U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 1 PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS: 42PM1M 42PM1M-UC 42PM3MV 42PM3MV-UC 50PM1M 50PM1M-UC Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your Monitor. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the Monitor 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 : Serial Number : Downloaded From TV-Manual.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 2 Warning/Caution Warning/Caution WARNING/CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING/CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 3 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT 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 apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose When a cart is used, use caution when moving the or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 5 Contents Contents Warinig/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Time Setting Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Auto Off / Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Introduction Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 6 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 be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 7 Introduction Accessories 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. MU TE INP PO W ER UT MUL ME NU TIM EDI A MT AR C EX VO L EN TE S/ IT R VO L 1 2 4 SPL IT ZOO Owner’s Manual PO W DA SL EE SP P FC R/ WE R PL AY FF ST OP ST Batteries 9 A.P RO G/ MEM ERAS ORY E/ / RE RE CO RD 6 8 0 M RE VIE W/ 1.5V 1.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 8 Introduction Connection Options - Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor. AC INPUT 9 REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO RGB OUTPUT R L L R R RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) HDMI/ DVI(VIDEO) 1 2 AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT 3 4 VARIABLE AUDIO OUT 5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER 6 1. RS-232C INPUT(CONTROL/SERVICE) PORT Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. 2. HDMI/DVI (VIDEO) Connect a HDMI signal to this jack. Or connect a DVI(Video) signal. 3.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 9 Introduction 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. MUTE Switches the sound on or off. INPUT Selects source: RGB,HDMI, Component or Video mode.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 10 Installation Instructions Installation Instructions 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.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 11 External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the monitor. VCR Stup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and monitor. - Use the ISM Method (on the Special menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:25 AM Page 12 External Equipment Connections External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the set input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the set to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 13 External Equipment Connections DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 14 External Equipment Connections PC Setup NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the Monitor How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. But in 42PM3MV series, we recommend using 640x480, 60HZ for the PC mode. 2. Use the set’s RGB INPUT or HDMI/DVI (VIDEO) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 15 External Equipment Connections Monitor Display Specifications (RGB / HDMI-PC ) Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 640x350 37.861 85.08 720x400 640x480 848x480 852x480 800x600 832x624 Proposed Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) Resolution EGA EGA 1024x768 Proposed 48.363 60.00 VESA(XGA) 56.476 70.06 VESA(XGA) 60.023 75.02 VESA(XGA) 68.677 85.00 VESA(XGA) 54.348 60.05 VESA 63.995 70.01 VESA 67.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 16 Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the monitor On Turning on the set just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly, the set is switched to standby mode. 2. Press the ON/OFF (or r / I), INPUT SELECT button on the set or press the POWER, MULTIMEDIA, INPUT on the remote control and then the set will switch on.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 17 Basic Operation On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment • Your monitor's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. 1. Press the MENU button and then D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E /F /G PICTURE APC ACC ACM Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint 80 60 50 50 50 LOCK Lock on/off Set password MPAA Age block Content block Aux. block / E button to select each menu. button to display the available menus.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 18 Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance. - If adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, or tint) manually, APC automatically changes to Off. 1. Press the APC button repeatedly to select the picture appearance setup option as shown below. Daylight Optimum Night time Off • You can also adjust APC in the PICTURE menu.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 19 Picture Adjustment ACM (Active Color Management) - Adjust the ACM to select the desired skin color option. - This function works in the following mode: VIDEO, COMPONENT1, 2, RGB-DTV, HDMI-DTV. - This feature is not operational with the XD Off feature. PICTURE 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E 2. Press the G button and then use button to select ACM. D /E 3. Press the G button and then use F /G button to select the PICTURE menu.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 20 Sound Adjustment Sound Adjustment DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor has the appropriate sound options based on the program content. - If you adjust sound options (Treble and Bass) manually, DASP automatically changes to Off. 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 21 Sound Adjustment AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) - AVL maintains an equal sound level; even if you change channels. 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 AVL. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select On or Off. 4. Press the ENTER button to save. SOUND DASP BBE AVL Balance Treble Bass TV speaker MENU G 0 50 50 On Off Prev.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 22 Time Setting Time Setting Clock Setup - If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the TIMER menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Clock. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to set the hour. 4. Press the G button and then use D /E button to set the minutes. TIMER Clock Off timer On timer Auto off G -- : AM -- 5.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 23 Time Setting Auto Off - If set to on and there is no input signal, the Monitor 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 then use D / E button to select Auto off. