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6 Plasma TV

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 colors red, green, and blue.
Gas in a plasma state is used to react with phosphors in each sub-pixel to produce colored light (red, green, or blue). These phos-
phors are the same types used in Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) devices such as televisions and common computer monitors.

You get the rich, dynamic colors that you expect. Each sub-pixel is individually controlled by advanced electronics to produce over
16 million different colors. All of these mean that you get perfect images that are easily viewable in a display that is less than 5
inches thick. 

160° - Wide angle range of vision

Your flat panel plasma screen 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 Picture-in-Picture
feature allows you to view your PC and video images simultaneously.

Versatile

The light weight and thin size makes it easy to install your plasma display in a variety of locations where conventional TVs will not
fit.

The PDP Manufacturing Process: a few minute colored dots may be present on the PDP screen

The PDP (Plasma Display Panel), which is the display device of this product, is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells. A few cell
defects will normally occur in the PDP manufacturing process. Several tiny, minute colored dots visible on the screen should be
acceptable. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers' products. The tiny dots appearing does not mean that this PDP is defec-
tive. Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology mini-
mizes these cell defects during the manufacture and operation of this product. 

Summary of Contents for 42PX21D-UC

Page 1: ... Copyright 2004 LG Electronics USA Inc Installation and Operating Guide Model Numbers Z42PX2D Z42PX21D 42PX2D UC 42PX21D UC PLASMA TV ...

Page 2: ...o 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ...

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: ...ts 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 part by an author...

Page 5: ...lock Setup 30 Manual Clock Setup 30 On Off Timer Setup 30 Sleep Timer Auto Off 31 Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control 32 Cinema 3 2 Mode Setup 32 Caption 33 Caption Text 33 Caption Option 34 ISM Method 34 Low Power 35 Freeze Magnify 35 Lock Menu Options Parental Lock Setup 37 CableCARDTM Function Cable menu options 38 Scrambled channel 38 Cable Channel List 39 Emergency Alert Message 39 EPG ...

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: ...t different from your TV Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls TV VIDEO MENU VOL CH ON OFF 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: ...al Audio DVI Digital Visual Interface Component2 Input Digital Audio Output Connect digital audio from various types of equipment Note In standby mode these ports will not work DVD DTV Input Component 1 2 Connect a DVHS a MicroMV Camcorder or a Set Top Box to one of IEEE1394 connectors Monitor Output Connect a second TV or Monitor Remote Control Port Connect your wired remote control here S Video ...

Page 9: ...n system EZ PIC Selects a factory preset picture mode depending on the viewing environment FREEZE Freezes the currently viewed picture Main picture is frozen in PIP Twin picture mode TV VIDEO When you watch the TV screen return to the last external Video Front Video Component 1 2 RGB DTV or RGB PC HDMI DVI input Selects Video Front Video Component 1 2 RGB DTV or RGB PC HDMI DVI input sources Only ...

Page 10: ...corder of IEEE 1394 mode POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off depending on mode CC Select a closed caption Off CC1 4 Text1 4 THUMBSTICK Up Down Left Right ENTER Allows you to navigate the on screen menus and adjust the system settings to your pref erence CHANNEL UP DOWN Selects available channels found with EZ scan PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Moves from one full set of screen info...

Page 11: ...brackets Joining the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling After the set must be mounted on the desk top install the TV brackets on the TV as shown Install the TV brackets on the TV as shown Insert the 2 eye bolts and tighten securely in the upper holes Install the wall brackets on the wall with 2 bolts not supplied with the product as shown Check to be sure the brackets are tightene...

Page 12: ...oper 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 4 inches 4 inches 2 36 inches 4 inches 2 inches Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation allow a clearance of 4 on each side and the top 2 36 on the bottom and 2 from...

Page 13: ...ents 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 Bronze Wire Turn clockwise to tighten Bronze Wire Be careful not to bend the bronze wire when connecting the antenna Bronze Wire Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire 75 ohm CABLE ANTENNA REMOTE CONTROL External ...

Page 14: ...VCR owner s manual 3 Select the input source with using the TV VIDEO button on the remote control Note that this TV finds the connected input sources automatically for Video Front Video and Component 1 2 It is presumed that RGB and HDMI DVI sources are connected Do not connect to both Video and S Video at the same time VCR Setup VCR Setup T CE AUDIO R L OPTICAL RGB INPUT VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT 1 R ...

Page 15: ... 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 button on the remote control to select Component 1 or Component 2 If connected to S VIDEO select the Video or Front Video external input source 3 Refer to the DVD player s manual for operating instructio...

