LG 29LN450W, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...www lg com OWNER S MANUAL LED TV LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV and retain it for future reference 29MA73D 29LN450W ...

Page 2: ...WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 3: ...ver DVD Player VCR or Gaming device 23 HDMI connection 24 DVI D connection 25 Component connection 26 Composite Connection 27 Headphone connection 28 Connecting a USB Device 29 Smartphone MHL connection 30 Connecting to a PC 31 HDMI connection 32 DVI D connection 33 Display Port connection 34 REMOTE CONTROL 36 INSTALLING SCREEN SPLIT 37 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 37 Accessing the Main Menus 37 TV Compon...

Page 4: ...on and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD ...

Page 5: ... to the TV 3 Connect an external device to the TV y y Image shown may differ from your TV y y Your TV s OSD On Screen Display may differ slightly from that shown in this manual y y The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using y y New features may be added to this TV in the future NOTE ...

Page 6: ...product functions NOTE y y Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span y y Any damages or injuries by using unapproved or counterfeit parts or accessories are not covered by the warranty CAUTION y y The items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model y y Product specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade...

Page 7: ...12 See p 24 See p 32 See p 12 See p 10 See p 14 See p 10 See p 14 See p 10 See p 14 See p 10 See p 14 Remote Control Batteries AAA Power Cord Stand Base CD Owner s Manual Cards Stand Body Screw 2 ea Stand Screw cover Cable Tie AC DC Adapter DVI D cable 29MA73D 29LN450W ...

Page 8: ...utton Description Scrolls through the saved programmes Adjusts the volume level OK Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input SETTINGS Accesses the main menus or saves your input and exits the menus INPUT Changes the input source I Turns the power on or off Touch Buttons Remote Control Sensor Standby Light y y Lighting On When Power is turned off y y Lighting Off When Power is turned...

Page 9: ...ENGLISH 8 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Connection panel See p 22 ...

Page 10: ...read the following to prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for save transportation regardless of its type and size Avoid touching the screen at all times as this may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images CAUTION y y It is recommended to move the TV in the box or packing material that the TV originally came in y y Before moving or lifting the TV di...

Page 11: ... 1 Place the screen face down y y To protect the screen from scratches cover the surface with a soft cloth 3 Fix two screws into the back of the stand base and close the screw cover 2 Check the orientation front and rear of the stand base and mount the Stand Body to the stand hinge as shown in the figure Stand Body Stand Hinge Stand Base Stand Screw Cover CAUTION ...

Page 12: ...ng in damage or injury y y The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product y y Do not carry the monitor upside down as this may cause it to fall off its stand resulting in damage or injury y y The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product ...

Page 13: ...then move or install the TV Otherwise electric shock may occur CAUTION 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 2 Connect the AC DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat as this may result in fire or other damage CAUTION Tilt from 5 to 20 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view NOTE Front Rear Tidying cables Gather and bind the cables with...

Page 14: ... the Kensington security system cable between the TV and a table The Kensington security system is optional You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores NOTE y y Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the TV 5 20 5 20 y y When you adjust the angle do not hold the buttom of the TV frame as shown on the following illustration as may injure ...

Page 15: ... y y To protect the screen from scratches cover the surface with a soft cloth CAUTION 3 Open the screw cover on the back of the stand body and use a screw driver to remove the two screws Stand Screw Cover 2 Turn the screw to the left and then pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body ...

Page 16: ...V to a wall attach Wall mounting interface optional parts to the back of the TV When you install the TV using the wall mounting interface optional parts attach it carefully so it will not drop 1 Please Use the screw and wall mount interface in accordance with VESA Standards 2 If you use screw longer than standard the TV might be damaged internally 3 If you use improper screw the product might be d...

Page 17: ...arranty y y Use the screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty CAUTION y y Use the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications y y The wall mount kit includes an installation manual and necessary parts y y The wall mount bracket is optional You can obtain additional accesso...

