PLASMA TV

OWNERS MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service. Model number Serial number : :
P/NO : 3828VA0525T (MF056A, 151E/138P TX)

Safety Warnings

Safety Instructions

WARNING W

Do not place the set in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as heat registers, stove and so on.

- This may cause a fire.

Do not insert any object into the exhaust vent.
- This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the set. Do not use the set in damp place such as a bathroom or any place where it is likely to get wet.
- This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock. - This may cause serious injury to a child or adult.
Do not use water while cleaning the set. Bend antenna cable between inside and outside building to prevent rain from flowing in.
- This may cause water damaged inside the set and could give an electric shock. - This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.
Earth wire should be connected.
- If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a danger of electric shock caused by the current leakage. - If grounding methods are not possible, a separate circuit breaker should be employed and installed by a qualified electrician. Power supplier
In case of smoke or strange smell from the set, switch it off ,unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or service center.
Do not attempt to service the set yourself. Contact your dealer or service center.
- This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.
During storm activity, unplug the set from the wall outlet and dont touch an antenna cable.
Short-circuit breaker - This may cause damaged the set or could give an electric shock.
DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS
- Do not connect ground to telephone wires, lightning rods or gas pipe. - Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING in U.K. only

is BS amp plug, at replacing * This setusesupplied with a1362, BSIapprovedapprovedmains Neverfusedthis13 amp. Whenfuse cover the fuse To always a 13 amp BS or ASTA type. use plug with the omitted. obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer or LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this set must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. If any other plug is fitted, use a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution board. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes: BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this set may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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* Safety instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below.
WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. NOTES
The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the product.
Take care of danger that may happen under specific condition.
Never touch the power plug with a wet hand.
- This may cause an electric shock.
Ensure the power cord doesnt trail across any hot objects like a heater.
- This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Disconnect from the mains and remove all connections before moving. Do not place the set in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack.

- Ventilation required.

Do not plug in unit if power cord or plug is damaged or the connecting part of the power outlet is loose.
Dispose of used batteries carefully to prevent a child from eating them.
- In case of a child eating them, contact doctor immediately.

When moving the set assembled with speakers do not carry holding the speakers.
- This may cause the set to fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Monitor.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. When installing the set on a table, be careful not to place the edge of its stand on the end of the table.
- This may cause the set to fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the set. - This may cause damage the set or could give an electric shock.
Contact the service center once a year to clean the internal part of the set.
- Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure.
The distance between eyes and the screen should be approx. 5 ~ 7 times the diagonal length of the screen away.
- If not, eyes will strain.
Unplug the set from the wall outlet when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time or occurred a state of emergency. Do not place an outside antenna in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits.
- This may cause an electric shock. - Accumulated dust may cause a fire or an electric shock from deterioration through electric leakage.
There should be enough distance between an outside antenna and power lines to keep the former from touching the latter even when the antenna falls. - This may cause an electric shock. Do not pull the plug not the cord when disconnecting.

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ENGLISH

Contents

Safety Instructions.2~3

Introduction

Remote Control Key Functions.5~6 Location and Function of Controls.7~8

Installation

External Equipment Viewing Setups.9 Displayable Monitor Specification.10 HDMI.11 Accessories.12 Installation Options.13

Operation

Turning on the Set.14 On-Screen Menu Language Selection (option).14 On screen menus.15 Channel Menu Options Auto Programme Tuning.16 Manual Programme Tuning.16 Fine Tuning.16 Assigning a Station Name.17 Booster (option).17 Programme Edit.17 Favourite Programme.17 Calling up the Programme Table.17 Picture Menu Options PSM (Picture Status Memory).18 CSM (Colour Status Memory).18 Manual Colour Temperature Control.18.18 sRGB.18 ACM (Active Colour Management).18 Manual Picture Control.18 Sound Menu Options SSM (Sound Status Memory).18 BBE.18 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler).18 Adjusting Sound Control.18 TV speaker.19 Stereo/Dual Reception.19 NICAM Reception (option).19

5. VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT 6. EURO SCART SOCKET Connect the euro scart socket of the VCR to these sockets. Note: a. If you want to use the EURO scart cable, you have to use the signal shielded Euro scart cable. b. If the S-VIDEO(Y/C) signal is received through the Euro scart socket 2 (AV 2), you must change to the S-Video 2 (Y/C) mode. 7. ANTENNA INPUT 8. POWER CORD SOCKET This Monitor operates on AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate the set on DC power. 9. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (AV5) S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS

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S-VIDEO HDMI AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT

AUDIO AUDIO

Connection to PC
Connection to AV equipment

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External Equipment Viewing Setups
Displayable Monitor Specification

RGB / HDMI mode

Resolution 640x350 720x400 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 640x480 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 848x480 37.799 39.375 31.500 852x480 37.799 39.375 35.156 37.879 800x600 48.077 46.875 53.674 832x624 49.725 48.363 1024x768 56.476 60.023 68.677 54.348 1152x864 1152x870 1280x960 1280x1024 63.995 67.500 68.681 60.023 63.981 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 56.25 60.31 72.18 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.06 75.02 85.00 60.05 70.01 75.00 75.06 60.02 60.02 1366x768 1360x768 1024x768 832x624 800x600 852x480 848x480 640x480
Resolution 640x350 720x400 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 37.799 39.375 31.500 37.799 39.375 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 49.725 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.677 47.700 59.625 68.500 47.700 59.625 69.500 54.348 63.995 67.500 77.487 68.681 47.693 1280x768 1280x960 1280x1024 60.091 68.504 60.023 63.981 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 56.25 (RGB) 60.31 72.18 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.06 75.02 85.00 60.00 75.02 85.00 60.00 75.02 85.00 60.05 70.01 75.00 85.00 75.06 60.00 75.00 85.00 60.02 60.02
42PX3RV series 42PX4RV series

1152x864

Component/HDMI Input signal Terminal Component RGB (DTV) Mode 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 1080i o o o o o o x x o o o o
1152x870 HDMI (DTV) x x o o o o

