PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MT-50PZ40/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ41/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ43/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ42/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ43/A/B/K/R/S Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
LG Plasma Monitor What is a Plasma Display ? If voltage is inputted to gas in glass panels, ultraviolet rays is outputted and fused with a fluorescent substance. At this moment, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160° - Wide angle range of vision A Plasma Display provides more than 160° angle range of vision so that you can get a picture without distortion from any direction.
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Equipment Connections and Setup Controls of the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Watching External Equipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Displayable Monitor Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Controls of the Remote control .
Safety Instructions - Use the Monitor at the place lower than the altitude of 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality of picture and sound. WARNING W Do not place the Monitor in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as heat registers, stove and so on. - This may cause damaged the Monitor or could give an electric shock. - This may cause a fire. Do not use the Monitor in damp place such as a bathroom or any place where it is likely to get wet.
ENGLISH * Safety instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below. WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. NOTES The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the product. Take care of danger that may happen under specific condition. NOTE This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). objects like a heater. Never touch the power plug with a wet hand.
Controls of the Monitor VOL Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode.
ENGLISH Watching External Equipments RCA Type R AUDIO L ( )R( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) 1 AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT 2 Y (MONO) VIDEO INPUT PB PR COMPONENT(480i/480p) (DVD INPUT) S-VIDEO R AUDIO L ( )L ( ) RGB1 OUTPUT (PC OUTPUT) AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT 3 RGB1 INPUT (PC INPUT) RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) 4 RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) 5 Scart Type ( )L ( ) ( )R( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) RGB1 OUTPUT (PC OUTPUT) AC INPUT 3 1.
Watching VCR (When the Interface board is installed.) The interface board(AP-50EA40/41) is not equipped on MT/MZ-50PZ42/43 series models. When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio(L) - white, Audio(R) -red). Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket(yellow) with the BNC-RCA adapter to the VIDEO INPUT socket of the set. If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO(L/MONO) input of the Plasma Monitor.
- To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. - Connect PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) ports of the Monitor after changing the resolution of PC. - There might be a noise according to some resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in PC mode.
Displayable Monitor Specification < RGB1 mode > Resolution 640x350 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 720x400 640x480 800x600 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 DDC Resolution 800x600 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 53.674 85.06 DDC o 56.000 90.00 64.016 100.00 49.725 74.55 o o 48.363 60.00 o 66.66 o 56.476 70.06 o 37.861 72.80 o 60.023 75.02 o 37.500 75.00 o 68.677 84.99 o 43.269 85.
- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor of the Monitor. - There’s maybe defect in consecutive operation of remote control in specified brightness according to this monitor feature. 1. POWER switches the set on from standby or off to standby. 2. SLEEP sets the sleep timer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. PSM (Picture Status Memory) recalls your preferred picture setting. POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT PSM SSM 14 ARC PIP ARC PIP TWIN PICTURE SUB INPUT SWAP MENU 13 MUTE 15 16 17 18 4.
Accessories POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT PSM SSM ARC PIP ARC PIP TWIN PICTURE SUB INPUT SWAP MENU MUTE VOL OK 1 2 4 7 5 8 VOL 3 6 9 0 POWER STOP P/STILL REW PLAY FF LG TV REC WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITION SPLIT ZOOM ZOOM - ZOOM + AS mark Owner’s Manual D-sub 15 pin cable Remote control handset DVI cable 1.5V 1.
- Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification new optional extras can be added. Contract your dealer for buying these items. Desktop Speaker stand Speakers PC audio cables Video cables Monitor Installation • The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as wall mounting type, desktop type, etc.. • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. To install as wall mounting type a.
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT button on the remote control and then the Monitor will be switched on. Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1.
ENGLISH VIDEO Menu PSM (Picture Status Memory) - This function adjusts the PDP to the best picture appearance. 1. Press the PSM button to select the picture appearance setup. • Each press PSM button changes the screen display as shown below. Dynamic Mild User • You can also select Dynamic, Mild or User in the VIDEO menu. • The picture Dynamic and Mild are programmed for good picture reproduction at the factory and cannot be changed.
