LG Electronics MU 50PM10 User Manual

PLASMA MONITOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODELS : MU-42PM11/12X/20

MU-50PM10/11/20

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating

the Monitor.

Retain it for future reference.

Record model number and serial number of the Monitor.

See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and relate

this information to your dealer if you ever require service.

Model Number :

Serial Number :

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Warning/Caution

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 potential elec-

trical 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 booklet 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 Standards

Association.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-

fiers)that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong, The wide blade or the

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions continued

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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.

15. Outdoor Use Marking :

WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Appliance To Rain Or Moisture.

16. Wet Location Marking :

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

Plasma Monitor

Safety Instructions

Contents

Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4

Special Menu Options

Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method . . . .23

Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

XD Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu Rotation for Vertical Viewing . . . . . . . . . . .24

Screen Menu Options

Introduction

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting VGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cinema Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Luminance Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Initializing (Reset to original factory value) . . . . .27

Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Installation

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10~11

External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . .12~16

VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cable TV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

External A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DTV Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15~16

Operation

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature

Watching PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . . . . ..28

Swapping the PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window .28

Moving the PIP(PIP Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PIP Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PIP Transparency (PIP Mode only) . . . . . . . . . .28

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Menu Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Picture Menu Options

APC (Auto Picture Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

XD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Fleshtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Picture Control(Off option) . . . . . . . . . .19

Sound Menu Options

DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) . . . . . . .20

BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Manual Sound Control (DASP set to Off option) . .21

Timer Menu Options

Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Off / Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29~34

IR Code Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35~36

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39~40

After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference.

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)?

If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that

instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon.

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 who can see the screen anywhere in the room.

Wide Screen

The screen of the Plasma Display is wide so 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 would

not fit.

The PDP Manufacturing Process: Why 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 minute colored dots visible on the screen should be accept-

able. This also occurs in other PDP manufacturers' products and the tiny dots appearing does not mean that this PDP is defective.

Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology is designed

to minimize cell defects during the manufacture and operation of this product.

Cooling Fan Noise

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.

Plasma Monitor

Introduction

Controls

Front Panel Controls

- This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel.

The Front Panel Controls shown here may be somewhat different from your monitor.

MU-42/50PM10/11 series

ON/OFF

MU-42/50PM20 series

ON/OFF

1. Main Power Button

5. MENU

Displays on screen menus one by one.

Exits the current menu.

2. Remote Control Sensor

3. Power Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green when the

Monitor is turned on.

Memorizes menu changes.

D / E

Selects a menu option.

(Volume Up/Down)

Increases/decreases sound level.

Adjusts menu settings.

F / G

4. INPUT SELECT Button

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Introduction

Connection Options

- Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your monitor.

Back Connection Panel

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REMOTE

CONTROL

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

DVI INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

RGB OUTPUT

AC INPUT

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

1. REMOTE CONTROL

6. S-VIDEO INPUT SOCKETS

Connect your wired remote control to the remote control

port on the Monitor.

Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device to the S-

VIDEO input.

NOTE: AUDIO INPUT of S-VIDEO is worked by L(mono).

2. RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) PORT

Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC.

7. VIDEO / AUDIO (L/MONO) INPUT SOCKETS

Connect audio/video output from an external device to

these jacks.

3. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT/

AUDIO INPUT/ RGB INPUT JACKS

Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the

appropriate input port.

8. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

Connect to optional external speaker(s).

* For further information, refer to ‘Speaker & Speaker

Stand’ manual.

4. RGB OUTPUT PORT

You can watch the RGB signal on another monitor, connect

RGB OUTPUT to another monitor’s PC input port.

9. POWER CORD SOCKET

This Monitor operates on an AC power. The voltage is indi-

cated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate

the Monitor on DC power.

5. COMPONENT INPUT/AUDIO INPUT JACKS

Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks.

Plasma Monitor

Introduction

Remote Control Key Functions

- When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor.

- Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR signal is interrupted, the remote control may not function. Press

the key again as necessary.

POWER

Switches the Monitor between

INPUT SELECT

ON and STANDBY.

Selects source: RGB, DVI,

Component, Video, or S-Video

mode.

SLEEP

Sets the Sleep Timer.

(Refer to p.22)

POWER

DASP

SLEEP

APC

INPUT SELECT

To select the sound appropriate to

your viewing program character:

Flat, Music, Movie, Sports, SRS

TSXT or Off (Refer to p.20)

APC

Adjusts the factory preset picture

according to the room.

DASP

SPLIT ZOOM

WIN.POSITION

SUB INPUT

MUTE

ARC

(Refer to p.18)

PIP/DW

SWAP

SPLIT ZOOM

Enlarges the picture.

ARC

Changes the picture format.

(Refer to p.25)

WIN.POSITION

Moves the sub picture.

PIP/DW

Switches the sub picture on or off.

(Refer to p.28)

VOL

SUB INPUT

Selects the input source for the sub

picture.

SWAP

Exchanges main and sub picture

images. (Refer to p.28)

MUTE

Switches the sound on or off.

Displays on screen menus one by one.

Exits the current menu.

D / E

Selects menu option.

Memorizes menu changes.

WIN.SIZE

NUMBER buttons

POWER

REW

STOP

PAUSE

F / G (Volume button)

Increases/decreases sound level.

Adjusts menu settings.

PLAY

SKIP

DVD

Control some DVD cassette

recorders.

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

WIN.SIZE

Adjusts the sub picture size.

