LG 29UT55V, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...www lg com OWNER S MANUAL LED TV LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV and retain it for future reference 29UT55V ...

Page 2: ...9 Connecting a USB Device 30 CI module connection 31 Connecting to a wired network 32 Connecting to a PC 33 HDMI connection 34 Display Port connection 35 REMOTE CONTROL 36 INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE 38 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 38 Accessing the Main Menus 38 TV Component AV 55 HDMI1 HDMI2 DisplayPort 63 MAINTENANCE 63 Cleaning Your TV 63 Screen and frame 63 Cabinet and stand 63 Power cord 64 Preven...

Page 3: ...on how to complete your registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license Covered by one or more of the following U S patents 7 295 673 7 460 668 7 515 710 7 519 274 VESA VESA logo Display Port Compliance Logo and Display Port Compliance L...

Page 4: ... ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items If there are any missing accessories contact the local dealer where you purchased your product The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item CAUTION y y Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span y y Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not co...

Page 5: ...ries AAA See p 35 CD Owner s Manual Software Guides Cards Stand Body See p 10 11 Stand Base See p 11 Stand Screws 2 EA M4 x L10 See p 10 12 Stand Screw cover See p 10 12 Power Cord See p 13 AC DC Adapter See p 13 Cable Holder See p 14 HDMI Cable See p 24 33 ...

Page 6: ...stick button up down left or right Basic Functions Power On When the TV is turned off place your finger on the joystick button and press it once and release it However if the Menu button is on the screen pressing the joystick button will let you exit the Menu Power Off When the TV is turned on place your finger on the joystick button and press it once for a few seconds and release it Volume Contro...

Page 7: ...d programmes Adjusting the Menu When the TV is turned on press the joystick button one time You can adjust the Menu items moving the joystick button up down left or right Input Exit PIP Monitor off Menu 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Input Changes the input source 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 PIP Turns the PIP mode on or off 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Monitor Off Turns the power off 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Menu Configures the s...

Page 8: ... the TV disconnect the power cord and all cables y y When holding the TV the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches y y Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly Make sure not to hold the transparent part y y When transporting the TV do not expose the TV to jolts or excessive vibration y y When transporting the TV keep the TV upright never turn the TV on its sid...

Page 9: ...cause it to fall off its stand resulting in damage or injury y y Do not carry the TV upside down by holding the stand body as this may cause it to fall off resulting in damage or injury y y The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product ...

Page 10: ...N y y When attaching the stand to the TV set place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches 2 Turn the screw to the right into the back of the stand body and close the Stand Screw Cover Stand Screw Cover NOTE y y If you don t fasten the screw tightly TV will fall down and get damaged y y Tighten the screws firmly to prevent the TV from tiltin...

Page 11: ... Detaching the Stand 1 Turn the screw to the left and then pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body 3 Fix the Stand Base to the Stand Body and turn the screws on the Stand Base to the right Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base ...

Page 12: ... the Stand Body from the TV Stand Body Stand Hinge CAUTION y y When detaching the stand to the TV set place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches CAUTION y y To remove the stand screw cover use a screwdriver coin or similar object y y Removing the cover by hand may cause injury Stand Screw Cover ...

Page 13: ... y y Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat as this may result in fire or other damage y y Disconnect the power cord first and then move or install the TV Otherwise electric shock may occur Adjusting the angle of the TV to suit view Tilt from 5 to 20 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view Front Rear 5 20 WARNING y y When you adjust the angle do not hold the butt...

Page 14: ...ch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the TV y y Be careful not to press the screen with your fingers or palm Tidying cables 1 Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable holder 2 Place the cable on the hook located on the stand base Cable Holder ...

Page 15: ...o 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 If you use screw longer than standard the TV might be damaged internally 2 If you use improper screw the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position In this case LG Electronics is not responsible ...

Page 16: ...t Pad Back Cover Max 8mm NOTE 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 accessories from your local dealer y y The length of screws may differ depending on the wall mount Be sure to use the proper length y y For more informat...