Page 18: ...TV is in Power saving mode the Standby Light turns amber NOTE If you do not operate the TV within 40 seconds when the setting menu screen appears the setting menus will disappear NOTE WATCHING TV 4 Follow the on screen instructions to customize your TV according to your preferences Language Mode Setting Power Indicator Time Zone Auto Tuning Selects Home Use for the home environment Selects the tim...

Page 19: ...ously customized settings will switch to the default settings of Store Demo mode in 5 minutes NOTE y y You can also switch the TV from PC mode to TV mode press TV PC y y You can also access Initial Setting by accessing OPTION in the main menus NOTE 5 When the basic settings are complete press OK 6 To turn the TV off press on the TV The Standby Light is turned on If you do not complete the initial ...

Page 20: ... NO Description Displays the channel you are currently watching Displays the broadcasting type of the channel you are currently watching Displays the broadcasting type icon e g HD Dolly Digital etc Displays the current date and time Displays the current channel or the entire channel list Broadcasting type icon area Displays the name of program you are currently watching Displays the running time o...

Page 21: ...MI1 2 DisplayPort PIP function DVI TV 1 1 4VC 1PTJUJPO PIP 4FUUJOH PIP Preview 4J F PWF OK 4FMFDU YJU VJEP 3BUJP 5SBOTQBSFODZ YJU 5 7 2 While watching PIP press the PIP Settings button on the remote control to display the Sub Menu DVI TV 57 PIP 4VC PIP Preview PWF OK 4FMFDU YJU YJU JTQMBZ1PSU BDL ...

Page 22: ...top left top right bottom left or bottom right corner This function is disabled when size is set to Balanced Size Sets the size of the PIP Sub window Small Medium Large Balanced Audio Selects the audio input Only the items that are available under the current combination are enabled PIP Main PIP Sub or Audio in Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of PIP Sub This function is disabled when Size is set to Ba...

Page 23: ...order of the TV port MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting an antenna Connect an antenna cable or cable box to watch TV referring to the following The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable is optional Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an RF cable 75 Ω y y Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs y y If the image quality is poor install a signal amplifier prope...

Page 24: ...l device and the TV with the HDMI cable as shown on the following illustration y y HDMI cable to the HDMI input and a digital broadcast receiver connect the HDMI output Video with sound output y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select either HDMI1 or HDMI2 MHL y y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the connected device to PCM ...

Page 25: ...n optional audio cable y y Please use the DVI D dual cable provided y y If you do not use DVI D dual cable this may result in distortion on the screen y y If you do not use an optional external speaker connect the external device to the TV with an optional audio cable y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control ...

Page 26: ...tion To display images by using progressive scan make sure to use a component cable DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box HD STB Gaming device Not Provided Not Provided y y If cables are installed incorrectly it could case the image to display in black and white or with distorted color y y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding color connection y y Press the INPUT button on the remote con...

Page 27: ... to the TV Connect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown on the following illustration DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box HD STB Gaming device Not Provided NOTE y y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding color connection y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select AV ...

Page 28: ... to an external device Connect the TV with the headphone as shown on the following illustration Headphone Not Provided y y AUDIO menu items are disabled when connecting a headphone y y Headphone impedance 16 y y Max audio output of headphone 2 5 mW to 5 5 mW y y Headphone jack size 0 35 cm NOTE ...

Page 29: ...nnect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory external hard drive MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the TV and access the MY MEDIA to use various multimedia files or USB Not Provided y y It may not work when USB 3 0 devices are connected NOTE ...

Page 30: ... the smartphone to the HDMI2 MHL port of the monitor using the supplied MHL signal cable and switch the input by pressing the input button on the monitor y y This function only works for smartphones that support MHL There may be compatibility issues with other mobile phones NOTE Mobile phone Not Provided Smartphone MHL connection y y Use of the MHL remote control is not supported during the PIP op...

Page 31: ...ome red green or blue spots may appear on the screen This is normal y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise y y Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen y y Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn Use a screensaver if possible y y W...

Page 32: ...ss the INPUT button on the remote control to select either HDMI1 or HDMI2 MHL y y Using a DVI to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues y y HDMI PC may cause device compatibility issues y y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the connected device to PCM NOTE PC y y Choose any HDMI input port to connect y y It does not matter which port you u...

