LG DU-42PX12XD Owners Manual
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PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: DU-42PX12XD 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 2
of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING/CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 3
picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction may be placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction : 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions 10. Protect the power cord from being walked Manual 3 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 4
which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as 4 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 5
33 Moving the PIP sub picture 34 Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Twin Picture . .34 External Control Device Setup 35~39 IR Codes 40~41 Programming the Remote 42 Programming Codes 43~44 Troubleshooting Checklist 45 Maintenance 46 Product Specifications 46 Warranty 47~48 Setup and - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 6
that you expect. Each sub-pixel is individually controlled by advanced electronics to produce over 16 million 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 7
your TV. Front Panel Controls Introduction TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH POWER Button Remote Control Sensor MENU Button CHANNEL (E, D) Buttons TV/VIDEO Button VOLUME (F,G) Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on. Owner's Manual 7 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 8
signals to the Connect audio/video out- TV, either directly or through your cable put from an external box. device to these jacks. Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to oper- ate the TV on DC power. 8 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 9
for the program's character. FREEZE Freezes the currently-viewed picture. Main picture is frozen in PIP/Twin picturre mode. ADJUST Adjusts screen position, clock, and phase in PC mode. ZOOM Enlarges the main picture size. SIGNAL Displays the digital signal strength. LIGHT MODE POWER TV/VIDEO - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 10
Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord 75Ω Round Cable LIGHT MODE POWER TV/VIDEO COMP/RGB/DVI TIMER FLASHBK MUTE VOL SURF CH INFO SAP RATIO CC OK MENU SOUND VIDEO EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD REW FF SKIP PIP PIPCH- PIPCH+ PIPINPUT FREEZE ZOOM SIGNAL SWAP ADJUST Remote Control - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 11
Instructions • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV lightening rods, or gas pipes. Power Supply Short-circuit Breaker Wall installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide available from Manual 11 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 12
TV signals provided on one antenna - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture improve picture quality, purchase and install a signal amplifier. • If the antenna needs to be split for two TV's, install TV will let you know when the analog, cable, and - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 13
VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting the Video input. 2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press 1 PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's 2 manual.) ANT OUT 3. Select the input source by using the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. (If connected to - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 14
2. Use the TV/VIDEO or COMP/RGB/DVI button on the remote control to select Component 1 or Component 2. (If connected to SVIDEO, select the Video 1 or Video 2 external input source.) 3. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. • Component Input ports To get better picture quality - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 15
. See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation. Caution: Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) REMOTE DVI COMPONENT1 DVI INPUT CONTROL INPUT INPUT OUTPUT (PC/DTV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 16
INPUT A/V INPUT 1 (MONO) R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Antenna 1 Analog/DTV How to use 1. Turn on the PC and the TV. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV's remote control. 3. Select RGB-PC or DVI-PC input source in main input option of SETUP menu. (Refer to P.20) 4. Check - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 17
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 D / E button to select POSITION - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 18
/RGB/DVI, CH (+, -), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control to turn the TV on. NOTE • If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV's because it is just example to help the - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 19
can create your own Surfchannel list with up to 10 channels. It appears at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Use the SURF button on the remote control when a channel is highlighted, to add or delete the channel from the Surf channel list. - You can create your SURF channel list from the - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 20
. 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 21
Movie, Video Game, and Sports. • You can also use the VIDEO menu to adjust EZ Picture. 2. Press the EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing. Manual Picture Control (Off option) - Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. 1. Press the MENU button and then use - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 22
previous menu. EZ Sound - 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 23
button to return to the previous menu. Stereo/SAP 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 24
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. BBE - BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 25
return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Manual Clock Setup - If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. 1. / E button to set the sound level at turn-on. 7. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 26
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 screen, press TV signal, the TV turns off TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. 26 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 27
, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible. 1. Press the RATIO button repeatedly to select the desired picture format. You can also adjust Aspect Ratio in the OPTION menu. • Set By Program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source's image. (4:3 → 4:3, 16 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 28
the Antenna source. - This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the power off. 1. Press the 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 29
to your preference. A pre- view icon is provided at the bottom of the screen, use it to see the caption language. • Size: Set the size the words 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. Note: This Manual 29 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 30
picture with correct proportions. - When enlarging the picture, the image may become distorted. 1. Press the ZOOM button in DTV 720p, or 1080i modes. 2. Use the D / E / F / G buttons to select the screen split zoom section. F 3. To return to normal viewing, press the ZOOM button again. 30 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 31
Options Operation 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 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 32
specific TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas. • TV Rating-Children: Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Note • If you ever forget your password, key in '7', '7', '7', '7' on the remote control. 32 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 33
sub pictures. Main Picture Sub Picture Main Picture Sub Picture 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. Owner's Manual 33 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 34
to change main and sub picture sizes in Twin Picture mode. i.e) If the maximal adjusted screen is 16:9, the large screen appears the gray part at both the up and down sides. If the maximal adjusted screen is 4:3, the large screen is filled with entire screen vertically as shown. 34 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 35
the Monitor. RS-232C Setup DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) REMOTE DVI COMPONENT1 DVI INPUT CONTROL INPUT INPUT OUTPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT (PC/ GND 5 DTR 4 DSR 6 RTS 7 CTS 8 3 TXD 2 RXD 5 GND 4 DTR 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Owner's Manual 35 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 36
is 1 ~ 99. 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Power k 02. Input Select k 03. Aspect Ratio k 04. Screen Mute k 05. Volume Mute k 06. Volume Control . Data 1: Illegal Code 2: Not supported function 3: Wait more time COM- COM - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 37
(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] Data 0: Auto (Set by program) 1: Normal screen (4:3) 2: Wide screen (16:9) 3: Horizon - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 38
][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:j) G To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust tint in the Video menu. Plasma TV 14. PIP / Twin Picture (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture-in-Picture)/Twin picture. You can also control the PIP/Twin picture using the PIP button on the remote control - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 39
picture in PIP/Twin picture screen. Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Normal 1: Orbiter 2: Inversion Acknowledgement [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 22. White Wash (Command2:q) G To control External Control nibble → Main picture: 0, Sub picture (PIP): 1 send IR remote key code - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 40
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 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz TC as long as a key is depressed. Tf Tf 0.56 ms 2.24 ms 40 Plasma TV Tf=108ms @455KHz - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 41
MENU SOUND VIDEO EXIT PIP PIPCH PIPCH + PIP INPUT SWAP FREEZE ZOOM SAP ADJUST TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 RGB-PC RGB-DTV DVI-DTV Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9 Ratio Zoom MULTI PIP SIGNAL Note R/C Button R/C Button (Power On IR Code (Only Zoom Mode) Channel Search R/C Button Owner's Manual 41 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 42
on the following pages. Again, if the code is correct, the device will turn off. 5. Press the MENU button to store the code. 6. Test the remote control functions to see if the component responds properly. If not, repeat from step 2. 42 Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 43
Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs Brand AIWA AKAI AMPRO ANAM 040 066 101 043 012 031 033 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 Brand KENWOOD LG (GOLDSTAR) LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH 088 089 100 114 060 093 Owner's Manual 43 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 44
Programming HYTEK 053 JANIEL 060 147 JERROLD 061 KATHREIN 108 LEGEND 057 LG 001 LUTRON 132 LUXOR 062 144 MACOM 010 059 063 064 SAMSUNG 123 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 028 035 047 057 085 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 032 138 SONY 103 Brand STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA UNIDEN Plasma TV - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 45
Troubleshooting Checklist No picture & No sound • Check whether the TV is turned on. • 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 The remote - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 46
. Product Specifications MODEL Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Resolution Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation DU-42PX12XD 41 - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 47
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. CONCERNING PIXEL FUNCTIONALITY: Your Plasma TV contains about one million individual pixels. Plasma TV typically contain a small number of pixels that - LG DU-42PX12XD | Owners Manual - Page 48
defective unit to the LG®Brand Service Center. Parts and service in accordance with the LGE warranty are LGE's responsibility and will be provided without charge. Other service requirements will be at the owner's expense. If you have problems in obtaining satisfactory warranty service, write or call
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PLASMA TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 :
MODEL:
DU-42PX12XD
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.