PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS: 42PX3DBV/42PX3DLV 42PX3DBV-UC/ 42PX3DLV-UC Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating your TV. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below. See the label attached on the back cover and relate this information to your dealer if you require service. Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Warning/Caution Warning/Caution WARNING/CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING/CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
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. 15.
Contents Contents Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Manual Sound Control (Off Option) . . . . . . . . . .24 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Introduction Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front Panel Controls MENU TV/VIDEO ENTER VOL CH CHANNEL (E , VOLUME (F , Remote Control Sensor G D ) Buttons ) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button TV/VIDEO Button POWER Button Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on.
Introduction Connection Options Back Connection Panel S-VIDEO Input A connection available to provide better picture quality than the video input. S-VIDEO A/V 2 L / MONO VIDEO VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. R AUDIO AUDIO Input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an external device. Remote Control Port Connect your wired remote control here. DVI Input/Audio Input/RGB Input Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the appropriate input port.
Installation Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. COMP/RGB/DVI Selects: Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), DVI-DTV (or DVI-PC) input sources. COMP/RGB/DVI TV/VIDEO MODE MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, DVD, VCR, AUDIO, CABLE or STB. Select a mode other than TV, for the remote to operate an external device.
Installation Remote Control Key Functions POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. COMP/RGB/DVI TV/VIDEO MODE INFO When you watch the TV, information displays on top of the screen. Not available in Component 1-2 and RGB mode. VCR/DVD BUTTONS • Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players. ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD players.
Installation Installation Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1.5V 1.
Installation 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. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.
Installation External Equipment Connections 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 Copper Wire 1 (MONO) R VHF Antenna L VIDEO S-VIDEO Antenna Analog/DTV AC INPUT AUDIO RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Turn clockwise to tighten.
Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - Use the ISM Method (on the Option menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.
Installation External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). COMPONENT 2 DVD /DTV INPUT COMPONENT 1 NPUT TV INPUT) R A/V INPUT 1 L AUDIO INPUT Antenna Analog/DTV (MONO) R VIDEO L S-VIDEO AC INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO How to use 1.
Installation 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 DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode.
Installation PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. The TV sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol. - The TV perceives 640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card. card, change the screen scanning rate for the graphic card accordingly. How to connect 1.
Operation Operation Screen Setup for PC mode - 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. Adjustment for screen Position, Clock, and Phase 1. Press the ADJUST button and then use CLOCK, or PHASE. 2. Press the ENTER button and then use ate adjustments.
Operation Turning the TV On Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the POWER button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on. Turning on the TV (power cord is still connected) 1. If the TV was turned off with the • Press the button on the TV button on the TV to turn the TV on. 2. If the TV was turned off with the remote control and then the • Press the TV on.
Operation Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select EZ Scan. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select antenna input.
Operation DTV Signal Strength - Reveals how strong your DTV signal is and whether 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 MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select DTV Signal. 3.
Operation V ideo Menu Options 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 Off. - Day Light, Normal, Night Time, Movie, Video Game, and Sports settings are preset for optimum picture quality at the factory and are not adjustable. 1.
Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the French. G D /E button and then use D /E /E button to select the AUDIO menu. button to select Audio Language. button to select: English, Spanish, or 4. Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Operation Audio Menu Options Manual Sound Control ( Off option) - Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. 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 (Balance, Treble, or Bass). /E button to select the desired sound option 3. Press the G button and then use F /G button to make appropriate adjustments. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Operation TV Speakers On/Off On/Off 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 TV Speaker. 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 return to the previous menu.
Operation T ime Menu Options 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 TIME menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Auto Clock. 3.
Operation Sleep Timer - 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 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 displayed on the screen, press the ENTER button.
Operation Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control - 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 displayed. - If you are viewing a picture with a 16:9 aspect ratio, you can’t use the Horizon aspect ratio option.
Operation INFO Caption 1. Use the CC button repeatedly to select Caption Off, or On. • You can also use the OPTION menu to select Caption. 2. Press the EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing. EXIT SAP TIMER CCCC Caption Mode Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen usually the program's dialog.
