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PLASMA TV OWNER’S MANUAL PLASMA TV MODELS 42PM1RV * 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.
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ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. Owner's Manual Owner’s Manual Batteries Remote Control Power Cord...
CONTENTS A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R I I E E S S ............. PREPARATION PREPARATION PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE CONTROL Front Panel Controls............. 4 Watching PIP(Picture-in-Picture) ......35 Back Panel Information ..........5 Picture Size (Aspect Ratio)Control ......37 Attaching the TV to a Wall ...........6 Preset Picture Settings...
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TIME SETTING Clock Setup..............58 Auto On/Off Timer Setting ........59 Sleep Timer Setting............60 Auto Shut-off Setting...........61 APPENDIX Troubleshooting............62 Maintenance .............64 Product Specifications ..........65 Programming the Remote Control ..... 66 External Control Device Setup......69 IR Codes ..............76 Remote control ir codes .........77...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This is a simplified representation of the front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. When the INPUT SELECT button is pressed for six seconds, the TV is turned off. PROGRAMME Buttons VOLUME Buttons MENU Button Remote Power Standby Indicator...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION This is a simplified representation of the back panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. RGB IN AV IN 1 RGB IN AV IN 1 ANTENNA AC IN RGB IN RGB IN AUDIO AV IN 1 V IN 1 COMPONENT IN (RGB/DVI)
PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A WALL Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pulled in the forward direction.
The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. Power Supply Short-circuit Breaker GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker.
PREPARATION WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instruc- tions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches...
To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. RGB IN Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments AV IN 1 Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. RGB IN HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the digital set VARI top box to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the...
DVD SETUP RGB IN When connecting with a component cable COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the VIDEO AUDIO C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O jacks on the set. VARIABLE AU Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O - - N N E E N N T T I I N N A A U U D D I I O O jacks on the set.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting with a RCA cable Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) S-VIDEO VIDEO...
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. When connecting with an antenna ANT OUT S-VIDEO...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP When connecting with a RCA cable S-VIDEO ANT IN VIDEO OUTPUT ANT OUT SWITCH ANTENNA RGB IN RGB IN AV IN 1 AUDIO (RGB/DVI) (PC) COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO VARIABLE ARIABLE AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and VCR.
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set VIDEO ANTENNA RGB IN RGB IN AV IN 1 AUDIO (RGB/DVI) (PC) VARIABLE ARIABLE AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) Select AV 1 input source with using the I I N N P P U U T T button on the remote control.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP RGB IN AV IN 1 EXTERNAL STEREO Use to connected either an external amplifier, or add a sub- COMPONENT IN NENT IN woofer to your surround sound system. AUDIO VARIABLE ARIABLE AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Connect the input jack of the stereo amplifier to the A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T jacks on the set.
PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable ANTENNA RGB IN RGB IN AUDIO AV IN 1 V IN 1 (RGB/DVI) (PC) COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP NOTE To enjoy vivid picture and sound,connect a PC to The synchronization input waveform for the set. Horizontal and Vertical frequencies are separate. Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set ’s screen We recommend using 852x480, 60Hz (42 inch for a long period of time.The fixed image may VGA PLASMA TV models) for the PC mode, become permanently imprinted on the...
Screen Setup for PC mode Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking.After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Phase, Clock, Position If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT To correct the screen size, adjust C C l l o o c c k k . LIST I/II MENU...
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Selecting Wide VGA mode SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA mode. LIST I/II MENU This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. EXIT SLEEP Picture...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT This function operates in current mode. LIST I/II MENU To initialize the adjusted value EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Picture Picture Mode Press the MENU button and then use button to Colour Temperature select the Picture menu.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Switches the set on from standby or off to standby. POWER INPUT POWER Returns to the TV viewing from any mode. TV INPUT INPUT Switches the set on from standby.
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WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT MODE Selects the remote operating modes. SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT Displays the selected favourite programme. THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust (Up/Down/Left the system settings to your preference. Right) LIST I/II...
TURNING ON THE TV If your TV will be turned on, you will be able to use its features. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the I I N N P P U U T T , P P R R INPUT P P O O W W E E R R , T T V V , I I N N P P U U T T , P P R R + + / / - - ,...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to display each menu.
AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Up to 200 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 199). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the PR +/- or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed. Q.VIEW Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the sta- LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP tions in whatever order you desire. Q.VIEW Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the MUTE menu.
FINE TUNING Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Setup menu. Press the button and then button to select Manual Tuning...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ASSIGNING A STATION NAME You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select Q.VIEW the Setup menu.
PROGRAMME EDIT This function enables you to delete or skip the stored pro- grammes. Also you can move some stations to other programme LIST I/II numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected pro- MENU EXIT SLEEP gramme number. Q.VIEW Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FAVOURITE PROGRAMME This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. LIST I/II MENU Repeatedly press the FAV button to select stored favourite pro- EXIT SLEEP grammes. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Q.VIEW Setup...
CALLING THE PROGRAMME TABLE You can check the programmes stored in the memory by displaying the programme table. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP D D i i s s p p l l a a y y i i n n g g p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e t t a a b b l l e e Q.VIEW Press the L L I I S S T T button to display the Programme table menu.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL KEY LOCK INPUT POWER INPUT The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to con- LIST I/II trol it. MENU EXIT SLEEP This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This set is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off.