POWER

STOP

VCR

P/STILL

PLAY

REC

WIN.P

VCR BUTTONS

REW

Control some video cassette

recorders.

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 AAA type. Don’t mix used

batteries with new batteries.

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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.

POWER

SLEEP

INPUT SELECT

APC

ARC

DASP

PIP ARC

PIP

TWIN PICTURE

SUB INPUT

MUTE

SWAP

1.5V

VOL

Alkaline Batteries

POWER

REW

STOP

PLAY

P/STILL

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REC

WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITION SPLIT ZOOM

ZOOM

Remote Control

BNC-RCA Adapter

Power Cord

Installation Instructions

• The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc.

• The plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically. The speakers shown are optional.

GROUNDING

Power

Supply

Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible

electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified

electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground the

Short-circuit

Breaker

unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.

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Installation

Installation Instructions continued

Wall Mount Installation

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each

side and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instruc-

tions are available from your dealer, see the optional

Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

inches

4 inches

Desktop Pedestal Installation

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each

side and the top, 2.36” on the bottom, and 2” from the

wall. Detailed installation instructions are included in the

optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide

available from your dealer.

4 inches

inches

4 inches

2.36 inches

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Installation

External Equipment Connections

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the Monitor

VCR Setup

- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and monitor.

- 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. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may

remain visible on the screen.

Connection Option

1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the

monitor’s VIDEO INPUT.

2. Connect the audio and video cables from the

VCR's output jacks to the monitor input jacks,

as shown in the figure.

When connecting the monitor to VCR, match

the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left =

white, and Audio Right = red).

(

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(

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(

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(

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INPUT

RGB OUTPUT

AC INPUT

(MONO)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

If you connect an S-VIDEO output from VCR to

the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is

improved; compared to connecting a regular

VCR to the Video input.

3. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press

PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s

manual.)

4. Select the input source with using the INPUT

SELECT button on the remote control. (If con-

nected to VIDEO INPUT, select Video input

source)

VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

(R) AUDIO (L)

VIDEO

Cable TV Setup

- After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming.

The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the TV.

- For further information regarding cable TV service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s).

Connection Option

1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO

INPUT.

(

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(

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(

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(

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AC INPUT

2. Connect the audio and video cables from the Cable Box's output

jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure.

When connecting the TV to a Cable Box, match the jack colors

(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

3. Select the input source with using the INPUT SELECT button on

the remote control. (If connected to VIDEO INPUT, select Video

input source)

(MONO)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

4. Select your desired channel with the remote control for cable

box.

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

VCR

Cable

Cable Box

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Installation

External A/V Source Setup

How to connect

1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s

VIDEO INPUT.

2. Connect the audio and video cables from the external

equipment's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as

shown in the figure.

(

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(

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(

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(

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AC INPUT

(MONO)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

When connecting the monitor to external equipment, match

the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and

Audio Right = red).

How to use

1. Select the input source with using the INPUT SELECT but-

ton on the remote control. (If connected to VIDEO INPUT,

select Video input source).

2. Operate the corresponding external equipment. Refer to

external equipment operating guide.

Camcorder

AUDIO

VIDEO

Video Game Set

DVD Setup

How to connect

1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, PB, PR) to the COM-

PONENT (Y, PB, PR) INPUT jacks on the Monitor and con-

nect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on

the monitor, as shown in the figure.

2. If your DVD only has an S-Video output jack, connect this

to the S-VIDEO input on the monitor and connect the DVD

audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the monitor,

as shown in the figure.

(

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(

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(

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(

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RGB OUTPUT

AC INPUT

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

How to use

1. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

2. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to

select Component. (If connected to S-VIDEO, select the

S-Video external input source.)

3. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instruc-

tions.

(R) AUDIO (L)

S-VIDEO

• Component Input ports

To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the compo-

nent input ports as shown below.

DVD

Component ports

on the monitor

R-Y

B-Y

Video output ports

on DVD player

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Installation

DTV Setup

- To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box.

REMOTE

CONTROL

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

DVI INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

RGB OUTPUT

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

RGB-DTV OUTPUT

(R) AUDIO (L)

DVI-DTV OUTPUT

Digital Set-top Box

How to connect

Use the monitor’s COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) INPUT, RGB or DVI jack for

video connections, depending on your set-top box connector. Then, make

the corresponding audio connections.

Signal

480i

480p

720p

1080i

Component

RGB,DVI

Yes

How to use

Yes

1. Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital

set-top box.)

2. Use INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select Component , RGB,

or DVI source.

14 Plasma Monitor

Installation

PC Setup

How to connect

1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC

graphics card to 640x 480, 60Hz.

2. Use the Monitor’s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital

Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections,

depending on your PC connector.

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

REMOTE CONTROL

DVI INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RGB OUTPUT

RGB INPUT

• If the graphic card on the PC does not output

analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect

only one of either RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT to

display the PC on the monitor.

• If the graphic card on the PC does output analog

and digital RGB simultaneously, set the Monitor

to either RGB or DVI; (the other mode is set to

Plug and Play automatically by the monitor.)

3. Then, make the corresponding audio connection. If

using a sound card, adjust the PC sound as

required.

How to use

1. Turn on the PC and the Monitor .

2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the monitor's remote control.