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- HDMITM, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing. - This set can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or Input of Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This set supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for the set (480p, 720p, 1080i) modes. - When you connect to HDMI/DVI Source devices (DVD Player, STB or PC) that support AUTO HDMI/DVI Plug & Play, this sets the HDMI/DVI source devices automatically. (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). Afer reading HDMI/DVI source devices, using Display Data Channel (DDC) Protocol, Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) stored in the set is used. If HDMI/DVI Source devices do not support AUTO HDMI/DVI, the resolution is set manually. - To get the best picture quality, adjust the DVD Player or Set Top Box output resolution to (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). - To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to (640 x 480) (or 42PX4R series : 1024 x 768), 60Hz. - When Source Devices have DVI Output Connector, you must connect audio with separated cable.(Refer to <How to connect>)

(the other mode is set to Plug and Play automatically by the set.) - Then, make the corresponding audio connections. If using a sound card, adjust the PC sound as required. - In this case, Audio use other cable. When PC (or sound card of PC) have Analog Audio Output Connector, RGB/DVI Audio Input of the set connect to Analog Audio Cable (not supplied with the product). And then you can listen to normal Audio.

Reference

Cable sample (not supplied with the product)

HDMI Cable

Analog Audio Cable (RCA type)

How to connect

1. When Source Devices (DVD Player or Set Top Box) support HDMI. - If Source Devices have HDMI Output Connector, Source Devices connect to the set with HDMI Cable.(not supplied with the product). - If Source Devices support Auto HDMI, automatically, Source Devices divert output resolution in (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). But if not, resolution divert Manually Setting for reference Manual of Source Devices. - To get the best picture quality, adjust the DVD Player or Set Top Box output resolution to (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). - Because HDMI sends Digital Video and Audio with one cable, there is no need for Audio Cable when using HDMI Cable. 2. When Source Devices (DVD Player or Set Top Box) supports DVI. - If Source Devices have DVI Output Connector, Source Devices connect to the set with HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product). - If Source Devices support Auto DVI, automatically, Source Devices divert output resolution in (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). But if not, resolution divert Manually Setting for reference Manual of Source Devices. - To get the best picture quality, adjust the DVD Player or Set Top Box output resolution to (640 x 480p) (or 42PX4R series : 1280 x 720p). - In this case, Audio use other cable. When Source Devices have Analog Audio Output Connector, RGB/DVI Audio Input of the set connect to Audio Cable (not supplied with the product). And then you can listen to normal Audio. 3. When PC supports DVI. - If PC has a DVI Output Connector, Source Devices connect to the set with HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product). - To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to (640 x 480) (or 42PX4R series : 1024 x 768), 60Hz. - Use the the sets HDMI/DVI (VIDEO) for video connections, depending on your PC connector. - If the graphics card on the PC does not output analog RGB and DVI simultaneously, connect only one of either RGB Input or HDMI/DVI Input to display the PC on the set. - If the graphics card on the PC does output analog RGB and DVI simultaneously, the set to either RGB Input or HDMI/DVI Input;

HDMI to DVI Cable

Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type)

How to use

1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the set. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the set and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control. 3. Select HDMI/DVI Input source in Main Input option of PIP/DW menu. 4. Check the image on your set. There may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in HDMI/DVI Source Devices. If noise is present, change the HDMI/DVI Source Devices to another resolution, change the refresh rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the PC graphics card can not changed, change the PC graphics card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphics card.
Notes: - Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if you use a HDMI to DVI Cable. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen. Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible. - When 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 MENU button to adjust the screen Position of the set and contact an PC graphics card service center. - When Source Devices connected HDMI/DVI Input output the set Resolution(480p, 720p, 1080i), the set Display fit EIA/CEA861-B Specification to Screen. If not, refer to the Manual of HDMI/DVI Source Devices or contact your service center. - In case of HDMI/DVI Source Devices are not connected, Cable or poor cable connection, "No Signal" OSD display in HDMI/DVI Input. And In case of Video Resolution not supported when output is HDMI/DVI Source Devices, "No Signal" OSD display. Refer to the Manual of HDMI/DVI Source Devices or contact your service center.

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Accessories

INPUT MULTIMEDIA

ZOOM ZOOM +

SLEEP LIST

PIP PR PIP PR +

VOL PR

PIP INPUT
WIN. SIZE PIP PRPOSITION SWAP

AS mark

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Remote Control handset

2-Eye Bolts

1.5V 1.5V

Alkaline batteries

Power Cord

2-Wall brackets
Fixing the set assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling
- Secure the set assembly by fixing it to a wall by using the Eye Bolts/Wall brackets.
If the set is mounted on a desk top, insert the 2 Eye-Bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes as shown. Insert the 2 Eye Bolts and tighten securely, in the holes on the bracket. Install the wall brackets on the wall with 2 bolts, (not supplied with the product), as shown. Match the height of the Eye Bolts and the wall brackets. Check to be sure the brackets are tightened securely.
Secure the set assembly to the wall with strong strings or wound wire cables, (not supplied with the product), as shown.

Optional Extras

Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement. Without any notification new optional extras can be added. Contract your dealer for buying these items.
Tilt wall mounting bracket

Ceiling mounting bracket

Video cables

Audio cables

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The set can be installed in different ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. Install this set only in a location where adequate ventilation is available.
Wall Mount: Horizontal Installation
Desktop Pedestal Installation
The set can be installed on a wall as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.)
The set can be mounted on a desk as shown above.
To Mount on a Wall Wall mount minimum allowable clearances for adequate ventilation.
To Install on a Desktop Pedestal mount minimum allowable clearances for adequate ventilation.

Swivel function (option)

After installing the set, you can adjust the the set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position.
Note : Before adjusting the angle, you must loosen (to the left) the shaft bolt on the middle of stands back. And when stand be level with set, you must close (to the right) the shaft bolt to set the hole.

