LG MU-42PZ44 User manual

PLASMA MONITOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read this owner's manual
carefully
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
quote
this information to
your
dealer when
you require
service.
Model number
:
Serial number
:
MODELS
:
MU-42PZ44/44M/44V
MU-42PZ44A/44MA/44VA
MU-42PZ44B/44MB/44VB
MU-42PZ44K/44MK/44VK
MU-42PZ44R/44MR/44VR
MU-42PZ44S/44MS/44VS
MU-42PZ90/90M/90V
MU-42PZ90A/90MA/90VA
MU-42PZ90B/90MB/90VB
MU-42PZ90K/90MK/90VK
MU-42PZ90R/90MR/90VR
MU-42PZ90S/90MS/90VS
MU-42PZ90C
P/NO : 3828VA0361H
(RF03GA)
d
LG Electronics
U.S.A.,
Inc.

2 Plasma
Display
Warning
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).
NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS 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
product's
enclosure that
may
be of suffi-
cient
magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation
point
within an
equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of
important operating
and maintenance
(servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying
the
appli-
ance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FCC NOTICE
?
A
Class
B
digital
device
This
equipment
has been tested and found to
comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital
device,
pursuant
to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection against
harmful interference in
a residential installation. This
equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy
and,
if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,
may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,
there is no
guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular
installation. If this
equipment
does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception,
which can be determined
by turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the user is
encouraged
to
try
to correct the interference
by
one or more of the
following
measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the
receiving
antenna.
-
Increase the
separation
between the
equipment
and receiver.
-
Connect the
equipment
into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an
experienced
radio/TV technician for
help.
Any changes
or modifications not
expressly approved by
the
party responsible
for
compliance
could void the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
CAUTION:
Do not
attempt
to
modify this product
in
any way
without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized mod-
ification could void the user's
authority
to
operate
this
product.
COMPLIANCE:
The
responsible party
for this
product's compliance
is:
LG Electronics
U.S.A.,
Inc
1000
Sylvan
Avenue,
Englewood
Cliffs,
NJ 07632
1-201-816-2000
http://www.lgusa.com
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
W
Warning
arning

Owner's Manual 3
Safety
Instructions
Important
safeguards
for
you and your
new
product
Your
product
has been manufactured and tested with
your safety
in mind.
However,
improper
use can result in
potential
elec-
trical shock or fire hazards. To avoid
defeating
the
safeguards
that have been built into
your
new
product, please
read and
observe the
following safety points
when
installing
and
using your
new
product,
and save them for future reference.
Observing
the
simple precautions
discussed in this booklet can
help you get many years
of
enjoyment
and safe
operation
that are built into
your
new
product.
This
product complies
with all
applicable
U.S. Federal
safety requirements,
and those of the Canadian Standards
Association.
1.
Read Instructions
All the
safety
and
operating
instructions should be read
before the
product
is
operated.
2. Follow
Instructions
All
operating
and use instructions should be followed.
3.
Retain Instructions
The
safety
and
operating
instructions should be retained for
future reference.
4.
Heed
Warnings
All
warnings
on the
product
and in the
operating
instructions
should be adhered to.
5.
Cleaning
Unplug
this
product
from the wall outlet before
cleaning.
Do
not use
liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp
cloth for
cleaning.
6.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this
product
near
water,
for
example,
near a bath
tub,
wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink,
or
laundry
tub,
in a wet base-
ment,
or near a
swimming pool.
7.
Accessories, Carts,
and Stands
Do not
place
this
product
on a
slippery
or tilted
surface,
or on
an unstable
cart, stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or table. The
product
may
slide or
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to a child or
adult,
and serious
damage
to the
product.
Use
only
with a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or table recommended
by
the manu-
facturer,
or sold with the
product. Any mounting
of the
prod-
uct should follow the manufacturer's
instructions,
and should
use a
mounting accessory
recommended
by
the manufac-
turer.
