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LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
PLASMA TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS: DU-50PX10/10C
DU-42PX12X/12XC
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 :

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Warning/Caution

    CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized mod- ification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appa- ratus.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Warning/Caution ....... .2 Auto Clock Setup ..... . .25 Safety Instructions .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and 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.
  • Page 7: Controls

    Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV. - This manual explains the features available on the DU-50PX10 series TVs. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF TV/VIDEO MENU ON/OFF Button...
  • Page 8: Connection Options

    Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel S-VIDEO Input A connection available to provide better A/V 2 picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO Input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an external device.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    Installation Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. LIGHT MODE Illuminates the remote control buttons. Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, DVD, CABLE, HDSTB or AUDIO. TV/VIDEO Select other operating modes, for the Selects: DTV, Analog, Video1-2,...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1.5V Batteries Owner’s Manual 75Ω Round Cable Power Cord MODE COMP/RGB/DVI FLASHBK MUTE SURF RATIO...
  • Page 11: Installation Instruction

    Installation Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • 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. The speakers shown are optional. GROUNDING Power Supply Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.
  • Page 12: External Equipment Connections

    Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on one antenna - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna...
  • Page 13: Vcr Setup / Cable Tv Setup

    Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - Use the ISM Method (on the Option menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR.
  • Page 14: External A/V Source Setup

    Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the MONITOR COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT...
  • Page 15: Hdstb Setup / Digital Audio Output

    Installation HDSTB Setup HDSTB Setup - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. - This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode.
  • Page 16: Pc Setup

    Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. The TV sends config- uration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.
  • Page 17: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Installation Operation Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Screen Setup for PC mode - Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. (For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - You can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source.
  • Page 18: Turning The Tv On

    Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the TV/VIDEO, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, TV/VIDEO, COMP/RGB/DVI, CH (+ , -), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control and then the TV will switch on.
  • Page 19: Setup Menu Options

    Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. EZ Scan SETUP ANT 1...
  • Page 20: Dtv Signal Strength

    Operation DTV Signal Strength DTV Signal Strength - Reveals how strong your DTV signal is and whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. - Digital DTV Signals: May not be available in all areas, nor are broadcast on all programs.
  • Page 21: Video Menu Options

    Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to , and settings are preset for optimum picture quality...
  • Page 22: Audio Menu Options

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- Audio Language English SETUP casting station. EZ SoundRite Spanish VIDEO EZ Sound French Press the MENU button and then use button to select the AUDIO menu.
  • Page 23: Manual Sound Control (Off Option)

    Operation Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued Manual Sound Control ( option) Manual Sound Control ( option) - Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Audio Language SETUP EZ SoundRite Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the AUDIO...
  • Page 24: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    Operation TV Speakers On/Of f Setup TV Speakers On/Of f Setup - Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. Audio Language SETUP EZ SoundRite VIDEO EZ Sound Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the AUDIO...
  • Page 25: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.
  • Page 26: Sleep Timer Auto Off

    Operation Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. - You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu.
  • Page 27: Option Menu Features

    Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.
  • Page 28: Caption / Caption Mode

    Operation Caption Caption 1. Use the CC button repeatedly to select Caption EZ Mute , or • EZ Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. . • You can also use the OPTION menu to select Caption...
  • Page 29: Caption Option

    Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D / E OPTION menu. Aspect Ratio Style Custom...
  • Page 30: Ism Method

    Operation ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method - A 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 any fixed image to remain on the TV's screen for a long period of time.
  • Page 31: Lock Menu Options

    Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
  • Page 32: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Lets you set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is turned on 1.
  • Page 33: Watching Pip/Pop/Twin Picture

    Operation (Picture-In-Picture) / POP win Picture (Picture-In-Picture) / POP win 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. - Twin Picture mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time.
  • Page 34: Moving The Pip Sub Picture

    Operation Moving the PIP Moving the PIP sub picture sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to a different location on the screen. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture...
  • Page 35: External Control Device Setup

    External Control Device Setup 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 Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor.
  • Page 36 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 37. EZ Scan SETUP Ch.Edit VIDEO DTV Signal 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
  • Page 37 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On...
  • Page 38 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 14. PIP / POP / Twin Picture (Command2:n) G To control the PIP (Picture-in-Picture)/POP/Twin picture. G To adjust the screen color. You can also control the PIP/POP/Twin picture using the You can also adjust color in the Video menu. PIP button on the remote control.
  • Page 39: External Control Device Setup

    External Control Device Setup 19. Color Temperature (Command2:u) 24. Orbiter Pixel Setting (Command2:s) G To adjust color temperature. G To adjust pixel number in orbiter function. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video Transmission menu. [j][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: A...
  • Page 40: Ir Codes

    IR Codes IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
  • Page 41: Ir Codes

    IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note 0x0B TV/VIDEO R/C Button MODE R/C Button 0x08 POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) 0xC4 POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF 0xC5 Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) 0x98 COMP/RGB/DVI R/C Button 0x79 RATIO R/C Button...
  • Page 42: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode 1.
  • Page 43: Programming Codes

    TATUNG 039 043 AKAI 016 043 046 124 047 048 PULSAR TEAC 034 039 043 125 146 LG (GOLDSTAR) 001 012 013 020 QUARTZ 011 014 TECHNICS 031 033 070 AMPRO 101 106 114 123 QUASAR 033 066 075 145...
  • Page 44: Programming Codes

    106 186 FINEARTS SHARP 031 032 051 052 FISHER 089 099 MAGNAVOX 072 082 117 119 LG(GOLDSTAR) 001 021 024 029 MARANTZ 002 018 020 025 156 184 199 200 087 107 108 110 034 041 081 090 206 209...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in.
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance & Specification Maintenance 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 Cleaning the Screen 1.
  • Page 47: Warranty

    PLASMA TV — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Your LG Plasma TV will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty, at LGE’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.
  • Page 48: Warranty

    LGE Service Center against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days. If a replacement unit is received, please use the carton and packaging from that unit in returning the defective unit to the LG ® Brand Service Center.

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