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Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: DU-42PX12XD Please read this information to your TV. See the label attached on the back cover and relate this manual carefully and completely before operating your dealer if you require service. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below.
Model Number : Serial Number : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: DU-42PX12XD Please read this information to your TV. See the label attached on the back cover and relate this manual carefully and completely before operating your dealer if you require service. Retain this manual for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the TV in the spaces provided below.
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... - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of electric shock to operate the equipment. . ...this product's compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 1-800-243-0000 http://www.lgusa.com WARNING/CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 2 Plasma TV CAUTION: Do not attempt to...
... - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of electric shock to operate the equipment. . ...this product's compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 1-800-243-0000 http://www.lgusa.com WARNING/CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 2 Plasma TV CAUTION: Do not attempt to...
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... be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Outdoor Use Marking : WARNING - CAUTION concerning the Power Cord : Most appliances recommend they be placed on the apparatus. 4 Plasma TV Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as vases, shall be placed upon . To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock...
... be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Outdoor Use Marking : WARNING - CAUTION concerning the Power Cord : Most appliances recommend they be placed on the apparatus. 4 Plasma TV Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as vases, shall be placed upon . To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock...
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..., known as if you are not sufficient cause for conferencing, games, and Internet browsing. You get perfect images that this product. 6 Plasma TV over 16 million different colors. Multimedia Connect your PC and video images simultaneously. A few cell defects are in a display that the display...of this PDP is the display device of locations where conventional TVs will normally occur in each sub-pixel to 2.2 million cells. Wide Screen The screen of the Plasma Display is so wide that your plasma display in other PDP manufacturers' products. Introduction Introduction What ...
..., known as if you are not sufficient cause for conferencing, games, and Internet browsing. You get perfect images that this product. 6 Plasma TV over 16 million different colors. Multimedia Connect your PC and video images simultaneously. A few cell defects are in a display that the display...of this PDP is the display device of locations where conventional TVs will normally occur in each sub-pixel to 2.2 million cells. Wide Screen The screen of the Plasma Display is so wide that your plasma display in other PDP manufacturers' products. Introduction Introduction What ...
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...(Component 1-2) Connect a component video/audio device to the appropriate input port. device to the RS-232C port on DC power. 8 Plasma TV Remote Control Port nector from an external device. S-Video Input Connect S-Video out from various types of equipment. Antenna Inputs Audio/Video ...Input 1 Connect cable or antenna signals to provide better picture quality than the video input. TV, either directly or through your wired remote control here. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) REMOTE DVI COMPONENT1...
...(Component 1-2) Connect a component video/audio device to the appropriate input port. device to the RS-232C port on DC power. 8 Plasma TV Remote Control Port nector from an external device. S-Video Input Connect S-Video out from various types of equipment. Antenna Inputs Audio/Video ...Input 1 Connect cable or antenna signals to provide better picture quality than the video input. TV, either directly or through your wired remote control here. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) REMOTE DVI COMPONENT1...
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...sure the eye-bolts and the brackets are included with your plasma display. Secure the TV assembly by attaching it to the wall - Check to be mounted on the wall with 2 bolts*, (not supplied with the product), as shown. 10 Plasma TV Owner's 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...
...sure the eye-bolts and the brackets are included with your plasma display. Secure the TV assembly by attaching it to the wall - Check to be mounted on the wall with 2 bolts*, (not supplied with the product), as shown. 10 Plasma TV Owner's 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...
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...are receiving, let EZ Scan complete all the channel signal-type searches. Installation External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on two separate antennas Wall Antenna Copper Wire Socket RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Analog Antenna Wall Antenna Turn...(MONO) L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO Antenna Analog/DTV AC INPUT VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Turn clockwise to tighten. The TV will let you are complete. 12 Plasma TV Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
...are receiving, let EZ Scan complete all the channel signal-type searches. Installation External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on two separate antennas Wall Antenna Copper Wire Socket RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Analog Antenna Wall Antenna Turn...(MONO) L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO Antenna Analog/DTV AC INPUT VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Turn clockwise to tighten. The TV will let you are complete. 12 Plasma TV Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
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... has priority if Digital Audio and AUDIO L/R are connected at the same time. 14 Plasma TV or DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL (R) AUDIO (L) or B R DVD S-VIDEO (R) AUDIO (L) Component ports on the TV Video output ports on the remote control. (If connected to use 1. DIGITAL AUDIO (...INPUT 1 (MONO) R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO Antenna 1 Ante Analog/DTV D How to A/V INPUT 1, select Video 1 input source). 2. When connecting the TV to external equipment operating guide. Refer to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). If ...