Page 33: ...ovided y y If you do not use DVI D dual cable this may result in distortion on the screen y y If you do not use an optional external speaker connect the PC to the TV with the optional audio cable y y Using a DVI to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select to...

Page 34: ...PC y y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the connected device to PCM y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select DisplayPort y y Using a DP to HDMI or DP to DVI cable may cause compatibility issues y y HDMI signals are not converted to DP signals y y If you use a DP to HDMI cable you can watch your media on a PC or other device...

Page 35: ...IST Displays the channel table INPUT Selects the input mode TV PC Selects TV or PC mode FLASHBK Alternates between the two last channels selected pressing repeatedly CAPTION On or Off User Guide Accesses the User Guide menu AUDIO Digital signal Changes the audio language Analog signal Changes the MTS sound Number buttons Enters numbers FAV Accesses your favorite channel list CH Selects a channel P...

Page 36: ... Controls the MY MEDIA menus USB Colored buttons These access special functions in some menus OK Selects menus or options and confirms your input Q MENU Accesses the quick menus SETTINGS Accesses the main menu Navigation buttons Scrolls through menus or options BACK Returns to the previous level INFO ⓘ Displays the program event according to time scheduler Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the s...

Page 37: ... Next button Insert the the owner s manual CD included in the product package into your PC s CD driver and install the screen split 2 Select the program that you want to install NOTE If you run Screen Split the Screen Split icon appears in the system tray at the right bottom of the PC screen Right click the Screen Split icon and select a layout you want ...

Page 38: ...ess EXIT When you return to the previous menu press BACK Press OK to set your picture settings Customer Support Exit y y Press RED button to access the Customer Support menus Customer Support Using Customer Support feature y y Picture Test y y Sound Test y y Product Service Info y y User Guide y y Patent Information PICTURE LOCK CHANNEL AUDIO OPTION TIME MY MEDIA Adjusts the image size quality or ...

Page 39: ...andard Cinema Game Select a Picture Mode of your choice Eco The Energy Saver feature changes settings on the TV to reduce power consumption ꕋ Expert 1 ꕋ Expert 2 Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing This menu for adjustment is provided for ISF certified picture tuning professionals ISF logo can only be used on ISF certified TVs ISFccc Ima...

Page 40: ...Pattern Patterns used for expert adjustment Color Filter Filters a specific color spectrum in RGB colors to fine tune color saturation and hue accurately Color Temperature Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired In Expert mode detailed fine tuning can be set via Gamma method etc Color Management System This system is used by experts to adjust color with a test pattern They can select fro...

Page 41: ... Out Description TV Speaker Sound is output through the TV speaker Headphone Sound is output through the headphone connected to the earphone headphone port To set AV Sync SETTINGS AUDIO AV Sync Adjust Description Synchronizes unmatched video and audio Select AV Sync Adjust to On to synchronize audio output TV speaker with the video To adjust audio balance SETTINGS AUDIO Balance Description Adjusts...

Page 42: ... children to watch To block other TV programs you should set the TV Rating General feature Age TV Y All children including children from ages 2 6 TV Y7 Directed to older children suitable for children age 6 and above Fantasy Violence TY Y7 Directed to older children Fantasy violence suitable for children age 6 and above containing more intense or combative fantasy violence 4 TV Rating General Bloc...

Page 43: ...ons on the TV Key Lock function remains intact even in case of power outage or when the power cord is removed from the wall socket Key Lock function can only be set by remote control and not by the button on the TV Even with Key Lock ON TV s buttons can turn on the power To use Key Lock ...

Page 44: ...unc PIP Menu Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen Contrast Input Selects the current input mode Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio Func Adjusts SES and picture mode PIP Displays the screens of two input modes on one monitor Picture Adjusts the sharpness black level and response time of the screen Color Adjusts the gamma color temperature and color balance of the scr...

Page 45: ...t ratio is not adjusted from the original Back Moves to the previous OSD screen Exit Exits the OSD menu Ratio Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous ...