Page 17: ... seconds when the setting menu screen appears the setting menus will disappear 4 Follow the on screen instructions to customize your TV according to your preferences Language Selects a language for the display Country Selects a country to display Mode Setting Selects Home Use for the home environment Power Indicator Selects the Standby Light If you select On the TV turns on the Standby Light in th...

Page 18: ... mode the previously customized settings will switch to the default settings of Store Demo mode in 5 minutes 5 When the basic settings are complete press OK NOTE y y If you do not complete the Factory Reset it will appear whenever you access the TV 6 To turn the TV off press the power button on the remote control or joystick button for a few second The Standby Light is turned on CAUTION y y Discon...

Page 19: ...ogramme you are currently watching 3 Displays the broadcasting type icon e g HD Dolby Digital etc 4 Displays the current date and time 5 Displays the current programme schedule or the entire programme list 6 Displays the information of programme you are currently watching 7 Displays the running time of the programme Displays the progress including start and end times of the programme 8 Displays th...

Page 20: ...V ඖGaG ඔGaG oktpX oktpX Sub Off TV Move OK Back Component HDMI2 DisplayPort While watching PIP press the PIP SETTINGS button on the remote control to display the Sub Menu 1 TV PC 4 5 6 7 8 9 LIST SUBTITLE TEXT SETTINGS Q MENU EXIT AD INFO T OPT Q VIEW P 0 FAV GUIDE MUTE 2 3 INPUT TV RAD REC PIP SETTINGS PIP ⶸ ⶼ ⶺ ⶾ 57 Move OK Back PIP Sub Size Position Audio Ratio Transparency East control Functio...

Page 21: ...anced Position Sets the position of the PIP Sub window Bottom Right Bottiom Left Top Left Top Right This function is disabled when the size is set to Balanced Audio Selects the audio input Only the items that are available under the current combination are enabled PIP Main PIP Sub Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of PIP Sub This function is enabled when Size is set to Balanced Transparency Sets the opa...

Page 22: ...ces to the TV regardless of the order of the TV port 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 Outdoor Antenna y y VHF Antenna y y UHF Antenna Wall Antenna Socket Not Provided NOTE y y Use a signa...

Page 23: ...ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS 23 Satellite connection Connect the TV to a satellite dish to a satellite socket with a satellite RF cable 75 Ω 13 18 V 700mA Max LNB IN Satellite Not Provided ...

Page 24: ...I 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 HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 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 Using a non standard HDMI cable may cause a problem with some of the functions...

Page 25: ...tion To display images by using progressive scan make sure to use a component cable NOTE y y If cables are installed incorrectly image is displayed as black and white or abnormal colour y y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding colour connection y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select component DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box HD STB Gaming device COMPONENT IN Y P...

Page 26: ...onnect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown on the following illustration NOTE y y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding colour connection y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select AV2 DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box HD STB Gaming device COMPONENT IN Y P VIDEO Not Provided ...

Page 27: ...ce and the TV with the Euro Scart cable as shown on the following illustration Output Type Current input mode AV1 TV Out1 Digital TV Digital TV Analogue TV Analogue TV Component AV HDMI Analogue TV 1 TV Out Outputs Analogue TV or Digital TV signals NOTE y y Any Euro cable used must be shielded for signal quality DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box Not Provided ...

Page 28: ... to an external device Connect the TV with the headphone as shown on the following illustration NOTE 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 Not Provided Headphone ...

Page 29: ...MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the TV and select input as USB to use various multimedia files NOTE y y It may not work when USB 3 0 devices are connected 1 The USB port provides 0 5 A electric current If you need more electric current in the case of an HDD use a separate power adaptor Not Provided Not Provided USB HDD1 ...

