LG 22MN42A-PM Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LCD TV

Please read this manual carefully before operating the your set and retain it for future reference.

LCD TV MODEL

22MN42A 24MN42A

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

4 Unpacking

5 Parts and buttons

6 Lifting and moving the Monitor set

6 Setting up the Monitor set

6 - Attaching the Stand Base

6 - Detaching the Stand Base and Body

7 - Mounting on a table

8 - Mounting on a wall

10 REMOTE CONTROL

12 USING THE MONITOR SET

12 Connecting to a PC

12 - RGB connection

13 Adjusting the screen

13 - Selecting an image mode

13 - Customizing image options

14 - Customizing PC display options

14 Adjusting the sound

14 - Selecting an sound mode

15 - Customizing sound options

16 WATCHING TV

16 Connecting an antenna or cable

16 - Connecting an antenna or basic cable

16 - Connecting with a cable box

17 Accessing the Monitor set for the first

18 Watching TV

18 Managing channels

18 - Automatically setting up channels

18 - Manually setting up channels

19 - Editing your Channel list

19 - Favorite channel setup

20 Using additional options

20 - Adjusting aspect ratio

20 - Using the input list

21 - On-screen menu language

21 - Locking the buttons on the Monitor set

22 ENTERTAINMENT

22 Using integrated media features

22 - Connecting USB storage devices

23 - Browsing files

24 - Viewing Photos

25 - Listening to Music

27 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

27 Accessing main menus

28 Customizing settings

28 - CHANNEL settings

29 - PICTURE settings

31 - AUDIO settings

32 - TIME settings

33 - OPTION settings

34 - USB settings

35 MAKING CONNECTIONS

35 Connection overview

37 Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera,

HD receiver, DVD or VCR player, Gaming

device

37 - HDMI connection

37 - Composite connection

37 Connecting to a USB

time

38 MAINTENANCE

38 Screen and frame

38 Cabinet and stand

38 Power cord

39 TROUBLESHOOTING

39 General

40 PC mode

42 SPECIFICATIONS

45 LICENSES

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

DC-IN

HDMI

RGB IN (PC)

ANTENNA CABLE IN

AV IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

US B5 V

0. 5 A

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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 accessories.

Remote control and Batteries

Power Cord AC-DC Adapter

(Depending on the country)

AC-DC Adapter

(Depending on the country)

(See p.7) (See p.7) (See p.7)

Stand Base CD(Owner's Manual) / CardD-SUB Cable

CAUTION

Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span.

Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.

Parts and buttons

DC-IN

HDMI

RGB IN (PC)

ANTENNA CABLE IN

AV IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

US B5 V

0. 5 A

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Connection panel (See p.35)

button Description

MODE " "

Selects the mode.(Channel ☞ Volume ☞ Input)

Channel Scrolls through the saved Channel.

Volume Adjust the Volume level.

Input Changes the Input source.

Adjusts the mode button level.

NOTE

You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting

Local keys work on

Power, Channel, Volume

and

Input

OPTION

only.

Standby Light

» Lighting On: Turned off » Lighting Off: Turned on

in the main menus.

(Power Button)

Remote Control Sensor

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Lifting and moving the

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Monitor set

When moving or lifting the Monitor set, read the following to prevent the Monitor set from being scratched or damaged and for save transportation regardless of its type and size.

CAUTION

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.

It is recommended to move the Monitor

set in the box or packing material that the Monitor set originally came in. Before moving or lifting the Monitor set,

disconnect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the Monitor

set frame firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

Setting up the Monitor set

Attaching the Stand Base

Place the Monitor set with the screen side

down on a flat and cushioned surface.

CAUTION

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.

Insert the Stand Base into the product.

When holding the Monitor set, the screen

should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches.

When transporting the Monitor set, do not

expose the Monitor set to jolts or excessive vibration. When transporting the Monitor set, keep the

Monitor set upright, never turn the Monitor set on its side, or tilt towards the left or right.

Detaching the Stand Base and Body

Place the Monitor set with the screen side

down on a flat and cushioned surface.

Lift up the latch at the bottom of the Stand

Base and detach the Stand Base from the Monitor set.

CAUTION

Do not carry the monitor upside-down

as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury.

The illustration shows a general example

of installation and may look different from the actual product.

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Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord

to a wall outlet.

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Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright

position on a table.

Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

10 cm

CAUTION

Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat, as this may result in fire or other damage.

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WARNING

It's a head fixed model

and prohibited from adjusting the angle. If you try to adjust the

angle forcibly, It can be damaged.

Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit

http://www.kensington.com

Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

10 cm

Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table.

NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores.

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set. When you install the Monitor set using the wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.

Please, Use the screw and wall mount

interface in accordance with VESA Standards.

If you use screw longer than standard, the TV

might be damaged internally.

If you use improper screw, the product might

be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.

VESA compatible only with respect to screw

mounting interface dimensions and mounting screw specifications.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Please use VESA standard as below.

784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm

* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x Length 10 mm

787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

Model

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4 Wall mount bracket

(optional)

VESA (A x B)

22MN42A

RW120

24MN42A

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set 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. Do not over tighten the screws as this may

cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. 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.

NOTE

Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit includes an installation

manual and necessary parts. The wall mount bracket is optional. You

can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer. The length of screws may differ depending

on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length. For more information, refer to the

instructions supplied with the wall mount.

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REMOTE CONTROL

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REMOTE CONTROL

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the Monitor set correctly. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching

To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.

Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the Monitor set.

and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.

CAUTION

Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the remote control.

(POWER)

Turns the Monitor set on or

off.

