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PLASMA MONIT OR OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this owner ’s manual thoroughly 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 relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : [...]

2 Plasma Monitor Warning/Caution W ARNING/CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER T O 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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 3 Warning/Caution Important safeguards for you and your new product Y our product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However , improper use can result in potential elec- trical shock or fire hazards. T o avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the [...]

4 Plasma Monitor Safety Instructions 1 1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer . 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over . 13. Unplug thi[...]

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

6 Plasma Monitor 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° - Wide angle range of[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 7 Introduction Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls - This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel. The Front Panel Controls shown here may be somewhat different from your monitor . MU-42/50PM10/1 1 series MU-42/50PM20 series ON/OFF ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 5 6 3 2 1. Main Power Button 2. Remo[...]

8 Plasma Monitor Introduction Connection Options Connection Options AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB OUTPUT RGB INPUT DVI INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) REMOTE CONTROL ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER R L R L AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO YP B P R (MONO) COMPONENT INPUT R L 5 1. REMOTE CONTROL Connect your wired remote control to the r[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 9 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor . - Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR signal is interrupted, the remote control may not function. Press the key again as necessary . 123 456 78 0 9 POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC SPLIT ZOOM PIP/DW WIN.POSITION[...]

10 Plasma Monitor Installation Installation Installation Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Alkaline Batteries Power Cord 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. Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • The Monitor c[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation 4 inches 4 inches 2.36 inches 4 inches 2 inches 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 Ins[...]

12 Plasma Monitor Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the Monitor - T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and monitor . - 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 f[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 13 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 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 moni[...]

14 Plasma Monitor Installation How to connect Use the monitor ’ s COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) INPUT , RGB or DVI jack for video connections, depending on your set-top box connector . Then, make the corresponding audio connections. How to use 1. T urn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner ’ s manual for the digital set-top box.) 2. Use [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 15 Installation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz. 2. Use the Monitor ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual 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 simult[...]

16 Plasma Monitor Installation Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 800x600 848x480 Horizontal Frequency(KHz) 31.468 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.269 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 49.725 31.500 37.799 39.375 70.09 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 56.25 60.31 72.18 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.00 75.00 31.500 3[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 17 Operation - The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Language . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select your desired langua[...]

18 Plasma Monitor Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options - XD is LG Electronic ’ s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. - When selecting APC options (Daylight, Optimum and Night time), XD is auto- matically change to On. 1. Press the MENU button and t[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 19 Operation - Y ou can adjust picture contrast, brightness, color , sharpness, and tint options to the levels you prefer . 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the PICTURE menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select the desired picture option ( Contrast , Brightness , Color , Sharpness[...]

20 Plasma Monitor Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below . DASP DASP (Digital (Digital Auto Sound Processing) Auto Sound Processing) • Y ou can also adjust DASP in the SOUND menu. • SRS TSXT , Flat , Music , Movie , and Sports are preset for good s[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SOUND menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select the desired sound option ( Balance , Treble , Bass ) . 3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to make appropriate adjustments. 4. Press the OK button to save. Manual Sound Co[...]

22 Plasma Monitor Operation T T imer Menu Options imer Menu Options - 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 Monitor must be in standby mode for the On-T imer to work. On/Of On/Of f f T T imer Setup imer Setup 1. Press the MENU bu[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation Key Lock Key Lock - The Monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. - This MONITOR is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the Monitor off. Special Menu[...]

24 Plasma Monitor Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Low power . 3. Press the G button and then us[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 25 Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Auto Adjustment 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 fur[...]

26 Plasma Monitor Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Screen adj. . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button t o select TV or VC R . • Select the VC R option if watching a VCR. • Select the TV option for other equipment. (Except [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 27 Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. Luminance Noise Reduction (V Luminance Noise Reduction (V ideo, S-V ideo, S-V ideo and Component 480i modes only) ideo and Component 480i modes only) 1. Press the MENU button and then use D[...]

28 Plasma Monitor Operation - PIP lets you view 2 dif ferent 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. - Double Window mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the Monitor screen at the same time. Each source is g[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 29 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 [...]

01. Power k a 00 ~ 01 02. Input Select k b 00 ~ 04 03. Aspect Ratio k c 00 ~ 03 04. Screen Mute k d 00 ~ 01 05. V olume Mute k e 00 ~ 01 06. V olume Control k f 00 ~ 64 07. Contrast k g 00 ~ 64 08. Brightness k h 00 ~ 64 09. Color k i 00 ~ 64 10. T int k j 00 ~ 64 1 1. Sharpness k k 00 ~ 64 12. OSD Select k l 00 ~ 01 13. Remote Control Lock Mode k [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 31 External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the Monitor . Y ou can also select an input source using the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor's remote control. T ransmission Data 0 : RGB 1 : DVI 2 : Component 3 : Video 4 : S-video [k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][[...]

32 Plasma Monitor External Control Device Setup 17. T reble (Command2:r) G T o adjust treble. Y ou can also adjust treble in the Sound menu. T ransmission Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 1 ’ . See page 31. [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 09. Color (Command2:i) G T o adjust the[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 33 External Control Device Setup 21. Red Adjustment (Command2:v) G T o adjust red in color temperature. T ransmission Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 3 ’ as shown right. [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 22. Green Adjustment (Command2:w) G T o adjust green in [...]

34 Plasma Monitor External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) G T o avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. T ransmission Data 0: Normal 1: White wash 2: Orbiter 3: Inversion [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 27. Low Power (Command2:q) G T o control the low power function on/off. T rans[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 35 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor . 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[...]

36 Plasma Monitor IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note 00 01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0B 5A D8 BF C6 D5 0E 43 44 4D 52 60 61 63 64 62 7B 79 76 77 AF 99 R/C Button R/C Button 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 But[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 37 T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the Sound menu. (Refer to p.21) Unusual sound from inside the MONITOR • 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 Monitor . N[...]

38 Plasma Monitor • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. Product Specifications Product Specifications Maintenance & Specification 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 washin[...]

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

a P/N : 3828V A0520B TO CONTACT THE LGE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BY MAIL: LGE Customer Interactiv e Center P .O. Bo x 240007 201 James Record R oad 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 w arranty service information, plea[...]