LG 42PX3RV series Owner's Manual

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PLASMA TV
OWNER'S 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 infor-
mation to your dealer when you require service.
Model number
:
Serial number
:
P/NO : 3828VA0545A (MF056A, 138P TX) b

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  • Page 1 PLASMA TV OWNER’S 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 infor- mation to your dealer when you require service. Model number Serial number P/NO : 3828VA0545A (MF056A, 138P TX) b...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    13 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To 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.
  • Page 3 Safety Warnings Safety instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below. The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the NOTES product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Safety Warnings Setting the Clock ......26 Setting the On/Off Timer ....26 Safety Instructions .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display ? If voltage is inputted to gas in glass panels, ultraviolet rays is outputted and fused with a fluorescent substance. At this moment, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
  • Page 6: Remote Control Key Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Key Functions 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. MUTE POWER Switches the sound on or off.
  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Controls

    Introduction Location and Function of Controls Location and Function of Controls <Front Panel Controls> TV/AV MENU TV/AV MENU 1. Remote Control Sensor 6. OK Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. 2. Power Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the (Programme Up/Down) set is turned on.
  • Page 8 Location and Function of Controls - Shown is a simplified representation of the set. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your set. - This manual explains the features available on the 42PX3RV series. <Back Panel> A/V INPUT2 A/V INPUT2...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation External Equipment V iewing Setups External Equipment V iewing Setups Antenna Connection - Be careful for the bronze wire not to be banded in connecting to antenna input port. Apartments (connecting to wall antenna socket) Antenna wall antenna socket <...
  • Page 10 Installation External Equipment V iewing Setups External Equipment V iewing Setups Watching Cable TV - After subscribing for a local cable TV station and installing a converter you can watch cable TV. - For further information of cable TV, contact the local cable TV station. To watch cable TV <...
  • Page 11 Installation Watching DVD How to connect < Back panel of the set > Connect DVD video outputs to Y, P of COMPO- NENT INPUT and audio outputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO INPUT. VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO How to use COMPONENT...
  • Page 12 - We recommend using 1024x768, 60Hz for the PC mode, they provide the best picture quality. In 42PX3RV series, we recommend using 640x480, 60Hz for the PC mode, they provide the best picture quality. - If the resolution of PC is over UXGA, there will be no picture on the set.
  • Page 13: Displayable Monitor Specification

    85.00 1152x870 68.681 75.06 47.700 60.00 1280x960 60.023 60.02 1366x768 59.625 75.02 1280x1024 63.981 60.02 69.500 85.00 54.348 60.05 42PX3RV series 63.995 70.01 1152x864 67.500 75.00 77.487 85.00 68.681 75.06 1152x870 47.693 60.00 60.091 75.00 1280x768 68.504 85.00 60.023 60.02 1280x960 63.981...
  • Page 14: Hdmi

    Installation - HDMI , 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 with HDMI/DVI Source Devices (DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) supporting Auto HDMI/DVI function, automatically, support Plug &...
  • Page 15 Installation Reference Cable sample HDMI Cable Analog Audio Cable (RCA type) (not supplied with the product) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) (not supplied with the product) How to use 1.
  • Page 16: Accessories

    Installation Accessories Accessories MUTE POWER TV/AV MULTIMEDIA I/II LIST MENU SPLIT ZOOM PIP/DW SLEEP REVEAL PIP PR+ TEXT/ WIN. SIZE PIP PR- POSITION SWAP TIME HOLD PIP INPUT INDEX Remote Control handset Owner’s Manual 2-Eye Bolts 1.5V Power Cord Alkaline batteries 2-Wall brackets Joinning the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling - Secure the TV assembly by joinning it to a wall by using the Eye Bolts/Wall brackets.
  • Page 17: Installation Options

    Installation Installation Options Installation Options • 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 TV/AV MENU...
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation urning on the Set urning 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.
  • Page 19: Channel Menu Options

    Operation Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Auto Programme Tuning - All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use auto programme during installation of this set. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the STATION menu.
  • Page 20: Fine Tuning

    Operation Channel Menu Options Channel Menu Options Fine Tuning - Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. 1. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 1 to 2. Storage STATION Auto programme 2. Press the button and then button to select Fine D D / E E...
  • Page 21: Programme Edit

    Operation Programme Edit - This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other pro- gramme numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected programme number. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the STATION menu.
  • Page 22: Picture Menu Options

    SCREEN PIP/DW Menu Prev. - You can enjoy the vivid and hi-definition picture with LG’s Excellent Digital Reality processor technology. - It’s not available to use this function in RGB[PC], HDMI[PC] mode. - When selecting picture options ( Intelligent Eye...
  • Page 23: Srgb

