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Owner’s Manual   25

Operation

T

T

ime Menu Options

ime Menu Options

SETUP

VIDEO

AUDIO

TIME

OPTION

LOCK

Prev.

Auto Clock

G

Manual Clock

Off Timer

On Timer

Sleep Timer

Auto Off

Off

On

Time Zone   Eastern

MENU

SETUP

VIDEO

AUDIO

TIME

OPTION

LOCK

Prev.

Auto Clock

Manual Clock

Off Timer

On Timer

G

Sleep Timer

Auto Off

Off

On

Time   6    :   30   AM

Ch.         TV  2-0

Vol              17

MENU

SETUP

VIDEO

AUDIO

TIME

OPTION

LOCK

Prev.

Auto Clock

Manual Clock

G

Off Timer

On Timer

Sleep Timer

Auto Off

Year        - - - -

Date    - -    /    - -

Time    - -    :    - -    

MENU

- Timer function operates only if current time has been set.
- Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set both set to the same time.
- The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work.
- If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Timer function, the TV will automatically revert to

standby mode.

On/Of

On/Of

T

T

imer Setup

imer Setup

1. Press the MENU button and then use 

E

button to select the 

TIME

menu.

2. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Off Timer

or 

On Timer

.

3. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select

On

.

• To cancel 

On

/

Off timer

function, select 

Off

.

4. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to set the hour.

5. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to set the minutes.

6. For only 

On timer

function

Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select the channel at turn-on.

Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to set the sound level at turn-on.

7. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the

previous menu.

Auto Clock Setup

Auto Clock Setup

- The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal.  
- The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station.
- Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.

1. Press the MENU button and then use 

E

button to select the 

TIME

menu.

2. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Auto Clock

3. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

On

.

4. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select your viewing area time

zone: 

Eastern

Central

Mountain

Pacific

Alaska

, or 

Hawaii

.

5. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to

the previous menu.

Manual Clock Setup

Manual Clock Setup

- If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually.

1. Press the MENU button and then use 

E

button to select the 

TIME

menu.

2. Press the 

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Manual Clock

3. Press the 

G

button and then use 

G

button to select either the year, date, or

time option. Once selected, use the 

E

button to set the year, date, and time

options.

4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to

the previous menu.

Summary of Contents for DU42PX12X - - 42" Plasma TV

Page 1: ...n 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 Model Number Serial Number MODEL DU 50PX10 10C DU 42PX12X 12XC LG Electronics U S A Inc ...

Page 2: ...5 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip ment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that...

Page 3: ...ing of the prod uct should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac turer 8 Transporting Product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 9 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer a...

Page 4: ...ouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service per sonnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall o...

Page 5: ...ption Menu Features Aspect Ratio 27 Caption Caption Mode 28 Caption Option 29 Cinema Mode Setup 29 Demo 29 ISM Method 30 Low power 30 Split Zoom 30 Lock Menu Options Parental Lock Setup 32 PIP Picture in Picture POP Twin Picture Watching PIP POP Twin Picture 33 Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP Twin Picture 33 Swapping the PIP Twin Picture 33 TV Program Selection for PIP 33 Moving the PIP s...

Page 6: ...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 the PDP ...

Page 7: ...somewhat different from your TV This manual explains the features available on the DU 50PX10 series TVs Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON OFF Button Remote Control Sensor VOLUME F G Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates green when the TV is turned on CHANNEL E D Buttons MENU Button TV VIDEO Button ...

Page 8: ...Audio Output Connect digital audio from various types of equipment Note In standby mode these ports will not work Audio Video Input 1 Connect audio video out put from an external device to these jacks DVD DTV Input Component 1 2 Connect a component video audio device to these jacks Monitor Output Connect a second TV or Monitor Remote Control Port Connect your wired remote control here S Video Inpu...