3. Use INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select RGB, or DVI source.

4. Check the image on your monitor. There may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in

PC mode. If noise is present, change the PC mode to another resolution, change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the

brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the PC graphic card can not be changed,

change the PC graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card.

NOTES: • Use a DVI cable.

• Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become perma-

nently imprinted on the screen. Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible.

• The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.

Owner’s Manual 15

Installation

Monitor Display Specifications

• RGB Input (PC )

Horizontal

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Resolution

Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

49.725

31.500

37.799

39.375

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

56.25

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

74.55

60.00

70.00

75.00

60.00

70.00

75.00

60.00

70.06

75.02

85.00

60.05

70.01

75.00

85.00

75.06

59.99

74.93

84.88

60.02

60.00

75.02

60.00

75.02

31.500

37.799

39.375

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

54.348

63.995

67.500

77.487

68.681

47.693

60.091

68.504

60.023

63.981

47.700

59.625

47.700

59.625

640x350

852x480

720x400

1024x768

1152x864

640x480

800x600

1152x870

1280x768

832x624

848x480

1280x960

1280x1024

1360x768

1366x768

• DVI Input PC (DVI-D )

Horizontal

Resolution

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Resolution

Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

49.725

31.500

37.799

39.375

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

74.55

60.00

70.00

75.00

60.00

70.00

75.00

60.00

70.06

75.02

59.99

74.93

84.88

60.02

60.00

75.02

60.00

75.02

31.500

37.799

39.375

48.363

56.476

60.023

47.693

60.091

68.504

60.023

63.981

47.700

59.625

47.700

59.625

640x350

720x400

852x480

1024x768

1280x768

640x480

1280x960

1280x1024

800x600

1360x768

832x624

848x480

1366x768

16 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Turning on the Monitor

Turning on the Monitor just after installation

1. Connect power cord correctly.

2. Press the

ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby

mode. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT

button on the remote control and then the Monitor will switch on.

Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected)

1. If the Monitor was turned off with the

ON/OFF button on the Monitor

• Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor to turn the Monitor on.

2. If the Monitor was turned off with the remote control and then the

ON/OFF button on the Monitor

• Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor and then press the INPUT SELECT button on the

Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to turn the Monitor on.

Menu Language Selection

- The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _D

button to select the SPECIAL menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _D

button to select Language.

3. Press the G button and then use _{D E}button to select your desired language.

From this point on, the on-screen menus will be shown in the language of your

choice.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Owner’s Manual 17

Operation

Picture Menu Options

APC (Auto Picture Control)

- APC adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance.

- If adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, or tint) manually, APC automatically

changes to Off.

1. Press the APC button repeatedly to select the picture appearance setup option as shown below.

Daylight

Optimum

Night time

Off

• You can also adjust APC in the PICTURE menu.

•

Daylight, Optimum and Night time settings are preset for good picture quality at the factory and cannot be

changed.

- XD is LG Electronic’s unique picture improving technology to display a real HD

source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm.

- When selecting APC options (Daylight, Optimum and Night time), XD is auto-

matically change to On.

PICTURE

APC

Off

ACC

Fleshtone

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

Contrast 100

Brightness 55

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select XD.

Color

Sharpness 60

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to set On or Off.

Tint

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Color Temperature Control

Auto Color Temperature Control

PICTURE

APC

- To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Normal option.

Cool

Normal

Warm

Off

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

ACC

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select ACC .

Fleshtone

Contrast 100

Brightness 55

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select either: Cool (Preset),

Normal (Default), or Warm (Preset).

Red

Color

Green

Blue

Sharpness 60

4. Press the OK button to save.

Tint

Menu Prev.

Manual Color Temperature Control (ACC set to Off option)

- You can adjust red, green, or blue to any color temperature you prefer.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select ACC .

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Off.

4. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Red, Green or Blue.

5. Use the ^F/ G button to make appropriate adjustments.

• The adjustment range of Red, Green, and Blue is -30 ~ +30.

6. Press the OK button to save.

18 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Fleshtone ( RGB-DTV, and DVI-DTV Mode only)

- Use Fleshtone to select the desired skin color option.

PICTURE

APC

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Fleshtone.

ACC

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use F / G button to make appropriate adjustments.

Fleshtone

Contrast 100

Brightness 55

• The adjustment range is 0 ~ 3.

Color

4. Press the OK button to save.

Sharpness 60

Tint

Menu Prev.

sRGB (only RGB-PC, DVI-PC Modes)

If the Monitor is connected to external equipment using sRGB, set sRGB to On

to adjust for the color difference.

PICTURE

APC

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select sRGB.

ACC

Off

sRGB

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

Contrast 100

Brightness 55

4. Press the OK button to save.

Color

Sharpness 60

Tint

Menu Prev.

Manual Picture Control (APC set to Off option)

PICTURE

APC

- You can adjust picture contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, and tint options

to the levels you prefer.

ACC

Fleshtone

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the PICTURE menu.

Contrast

Brightness 55

Color 55

Sharpness 60

100 G

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select the desired picture option

(Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, Tint).

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use F / G button to make appropriate adjustments.

Tint

Menu Prev.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Owner’s Manual 19

Operation

Sound Menu Options

DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing)

- This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor has the appro-

priate sound options based on the program content.

- If you adjust sound options (Treble and Bass) manually, DASP automatically changes to Off.

1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below.

SRS TSXT

Flat

Music

Movie

Sports

Off

• You can also adjust DASP in the SOUND menu.