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Installation Options

Turning on the Set

- When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the set.
Turning on the set just after installation
1. Connect power cord correctly, the set is switched to standby mode. 2. Press the r / I, INPUT or TV/AV or PR D / E button on the set or press the POWER, INPUT or TV/AV, MULTIMEDIA, PR D / E or NUMBER buttons on the remote control and then the set will switch on.

button to select

2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Auto programme. 3. Press the G button to select System. Select a TV system with the F / G button; L : SECAM L/L (option) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe / East Europe / Asia / New Zealand / M.East / Africa / Australia) I : PAL I/II (U.K. / Ireland / Hong Kong / South Africa) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe / China / Africa / CIS) M : (USA / Korea / Philippines) (option) 4. Press the E button to select Storage from. Select the beginning programme number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage from menu. 5. Press the E button to select Start. 6. Press the G button to begin auto programming. All receivable stations are stored.
3. Press the G button to select Storage. Select the desired programme number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage menu. 4. Press the E button to select System. Select a TV system with the F / G button; L : SECAM L/L (option) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe / East Europe / Asia / New Zealand / M.East / Africa /Australia) I : PAL I/II (U.K. / Ireland / Hong Kong / South Africa) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe / China / Africa / CIS) M : (USA / Korea / Philippines) (option) 5. Press the E button to select Band. Press the F / G button to select V/UHF or Cable as required. 6. Press the E button to select Channel. You can select the desired channel number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons. If possible, select the channel number directly with the number buttons. 7. Press the E button to select Search. Press the F / G button to commence searching. If a station is found the search will stop. 8. Press the OK button to store it. 9. To store another station, repeat steps 3 to 8.

Fine Tuning

- Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. 1. Repeat the Manual programme tuning steps 1 to 2. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Fine. 3. Press the F / G button to fine tune for the best picture and sound.
STATION PICTURE Auto programme Manual programme Manual programme Programme edit Favourite programme Storage System Band Channel Fine Search Name SCREEN PIP/DW Booster Store

C 01 Off 2 BG V/UHF 1

Note : In some models, the station name is stored for stations which broadcast VPS (Video Programme Service), PDC (Programme Delivery Control) or TELETEXT data. If no station name can be assigned to a station, the channel number is assigned and stored as C (V/UHF 01-69) or S (Cable 0147), followed by a number.

Booster (option)

In some models, Booster is an optional function. Only a set with Booster can perform this function. If the reception is poor at the fringe area of TV signal, select Booster to On. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Repeat the Manual programme tuning steps 1 to 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Booster. Press the F / G button to select On or Off. Press the OK button. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing.

Programme Edit

- This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected programme number. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the STATION menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Programme edit. 3. Press the G button to display the Programme edit menu.
CHANNEL Programme edit 0----1 BLN C C C 05 Delete Move Menu Prev. 5 C C C S S 29 Copy Skip
Calling up the Programme Table
- You can check the programmes stored in the memory by displaying the programme table. Displaying programme table Press the LIST button to display the Programme table menu. The programme table appears on the screen.
You may find some blue highlighted programmes shown. They have been set up in the programme edit mode. Some programmes with the channel number shown in the programme table indicate there is no station name assigned.
Deleting a programme 1. Select a programme to be deleted with the D / E or F / G button. 2. Press the RED button twice. The selected programme is deleted, all the following programmes are shifted up one position. Copying a programme 1. Select a programme to be copied with the D / E or F / G button. 2. Press the GREEN button. All the following programmes are shifted down one position.
Selecting a programme in the programme table Select a programme with the D / E or F / G button. Then press the OK button. The Plasma Display switches to the chosen programme number. Paging through a programme table There are 10 programme table pages in which contain 100 programmes. Pressing the D / E or F / G button repeatedly turns the pages. Press the LIST button to return to normal TV viewing.

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Picture Menu Options
PSM (Picture Status Memory)
- This function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, colour, sharpness and tint (NTSC AV only)) manually, PSM is automatically changed to User. 1. Press the PSM button. Each press of the PSM button changes the screen display as shown below.

Intelligent Eye (option)

Dynamic
Manual Colour Temperature Control
- You can adjust red, green, or blue to any colour temperature you prefer.
- You can enjoy the vivid and hi-definition picture with LGs Excellent Digital Reality processor technology. - Its not available to use this function in RGB[PC], HDMI[PC] mode. - When selecting picture options (Intelligent Eye (option), Dynamic, Standard and Mild) in PICTURE menu, XD is automatically changed to On.

Standard

- When the set was connected to external equipment with sRGB function, Its adjusted a colour difference to display the equal image each other. - This function works in the following mode:RGB[PC], HDMI[PC].
You can also select Intelligent Eye (option), Dynamic, Standard, Mild or User in the PICTURE menu. Picture options Intelligent Eye (option), Dynamic, Standard and Mild are preset and programmed for good picture quality at the factory and cannot be changed. When the eye function is on, the most suitable picture is automatically adjusted according to the surrounding conditions. (option)
ACM (Active Colour Management)
- Adjust the ACM to select the desired skin colour option. - This function works in the following mode: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video2, AV3, AV4, AV5 or COMPONENT, RGB[DTV], HDMI[DTV]. - Its not available to use this function in XD Off mode.
CSM (Colour Status Memory)
- To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Normal option.
STATION PICTURE SOUND TIME SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW Menu Prev. ACM Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness PSM CSM

Manual Picture Control

Selecting Wide VGA/XGA mode
- To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA/XGA mode. - In some models, its not available to selection of XGA mode. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC].

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Setting Picture Format
- You can watch the screen in various picture formats; Spectacle, Full (option), Original, 4:3, 16:9 (Wide), 14:9 and Zoom. Spectacle When your TV receives the wide screen signal, following selection will lead you to adjust the picture horizontally, in non-linear proportion, to fill the entire screen. Full (option) When your TV receives the wide screen signal, following selection will lead you to adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion, to fill the entire screen fully. Original When your TV receives the wide screen signal, it will be automatically changed to the picture format to be sent. 4:3 Following selection will lead you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with gray bars appearing at both the left and right sides. 16:9 (Wide) Following selection will lead you to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion, to fill the entire screen (useful for viewing 4:3 formatted DVDs). 14:9 You can enjoy the picture format of 14:9 or general TV programme through the 14:9 mode. The screen 14:9 is viewed just like that the screen 4:3 is magnified to the left / right. Zoom Following selection will lead you to view the picture without any alternation, while filling the entire screen. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. - You can only select 4:3 and 16:9 (Wide) in RGB[PC], HDMI[PC] mode only.
- You can only select 4:3, 16:9 (Wide) and Zoom in RGB[DTV], HDMI[DTV], Component [DTV] mode only. - You can only select Spectacle, Full (option), 4:3, 16:9 (Wide), 14:9 and Zoom in Component [480i/576i] mode only. - There might be uncomfortable in full mode. Then change into other mode.