    Operation sRGB - When the set was connected to external equipment with sRGB function, It’s adjusted a colour difference to display the equal image each other. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC], HDMI[PC]. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the PICTURE menu.
  • Page 24: Sound Menu Options

    Operation Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options SSM (Sound Status Memory) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the set automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble and bass) manually, SSM is automatically changed to User 1.
  • Page 25: Tv Speaker

    Operation TV Speaker - You can adjust internal speaker status. - In COMPONENT 1/2, RGB[PC] and HDMI[PC] mode, TV speaker/variable audio can be output even though there is no video signal. - If you want to use your external hi-fi stereo system, turn off the internal speakers of the set. 1.
  • Page 26: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options 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 button to select the TIME menu. STATION Clock Clock...
  • Page 27: Special Menu Options

    Operation Special Menu Options 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 button to select the SPECIAL menu. STATION Language Child lock...
  • Page 28: Low Power

    Operation Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Low Power - This is the function to reduce the power consumption of the set. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SPECIAL menu. D D / E E STATION Language Child lock...
  • Page 29: Screen Menu Options

    Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Configure - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - This function works in the following mode : RGB[PC]. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. STATION Auto config.
  • Page 30: Setting Picture Format

    Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Setting Picture Format - You can watch the screen in various picture formats; Full (option), Original 16:9 (Wide), 14:9 Spectacle Zoom 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the SCREEN menu. STATION Auto config.
  • Page 31: Screen Position

    Operation Screen Position - You are available to this function after adjusting Zoom In/Out. 1. Press the MENU button and then button to select the SCREEN menu. STATION Auto config. Manual config. 2. Press the button and then button to select Position PICTURE VGA Mode...
  • Page 32: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    Operation (Picture-in-Picture) Feature (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your set screen at the same time. - It’s not available to use this function in TELETEXT mode. Watching PIP Press the PIP/DW button to show the sub picture. •...
  • Page 33: Teletext (Option)

    Operation eletext (option) eletext (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.
  • Page 34: Fastext

    Operation 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 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.
  • Page 35: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the set’s functions externally. How to connect external control equipment •...
  • Page 36 Miscellaneous Set ID - Use this function to specify a set ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 40. 1. Press the MENU button and then use the button to select the SPECIAL menu. D D / E E STATION Language Child lock...
  • Page 37 Miscellaneous 01. Power (Command 2 : a) 04. Screen Mute (Command 2 : d) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off)
  • Page 38 Miscellaneous 09. Colour (Command 2 : i) 14. PIP / DW (Command 2 : n) G To adjust the screen colour. G To control the PIP (Picture In picture)/DW. You can also control the PIP/DW using the PIP button on You can also adjust colour in the PICTURE menu.
  • Page 39 Miscellaneous 18. Balance (Command 2 : t) 23. PIP Input Select (Command 2 : y) G To adjust balance. G To select input source for sub picture in PIP/DW pic- You can also adjust balance in the SOUND menu. ture mode. You can also adjust input source for sub picture using PIP INPUT button on remote control.
  • Page 40 Miscellaneous 26. Low Power 30. Auto Configure (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : q) (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : u) G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking G To reduce the power consumption of the TV. You can automatically.
  • Page 41 Miscellaneous 32. Key 34. Input select (Command 1 : x, Command 2 : y) (Command 1 : m, Command 2 : c) G To adjust input source for sub picture in PIP mode. G To send IR remote key code. Transmission Transmission [x][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 42: Ir Code (Nec Format)

    Miscellaneous IR Code (NEC Format) IR Code (NEC Format) How to connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
  • Page 43 Miscellaneous Code (Hexa) Function Note R/C Button PR ( R/C Button PR ( R/C Button VOL ( R/C Button VOL ( R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) POWER OFF R/C Button MUTE...
  • Page 44 Miscellaneous Notes Notes 44 PLASMA TV...
  • Page 45 Miscellaneous Notes Notes Owner’s Manual 45...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Miscellaneous roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the set is turned on. No picture & • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? No sound • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the set’s power cord was plugged in. •...
  • Page 47: Product Specifications

    Miscellaneous Product Specifications Product Specifications 42PX3RV-TA 42PX3RVB-TA MODEL 42PX3RVC-TA Width (inches / mm) 47.64 / 1210 Height (inches / mm) 27.60 / 701 Depth (inches / mm) 11.61 / 295 Weight (pounds / kg) 66.14 / 30 Power requirement AC100-240V, 50/60Hz 32 ~ 104°F (0 ~ 40°C) Operating Temperature Range Less than 80%...

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