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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.

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MODELS:

DU-42PX41X/51X

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

TM

R

TruSurround XT

PLASMA TV

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for DU-42PX41X

Page 1: ...erence 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 Model Number Serial Number MODELS DU 42PX41X 51X LG Electronics U S A Inc TM R TruSurround XT PLASMA TV OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorie...

Page 3: ...ow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A...

Page 4: ...ets loose or damaged wall outlets extension cords frayed power cords or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire Periodically examine the cord of your appliance and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration unplug it discontinue use of the appliance and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an autho...

Page 5: ...r plasma display to a PC and you can use it for conferencing games and Internet browsing The Picture in Picture feature allows you to view your PC and video images simultaneously Versatile The light weight and thin size makes it easy to install your plasma display in a variety of locations where conventional TVs will not fit The PDP Manufacturing Process a few minute colored dots may be present on...

Page 6: ... TV Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls MENU Button TV VIDEO Button VOLUME F G Buttons CHANNEL E D Buttons INDEX Switches LED Display on or off TV GUIDE Button Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator Illuminates orange in stand by mode Illuminates green when the TV is turned on If power isn t turn on in red contact your service center ...

Page 7: ...ectly or through your cable box RGB AUDIO INPUT Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the appro priate input port Digital Audio DVI Digital Visual Interface Component2 Input Digital Audio Output Connect digital audio from various types of equipment Note In standby mode these ports will not work DVD DTV Input Component 1 2 Connect a component video audio device to these jacks Monitor Ou...

Page 8: ... the TV as shown Install the TV brackets on the TV as shown Insert the 2 bolts and tighten securely in the upper holes on the bracket Install the wall brackets on the wall with 4 bolts not supplied with the product as shown Match the height of the TV brackets and the wall brack ets Check to be sure the brackets are tightened securely Secure the TV assembly to the wall with strong strings or wound ...

Page 9: ...Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup The tv guide on screen system 4 inches 4 inches 2 36 inches 4 inches 2 inches Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation allow a clearance of 4 on each side and the top 2 36 on the bottom and 2 from the wall Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup The tv...

Page 10: ...ntenna 2 Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT Multi family Dwellings Apartments Connect to wall antenna socket Single family Dwellings Houses Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna Outdoor Antenna Wall Antenna Socket VHF Antenna UHF Antenna RF Coaxial Wire 75 ohm Bronze Wire Turn clockwise to tighten Bronze Wire Be careful not to bend the bronze wire when connec...

Page 11: ... the VCR owner s manual 3 Select the input source with using the VIDEO button on the remote control If connected to A V INPUT select Video input source Do not connect to both Video and S Video at the same time VCR Setup VCR Setup T CE AUDIO R L OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L MONO V I D E O S R E M O T E C O N T R O L CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2...

Page 12: ...he figure Note If your DVD player does not have component video output use S Video How to use 1 Turn on the DVD player insert a DVD 2 Use the VIDEO button on the remote control to select Component 1 or Component 2 If connected to S VIDEO select the Video or Front Video external input source 3 Refer to the DVD player s manual for operating instructions External External A V Source Setup A V Source ...

Page 13: ...PUT RGB INPUT VIDEO HDMI 2 HDMI DVI COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L MONO V I D E O S R E M O T E C O N T R O L CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD DTV INPUT IEEE 1394 COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 VIDEO AUDIO Cable R AUDIO L RGB DTV OUTPUT B R R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL R AUDIO L DVI DTV OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL HDMI DTV OUTPUT Digital Set top Box or or or or Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i Compo...

Page 14: ...aphic card can not be changed change the PC graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card Notes Depending on the graphics card DOS mode may not work if you use a HDMI to DVI cable Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV s screen for a long period of time The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible The synchronization inp...

Page 15: ...EE 1394 Cable The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV s MONITOR OUTPUT See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device s input settings Note Component RGB PC RGB DTV HDMI DVI DTV input sources cannot be used for Monitor out AUDIO R L AUDIO INPUT RGB INP...

Page 16: ... Devices have DVI Output Connector Source Devices connect to DTV with HDMI to DVI Cable not supplied with the product If Source Devices support Auto DVI automatically Source Devices divert output resolution in 1280x720p But if not resolution divert Manually Setting for reference Manual of Source Devices To get the best picture quality adjust the DVD Player or Set Top Box output resolution to 1280 ...

Page 17: ...upplied with the product HDMI to DVI Cable not supplied with the product Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable not supplied with the product Analog Audio Cable RCA type not supplied with the product Analog Audio Cable Stereo to RCA type not supplied with the product ...