8.
Transporting
Product
A
product
and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and uneven surfaces
may
cause the
product
and cart combination to overturn.
9.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by
the
product
manufacturer as
they may
cause hazards.
10.
Ventilation
Slots and
openings
in the cabinet are
provided
for ventilation
and to ensure reliable
operation
of the
product
and to
protect
it from
overheating,
and these
openings
must not be blocked
or covered. The
openings
should never be blocked
by plac-
ing
the
product
on a
bed, sofa,
rug,
or other similar surface.
This
product
should not be
placed
in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper
ventilation is
pro-
vided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered
to.
11. Power
Sources
This
product
should be
operated only
from the
type
of
power
source indicated on the
marking
label. If
you
are not sure of
the
type
of
power supply
to
your
home,
consult
your product
dealer or local
power company.
For
products
intended to
operate
from
battery power,
or other
sources,
refer to the
operating
instructions.
12.
Power-Cord Polarization
This
product
is
equipped
with a three-wire
grounding type
plug,
a
plug having
a third
(grounding) pin.
This
plug
will
only
fit into the
grounding-type power
outlet. This is a
safety
fea-
ture. If
you
are unable to insert the
plug
into the
outlet,
con-
tact
your
electrician to
replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the
safety purpose
of the
grounding-type plug.
13.
Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply
cords should be routed so that
they
are not
likely
to be walked on or
pinched by
items
placed upon
or
against
them,
paying particular
attention to cords at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and the
point
where
they
exit from
the
product.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Safety
Instructions
Safety
Instructions

4 Plasma
Display
Safety
Instructions
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna
Discharge
Unit
(NEC
Section
810-20)
Grounding
Conductor
(NEC
Section
810-21)
Ground
Clamps
Power Service
Grounding
Electrode
System (NEC
Art
250,
Part
H)
Ground
Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
Example
of
Grounding According
to National
Electrical Code Instructions
NEC
-
National Electrical Code
14.
Outdoor Antenna
Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable
system
is connected to the
product,
be sure the antenna or cable
system
is
grounded
so
as to
provide
some
protection against voltage surges
and
built-up
static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code
(U.S.A.),
ANSI/ NFPA 70
provides
information with
regard
to
proper grounding
of the mast and
supporting
struc-
ture,
grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge
unit,
size of
grounding
conductors,
location of antenna-dis-
charge
unit,
connection to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for the
grounding
electrode.
15.
Lightning
For added
protection
for this
product (receiver) during
a
light-
ning
storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for
long
periods
of
time,
unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable
system.
This will
prevent damage
to the
product
due to
lightning
and
power-line surges.
16. Power
Lines
An outside antenna
system
should not be located in the
vicinity
of overhead
power
lines or other electric
light
or
power
circuits,
or where it can fall into such
power
lines or
circuits. When
installing
an outside antenna
system,
extreme
care should be taken to
keep
from
touching
such
power
lines
or circuits as contact with them
might
be fatal.
17.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18.
Object
and
Liquid Entry
Never
push objects
of
any
kind into this
product through
openings
as
they may
touch
dangerous voltage points
or
short-out
parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never
spill liquid
of
any
kind on the
product.
19.
Servicing
Do not
attempt
to service this
product yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may expose you
to
dangerous voltage
or
other hazards. Refer all
servicing
to
qualified
service
per-
sonnel.
20.
Damage Requiring
Service
Unplug
this
product
from the wall outlet and refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under the
following
conditions:
a. If the
power-supply
cord or
plug
is
damaged.
b. If
liquid
has been
spilled,
or
objects
have fallen into the
product.
c. If the
product
has been
exposed
to rain or water.
d. If the
product
does not
operate normally by following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust only
those controls that are
covered
by
the
operating
instructions as an
improper
adjustment
of other controls
may
result in
damage
and
will often
require
extensive work
by
a
qualified
technician
to restore the
product
to its normal
operation.
e. If the
product
has been
dropped
or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. If the
product
exhibits a distinct
change
in
performance.