PICTURE CONTROL WATCHING PIP(PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. INPUT POWER INPUT PIP function is available in the Component, RGB mode. (But, it can’t adjust 480i/576i resolution of Component mode.) SIZE POSTION...
PICTURE CONTROL Input Source Selection for Sub Picture Press the P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of P P I I P P I I N N P P U U T T button is pressed, each input source for the sub picture is displayed. (Sub picture can be selected only TV, AV) Sub Picture Size Adjustment (PIP mode only) Press the S S I I Z Z E E button to adjust the sub picture size.
PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO)CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; S S p p e e c c t t a a c c l l e e , O O r r i i g g i i n n a a l l , 4 4 : : 3 3 , INPUT POWER 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 and Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 / / 2 2 .
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PICTURE CONTROL • 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 • Z Z o o o o m m 2 2 You can enjoy the picture format of 14:9 or general TV Choose Zoom2 when you want the picture to programme through the 14:9 mode.
PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset D D y y n n a a m m i i c c Select this option to display with a sharp image. S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d The most general and natural screen display status.
PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control(Warm/Medium/Cool) To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Cool PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT option. Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to LIST I/II MENU warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to EXIT SLEEP see less intense colours with more blue.
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User option C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t Adjusts the difference between the light and PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT dark levels in the picture. B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s Increases or decreases amount of white in the your picture.
PICTURE CONTROL Colour Tone - User option To adjust red, green, blue to any colour temperature you prefer. PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT It’s available to use this function in “User1/2” of Picture mode LIST I/II only. MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE...
- PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal pro- cessing algorithm. PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT It’s not available to use this function in RGB-PC mode.
PICTURE CONTROL DEMO Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off. LIST I/II MENU It’s not available to use this function in RGB[PC] mode. EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Picture Press the MENU button and then button to select Picture Mode Colour Temperature...
ADVANCED - CINEMA Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP This feature operates only in Analog TV, AV, S-video and Component 480i/576i mode. Q.VIEW MUTE Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select Picture Mode Colour Temperature...
PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - BLACK(DARKNESS) LEVEL When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance. Adjusting the contrast and the bright- LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP ness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This function works in the following mode: AV (NTSC-M) or S- Video (NTSC-M).
PICTURE RESET Returns to the default settings Picture Mode, Colour Temperature, XD, Advanced, Aspect Ratio at the factory. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select Picture Mode Colour Temperature the Picture menu.
PICTURE CONTROL IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION(ISM)METHOD A frozen of still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in a 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 LIST I/II MENU...
LOW-POWER PICTURE MODE This is the function to reduce the power consumption of the set. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Option menu. Option Press the button and then...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change programmes. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Audio menu.
PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Surround MAX, Standard, Music, Movie or Sports and you can also adjust the sound frequency of the equalizer. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT -USER MODE Adjust the sound equalizer. PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select Q.VIEW the Audio menu.
BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of speaker to the levels you PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT prefer. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Audio Sound Mode Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select- Auto Volume the Audio menu.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP You can adjust the internal speaker status. LIST I/II MENU In AV, COMPONENT and RGB[PC] mode, internal speaker EXIT SLEEP audio can be outputted 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.
I/II Stereo/Dual Reception SIZE POSTION PIP PR- PIP PR+ PIP INPUT When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after the programme number and station name disappear. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Broadcast On Screen Display Mono MONO Stereo...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL NICAM Reception If the set is equipped with the receiver 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 press- ing the I/II button repeatedly.
ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the Option menu. Press the button and then use button to select Language.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off time func- tion. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select...
AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off time automatically switches the set to standby at the preset time. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP 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.
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You don’t have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP standby after the preset time has elapsed. Q.VIEW MUTE Press the S S L L E E E E P P button repeatedly to select the number of...
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off auto- matically after 10 minutes. LIST I/II MENU EXIT SLEEP Q.VIEW MUTE Time Clock Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select Off Time the Time menu.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction.
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T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the V V O O L L + + / / - - ( ( o o r r V V o o l l u u m m e e ) ) button.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42PM1RV * MODELS 42PM1RV-TB 1066 x 650 x 97.5 mm Dimensions 41.97 x 25.6 x 3.84 inches (Width x Height x Depth) Weight 31.58 kg / 69.62 lbs Power requirement AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz 3.0A PAL/SECAM B/G/D/K, PAL I/II, NTSC-M...
APPENDIX PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-con- trollable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Test your remote control.
APPENDIX 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 TV’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel.RS-232C con- nection cables are not supplied with the TV.
APPENDIX RS-232C Configurations 7-Wire Configurations ( Standard RS-232C cable ) 3-Wire Configurations ( Not standard ) TV SET TV SET D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Communication Parameters Baud rate : 9600 bps ( UART ) Communication code : ASCII code Data length : 8 bits Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Command Reference List DATA DATA C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 01.
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APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : a a ) ) 0 0 5 5 .
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1 1 0 0 . . S S h h a a r r p p n n e e s s s s ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : k k ) ) 1 1 5 5 .
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APPENDIX 2 2 0 0 . . A A b b n n o o r r m m a a l l S S t t a a t t e e ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : z z ) ) 2 2 4 4 .
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2 2 7 7 . . K K e e y y ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 1 1 : : m m , , C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 2 2 : : c c ) ) 2 2 9 9 .
APPENDIX IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame 1st frame...
REMOTE CONTROL IR CODES Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) R/C Button R/C Button INPUT R/C Button GREEN R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) YELLOW R/C Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) BLUE R/C Button POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power OFF) VOL +...