LG Electronics 42PX3DCV 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. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls MENU VOL CH TV/VIDEO ENTER POWER Button Remote Control Sensor VOLUME ( F , G ) Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illumin[...]

8 Plasma TV Introduction R S-VIDEO VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO FRONT A/V INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) AUDIO R L DVI INPUT COMPONENT2 INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT VIDEO HDMI /DVI COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L (MONO) CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD /DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A/V INPUT VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTI[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 APM TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. • Video, Front V ideo, Component 1-2, RGB- DTV (or RGB-PC) and HDMI/DVI input sources, sc[...]

10 Plasma TV Introduction DA Y+/DA Y- Moves the Listings Grid forward or back- ward in 24 hour increments. MODE DA Y - D A Y + FLASHBK TI ME R FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE CC APM NUMBER buttons VCR/DVD BUTTONS • Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players. ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD players.) POWER T urn[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation Owner ’ s Manual 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 IT 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 [...]

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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 AC INPUT Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to [...]

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[...]

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 - 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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 a fiber optic digital audio output connector , connect the PC's audio output to D IGI- T AL AUDIO(OPTICAL) port for DVI INPU[...]

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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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) Protoc[...]

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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 ima[...]

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 / E ) button on the TV or press the POWER , TV INPUT , TV / VIDEO , CH ( D / E ) , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control. - The menus can be shown on the screen in the [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 23 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. - 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 [...]

24 Plasma TV Operation - Create two different types of channel lists in memory: “ Custom List ” and “ Favorite List ” from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan channel search. - A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List are displayed in black color , and t[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 / E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Input Source . 3. Press the G button and then use D / [...]

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 / E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Video Reset . 3. Press the G button to reset the V ideo menu options to original values. V V ideo Reset ideo Re[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 men[...]

28 Plasma TV 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select TV Speaker . 3. Press the G button and then use D / 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 Speakers On/Of TV [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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[...]

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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 / E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Auto Off . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select O[...]

32 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 33 Operation Caption/T Caption/T ext ext 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. - T ext displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service. - Ca[...]

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 / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Caption Option . 3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to select Custom . 4. Use D / E b[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 35 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 OPTION menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Low Power . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select On or Off . • When you select On , the scr[...]

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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 37 Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the LOCK menu. Th en, press the G button • The TV is set up with the initial password “ 0-0-0-0 ” . 2. Use the D / E button to choose from the following Lock Menu options. Once the option is selected, change the[...]

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 navigation 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 o[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 t[...]

40 Plasma TV Operation 1. Press the FREEZE button in 720p or 1080i mode. 2. Use the D / E / F / G buttons to select the screen section to be magnified. 3. T o return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button again. Note : The Magnify feature is available only in 720p or 1080i mode, but the FREEZE button works in all video formats. - Enlarges the p[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 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 P[...]

42 Plasma TV Operation APM (Adaptive Picture Mode) - Allows a viewer to select their preferred picture mode after compairing the four different picture ( Daylight , Normal , Night Time - and Custom ) settings. 1. Press the APM button at once. As shown below, the screen is divided to 4-split. 2. Use the D / E / F / G button to navigate 4 EZ Pictures[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 43 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 [...]

44 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping ’ . See page 45. • 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 Parameters Co[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 45 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 Z[...]

46 Plasma TV 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 45. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:j) G T o adjust th[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 47 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 adjus[...]

48 Plasma TV 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 part [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 49 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/[...]

50 Plasma TV IR Codes 0B 0F 08 C4 C5 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 65 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 C6 76 77 AF 92 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 Button R/[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 51 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[...]

52 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 005 007 010 064 065 108 1 10 11 1 11 2 11 6 11 7 11 9 DA YTR[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 53 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[...]

54 Plasma TV 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 & No [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 55 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[...]

56 Plasma TV 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, CADTV 1 ~ 135, DTV 2 ~ 69 75 Ω 32 ~ 104 ° F (0 ~ 40 ° C) Less than 80% 47.6 /[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 57 Notes Notes[...]

58 Plasma TV Notes Notes[...]

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 defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the w arranty period (“W arranty P eriod”) listed below , effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the produc[...]

a P/N : 3828V A0528K 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[...]