Page 9: ...o the last channel viewed THUMBSTICK Up Down Left Right OK Allows you to navigate the on screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference CHANNEL UP DOWN Selects available channels found with EZ scan EXIT Clears all on screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu VIDEO Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room VOLUME UP DOWN Increases decreases the sound lev...

Page 10: ...ching it to a wall for additional support Attaching the Attaching the TV assembly to the wall TV assembly to the wall Install the TV brackets on the TV as shown Insert the 2 bolts and tighten securely in the holes on the bracket 42 After removing the existing bolts Insert the 4 bolts and tighten securely in the holes on the bracket 50 Install the wall brackets on the wall with 4 bolts not supplied...

Page 11: ... Wall Mount Horizontal installation all Mount Horizontal installation For proper ventilation allow a clearance of 4 on each side and 2 from the wall Detailed installation instruc tions are available from your dealer see the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide 4 inches 4 inches 2 36 inches 4 inches 2 inches Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For prop...

Page 12: ...gnal amplifier If the antenna needs to be split for two TV s install a 2 Way Signal Splitter in the connections If the antenna is not installed properly contact your deal er for assistance 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 Wir...

Page 13: ...PC DTV INPUT RGB INPUT PC DTV INPUT VIDEO INPUT DVD DTV INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO S VIDEO Antenna 1 Analog DTV Antenna 2 DTV S VIDEO OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 3 4 OUTPUT SWITCH ANT OUT ANT IN After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter you can watch cable TV programming The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner devi...

Page 14: ...ent 2 If connected to S VIDEO select the Video 1 or Video 2 external input source 3 Refer to the DVD player s manual for operating instructions External External A V Source Setup A V Source Setup DVD Setup DVD Setup R L AUDIO VIDEO AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 1 R L B INPUT DTV INPUT VIDEO INPUT DVD DTV INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO Antenna 1 Analog DTV Antenn...

Page 15: ...nnect Use the TV s COMPONENT Y PB PR INPUT RGB or DVI jack for video connections depending on your set top box connector Then make the corresponding audio connections How to use 1 Turn on the digital set top box Refer to the owner s manual for the digital set top box 2 Use TV VIDEO or COMP RGB DVI on the remote control to select Component 1 Component 2 RGB DTV or DVI DTV source HDSTB Setup HDSTB S...

Page 16: ... consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card NOTES Depending on the graphics card DOS mode may not work if you use a DVI I cable Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV s screen for a long period of time The fixed image may become per manently imprinted on the screen Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate PC S...

Page 17: ... to make appropriate adjust ments The PHASE adjustment range is 16 16 The CLOCK adjustment range is 30 30 3 Press OK button Adjustment for screen Position Clock and Phase Adjustment for screen Position Clock and Phase Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode 1 Press the ADJUST button and then use D E button to select the RESET option 2 Press OK button and then use F G button to select Yes...

Page 18: ...on the TV Press the ON OFF button on the TV and then press the POWER TV VIDEO COMP RGB DVI CH Number 0 9 button on the remote control to turn the TV on 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 OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Language 3 Press the G button ...

Page 19: ...hannel list from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan channel search A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with OK button Once a channel is highlighted you will be able to see whether the channel is currently added or deleted by referring to the small window at the top left corner of the screen You can create your own Surfchannel list with up to 10 channels I...

Page 20: ...eed to adjust your antenna or digital cable input The higher the signal strength the less likely you are to experience picture degradation Digital DTV Signals May not be available in all areas nor are broadcast on all programs 1 Press the SIGNAL button 2 View the on screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received You can also check the DTV Signal strength with the SE...

Page 21: ...um or Cool 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Color Color T Temperature Control emperature Control Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset values 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the VIDEO menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Video Preset 3 Press the...

Page 22: ... on the program content When adjusting sound options treble bass and front surround manually EZ Sound automatically switches Off Normal Stadium Theater and Music are preset for good sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable Scans for changes in sound level during commercials then adjusts the sound to match the specified audio level SoundRite makes sure that the volume level remains consi...

