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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 

E

button to select the 

CHANNEL

menu.

2. Press the

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Favorite channel

.

3. Press the

G

button and then use 

E

button to select the first favorite channel

position.

4. Use the 

G

button to set the desired channel number for first favorite channel.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to memorize other favorite channels.

6. Press the 

ENTER

button to save.

• To tune to a favorite channel, press the 

FCR

(Favorite Channel Review) but-

ton repeatedly. The eight favorite channels appear on the screen in numerical
order.

Favorite Channels Setup

Favorite Channels Setup

- If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area, set Booster to On.

If the picture condition is good, set Booster to Off.

- Adjustments for one channel don’t affect the adjustment for other channels. 

Set booster to on or off for each channel separately.

1. Press the 

MENU

button and then use 

E

button to select the 

CHANNEL

menu.

2. Press the

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Manual program

.

3. Press the

G

button and then use 

E

button to select 

Booster

.

4. Use 

G

button to select 

On

or 

Off

.

5. Press the 

ENTER

button to save.

Signal Reception Booster

Signal Reception Booster

CHANNEL

PICTURE

SOUND

TIMER

SPECIAL

SCREEN

PIP/DW

LOCK

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Menu

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Auto program

Manual program

Favorite channel

G

CHANNEL

PICTURE

SOUND

TIMER

SPECIAL

SCREEN

PIP/DW

LOCK

Prev.

Menu

TV

2

Memory

On

Fine

0

Booster

Off

Auto program

Manual program

G

Favorite channel

Channel Menu Options continued

Channel Menu Options continued

Summary of Contents for RU-42PX10

Page 1: ...al 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 MODELS RU 42PX10 10C 11 11C RU 50PX10 10C 11 11C Internet Home Page http www lg ca ...

Page 2: ...e radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 encoura...

Page 3: ...ollow 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 plu...

Page 4: ...ts 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 author...

Page 5: ...r 26 XD Demo 26 Closed Captions 27 Captions 27 Caption Text 27 Screen Menu Features Auto Adjustment 28 Setting Picture Format 28 Screen Position 28 Manual Configure 29 Setting VGA Mode 29 Screen Adjustments 29 Cinema Mode Setup 29 Luminance Noise Reduction 30 Initializing Reset to original factory value 30 Split Zoom 30 Lock Menu Options Parental Lock Setup 31 PIP Picture In Picture Double Window ...

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: ... shown may be somewhat different from your TV This manual explains the features available on the RU 42PX10 series TVs Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls 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: ...ter core along with separate cable 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 Input Connect S Video out from an S VIDEO device to the S VIDEO input Power Cord So...

Page 9: ...ropriate for the pro gram s character EXIT Clears all on screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu REVIEW Tunes to the last channel viewed THUMBSTICK Up Down Left Right ENTER Allows you to navigate the on screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference CHANNEL UP DOWN Selects available channels found with Auto program PIP INPUT Selects the input source for the sub pict...

Page 10: ...m securely in the upper holes as shown Install the wall brackets on the wall with bolts not supplied with the product as shown Match the height of the TV brackets or Eye Bolts and the wall brackets Check to be sure the brackets are tightened securely Secure the TV assembly to the wall with strong strings or wire cables not supplied with the product as shown Ensure that the following accessories ar...

Page 11: ...plit for two TV s install a 2 Way Signal Splitter in the connections If the antenna is not installed properly contact your dealer for assistance Antenna Signal Amplifier Antenna S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 AUDIO VIDEO R L MONO Multi family Dwellings Apartments Connect to wall antenna socket Single family Dwellings Houses Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna outdoor antenna wall antenna ...

Page 12: ...the S Video cables only the S Video will work VCR Setup VCR Setup Antenna S VIDEO AC INPUT AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 R L AUDIO VIDEO R L MONO 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 you can watch cable TV programming The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV...

Page 13: ... TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV as shown in the fig ure 2 If your DVD only has an S Video output jack connect this to the S VIDEO input on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV as shown in the 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...

Page 14: ...ENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 1 MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT 1 R L AUDIO VIDEO R RS 232C INPUT CONTROL SERVICE L MONO B R R AUDIO L R AUDIO L RGB DTV OUTPUT R AUDIO L DVI DTV OUTPUT Digital Set top Box or or Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i Component 1 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes RGB DVI No Yes Yes Yes The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor Connect the second T...

Page 15: ...other rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear If the refresh rate of the PC graphic card can not be changed change the PC graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card NOTES Use a 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 Orbite...

Page 16: ... correctly 2 Press the ON OFF button on the TV At this moment the TV is switched to standby mode Press the TV VIDEO CH D E button on the TV or press the POWER TV VIDEO MULTIMEDIA Number 0 9 button on the remote control and then the TV will turn on Press the ON OFF button on the TV to turn the TV on 1 If the TV was turned off with the ON OFF button on the TV 2 If the TV was turned off with the remo...

Page 17: ...nnels with Manual Program Redo Auto Program if the Plasma Display is ever moved to another location Auto Program will search for channels only through the ANT IN jack If channels numbers for broadcast over the air TV and cable TV are duplicated where different channels have the same number press the same number but tons again to toggle between For example press 17 to go to the channel press 17 aga...

Page 18: ...order Favorite Channels Setup Favorite Channels Setup If TV signal reception is poor because you are in a fringe area set Booster to On If the picture condition is good set Booster to Off Adjustments for one channel don t affect the adjustment for other channels Set booster to on or off for each channel separately 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the CHANNEL menu 2 Press t...

Page 19: ...ault settings select the Normal option 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the PICTURE menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select ACC 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select either Cool Preset Normal Default or Warm Preset 4 Press the ENTER button to save Color Color T Temperature Control emperature Control Manual Color Temperature Control ACC ...

