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Owner’s Manual   17

Installation

Operation

Operation

- Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. 

(For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.)

- In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. 
- You can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source.

1. Press the 

ADJUST

button and then use 

E

button to select 

POSITION

,

CLOCK

, or 

PHASE

.

2. Press the 

OK 

button and then use 

E

buttons to make appropriate

adjustments.

• The 

PHASE

adjustment range is -16 ~ +16.

• The 

CLOCK

adjustment range is -30 ~ +30.

3. Press the 

OK 

button.

Adjustment for screen Position, Clock, and Phase

Adjustment for screen Position, Clock, and Phase

Screen Setup for PC mode

Screen Setup for PC mode

1. Press the 

ADJUST 

button and then use 

E

button to select the 

RESET 

option.

2. Press the 

OK 

button and then use 

button to select 

Yes

.

3. Press the 

OK 

button

Initializing (Reset to original factory values)

Initializing (Reset to original factory values)

- To initialize the adjusted values

Close

POSITION  

G

CLOCK

PHASE

RESET

Adjust

D

F

G

E

Close

POSITION

CLOCK

PHASE

RESET    

G

Adjust

Initialize Settings

Summary of Contents for DU-42PX12XD

Page 1: ... 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 MODEL DU 42PX12XD LG Electronics U S A Inc ...

Page 2: ...tions 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reori...

Page 3: ...Follow 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 pl...

Page 4: ...ded wall outlets 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 par...

Page 5: ... Timer Auto Off 26 Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio 27 Caption Caption Mode 28 Caption Option 29 Cinema Mode Setup 29 Demo 29 ISM Method 30 Low power 30 Split Zoom 30 Lock Menu Options Parental Lock Setup 32 PIP Picture in Picture Twin Picture Watching PIP Twin Picture 33 Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP Twin Picture 33 Swapping the PIP Twin Picture 33 TV Program Selection for PIP 33 Movi...

Page 6: ...een offers an exceptionally broad viewing angle over 160 degrees This means that the display is clear and visible to viewers anywhere in the room who can see the screen Wide Screen The screen of the Plasma Display is so wide that your viewing experience is as if you are in a theater Multimedia Connect your plasma display to a PC and you can use it for conferencing games and Internet browsing The P...

Page 7: ...f front panel Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls POWER Button 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: ...ce Component1 Input Digital Audio Output Connect digital audio from various types of equipment Note In standby mode these ports will not work 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 Remote Control Port Connect your wired remote control here S Video Input Connect S Video ...

Page 9: ...unes to the last channel viewed THUMBSTICK Up Down Left Right OK Allows you to navigate the on screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference CHANNEL UP DOWN Selects available channels found during EZ scan EXIT Clears all on screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu VIDEO Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room VOLUME UP DOWN Increases decreases the s...

Page 10: ...e you purchased the product Secure the TV assembly by attaching it to a wall for additional support Attaching the Attaching the TV assembly to the wall TV assembly to the wall If the set will be mounted on a desk top insert the 2 eye bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes as shown Install the wall brackets on the wall with 2 bolts not supplied with the product as shown Match the height...

Page 11: ...ntal installation all Mount Horizontal installation For proper ventilation allow a clearance of 4 on each side and 2 from the wall Detailed installation instruc tions are available from your dealer see the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide 4 inches 4 inches 2 36 inches 4 inches 2 inches Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation all...

Page 12: ...2 Way Signal Splitter in the connections If the antenna is not installed properly contact your deal er for assistance AC INPUT T 1 AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO S VIDEO Antenna Analog DTV Multi family Dwellings Apartments Connect to wall antenna socket Single family Dwellings Houses Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna Outdoor Antenna Wall Antenna Socket VHF Antenna UHF Antenna RF Coaxial Wire 75 ohm C...

Page 13: ...AUDIO INPUT DVI INPUT PC DTV INPUT RGB INPUT PC DTV INPUT VIDEO INPUT A V INPUT 1 MONO VIDEO S VIDEO Antenna Analog DTV S VIDEO OUT IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 3 4 OUTPUT SWITCH ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO R L DVD DTV INPUT After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter you can watch cable TV programming The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cab...

Page 14: ... 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 2 Use the TV VIDEO or COMP RGB DVI button on the remote control to select Component 1 or Component 2 If connected to S VIDEO select the Video 1 or Video 2 external...

Page 15: ...s COMPONENT Y PB PR INPUT RGB or DVI jack for video connections depending on your set top box connector Then make the corresponding audio connections How to use 1 Turn on the digital set top box Refer to the owner s manual for the digital set top box 2 Use TV VIDEO or COMP RGB DVI on the remote control to select Component 1 Component 2 RGB DTV or DVI DTV source HDSTB Setup HDSTB Setup REMOTE CONTR...

Page 16: ... card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card NOTES Depending on the graphics card DOS mode may not work if you use a DVI I cable Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV s screen for a long period of time The fixed image may become per manently imprinted on the screen Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separ...

Page 17: ... make appropriate adjustments The PHASE adjustment range is 16 16 The CLOCK adjustment range is 30 30 3 Press the OK button Adjustment for screen Position Clock and Phase Adjustment for screen Position Clock and Phase Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode 1 Press the ADJUST button and then use D E button to select the RESET option 2 Press the OK button and then use F G button to select...

Page 18: ... button on the TV Press the button on the TV and then press the POWER TV VIDEO COMP RGB DVI CH Number 0 9 button on the remote control to turn the TV on The menus will be shown on the screen in the selected language First select your language 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Language 3 Press the G butto...

Page 19: ...l list from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan channel search A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with OK but ton Once a channel is highlighted you will be able to see whether the channel is currently added or deleted by referring to the small window at the top left corner of the screen You can create your own Surfchannel list with up to 10 channels It ap...