Page 23: ...turn to TV viewing Stereo SAP Stereo SAP Broadcasts Setup Broadcasts Setup This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP Secondary Audio Program that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the original one Stereo or SAP can be received only when the TV station transmits those signals even though you have selected Stereo or SAP Mono sound...

Page 24: ...TV Speakers On Off Setup f Setup Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev Audio Language EZ SoundRite EZ Sound Balance Treble Bass Front Surround TV Speaker BBE G MENU 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the AUDIO menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select BBE...

Page 25: ...ction Press the G button and then use D E button to select the channel at turn on Press the G button and then use D E button to set the sound level at turn on 7 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal The digital channel signal includes information for...

Page 26: ...tting is cleared when the TV is turned off You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu 1 Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes First the Off option appears on the screen followed by the following sleep timer options 10 20 30 60 90 120 180 and 240 minutes 2 When the number of minutes you want is displayed on the screen press the OK button The timer begins to cou...

Page 27: ...n you want to view a picture with an original 4 3 aspect ratio with black bars appearing at both the left and right sides 16 9 Choose 16 9 when you want to adjust the picture horizontally in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen Horizon Choose Horizon when you want to adjust the picture in a non linear proportion that is more enlarged at both sides to create a spectacular view Zoom 1 Choos...

Page 28: ...ly if they are included on the program 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Caption Mode 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select caption CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 CAPTION The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen usually the audio portion of the pr...

Page 29: ...d color Edge Type Select an edge type Edge Color Select a color for the edges 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev MENU Cinema Mode Setup Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and...

Page 30: ...d on the screen for prolonged periods will result in an ghost image remaining even when you change the image Avoid allowing any fixed image to remain on the TV s screen for a long period of time 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select ISM Method 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select either Nor...

Page 31: ...been shown at the theaters or direct to video movies use the Movie Rating System MPAA only Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters Movie Ratings Blocking Off Permits all programs G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adult only If you set PG 13 G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and ...

Page 32: ...TV programs such as soap operas TV Rating Children Prevents children from watching certain children s TV programs according to the ratings limit set The children rating does not apply to other TV programs Unless you block certain TV programs intend ed for mature audiences in the TV Rating sub menu your children can view those programs TV Rating General Based on the ratings blocks certain TV progra...

Page 33: ...P TV Program Selection for PIP 1 Press the PIP button 2 Select the Analog or DTV option on the Sub input menu or with the PIP INPUT button Use the PIPCH PIPCH button to select a channel for the sub picture Swapping the PIP Swapping the PIP T Twin Picture win Picture Use the SWAP button to switch the main and sub pictures Component 1 Component 2 RGB PC or RGB DTV DVI DTV or DVI PC input sources for...

Page 34: ...he selected channel being searched on the PIP screen to shift it for viewing on the Main screen PIP selection Use D E button to select one of 3 PIP screen pictures in POP mode Input source selection for PIP Use PIP INPUT button or Sub Input option on the SETUP menu to select an input source for the sub picture You can t select DTV for main and sub pic ture simultaneously You can only select the An...

Page 35: ...ice such as a computer or an A V control system and control the Monitor s functions externally Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS 232C jack on the Monitor back panel RS 232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor T Type of Connector D Sub 9 Pin Male ype of Connector D Sub 9 Pin Male RS 232C Configurations RS 232C Configurations External Control Device Setup Extern...

Page 36: ...iving Protocol OK Acknowledgement The Monitor transmits ACK acknowledgement based on this format when receiving normal data At this time if the data is data read mode it indicates present status data If the data is data write mode it returns the data of the PC computer Command2 Set ID OK Data x Error Acknowledgement The Monitor transmits ACK acknowledgement based on this format when receiving abno...

