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PLASMA TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: RU-42PX10/11/20
RU-50PX10/11/20
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.
Model Number :
Serial Number :
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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Warning Warning Warning WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Th
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference. Observing the simple precautions discu
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19. Servicing If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or as to provide some protection against voltage surges and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per- built-up static charges
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Introduction Contents Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Sleep Timer / Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Special Menu Features Introduction Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology. It is currently 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, corres
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Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. - This manual explains the features available on the RU-42PX10 TVs. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH ON/OFF Button MENU Button CHANNEL (E, D) Buttons VOLUME (F,G) Buttons Remote Control Sensor TV/VIDEO Button Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on. Owner’s Manual
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Introduction Connection Options Connection Options S-VIDEO Input A connection available to provide better picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO Input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an external device. Monitor Output Connect a second TV or Monitor. DVD/DTV Input (Component 1-2) Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks. S-Video Input Remote Control Port Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO Connect your wired dev
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Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MUTE MUTE POWER POWER Switches the sound on or off. Turns your TV on or off. TVVIDEO TV/VIDEO MULTIMEDIA MTS Selects: TV, Video 1-2, Component MTS 1-2, RGB, and DVI input sources. CAPTION ARC MENU Selects the MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, MULTIMEDIA or SAP. Selects: Component 1-2, RGB, and MENU DVI input sources. Brings up the main menu to the screen.
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MUTE POWER TV/VIDEO MULTIMEDIA MTS CAPTION ARC MENU CH ENTER VOL VOL CH 123 456 789 FCR REVIEW 0 APC PIP/DW DASP SPL IT ZOOM PIP CH + SLEEP WIN.SIZE PIP CH - PIP INPUT POSITION SWAP A.PROG MEMORY/ ERASE Installation Installation Installation 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 2-TV bracket bolts Owner’s Manual Batteries Remote Control Power Cord D-sub 15 pin cable
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Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) wall antenna socket MONITOR OUTPUT A/V Antenna Bronze Wire INPUT 1 S-VIDEO R L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) Turn clockwise to tighten. VHF antenna UHF antenna Bronze Wire outdoor an
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Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - Use the ISM Method (on the Option menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. Connection Option 1 Set VCR output swi
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Installation External External A/V Source Setup A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the COMPONENT MONITOR INPUT 2 OUTPUT COMPONENT A/V jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio INPUT 1 INPUT 1 Antenna AC INPUT S-VIDEO RL R L/MONO Right = red). VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO How to use 1. Select the input source by
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Installation DTV Setup DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. COMPONENT MONITOR INPUT 2 OUTPUT COMPONENT A/V Antenna INPUT 1 INPUT 1 S-VIDEO RL R L/MONO REMOTE RS-232C INPUT DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO or or DVI-DTV OUTPUT (R) AUDIO (L) (R) AUDIO (L) RGB-DTV OUTPUT B R (R) AUDIO (L) Digital Set-top Box How to connect Use the TV’s COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) INPUT jacks, RGB or DVI port for vid
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Operation PC Setup PC Setup How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz. REMOTE RS-232C INPUT DVI INPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT CONTROL (CONTROL/SERVICE) 2. Use the TV’s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. • If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of either RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT to display the PC on the TV. •
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Operation Operation Operation Turning the TV On Turning the TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord 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 ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, TV/VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA, D / E Number (0 ~ 9) button on the
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Operation Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Auto Program should be used to memorize all the active channels in your area before you are able to use the TV. There are two ways of storing channels in the TV's memory. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM. In AUTO PROGRAM mode, the TV will memorize the channels in ascending numerical order. If there are additional channels you want to add or delete, you can manually add or delete those channel
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Operation Channel Menu Options continued Channel Menu Options continued Signal Reception Booster Signal Reception Booster - 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. CHANNEL Auto program TV 2
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Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the TV to the best picture appearance. - If adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, or tint) manually, APC automatically changes to Off. 1. Press the APC button repeatedly to select the picture appearance setup option as shown below. Daylight Optimum Night time Off • You can also adjust APC in the PICTURE menu. • Daylight, Optimum, and Night time se
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Operation Picture Menu Options continued Picture Menu Options continued Fleshtone (TV Fleshtone (TV, V , Video1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV ideo1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV, and DVI-DTV Mode only) , and DVI-DTV Mode only) - Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option. CHANNEL 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the PICTURE menu. APC D / E PICTURE 2. Press the G button and then use button to select Fleshtone. D / E ACC Fleshtone G 0 3. Press the G button and then use F /
