LG Electronics USA MU42PZ15 42 inches Plasma Monitor User Manual 2 of 2

LG Electronics USA 42 inches Plasma Monitor 2 of 2

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User Manual 2 of 2

19Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersDTV Setup- To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX.- You can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode.How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top BoxHow to useBR(R) AUDIO (L)Y(+) ( ) (+)( )EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8Ω)R L RAUDIO VIDEO(MONO)LP PCOMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT)BRRGB-DTV INPUTRGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA)(480p/720p/1080i)PY P(+) ( ) (+)( )AC INPUTBREXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω)RLAV INPUT S-VIDEOAUDIO(MONO)R L VIDEOCOMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA)RGB-DTV INPUT(480p/720p/1080i)AUDIOR LAUDIO INPUTAV INPUTR LAUDIO INPUT(R) AUDIO (L) DTV OUTPUTRS-232CS-VIDEORS-232C• Turn on the digital SET-TOP BOX.(Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital SET-TOP BOX.)• Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select COMPONENT or RGB.< Back panel of a digital SET-TOP BOX>or• You can use either the Monitor’s COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr) inputs or the single RGB-DTVINPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors. Then, make thecorresponding Audio connections. See the diagram below for either set up.<Back panel of the Monitor>
20PC Setup-See your computer’s image on the monitor.•Press POWER button on the PC and press ON/OFF buttonon the Monitor. After this press button on the Monitor orpress POWER button on the remote control.•Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control toselect RGB.•Set the resolution of PC to XGA (1024x768) or lower.(Refer to page 21.)On the remote controlHow to connectHow to useMake the connections shown in the illustration below.• Set the computer video output to SXGA (1280x1024) or lower resolution. (If the video output of thePC is not compatible with the Monitor, no picture will appear on the Monitor. See page 21.)•As shown below, connect the video output of the PC to the Monitor RGB-PCINPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA) RGB-DTV INPUT(480p/720p/1080i).• Connect the audio out from the PC to the Audio jacks on the Monitor. (Audio cables not includedwith the Monitor)•If available, adjust PC sound to your preference.• To setup this monitor in your PC Windows environment, select Normal, Standard or Default moni-tor. This monitor does not support Plug and Play function.Y(+) ( ) (+)( )EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8Ω)R L RAUDIO VIDEO(MONO)LP PCOMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT)BRRGB-DTV INPUTRGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA)(480p/720p/1080i)PY P(+) ( ) (+)( )AC INPUTBREXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω)RLAV INPUT S-VIDEOAUDIO (MONO)R L VIDEOCOMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA)RGB-DTV INPUT(480p/720p/1080i)AUDIOR LAUDIO INPUTAV INPUT S-VIDEOR LAUDIO INPUTRS-232CRS-232CTips• Avoid prolonged display of a still image, as it may cause a permanent image to remaineven after you change the image.Monitor back panel INPUT SELECT
21Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersTips•Synchronization input form : separateDisplayable Monitor Specification640x350640x40031.468 70.0937.861 85.0831.469 70.0837.927 85.0331.469 59.9435.000 66.6637.861 72.8037.500 75.0043.269 85.0045.913 90.0353.011 100.0464.062 120.0035.156 56.2537.879 60.3148.077 72.1846.875832x6241024x76875.0053.674 85.0656.000 90.0064.016 100.0049.725 74.5548.363 60.0056.476 70.0660.023 75.0268.677 84.99ResolutionHorizontalFrequency (KHz) VerticalFrequency (Hz)640x480800x600
2232PC Mode Feature Check (Overview)-Select RGB first, see page 11.- Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on.- Use the monitor’s remote control to make adjustments.1Press the MENU button to show a menu on screen.Press the Gbutton and then press the D / Eor F / Gbuttons to select a feature you want to use.•Press the OK button to exit menus.Press the D / Ebutton to select a menu.•Each press will cycle through the different menus as shown below.APC GDRP GCONTRAST 85 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 50 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GMOVE GNEXT AEXITPICTUREDEDASP GAVL GTREBLE 50 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GMOVE GNEXT AEXITSOUNDDELANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GMOVE GNEXT AEXITSPECIALDE<Picture menu><Sound menu><Special menu>MENUVOL VOL-Only adjust Color Temperature function in MU-42PZ15series models.
23Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersConnections13PC Mode AdjustmentsPress the D / Ebutton to select SCREEN andthen press the Gbutton.If picture needs to be adjusted more after Auto adjustment, you canmanually adjust the image position and PHASE.-Automatically adjusts picture position and eliminates any image shaking.Auto adjustmentREADY2Press the D / Ebutton to selectAUTO.CONFIG. and then press the Gbutton.• When AUTO.CONFIG. has finished, "OK" will be shown on screen.• If the position of the image is incorrect, try Auto adjustment again.LANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGAUTO.CONFIG.GV-POSITIONGH-POSITIONGPHASEGRESETGG TO SETAUTO.CONFIG.LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GG TO SETSPECIALSCREENTips•If the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs furtheradjustment.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.MENUVOLVOLVOL
24321Press the D / Ebutton to select SCREEN andthen press the Gbutton.Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manuallyREADYPress the D / Ebutton to select V-POSITIONor H-POSITION and then press the Gbutton.•The adjustment range of V-POSITION is -50 ~ +50.• The adjustment range of H-POSITION is -100 ~ +100.•Based on the input mode, the adjustment range of V-POSITION/H-POSITIONmay change.•Based on the VGA card, the adjustment range of V-POSITION/H-POSITION maybe out of -100 ~ +100 after auto configure.• Based on the input signal, the position of the picture may not change even thoughyou have adjusted the horizontal or vertical position with this function.Press the F / Gbuttons to adjust until you get desired horizontal or vertical position and then press the OK button to remove menus.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.LANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGAUTO.CONFIG.GV-POSITIONGH-POSITIONGPHASEGRESETG0V-POSITIONLANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GG TO SETSPECIALSCREEN-Only adjust V-POSITION and H-POSITION in DTV or component 480p/720p/1080i.PC Mode AdjustmentsMENUVOLVOLVOLVOL VOLOK
25Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersConnections321Press the D / Ebutton to select SCREEN andthen press the Gbutton.Picture Phase AdjustmentsREADY•If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if the characters are still trembling, thenadjust the picture phase manually.•When watching PIP, the SCREEN menu option is not available.Initializing (Reset to factory value)• To initialize the adjusted value, select RESET with the D/Ebutton and thenpress the Gbutton.Press the D / Ebutton to select PHASE andthen press the Gbutton.•The adjustment range of PHASE is 0 ~ 63.Press the F / Gbutton to adjust phase and then press the OK button.LANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGAUTO.CONFIG.GV-POSITIONGH-POSITIONGPHASEGRESETG30Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.PHASELANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GG TO SETSPECIALSCREENMENU VOLVOLVOLVOL VOLOK
26Picture In Picture (PIP) function-PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source willbe large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image.- Select RGB input source before pressing PIP.- This function works only in the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz)- When you select RGB or DTV for main picture in PIP, you can watch video, cable TV or DVD for subpicture.- Color of main picture may be different from PIP’s in PIP mode.- If input source for main picture is changed while in PIP mode, sub picture will disappear.- When watching PIP, SCREEN option is not available in Special menu.- With PIP active, not all picture formats can be used for the main/sub picture.Watching the PIP (Picture in Picture)Press the PIP button.•Each time you press PIP or F /Gbutton, you can change thePIP size as below.PIP[S] PIP [L] OFFPIPF PIP [S] GPIPF PIP [L] GPIPF OFFG<Small PIP><Large PIP><Off>PIP
27Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersConnectionsSelecting the source input signalPress the PIP INPUT button in PIP mode.•Each time you press PIP INPUT button, you toggle VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT.COMPONENT source only works in 480i mode.VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENTPIP INPUTF VIDEO GMoving the Sub (inset) picturePress the POSITION button in PIP mode.•Each press of the POSITION button will change the position ofthe sub picture on the screen as shown below.PIP INPUTPOSITION
