LG 42LM3700, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...www lg com Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference P NO MFL67468166 1209 REV00 OWNER S MANUAL LED LCD TV 32LM3400 42LM3400 42LM3700 ...

Page 2: ...CT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE y y Do not use this apparatus near water y y Clean only with a dry cloth y y Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions y y Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat y y Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundi...

Page 3: ...isture material is harmful if swallowed If swallowed by mistake force the patient to vomit and visit the nearest hospital Additionally vinyl packing can cause suffocation Keep it out of the reach of children y y CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Can differ by country It is recommended that appliances be placed upon a dedicated circuit that is a single outlet circuit which powers only that applianc...

Page 4: ... not disconnected from the AC power source even if the unit is turned off y y Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics Unauthorized modification could void the user s authority to operate this product y y ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding Can differ by country If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor anten...

Page 5: ...ot drop anything onto the screen y y Dot Defect The Plasma or LCD panel is a high technology product with resolution of two million to six million pixels In a very few cases you could see fine dots on the screen while you re viewing the TV Those dots are deactivated pixels and do not affect the performance and reliability of the TV y y Generated Sound Cracking noise A cracking noise that occurs wh...

Page 6: ...ge 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 1 or more hours for the Plasma TV to prevent image burn For USA and Canada NOTE TO CABLE TV INSTALLER This reminde...

Page 7: ...m stereo blindness or stereo anomaly Double images or discomfort in viewing may be experienced y y If you have strabismus cross eyed amblyopia weak eyesight or astigmatism you may have trouble sensing depth and easily feel fatigue due to double images It is advised to take frequent breaks than the average adult y y If your eyesight varies between your right and left eye revise your eyesight prior ...

Page 8: ...y will perceive more stereoscopic depth compared to adults for the same 3D image y y Teenagers Teenagers under the age of 19 may be stimulated to light coming from 3D videos Advise them not to watch 3D videos for a long time when they are tired y y Elderly The elderly may perceive less of a 3D effect than the youth Do not sit closer to the TV than the recommended distance Cautions when using the 3...

Page 9: ...he 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 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 7...

Page 10: ...Component Connection 24 Composite Connection 25 Connecting to a PC 25 HDMI Connection 26 Connecting to an Audio System 26 Digital Optical Audio Connection 27 Connecting to a Sound Bar 27 Digital Optical Audio Connection 28 Connecting to a USB 29 REMOTE CONTROL 33 WATCHING TV 33 Turning the TV on for the first time 34 USING THE USER GUIDE 35 SPECIFICATIONS 37 MAINTENANCE 37 Cleaning Your TV 37 Scre...

Page 11: ...ake sure all the accessories are included 2 Attach the stand to the TV set 3 Connect an external device to the TV set 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 y y Do not use any unapprove...

Page 12: ...Q MENU INFO MENU CH VOL P A G E FAV 3D MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 MARK LIST FLASHBK ENERGY SAVING TV AV MODE INPUT Remote control Batteries AAA See p 29 Remote control Batteries AAA See p 31 Owner s manual Stand Body See p 16 Stand Base See p 16 Stand Screws 8 EA M4 x 20 See p 16 Protection cover See p 17 Desk mount Screw See p 18 Power Cord For 42LM3700 Cinema 3D Glasses The number of 3D glasses ma...

Page 13: ... can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification Contact your dealer for buying these items These devices only work with certain models AG F3 Cinema 3D Glasses The model name or design may be changed manufacturer s circumstances or policies ...

Page 14: ...elects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input Adjusts the volume level v Scrolls through the saved channels 1 Intelligent sensor Adjusts the image quality and brightness based on the surrounding environment 2 All of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated through simple touch with your finger OK SETTINGS INPUT Screen Speakers Touch buttons2 Power indicator Remote control and ...

Page 15: ...fore moving or lifting the TV disconnect the power cord and all cables y y When holding the TV the screen should face away from you to avoid damage y y Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly Make sure not to hold the transparent part speaker or speaker grill area y y When transporting a large TV there should be at least 2 people y y When transporting the TV by hand hold the TV as shown in ...