Operation Option Menu Features - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. button to select the OPTION 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Caption Option. 3. Press the G button and then use F /G button to select Custom. /E 4. Use D / E button to customize the Style, Font, etc., to your preference. A preview icon is provided at the bottom of the screen, use it to see the caption language.
Operation ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method - A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in an 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 2. Press the G button and then use D /E 3. Press the G button and then use D Inversion, or White Wash. /E /E button to select the OPTION menu.
Operation 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. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period.
Operation Parental Lock Setup - Lets you 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 D Then, press the G button /E button to select the LOCK menu. • Enter the password as requested. • The TV is set up with the initial password “7-7-7-7”. 2. Use the D / E button to choose from the following Lock Menu options.
External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the TV’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 TV.
External Control Device Setup Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 36. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D 2. Press the G button and then use D /E /E button to select the SETUP menu. button to select SET ID. 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to adjust SET ID to choose the desired monitor ID number. The adjustment range of SET ID is 1 ~ 99. 4.
External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command:e) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control.
External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command:i) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command:m) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Video menu. G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on the set. Transmission Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’. See page 36.
External Control Device Setup 17. Color Temperature (Command:u) 21. Channel Tuning (Command: m a) G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. G To tune channel to following physical/major/minor number Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3] [ ][Data4][ ][Data5][Cr] [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Medium 1: Cool 2: Warm Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 18.
IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
IR Codes Code (Hexa) 0B 98 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB 92 D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 76 77 AF 40 Plasma TV Function TV/VIDEO COMP/RGB/DVI RATIO TIMER Number Key 0~ 9 - (Dash) FLASHBK MUTE VOL D VOLE CH D CH E SURF INFO CC D E F G ENTER MENU EZ SOUND EZ PIC EXIT FREEZE SAP ADJUST XD TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 RGB-PC RGB-DTV Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9 Ratio Zoom Note R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Bu
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode 1. Test your remote control.
Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes AIWA AKAI 034 016 125 072 031 012 035 028 108 003 031 005 065 112 108 012 034 059 006 029 036 129 003 034 031 107 132 012 004 043 031 031 012 040 043 012 048 130 KENWOOD 014 047 001 101 034 003 017 040 031 067 012 069 101 027 031 003 033 101 045 013 013 049 151 034 024 012 048 043 053 066 133 013 063 031 031 067 101 013 PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RCA 108 072 011 033 013 040 107 145 003 031 053 058 148 0
Programming Codes HDSTB Brand Codes Brand ALPHASTAR DSR AMPLICA BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER 123 050 051 013 036 008 054 050 005 011 141 024 038 093 097 122 089 114 017 133 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 003 031 HITACHI 139 033 HOUSTON TRACKER 057 HUGHES 068 JANIEL 060 JERROLD 061 KATHREIN 108 LEGEND 057 LG 001 LUTRON 132 LUXOR 062 MACOM 010 065 MEMOREX 057 NEXTWAVE 028 NORSAT 069 CHAPARRAL CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME EUROPLUS FUJITSU 126 129 014 015 018 055 009 012 077 145 006 007 0
Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & No sound • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in. Picture OK & No sound • Press the VOLUME (D ) button. • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. • Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing obstruction.
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 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. 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.
Specification Product Specifications MODELS 42PX3DBV-UC / 42PX3DLV-UC Width (inches / mm) 47.6 / 1210 Height (inches / mm) 27.6 / 701 Depth (inches / mm) 11.6 / 295 Weight (pounds / kg) 66.
LG ELECTRONICS, INC. PLASMA TV U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at LGE s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ( Warranty Period ) listed below, effective from the date ( Date of Purchase ) of original consumer purchase of the product.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● damage caused in shipping or transit service required as a result of improper installation, including incorrect or insufficient AC supply (please consult the owner s manual for power supply requirements) installation or repair of antenna systems, cable converters, cable company supplied equipment, or other components in a video system set-up or adjustment on consumer controls, or damage caused by improper adjustments damage caused by other system