•

SRS TSXT, Flat, Music, Movie, and Sports are preset for good sound quality at the factory and cannot be changed.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

• TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

BBE

- BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech

intelligibility and music realism.

SOUND

DASP

Off

BBE

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SOUND menu.

AVL

Balance

Treble

Bass

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select BBE.

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

•

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

• Treble, Bass or BBE aren’t suitable for SRS TSXT mode.

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler)

SOUND

- AVL maintains an equal sound level; even if you change channels.

DASP

BBE

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SOUND menu.

Off

AVL

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select AV L .

Balance

Treble

Bass

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

20 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Manual Sound Control (DASP set to Off option)

- You can adjust sound options Balance, Treble, and Bass to the levels you prefer.

SOUND

DASP

BBE

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SOUND menu.

AVL

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select the desired sound option

(Balance, Treble, Bass).

Balance

Treble

Bass

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use F / G button to make appropriate adjustments.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Owner’s Manual 21

Operation

Timer Menu Options

Clock Setup

- If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually.

TIMER

Clock

- -

- - AM

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the TIMER menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Clock.

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to set the hour.

Off timer

On timer

Auto off

4. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to set the minutes.

5. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

On/Off Timer Setup

- Timer function operates only if current time has been set.

- Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set both set to the same time.

- The Monitor must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the TIMER menu.

TIMER

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Off timer or On timer.

Clock

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On.

Off timer

On timer

Auto off

Off

• To cancel On/Off timer function, select Off.

4. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to set the hour.

30 AM

Volume 17

5. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to set the minutes.

6. For only On timer function

Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to set the volume level at turn-on.

Menu Prev.

7. Press the OK button to save.

Auto Off

TIMER

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the TIMER menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Auto off.

Clock

Off timer

On timer

Auto off

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

Off

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Sleep Timer

- The Sleep Timer turns the monitor off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the monitor is turned off.

1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the Off option appears on the screen,

followed by the following sleep timer options: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.

2. When the number of minutes you want is displayed on the screen, press the OK button. The timer begins to count

down from the number of minutes selected.

3. To check the remaining minutes before the monitor turns off, press the SLEEP button once.

4. To cancel the Sleep Timer, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select Off.

22 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Special Menu Options

Key Lock

- The Monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control.

- This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls.

- This MONITOR is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the Monitor off.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

SPECIAL

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Key lock.

Language

Off

Key lock

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

4. Press the OK button to save.

• With the Key lock On, the display ‘

Key lock’ appears on the screen if any

Demo

button on the front panel is pressed.

OSD Rotate

Menu Prev.

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method

- A frozen 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 Monitor 's screen for a long period of time.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select ISM Method.

SPECIAL

Language

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select either Normal, White

Key lock

wash, Orbiter or Inversion.

Normal

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

• Normal

White wash

Orbiter

If image sticking is never a problem, ISM is not necessary - set to Normal.

• White wash

Inversion

Demo

White Wash removes permanent images from the screen. Note: An excessive

permanent image may be impossible to clear entirely with White Wash. To

return to normal viewing, press any button.

OSD Rotate

Menu Prev.

• 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 image will move every 2 minutes: Right → Right → Downside →

Downside → Left → Left → Upside → Upside.

• Inversion

Inversion will automatically invert the Monitor panel color every 30 minutes.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Owner’s Manual 23

Operation

Special Menu Options continued

Low Power

- Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Low power.

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

SPECIAL

Language

Key lock

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

Off

• When you select On, the screen darkens.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Demo

OSD Rotate

Menu Prev.

XD Demo

- Use it to see the difference between XD Demo on and XD Demo off.

SPECIAL

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

Language

Key lock

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select

3. Press the G button to begin XD Demo

Demo.

4. Press the MENU button to stop XD Demo

To start

Demo

OSD Rotate

Menu Prev.

Menu Rotation for Vertical Viewing

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

SPECIAL

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select OSD (On Screen Display)

Language

Key lock

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

Rotate.

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Normal or Rotate.

• Select Normal, if the monitor was installed horizontally.

• Select Rotate, if the monitor was installed vertically.

Demo

Normal

Rotate

OSD Rotate

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

NOTE:

• When OSD Rotate is enabled, XD Demo is disabled .

24 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment

- RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn’t work for RGB-DTV mode.

- Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking.

- After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment.

- The Auto config. and Manual config. are not active in DVI mode.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

SCREEN

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Auto config..

Auto config.

ARC

To set

3. Press the G button to run Auto configure.

Position

Manual config

Reset

• When Auto config. has finished, OK will be shown on screen.

• If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again.

4. In RGB (PC) mode, if the image needs to be adjusted more after using Auto

config., you can make further adjustments with the Manual config. option.

Menu Prev.

Setting Picture Format

- Caution: If a 4:3 fixed image is on the screen for a long time, it may remain visible.

- Set every aspect ratio for Monitor, Video, Component 480i sources.

- Use 4:3, or 16:9 for other RGB-PC and DVI-PC sources.

- Horizon is not available for Component (480p,720p,1080i), DTV (480p,720p,1080i) sources.

1. Press the ARC button repeatedly to select the desired picture format. You can also adjust ARC in the SCREEN menu.

• 4:3

Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at both the

left and right sides.

• 16:9

Choose 16:9 when you want to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen.

• Horizon

Choose Horizon when you want to adjust the picture in a non-linear proportion, that is, more enlarged at both sides,

to create a spectacular view.