Page 16: ...20 Stand Body Stand Base Front 3 M4 x 20 4 EA 2 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 CAUTION y y Make sure that the screws are fastened completely If they are not fastened securely enough the TV may tilt forward after being installed y y Do not fasten the screws with too much force otherwis...

Page 17: ... down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches CAUTION 1 To detach the stand Depending on model y y This will protect the opening from accumulating dust and dirt y y When installing the wall mounting bracket use the Protection cover NOTE 2 3 Protection cover 4 EA M4 x 20 ...

Page 18: ...ght and adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view 20 20 y y When adjusting the angle of the TV watch out for your fingers Personal injury may occur if hands or fingers are pinched If the product is tilted too much it may fall causing damage or injury CAUTION Securing the TV to a table Fix the TV to a table to prevent from tilting forward damage and potential injury Mount the TV on a table and t...

Page 19: ...n the rear of the TV 3 Connect the eye bolts and wall brackets tightly with a sturdy rope Make sure to keep the rope horizontal with the flat surface y y Make sure that children do not climb on or hang on the TV CAUTION y y Use a platform or cabinet that is strong and large enough to support the TV securely y y Brackets bolts and ropes are optional You can obtain additional accessories from your l...

Page 20: ...20BX y y Disconnect the power first and then move or install the TV Otherwise electric shock may occur y y If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted wall it may fall and result in severe injury Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel y y Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the TV and void your warranty y y Use the screws and wa...

Page 21: ...refer to the manual provided with the connected device y y The external device connection may differ from the model y y Connect external devices to the TV regardless of the order of the TV port NOTE Connecting to an antenna or cable Connect an antenna cable or cable box to watch TV while referring to the following The illustrations may differ from the actual items and a RF cable is optional ANTENN...

Page 22: ...V with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration y y Use the latest High Speed HDMI Cable with CEC Customer Electronics Control function y y High Speed HDMI Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher NOTE DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box HD STB 2 1 IN Choose any HDMI input port to connect It does not matter which port you use HDMI Not Provided y y DTV Audio Supported Codec ...

Page 23: ...d Component Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV Connect the external device and the TV with the component cable as shown in the following illustration 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 the cable are matched with the corresponding color connec...

Page 24: ...nal device and the TV with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration y y If you have a mono VCR connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L MONO jack of the TV NOTE VIDEO MONO AUDIO L R VIDEO Y PB PR R L VIDEO AUDIO L MONOAUDIO COMPONENT IN AV IN R YELLOW WHITE WHITE YELLOW RED RED Not Provided VCR DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box ...

Page 25: ...ness If noise is present change the PC output to another resolution change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the PICTURE menu until the picture is clear y y The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate y y Depending on the graphics card some resolution settings may not allow the image to be positioned on the screen prope...

Page 26: ...tional external audio device instead of the built in speaker set the TV speaker feature to off NOTE Digital Optical Audio Connection Transmits a digital audio signal from the TV to an external device Connect the external device and the TV with the optical audio cable as shown in the following illustration OPTICAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIOOUT Not Provided Digital Audio System ...

Page 27: ...use a Sound Bar instead of the built in speaker set the TV speaker to off in the user menu NOTE Digital Optical Audio Connection Transmits a digital audio signal from the TV to a Sound Bar Connect the Sound Bar and the TV with an optical audio cable as shown in the following illustration OPTICAL IN TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIOOUT Sound Bar ...

Page 28: ...ENGLISH 28 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a USB Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory external hard drive or a USB memory card reader to the TV USB IN USB ...

Page 29: ...ol CAUTION Make sure to point the remote control toward at the remote control sensor on the TV CH VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 P A G E TV RATIO INPUT FAV MUTE LIST ENERGY SAVING FLASHBK EXIT OK 3D OPTION Q MENU SETTINGS AV MODE INFO Number button Enters numbers LIST Accesses the saved channel list Dash Inserts a dash between numbers such as 2 1 and 2 2 FLASHBK Alternates between the two last channels s...