Page 20: ...er you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input The higher the signal strength the less likely you are to experience picture degradation Digital DTV Signals May not be available in all areas nor are broadcast on all programs 1 Press the SIGNAL button 2 View the on screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received You can also check the DTV Signal strength wit...

Page 21: ...ors with more blue 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the VIDEO menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Color Temperature 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select either Warm Medium or Cool 4 Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Color Color T Temperature Control emperature Control ...

Page 22: ...o Language Audio Language EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content When adjusting sound options treble bass and front surround manually EZ Sound automatically switches Off Normal Stadium Theater and Music are preset for good sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable Scans for chang...

Page 23: ... Stereo SAP Stereo SAP Broadcasts Setup Broadcasts Setup This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP Secondary Audio Program that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the original one Stereo or SAP can be received only when the TV station transmits those signals even though you have selected Stereo or SAP Mono sound is automatically ...

Page 24: ...TV Speakers On Off Setup f Setup Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the AUDIO menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select BBE 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On or Off 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to ...

Page 25: ... press MENU button to return to the previous menu 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 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the...

Page 26: ...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 Sleep Timer in the TIME menu 1 Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes First the Off option appears on the screen followed by the following sleep timer options 10 20 30 60 90 120 180 and 240 minutes 2 When the number of minutes you want is displaye...

Page 27: ...n 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 entire screen Horizon Choose Horizon when you want to adjust the picture in a non linear proportion that is more enlarged at both sides to create a spectacular view Zoom 1 Choos...

Page 28: ...t1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 CAPTION The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen usually messages provided by the broadcaster 4 Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return t...

Page 29: ... Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Cinema Mode Setup Most movies are 24 frames sec but TV signal is 30 frames sec This option lets the TV do 3 2 pull down operation for you to watch movies at the best motion appearance 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to...

Page 30: ...the TV s screen for a long period of time 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the OPTION 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 Orbiter Inversion or White Wash Normal If image sticking is never a problem ISM is not necessary set to Normal When image is stopped screen light aut...

Page 31: ...been shown at the theaters or direct to video movies use the Movie Rating System MPAA only Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters Movie Ratings Blocking Off Permits all programs G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adult only If you set PG 13 G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and ...

Page 32: ...e movies with the ratings above a specified level Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV not TV programs such as soap operas TV Rating Children Prevents children from watching certain children s TV programs according to the ratings limit set The children rating does not apply to other TV programs Unless you block certain TV programs intend ed for mature audien...

Page 33: ...n for PIP TV Program Selection for PIP 1 Press the PIP button 2 Select the Analog or DTV option on the Sub input menu or with the PIP INPUT button Use the PIPCH PIPCH button to select a channel for the sub picture Swapping the PIP Swapping the PIP T Twin Picture win Picture Use the SWAP button to switch the main and sub pictures Component 1 Component 2 RGB PC or RGB DTV DVI DTV or DVI PC input sou...

Page 34: ... and Sub Picture Sizes for Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for T Twin Picture win Picture Use the D E F G button to change main and sub picture sizes in Twin Picture mode If the maximal adjusted screen is 4 3 the large screen is filled with entire screen vertically as shown If the maximal adjusted screen is 16 9 the large screen appears the gray part at both the up and down sides i e ...

Page 35: ...xternal 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 Configurations RS 232C Configurations External Control ...

Page 36: ...ata Cr T Transmission Receiving Protocol ransmission Receiving Protocol OK Acknowledgement The Monitor transmits ACK acknowledgement based on this format when receiving normal data At this 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...

Page 37: ...ume mute on Volume off k e Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement e Set ID OK Data x 03 Aspect Ratio Command2 c Main picture format G To adjust the screen format You can also adjust the screen format using the RATIO button on remote control or in the Option menu Transmission 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 0 S...

Page 38: ...lso adjust sharpness in the Video menu Transmission 11 Sharpness Command2 k Data Min 0 Max 64 Refer to Real data mapping See page 37 k k Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement k Set ID OK Data x 12 OSD Select Command2 l G To select OSD On Screen Display on off Transmission k l Set ID Data Cr Acknowledgement Data 0 OSD off 1 OSD on l Set ID OK Data x 15 PIP Position Command2 q G To select sub picture posit...

Page 39: ... Low nibble NTSC air 0 NTSC cable 1 ATSC 2 Example If you want PIP channel tuned to ATSC cable stan dard 30 5 the command sequence is ma 00 1e 1e 05 12 Refer to Real data mapping See page 37 m a Set ID Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Cr a Set ID OK Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 x a Set ID NG Data0 x Acknowledgement 26 Channel Add Del Command m b G To add and delete the channels Transmission Data 0 Channel Delet...

Page 40: ...ta 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 to Con...

Page 41: ...on R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button R C Button Discrete IR Code TV Input Selection Discrete IR Code Video1 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Video2 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Component1 Input Selection Discrete IR Code Component2 Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB PC Input Selection Discrete IR Code RGB DTV Input Selection Discrete IR Code DVI DTV Input Selection Discr...

Page 42: ...turn on the component such as a VCR and press the corresponding MODE button VCR on the remote control while pointing at the component 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 Enter a code number using the number buttons on the r...

Page 43: ...7 037 112 129 131 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...

Page 44: ...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 001 021...

Page 45: ...ween 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 et...

Page 46: ...le Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent Wring the cloth until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your TV To remove dirt or dust wipe the cabinet with a soft dry lint free cloth Please be sure not to use a wet cloth If you expect...

Page 47: ...OR OTHERWISE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR and PARTS 2 YEARS from the Date of Purchase Your un...

Page 48: ...e returning any product to the LGE Service Center Contact the Customer Interactive Center for details CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain customer assistance product information or Dealer or Service locations Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per year THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by t...

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