Page 16: ... VIDEO HDMI DVI COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L MONO CABLE ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A V INPUT VIDEO AUDIO Cable S VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL IEEE 1394 Cable R AUDIO L RGB DTV OUTPUT B R R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL R AUDIO L DVI DTV OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL HDMI DTV OUTPUT Digital Set top Box or Signal 480i 480p 720p 1080i Component 1 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes RGB DTV HDMI DV...

Page 17: ... supplied with this product 2 If the PC or the sound card of the PC has an analog audio output connector connect the PC s audio output to AUDIO INPUT port located on the right side of RGB INPUT port How To Use 1 To get the best picture quality adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768 60 Hz 2 Select RGB PC input source in main input option of SETUP menu Refer to P 23 Once you select RGB PC in main i...

Page 18: ...394 Cable AUDIO INPUT The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV s MONITOR OUTPUT See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device s input settings Note Component RGB PC RGB DTV HDMI DVI DTV input sources cannot be used for Monitor out AUDIO R L AUDIO INPUT...

Page 19: ...io connection is necessary How To Use If the source device supports Auto HDMI function the output resolution of the source device will be automatically set to 1280x720p If the source device does not support Auto HDMI you need to set the output resolution appropriately To get the best picture quality adjust the output resolution of the source device to 1280x720p Select HDMI DVI input source in main...

Page 20: ... the product HDMI to DVI Cable not supplied with the product Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable not supplied with the product Analog Audio Cable RCA type not supplied with the product Analog Audio Cable Stereo to RCA type not supplied with the product Reference Reference ...

Page 21: ... Source Devices connected HDMI DVI Input output PC Resolution VGA SVGA XGA Position Size may not fit to Screen As shown the lower picture press the ADJUST button to adjust the screen Position of TV SET and contact an PC graphics card service center When Source Devices connected HDMI DVI Input output TV SET Resolution 480p 720p 1080i TV SET Display fit EIA CEA 861 B Specification to Screen If not r...

Page 22: ...ct your desired language From this point on the on screen menus will be shown in the selected lan guage 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Notes If you intend to be away on vacation disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet After turning on the TV it will take up to a week for the TV Guide On Screen system to receive full list...

Page 23: ...d then use D E button to select TV DTV CATV and CADTV 4 Press the G button and then use D E button to select channel number you want to add or delete 5 Press the ENTER button to add or delete for the channel number 6 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Manual Scan Manual Scan Notes This channel number is a physical channel number which is d...

Page 24: ...tton and then use D E button to select the SETUP menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select Channel Edit 3 Press the G button You will now see a screen filled with channel numbers and a preview picture 4 Use D E F G button to select a channel and then use the ENTER button to add or delete it Press FAV button to add the channel to the Favorite List 5 Press EXIT button to return to ...

Page 25: ...5 If the label is set to Not In Use then it lets the TV know the input source is not used From that point on when you press the TV VIDEO button repeatedly the input source set to Not In Use will be skipped 6 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Input Label Input Label Choose preset labels for your channels If a channel label is provided on t...

Page 26: ... adjust EZ Picture 2 Press the EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu EZ Picture EZ Picture Manual Picture Control Manual Picture Control Custom option option Choose one of three automatic color adjustments Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue 1 Press the MENU button and t...

Page 27: ...select Audio Language 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select English Spanish or French 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu Audio 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 o...

Page 28: ...xperience from standard stereo material 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 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 1 Press the...

Page 29: ...le on the digital signal select them with the SAP button 2 Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing 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 When having selected Stereo or SAP button ...

Page 30: ...p 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 When you set up TV guide on screen system Auto Clock menu is not selected 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the TIME me...

Page 31: ...p 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 displa...

Page 32: ...creen 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 Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration However the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped Zoom 2 Choose Zoom 2 when you want the picture to be altered both vertically extended and cropped ...

Page 33: ... for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen usually messages provided by the broadcaster 4 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 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 Caption Text 3 Press the G button and then us...

Page 34: ...splayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image remaining even when you change the image Avoid allowing any fixed image to remain on 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 eithe...

Page 35: ... Enlarges the picture with correct proportions When enlarging the picture the image may become distorted F F F F Low Power Low Power Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption 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 Low Power 3 Press the G button and then use D E button to select On or Off When you...

Page 36: ...wn 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 X will b...

Page 37: ...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 audiences in the TV Rating sub menu your children can vi...

Page 38: ...n display displays as shown left In case of Scientific Atlanta CableCARD i e CableCARD Host ID Screen 1 Press the MENU button and then use D E button to select the CABLE menu 2 Press the G button and then use D E button to select your desired item 3 Press the G button 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK CABLE SA CableCARD Diag Screen G SA CableCARD Host I...

