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PLASMA TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS: 42PX4D/42PX5D
42PX4D-UB/42PX5D-UB
R
TruSurround XT
TM
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operating your TV.
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Record model number and serial number of the TV in the
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See the label attached on the back cover and relate this
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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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Warning/Caution Warning/Caution Warning/Caution WARNING/CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING/CAUTION: 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitu
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TV Guide On Screen Notices for U.S.A. TV Guide On Screen Notices for U.S.A. Trademark Notice In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Aux Etats Unis TV GUIDE et d’autres marques relatives sont des marques déposées de Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d’
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appara- tus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used. The important safety instructions s
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Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord : Most appliance
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Contents Contents Contents Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Digital Cable Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4~5 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Time Menu Options Introduction Auto Clock S
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Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and it can be also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps. How does it work? PDP is an array of cells, known as pixels, which are comprised of 3 sub pixels, corresponding to the
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Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of a front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls 42PX5D TV GUIDE 42PX4D INDEX Switches LED Display on TV GUIDE or off. TV GUIDE Power Standby Indicator Illuminates orange in standby mode. CHANNEL (E, D) Buttons When the TV is turned on, VOLUME (F,G) Buttons the indicator will blink Remote Control green for 3-4 seconds MENU Button Sensor before the picture is seen
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Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel S-VIDEO Input FRONT A connection is available to provide A/V INPUT S-VIDEO better picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO Input Connections are available for listening stereo sound from an external device. Memory Card Slots RGB/AUDIO INPUT IEEE1394 Connect the monitor output Remote Control Port Connect a DVHS, a from a PC to the appropr
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EXIT DAY + 1394 Installation Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER TV/VIDEO External input modes rotate in regular Turns your TV or any other programmed TV/VIDEO TV INPUT sequence: Antenna, Cable, Video, Front equipment on or off, depending on mode. Video, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), HDMI1/DVI and HDMI2 input MODE MODE sources. Selects the remote operating mode: TV, (Video, Front Vi
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EXIT DAY + 1394 Installation POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. • Video, Front Video, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), HDMI1/DVI, /VCR/DVD control buttons HDMI2 TV INPUT TV/VIDEO • Use for Photo mode or Music mode and IEEE1394 input sources, screen of .(Refer to p.83, 85) returns to the last TV. • Controls the DVHS or Camcorder in • IE
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Installation Installation Installation Accessories Accessories Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1.5V Owner’s Manual 75Ω Round Cable Batteries Power Cord Remote Control D-sub 15 pin Cable 2-Wall brackets 2-eye-bolts G-LINK Cable Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Joining the Joining the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling TV assembly t
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Installation GROUNDING Power Supply Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground the Short-circuit unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. Breaker • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. - Here shown may be somewha
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Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna or Cable Connection Antenna or Cable Connection 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna Socket ANTENNA CABLE AC INPUT Bronze Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) VHF Antenna Turn clockwise
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Installation 3. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna Antenna Bronze Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Turn clockwise to tighten. Cable TV Wall Jack CABLE ANTENNA RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) AC INPUT Bronze Wire • To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly. ANTENNA • 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, c
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Installation External External A/V Source Setup A/V Source Setup How to connect RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- S R C E O VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO V M N OUTPUT I O T D T R AC INPUT ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the E E O L R L R O L HDMI 2 COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT COMPONENT2 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) figure. DVD INPUT CABLE ANTENNA /DTV INPUT AUDIO HDMI /DVI RGB INPUT INPUT (MONO) When connecting th
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Installation TM TM CableCARD Setup CableCARD Setup How to use TM TM Insert the CableCARD received from the cable service provider to TM TM RS-232C INPUT the CableCARD slot of TV back panel. (CONTROL/SERVICE) If the pairing information about this TV and the CableCARD is auto- OUTPUT matically displayed on the screen, contact with the cable service HDMI 2 provider. COMPONENT2 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) Cable IEEE-1394 INPUT HDMI1 /DVI RGB IN Note : DVI TM TM INPUT • CableCARD have the types of Moto
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Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. - The TV perceives 640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card, change the screen scanning rate for the graphic card accordingly. How to connect 1. Connect the PC to HDMI1/DVI port of this TV with an HDMI-to-DVI cable(not supplied with this product). If you do not need to connect audio, HDMI2 port is also available for
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Installation Monitor Display Specifications (HDMI/DVI Mode) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 48.363 60.00 31.469 59.94 640x480 56.476 70.06 37.861 72.80 1024x768 60.023 75.02 37.500 75.00 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 800x600 48.077 72.18 46.875 75.00 Monitor Out Setup Monitor Out Setup The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up the second TV or monitor. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO AC
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Installation HDMI HDMI TM - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing. - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This TV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for 720x480p, 1280x720p, and 1920x1080i resolu- tion. - When you connect this TV with a source device(DVD player, Set Top Box or PC) supporting Auto HDMI/DVI function,