Picture Size Zoom

- When enlarging or reducing the picture, the screen may be display unnatural picture.

Screen Position

- You are available to this function after adjusting Zoom In/Out.

Cinema

- When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. - This function works in the following mode: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video2, AV3, AV4, AV5 or COMPONENT 480i/576i.

NR (Noise Reduction)

- You can select 3D NR or MPEG NR to reduce the picture noise which may appear on the screen during watching the TV. - This function is not available for use in RGB[PC[, HDMI[PC] mode. - 3D NR is not available for use in RGB, HDMI, Component[DTV] mode.
Initializing (Reset to original factory value)
This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value. You can initialize Phase, Clock, H-Position, V-Position, Position, Zoom +/-, PIP size, PIP position, PIP Transparency and sub picture size of twin picture.

Teletext (option)

- Teletext (or TOP text) is an optional function, therefore only the set with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast. - Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. - The teletext decoder of this set can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the corresponding page number. TOP and FASTEXT are more modern methods allowing quick and easy selection of teletext information. 5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing.
Note : a. Please select your local teletext language. b. If you don't, the teletext may not appear correctly on the screen.

Switch on/off

Press the TEXT/ button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page appears on the screen. Two page numbers, TV station name, date and time are displayed on the screen headline. The first page number indicates your selection, while the second shows the current page displayed. Press the TEXT/ button to switch off teletext.
Teletext Language Selection
1. Press the MENU button and then use the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the
button to select button to select button to select
button and then use button and then use /

Language.

G F / G

Teletext Language.

button to select the required language.

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SIMPLE Text (option)
Page selection 1. Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the NUMBER buttons. If during selection you press a wrong number, you must complete the three digit number and then reenter the correct page number. 2. The PR D / E button can also be used to select the preceding or following page. Programming a colour button in LIST mode (option) If the TV is in SIMPLE text, TOP text or FASTEXT mode, press the M button to switch to LIST mode. Four teletext page numbers of your choice can be colour coded and easily selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button on the remote control handset. 1. Press a coloured button. 2. Using the NUMBER buttons, select the page you wish to programme. 3. Press the OK button. The selected page is stored as the selected page number, blinking once to confirm this. From now on, you can select this page with the same coloured button. 4. The three other coloured buttons are programmed in this way.
Special Teletext Functions
REVEAL Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. SIZE Selects double height text. Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page. Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press this button again to return to the normal display. UPDATE Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for the new teletext page. Press this button to view the updated teletext page. HOLD Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time. When this button is pressed the stop symbol is displayed at the top left-hand corner of the screen and the automatic page change is inhibited. To continue press this button again. MIX Displays the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture off press this button again. TIME This button has two functions: a) When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. Press this button again to remove the display. b) In teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the RED/ GREEN or PR D / E buttons. Press this button again to exit this function.

TOP Text (option)

The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / group / page selection 1. With the blue button you can progress from block to block. 2. Use the yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block. 3. With the green button you can proceed to the next existing page with automatic overflow to the next group. (Alternatively the PR D button can be used.) 4. The red button permits to return to previous selection. (Alternatively the PR E button can be used.) Direct page selection Corresponding to the SIMPLE text mode, you can select a page by entering it as a three digit number using the NUMBER buttons in TOP mode.

FASTEXT

The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Page selection 1. Press the i button to select the index page. 2. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with the same coloured buttons. 3. Corresponding to the SIMPLE text mode, you can select a page by entering its three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FASTEXT mode. 4. The PR D / E button can also be used to select the preceding or following page.

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- PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your set screen at the same time. - Its not available to use this function in TELETEXT mode.

Watching PIP

Press the PIP or PIP/DW button to show the sub picture. Each press of PIP or PIP/DW button changes the screen display as shown below.
RGB AV1 10:30 RGB AV1 10:30

RGB AV1 10:30

RGB 10:30
Note : a. When the sub picture size is 1/2 of the main picture, the picture quality might get poor. b. The motion of the sub picture can be unnatural because the set displays full screen by synchronizing the main picture source when the refresh rate between the main picture source and the sub picture source is different in PIP mode.
Programme Selection for Sub Picture
Press the PIP PR + /- button to select a programme for the sub picture.
Moving the PIP (PIP mode only)
Press the POSITION button. Repeatedly press the D / E or F / G button until desired position is achieved. The sub picture moves up/down or left/right.

Win. position

D F E G
Selecting an Input Signal Source for the PIP
Press the PIP INPUT button to select the input source for the sub picture. In some models, when the sub picture quality get poor for sub picture, select Auto, PAL, SECAM or NTSC in PIP System menu.

Picture Size

Press the SIZE or WIN.SIZE button and then F / G button to adjust the sub picture size. With SIZE or WIN.SIZE button in DW1, DW2 modes, main and sub picture is adjusted simultaneously. With SIZE or WIN.SIZE button in PIP mode, sub picture is adjusted.

Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking
Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool.
No output from one of the speakers
Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.18)
Unusual sound from inside the set
A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise at the time of switching off or on of the set and does not indicate a fault with the set.

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Troubleshooting Checklist

Product Specifications

42PX4R
MODEL 42PX4R-ZA 49.3 / 1252 27.78 / 705.5 11.29 / 286.7 84.9 / 38.5

42PX4RV

42PX4RV-ZA 49.3 / 1252 27.78 / 705.5 11.29 / 286.7 70.06 / 31.78 AC100-240V, 50/60Hz 32 ~ 104F (0 ~ 40C) Less than 80%

42PX4RVA

42PX4RVA-ZA 49.3 / 1252 27.8 / 706.5 10.7 / 270.7 76.72 / 34.8
Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range

42PX3RV

MODEL 42PX3RV-ZA

42PX3RVB

42PX3RVB-ZA 47.64 / 1210 27.60 / 701 11.61 / 295 66.14 / 30 AC100-240V, 50/60Hz 32 ~ 104F (0 ~ 40C) Less than 80%

42PX3RVC

42PX3RVC-ZA
The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement.