Page 39: ... Emergency Action Notification Hurricane will be coming Cable Channel List Cable Channel List Emergency Emergency Alert Message Alert Message 1 If you enter the Channel Edit after running the EZ Scan without CableCARDTM you can see the cable channel list as the picture 3 above 2 Insert the CableCARDTM Then the TV receive a new cable channel list which is usually one part channel It takes about 2 3...

Page 40: ...able services This function can be used only when the EPG information is broadcasted by broadcasting companies The EPG displays the programme description for next 7 days This function is only supported in DTV mode 1 Press the GUIDE button to switch on EPG 2 Press the GUIDE or EXIT button again to switch off EPG and return to TV viewing 3 Press the D E F G button to select desired program then pres...

Page 41: ...asy Violence 480i 480p 720p 1080i CC Operation Watching TV DTV CATV CADTV Watching Video Front Video Watching IEEE 1394 In Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI DVI modes INFO button is not working Function Show the present screen information On Watching with the upper Input signal press the INFO button Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit A Banner information B Program title C Day Month Year D P...

Page 42: ... Mute button the mode selected Caption Text is to be displayed When you repeatedly press the Mute button the sound mode is changed in turn Refer to the picture below Note EZ Mute does not operate in Component RGB HDMI DVI modes Mute 24 Mute Sound is muted EZ Mute ...

Page 43: ... When HDMI DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI DVI input After connecting RGB PC or HDMI DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality Display PC Adjust Menu using Adjust button Position Adjust the screen position After displaying the Adjust select the screen position Size Adjust the screen size Phase Adjust the phase of Pixel clock Reset Initializating Size Position Phase adjustment Operati...

Page 44: ...ck to an external 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 Externa...

Page 45: ...ssion 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 acknowledgement...

Page 46: ...ume off 2 EZ Mute 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 Screen...

Page 47: ...in the Video menu Transmission 11 Sharpness Command2 k Data Min 0 Max 64 Refer to Real data mapping See page 46 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 14 Treble Command2 r G To adjust treble You can also adjust treble in the Aud...

Page 48: ...byte Data2 Low byte Two part channel number Major number Minor number One part channel number If the channel band is ATSC digital cable it can be used In case of using one part chan nel number minor channel does not need Data3 Data 4 Minor Channel Number Data3 High byte Data4 Low byte Data 5 m a Set ID Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Cr 18 ISM Method Command2 p G To avoid having a fixed image ...

Page 49: ...ttribute 0xA2 sub pic ture two part not using physical channel ATSC air xx data don t care analog channel number in case digital channel tun ing 3 Digital channel ATSC air channel number physical 20 major 20 minor 3 sub picture Command ma 00 14 00 14 00 03 82 attribute 0x82 sub pic ture two part using physical channel ATSC air 23 Channel Add Del Command m b G To add and delete the channels Transmi...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...deo Input Selection Discrete IR Code Front Video 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 HDMI DVI Input Selection Discrete IR Code Only 4 3 Mode Discrete IR Code Only 16 9 Mode Discrete IR Code Only Zoom1 Mode R C Button R C Button R C Bu...

Page 52: ...ponent responds properly If not the remote requires programming to oper ate the device 2 Turn on the component to be programmed then press the corresponding the desired component 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 There are two ways to find the right code for the component A If you press the CH D...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...between 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...

Page 56: ...net with a soft dry lint free cloth Please be sure not to use a wet cloth If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time such as a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges 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 pow...

Page 57: ... 16 770 000 256 steps of each R G and B 32 104 F 0 40 C Less than 80 6561 feet 2000m 48 4 1210 27 6 701 11 6 295 76 34 6 852 x 480 Dot Width inches mm Height inches mm Depth inches mm Weight pounds kg Resolution Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation 42PX2D UC 42PX21D UC 50PX2D UC ...

Page 58: ...58 Plasma TV Notes Notes ...

Page 59: ...s of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase PARTS ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase Effective Date of Warranty Your warranty period Begins on the date of sale to the original consumer end user KEEP THE DEALER S DATED BILL OF SALE OR PROOF OF DELIVERY as evidence of the purchase date You will ...

Page 60: ...g the defective unit to Zenith Parts and service in accordance with the Zenith warranty are Zenith s responsibility and will be provided without charge Other service requirements will be at the owner s expense If you have problems in obtaining satisfac tory warranty service write or call the Zenith Customer Interactive Center Service may be provided by inde pendently owned and operated service org...

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