28321Use the D / Ebuttons to select PIP and thenpress the Gbutton.READYPress the D / Ebutton to select SOUNDSELECT and then press the Gbutton.•Each time you press D / E button, you togglebetween SOUND [M] or SOUND [S].Press the D / Ebuttons to select mainimage sound (SOUND [M]) or PIP (insetimage) sound (SOUND [S]) and then pressthe OK button.LANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGPIPGINPUTGSOUND SELECTGPOSITIONGSOUND [M]SOUND [S]Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.SOUND SELECTLANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGPIPGINPUTGSOUND SELECTGPOSITIONGSOUND [M]SOUND [S]LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GG TO SETSPECIALPIP- To select main or sub (inset) sound- This function only works with the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz)- To use this function, connect PC/DTV video output to RGB-PC INPUT/RGB-DTV INPUT and connect PC/DTVaudio outputs to AUDIO INPUT.-SOUND SELECT is always the main picture sound (SOUND[M]) regardless of prior sound choice.Selecting PIP sound optionsSOUND [S]Picture In Picture (PIP) functionMENUVOLVOLVOLOK
29Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersConnectionsUsing the remote controlInstalling batteries• Open the battery compartment cover on the backof the remote control and insert the batteries withcorrect polarity, match “+” with “+”, and match “-”with “-”.• Install two 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries.Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.Notes for using the remote controlMake sure these are noobjects between theremote control and itssensor.Don’t place the remote controlnear a heater or damp place.Strong impact on the remote con-trol may cause operation failure.Signal from the remote controlmay be disturbed by sun light orother strong light. In this case,turn the set to other direction.
30Turning on the Monitor32121- When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor.Turning on the Monitor just after installationTurning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected)Connect power cord correctly.Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor isswitched to standby mode. Press the or INPUT SELECT button on theMonitor or press the POWER or INPUT SELECT button on the remote controland then the Monitor will be turned on.Press the or INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWERor INPUT SELECT button on the remote control and then the Monitor will beturned on.If the Monitor is turned off with the button on the Monitor• Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor to turn on the Monitor.If the Monitor is turned off with the ON/OFF button on the Monitor• Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor and then press the orINPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER or INPUTSELECT button on the remote control and then the Monitor will be turned on.If the Monitor is turned off with the remote control and also the ON/OFFbutton on the MonitorTips•Adjusting volume levelThe volume(GG) button increases the sound and the volume(FF) button reducesthe level of sound.
31Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersSelecting language for the menus321READYPress the D / Ebutton to select LAN-GUAGE and then press the Gbutton.Press the D / Ebutton to select thedesired language.Press the OK button to exit.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GENGLISHESPAÑOLPORTUGUÊSFRANÇAISSPECIALLANGUAGE˙–„LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GENGLISHESPAÑOLPORTUGUÊSFRANÇAISSPECIAL˙–„ENGLISHOKMENU VOLVOL
32132Press the MENU button.Press the D / Ebutton.•Each press will cycle through the menus shown below.Checking featuresPress the Gbutton to select a feature to adjust,and then press the D / Eor F / Gbuttons toadjust the selected item.•Press the OK button to exit.APC GDRP GCONTRAST 100 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 50 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GMOVE GNEXT AEXITPICTUREDEDASP GAVL GTREBLE 50 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GMOVE GNEXT AEXITSOUNDDELANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GMOVE GNEXT AEXITSPECIALDE<Picture menu><Sound menu><Special menu>-Use the remote control to make adjustments.- Select VIDEO input sourceMENUVOL VOL-Only adjust Color Temperature function in MU-42PZ15series models.
33Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersSetting Sleep TimerSleep Timer turns the Monitor off after a preset timePress the SLEEP button to set sleep time.Each time you press SLEEP button, the next pre-set setting time is changed as follows:• To release sleep time setting, press the SLEEP orF /Gbutton repeatedly to select F--- G. •‘ SLEEP 1’will be displayed one minute beforethe Monitor is due to switch off.F--- G F 10 GF20 G F 30 GF120 GF 180 GF240 GF90 G F 60 GTips•When the sleep time you want is displayed on the screen, don’t press theSLEEP button. After 20 seconds, the screen display disappears and sleeptime is set.• To check remaining sleep time after setting, press the SLEEP or OK buttonjust once.• If you turn the Monitor off after setting the sleep timer, the setting is erased.The sleep timer will then have to be set again.F 30 GSLEEPSLEEP
3421APC (Auto Picture Control)Press the APC button.Press the APC or F / Gbuttons to select yourdesired picture condition.•Each press of F /Gbuttons changes the screen display asshown below.• You can also select CLEAR, SOFT or USER in the PIC-TURE menu. User refers to adjustments you made to thepicture menu items. See next page.CLEAR SOFT USERF CLEAR GAPCAuto picture controlUse APC to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance-APC is not available in RGB or PIP mode.APC
35Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others21READYExample : Changing the contrast.Press the D / Ebutton to select CON-TRAST and then press the Gbutton. •Adjust BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT andSHARPNESS in the same way.Use the F / Gbuttons to make appro-priate adjustments and then press theOK button.•Press the D /Ebuttons to select other items.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect PICTURE menu.Press the Gbutton.Adjusting picture appearanceAPC GDRP GCONTRAST 100 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 50 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GPICTURECONTRAST 100APC GDRP GCONTRAST 70 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 0 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GPICTURE- PIP inset setting is not adjustable.OKVOL VOLMENU VOLVOL
36DRP (Digital Reality Picture)DRP improves image outlines in dark screens.31READYPress the D / Ebutton to select DRPand then press the Gbutton.Press the OK button to exit.APC GDRP GCONTRAST 100 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 50 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GCLEARSOFTPICTUREDRP2Press the D / Ebutton to selectCLEAR or SOFT.APC GDRP GCONTRAST 100 GBRIGHTNESS 50 GCOLOR 50 GTINT 0 GSHARPNESS 50 GCLEARSOFTPICTURECLEAR-This function works in video, component 480i mode.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect PICTURE menu.Press the Gbutton.MENUVOLOKVOL
37Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersAdjusting soundManual setting21READYExample : Adjustment trebleUse the D / Ebuttons to select TREBLE and then press the Gbutton.•Adjust BASS and BALANCE in the same way.Use the F / Gbuttons to make appropri-ate adjustment and then press the OKbutton to exit.•Press the D /Ebuttons to select other options.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SOUND menu.Press the Gbutton.DASP GAVL GTREBLE 50 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GSOUNDTREBLE 50DASP GAVL GTREBLE 70 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GSOUNDOKVOL VOLMENU VOLVOL
38Auto Sound ControlDASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing)•This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustmentbecause the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levelsbased on the program content.1Press the DASP button. 2Press the DASP or F / Gbuttons to select a soundsetup.•Each press of DASP or F /Gbuttons changes the screendisplay as shown below.• You can also select FLAT, SPORTS, CINEMA, MUSIC orUSER in the SOUND menu. FLAT SPORTSUSERCINEMAMUSICF USER GDASPDASP
39Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Special features OthersPicture & SoundAVL (Auto Volume Leveler)This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. 31READYPress the D / Ebutton to select AVLand then press the Gbutton.Press the OK button to exit.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SOUND menu.Press the Gbutton.DASP GAVL GTREBLE 50 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GONOFFSOUNDAVL2Press the D / Ebutton to select ON orOFF.ONOFFSOUNDONDASP GAVL GTREBLE 50 GBASS 50 GBALANCE 0 GOKMENU VOLVOL