Page 30: ...sses the main menu INFO Views the information of the current program and screen Q MENU Accesses the quick menu 3D OPTION Used for viewing 3D video Navigation buttons up down left right Scrolls through menus or options OK ꔉ Selects menus or options and confirms your input ꕣ BACK Returns to the previous level AV MODE Selects an AV mode EXIT ꕯ Clears all on screen displays and returns to TV viewing C...

Page 31: ...to reduce energy consumption Number button Enters numbers LIST Accesses the saved channel list Dash Inserts a dash between numbers such as 2 1 and 2 2 FLASHBK Alternates between the two last channels selected pressing repeatedly VOL Adjusts the volume level FAV Accesses your favorite channel list Selects a menu or option Used for viewing 3D video MUTE Mutes all sounds CH Scrolls through the saved ...

Page 32: ...nus or options and confirms your input ꕣ BACK Returns to the previous level AV MODE Selects an AV mode EXIT ꕯ Clears all on screen displays and returns to TV viewing Color buttons These access special functions in some menus Control buttons Controls the SIMPLINK compatible devices USB SIMPLINK Accesses the AV devices connected to the TV Opens the SIMPLINK menu VOL Adjusts speaker volume AV SYNC Sy...

Page 33: ...a language to display Mode Setting Select Home Use for the home environment Power Indicator Sets the Standby light Time Zone Selects the time zone and daylight saving Auto Tuning Scans and saves available channels automatically y y To display images in the best quality for your home environment select Home Use y y Store Demo is suitable for the retail environment y y If you select Store Demo any c...

Page 34: ... want You can use ꕌ ꕍ to move between pages 3 Allows to browse the description of the function you want from the index 1 2 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 Menu Language Selects a language for the display text Audio Language In Digital Mode Only Select the desired language when ...

Page 35: ...0 mm 31 2 x 22 2 x 8 1 inch 1018 0 x 696 0 x 261 0 mm 40 0 x 27 4 x 10 2 inch Without stand 795 0 x 504 0 x 73 5 mm 31 2 x 19 8 x 2 8 inch 1018 0 x 629 0 x 76 5 mm 40 0 x 24 7 x 3 0 inch Weight With stand 9 1 kg 20 0 lbs 14 7 kg 32 4 lbs Without stand 8 1 kg 17 8 lbs 13 1 kg 28 8 lbs Current Value Power consumption 1 0 A 70 W 1 2 A 120 W Power requirement AC100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC100 240 V 50 60 Hz ...

Page 36: ...400 31 469 70 08 640 x 480 31 469 59 94 800 x 600 37 879 60 31 1024 x 768 48 363 60 00 1360 x 768 47 712 60 015 1152 x 864 54 348 60 053 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 02 1920 x 1080 67 50 60 00 For 42LM3400 42LM3700 HDMI DTV supported mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency KHz Vertical Frequency Hz 720 x 480p 31 47 31 50 59 94 60 00 1280 x 720p 44 96 45 00 59 94 60 00 1920 x 1080i 33 72 33 75 59 94 60 00 19...

Page 37: ...insecticides air fresheners lubricants as these may damage the screen s finish and cause discoloration y y Do not spray liquid onto the surface If water enters the TV it may result in fire electric shock or malfunction CAUTION Power cord Remove the accumulated dust or dirt on the power cord regularly TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Cannot control the TV with the remote control y y Check the remot...

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Page 39: ...n t allow place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers y y Remember that children can become excited while watching a program especially on a larger than life flat panel display Care should be taken to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down y y Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connec...

Page 40: ...nts visit www lg com or call 1 800 243 0000 USA Consumer User 1 888 865 3026 USA Commercial User 1 888 542 2623 CANADA Register your product Online www lg com This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default Home Use setting Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to quality for ENERGY STAR ...