• Zoom

- Choose Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the

picture will be cropped.

Screen Position

- This function works in the following modes:

RGB-PC, RGB-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), DVI-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COM-

PONENT (480p,720p,1080i).

SCREEN

Auto config.

ARC

Position

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

Manual config

Reset

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Position.

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E /}F / ^Gbutton to adjust the position.

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Owner’s Manual 25

Operation

Manual Configure (RGB-PC mode only)

SCREEN

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Manual config..

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to to select Phase or Clock.

4. Use the ^F/ G button to make appropriate adjustments.

Auto config.

ARC

Position

Manual config

Reset

Phase

Clock

• The Phase adjustment range is 0 ~ 30.

• The Clock adjustment range is -127 ~ +128.

5. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Selecting VGA Mode (RGB-PC mode only)

- To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of

VGA mode.

SCREEN

Auto config.

ARC

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

Position

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select VGA Mode.

Manual config

Reset

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select the desired VGA resolu-

tion.

640x480

848x480

852x480

VGA Mode

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Screen Adjustments (Video, S-Video and Component 480i mode only)

- Use this function to correct jittering or picture instability while viewing a video tape.

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Screen adj..

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select TV or VCR.

SCREEN

Screen adj.

ARC

VCR

Cinema

YNR

• Select the VCR option if watching a VCR.

• Select the TV option for other equipment. (Except VCR)

Reset

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Cinema Mode Setup (Video, S-Video and Component 480i mode only)

- Sets up the Monitor for the best picture appearance for viewing movies.

SCREEN

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

Screen adj.

ARC

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select Cinema..

Off

Cinema

YNR

3. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

Reset

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

26 Plasma Monitor

Operation

Screen Menu Options continued

Luminance Noise Reduction (Video, S-Video and Component 480i modes only)

- Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen.

SCREEN

Screen adj.

ARC

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select YNR.

Cinema

YNR

Off

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select On or Off.

Reset

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Initializing (Reset to original factory value)

SCREEN

- Reset is unique to each function: Manual config., Position, Split zoom, PIP posi-

tion and sub picture size for double window.

- Use the Reset option to initialize the adjusted settings.

Screen adj.

ARC

Cinema

YNR

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SCREEN menu.

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Reset.

3. Press the G button.

Reset

To sest

• You can initialize Position, Split zoom, PIP Transparency, PIP position, PIP size

and sub picture size for double window.

Menu Prev.

Split Zoom

- Enlarges the picture in correct proportions.

- Split Zoom can be used for all input sources.

- In 2-Split Zoom mode, you can only move the image up or down.

- If an image is enlarged, a section can be viewed without using Split Zoom.

1. Press the SPLIT ZOOM button repeatedly to select either 2, 4, or 9 Split Zoom.

2-Split zoom

4-Split zoom

9-Split zoom

2. Press the number button corresponding to the section you wish to enlarge. You can move within the enlarged pic-

ture using the _{D / E}/ F / G button. To return to normal viewing, press the SPLIT ZOOM button again.

Section 5 is enlarged to fill

Example of choosing 5.

9-Split zoom

the screen.

Owner’s Manual 27

Operation

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/Double Window Feature

- PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your Monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and

the other source will show a smaller inset image.

- Double Window mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the Monitor screen at the same time.

Each source is given half the screen.

Moving the PIP (PIP Mode only)

Watching PIP/Double Window

Press the WIN.POSITION button.

Press the PIP/DW button to access the sub picture. Each

press of PIP changes the PIP options as shown below.

Press the _{D / E}/ F / G button repeatedly until desired posi-

tion is achieved. The sub picture moves up/down/left/right.

• You can also move the PIP position with Win.position in

the PIP/DW menu.

DW 1

PIP

Win.position

▲

◀

▶

▼

PIP Size

Press the WIN.SIZE button and then use F / G button to

change the sub picture size.

Off

DW 2

• Using the Win.size function in Double Window mode, main

and sub picture sizes are changed simultaneously.

Using the Win.size function in PIP mode, sub picture size

is changed.

Swapping the PIP/Double Window

Use the SWAP button to switch the main and sub pictures.

• You can also change the sub picture size with Win.size in

the PIP/DW menu.

Win.size

Main Picture

Sub Picture

PIP Transparency (PIP Mode only)

- To make the PIP clear or opaque

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to

select the PIP/DW menu.

2. Press the ^Gbutton and then use _{D / E}button to select PIP

Transparency .

3. Press the ^Gbutton and then use F / G button to adjust

PIP transparency.

Main Picture

Sub Picture

4. Use the F / G button to make appropriate adjustments.

Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window

• The adjustment range of PIP Transparency is 0 ~ 10.

5. Press the OK button to save.

Use the SUB INPUT button to select the input source for the

sub picture. Each press of SUB INPUT button changes the

PIP source.

Available Sub Picture Sources

Component 480i, Video, or S-Video

Main Picture Source

RGB or DVI

Component 480p/720p/1080i

Component 480i

Video or S-Video

Component 480p/720p/1080i, RGB, or DVI

RGB, or DVI, Component 480p/720p/1080i

28 Plasma Monitor

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.