40Using Still function12Press the STILL button.•The image displayed is frozen(still).• The sub picture is stilled in PIP mode.• In PIP mode, the sub (inset) picture is frozen.<Moving image><Still image>To return to normal viewing, press the STILL buttonagain.Tips•If still picture is on the screen for more than 5 minutes, the image becomesdark.If another function is activated, normal brightness of the screen is restored.• This is a protective feature designed to reduce a ghost image burning into themonitor.-This feature isn’t available for RGB input source.- Use with A/V or COMPONENT video inputs.STILL
41Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others321READYUse the D / Ebutton to select SCREENand then press the Gbutton.Use the D / Ebuttons to select TV or VCR.•Select the VCR option if watching a VCR. • Select the TV option for otherequipment.(Except VCR)• Each time you press the D / Ebutton you togglebetween TV and VCR.Press the OK button to exit.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GTVVCRSPECIALSCREENLANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GTVVCRSPECIALVCRUsing the screen options- This function works only in the video mode.-Use this option if there are a trembling or instability of a video tape on screen during viewingthe video.OKMENUVOLVOLVOL
42Adjusting OSD TransparencyTo make the menus clear or opaque321READYPress the D / Ebutton to selectTRANSPARENCY and then press theGbutton.Press the F / Gbuttons to adjust OSDtransparency.•The adjustment range of TRANSPARENCYis 1 ~ 4.Press the OK button to exit.Press the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. G3SPECIALTRANSPARENCYLANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. GSPECIAL3OKMENU VOLVOLVOL VOL
43Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersREADYPress the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.MENUVOLAdjusting color temperature321Press the D / Ebutton to selectCOLOR TEMP. and then press the Gbutton.Press the D / Ebutton to select RED andthen press the Gbutton.(to adjust RED setting)Use the F / Gbutton to make appropriate adjustments and thenpress the OK button.•The adjustment range of RED, GREEN and BLUE is -5 ~ +5.• Adjust GREEN and BLUE in the same way.OKVOLVOLVOL VOLLANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. G G TO SETSPECIALCOLOR TEMP.LANGUAGEGCAPTIONGAUTO OFFGSCREENGRGB-OUTPUTGREDGGREENGBLUEG0RED-Only adjust Color Temperature function in MU-42PZ15 series models.- You should be adjust color temperature in PC mode again although color temperature isadjusted in other input source.- To initialize adjusted value, select ‘0’ in RED, GREEN and BLUE.
44Setting picture formatPress the ARC button to select a desired pictureformat.• You can also select 16:9, 4:3 or ZOOM in the SPECIAL menu.• Each time you press ARC or F /Gbuttons, you canselect 16:9, 4:3 or ZOOM alternatively.ARCF 16 : 9 G<16:9><4:3><Zoom>ARCF 4 : 3 GARCF ZOOM G- With the RGB-PC input, you can select either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios.- With the RGB-DTV input, you can select 16:9 screen aspect ratios.- If 4:3 mode is used for a long time, the outline of the image may remain on the screen afteryou change to the 16:9 screen.- Don’t display 4:3 picture format for more than 10 hours continuously.ARC
45Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others-Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V controlsystem) and control the Monitor’s functions externally.PYP(+) ( ) (+)( )AC INPUTBRY(+) ( ) (+)( )PPCOMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT)RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i)BRRGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA)EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω)RLAV INPUT S-VIDEOAUDIO(MONO)RLVIDEOCOMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i)(DVD/DTV INPUT) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA)RGB-DTV INPUT(480p/720p/1080i)AUDIORLAUDIO INPUTEXTERNAL SPEAKER 8ΩAV INPUT S-VIDEORLRAUDIO VIDEO(MONO)LAUDIO INPUT AC INPUTRLRS-232CRS-232CMonitor Rear Connections Panel• 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.• The Monitor remote control and front panel controls (except main power) will not be function-al if the Monitor is controlled by a PC computer or other external device.How to connect external control equipmentExternal Control Device Setup