Page 30: ...ck if the CI module is inserted into the PCMCIA CARD SLOT in the right direction If the module is not inserted properly this can cause damage to the TV and the PCMCIA CARD SLOT y y If the TV does not display any video and audio when CI CAM is connected please contact to the Antenna Cable Satellite Service Operator PCMCIA CARD SLOT PCMCIA CARD SLOT Not Provided ...

Page 31: ...sted For most home networks the TV will connect to automatically without any adjustments For detail information contact your internet provider or router manual CAUTION y y Do not connect a modular phone cable to the LAN port y y Since there are various connection methods please follow the specifications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider NOTE y y UK LAN port is availabl...

Page 32: ... the TV on when the set is cold the screen may flicker This is normal y y Some red green or blue spots may appear on the screen This is normal 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 When con...

Page 33: ...trol to select either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 y y Using a DVI to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues y y If the PC is connected through a HDMI the device may cause 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 y y Using a non standard HDMI cable may cause a problem with some of the functions It is...

Page 34: ...our 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 If you use a DP to HDMI cable you can watch your media on a PC or other device...

Page 35: ... be enabled TV PC Selects TV or PC mode INPUT Changes the input source Number buttons Enters numbers LIST Accesses the saved programme list Q VIEW Returns to the previously viewed programme Adjusts the volume level FAV Accesses your favourite programme list GUIDE Shows programme guide MUTE Mutes all sounds P Scrolls through the saved programmes PAGE Moves to the previous or next screen Teletext bu...

Page 36: ...re the same INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Insert the the Software CD included in the product package into your PC s CD driver and install the LG Monitor Software 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation 4 Check I accept the terms of the agreement on the License Agreement screen and then click the Next button 5 Select the programme that you want to install NOTE y y Windows 7 must...

Page 37: ...e This program is not supported in Clone Mode Extended Mode is not supported when using a single display NOTE 1 If you run Screen Split the Screen Split icon appears in the system tray at the right bottom of the PC screen 2 Right click the Screen Split icon and select a layout you want 6 The LG Monitor Software starts the installation as shown below 7 The program you selected on the FUNCTION page ...

Page 38: ... 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 menu press BACK PICTURE Adjusts the image size quality or effect AUDIO Adjusts the sound quality effect or volume level SETUP Sets up and edit programmes TIME Sets the time date or Timer feature LOCK Locks or unlocks channels and p...

Page 39: ...Colour Temp First select a Picture Mode of your choice Depending on the input signal or other picture settings the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ Backlight Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the LCD panel Contrast Adjusts the Colour contrast and brightness of the screen Brightness Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen Colour Adjusts the Colour de...

Page 40: ...e Reset Resets picture settings that the user customizes Each picture mode is reset Select the desired picture mode to reset To adjust Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio SETTINGS PICTURE Aspect Ratio 16 9 Resizes the image ratio to fit 16 9 screen 21 9 Resizes the image ratio to fit 21 9 screen Just Scan Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the...

Page 41: ... for a superior listening experience To adjust User Setting function SETTINGS AUDIO Sound Effect User Setting Adjusts the volume to a level of your choice using the User EQ Reset Resets voice options that the user has changed To adjust audio balance SETTINGS AUDIO Sound Effect Balance Adjusts left right audio balance Initializing the Sound Effect function SETTINGS AUDIO Sound Effect Reset Initiali...

Page 42: ...Audio Format found In Italy Latvia Lithuania only the search order is HE AAC Dolby Digital MPEG Dolby Digital If the selected Audio Format is not supported another Audio Format may be used for output To set AV Sync SETTINGS AUDIO AV Sync Adjust Synchronizes video and audio directly when they do not match To use Sound Optimizer function SETTINGS AUDIO Sound Optimizer Optimized sound for custom TV i...

Page 43: ...a user defined symbol rate Symbol rate Speed at which a device such as modem sends symbols to a programme Modulation Enter a user defined modulation Modulation Loading of audio or video signals onto carrier Network ID Unique identifier allocated for each user Start Frequency Enter a user defined start frequency range End Frequency Enter a user defined end frequency range Cable DTV Setting SETTINGS...