AUDIO Menu SSM (Sound Status Memory) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1. Press the SSM button to select the picture appearance setup. Flat Speech Movie Music User • You can also select Flat, Speech, Movie, Music or User in the AUDIO menu. AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) - This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. 1.
ENGLISH TIME Menu Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged or if the monitor is turned off with the button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then D / E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Clock. 3. Press the G button and then D / E button to adjust the hour. / E VIDEO AUDIO TIME 4.
SPECIAL Menu Child lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the G button and then D 3. Press the G button and then D / / D E E / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select Child lock. button to select On or Off. VIDEO Language AUDIO Child lock TIME Orbiter White Wash Set ID G On Off SPECIAL 4. Press the MENU button. SCREEN TWIN MENU Prev.
ENGLISH SCREEN Menu Auto adjustment (RGB1[PC] mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the G button and then D / D E / E button to select the SCREEN menu. button to select Auto configure. 3. Press the G button to start Auto configure. • When Auto configure has finished, OK will be shown on screen. • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. 4.
Screen Position - This function works in the following mode: RGB1-PC or COMPONENT 480p,720p,1080i. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the G button and then D / E 3. Press the G button and then D / E D / E button to select the SCREEN menu. button to select Position. or F / G button to adjust the position. VIDEO AUDIO Auto configure ARC Zoom In/Out TIME Position SPECIAL 4. Press the MENU button. ¡ª ¢‚ ¢” ¡ G Manual config. Screen adj. Reset SCREEN TWIN MENU Prev.
ENGLISH PIP Function - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - When you select RGB1 or RGB2 for main picture in PIP, you can watch video (AV1 or AV2), S-Video or Component 480i for sub picture. Watching PIP PIP Aspect Ratio Press the PIP button to switch on the sub pictures. Press the PIP ARC button. • The sub picture appears as below.
TWIN Picture Main Picture Size Adjustment Press the TWIN PICTURE button. • Each press of TWIN PICTURE button changes the screen display as shown below. DW1 DW2 Off Sub Picture Size Adjustment Selecting a source for the Twin picture Press the WIN.SIZE button. Press the SUB INPUT button to select the input mode for the sub picture. • Press the F / G button to adjust the sub picture size. • WIN.POSITION function doesn’t operate in twin picture mode. Component Video 10:30 Win.
ENGLISH 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. Type of connector; D-Sub 9-pin male No.
OK Acknowledgement Command Reference List COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen mute 05. Volume mute 06. Volume control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Color 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD select 13. Remote control lock mode 14. PIP/Twin 15. PIP size 16. PIP position 17. Treble 18. Bass 19. Balance 20. Color temperature 21. Red adjustment 22. Green adjustment 23. Blue adjustment 24. PIP input source 25. Orbiter 26. White Wash 27. Orbiter Time Setting 28.
07. Contrast (Command:g) G To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the Picture menu.
11. Sharpness (Command:k) 15. PIP Size (Command:o) G To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the video menu. Transmission G To select the PIP picture format. You can also select the PIP picture format using the WIN.SIZE on the remote control. [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ (See p.28).
24. PIP input select (Command:y) G To adjust balance. You can also adjust balance in the audio menu. G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. Transmission Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ (See p.28).
27. Orbiter Time Setting (Command:r) G To adjust orbiter operation time term. Transmission [j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 1 ~ Max : FE * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ as shown below. Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 1 ~ Max : FE 28. Orbiter Pixel Setting (Command:s) G To adjust pixel number in orbiter function. Transmission [j][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 9 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’ as shown below.
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Troubleshooting check list • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & No sound • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. • Press the VOLUME (G) button. Picture OK & No sound • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. • Check to see if there is any object between the Plasma Display and the remote control causing obstruction.
ENGLISH Product specifications MODEL • MT-50PZ40/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ41/A/B/K/R/S MT-50PZ43/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ42/A/B/K/R/S MZ-50PZ43/A/B/K/R/S Width (inches / mm) 48.2 / 1223 Height (inches / mm) 28.9 / 734 Depth (inches / mm) 4.1 / 105 Weight (pounds / kg) 99.