46RS-232C configurations2354678RXDTXDGNDDTRDSRRTSCTSTXDRXDGNDDSRDTRCTSRTSPC7-wire configuration(Standard RS-232C cable)DB 9 Control line3256487PDPDB 9 2354678RXDTXDGNDDTRDSRRTSCTSTXDRXDGNDDTRDSRRTSCTSPC3-wire configuration(Not standard)DB 9 3254678PDPDB 9 7-Wire Cable Configuration• The Monitor is available to switch between externaladjustment and remote control adjustment using acontrol line. Note: If the control line is high, the monitor is con-trolled by the external control device. If the controlline is low, the Monitor is controlled by the Monitor'sremote control.3-Wire Cable Configuration• When using a 3-Wire cable configuration there is nocontrol line. The external control device must put theMonitor into the "change into remote control adjust-ment mode" (see page 52). The Monitor will then beable to be controlled by the remote control. If theMonitor is turned back on, it will revert back to exter-nal device control.External Control Device SetupType of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male* Use a null modem cable.Wire the 7-Wire cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the two devices. These data line pairsare RXD (Receive data) and TXD (Transmit data), DTR (DTE side ready) and DSR (DCE side ready), andRTS (Ready to send) and CTS (Clear to send). When using the 3-Wire cable connected to RXD, TXD and GND; Pin No. 4 (DTR) and Pin No. 6 (DSR) mustbe connected to the monitor. (The cable must be disconnected from the Monitor to be able to use the remotecontrol and Monitor front panel controls.)* With the RS-232 input connected, the Monitor cannot be controlled by both an external control device andthe remote control at the same time. The Monitor can only be controlled by either the remote control or theexternal control device.No. Pin name1 No connection2 RXD (Receive data)3 TXD (Transmit data)4 DTR (DTE side ready)5 GND6 DSR (DCE side ready)7 RTS (Ready to send)8 CTS (Clear to send)9 No Connection1569Pin No.4 and PinNo.6 must beconnected onmonitor side.
47Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound OthersSpecial features1Use the D / Ebuttons to select SET ID andthen press the Gbutton.•Use this function to specify a monitor ID number.SET ID READYPress the MENU button and then press the D / Ebutton toselect the SPECIAL menu.Press the Gbutton.2Use the F / Gbutton to adjust SET ID tochoose the desired monitor ID number.•The adjustment range of SET ID is 1 ~ 99.LANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. G1SPECIALSET IDLANGUAGE GARC GSCREEN GTRANSPARENCY GPIP GSET ID GCOLOR TEMP. G1SPECIAL1MENU VOLVOLOKVOL VOL
48External Control Device AdjustmentsCommunication ParametersCommand Reference List-The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device.•Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART)•Data length : 8 bits•Parity : None•Stop bit : 1 bit•Communication code : ASCII code* If the command interval is interrupted for more than 4seconds, only Command 1 will be recognized.Be careful when using the power command.Transmission* [Command] : To control PDP set.* [Set ID] : You can adjust the set ID to choose desired monitor ID number in special menu. See page 47. Adjustment range is 1 ~ 99. When selecting Set ID ‘0’, every connectedPDP set is controlled.* [DATA] : To transmit command data.Transmit ‘FF’ data to read status of command.* [Cr] : Carriage ReturnASCII code ‘0x0D’* [ ] : ASCII code ‘space (0x20)’[Command][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]OK Acknowledgement* The Monitor transmits ACK (acknowledgement) basedon this format when receiving normal data. At thistime, if the data is data read mode, it indicates presentstatus data. If the data is data write mode, it returnsthe data of the PC computer.[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]Error Acknowledgement* The Monitor transmits ACK (acknowledgement) basedon this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors.[Set ID][:][NG][x]Transmission / Receiving ProtocolNAME COMMAND DATA RANGE01. Power p 0 ~ 102. Input Select i 0 ~ 303. Aspect Ratio r 0 ~ 204. Screen mute m 0 ~ 105. Volume mute w 0 ~ 106. Volume control v 0 ~ 6407. Contrast k 0 ~ 6408. Brightness b 0 ~ 6409. Color c 0 ~ 6410. Tint t 0 ~ 6411. Sharpness s 0 ~ 6412. OSD select d 0 ~ 113. Abnormal state a 0 ~ 114. PIP z 0 ~ 315. PIP input select e 0 ~ 116. PIP sound select u 0 ~ 117. PIP position x 0 ~ 318. remote control j 0 ~ 1adjustment mode
49Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound OthersSpecial features01. Power (Command:p)GTo control Power On/Off of the Monitor.TransmissionData 0 : Power Off1 : Power On * Example : Power on for set ID No.3.Type : P 3 1 ‘0x0D’[p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Power Off1 : Power On * In example : Monitor Acknowledges power on for set IDNo.3.[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]02. Input select (Command:i)GTo select input source for the Monitor. You can also select an input source using the INPUTSELECT button on the Monitor's remote control.TransmissionData 0 : RGB1 : AV (Video)2 : Component3 : S-AV (S-Video)[i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : RGB1 : AV (Video)2 : Component3 : S-AV (S-Video)[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]GTo show Power On/Off.Transmission[p][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Power Off1 : Power On (RGB)2 : Power On (Video)3 : Power On (Component)4 : Power On (S-Video)* In like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ databased on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function.[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]03. Aspect Ratio (Command:r)GTo adjust the screen format.You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC(Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or inthe Special menu.TransmissionData 0 : Wide screen (16:9)1 : Normal screen (4:3) 2 : Full screen (Zoom) [r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Wide screen (16:9)1 : Normal screen (4:3) 2 : Full screen (Zoom) * Using the PC input, you select either 16:9 or 4:3 screenaspect ratio.* Using the DTV 720p/1080i input, you can only select16:9 screen aspect ratio.[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]04. Screen mute (Command:m)GTo select screen mute on/off.TransmissionData 0 : Screen mute on (Picture off)1 : Screen mute off (Picture on)[m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Screen mute on (Picture off)1 : Screen mute off (Picture on)[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]05. Volume mute (Command:w)GTo control volume mute on/off.You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button onremote control.TransmissionData 0 : Volume mute on (Volume off)1 : Volume mute off (Volume on)[w][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Volume mute on (Volume off)1 : Volume mute off (Volume on)[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]
50External Control Device Adjustments* Real data mapping0 : Step 0A : Step 10F : Step 1510 : Step 1664 : Step 10006. Volume control (Command:v)GTo adjust volume.You can also adjust volume with the volume buttonson remote control.TransmissionData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]07. Contrast (Command:k)GTo adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the Picture menu.TransmissionData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]08. Brightness (Command:b)GTo adjust screen brightness.You can also adjust brightness in the Picture menu.TransmissionData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]09. Color (Command:c)GTo adjust the screen color.You can also adjust color in the Picture menu.TransmissionData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]10. Tint (Command:t)GTo adjust the screen tint.You can also adjust tint in the Picture menuTransmissionData Red : 0 ~ Green : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Red : 0 ~ Green : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]11. Sharpness (Command:s)GTo adjust the screen sharpness.You can also adjust sharpness in the Picture menuTransmissionData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64* Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below.[s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData Min : 0 ~ Max : 64[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]
51Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound OthersSpecial features12. OSD select (Command:d)GTo select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.Transmission* The remote control and Monitor front panel controls(except main power) are not operable when the Monitoris set up to be controlled by the PC computer.* This function is “read only”.Data 0 : OSD off1 : OSD on[d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : OSD off1 : OSD on[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]13. Abnormal state (Command:a)GTo recognize an abnormal state. Transmission[a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : OK1 : Fan alarm2 : 5V down3 : AC down[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]14. PIP (Command:z)GTo control PIP (Picture-in-Picture). You can also controlPIP using the pip button on remote control or in theSpecial menu.TransmissionData 0 : PIP off1 : PIP (small)2 : PIP (large)[z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : PIP off1 : PIP (small)2 : PIP (large)* PIP only works in the following resolutions:RGB PC 640x480 (VGA) / 800x600(SVGA) / 1024x768(XGA) (only in vertical frequency 60Hz), Component 480p / 720p / 1080i.[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]15. PIP input select (Command:e)G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode.You can also select source using PIP input button onthe remote control or in the Special menu.Transmission* COMPONENT source only works with 480i input signal.Data 0 : AV (VIDEO)1 : COMPONENT2 : S-AV (S-VIDEO)[e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : AV (VIDEO)1 : COMPONENT2 : S-AV (S-VIDEO)[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]