RS-232C Setup

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

REMOTE

CONTROL

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

DVI INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RGB INPUT

RGB OUTPUT

AC INPUT

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

(MONO)

COMPONENT INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

Type of Connector; D-Sub 9-Pin Male

No. Pin name

No connection

RXD (Receive data)

TXD (Transmit data)

DTR (DTE side ready)

GND

DSR (DCE side ready)

RTS (Ready to send)

CTS (Clear to send)

No Connection

RS-232C Configurations

3-Wire Configurations

(Not standard)

7-Wire Configurations

(Standard RS-232C cable)

PDP

TXD

RXD

GND

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

RXD

TXD

GND

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

TXD

RXD

GND

DSR

DTR

CTS

RTS

RXD

TXD

GND

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

D-Sub 9

Owner’s Manual 29

External Control Device Setup

Set ID

- Use this function to specify a monitor ID number.

- Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 31.

SPECIAL

Language

1. Press the MENU button and then use _{D / E}button to select the SPECIAL menu.

Key lock

ISM Method

Low power

Set ID

2. Press the G button and then use _{D / E}button to select Set ID.

3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to adjust Set ID to choose the

desired monitor ID number. The adjustment range of Set ID is 1 ~ 99.

Demo

OSD Rotate

4. Press the OK button to save.

Menu Prev.

Communication Parameters

• Baud rate :9600 bps (UART)

• Data length : 8 bits

• Parity : None

• Stop bit : 1 bit

• Communication code : ASCII code

* Use a crossed (reverse) cable.

Transmission / Receiving Protocol

Command Reference List

Transmission

COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2

DATA

(Hexadecimal)

[Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[Command 1]: First command to control PDP set. (j, k or m)

[Command 2]: Second command to control PDP set.

[Set ID]: You can adjust the set ID to choose desired monitor

ID number in Special menu. Adjustment range is 1

~ 99. When selecting Set ID ‘0’, every connected

PDP set is controlled. Set ID is indicated as deci-

mal (1~99) on menu and as Hexa decimal

(0x0~0x63) on transmission/receiving protocol.

[DATA]: To transmit command data.

01. Power

00 ~ 01

00 ~ 04

00 ~ 03

00 ~ 01

00 ~ 64

00 ~ 01

00~ 03

00 ~ 99

00 ~ 03

00~ 64

00 ~ 64

00 ~ 03

00 ~ 3C

00 ~ 04

00 ~ 0a

00 ~ 03

00 ~ 01

01 ~ FE

01 ~ 09

02. Input Select

03. Aspect Ratio

04. Screen Mute

05. Volume Mute

06. Volume Control

07. Contrast

08. Brightness

09. Color

10. Tint

11. Sharpness

12. OSD Select

13. Remote Control Lock Mode

14. PIP/DW

15. Split Zoom

16. PIP Position

17. Treble

Transmit ‘FF’ data to read status of command.

[Cr]: Carriage Return

ASCII code ‘0x0D’

[

]: ASCII code ‘space (0x20)’

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.

18. Bass

19. Balance

20. Color Temperature

21. Red Adjustment

22. Green Adjustment

23. Blue Adjustment

24. SUB INPUT Source

25. Abnormal State

26. ISM Method

27. Low Power

28. Orbiter Time Setting

29. Orbiter Pixel Setting

30. Picture Size

31. Auto Config

32. Send IR Code

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 supported function

3: Wait more time

00 ~14(1E,20)

00 ~ F0

(Refer to p.36)

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External Control Device Setup

05. Volume Mute (Command2:e)

01. Power (Command2:a)

G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor.

Transmission

GTo control volume mute on/off.

You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on

remote control.

[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Transmission

Data 0 : Power Off

1 : Power On

[k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Acknowledgement

Data 0 : Volume mute on (Volume off)

1 : Volume mute off (Volume on)

[a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Acknowledgement

* In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data

based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback

presents status about each function.

[e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

06. Volume Control (Command2:f)

02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input)

GTo adjust volume.

You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons

G To select input source for the Monitor.

on remote control.

You can also select an input source using the INPUT

SELECT button on the Monitor's remote control.

Transmission

[k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’ as shown below.

Acknowledgement

Data 0 : RGB

1 : DVI

3 : Video

4 : S-video

2 : Component

[f][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Acknowledgement

[b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

07. Contrast (Command2:g)

G To adjust screen contrast.

You can also adjust contrast in the Picture menu.

03. Aspect Ratio (Command2:c) (Main picture format)

Transmission

GTo adjust the screen format.

[k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC

(Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the

Screen menu.

Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64

• ^{Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’ as shown below.}

Acknowledgement

Transmission

[k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Data 0 : Normal screen (4:3)

1 : Wide screen (16:9)

2 : Horizon

08. Brightness (Command2:h)

3 : Zoom

G To adjust screen brightness.

Acknowledgement

You can also adjust brightness in the Picture menu.

[c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Transmission

[k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64

04. Screen Mute (Command2:d)

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’ as shown below.

Acknowledgement

GTo select screen mute on/off.

Transmission

[h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Real data mapping 1

Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on)

1 : Screen mute on (Picture off)

0 : Step 0

Acknowledgement

A : Step 10 (SET ID 10)

[d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

F : Step 15 (SET ID 15)

10 : Step 16 (SET ID 16)

63 : Step 99 (SET ID 99)

64 : Step 100

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External Control Device Setup

09. Color (Command2:i)

14. PIP / DW (Command2:n)

G To control the PIP (Picture In picture)/DW (Double Window).

You can also control the PIP/DW using the PIP/DW button

on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu.

GTo adjust the screen color.

