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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL 42PX7DC MODEL: 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.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized mod- ification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
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.
Safety Instructions 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.
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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.
Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. POWER Button Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls INPUT MENU ENTER ENTER Button INPUT Button VOLUME ( MENU Button INPUT INPUT...
Connection Options Connection Options HDMI IN 2 M.P.I ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN M.P.I M.P.I ANTENNA ANTENNA IN HDMI1/DVI IN RJP INTERFACE INTERFACE INTERFACE 8 Plasma TV Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY OPTICAL OPTICAL...
Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MODE Select the remote oper ting mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence: Tuner, AV1, AV2, Component, RGB1, RGB2, HDMI1/DVIand HDMI2 input sources.
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Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions MULTIMEDIA Selects: RGB1-2,HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2 and Component input sources. ADJUST Adjusts screen position, size, and phase in PC mode. SIGNAL Displays the digital signal strength. Selects MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, and SAP in Analog mode. Change the audio language in DTV mode.
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. Owner’s Manual VCR CABLE DVD HDSTB MODE INFO POWER INPUT MULTIMEDIA EZ PIC ADJUST SIGNAL...
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • 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. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on one antenna - 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...
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. If the 4:3 picture format is used;...
DVD Setup DVD Setup (R) AUDIO (L) S-VIDEO When supporting HDMI INTERFACE INTERFACE HDMI-DVD OUTPUT How to connect 1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, P NENT (Y, P DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.
HDSTB Setup HDSTB Setup - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. - This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).
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.
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1. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. 2. When Source Devices connected with HDMI1/DVI Input, output PC Resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA), Position and Size may not fit to Screen.Press the ADJUST button to adjust the screen Position of TV SET and contact an PC graphics card service cen- ter.
Digital Audio Output Setup Digital Audio Output Setup INTERFACE INTERFACE OPTICAL OPTICAL External Audio Equipment Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Out(Optical) port. How to connect SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY 1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio (Optical) Output port.
Operation Operation urning the TV On urning 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. 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the 2.
Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all available channels through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. - A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on.
Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Channel Edit Channel Edit - There are two different ways in order to add or delete scanned channels. One is "Custom List" and the other is "Favorite List" in the channel list. Both of them are available after on the EZ Scan...
Channel Label Setup Channel Label Setup - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a channel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel. 1.
Sub Input Sub Input - When Main Input is selected to Tuner, this function cannot be selected to Tuner. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3. Press the button and then use D D / E E AV2.
ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to Custom Daylight...
Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3.
Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Front Surround Front Surround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. - TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. - Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
- BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and music realism. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use 3. Press the button and then use 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
ime Menu Options ime Menu Options 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.
Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. - You can also set up the 1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. When the highlight one of the following sleep timer options by using the navigation : 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.
Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control 0- Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.
Caption Caption 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3. Press the button and then use D D / E E 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3.
Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use 3. Press the button and then use • When you select , the screen darkens.
Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu. 1. Press the MENU button and then use Then, press the button •...
Brief Info. - Brief Info shows the present screen information. - Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen. - INFO button does not work in Component, RGB1-2, and HDMI1/DVI modes. - Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. Operation: •...
Mute - When you repeatedly press the MUTE button, the sound mode is changed in turn. (Refer to the picture below) Mute Mute : Sound is muted. Freeze - Freezes the currently-viewed picture. 1. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the screen section. 2.
Screen Setup for PC mode Operation Operation • When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used. • When HDMI1/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI1/DVI input, this function is used. • In RGB1/2-DTV mode, SIZE and PHASE is not available. Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset •...
Key Code Code (Hexa) 10 ~ 19 40 Plasma TV Function INPUT R/C Button TV INPUT R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) RATIO R/C Button TIMER R/C Button...
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode 1.
roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist No picture & No sound Picture OK & No sound The remote control doesn’t work Picture appears slowly after switching on No or poor color or poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV...
Maintenance Maintenance - 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 power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.