Page 44: ... contact your dealer When the TV is turned on after inserting a CI Module you may not have any sound output The Smart Card may not be compatible with the CI module When using a CAM Conditional Access Module please make sure it meets fully the requirements of either DVB CI or CI plus An abnormal process of CAM Conditional Access Module may cause a bad picture Depending on model If the TV does not d...

Page 45: ... the TV will automatically switch to standby mode This function does not work on Store Demo mode or while software update TIME Digital Teletext Press the TEXT button In UK Ireland only The TV gives you access to digital teletext which gives much better text graphics etc than older analogue teletext This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broad...

Page 46: ...udio is muted To watch a locked programme enter the password Parental Guidance This function operates according to information from the broadcaster Therefore if the signal has incorrect information this function does not operate Prevents children from watching certain adult TV programmes according to the ratings limit set Enter a password to watch a blocked programme Ratings differ by country To u...

Page 47: ...ion isn t fixed some DTV functions may not work depending on digital broadcasting circumstances If the country setting is set to European terrestrial digital standard broadcasting programmes are available but some DTV functions may not work properly SETTINGS OPTION Disability Assistance Audio commentary or subtitles are provided for those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired Hard of Hearin...

Page 48: ...al or an internet connection Depending on model y y Changing the programme while downloading the software via a digital broadcast signal interrupts the download process Returning to the initial programme allows downloading to resume y y If software is not updated certain functions may not work properly y y For Finland Sweden Denmark Norway models If the software update is performed via the broadca...

Page 49: ...s it is recommended that you use devices with a rated voltage of less than 5 V and a rated current of less than 500 mA y y It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB HDDs of 1 TB or less y y If a USB HDD with power saving function does not work properly turn the power off and on For more information refer to the user manual of the USB HDD y y Data in the USB storage ...

Page 50: ... mts m2ts Video H 264 AVC MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 1 Layer I II MPEG 1 Layer III MP3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus AAC vob Video MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital MPEG 1 Layer I II DVD LPCM mpg mpeg mpe Video MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 1 Layer I II DTS Depending on model Available music file mp3 Bit rate 32 Kbps 320 Kbps Sample freq 16 kHz 48 kHz Support MPEG1 MPEG2 Layer2 Layer3 AAC Bit rate Free Format Sampl...

Page 51: ... display than JPEG y y The 3D function may differ depending on the model Items to note when playing videos y y Some subtitles created by users may not work properly y y The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder For subtitles to display correctly the video and subtitle files must have the same name y y We do not support any stream that contains GMC Global Motion Compensation ...

Page 52: ...lts malfunctions and errors caused by an Internet connection y y A network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider y y A DSL modem is required for a DSL service a cable modem is required for a cable service Only a limited number of Internet connections may be available and TV network setting may not be available depending on your contract with your Internet Serv...

Page 53: ... when there is strong electronic interference Turn off other electronic devices such as mobile phones power tools and other small electrical appliances The screen display freezes or does not work properly during a digital broadcast This may occur in case of a weak signal or unstable reception Adjust the antenna orientation and cable connections If the signal strength or quality is low on Manual Tu...

Page 54: ...ice and cable is version 2 0 or higher Use only regular music mp3 files PC connection problem Only for models supporting PC connection The screen display does not come on after connecting to the computer Make sure that the computer and the TV are securely connected Check whether the resolution is correctly set for PC input To use the TV as a secondary monitor check if the connected desktop or lapt...

Page 55: ...ion is described below Menu Description Easy control Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume level Input Changes the input source Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio Function Adjusts SES picture mode and MaxxAudio PIP Displays the screens of two input modes on one TV Screen Picture Adjusts the sharpness black level and response time of the screen ...

