LG Electronics Flat Panel Television RU 42PZ61 User Manual

PLASMA TV  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
MODELS: RU-42PZ61/71  
RU-50PZ61  
RU-60PZ61  
Please read this manual carefully and completely before  
operating your TV.  
Retain this manual for future reference.  
Record model number and serial number of the TV in the  
spaces provided below.  
See the label attached on the back cover and relate this  
information to your dealer if you require service.  
Model Number :  
Serial Number :  
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.  
 
Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions  
Important safeguards for you and your new product  
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in electrical  
shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe  
the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.  
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this manual can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation  
that are built into your new product.  
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian StandardsAssociation.  
1. Read Instructions  
9. Attachments  
All the safety and operating instructions should be read  
before the product is operated.  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product  
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
2. Follow Instructions  
10. Ventilation  
All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation  
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect  
it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked  
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by plac-  
ing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.  
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation  
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro-  
vided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered  
to.  
3. Retain Instructions  
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for  
future reference.  
4. Heed Warnings  
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
5. Cleaning  
11. Power Sources  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do This product should be operated only from the type of power  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp  
cloth for cleaning.  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company. For products intended to  
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
6. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath  
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-  
ment, or near a swimming pool.  
12. Power-Cord Polarization  
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only  
7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands  
Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or on fit into the grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea-  
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product  
may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,  
and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manu-  
facturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the prod-  
uct should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should  
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac-  
turer.  
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, con-  
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
13. Power-Cord Protection  
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the product.  
8. Transporting Product  
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.  
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may  
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
Owner’s Manual  
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Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions continued  
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
19. Servicing  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so  
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and  
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical  
Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with  
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-  
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or  
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-  
sonnel.  
20. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis- qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
Example of Grounding According to National  
Electrical Code Instructions  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and  
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
Ground Clamp  
Antenna Lead in Wire  
Antenna Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Grounding Conductor  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Electric Service  
Equipment  
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
Ground Clamps  
Power Service Grounding  
Electrode System (NEC  
Art 250, Part H)  
21. Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the man-  
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
NEC - National Electrical Code  
15. Lightning  
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a light- shock, or other hazards.  
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect 22. Safety Check  
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the  
product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,  
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter-  
mine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
16. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide  
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme  
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines  
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
24. Heat  
17. Overloading  
The product should be situated away from heat sources  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
18. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
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Plasma TV  
 
Introduction  
Contents  
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4  
Auto Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Sleep Timer / Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Special Menu Options  
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method . . . .27  
Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
XD Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Caption/Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Screen Menu Options  
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Setting VGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Setting XGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Cinema Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Luminance Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Initializing (Reset to original factory value) . . . . .33  
Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Lock Menu Options  
Introduction  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Installation  
Installation Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Joinning the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling .11  
Speakers mounted on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Mounting speakers on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Connecting Speakers to the Monitor using  
the speaker wires provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Install the RING SPACER with the bolts on the set  
as shown. (Only RU-60PZ61 series) . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
VCR Setup / Cable TV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
External A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
DTV Setup / Monitor Out Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17  
Operation  
Parental Lock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature  
Watching PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . . . . ..35  
Swapping the PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . .35  
TV Program selection for PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window .35  
Moving the PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
PIP Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
PIP Transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Turning the TV On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Channel Menu Options  
Auto Program: Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Manual Program: Adding/Deleting Channels . . .19  
Fine Tuning Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Signal Reception Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Favorite Channels Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Picture Menu Options  
APC (Auto Picture Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
XD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Fleshtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Manual Picture Control (APC set to Off option) . . . . .22  
Sound Menu Options  
External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36~41  
IR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42~43  
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Programming Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45~46  
DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) . . . . . . .23  
BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Manual Sound Control (DASP off option and balance) . .24  
Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Timer Menu Options  
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51~52  
Setup and Operation Checklist  
Setup and Operation Checklist  
(See pages 12~16 for available connection and operational setup options.)  
1. Unpack TV and all accessories.  
5. Turn video source equipment on.  
2. Connect all external video and audio equipment.  
see pages 14 ~ 16.  
6. Select viewing source for TV.  
See page 21~22.  
3 Install batteries in remote control.  
See page 9.  
7. Fine-tune source image and sound to your personal prefer-  
ence or as required by source.  
See pages 21 ~ 24.  
4. Turn TV on.  
See page 18.  
8. Additional features set up  
See Contents above.  
Owner’s Manual  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)?  
A plasma display panel is the latest display technology. It is currently the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent  
image quality and large screen sizes, that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and  
it can be also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps.  
How does it work?  
PDP is an array of cells, known as pixels, which are comprised of 3 sub pixels, corresponding to the colors red, green, and blue.  
Gas in a plasma state is used to react with phosphors in each sub-pixel to produce colored light (red, green, or blue). These phos-  
phors are the same types used in Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) devices such as televisions and common computer monitors.  
You get the rich, dynamic colors that you expect. Each sub-pixel is individually controlled by advanced electronics to produce over  
16 million different colors. All of this means that you get perfect images that are easily viewable in a display that is less than 5  
inches thick.  
160° - Wide angle range of vision  
Your flat panel plasma screen offers an exceptionally broad viewing angle -- over 160 degrees. This means that the display is  
clear and visible to viewers anywhere in the room who can see the screen.  
Wide Screen  
The screen of the Plasma Display is so wide that your viewing experience is as if you are in a theater.  
Multimedia  
Connect your plasma display to a PC and you can use it for conferencing, games, and Internet browsing. The Picture-in-Picture  
feature allows you to view your PC and video images simultaneously.  
Versatile  
The light weight and thin size makes it easy to install your plasma display in a variety of locations where conventional TVs will not  
fit.  
The PDP Manufacturing Process: a few minute colored dots may be present on the PDP screen  
The PDP (Plasma Display Panel), which is the display device of this product is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells. A few cell  
defects will normally occur in the PDP manufacturing process. Several tiny, minute colored dots visible on the screen should be  
acceptable. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers' products. The tiny dots appearing does not mean that this PDP is defec-  
tive. Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology mini-  
mizes these cell defects during the manufacture and operation of this product.  
In the same way that a fan is used in a PC computer to keep the CPU (Central Processing Unit) cool, the PDP is equipped with  
cooling fans to cool the Monitor and improve its reliability. Therefore, a certain level of noise could occur while the fans are operat-  
ing and cooling the PDP.  
The fan noise doesn't have any negative effect on the PDP's efficiency or reliability. The noise from these fans is normal during the  
operation of this product. We hope you understand that a certain level of noise from the cooling fans is acceptable and is not suffi-  
cient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned.  
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