t[...]

Operating Guide 37 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 • The TV is set up with the initial password “ 0-0-0-0 ” . 2. Use the D D / E E button to choose from the following Lock Menu options. Once the option is selected, chan[...]

38 Plasma TV Operation Remote Control Remote Control EPG (Electronic Program Guide) (In DTV mode) - This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigate through all the possible viewing options. - The EPG supplies information such as program listings, start and end times for all available services. - This function can be used onl[...]

Operating Guide 39 Operation 4 : 3 16 : 9 The original aspect ratio of the video is 4:3 The original aspect ratio of the video is 16:9(wide) The video resolution is 720x480i The video resolution is 720x480p The video resolution is 1280x720p The video resolution is 1920x1080i Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio services. Press the [...]

40 Plasma TV Operation - When you repeatedly press the MUTE button, the sound mode is changed in turn. (Refer to the picture below) Mute Mute 24 Mute : Sound is muted. Mute Off : Sound is enabled. 1. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the screen section. 2. T o return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button again. - Freezes the currently-viewed p[...]

Operating Guide 41 Operation • When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used. • When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used. • In RGB-DTV mode, SIZE and PHASE is not available. • After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality . - Display PC A[...]

42 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[...]

Operating Guide 43 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping ’ . See page 44. • 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 Paramet[...]

44 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the Monitor. T ransmission Data 0: DTV 1: Analog 2: Video 3: Front Video 4: Component 1 5: Component 2 6: RGB-DTV 7: RGB-PC 8: HDMI/DVI Date 1: 4:3 2: 16:9 3: Horizon 4: Zoom 1 5: Zoom 2 6: Set by program 10: Cinema Zoom (1) 1[...]

Operating Guide 45 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2: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 44. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:j) G T o adj[...]

46 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 17. Color T emperature (Command2: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] 20. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r) G T o adjust orbiter[...]

Operating Guide 47 External Control Device Setup [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data0][Data1][Data2][Data3][Data4][Data5][x] [a][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data0][x] Acknowledgement 25. Input select(Command: x b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for TV . T ransmission [x][b][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * All data are transmitted by Hexadecimal code *T wo/One[...]

48 Plasma TV 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/T C = f O[...]

Operating Guide 49 IR Codes 0B 0F 08 C4 C5 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 A9 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 C6 76 77 AF 98 R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C But[...]

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

Operating Guide 51 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 005 007 010 064 065 108 1 10 11 1 1 1 21 1 61 1 71 1 9[...]

52 Plasma TV 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 AMAHA 00[...]

Operating Guide 53 T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO menu. (Refer to p.27) 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 &am[...]

54 Plasma TV 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 let it air[...]

Operating Guide 55 Specification Product Specifications Product Specifications • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. MODELS AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, A TSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 135, DTV 2 ~ 69, CADTV 1 ~ 135 75 Ω 32 ~ 104 ° F (0 ~ 40 ° C) Less than 80% [...]

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Y our LG Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty , at LGE’ s option, if it proves to be defectiv e in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warr anty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product[...]

P/N : 3828V A0528Y TO CONTACT THE LGE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BY MAIL: LGE Customer Interactive Center P .O. Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824 http://www .lgservice.com FOR SERVICE: Before you call for warranty service, check your operating guide – you may avoid a service call. For warranty service information, please con[...]