You can also adjust color in the Picture menu.

Transmission

[k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64

[k][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data 0: PIP/DW off

1: PIP

2: DW1

3: DW2

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.

Acknowledgement

[i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[n][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

10. Tint (Command2:j)

15. Split Zoom (Command2:p)

GTo adjust the screen tint.

GTo operate split zoom function and select the split

You can also adjust tint in the Picture menu.

zoom section number.

Transmission

[k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[k][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Red : 0 ~ Green : 64

Data Min: 0 ~ Max:99

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.

Acknowledgement

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’.

Acknowledgement

[j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Real data mapping 2

11. Sharpness (Command2:k)

0 : Reset split zoom

GTo adjust the screen sharpness.

21: Selection 1 of 2 split zoom

24: Selection 4 of 2 split zoom

41: Selection 1 of 4 split zoom

42: Selection 2 of 4 split zoom

44: Selection 4 of 4 split zoom

45: Selection 5 of 4 split zoom

91: Selection 1 of 9 split zoom

You can also adjust sharpness in the Picture menu.

Transmission

[k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64

• ^{Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.}

Acknowledgement

99: Selection 9 of 9 split zoom

[k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

16. PIP Position (Command2:q)

G To select sub picture position for PIP.

12. OSD Select (Command2:l)

GTo select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off.

Transmission

You can also adjust the sub picture position using

WIN.POSITION on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu.

Transmission

[k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[k][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data 0: OSD off

1: OSD on

Data 0: Right down on screen

1: Left down on screen

2: Left up on screen

Acknowledgement

[l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

3: Right up on screen

Acknowledgement

13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m)

[q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on

17. Treble (Command2:r)

the monitor.

Transmission

GTo adjust treble.

You can also adjust treble in the Sound menu.

[k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Transmission

Data 0: Lock off

1: Lock on

[k][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Acknowledgement

[m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.

Acknowledgement

• If you’re not using the remote control and front panel controls

on the monitor, use this mode. When main power is on/off,

remote control lock is released.

[r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

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External Control Device Setup

18. Bass (Command2:s)

23. Blue Adjustment (Command2:$)

GTo adjust bass.

GTo adjust blue in color temperature.

Transmission

You can also adjust bass in the Sound menu.

Transmission

[k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 3’ as shown below.

Acknowledgement

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.

Acknowledgement

[$][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Real data mapping 3

0 : -30

1 : -29

2 : -28

19. Balance (Command2:t)

GTo adjust balance.

You can also adjust balance in the Sound menu.

1E : 0

Transmission

[k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

3A : +28

3B : +29

3C : +30

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 31.

Acknowledgement

[t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

24. SUB INPUT Select (Command2:y)

20. Color Temperature (Command2:u)

G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode.

Transmission

GTo adjust color temperature.

You can also adjust ACC in the Picture menu.

[k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Transmission

[k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data 0: Cool 1: Normal 2: Warm 3: Off

Data 0: RGB

1: DVI

2: Component 3: Video

4: S-video

Acknowledgement

[u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Acknowledgement

[y][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

21. Red Adjustment (Command2:v)

25. Abnormal State (Command2:z)

GTo adjust red in color temperature.

Transmission

GTo recognize an abnormal state.

Transmission

[k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]

Data FF:Read

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 3’ as shown right.

Acknowledgement

[v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[z][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Data 0: Normal (Power on and signal exist)

1: No signal (Power on).

22. Green Adjustment (Command2:w)

2: Turn the monitor off with remote control.

3: Turn the monitor off with Sleep Time function.

4: Turn the monitor off with RS-232C function.

5: 5V down.

GTo adjust green in color temperature.

Transmission

[k][w][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

6: AC down.

7: Turn the monitor off with Fan Alarm function.

8: Turn the monitor off with Off Time function.

9: Turn the monitor off with Auto Off function.

a: Turn the monitor off with On Time function.

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 3C

• Refer to ‘Real data mapping 3’ as shown right.

Acknowledgement

[w][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

* This function is “read only”.

Owner’s Manual 33

External Control Device Setup

30. Picture Size Setting for Double Window

mode (Command2:t)

26. ISM Method (Command2:p)

GTo avoid having a fixed image remain on screen.

Transmission

GTo adjust main window size in Double Window mode.

Transmission

[j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

[j][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 14

Data 0: Normal

1: White wash

2: Orbiter

3: Inversion

Acknowledgement

[p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

[t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

27. Low Power (Command2:q)

31. Auto Configure (Command2:u)

GTo control the low power function on/off.

Transmission

GTo adjust picture position and minimize image shaking

[j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode.

Data 0: Low power off

1: Low power on

Transmission

[j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data 1: To set

Acknowledgement

[q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Acknowledgement

[u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

28. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r)

GTo adjust orbiter operation time term.

32. Send IR Code (Command: m c)

Transmission

GTo send IR remote key code

Transmission

[j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min: 1 ~ Max: FE

[m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Acknowledgement

Data Key code: Refer to page 36.

[r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

Acknowledgement

[c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

29. Orbiter Pixel Setting (Command2:s)

GTo adjust pixel number in orbiter function.

Transmission

[j][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

Data Min: 1 ~ Max: 9

Acknowledgement

[s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]

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IR Codes

How to Connect

Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor.