Page 56: ...ubtitles at 1080 p 1 1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original NOTE y y The display may look the same for Wide Original and 1 1 options at the recommended resolution 2560 x 1080 y y The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal V GaG V ඖGaG ඔGaG XGaGX Move OK Back Wide Ratio Original Cinema1 Cinema2 Ratio Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons...

Page 57: ...g On Enables the SES function which allows you to save energy according to the SES efficiency level Off Disables the SES function Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element The Colour mode of the main menu can be adjusted Reader 1 Adjusts the screen to improve the visual effects to read the news if you want to make the screen brighter you can adjust it on OSD menu Reader 2 Adjusts ...

Page 58: ...INGS 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 menu press BACK HDMI1 y y On page 20 for the setting of that option PIP function section for more information ...

Page 59: ...ure Description Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen Black Level Sets the offset level for HDMI only Offset as a reference for a video signal this is the darkest Colour the TV 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 ...

Page 60: ...ge is displayed and vice versa Color Temp Selects the factory default picture Colour Custom You can customize the picture Colour Warm Sets the screen Colour to a reddish tone Medium Sets the screen Colour between a red and blue tone Cool Sets the screen Colour to a bluish tone Red Green Blue You can customize the picture Colour using Red Green and Blue Colours Six Color Meets the user requirements...

Page 61: ...tings Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language Standby Light Turns the power indicator on the front side of the TV on off On The Standby Light is automatically turned on Off The Standby Light is turned off Automatic Standby Off The Automatic Standby mode is turned off 4H 6H 8H Sets the time frame of the Automatic Standby mode Key Lock Prevents incorrect key input On Key in...

Page 62: ...croll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press BACK Reset Easy control Do you want to reset your settings Reset Function Cancel PIP Screen Settings Reset Move Ok Back Each option is described below Menu Reset Description Do you want to reset your settings Reset Resets to the default settings Cancel Cancel the reset...

Page 63: ... clean and dry cloth CAUTION y y Do not push rub or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object as this may result in scratches on the screen and image distortions y y Do not use any chemicals such as waxes benzene alcohol thinners insecticides air fresheners lubricants as these may damage the screen s finish and cause discolourations Cabinet and stand To remove dust wipe the cabinet wi...

Page 64: ...and become a permanent disfigurement on the screen 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 ...

Page 65: ... recommended resolution There are still images sticking after power off y y Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen resulting in the retention of the image y y Use a screen saver to protect the screen when using the product for a prolonged period of time The display is discoloured 16 Colour y y Set the Colour to 24 bit true Colour or higher In Windows go to Con...

Page 66: ...epresented by kHz y y Check if the video card s resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the Product and set to the recommended optimal resolution in Control Panel Display Settings y y Failing to set the video card to the recommended optimal resolution may result in blurred text a dimmed screen a truncated display area or misalignment of the display y y The configuration procedure ma...

Page 67: ...1080 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 90 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz Synchronization Type Digital Input Connector TV Component AV1 SCART AV2 CVBS HDMI 2 USB DP PCMCIA LAN Only UK Power Rated Voltage 19 V 3 2 A Power Consumption On Mode 45 W typ Off Mode 0 5 W AC DC Adapter Manufacturer LIEN CHANG Model LCAP39 Manufacturer APD Model DA 65G19 Tilt Tilt Range 5 to 20 Dimensions Width x ...

Page 68: ...15 750 59 940 60 000 720 x 576 15 625 50 000 720 x 480 31 470 31 500 59 940 60 000 720 x 576 31 250 50 000 1280 x 720 44 960 45 000 37 500 59 940 60 000 50 000 1920 x 1080 33 720 33 750 28 125 56 250 67 432 67 500 59 940 60 000 50 000 50 000 59 940 60 000 Component port connecting information Component ports on the TV Y PB PR Video output ports on DVD player Y PB PR Y B Y R Y Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr NOTE ...

Page 69: ...ns before using the product Keep the Owner s Manual CD in an accessible place for future reference The model and serial number of the TV is located on the back and one side of the TV Record it below should you ever need service MODEL SERIAL ...