21.
Replacement
Parts
When
replacement parts
are
required,
be sure the service
technician has used
replacement parts specified by
the man-
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original
part.
Unauthorized substitutions
may
result in
fire,
electric
shock,
or other hazards.
22.
Safety
Check
Upon completion
of
any
service or
repairs
to this
product,
ask the service technician to
perform safety
checks to deter-
mine that the
product
is in
proper operating
condition.
23. Wall or
Ceiling Mounting
The
product
should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only
as
recommended
by
the manufacturer. The
product may
slide
or
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to a child or
adult,
and serious
damage
to the
product.
24.
Heat
The
product
should be situated
away
from heat sources
such as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or other
products
(including amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
Safety
Instructions continued
Safety
Instructions continued

Owner's Manual 5
Contents
After
reading
this
manual,
keep
it
handy
for future reference.
Warnings.....................................2
SafetyInstructions.............................3~4
Introduction
ControlsandConnectionOptions
........ ... .7
RemoteControlKeyFunctions.
......... ... .8
Installation
InstallationInstruction....................9~10
External
Equipment
Connections ......... .11~14
VCRSetup............................11
CableTVSetup........................11
ExternalA/VSourceSetup................12
DVDSetup............................12
DTVSetup............................12
PCSetup..........................13~14
Operation
TurningontheMonitor.....................15
MenuLanguageSelection..................15
Picture Menu
Options
APC(AutoPictureControl)................16
ManualPictureControl...................16
AutoColorTemperatureControl
........ ... .16
Manual Color
Temperature
Control ......... .16
Sound Menu
Options
DASP
(Digital
Auto Sound
Processing)
...... .17
ManualSoundControl...................17
AVL(AutoVolumeLeveler)................17
Timer Menu
Options
ClockSetup...........................18
On/OffTimersSetup.....................18
AutoOff..............................18
SleepTimer...........................18
Special
Menu
Options
KeyLock.............................19
ISM
(Image Sticking Minimization)
Method ... .19
Lowpower............................19
MenuRotationForVerticalViewing.
........ .20
Screen Menu
Options
AutoAdjustment........................21
SettingPictureFormat...................21
PictureSizeZoom......................21
Adjusting
Horizontal/Vertical Position ....... .22
ManualConfigure.......................22
ScreenAdjustments.....................22
Initializing.............................22
LuminanceNoiseReduction...............23
SelectingWideVGAmode................23
SplitZoom............................23
PIP
(Picture
In
Picture)
Feature
WatchingPIP..........................24
SwappingPIP..........................24
MovingPIP............................24
Selecting
a
Input Signal
Source for PIP ...... .24
PIPAspectRatio........................24
Double Window
Setup Options
WatchingDoubleWindow.................25
SubPictureSizeAdjustment...............25
SwappingtheDoubleWindow.............25
Selecting
a Source for the Double Window . . . .25
ExternalControlDeviceSetup.
.............. .26~31
IRCode.................................32~33
TroubleshootingChecklist......................34
Maintenance.................................35
Specifications................................36
Contents
Contents

6 Plasma
Display
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 vision
Your flat
panel plasma
screen offers an
exceptionally
broad
viewing angle
--
over 160
degrees.
This means that the
display
is
clear and visible to viewers
anywhere
in the room.
Wide Screen
The screen of the Plasma
Display
is 42" so wide that
your viewing experience
is as if
you
are in a theater.
Multimedia
Connect
your plasma display
to a PC and
you
can use it for
conferencing, games,
and internet
browsing.
The Picture-in-Picture
feature allows
you
to view
your
PC and video
images simultaneously.
Versatile
The
light weight
and thin size makes it
easy
to install
your plasma display
in a
variety
of locations where conventional TVs would
not fit.
