LG MU-42PZ11, MU-42PZ15 - Manuals

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Keep this manualwith Monitor forfuture easy refer-ence) Table of Contents First stepWARNINGS ..............................................................4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................5 Monitor OverviewFront Panel Controls .................................................

Page 4 - WARNINGS; WARNING

4 WARNINGS WA R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ...

Page 5 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improperuse can result in potential electrical...

Page 6 - Outdoor Antenna Grounding

6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The openings should never be blocked byplacing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, orother similar surface. This product shouldnot be placed in a built-in installation suchas a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-tion is provided or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adhe...

Page 7 - Damage Requiring Service

7 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others product through openings as they maytouch dangerous voltage points or short-outparts that could result in a fire or electricshock. Never spill liquid of any kind on theproduct. ...

Page 8 - Front Panel Controls

8 Front Panel Controls ON/OFF ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME INPUT SELECT VOLUME Main power button INPUT SELECT button Power standby indicatorIlluminates red in standbymode Illuminates greenwhen the Monitor isturned on Sub power button VOLUME ( F F , G G ) buttons Remote control sensor <Front Panel C...

Page 9 - Connection Panel Overview; Back Panel

9 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connection Panel Overview P Y P (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AC INPUT B R Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) P P COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) B R RGB-PC INP...

Page 10 - Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories

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 PLAY FF REC REW P/STILL VOL POSITION / TWIN PICTURE POWER SLEEP (Refer to p.33) APC (R...

Page 11 - Accessories

11 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others AS mark LG TV 1.5V 1.5V Accessories D-sub 15 pin cable Power cord POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC STILL PIP PIP INPUT MENU MUTE OK VOL POWER STOP PLAY FF REC REW P/STILL ...

Page 12 - Monitor Installation; Wall Mount Installation; Tips

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. - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing).- Your MU-42PZ11/15 series models (Monitor) can be installed...

Page 13 - Desktop Pedestal Installation

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 Gui...

Page 14 - VCR Setup

14 VCR Setup Tips • To 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 > - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to a VCR, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Moni...

Page 15 - To watch VCR

15 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others P Y P (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AC INPUT B R Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) P P COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) B R RGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA) EXTERNA...

Page 16 - Cable TV Setup; To watch cable TV

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 programmingwithout a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. TV VCR RF Cable (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPE...

Page 17 - To watch external AV source; External AV Source Setup

17 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 Ω ) R L R AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) L P P COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) B R RGB-DTV INPUT RGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA) (480p/720p...

Page 18 - DVD Setup; How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player)

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 AV INPUT. How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) How to use • Turn on the DVD player, and insert a DVD.• Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote co...

Page 19 - DTV Setup; How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box

19 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX.- You can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a...

Page 20 - PC Setup

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 orpress POWER button on the remote control. • Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select RGB . • Set the resolution of ...

Page 21 - Displayable Monitor Specification; Resolution

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 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66 37....

Page 23 - PC Mode Adjustments; SCREEN; Auto adjustment; READY; SPECIAL

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 canmanually adjust ...

Page 24 - Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually

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. • The adjustment range of H-...

Page 25 - Picture Phase Adjustments

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. Picture Phase Adjustments READY • If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if ...

Page 26 - Press the PIP 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. - This function works only in the following re...

Page 27 - Selecting the source input signal; Press the PIP INPUT button in PIP mode.; Press the POSITION button in PIP mode.

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 . COMPONENT source on...

Page 28 - Selecting PIP sound options

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. • Each time you press D / E button, you toggle between SOUND [ M ] or SOUND [ S ]. Press the D / E buttons to select main image sound ( SOUND [ M...

Page 29 - Using the remote control; Notes for using the remote control

29 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections Using the remote control Installing batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries withcorrect polarity, match “+” wi...

Page 30 - Turning on the Monitor; Turning on the Monitor just after installation

30 Turning on the Monitor 3 2 1 2 1 - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) Connect power cord correctly. Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, t...

Page 31 - Selecting language for the menus

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. Pre...

Page 32 - Checking features

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. • Press the OK button to exit. APC G DRP G CONTRAS...

Page 33 - Setting Sleep Timer; Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time

33 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Setting Sleep Timer Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset time Press the SLEEP button to set sleep time.Each time you press SLEEP button, the next pre-set setting ti...

Page 34 - buttons to select your; Auto picture control; Use APC to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance

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. • You can also select CLEAR , SOFT or USER in the PIC- TURE menu. User refers to adjustments you m...

Page 35 - Adjusting picture appearance

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 ...

Page 36 - DRP improves image outlines in dark screens.

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 / ...

Page 37 - Adjusting sound; Manual setting

37 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Adjusting sound Manual setting 2 1 READY Example : Adjustment trebleUse the D / E buttons to select TREBLE and then press the G button. • Adjust BASS and BALANCE in the same wa...

Page 38 - Auto Sound Control; Press the DASP button.; buttons to select a sound

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 levelsbased on the program content. 1 Press the DASP button. 2 Press the DASP or F / G buttons t...

Page 39 - ON

39 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Special features Others Picture & Sound AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. 3 1 READY Press the D / E button to select AVL and then press the G button....

Page 40 - Using Still function; Press the STILL 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> To return to normal viewing, press the STILL buttonagain. Tips • If still pic...

Page 41 - Using the screen options

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 VCR . • Select the VCR option if watching a VCR. • Select t...

Page 42 - Adjusting OSD Transparency; To make the menus clear or opaque

42 Adjusting OSD Transparency To make the menus clear or opaque 3 2 1 READY Press the D / E button to select TRANSPARENCY and then press the G button. Press the F / G buttons to adjust OSD transparency. • The adjustment range of TRANSPARENCY is 1 ~ 4. Press the OK button to exit. Press the MENU butt...

Page 43 - Adjusting color temperature; RED

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 sel...

Page 44 - Setting picture format

44 Setting picture format Press the ARC button to select a desired pictureformat. • You 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. ARC F 16 : 9 G <16:9> <4:3> <Zoom> ARC F 4 : ...

Page 45 - How to connect external control equipment; External Control Device Setup

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 controlsystem) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. P Y P (+) ( ) (+) ( ...

Page 47 - SET ID

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 ...

Page 48 - External Control Device Adjustments

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. • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None • Stop bit : 1 bit • Communication code : ...

Page 53 - Maintenance; Cleaning the screen; Cleaning the cabinet

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. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener...

Page 54 - Troubleshooting check list

54 No output from one of the speakers • Adjust BALANCE in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.37) Troubleshooting 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’...

Page 55 - Product specifications; MODEL; Power requirement

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-42PZ11/A/B/G/K/S MU-42PZ15/...