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The explanation about noise of 42" (or 50") PDP (option)
In the same way that a fan is used in a PC to keep the CPU cool, the PDP is equipped with cooling fans to improve the reliability of this product. Therefore, a certain level of noise could occur when the fan is operated. This noise doesn't have any negative effect on its efficiency and reliability and it's also determined to have no difficulty while using this product. The noise from the fans is normal in the operation of this product. We hope you will understand that a certain level of noise is acceptable. It means that it is not changeable nor refundable.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Remote Control Key Functions
- When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor of the set. - There's maybe a defect in consecutive operation of remote control in specified brightness according to this set feature.
INPUT Selects the TV, AV, Component, RGB or HDMI modes. switches the set on from standby. MODE Selects another device.

MULTIMEDIA

POWER switches the set on from standby or off to standby. MULTIMEDIA Selects the Component, RGB or HDMI modes. switches the set on from standby.

ZOOM - / ZOOM +

Enlarges or reduces the main picture size.

ZOOM -

ZOOM +
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.
MENU Displays on screen menus one by one. Exits the current menu. Memorizes menu changes. PIP Switches the sub picture on or off. Selects PIP or DW modes. PIP PR + /Selects a programme for the sub picture. SWAP Alternates between main and sub picture. PIP INPUT Selects the input mode for the sub picture. SIZE Adjusts the sub picture size. POSITION Moves the sub picture to D / E or F / G direction. SSM To select the sound appropriate to your viewing programme.
MUTE Switches the sound on or off.
I/II Selects the language during dual language broadcast. Selects the sound output.
LIST Displays the programme table.
EXIT Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu. ARC Changes the picture format. OK accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
D / E or F / G Adjusts menu settings. Selects menu item.

PIP PR +

PUT PIP IN

FAVOURITE

Q.VIEW

POSITION

VOL +/- (Volume Up/Down) Increases/decreases sound level. PR +/- (Programme Up/Down) Selects a programme.

NUMBER buttons

TIME REVEAL MIX MODE
FAVOURITE selects a favorite programme. TEXT/ These buttons are used for teletext. For further details, see the Teletext section. Note : In teletext mode, the PIP PR +/-, SWAP and PIP INPUT buttons are used for teletext function.
PSM Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room.

Q.VIEW Returns to the previously viewed programme. VCR BUTTONS Controls a LG video cassette recorder.

Installing Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. Install two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AA type. Dont mix used batteries with new batteries.

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Location and Function of Controls
<Front Panel Controls>

TV/AV MENU

1. Power Button Switches the set on from standby or off to standby. 2. Remote Control Sensor 3. INPUT Button Selects the TV, AV, Component, RGB or HDMI modes. Switches the set on from standby. 4. MENU Displays on screen menus one by one. Exits the current menu. Memorizes menu changes. 5. OK Accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
6. D / E (Programme Up/Down) Selects a programme or a menu item. Switches the set on from standby. F / G (Volume Up/Down) Adjusts the volume. Adjusts menu settings. 7. Power Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the set is turned on 8. Intelligent Eye Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.

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- Shown is a simplified representation of the set. - What is shown here may be somewhat different from your set. - This manual explains the features available on the 42PX4R series.

<Back Panel>

S-VIDEO

R AUDIO L/MONO

AV1 AUDIO

Antenna

AC INPUT

HDMI/ DVI(VIDEO)

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

COMPONENT

REMOTE CONTROL

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

VARIABLE VARIABLE AUDIO OUT

(MONO)

S-VIDEO VIDEO
1. HDMI(DVI VIDEO) / AUDIO INPUT / RGB INPUT Connect the monitor output socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER, DVD or STB to this socket. Note: If you want to use RGB/DVI audio, we strongly recommend that you use the cable that has a core, or the EMI Filter core along with separate cable. 2. REMOTE CONTROL 3. RS-232C INPUT(CONTROL/SERVICE) PORT Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. 4. COMPONENT INPUT Connect DVD video outputs to Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT INPUT and audio outputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO INPUT. AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV4) Connect the audio/video out sockets of external equipment to these sockets. S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS Connect the S-VIDEO out socket of an VCR to the S-VIDEO socket. Connect the audio out sockets of the VCR to the audio sockets as in AV4.
5. VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT 6. EURO SCART SOCKET Connect the euro scart socket of the VCR to these sockets. Note: a. If you want to use the EURO scart cable, you have to use the signal shielded Euro scart cable. b. If the S-VIDEO(Y/C) signal is received through the Euro scart socket 2 (AV 2), you must change to the S-Video 2 (Y/C) mode. 7. ANTENNA INPUT 8. POWER CORD SOCKET This Monitor operates on AC power. The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate the set on DC power. 9. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (AV5) S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS

PC Setup 1. Turn on the PC and apply power to the set. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the sets remote control. 3. Use the INPUT or MULTIMEDIA button on the remote control to select the RGB or HDMI input source. 4. Set the resolution output of the PC to SXGA or under (1280 x 1024, 60Hz). (Refer to p. 13)

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Displayable Monitor Specification

RGB / HDMI mode

Resolution 640x350 720x400 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 640x480 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 848x480 37.799 39.375 31.500 852x480 37.799 39.375 35.156 37.879 800x600 48.077 46.875 53.674 832x624 49.725 48.363 1024x768 56.476 60.023 68.677 54.348 1152x864 1152x870 1280x960 1280x1024 63.995 67.500 68.681 60.023 63.981 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 56.25 60.31 72.18 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.06 75.02 85.00 60.05 70.01 75.00 75.06 60.02 60.02 1366x768 1360x768 1024x768 832x624 800x600 852x480 848x480 640x480
Resolution 640x350 720x400 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 37.799 39.375 31.500 37.799 39.375 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 49.725 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.677 47.700 59.625 68.500 47.700 59.625 69.500 54.348 63.995 67.500 77.487 1152x870 1280x768 1280x960 1280x1024 68.681 47.693 60.091 68.504 60.023 63.981 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 56.25 (RGB) 60.31 72.18 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.06 75.02 85.00 60.00 75.02 85.00 60.00 75.02 85.00 60.05 70.01 75.00 85.00 75.06 60.00 75.00 85.00 60.02 60.02