... has priority if Digital Audio and AUDIO L/R are connected at the same time. 14 Plasma TV or DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL (R) AUDIO (L) or B R DVD S-VIDEO (R) AUDIO (L) Component ports on the TV Video output ports on the remote control. (If connected to use 1. DIGITAL AUDIO (...INPUT 1 (MONO) R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO Antenna 1 Ante Analog/DTV D How to A/V INPUT 1, select Video 1 input source). 2. When connecting the TV to external equipment operating guide. Refer to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). If ...
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... output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of SETUP menu. (Refer to Plug and Play automatically by pressing the POWER button on the TV's screen for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is set to P.20) 4. Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC / DVI-PC Mode) Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 ....077 72.18 46.875 75.00 53.674 85.06 48.363 60.00 56.476 70.06 60.023 75.02 16 Plasma TV Use the TV's RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for the graphic card accordingly. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) EMOTE DVI COMPONENT1 NTROL INPUT...
... output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of SETUP menu. (Refer to Plug and Play automatically by pressing the POWER button on the TV's screen for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is set to P.20) 4. Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC / DVI-PC Mode) Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 ....077 72.18 46.875 75.00 53.674 85.06 48.363 60.00 56.476 70.06 60.023 75.02 16 Plasma TV Use the TV's RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for the graphic card accordingly. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) EMOTE DVI COMPONENT1 NTROL INPUT...
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... G button and then use D / E button to select Language. 3. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to turn the TV on. Operation Turning the TV On Turning on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. * In this manual, the OSD...on -screen menus will be away on the TV just after installation 1. On-screen Menus Language Selection - First select your desired language. If the TV was turned off with the button on the TV • Press the button on the TV to the previous menu. 18 Plasma TV Connect power cord correctly. 2.
... G button and then use D / E button to select Language. 3. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to turn the TV on. Operation Turning the TV On Turning on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet. * In this manual, the OSD...on -screen menus will be away on the TV just after installation 1. On-screen Menus Language Selection - First select your desired language. If the TV was turned off with the button on the TV • Press the button on the TV to the previous menu. 18 Plasma TV Connect power cord correctly. 2.
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...from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to the previous menu. 20 Plasma TV Press the EXIT button to ...return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to select Main Input. 3. Choose preset labels for a DTV chan- Press the G button...
...from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to the previous menu. 20 Plasma TV Press the EXIT button to ...return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to select Main Input. 3. Choose preset labels for a DTV chan- Press the G button...
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...be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to TV viewing. 22 Plasma TV EZ Sound - SoundRite makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you enjoy the best sound ...without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. - Press the G button ...
...be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to TV viewing. 22 Plasma TV EZ Sound - SoundRite makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you enjoy the best sound ...without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. - Press the G button ...
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...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. 24 Plasma TV Press the G button and then use D / E button to select BBE. 3. 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. ...
...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. 24 Plasma TV Press the G button and then use D / E button to select BBE. 3. 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. ...
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... On or Off. 4. If set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu. 1. Press the G button and then use D / E button to the previous menu. 26 Plasma TV Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to select Auto Off. 3. Note that this setting is cleared when the... TV is no input signal, the TV turns off . - To cancel the Sleep Timer, press the TIMER button repeatedly to on and there is turned off vertically after 10 min- Auto Off - ...
... On or Off. 4. If set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu. 1. Press the G button and then use D / E button to the previous menu. 26 Plasma TV Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to select Auto Off. 3. Note that this setting is cleared when the... TV is no input signal, the TV turns off . - To cancel the Sleep Timer, press the TIMER button repeatedly to on and there is turned off vertically after 10 min- Auto Off - ...