Page 37: ...ume mute on Volume off k e Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement e Set ID OK Data x 03 Aspect Ratio Command2 c Main picture format G To adjust the screen format You can also adjust the screen format using the RATIO button on remote control or in the Option menu Transmission k c Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement c Set ID OK Data x 04 Screen Mute Command2 d G To select screen mute on off Transmission Data 0 S...

Page 38: ...You can also adjust sharpness in the Video menu Transmission 11 Sharpness Command2 k Data Min 0 Max 64 Refer to Real data mapping See page 37 k k Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement k Set ID OK Data x 12 OSD Select Command2 l G To select OSD On Screen Display on off Transmission k l Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement Data 0 OSD off 1 OSD on l Set ID OK Data x 15 PIP Position Command2 q G To select sub pict...

Page 39: ...ple If you want PIP channel tuned to ATSC cable stan dard 30 5 the command sequence is ma 00 1e 1e 05 12 Refer to Real data mapping See page 37 To change the channel between ATSC air and ATSC cable change the antenna setting with EZ Scan m a Set ID Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Cr a Set ID OK Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 x a Set ID NG Data0 x Acknowledgement 26 Channel Add Del Command m b G To add and delete...

Page 40: ...ta code TC Tf T1 C0 Carrier frequency FCAR 1 TC fOSC 12 Duty ratio T1 TC 1 3 Repeat frame C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Repeat code 9 ms 4 5 ms 0 55 ms 9 ms 2 25 ms G Bit description G Frame interval Tf The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed Bit 0 Tf Tf Tf 108ms 455KHz 0 56 ms 0 56 ms 1 12 ms Bit 1 2 24 ms How to Con...

Page 41: ...utton R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button Discrete IR Code TV Input Selection Discrete IR Code Video1 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Video2 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Component1 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Component2 Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB PC Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB DTV Input Selection Discrete IR Code DVI DTV Input Selection Di...

Page 42: ...nt responds properly If not the remote requires programming to operate the device 2 Turn on the component to be programmed then press the corresponding MODE button on the remote control 3 Press the MENU and MUTE buttons simultaneously the remote control is ready to be programmed for the code 4 There are two ways to find the right code for the component A If you press the CH buttons repeatedly the ...

Page 43: ...7 037 112 129 131 SEARS 003 00 009 010 013 014 017 020 031 042 073 081 101 SHARP 031 054 149 SHINTOM 024 SONY 003 009 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 149 SOUNDESIGN 034 STS 013 SYLVANIA 031 033 034 059 067 SYMPHONIC 034 TANDY 010 034 TATUNG 039 043 TEAC 034 039 043 TECHNICS 031 033 070 TEKNIKA 019 031 033 034 101 THOMAS 034 TMK 006 TOSHIBA 008 013 042 047 059 082 112 131 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH...

Page 44: ...146 ZENITH 081 082 083 084 091 120 HDSTB HDSTB Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes AIWA 014 028 070 096 125 129 139 229 230 AKAI 163 ANAM 003 014 017 023 059 106 189 216 217 235 236 BURMECTER 252 CARVER 086 CLARION 199 DAEWOO 027 053 060 084 102 148 198 221 DENON 015 075 130 143 FANTASIA 071 FINEARTS 022 FISHER 089 099 LG GOLDSTAR 001 021...

Page 45: ...between the TV and the VCR Activate any function to restore the brightness of the picture If still picture is on the screen for more than 5 minutes the screen gets dark The remote control doesn t work Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing obstruction Are batteries installed with correct polarity to to Refer to p 9 Correct remote operating mode set TV VCR...

Page 46: ...e dust off 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 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your TV To remove dirt or dust wipe the cabinet with a soft dry lint free cloth Please be sure not ...

Page 47: ...OR OTHERWISE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR and PARTS 2 YEARS from the Date of Purchase Your un...

Page 48: ...e returning any product to the LGE Service Center Contact the Customer Interactive Center for details CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain customer assistance product information or Dealer or Service locations Call 1 201 816 2000 24 hours a day 365 days per year THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by t...

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