Remote Control IR Code

G Output waveform

Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz

Carrier frequency

FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12

Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3

G Configuration of frame

• 1st frame

Lead

code

Low

custom code

High

custom code

Data code

C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

• Repeat frame

Repeat code

G Lead code

9 ms

4.5 ms

0.55 ms

G Repeat code

9 ms

2.25 ms

G Bit description

• Bit “0”

• Bit “1”

0.56 ms

1.12 ms

0.56 ms

2.24 ms

G Frame interval : Tf

The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed.

Tf=108ms @455KHz

Owner’s Manual 35

IR Codes

Code (Hexa)

Function

Note

UP (_D)

DOWN (_E)

VOL (^G)

VOL (F)

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 SELECT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

DVI

RGB

SLEEP

APC

DASP

PIP/DW

SUB INPUT

SWAP

WIN.SIZE

WIN.POSITION

SPLIT ZOOM

ARC

ARC (4:3)

ARC (16:9)

ARC (Zoom)

AUTO CONFIG

R/C Button

R/C Button (Power On/Off)

Discrete IR Code (Only Power On)

Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off)

R/C Button

Discrete IR Code (Input VIDEO Selection)

Discrete IR Code (Input S-VIDEO Selection)

Discrete IR Code (Input COMPONENT Selection)

Discrete IR Code (Input DVI Selection)

Discrete IR Code (Input RGB Selection)

R/C Button

Discrete IR Code (Only 4:3 mode)

Discrete IR Code (Only 16:9 mode)

Discrete IR Code (Only Zoom mode)

Discrete IR Code

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Troubleshooting Checklist

• Check whether the Monitor is turned on.

• Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet?

No picture &

No sound

• Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet

where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in.

• Press the VOLUME (G) button.

Picture OK &

No sound

• Sound muted? Press MUTE button.

• Check to see if there is any object between the Monitor and the remote con-

trol causing obstruction.

• Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)?

(Refer to p.9)

The remote control

doesn’t work

• Correct remote operating mode set: Monitor, VCR etc.?

• Install new batteries. (Refer to p.9)

• This is normal, the image is muted during the Monitor startup process.

Please contact your service center, if the picture has not appeared after five

minutes.

Picture appears slowly

after switching on

• Select Color in the Picture menu and press the VOLUME (G) button.

(Refer to p.19)

No or poor color

or poor picture

• Keep a sufficient distance between the Monitor 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.21)

• A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise

when the plasma display is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with

the Monitor.

Unusual sound from

inside the MONITOR

Owner’s Manual 37

Maintenance & Specification

Maintenance

- Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your

new Monitor. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning.

Cleaning the Screen

1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and

a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the

screen.

2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your Monitor.

Cleaning the Cabinet

To remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

Please be sure not to use a wet cloth.

Extended Absence

If you expect to leave your Monitor dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to

unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges.

Product Specifications

MU-42PM12X

MU-42PM11/20

MODELS

MU-50PM10/11/20

42 / 1066

Width (inches / mm)

Height (inches / mm)

Depth (inches / mm)

Weight (pounds / kg)

Resolution

49.3 / 1253

29.3 / 745

25.8 / 656

3.8 / 97.5

64.6 / 29.3

3.9 / 99.5

84.7 / 38.4

852 x 480 (Dot)

1366 x 768 (Dot)

1024 x 768 (Dot)

AC100-240V, 50/60Hz

Power requirement

Color

16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B)

32 ~ 104°F (0 ~ 40°C)

Operating Temperature Range

Operating Humidity Range

Less than 80%

• The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement.

38 Plasma Monitor

LG ELECTRONICS, INC.

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL — U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY

Your LG Plasma Display Panel 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. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the

United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

In-Home Service: Please retain dealer’s

dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence

of the Date of Purchase for proof of warranty,

and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the ser-

vice person at the time warranty service is pro-

vided.

LABOR and PARTS: 2 YEARS from the Date of Purchase.

Your unit will be repaired or replaced with a new, substitute

model or factory reconditioned unit, at LGE’s option. If

repaired, parts used in the repair may be new or remanufac-

tured.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for the

remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty period.

Please call 1-201-816-2000 to locate your

nearest LGE Authorized Service Center.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF WARRANTY: Your warranty period

begins on the date of sale to the original consumer/end user.

KEEP THE DEALER’S DATED BILL OF SALE OR PROOF OF

DELIVERY as evidence of the purchase date. You will be

required to submit a legible copy of your bill of sale or proof

of delivery when requesting warranty service.

Visit our website at:

http://www.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE

EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS

WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE

LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY

NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR

DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do

not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

CONCERNING PIXEL FUNCTIONALITY: Your Plasma Display Panel contains about one million individual pixels.

Plasma Display Panel typically contain a small number of pixels that do not function normally. Your display has

been inspected and is in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, indicating that any pixel defects do not

effect the operation or use of your display.

IMPORTANT: Please fill out and mail in your Product Registration Card or go to www.lgservice.com to register your

product online. This information will allow us to reach you promptly should we discover a safety or reliability prob-

lem that could affect you.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

G damage caused in shipping or transit

gence, improper maintenance or storage, or to acts

of nature or other causes beyond our control.

(Causes beyond our control include but are not lim-

ited to lightning strike, power surges, power out-

ages and water damage.)

G service required as a result of improper installation,

including incorrect or insufficient AC supply (please

consult the owner’s manual for power supply

requirements)

G installation or repair of antenna systems, cable con-

verters, cable company supplied equipment, or