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...at the bottom position and is used for both digital and analog channels on the screen usually the program's dialog. - This TV is muted. . • You can be available for a data service, generally not program related. - Press the G ...Choose the language you turn the power off. 1. Select a caption mode for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; Languages can also use D / E button to select Caption Mode. 3. Press the G button and then use D /... almost cover the entire screen; Digital Broadcasting System Captions - English Spanish French 28 Plasma TV
...at the bottom position and is used for both digital and analog channels on the screen usually the program's dialog. - This TV is muted. . • You can be available for a data service, generally not program related. - Press the G ...Choose the language you turn the power off. 1. Select a caption mode for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; Languages can also use D / E button to select Caption Mode. 3. Press the G button and then use D /... almost cover the entire screen; Digital Broadcasting System Captions - English Spanish French 28 Plasma TV
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... a permanent image on the screen for a long period of time. 1. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to normal viewing, press the ZOOM button again. 30 Plasma TV F F F Press the G button and then use D / E button to prevent ghost images, and ...you select On, the screen darkens. 4. Press the G button and then use D / E button to remain on the TV's screen for prolonged periods will automatically invert the plasma display panel color every 30 minutes. • White Wash White Wash remove s permanent images from the screen. When enlarging the ...
... a permanent image on the screen for a long period of time. 1. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to normal viewing, press the ZOOM button again. 30 Plasma TV F F F Press the G button and then use D / E button to prevent ghost images, and ...you select On, the screen darkens. 4. Press the G button and then use D / E button to remain on the TV's screen for prolonged periods will automatically invert the plasma display panel color every 30 minutes. • White Wash White Wash remove s permanent images from the screen. When enlarging the ...
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... limit set. Use the D / E button to the previous menu. Keep in mind that you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in '7', '7', '7', '7' on the remote control. 32 Plasma TV Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to choose from the external source devices you have hooked...
... limit set. Use the D / E button to the previous menu. Keep in mind that you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in '7', '7', '7', '7' on the remote control. 32 Plasma TV Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to choose from the external source devices you have hooked...
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If the maximal adjusted screen is 4:3, the large screen is 16:9, the large screen appears the gray part at both the up and down sides. Operation Moving the PIP sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to change main and sub picture sizes in Twin Picture mode. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Twin Picture Use the D / E / F / G button to a different location on the screen. i.e) If the maximal adjusted screen is filled with entire screen vertically as shown. 34 Plasma TV
If the maximal adjusted screen is 4:3, the large screen is 16:9, the large screen appears the gray part at both the up and down sides. Operation Moving the PIP sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to change main and sub picture sizes in Twin Picture mode. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Twin Picture Use the D / E / F / G button to a different location on the screen. i.e) If the maximal adjusted screen is filled with entire screen vertically as shown. 34 Plasma TV
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...Input Select k 03. Volume Control k 07. Brightness k 09. Sharpness k 12. OSD Select k 13. PIP Input Source k 21. When selecting Set ID '0', every connected the TV is data write mode, it indicates present status data. At this time, if the data is indicated as decimal (1~99) on menu and as Hexa... Wait more time COM- Key mc 01 ~ 87 01 ~ 87 00 ~ FE 00 ~ 15 00 ~ 01 36 Plasma TV PIP/Twin Picture k 15. Screen Mute k 05. Treble k 17. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to choose desired monitor ID number in Setup menu.
...Input Select k 03. Volume Control k 07. Brightness k 09. Sharpness k 12. OSD Select k 13. PIP Input Source k 21. When selecting Set ID '0', every connected the TV is data write mode, it indicates present status data. At this time, if the data is indicated as decimal (1~99) on menu and as Hexa... Wait more time COM- Key mc 01 ~ 87 01 ~ 87 00 ~ FE 00 ~ 15 00 ~ 01 36 Plasma TV PIP/Twin Picture k 15. Screen Mute k 05. Treble k 17. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to choose desired monitor ID number in Setup menu.
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... the Audio menu. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on Acknowledgement [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 38 Plasma TV 14. PIP / Twin Picture (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture-in the Audio menu. See page 37. You can also adjust balance in the Video...
... the Audio menu. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on Acknowledgement [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 38 Plasma TV 14. PIP / Twin Picture (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture-in the Audio menu. See page 37. You can also adjust balance in the Video...