Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RU-42PX20 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 W ARNING : 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 Important safeguards for you and your new product Y our product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind.
4 Plasma TV Safety Instructions Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Po wer Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC A.
Owner ’s Manual 5 Introduction Contents Contents W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . .
6 Plasma TV Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology . It is currently 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 Controls Controls ON/OFF TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH ON/OFF Button - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . - This manual explains the features available on the RU-42PX10 TVs.
8 Plasma TV Introduction Connection Options Connection Options RGB INPUT Antenna AUDIO INPUT DVI INPUT S-VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL AC INPUT AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 MONITOR OUTPUT A/.
Owner ’s Manual 9 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV . POWER MUTE TV/VIDEO MULTIMEDIA MTS CAPTION CH CH VOL ENTER 123 456 789 0 VOL ARC MENU FCR PIP/DW APC DASP REVIEW SPLIT ZOOM PIP CH + SLEEP PIP CH - PIP INPUT WIN.
10 Plasma TV Installation - Secure the TV assembly by attaching it to a wall for additional support. Attaching the Attaching the TV assembly to the wall TV assembly to the wall Installation Installati.
Owner ’s Manual 11 Installation - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed.
12 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 13 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 equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure.
14 Plasma TV Installation How to connect Use the TV ’ s COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) INPUT jacks, RGB or DVI port for video connections, depending on your set-top box connections available. Then, make the corresponding audio connections. How to use 1.
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16 Plasma TV Operation Operation Operation - The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. 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 Language .
Owner ’s Manual 17 Operation - Y ou can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually . 1. Use the D / E or NUMBER buttons to select the channel number you want to add or delete. 2. Press the MEMOR Y/ERASE button. 3. Use the MEMOR Y/ERASE button to select Memory or Erase .
18 Plasma TV Operation - Favorite Channels is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to 8 channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the CHANNEL menu.
Owner ’s Manual 19 Operation - XD is LG Electronic ’ s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. - When selecting APC options (Daylight, Optimum and Night time), XD is auto- matically change to On.
20 Plasma TV Operation - Y ou can adjust picture contrast, brightness, color , sharpness, and tint options to the levels you prefer . 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the PICTURE menu.
Owner ’s Manual 21 Operation 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below . DASP DASP (Digital (Digital Auto Sound Processing) Auto Sound Processing) • Y ou can also adjust DASP in the SOUND menu.
22 Plasma TV Operation 1. Press the MTS button repeatedly . Stereo/SAP Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup Broadcasts Setup • Select mono sound mode if the signal is not clear or in poor signal reception areas. • Stereo , SAP modes are available only if included on the broadcast signal.
Owner ’s Manual 23 Operation T T imer Menu Options imer Menu Options CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu Auto Manual Time zone Auto PBS Channel TV 2 Daylight Saving Auto Clock G Off timer On timer Auto off CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev.
24 Plasma TV Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu On Off Clock Off timer On timer Auto off G Auto Of Auto Of f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the TIMER menu.
Owner ’s Manual 25 Operation Key Lock Key Lock - The TV 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 TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV of f.
26 Plasma TV Operation Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued Low Power Low Power XD Demo XD Demo - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu.
Owner ’s Manual 27 Operation Closed Captions Closed Captions 2. An old, bad, or illegally recorded tape is being played. 3. Strong, random signals from a car or airplane interfere with the TV signal. 4. The signal from the antenna is weak. 5. The program wasn ’ t captioned when it was produced, trans- mitted, or taped.
28 Plasma TV Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Auto Adjustment Adjustment - RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn ’ t work for RGB-DTV mode.
Owner ’s Manual 29 Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu TV VCR Screen adj. G ARC Cinema YNR Reset CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev.
30 Plasma TV Operation CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu On Off Screen adj. ARC Cinema YNR G Reset CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW LOCK Prev. Menu T o set Screen adj. ARC Cinema YNR Reset G - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen.
Owner ’s Manual 31 Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V -Chip) is used to block pro- gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station.
32 Plasma TV Operation - PIP lets you view 2 dif ferent inputs pictures (sources) on your TV 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 TV screen at the same time.
Owner ’s Manual 33 External Control Device Setup No. Pin name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (Transmit data) 4 DTR (DTE side ready) 5 GND 6 DSR (DCE side ready) 7 RTS (Ready to send) 8 C.
34 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . - Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping 1 ’ . See page 35. • Baud rate :9600 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Owner ’s Manual 35 External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the TV . Y ou can also select an input source using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control.
36 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 17. T reble (Command2:r) G T o adjust treble. Y ou can also adjust treble in the Sound menu. T ransmission Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 1 ’ . See page 35. [k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 09.
Owner ’s Manual 37 External Control Device Setup 21. Red Adjustment (Command2:v) G T o adjust red in color temperature. T ransmission Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 3 ’ as shown right. [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 22.
38 Plasma TV External Control Device Setup 26. ISM Method (Command2:p) G T o avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. T ransmission Data 0: Normal 1: White wash 2: Orbiter 3: Inversion [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 27.
Owner ’s Manual 39 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
40 Plasma TV IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note 00 01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0B 98 D6 5A D0 BF D4 C6 D5 0E 43 44 4D 52 60 61 63 64 62 71 72 7B 79 76 77 AF 1E 1A 54 55 0A 39 99.
Owner ’s Manual 41 T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the Sound menu. (Refer to p.22) 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 .
42 Plasma TV Maintenance & Specification 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.
Y our 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 .
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