PLASMA MONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS : MU-42PM11/12X/20 MU-50PM10/11/20 Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly 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 relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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.
Warning/Caution 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 electrical 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.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14.
Safety Instructions Contents Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Installation Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Introduction Controls Front Panel Controls - This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel. The Front Panel Controls shown here may be somewhat different from your monitor. MU-42/50PM10/11 series 6 3 5 2 ON/OFF 4 1 MU-42/50PM20 series ON/OFF 1 2 3 1. Main Power Button 2. Remote Control Sensor 3. Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on. 4. INPUT SELECT Button 4 5 6 5. MENU Displays on screen menus one by one.
Introduction Connection Options - Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. Back Connection Panel Y REMOTE CONTROL RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT PB ( )R( ) PR RGB OUTPUT R COMPONENT INPUT 1 2 3 4 L AUDIO INPUT 5 R S-VIDEO 6 L ( )L( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER AC INPUT 8 9 (MONO) AUDIO INPUT 7 VIDEO INPUT 1. REMOTE CONTROL Connect your wired remote control to the remote control port on the Monitor. 6.
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. POWER Switches the Monitor between ON and STANDBY. SLEEP Sets the Sleep Timer. (Refer to p.22) INPUT SELECT Selects source: RGB, DVI, Component, Video, or S-Video mode.
Installation Installation 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. POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC PIP ARC PIP TWIN PICTURE SUB INPUT SWAP 1.5V 1.5V MENU VOL MUTE OK 1 2 4 5 7 8 VOL 3 6 9 0 Alkaline Batteries Owner’s Manual POWER STOP REW PLAY P/STILL FF REC WIN.SIZE WIN.
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Installation External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the Monitor VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and monitor. - 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. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.
Installation External A/V Source Setup How to connect 1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT. 2. Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the monitor to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
Installation DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box.
Installation PC Setup How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz. 2. Use the Monitor’s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. • If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of either RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT to display the PC on the monitor.
Installation Monitor Display Specifications • RGB Input (PC ) Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 800x600 832x624 848x480 Vertical Horizontal Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 Resolution 31.500 60.00 37.799 70.00 39.375 75.00 85.03 48.363 60.00 31.469 59.94 56.476 70.06 35.000 66.66 60.023 75.02 37.861 72.80 68.677 85.00 37.500 75.00 54.348 60.05 43.269 85.00 63.995 70.01 35.156 56.25 67.500 75.00 37.879 60.31 77.487 85.00 48.077 72.18 68.681 75.06 46.
Operation Operation Turning 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 switch on. Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1.
Operation Picture Menu Options 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.
Operation Fleshtone ( RGB-DTV, RGB-DTV, and DVI-DTV Mode only) - Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. PICTURE button to select the PICTURE menu. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E 2. Press the G button and then use button to select Fleshtone. D /E 3. Press the G button and then use F /G button to make appropriate adjustments. APC ACC G Fleshtone Contrast • The adjustment range is 0 ~ 3. 0 100 Brightness 55 Color 4. Press the OK button to save.
Operation Sound Menu Options 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. SRS TSXT Flat Music Movie Sports Off • You can also adjust DASP in the SOUND menu.
Operation Manual Sound Control ( DASP set to Off option) - You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer. SOUND DASP 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SOUND menu. BBE AVL 2. Press the G button and then use D (Balance, Treble, Bass). /E 3. Press the G button and then use F /G button to select the desired sound option button to make appropriate adjustments. Balance 0G Treble 50 Bass 50 L R 4. Press the OK button to save.
Operation T imer Menu Options 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 G Clock -- : -- AM Off timer On timer Auto off 5. Press the OK button to save. Prev.
Operation Special Menu Options 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 2. Press the G 3. Press the G /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. SPECIAL button and then use D /E button to select Key lock.
Operation Special Menu Options continued 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. SPECIAL Language Key lock ISM Method Low power • When you select On, the screen darkens. G Set ID 4. Press the OK button to save. On Off Demo OSD Rotate Menu Prev.
Operation Screen Menu Options 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 Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. The Auto config. and Manual config. are not active in DVI mode. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E /E button to select the SCREEN menu.
Operation Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only) SCREEN 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 Manual config.. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to to select Phase or Clock. 4. Use the F /G button to make appropriate adjustments. Auto config. ARC Position Manual config G Reset Phase 0 Clock 0 • The Phase adjustment range is 0 ~ 30. • The Clock adjustment range is -127 ~ +128. 5.
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (Video, (Video, S-Video S-Video and Component 480i modes only) - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. SCREEN 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. Screen adj. ARC button to select YNR. D /E D /E /E Cinema G YNR button to select On or Off. 4. Press the OK button to save.
Operation PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/Double W indow Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your Monitor 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 Monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen.
External Control Device Setup 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.
External Control Device Setup Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 31. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E /E SPECIAL button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select Set ID. Language Key lock ISM Method Low power 3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to adjust Set ID to choose the desired monitor ID number. The adjustment range of Set ID is 1 ~ 99.
External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control.
External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP / DW (Command2:n) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. G To control the PIP (Picture In picture)/DW (Double Window). You can also control the PIP/DW using the PIP/DW button on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu. Transmission Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.
External Control Device Setup 18. Bass (Command2:s) 23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$) G To adjust bass. You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu. G To adjust blue in color temperature. Transmission Transmission [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31. Acknowledgement Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 3’ as shown below.
External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Transmission G To adjust main window size in Double Window mode. Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Normal 1: White wash Acknowledgement 30. Picture Size Setting for Double Window mode (Command2:t) 2: Orbiter 3: Inversion [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [j][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 14 Acknowledgement [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 27.
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.
IR Codes Code (Hexa) 00 01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0B 5A D8 BF C6 D5 0E 43 44 4D 52 60 61 63 64 62 7B 79 76 77 AF 99 36 Plasma Monitor Function UP (D) DOWN (E) VOL (G) VOL (F) POWER POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE 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 INPUT SELECT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT DVI RGB SLEEP MENU OK APC DASP PIP/DW SUB INPUT SWAP WIN.SIZE WIN.
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. • Check to see if there is any object between the Monitor and the remote control causing obstruction.
Maintenance & Specification Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
LG ELECTRONICS, INC. PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma Display Panel 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.
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 adjustments damage caused by other system