Page 20: ... Off 4 Press the ENTER button to save sRGB only RGB PC DVI PC Modes sRGB only RGB PC DVI PC Modes Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the PICTURE menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Fleshtone 3 Press the G button and then use F G button to make appropriate adjustments The adjustment range is 0 3 4 P...

Page 21: ...ss the MENU button and then use D E button to select the SOUND menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select A VL 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On or Off 4 Press the ENTER button to save A AVL VL Auto V Auto Volume Leveler olume Leveler Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP DW LOCK Prev Menu On Off DASP BBE AVL G...

Page 22: ...he primary language is heard from left and right speakers Signal mode is stereo SAP The secondary language is heard from left and right speakers in mono sound 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the SOUND menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select the desired sound option Balance Treble Bass 3 Press the G button and then use F G button to make appropriate adj...

Page 23: ...d level at turn on Press the G button and then use D E button to select the channel at turn on 7 Press the ENTER button to save Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup Set the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal ThePBS channel signal includes information for the current time Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly programed by the auto clock function 1 Press the MEN...

Page 24: ...e Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off 1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of preset minutes First the Min option appears on the screen followed by the following sleep timer turn off times 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 ENTER...

Page 25: ...od of time 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 ISM Method 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select either Normal White wash Orbiter or Inversion Normal If image sticking is never a problem ISM is not necessary set to Normal White wash White Wash removes permanent images from the screen Note ...

Page 26: ...darkens 4 Press the ENTER button to save 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 Demo 3 Press the G button to begin XD Demo 4 Press the EXIT button to stop XD Demo CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP DW LOCK Prev Menu On Off Language Key lock ISM Method Low power G Set ID Caption Text Captions Demo...

Page 27: ...s normally in the fol lowing situations IGNITION Picture may flutter drift suffer from black spots or horizontal streaking Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected off tall buildings hills or o...

Page 28: ...p 720p 1080i DTV 480p 720p 1080i sources 1 Press the ARC button repeatedly to select the desired picture format You can also adjust ARC in the SCREEN menu 4 3 Choose 4 3 when 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 enti...

Page 29: ...480i mode only ideo1 2 and Component 480i mode only CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIMER SPECIAL SCREEN PIP DW LOCK Prev Menu Auto config ARC Position Manual config G Reset Manual Configure RGB PC mode only Manual Configure RGB PC mode only If the image still isn t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still jittery adjust the picture Phase manually To correct the screen size adjust ...

Page 30: ...ncy PIP position PIP size and sub picture size for double window Initializing Reset to original factory value Initializing Reset to original factory value Reset is unique to each function Manual config Position Split zoom PIP posi tion and sub picture size for double window Use the Reset option to initialize the adjusted settings Split Zoom Split Zoom Enlarges the picture in correct proportions Sp...

Page 31: ...ol The Parental Control Function V Chip is used to block pro gram viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period To use this function the following must be done 1 Set rati...

Page 32: ...switch the main and sub pictures Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP Double W Double Window indow Use the PIP INPUT button to select the input source for the sub picture Each press of PIP INPUT button changes the PIP source Main Picture Sub Picture Main Picture Sub Picture PIP PIP Size Size Press the WIN SIZE button and then use F G button to change th...

Page 33: ...ub 9 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 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 Configuratio...

Page 34: ... 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 abnormal data from non viable functions or communication errors Command2 Set ID NG Data x Data 1 Illegal Code 2 Not supported function ...

Page 35: ... 03 Aspect Ratio Command2 c Main picture format G To adjust the screen format You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC Aspect Ratio Control button on remote control or in the Screen menu Transmission Data 0 Normal screen 4 3 1 Wide screen 16 9 2 Horizon 3 Zoom 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...

Page 36: ... button on the remote control or in the PIP DW menu Transmission Data 0 PIP DW off 1 PIP 2 DW1 3 DW2 k n Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement n Set ID OK Data x G To adjust the screen sharpness You can also adjust sharpness in the Picture menu Transmission 11 Sharpness Command2 k Data Min 0 Max 64 Refer to Real data mapping 1 See page 35 k k Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement k Set ID OK Data x 12 OSD Selec...

Page 37: ... Data Cr Acknowledgement t Set ID OK Data x 18 Bass Command2 s G To adjust bass You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu Transmission Data Min 0 Max 64 Refer to Real data mapping 1 See page 35 k s Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement s Set ID OK Data x 24 PIP Input Select Command2 y G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode Transmission Data 0 TV 1 Video 1 2 Video 2 3 Component 1 4 Componen...

Page 38: ...mmand2 t G To adjust main window size in Double Window mode Transmission Data Min 0 Max 14 Refer to Real data mapping1 See page 35 j t Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement t Set ID OK Data x 31 Auto Configure Command2 u G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically It works only in RGB PC mode Transmission Data 1 To set j u Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement u Set ID OK Data x 32 Tun...

Page 39: ...ode Data 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 ...

Page 40: ...iscrete IR Code Input DVI Selection Discrete IR Code Input RGB Selection R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button Discrete IR Code Only 4 3 mode Discrete IR Code Only 16 9 mode Discrete IR Code Only Zoom mode R C Button R C Button R...

Page 41: ...onent 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 t...

Page 42: ...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 0...

Page 43: ...8 146 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 0...

Page 44: ...tween 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 e...

Page 45: ...abinet with a soft dry lint free cloth Please be sure not to use a wet cloth If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time such as a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges Early malfunctions can be prevented Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV Be sure to turn the ...

Page 46: ... 240V 50 60Hz NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 75 Ω 16 770 000 256 steps of each R G and B 32 104 F 0 40 C Less than 80 6561 feet 2000m RU 50PX10 10C 11 11C 55 1400 32 3 821 12 4 315 115 52 2 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 ...

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