42PX4RV series

1152x864
42PX4R series 50PX4R series

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HDMITM, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing. This set can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or Input of Digital Visual Interface(DVI). This set supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for the set (480p, 720p, 1080i) modes. When you connect to HDMI/DVI Source devices (DVD Player, STB or PC) that support AUTO HDMI/DVI Plug & Play, this sets the HDMI/DVI source devices automatically. (1280 x 720p) (or 42PX4RV series : 640 x 480p). Afer reading HDMI/DVI source devices, using Display Data Channel (DDC) Protocol, Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) stored in the set is used. If HDMI/DVI Source devices do not support AUTO HDMI/DVI, the resolution is set manually. - To get the best picture quality, adjust the DVD Player or Set Top Box output resolution to 1280 x 720p (or 42PX4RV series : 640 x 480p). - To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1024 x 768 (or 42PX4RV series : 640 x 480), 60Hz. - When Source Devices have DVI Output Connector, you must connect audio with separated cable.(Refer to <How to connect>)

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Reference Cable sample
HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product)
Analog Audio Cable (RCA type) (not supplied with the product)
HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product)
Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product)

How to use

1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the set. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the set and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control. Select HDMI/DVI Input source in Main Input option of PIP/DW menu. Check the image on your set. There may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in HDMI/DVI Source Devices. If noise is present, change the HDMI/DVI Source Devices to another resolution, change the refresh rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the PC graphics card can not changed, change the PC graphics card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphics card.
Notes: - Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if you use a HDMI to DVI Cable. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen. Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible. - When 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 MENU button to adjust the screen Position of the set and contact an PC graphics card service center. - When Source Devices connected HDMI/DVI Input output the set Resolution(480p, 720p, 1080i), the set Display fit EIA/CEA-861B Specification to Screen. If not, refer to the Manual of HDMI/DVI Source Devices or contact your service center. - In case of HDMI/DVI Source Devices are not connected, Cable or poor cable connection, "No Signal" OSD display in HDMI/DVI Input. And In case of Video Resolution not supported when output is HDMI/DVI Source Devices, "No Signal" OSD display. Refer to the Manual of HDMI/DVI Source Devices or contact your service center.

Manual Programme Tuning

- Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Also you can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the STATION menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Manual programme. 3. Press the G button to select Storage. Select the desired programme number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage menu. 4. Press the E button to select System. Select a TV system with the F / G button; L : SECAM L/L (option) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe / East Europe / Asia / New Zealand / M.East / Africa /Australia) I : PAL I/II (U.K. / Ireland / Hong Kong / South Africa) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe / China / Africa / CIS) M : (USA / Korea / Philippines) (option) 5. Press the E button to select Band. Press the F / G button to select V/UHF or Cable as required. 6. Press the E button to select Channel. You can select the desired channel number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons. If possible, select the channel number directly with the number buttons. 7. Press the E button to select Search. Press the F / G button to commence searching. If a station is found the search will stop. 8. Press the OK button to store it. 9. To store another station, repeat steps 3 to 8.
STATION PICTURE SOUND Channel TIME SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW Menu Prev. Fine Search Name Booster

C 01 1

Auto programme Manual programme Manual programme G Programme edit Favourite programme

Storage System Band

2 BG V/UHF

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Fine Tuning
- Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeat the Manual programme tuning steps 1 to 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Fine. Press the F / G button to fine tune for the best picture and sound. Press the OK button. The finely tuned programme will be indicated by a yellow number during programme selection.
STATION PICTURE SOUND TIME SPECIAL SCREEN PIP/DW Auto programme Manual programme Manual programme Programme edit Favourite programme Storage System Band Channel Fine Search Name Booster Store

- If your Plasma Display is equipped with the PDP Tuner for NICAM reception, the high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of received broadcast as follows by pressing the I/II button repeatedly. When NICAM mono is received, you can select NICAM MONO or FM MONO. When NICAM stereo is received, you can select NICAM STEREO or FM MONO. If the stereo signal is weak, switch to FM mono. When NICAM dual is received, you can select NICAM DUAL I, NICAM DUAL II, NICAM DUAL I + II, or MONO. When FM mono is selected the display MONO appears on the screen. Sound output selection In AV, Component, RGB or HDMI mode, you can select output sound for the left and right loudspeakers. Repeatedly press the I/II button to select the sound output. L+R : Audio signal from audio L input is sent to left loud-speaker and audio signal from audio R input is sent to right loud-speaker. L+L : Audio signal from audio L input is sent to left and right loud-speakers. R+R : Audio signal from audio R input is sent to left and right loud-speakers.

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T ime Menu Options

Setting the Clock

- If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the

G G G D

button to select the TIME menu.
button and then use button and then use button and then use
/ E button to select Clock. / /
Clock Clock Off time On time Auto sleep
button to adjust the hour. button to adjust the minute.

Setting the On/Off Timer

- Timer function operates only if current time has been already set. - Off Timer function overrides on Timer function if they are set to the same time. - The set must be in standby mode for the On Timer to work. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press the

G G G G D

button and then use button and then use button and then use button and then use

D D D D

/ E button to select Off time or On time. / / /

G E E E

Clock Off time time On time Auto sleep
On Off 12 Volume Programme : 1
button to select On. button to adjust the hour. button to adjust the minute.
6. Only On time function; Press the gramme number or volume level.

button to adjust pro-

7. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing. - To cancel Off/On time function Press the D / E button to select Off in step 3. - Two hours after the set is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.

Auto Sleep

- If there is no input signal, the monitor turn off automatically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use

button to select Auto sleep. button to select On or Off.
Clock Off time On time Auto sleep Auto sleep

Sleep Timer

- Sleep timer turns the set off at the preset time. zz - Press the SLEEP button to select the number of minutes. The display --- Min will appear on the screen, followed by 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes. The timer begins to count down from the number of minutes selected. a. To check the remaining sleep time, press the SLEEP button once. b. To cancel the sleep time, repeatedly press the SLEEP button until the display c. If you turn the set off after setting the sleep timer, the setting will be erased.

