LG Electronics RU-50PZ61 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 W ARNING : 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” within the produc[...]

Owner ’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions 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 electrical shock or fire hazards. T o avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following[...]

4 Plasma TV Safety Instructions Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Po wer Ser vice Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions NEC - National Electr[...]

Owner ’s Manual 5 Introduction Contents Contents W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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

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8 Plasma TV Introduction Connection Options Connection Options RGB INPUT Antenna AUDIO INPUT DVI INPUT REMOTE CONTROL AC INPUT R EXTERNAL SPEAKER R L RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 MONITOR OUTPUT A/V INPUT 1 (R) (L) AUDIO VIDEO (L/MONO) (R) DVI Input/Audio Input/ RGB Input Connect the monitor[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 9 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV . TV/VIDEO M U L T IM E D IA MODE A R C APC VOL CH MENU PIP/DW CAPTION EXIT PIP CH- PIP CH+ SWAP PIP INPUT PLA Y P AUSE STOP RECORD WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITION SLEEP A.PROG ENTER MTS MEMORY/ERASE SPLIT ZOOM REW FF SKIP REVIEW LIG H T POW ER F [...]

10 Plasma TV Installation Installation Installation Installation Instructions Installation Instructions GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth 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 [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation - Secure the TV assembly by joinning it to a wall by using the TV/W all brackets. - RU-60PZ61 series TV ’ s stand is saled, separately . - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Joinning the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling • After the set must be mounted on the desk top, instal[...]

12 Plasma TV Installation - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed. External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection • T o improve picture quality in a poor signal area, purchase and install a signal amplifier . [...]

Owner ’ s Manual 13 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 VC[...]

14 Plasma TV 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 equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 15 Installation How to connect Use the TV ’ s COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) INPUT jacks, RGB or DVI port for video connections, depending on your set-top box connections available. 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-to[...]

16 Plasma TV Operation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to (RU-42PZ61->1024x768, RU- 42PZ71->852x480, RU-50/60PZ61->1366x768), 60Hz. 2. Use the TV ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector . • If the graphic card on th[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 17 Operation 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.677 47.700 59.625 47.700 59.625 54.348 63.995 67.500 77.487 68.681 47,693 60.091 1 68.504 60.023 63.981 Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 848x480 Horizontal Frequency(KHz) V ertical Frequency(Hz) 852x480 31.468 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 37.799 39.375 31.50[...]

18 Plasma TV Operation Operation 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 des[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 19 Operation - Y ou can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually . 1. Use the D / E or NUMBER buttons to select the channel number you want to add or delete. 2. Press the MEMOR Y/ERASE button. 3. Use the MEMOR Y/ERASE button to select Memory or Erase . 4. Press the ENTER button. • Y ou can also do Manual program wi[...]

20 Plasma TV Operation - Favorite Channels is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the CHANNEL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Favorite[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation - 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 (Clear , Optimum and Soft), XD is automatically change to On. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the PICTURE menu.[...]

22 Plasma TV 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 , Tint )[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation 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 sound quality at the factory and ca[...]

24 Plasma TV Operation 1. Press the MTS button repeatedly . Stereo/SAP Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup Broadcasts Setup • Select mono sound mode if the signal is not clear or in poor signal reception areas. • Stereo , SAP modes are available only if included on the broadcast signal. Mono Stereo SAP - The TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any S[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 25 Operation T T imer Menu Options imer Menu Options CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu Auto Manual Time zone Auto PBS Channel TV 2 Daylight Saving Auto Clock G Off timer On timer Auto off CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu Auto Manual - - : - - AM Clock G Off timer On[...]

26 Plasma TV Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu On Off Clock Off timer On timer Auto off G 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 TIMER menu. 2. Press the G button and t[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 27 Operation Key Lock Key Lock - The TV 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 TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV of f. Special Menu Options Speci[...]

28 Plasma TV 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 use D / E button to select On or Off . • When you select On , the screen dark[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 29 Operation Closed Captions Closed Captions 2. An old, bad, or illegally recorded tape is being played. 3. Strong, random signals from a car or airplane interfere with the TV signal. 4. The signal from the antenna is weak. 5. The program wasn ’ t captioned when it was produced, trans- mitted, or taped. Closed captioning is a p[...]

30 Plasma TV 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 TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustmen[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 31 Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu Auto config. ARC Position Manual config G Reset Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) - If the image still isn ’ t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still jittery , adjust the picture Phase[...]

32 Plasma TV CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu On Off Screen adj. ARC Cinema YNR G Reset - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. Luminance Noise Reduction (TV Luminance Noise Reduction (TV , V , V ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) ideo 1-2 and Component 480i modes only) 1. Press the[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 33 Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu T o set Screen adj. ARC Cinema YNR Reset G 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 Reset . 3. Press the G button. • Y ou can initialize Position, Split zo[...]

34 Plasma TV Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V -Chip) is used to block pro- gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing ca[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 35 Operation - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your TV 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 TV screen at the same time. Each source is given ha[...]

36 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 37 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . - Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping 1 ’ . See page 37. • 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[...]

38 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the TV . Y ou can also select an input source using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control. T ransmission Data 0 : TV 1 : V ideo 1 2 : V ideo 2 3 : Component 1 4 : Component 2 5 : RGB 6 : DVI [k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 39 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 38. [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 09. Color (Command2:i) G T o adjust[...]

40 Plasma TV 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 color tem[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 41 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. [...]

42 Plasma TV 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 = 1/T C =[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 43 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 98 D6 5A D0 BF D4 C6 D5 0E 43 44 4D 52 60 61 63 64 62 71 72 7B 79 76 77 AF 1E 1A 54 55 0A 39 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[...]

44 Plasma TV 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 Programmi[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 45 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 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 61 1 71[...]

46 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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 47 T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the Sound 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 [...]

48 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[...]

Owner ’ s Manual 49 Specification Product Specifications Product Specifications • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. MODEL RU-50PZ61 57.7 / 1465 33.3 /845.6 13.2 / 335 1 17.5 / 53.3 1366 x 768 (Dot) AC100-240V , 60Hz NTSC VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 125 75 Ω 16,770,000 (256 steps of ea[...]

50 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[...]

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