TV/PC

POWER

INPUT

TV/PC

Selects TV or PC mode.

MTS FCR

MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION

MTS

Press repeatedly to select Mono, Stereo, SAP sound

tone. But Stereo, SAP mode

are available only if included

1 2 3

on the broadcast signal.

FCR

4 5 6

Favorite channel button.

7 8 9

POWER

TV/PC

INPUT

MUTE PSM

SSM I/II

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

LIST Q.VIEW

VOL VOL

MENU EXIT

ARC/MARK

TEXT

HOLD

SIZE MIX TIME

REVEAL

INDEX

MODE

UPDATE

USB VOL -USB VOL +

INPUT (See p.20)

Selects the input mode.

CAPTION

On <-> Off

USB Menu control buttons

USB menu(Music List).

MEMORY/ERASE

User can do manual channel selection and store or erase individual channels.

Number buttons

Enters numbers.

Switches the sound on or

MUTE

off.

MUTE REVIEW

REVIEW

Turn to the last channel viewed.

INPUT

POWER

TV/PC

MTS FCR

MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

NAVIGATION BUTTONS

Q MENU

XIT

VOL

S MIX

TIME

TEXT

REVEAL

INDEX

UPDATE

Scrolls through menus or

options.

MUTE REVIEW

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

TV/PC

MUTE PSM

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

LIST Q.VIEW

VOL VOL

MENU EXIT

HOLD

SIZE MIX TIME

HOL

IZE

REVEAL

INDEX

SSM I/II

ARC/MARK

MODE

MOD

USB VOL -USB VOL +

B VOL USB VOL

INPUT

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TEXT

UPDATE

Adjusts the volume level.

Clears all on-screen displays

and returns to Monitor set

viewing from any menu.

Accesses the main menus

or saves your input and exit

Press repeatedly to select

Standard, Vivid or Cinema

USB VOL(Only USB Mode)

MENU (See p.27)

Auto Picture Control.

Adjusts the USB volume

VOL

EXIT

menus.

APC

mode.

level.

VOL VOL

ENTER

MENU EXIT SLEEP

APC DASP

USB VOL -USB VOL +

ARC/MARK

CHANNEL

Selects a channel.

ENTER

Selects menus or options and confirms your input.

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

ARC(See p.20)

Selects your desired picture format.

MARK

Check and un-check files in the USB menu.

DASP

Digital Auto Sound Processing. Use this button to select the sound tone. Press repeatedly to select Stantard, Music or Cinema.

NOTE

If you lose Remote Control then you need to purchase replacement unit as only the POWER/

CHANNEL/VOLUME and INPUT keys operate on Front TV Panel.

USING THE MONITOR SET

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USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

Your Monitor set supports the Plug & Play* feature.

* Plug & Play: Plug and play is a computer feature that allows the new device, normally a peripheral, without requiring reconfiguration or manual installation of device drivers.

RGB connection

Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the D-sub 15 pin cable as shown the following illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable as shown the following illustrations.

CAUTION

Connect the signal input cable

and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with

your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the

screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

NOTE

If you do not use an optional external

speaker, connect the PC to the Monitor set with the optional audio cable. The Audio cable is optional. You can

obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores. If you turn the Monitor set on when the set

becomes cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal. Some red, green, or blue spots may appear

on the screen. This is normal.

(Not Provided)

USING THE MONITOR SET

Adjusting the screen

Selecting an image mode

Display images in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset image modes.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

PICTURE

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Picture Mode

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to an

image mode you want and press

Mode Description

Vivid

Standard Adjusts the image for the normal

Cinema Optimizes the video image for the

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

to access the main menus.

and press

Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness

environment.

cinematic look and enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater.

ENTER

EXIT

ENTER

and

Customizing image options

Customize basic and advanced options of each image mode for the best screen performance.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

PICTURE

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Picture Mode

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to an

image mode you want and press

Select and adjust following options, and then

press

Option Description

Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the

Contrast Increases or decreases the

Brightness Adjusts the base level of the

Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in

Color Adjusts intensity of all

Tint Adjusts the balance between

Advanced Control

Picture Reset

to access the main menus.

and press

ENTER

screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If you decrease the brightness level, the screen becomes darker and the power consumption will be reduced without any video signal loss.

gradient of the video signal. You may use the bright part of the image is saturated.

signal in the image. You may use

Brightness

the image is saturated.

the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image.

and

Green

Customizes the advanced options. See more information about advanced options See p.30.

Restores the options to the default setting.

ENTER

Contrast

when the dark part of

levels.

when

Colors

Red

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When you are finished, press

EXIT

When you return to the previous menu, press

USING THE MONITOR SET

Customizing PC display options

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Customize options of each image mode for the best image quality.

This function works in the following mode:

RGB[PC] mode.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

PICTURE

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Screen

Select and adjust following options, and then

press

Option Description

Resolution Selects a proper

Auto Config.

Position/ Size/Phase

Reset Restores the options to the default

to access the main menus.

and press

ENTER

Sets to adjust the screen

and

Size

displayed image may be unstable for a few seconds while the configuration is in progress.

Adjusts the options when the image is not clear, especially when characters are shaky, after the auto configuration.

setting.

ENTER

Resolution

automatically. The

Phase

Position

Adjusting the sound

Selecting an sound mode

Play the sound in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset sound modes.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

AUDIO

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Mode

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a

sound mode you want and press

Mode Description

Standard Selects when you want standard-

Music Selects when you listen to music.

Cinema Selects when you watch movies.

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

to access the main menus.

and press

ENTER

quality sound.

ENTER

EXIT

Sound

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

EXIT

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