Page 46: ...e screen for gameplay AV Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted Standard Optimizes the screen to display normal picture quality VIVID 1 Optimizes the screen for vivid visual effects VIVID 2 Optimizes the screen for more vivid visual effects Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video Back Moves to the previous OSD...

Page 47: ...3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT PIP PIP Sub Selects an option for PIP Sub See the PIP Map below PIP Map PIP Sub DVI HDMI1 HDMI2 MHL DisplayPort TV current input DVI X X X O O HDMI1 X X X O O HDMI2 MHL X X X O O DisplayPort O O O X O TV X X X X X DVI TV 57 PIP 4VC PIP Preview PWF OK 4FMFDU YJU YJU JTQMBZ1PSU ...

Page 48: ...e screen Black Level Sets the offset level for HDMI only Offset as a reference for a video signal this is the darkest color the monitor can display High The picture of the screen gets brighter Low The picture of the screen gets darker Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen For a normal environment it is recommended that you use Normal For a fast ...

Page 49: ...h tone Medium Sets the screen color between a red and blue tone Cool Sets the screen color to a bluish tone Custom You can customize the picture color Red Green Blue You can customize the picture color using Red Green and Blue colors Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors through adjusting the color and saturation of the six colors red green blue cyan magenta yellow and saving the settin...

Page 50: ...I2 MHL Display Port can be heard through the monitor s speakers Stanby Light Turns the power indicator on the front side of the monitor on off On The Stanby Light is automatically turned on Off The Stanby Light is turned off DP1 2 DisplayPort1 2 Activates or deactivates DisplayPort 1 2 NOTE Make sure to activate or deactivate according to the DisplayPort version supported by the graphics card Set ...

Page 51: ...on of the function you want from the index Shows the description of the selected menu You can use ꕌ ꕍto move between pages Zooms in or out the screen User Guide OPTION To set language SETTINGS OPTION Language You can select the language of the menu displayed on the screen and digital sound broadcasting yy Menu Language Selects a screen menu language yy Audio Language In Digital Mode Only Select th...

Page 52: ...ust or dirt on the power cord regularly y y Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first y y When the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent possible damage from lightning or power surges CAUTION y y Do not push rub or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object as this may re...

Page 53: ...This is image burn or burn in and not covered by the warranty y y If the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4 3 for a long period of time image burn may occur on the letterboxed area of the screen y y Avoid displaying a fixed image on the TV screen for a long period of time 2 or more hours for LCD to prevent image burn Preventing Image burn or Burn in on your TV screen ...

Page 54: ...zens of times per second like a fluorescent lamp The number of times the screen is refreshed per second is called vertical frequency or refresh rate and is represented by Hz y y Horizontal Frequency The time it takes to display one horizontal line is called the horizontal cycle The number of horizontal lines displayed in one second can be calculated by dividing one by the hori zontal cycle This is...

Page 55: ... PC Audio In Component AV CVBS HDMI 2 USB DP DVI D Power Rated Voltage 19 V 3 2 A Power Consumption On Mode 52 W typ Off Mode 0 5 W AC DC Adapter Manufacturer LG Innotek Model PSAB L206A Manufacturer APD Model DA 65F19 Tilt Tilt Range 5 to 20 Dimensions Width x Depth x Height Weight With Stand 699 7 mm x 197 2 mm x 404 5 mm 5 9 kg Without Stand 699 7 mm x 68 5 mm x 327 5 mm 5 3 kg Environmental co...

Page 56: ... 44 960 59 940 1280 x 720 45 000 60 000 1280 x 720 37 500 50 000 1920 x 1080 33 720 59 940 1920 x 1080 33 750 60 000 1920 x 1080 28 125 50 000 1920 x 1080 56 250 50 000 1920 x 1080 67 432 59 940 1920 x 1080 67 500 60 000 y y Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set s screen for prolonged periods of time The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen Use a screen saver when possible y...

Page 57: ...lectronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity Trade Name LG Model 29MA73D 29LN450W Responsible Party LG Electronics In...

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