Page 18: ...Devices connected HDMI DVI Input output PC Resolution VGA SVGA XGA Position Size may not fit to Screen As shown the lower picture press the ADJUST button to adjust the screen Position of TV SET and contact an PC graphics card service center When Source Devices connected HDMI DVI Input output TV SET Resolution 480p 720p 1080i TV SET Display fit EIA CEA 861 B Specification to Screen If not refer to ...

Page 19: ...ot provide listings for satellite services RS 232C INPUT CONTROL SERVICE DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL DVI INPUT COMPONENT2 INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT HDMI 2 HDMI DVI V I D E O S R E M O T E C O N T R O L CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT IEEE 1394 Cable S VIDEO OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 3 4 OUTPUT SWITCH ANT IN ANT OUT How to connect VCR and Cable Box 1 Antenna Service 2 Cable Service without a Cable Box RS 23...

Page 20: ...ENT INPUT 1 R L MONO V I D E O S R E M O T E C O N T R O L CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 VIDEO AUDIO Cable S VIDEO OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 3 4 OUTPUT SWITCH ANT IN ANT OUT IEEE 1394 HDMI 2 HDMI DVI AUDIO R L VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L MONO V I D E O S R E M O T E C O N T R O L CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT ...

Page 21: ...he reminder screen from appearing upon power On How to use 1 Screen 1 Country This screen asks you the location of your TV Use the D E button to highlight a country Press ENTER to display Screen 2 2 Welcome Screen The TV Guide On Screen system s Welcome Screen appears by pressing the TV Guide key when you power On your TV if you previously skipped Set up TV Guide On Screen now on the Reminder Scre...

Page 22: ...n to move to another field Press ENTER to display Screen 3 Option 2 If you selected Canada in Screen 1 you see the Postal Code screen You input characters by using the D E button and then the F G but ton to move to another field Press ENTER to display Screen 3 3 Screen 3 Do you have Cable If you select Yes you see Screen 4 If you select No you see Screen 12 4 Screen 4 Do you have a Cable Box If yo...

Page 23: ...e Box Configuration Diagram The diagram shows the correct way to install the G LINK Cable from the back of the device to the cable box Make sure the G LINK Cable is properly installed Press ENTER to display Screen 8 5 Screen 5 Which TV input is the cable box plugged into If you select Cable you see Screen 6 If you make any other choice you see Screen 7 ...

Page 24: ...ns and press ENTER to display Screen 10 10 Screen 10 Cable Box Code Testing When testing is done Screen 11 displays automatically 11 Screen 11 Cable Box Tuned to Channel 9 If you select Yes you see Screen 12 If you select No a different code is tested in Screen 10 Note Many Cable Boxes require testing more than one code If you select Test this code again the same code is tested again in Screen 10 ...

Page 25: ...settings correct If you select Yes you see Screen 14 If you select No you see Screen 1 12 Screen 12 Do you have an antenna connected If you select Yes you see Screen 13 Note If you selected No in Screen 3 then you must select Yes in this screen to receive a channel lineup and listings If you select No you see Screen 13 ...

Page 26: ...reen 18 16 Screen 16 VCR Configuration Diagram This screen shows the correct way to install the G LINK Cable from the back of the TV to the Recording device Make sure the G LINK Cable is properly installed Press ENTER and you see Screen 17 15 Screen 15 Is a VCR Connected If you select Yes you see Screen 16 If you select No you see Screen 21 ...

Page 27: ...reen 19 VCR Code Testing When testing is done Screen 20 displays automatically 20 Screen 20 VCR Tuned to Channel 9 If you select Yes you see Screen 21 If you select No a different code is tested in Screen 19 Note Many VCRs require testing more than one code If you select Test this code again the same code is tested again in Screen 19 ...

Page 28: ...de Press ENTER to watch TV Notes The TV Guide On Screen system receives program listings data through your cable or over the air video signal In order to receive regular program listings please remember to do the following 1 Turn OFF your TV when it is not in use Do not unplug the power cord 2 If you have a Cable box connected leave it ON 3 If you have a VCR connected turn it OFF when not in use D...

Page 29: ...Ω 16 770 000 256 steps of each R G and B 32 104 F 0 40 C Less than 80 6561 feet 2000m 47 8 1216 27 2 691 10 7 271 4 88 54 40 16 1024x768 Dot 55 2 1402 31 4 798 5 11 9 302 5 122 55 3 1366 x 768 Dot Width inches mm Height inches mm Depth inches mm Weight pounds kg Resolution Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Hu...

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