Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42PX3DLV LG Electronics
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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.
2 Plasma TV Warning/Caution W ARNING/CAUTION : 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.
Owner ’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT 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 appara- tus.
4 Plasma TV Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Owner ’s Manual 5 Contents After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. W arning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Plasma TV Introduction 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.
Owner ’s Manual 7 Introduction - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls MENU VOL CH TV/VID.
8 Plasma TV Introduction R S-VIDEO VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO A/V 2 REMOTE CONTROL RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 1 RL DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) DVI INPUT COMPONENT.
Owner ’ s Manual 9 Installation MODE FLASHBK FREEZE TV/VIDEO SA P E X IT TIM E R CC XD COMP/RGB/DVI INFO SURF Installing Batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity (+ with +, - with -).
10 Plasma TV Installation MODE FLASHBK FREEZE TV/VIDEO SA P E X IT TIM E R CC XD COMP/RGB/DVI INFO SURF LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons of selected mode. NUMBER buttons VCR/DVD BUTTONS • Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players.
Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation Installation Installation Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord MODE FLASHBK S A P COMP/RGB/DVI TV/VIDEO E X IT INFO TI M ER C C Remote Control 75 Ω Round Cable Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display .
12 Plasma TV Installation • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally . GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
Owner ’ s Manual 13 Installation - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed.
14 Plasma TV 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.
Owner ’ s Manual 15 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 equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure.
16 Plasma TV Installation Send the TV ’ s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port. How to connect 1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port. 2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio optical input on the audio equipment.
Owner ’ s Manual 17 Installation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. 2. Use the TV ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital V isual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector .
18 Plasma TV Operation Operation Operation - Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. (For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - Y ou can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source.
Owner ’ s Manual 19 Operation T urning on the TV just after installation T urning on the TV (power cord is still connected) 1. Connect power cord correctly . 2. Press the button on the TV . At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the POWER button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on.
20 Plasma TV Operation - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the SETUP menu.
Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a DTV chan- nel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel.
22 Plasma TV Operation - Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select the desired picture option ( Contrast , Brightness , Color , Sharpness , or Tint ) .
Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. 1. Press the EZ SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below: Off (your own settings), Normal , Stadium , Theater , and Music .
24 Plasma TV Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Front Surround . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Off , 3D EchoSound System or SRS (Sound Retrieval System) TruSurround XT .
Owner ’ s Manual 25 Operation 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select TV Speaker . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select On or Off .
26 Plasma TV Operation - T imer function operates only if current time has been set. - Off-T imer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set both set to the same time.
Owner ’ s Manual 27 Operation Auto Of Auto Of f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off vertically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Auto Off .
28 Plasma TV Operation Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV , you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.
Owner ’ s Manual 29 Operation Caption Mode Caption Mode Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. - Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen usually the program's dialog.
30 Plasma TV Operation - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Caption Option . 3.
Owner ’ s Manual 31 Operation Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display's power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Low Power .
32 Plasma TV Operation 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.
Owner ’ s Manual 33 Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the G G button • Enter the password as requested. • The TV is set up with the initial password “ 7-7-7-7 ” .
34 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 (Cle.
Owner ’ s Manual 35 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping ’ . See page 36. • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
36 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the TV . T ransmission Data 0: DTV 1: Analog 2: Video 1 3: Video 2 4: Compone.
Owner ’ s Manual 37 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command:i) G T o adjust the screen color. Y ou can also adjust color in the Video menu. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping ’ . See page 36. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
38 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 17. Color T emperature (Command:u) G T o adjust color temperature. Y ou can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. T ransmission Data 0: Medium 1: Cool 2: Warm [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
Owner ’ s Manual 39 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV . G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
40 Plasma TV IR Codes 0B 98 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB 92 D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 76 77 AF R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C .
Owner ’ s Manual 41 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.
42 Plasma TV 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 0.
Owner ’ s Manual 43 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 0.
44 Plasma TV T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO 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 .
Owner ’ s Manual 45 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.
46 Plasma TV Specification • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. Product Specifications Product Specifications MODELS AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, A TSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 135, CADTV 1 ~ 135, DTV 2 ~ 69 75 Ω 32 ~ 104 ° F (0 ~ 40 ° C) Less than 80% 47.
Y our L G Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this w a r r ant y, a t L G E s option, if it p r o v es to be defectiv e i n material or workmanship under normal use,.
a TO CONTACT THE LGE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BY MAIL: LGE Customer Inter activ e Center P . O . B o x 240007 201 James R ecord R oad Huntsville, Alabama 35824 http://www .lgservice.com FOR SERVICE: Before you call for warranty service, check your operating guide — you may avoid a service call.
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