52External Control Device Adjustments* COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal.16. PIP sound select (Command:u)G To select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP.You can also select sound select in PIP on the special menu.Transmission[u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Main picture sound1 : Sub picture soundData 0 : Main picture sound1 : Sub picture sound[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]* If external equipment commands the Monitor to"change into remote control adjustment mode", theMonitor can only be adjusted by the remote control. To revert the Monitor control to external control deviceadjustment, turn the Monitor off and then on again.18. Change into Remote controladjustment mode (Command:j)G To control the Monitor with the remote control whilethe cable is still connected. Transmission[j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : PC adjustment mode1 : Remote control adjustment modeData 1 : Remote control adjustment mode[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]17. PIP position (Command:x)GTo select sub picture position for PIP. You can also adjust the sub picture position using theposition button on the remote control or in PIP on theSpecial menu.TransmissionData 0 : Right down on screen1 : Left down on screen2 : Left up on screen3 : Right up on screen[x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]AcknowledgementData 0 : Right down on screen1 : Left down on screen2 : Left up on screen3 : Right up on screen[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x]
53Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersMaintenanceCleaning the screen1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet asoft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener ordish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and thenuse it to wipe the screen.2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-drybefore you turn on your Monitor.Cleaning the cabinetTo remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.Please be sure not to use a wet cloth.Extended absenceIf you leave your Monitor dormant for a long time (such as avacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protectagainst possible damage from lightning or power surges.- Early malfunction can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount oftime you will have with your new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug thepower cord before you begin any cleaning.
54No output from oneof the speakers • Adjust BALANCE in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.37)Troubleshooting check listNo picture &No sound•Check whether the Monitor is turned on.• Power cord inserted into wall outlet?• Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet wherethe Monitor’s power cord was plugged in.No or Poor coloror Poor picture• Select COLOR in the PICTURE menu and press the VOL-UME (G) button. (Refer to p.35)• Increase the distance between the Monitor 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, thescreen gets dark.) The remote control doesn’t work•Check to see if there is any object between the PlasmaDisplay and the remote control causing obstruction.• Check to see if the batteries are installed with the correctpolarities. (Refer to p.29) • Install new batteries. (Refer to p.29)Picture OK &No sound•Press the VOLUME (G) button.• Sound muted? Press MUTE button.
55Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features OthersProduct specificationsMODELWidth (inches / mm)Height (inches / mm)Depth (inches / mm)Weight (pounds / kg)Power requirementResolutionColorMU-42PZ11/A/B/G/K/SMU-42PZ15/A/B/G/K/S41.6 / 105625 / 6353.2 / 8272.1 / 32.7120V, 60Hz852 x 480 (Dot)16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B)• The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice forquality improvement.

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