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E TIMER Clock Off timer On timer Auto off button to select On or Off. G 4. Press the ENTER button to save. MENU On Off Prev.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 24 Special Features Special Features 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. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E 2. Press the G 3. Press the G button to select the SPECIAL menu.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 25 Special Features 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 darkens. 4. Press the ENTER button to save.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 26 Screen Adjustment Screen Adjustment Auto 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 set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. The Auto config. and Manual config. are not active in HDMI mode. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 27 Screen Adjustment Selecting VGA/XGA Mode (RGB mode only) - To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB VGA/XGA mode (640x480, 848x480, 852x480 / 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768) with the selection for VGA/XGA mode in the SCREEN menu. - 42PM3MV model is only available in VGA mode. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the Mode). G button and then use /E D / E 3. Press the G button and then use D olution. button to select the SCREEN menu.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 28 Screen Adjustment Screen Adjustment NR (Noise Reduction) - You can select 3D NR or MPEG NR to reduce the picture noise which may appear on the screen while watching the set. 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 NR. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select 3D NR or MPEG NR. 4. Press the F / G SCREEN Auto config. Manual config.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 29 Lock Adjustment Lock Adjustment 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 the program and the categories. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 30 Lock Adjustment Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. 1. After inputting the password, use the D / E button to choose Set password. 2. Press the G button and then choose any 4 digits for your new password and enter the them on the new. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, re-enter the same 4 digits on the Confirm. Then your changed password has been memorized.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 31 Lock Adjustment Age block 1. After inputting the password, use the D 2. Press the G button and then use the D button to choose Age block. to select General or Children. /E /E General LOCK Lock on/off • Based on the ratings, blocks certain monitor programs that you and your family do not want to view.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 32 Lock Adjustment Aux. block Enables you to select a source to block from the external source devices you have hooked up. 1. After inputting the password, use the D / E button to choose Aux. block. 2. Press the G button and then use the D / E to select a source. 3. Press the G button and then use the D / E to select RGB, HDMI, Component 1, Component 2 or Video on the each source and then you can select Blocked or Unblocked. 4. Press the ENTER button to save.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 33 External Control Device Setup Appendix External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. - RS-232C connection cables are used for service.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 34 External Control Device Setup Set ID - Use this function to specify a Monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 35. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E /E SPECIAL Input Language Key lock ISM Method Low power Set ID Caption / Text Demo OSD Rotate button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select Set ID. 3.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 35 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) 04. Screen Mute (Command 2 : d) G To control Power On/Off of the monitor. G To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off) 1 : Power On Ack Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 36 External Control Device Setup 07. Contrast (Command 2 : g) 11. Sharpness (Command 2 : k) G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the PICTURE menu. G To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 37 External Control Device Setup 15. Treble (Command 2 :r) 19. Red Adjustment (Command 2 : v) G To adjust treble. You can also adjust treble in the SOUND menu. G To adjust red in color temperature. Transmission Transmission [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35. Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 50 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’. See page 36.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 38 External Control Device Setup 23. ISM Method (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : p) 27. Auto Configure (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : u) G To control the ISM method. You can also adjust ISM Method in SPECIAL menu. G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 39 IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 40 IR Codes Code (Hexa) 00 01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 5B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 98 0B 5A BF D4 C6,CE D5 0E 43 44 4D 52 5D 5C 79 76 77 AF 99 Function D E VOL (G) VOL (F) POWER POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE EXIT Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 MULTIMEDIA INPUT VIDEO COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 HDMI RGB SLEEP MENU ENTER APC DASP ZOOM ZOOM + ARC ARC (4:3) ARC (16:9) ARC (Zoom) AUTO CONFIG 4
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 41 Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & No sound • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. Picture OK & No sound • Press the VOLUME (G) button. • Sound muted? Press MUTE button.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 42 Product Specifications Product Specifications MODELS 42PM1M-UC 42PM3MV-UC 50PM1M-UC Width (inches / mm) 42.0 / 1066.0 41.3 / 1050.0 49.3 / 1253.0 Height (inches / mm) 25.6 / 650.0 24.8 / 630.0 29.3 / 745.0 Depth (inches / mm) 3.8 / 97.5 3.6 / 91.5 3.9 / 99.5 Weight (pounds / kg) 66.1 / 30.0 50.9 / 23.1 84.7 / 38.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 43 LG ELECTRONICS, INC. PLASMA TV — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your 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 warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.
U514Aen 98/2/18 4:26 AM Page 44 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● damage caused in shipping or transit service required as a result of improper installation, including incorrect or insufficient AC supply (please consult the owner’s manual for power supply requirements) installation or repair of antenna systems, cable converters, cable company supplied equipment, or other components in a video system set-up or adjustment on consumer controls, or damage caused by improper adjust