The
PDP
Manufacturing
Process:
Why
minute colored dots
may
be
present
on the
PDP
screen
The PDP
(Plasma Display Panel)
which is the
display
device of this
product
is
composed
of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells. A few cell
defects will
normally
occur in the PDP
manufacturing process.
Several minute colored dots visible on the screen should be
accept-
able. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers'
products
and the
tiny
dots
appearing
does not mean that this PDP is defective.
Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be
exchanged
or returned. Our
production technology
is
designed
to minimize cell defects
during
the manufacture and
operation
of this
product.
Cooling
Fan Noise
In the same
way
that a fan is used in a PC
computer
to
keep
the CPU
(Central Processing Unit)
cool,
the PDP is
equipped
with
cooling
fans to cool the Monitor and
improve
its
reliability.
Therefore,
a certain level of noise could occur while the fans are
operat-
ing
and
cooling
the PDP.
The fan noise doesn't have
any negative
effect on the PDP's
efficiency
or
reliability.
The noise from these fans is normal
during
the
operation
of this
product.
We
hope you
understand that a certain level of noise from the
cooling
fans is
acceptable
and is not suffi-
cient cause for the PDP to be
exchanged
or returned.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Owner's Manual 7
Introduction
Controls
Controls
Connection
Options
Connection
Options
R
() () ()()
L
VIDEO
INPUT
RS-232C INPUT
(CONTROL/SERVICE)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
YP BPR
(MONO) R
AUDIO L
R
AUDIO L
S-VIDEO AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
COMPONENT INPUT DVI INPUT RGB INPUT RGB OUTPUT
1
1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER
(8
ohm
output)
Connect to
optional
external
speaker(s).
*
For further
information,
refer to
'Speaker
&
Speaker
Stand' manual.
2. RS-232C INPUT
(CONTROL/SERVICE)
PORT
Connect to the RS-232C
port
on a PC.
3. DVI
(Digital
Visual
Interface)
INPUT/
RGB
INPUT/AUDIO INPUT
JACKS
Connect the monitor
output
connector of a PC to the
appro-
priate input port.
4.
RGB
OUTPUT
JACKS
You can watch the RGB
signal
on another
monitor,
connect
RGB OUTPUT to another monitor's PC
input port.
5. EXPANDED INPUT
6. COMPONENT INPUT/AUDIO INPUT
JACKS
Connect a
component
video/audio device to these
jacks.
7. REMOTE CONTROL
Connect
your
wired remote control to the remote control
port
on the Monitor.
8. S-VIDEO INPUT
Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO
input.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
JACKS
Connect audio/video out from external
equipment
to these
jacks.
9. POWER CORD SOCKET
This Monitor
operates
on an AC
power.
The
voltage
is indi-
cated on the
Specifications page.
Never
attempt
to
operate
the Monitor on DC
power.
Back Connection Panel
Back Connection Panel
Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls
2 4 5 73 89 6
VOL. MENU
ON/OFF
INPUT
SELECT
Main Power
Button
INPUT SELECT
Button
VOLUME
(
,
)
Buttons
Power
Standby
Indicator
Illuminates red in
standby
mode,
Illuminates
green
when the
Monitor is turned on
Remote Control Sensor
MENU
Button
,
Buttons
-
This is a
simplified representation
of front
panel.
Here shown
may
be somewhat different from
your
monitor.
-
Connection
panels
shown
may
be somewhat different from
your
monitor.

8 Plasma
Display
Introduction
Remote Control
Key
Functions
Remote Control
Key
Functions
-
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.
?
Open
the
battery compartment
cover on the back side and
insert the batteries with correct
polarity.
?
Install two 1.5V batteries of AAA
type.
Don't mix used batteries
with new batteries.
