Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MU-42PZ11, MU-42PZ15 LG Electronics
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PLASMA MONIT OR ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME P/NO : 3828V A0296J (NF01DC) PLASMA MONIT OR Please read this owner ’s manual carefully before operating the Monitor .
FCC NOTICE • MU-42PZ1 1/A/B/G/K/S : A Class A digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Keep this manual with Monitor for future easy refer- ence) T able of Contents First step W ARNINGS ..............................................................4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................5 Monitor Overview Front Panel Controls .
4 W ARNINGS W ARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
5 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Important safeguards for you and your new product Y our product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The openings should never be blocked by placing 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 ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer ’ s instructions have been adhered to.
7 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
8 Front Panel Controls ON/OFF ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME INPUT SELECT VOLUME Main power button INPUT SELECT button Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates green when the Mo.
9 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connection Panel Overview P YP (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AC INPUT B R Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ).
10 Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories - When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor . POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC STILL PIP PIP INPUT MENU MUTE OK VOL POWER STOP PLA Y FF REC REW P/STILL VOL POSITION / TWIN PICTURE POWER SLEEP (Refer to p.
11 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others A S m a r k L G T V 1.5V 1.
12 Monitor Installation - It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound.
13 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Desktop Pedestal Installation • The Monitor can be installed on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘ Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide ’ .
14 VCR Setup Tips • T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance (20 inches or more) between the VCR and monitor . S-VIDEO OUT IN (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO < Back panel of VCR >.
15 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others P YP (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AC INPUT B R Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) PP CO M PON EN T(480i/48.
16 Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter , you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box.
17 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 Ω ) RL R AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) L PP CO M.
18 DVD Setup • Connect DVD video inputs to Y , P B , P R of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of A V INPUT . How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) How to use • T urn on the DVD player , and insert a DVD.
19 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others DTV Setup - T o watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET -TOP BOX. - Y ou can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode.
20 PC Setup - See your computer ’ s image on the monitor . • Press POWER button on the PC and press ON/OFF button on the Monitor . After this press button on the Monitor or press POWER button on the remote control. • Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select RGB .
21 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Tips • Synchronization input form : separate Displayable Monitor Specification 640x350 640x400 31.468 70.09 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.
22 3 2 PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Select RGB first, see page 1 1. - Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on. - Use the monitor ’ s remote control to make adjustments. 1 Press the MENU button to show a menu on screen. Press the G button and then press the D / E or F / G buttons to select a feature you want to use.
23 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections 1 3 PC Mode Adjustments Press the D / E button to select SCREEN and then press the G button. If picture needs to be adjusted more after Auto adjustment, you can manually adjust the image position and PHASE .
24 3 2 1 Press the D / E button to select SCREEN and then press the G button. Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually READY Press the D / E button to select V -POSITION or H-POSITION and then press the G button. • The adjustment range of V -POSITION is -50 ~ +50.
25 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections 3 2 1 Press the D / E button to select SCREEN and then press the G button.
26 Picture In Picture (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. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP .
27 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections Selecting the source input signal Press the PIP INPUT button in PIP mode. • Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle VIDEO , S-VIDEO and COMPONENT .
28 3 2 1 Use the D / E buttons to select PIP and then press the G button. READY Press the D / E button to select SOUND SELECT and then press the G button.
29 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections Using the remote control Installing batteries • Open the battery compartme.
30 T urning on the Monitor 3 2 1 2 1 - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor . T urning on the Monitor just after installation T urning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) Connect power cord correctly . Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor .
31 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Selecting language for the menus 3 2 1 READY Press the D / E button to select LAN- GUAGE and then press the G button. Press the D / E button to select the desired language.
32 1 3 2 Press the MENU button. Press the D / E button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below . Checking features Press the G button to select a feature to adjust, and then press the D / E or F / G buttons to adjust the selected item.
33 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Setting Sleep T imer Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time Press the SLEEP button to set sleep time.
34 2 1 APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the APC button. Press the APC or F / G buttons to select your desired picture condition. • Each press of F / G buttons changes the screen display as shown below . • Y ou can also select CLEAR , SOFT or USER in the PIC- TURE menu.
35 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others 2 1 READY Example : Changing the contrast. Press the D / E button to select CON- TRAST and then press the G button. • Adjust BRIGHTNESS , COLOR , TINT and SHARPNESS in the same way .
36 DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. 3 1 READY Press the D / E button to select DRP and then press the G button. Press the OK button to exit. APC G DRP G CONTRAST 100 G BRIGHTNESS 50 G COLOR 50 G TINT 0 G SHARPNESS 50 G CLEAR SOFT PICTURE DRP 2 Press the D / E button to select CLEAR or SOFT .
37 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Adjusting sound Manual setting 2 1 READY Example : Adjustment treble Use the D / E buttons to select TREBLE and then press the G button.
38 Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. 1 Press the DASP button.
39 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Special features Others Picture & Sound A VL (Auto V olume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. 3 1 READY Press the D / E button to select AV L and then press the G button.
40 Using Still function 1 2 Press the STILL button. • The image displayed is frozen(still). • The sub picture is stilled in PIP mode. • In PIP mode, the sub (inset) picture is frozen. <Moving image> <Still image> T o return to normal viewing, press the STILL button again.
41 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others 3 2 1 READY Use the D / E button to select SCREEN and then press the G button. Use the D / E buttons to select TV or VC R . • Select the VC R option if watching a VCR.
42 Adjusting OSD T ransparency T o make the menus clear or opaque 3 2 1 READY Press the D / E button to select TRANSP ARENCY and then press the G button. Press the F / G buttons to adjust OSD transparency . • The adjustment range of TRANSP ARENCY is 1 ~ 4.
43 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others READY Press the MENU button and then press the D / E button to select SPECIAL menu. Press the G button. MENU VOL Adjusting color temperature 3 2 1 Press the D / E button to select COLOR TEMP .
44 Setting picture format Press the ARC button to select a desired picture format. • Y ou can also select 16:9 , 4:3 or ZOOM in the SPECIAL menu. • Each time you press ARC or F / G buttons, you can select 16:9 , 4:3 or ZOOM alternatively .
45 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others - 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 .
46 RS-232C configurations 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR CTS RTS PC 7-wire configuration (Standard RS-232C cable) DB 9 Control line 3 2 5 6 4 8 7 PDP DB 9 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 .
47 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Others Special features 1 Use the D / E buttons to select SET ID and then press the G button. • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . SET ID READY Press the MENU button and then press the D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu.
48 External Control Device Adjustments Communication Parameters Command Reference List - The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor ’s functions using an external control device.
49 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Others Special features 01. Power (Command:p) G T o control Power On/Off of the Monitor . T ransmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On * Example : Power on for set ID No.
50 External Control Device Adjustments * Real data mapping 0 : Step 0 A : Step 10 F : Step 15 10 : Step 16 64 : Step 100 06. V olume control (Command:v) G T o adjust volume. Y ou can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘ Real data mapping ’ as shown below .
51 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Others Special features 12. OSD select (Command:d) G T o select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.
52 External Control Device Adjustments * COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal. 16. PIP sound select (Command:u) G T o select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP .
53 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Maintenance Cleaning the screen 1. Here ’ s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. W et a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
54 No output from one of the speakers • Adjust BALANCE in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.37) T roubleshooting check list No picture & No sound • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • 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.
55 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Product specifications MODEL Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Resolution Color MU-42PZ1 1/A/B/G/K/S MU-42PZ15/A/B/G/K/S 41.
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