--- Min

appears.

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Special Menu Options

Child Lock

- The set can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the

button and then

button to select Child lock.
3. Press the G button and then D /
Language Child lock Child lock ISM Method Low power Set ID Demo
- This set programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off. - In Child lock On, if the set is turned off, press the INPUT, PR D / E button on the set or POWER, INPUT, MULTIMEDIA, PR D / E or NUMBER buttons on the remote control. - With the Child lock On, the display Child lock on appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while viewing the set.
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method
- 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 a fixed image to remain on the set's screen for a long period of time. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the
button to select ISM Method.
Language Child lock Method ISM Method Low power Set ID Demo
Normal White wash Orbiter Inversion
3. Press the G button and then D / E button to select either Normal, White wash, Orbiter or Inversion. If you unnecessary to set this function, set Normal. White Wash : White Wash removes permanent images from the screen. Note: An excessive permanent image may be impossible to clear entirely with White Wash. Orbiter : Orbiter may help prevent ghost images. However, it is best not to allow any fixed image to remain on the screen. To avoid a permanent image on the screen, the screen will move every 2 minutes. Inversion : This is the function to invert the panel colour of the screen. The panel colour is automatically inverted every 30 minutes. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Picture Size Zoom

- When enlarging or reducing the picture, the screen may be display unnatural picture. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the 3. Press the
button and then button and then
button to select Zoom +/-. button to make appropriate adjustments.
Auto config. Manual config. VGA Mode ARC Zoom +/Zoom +/Position Cinema NR Reset

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Screen Position
- You are available to this function after adjusting Zoom In/Out. 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the 3. Press the
button to select Position. or
button to adjust the position.
Auto config. Manual config. VGA Mode ARC Zoom +/Position Position Cinema NR Reset

D F E G

Cinema
- When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. - This function works in the following mode: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video2, AV3, AV4, AV5 or COMPONENT 480i/576i. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the 3. Press the

G G D /E E E

button to select Cinema. button to select On or Off.
Auto config. Manual config. VGA Mode ARC Zoom +/Position Cinema Cinema NR Reset

NR (Noise Reduction)

- You can select 3D NR or MPEG NR to reduce the picture noise which may appear on the screen during watching the TV. - This function is not available for use in RGB[PC[, HDMI[PC] mode. - 3D NR is not available for use in RGB, HDMI, Component[DTV] mode. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use 4. Press the

F D /E D /E D /E

button to select NR. button to select 3D NR or MPEG NR.
Auto config. Manual config. VGA Mode ARC Zoom +/Position Cinema NR Reset

3D NR MPEG NR

Initializing (Reset to original factory value)
This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the 3. Press the

button and then button.

button to select Reset.
You can initialize Phase, Clock, H-Position, V-Position, Position, Zoom +/-, PIP size, PIP position, PIP Transparency and sub picture size of twin picture.

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature
- PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your set screen at the same time. - Its not available to use this function in TELETEXT mode.

Watching PIP

Press the PIP button to show the sub picture. Each press of PIP button changes the screen display as shown below.
RGB AV1 10:30 RGB AV1 10:30

RGB AV1 10:30

RGB 10:30
Note : a. When the sub picture size is 1/2 of the main picture, the picture quality might get poor. b. The motion of the sub picture can be unnatural because the set displays full screen by synchronizing the main picture source when the refresh rate between the main picture source and the sub picture source is different in PIP mode.

Programme Selection for Sub Picture
Press the PIP PR + /- button to select a programme for the sub picture.
Moving the PIP (PIP mode only)
Press the POSITION button. Repeatedly press the D / E or F / G button until desired position is achieved. The sub picture moves up/down or left/right.

Win. position

Selecting an Input Signal Source for the PIP
Press the PIP INPUT button to select the input source for the sub picture. In some models, when the sub picture quality get poor for sub picture, select Auto, PAL, SECAM or NTSC in PIP System menu.

Picture Size

Press the SIZE button and then F / G button to adjust the sub picture size. With SIZE button in DW1, DW2 modes, main and sub picture is adjusted simultaneously. With SIZE button in PIP mode, sub picture is adjusted.
POP (Picture-out-of-Picture: Channel Scan)
Use POP to search the programmes of all the memorized channels one-by-one on the 3 PIP screen display, (while the main picture source remains the current channel). The pictures of all the programmed channels are searched with the 3 POP screen.

Win. size

Adjusting the screen for the PIP Adjusting PIP Transparency (PIP mode only)
1. Press the MENU button and then PIP/DW menu. 2. Press the 3. Press the parency.

button to select the

button to select PIP

Transparency.

button to adjust PIP trans-
- In TV or AV modes for the main picture and RGB[PC] for the sub picture, you can use Auto config and Manual config to adjust the screen of the sub picture. - In TV or AV modes for main picture and HDMI[DTV] or Component 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i for the sub picture, you can use Manual config to adjust the screen of the sub picture.

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Teletext (option)
- Teletext (or TOP text) is an optional function, therefore only the set with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast. - Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. - The teletext decoder of this set can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the corresponding page number. TOP and FASTEXT are more modern methods allowing quick and easy selection of teletext information.

Switch on/off

Press the TEXT/ button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page appears on the screen. Two page numbers, TV station name, date and time are displayed on the screen headline. The first page number indicates your selection, while the second shows the current page displayed. Press the TEXT/ button to switch off teletext.

SIMPLE Text (option)

Page selection 1. Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the NUMBER buttons. If during selection you press a wrong number, you must complete the three digit number and then reenter the correct page number. 2. The PR D / E button can also be used to select the preceding or following page. Programming a colour button in LIST mode If the TV is in SIMPLE text, TOP text or FASTEXT mode, press the LIST mode.

button to switch to

Four teletext page numbers of your choice can be colour coded and easily selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button on the remote control handset. 1. Press a coloured button. 2. Using the NUMBER buttons, select the page you wish to programme. 3. Press the OK button. The selected page is stored as the selected page number, blinking once to confirm this. From now on, you can select this page with the same coloured button. 4. The three other coloured buttons are programmed in this way.

