LG Electronics MP-42PZ44R, MP-42PZ45MR, MP-42PZ45VB, MP-42PZ45VR Troubleshooting Checklist

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Troubleshooting Checklist

Troubleshooting Checklist

No picture &

No sound

Picture OK &

No sound

The remote control

doesn’t work

Picture appears slowly

after switching on

No or Poor color or Poor picture

Horizontal/vertical bars

or picture shaking

No output from one of

the speakers

Unusual sound from

inside the monitor

•Check whether the Monitor is turned on.

•Power cord inserted into wall outlet?

•Test the wall power outlet, plug other product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in.

•Press the VOLUME (G) button.

•Sound muted? Press MUTE button.

•Check to see if there is any object between the Plasma Display and the remote control causing obstruction.

•Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? (Refer to p.8)

•Install new batteries. (Refer to p.8)

•This is normal as the image is muted during the startup process of the moni- tor. Please contact your service centre, if the picture has not appeared after five minutes.

•Select Color in the PICTURE menu and press the VOLUME (G) button. (Refer to p.16)

•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.)

•Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool.

•Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.17)

•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.

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Contents Plasma Monitor Do not insert any object into the exhaust vent Earth wire should be connectedDo not use water the Monitor while cleaning Do not place heavy objects on the MonitorDo not pull the cord but the plug when unplug- ging Never touch the power plug with a wet handOnly use the specified batteries Contents Wide Screen What is a Plasma Display Panel PDP?Wide angle range of vision MultimediaConnection Options ControlsButtons Remote Control Key Functions Installing BatteriesInstallation Option ExtrasWall Mount Installation Installation InstructionsDesktop Pedestal Installation Installation Instructions External Equipment Connections How to connectHow to use Cable BoxDTV Setup External A/V Source SetupDVD Setup Digital Set-top BoxPC Setup Monitor Display Specifications RGB-PC /DVI-PC Mode Resolution Horizontal VerticalTurning on the Monitor Turning on the Monitor just after installationTurning on the Monitor power cord is still connected Menu Language SelectionPicture Menu Options Auto Color Temperature ControlManual Color Temperature Control User option APC Auto Picture ControlDasp Digital Auto Sound Processing AVL Auto Volume LevelerSound Menu Options Manual Sound Control User optionOn/Off Timers Setup Timer Menu OptionsClock Setup Sleep TimerKey Lock Special Menu OptionsISM Image Sticking Minimization Method Low Power Special Menu OptionsScreen Menu Options Auto AdjustmentSetting Picture Format Picture Size ZoomManual Configure RGB-PC mode only Adjusting Horizontal/ Vertical PositionInitializing Reset to original factory value Selecting Wide VGA mode RGB-PC, DVI-PC mode only Split ZoomPIP Picture-In-Picture Feature Watching Double Window Double Window Setup OptionsSub Picture Size Adjustment Swapping the Double WindowType of Connector D-Sub 9-Pin Male External Control Device SetupRS-232C Setup RS-232C ConfigurationsCommunication Parameters Command Reference ListSet ID Transmission / Receiving ProtocolVolume Mute Command2e Power Command2aScreen Mute Command2d Input Select Command2b Main Picture InputTint Command2j Brightness Command2hColor Command2i Sharpness Command2kBass Command2s PIP Position Command2qTreble Command2r Balance Command2tISM Method Command2p PIP Input Select Command2yAbnormal State Command2z Low Power Command2qRemote Control IR Code How to ConnectIR Code Code Hexa Function ARCTroubleshooting Checklist Product Specifications Operating Temperature Range

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