Installing
Batteries
Installing
Batteries
123
456
78
0
9
POWER
MULTIMEDIA INPUT SELECT
APC DASP
ARC SLEEP
PIP DW
SWAP
MENU MUTE
ENTER
VOL
POWER
STOP
FF
REC
PLAY
REW
P/STILL
WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITION
FAV CH
CAPTION
A.PROG PIP CH
PIP CH
ZOOM +
MTS
ZOOM
-
SPLIT ZOOM
MEMORY/ERASE
VOL
CH
CH
PIP INPUT
POWER
Switches the monitor between
ON and STANDBY.
MULTIMEDIA
Selects:
Component,
RGB,
or DVI
mode.
APC
Adjusts
the
factory preset picture
according
to the room.
ARC
Changes
the
picture
format.
PIP
Switches the sub
picture
on and off.
SWAP
Exchanges
main and sub
picture
images.
MENU
Displays
on screen menus.
Exits the current menu.
ENTER
CH D
/
E
(Channel button)
Selects menu
options.
VOL
F
/
G
(Volume button)
Increases/decreases sound level.
Adjusts
menu
settings.
INPUT SELECT
Selects source:
Video, S-Video,
Component,
RGB,
or DVI mode.
DASP
Selects the sound
appropriate
to
your viewing program
character:
Flat, Music, Movie,
Sports,
or
User.
SLEEP
Sets the
sleep
timer.
PIP INPUT
Selects the
input
mode for the sub
picture.
MUTE
Switches the sound on or off.
ZOOM-/ZOOM+
Enlarges
or reduces the main
picture
size.
DW
(Double Window)
Selects Double Window mode.
WIN. SIZE
Adjusts
the sub
picture
size.
WIN.POSITION
Moves the sub
picture.
NUMBER
buttons
Not functional
VCR BUTTONS
Control some LG video cassette
recorders.
SPLIT ZOOM
Enlarge
the screen with
regular
ration.

Owner's Manual 9
Installation
Installation
Installation
D-sub 15
pin
Cable
Owner's Manual
1.5V
1.5V
Batteries
BNC-RCA
Adapter
Power Cord
123
456
78
0
9
POWER
SLEEP INPUT SELECT
APC DASP
ARC PIPARC
PIP TWIN PICTURE
SWAP
MENU MUTE
OK
VOL
POWER STOP
PLAY FF
REC
REW
P/STILL
WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITON
ZOOM + ZOOM
-
SPLIT ZOOM
VOL
SUB INPUT
Remote Control
DVI-D 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.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
?
The Monitor can be installed in various
ways
such as on a
wall,
or on a
desktop
etc.
?
The
plasma display
is
designed
to be mounted
horizontally
or
vertically.
The
speakers depicted
are
optional.
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
it to
telephone
wires,
lightening
rods,
or
gas pipes.
Power
Supply
Short-circuit
Breaker
W Wall Mount: Horizontal installation
all Mount: Horizontal installation
For
proper
ventilation,
allow a clearance of 4" on each
side and 2" from the wall. Detailed installation instruc-
tions are included from
your
dealer in the
optional
Wall
Mounting
Bracket Installation and
Setup
Guide.
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10 Plasma
Display
Installation
W Wall Mount: V
all Mount:
Vertical installation
(MU-42PZ44M/44V/90C/90M/90V
series models
only)
ertical installation
(MU-42PZ44M/44V/90C/90M/90V
series models
only)
Detailed installation instructions are included in the
optional
Vertical Wall
Mounting
Bracket Installation and
Setup
Guide,
see
your
dealer.
NOTE: When
installing
the monitor
vertically,
the front
panel
controls must be in the left side
position.
When
installing
the monitor
vertically, you
have to
change
the OSD
(On
Screen
Display)
display
mode so that the menus will
appear
correctly
and also to
protect
the monitor from
overheating (Refer
to P.
20).
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 Installation and
Setup
Guide,
see
your
dealer.
Installation Instructions continued
Installation Instructions continued
2 inches
4 inches
2.36 inches
4 inches
4 inches