TOP Text (option)

The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / group / page selection 1. With the blue button you can progress from block to block. 2. Use the yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block. 3. With the green button you can proceed to the next existing page with automatic overflow to the next group. (Alternatively the PR D button can be used.) 4. The red button permits to return to previous selection. (Alternatively the PR E button can be used.) Direct page selection Corresponding to the SIMPLE text mode, you can select a page by entering it as a three digit number using the NUMBER buttons in TOP mode.

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FASTEXT
The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Page selection 1. Press the i button to select the index page. 2. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with the same coloured buttons. 3. Corresponding to the SIMPLE text mode, you can select a page by entering its three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FASTEXT mode. 4. The PR D / E button can also be used to select the preceding or following page.

0~1 0~9 Refer to p. 37 0~1 0~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 64 0~1 0~1 Refer to p. 38 0~~ ~ ~ 64 0~~ ~ ~ 50 0~9 0~a 0~3 0~~ FE 1~~ 0~63 Key Code Refer to p. 41 Refer to p. 41

* [DATA] * [Cr] * [ ]

OK Acknowledgement
[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * 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.

Error Acknowledgement

[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x] * The Monitor transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors. Data 1: Illegal Code 2: not support function 3: Wait more time
* When setting the 23 ~ 32, a menu doesnt display on screen.

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01. Power (Command 2 : a)
G To control Power On/Off of the TV.
04. Screen Mute (Command 2 : d)
G To select screen mute on/off.
[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On
Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off)
[a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off.
Ack [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]
05. Volume Mute (Command 2 : e)
G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Volume mute off (Volume on) 1 : Volume mute on (Volume off)
[a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In like manner, if other functions transmit 0xFF data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feed back presents status about each function.
02. Input Select (Command 2 : b)
G To select input source for the TV. You can also select an input source using the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor's remote control.
[e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
06. Volume Control (Command 2 : f)
G To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control.
[k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 4 : TV : AV1 : AV2 : S-Video2 : AV: AV4 : AV5 : Component : RGB : HDMI
Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to Real data mapping 1. See page 40.

POWER POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 INPUT MULTIMEDIA COMPONENT HDMI RGB TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 S-Video2 FAVOURITE Q.VIEW I/II SLEEP MENU OK( ) PSM SSM LIST TEXT/ REVEAL MODE MIX TIME UPDATE / WIN.POSITION SIZE / WIN.SIZE HOLD INDEX PIP/DW PIP INPUT SWAP PIP PR+ PIP PRZoom + Zoom ARC ARC (4:3) ARC (16:9) ARC (Zoom)

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Programming the Remote
G The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands.
Programming a code into a remote mode
1. To find out whether your remote can operate the device without programming, turn on the device such as a VCR and press the corresponding mode button on the remote. After that, press the POWER button. If the device is turned off then it responds properly and the remote need not to be programmed. If not, the remote should be programmed to operate the device. The programming procedures are explained below. 2. Press the MENU and MUTE button continuously at the same time for 2 seconds, the current selected device button will be illuminated. If you don't press any button for 20 seconds, the light on the mode button will be turned off. In that case, you have to repeat from step 2. 3. Enter code numbers using the number button on the remote by referring the code table on the following pages. When pressing the button, the light blinks at a time. If the device turned off, the programming is successful. 4. Press the MENU button to store the code. After blinking twice, this code is stored. 5. Test the remote functions to see if the device responds properly. If not, repeat from step 2.

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Programming Codes
Brand AIWA AKAI AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO Codes Brand KENWOOD LG (GOLDSTAR) LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX Codes 067 REALISTIC Brand PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RCA Codes Brand TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

Codes 034

062 140

063 144
DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON

MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI

RICO RUNCO SALORA SAMSUNG 061

078 149

VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS

043 101

SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS

YAMAHA ZENITH

FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANTREPLAY JCL JCPENNY JENSEN JVC

144 147

MTC MULTITECH NEC NORDMENDE OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX

137 150

021 048

SHARP SHINTOM SONY

PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER

QUASAR RCA RCX REALISTIC SAMSUNG

SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP

222 227
MCINTOSH MCS MEMOREX NAD ONKYO

SHERWOOD SONY TAEKWANG

251 TEAC TECHNICS

246 144

168 233

OPTIMUS PANASONIC PENNEY

Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE HARMAN KARDON JVC LG Codes 025 Brand MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC Codes Brand PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG Codes Brand SONY THOMPSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Codes 016 025

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Troubleshooting Checklist
Check whether the set is turned on.
No picture & No sound
Power cord inserted into wall outlet? Plug another products power cord into the wall outlet where the sets power cord was plugged in.
Press the VOLUME (G) button.
Picture OK & No sound
Sound muted? Press MUTE button. Check whether the TV speaker is on in the SOUND menu.
Check to see if there is any object between the set and the remote control causing obstruction.
The remote control doesnt work
Check to see if the batteries are installed with the correct polarities. (Refer to p.6) Check if the remote control handset is set up to correct mode. Install new batteries. (Refer to p.6)
Picture appears slowly, after switching on
This is normal as the image is muted during the startup process of the set. Please contact your service centre, if the picture has not appeared after five minutes.
Select Colour in the PICTURE menu and press the VOLUME (G) button. (Refer to p.23)
No or Poor colour or Poor picture
Keep a certain distance between the set 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.)
Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking
Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool.
No output from one of the speakers
Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.24)
Unusual sound from inside the set
A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise at the time of switching off or on of the set and does not indicate a fault with the set.

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Product Specifications

42PX4R

MODEL 42PX4R-ZA 49.3 / 1252 27.78 / 705.5 11.29 / 286.7 84.9 / 38.5

42PX4RV

42PX4RV-ZA 49.3 / 1252 27.78 / 705.5 11.29 / 286.7 70.06 / 31.78 AC100-240V, 50/60Hz 32 ~ 104F (0 ~ 40C) Less than 80%

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