LG 29LN300B-PC User Guide

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.

29LN300B

*MFL68399801*

P/NO : MFL68399801 (1405-REV00)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak
performance of your product.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with a dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

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accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING/CAUTION

- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

If you ignore the warning message, you may be
seriously injured or there is a possibility of accident
or death.

CAUTION

If you ignore the caution message, you may be
slightly injured or the product may be damaged.

NOTE

The note helps you understand and use the
product safely. Please read the note carefully
before using the product.

Do not install near any heat sources such

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as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

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or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet (Can differ by
country).

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Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand

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or a sharp object such as a nail, pencil, or pen, or
make a scratch on it.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

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or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by

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the manufacturer.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

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when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not stick metal objects or any other conductive material

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into the power cord. Do not touch the end of the power cord
while it is plugged in.

Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing

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out

of the reach of children. Anti-moisture
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.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

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(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 appliance and
has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner’s
manual to be certain. Do not connect too many
appliances to the same AC power outlet as
this could result in fire or electric shock. Do not
overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked
wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these
conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or
deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with
an exact replacement part by an authorized
service. Protect the power cord from physical
or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted,
kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked
upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall
outlets, and the point where the cord exits the
appliance. Do not move the TV with the power
cord plugged in. Do not use a damaged or loose
power cord. Be sure do grasp the plug when
unplugging the power cord. Do not pull on the
power cord to unplug the TV.

Warning

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- To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain,
moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV
with wet hands. Do not install this product near
flammable objects such as gasoline or candles,
or expose the TV to direct air conditioning.

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Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do

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not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, cups, etc. on or over the apparatus (e.g. on
shelves above the unit).

Grounding

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(Except for devices which are not grounded.)
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to
prevent possible electric shock (i.e. a TV with a
three-prong grounded AC plug must be connected
to a three-prong grounded AC outlet). If grounding
methods are not possible, have a qualified
electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do
not try to ground the unit by connecting it to
telephone wires, lightning rods, or gas pipes.

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Breaker

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall

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outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power
source even if the unit is turned off.
Not attempt to modify this product in any way

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without written authorization from LG Electronics.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s
authority to operate this product.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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(Can differ by country):
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the
precautions below. An outdoor antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come in contact with
such power lines or circuits as death or serious
injury can occur. Be sure the antenna system
is grounded to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
in the U.S.A. provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna grounding according to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground Clamp

Cleaning

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NEC: National Electrical Code

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)

When cleaning, unplug the power cord and wipe
gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do
not spray water or other liquids directly on the TV
as electric shock may occur. Do not clean with
chemicals such as alcohol, thinners, or benzine.

Moving

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Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged,
and all cables have been removed. It may take 2
or more people to carry larger TVs. Do not press or
put stress on the front panel of the TV.

Ventilation

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Install your TV where there is proper ventilation. Do
not install in a confined space such as a bookcase.
Do not cover the product with cloth or other materials
while plugged. Do not install in excessively dusty
places.
If you smell smoke or other odors coming from

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the TV, unplug the power cord and contact an
authorized service center.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.

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Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a

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thunder or lightning storm.
When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure not

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to install the TV by hanging the power and signal
cables on the back of the TV.
Do not allow an impact shock or any objects to fall

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into the product, and do not drop anything onto the
screen.

Disconnecting the Main Power

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The power outlet used with this device must
remain easily accessible.
Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a safe

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location out of the reach of children.

This apparatus use batteries. In your community there

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might be regulations that require you to dispose of these
batteries properly due to environmental considerations.
Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling
information.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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Do not short circuit, disassemble, or allow the batteries to

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overheat.

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Dot Defect

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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.

Generated Sound

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Cracking noise

watching or turning off the TV is generated by plastic
thermal contraction due to temperature and humidity.
This noise is common for products where thermal
deformation is required.

Electrical circuit humming/panel buzzing

noise is generated from a high-speed switching circuit,
which supplies a large amount of current to operate a
product. It varies depending upon the product.
This generated sound does not affect the performance
and reliability of the product.
Take care not to touch the ventilation openings. When

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watching the TV for a long period, the ventilation openings
may become hot. This does not affect the performance
of the product or cause defects in the product.
Do not install this product on a wall if it could be exposed

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to oil or oil mist. This may damage the product and cause
it to fall.
If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small

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flicker when it is turned on. This is normal, there is
nothing wrong with TV. Some minute dot defects may be
visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue
spots. However, they have no adverse effect on the TV’s
performance. Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding
your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so
may produce some temporary distortion effects on the
screen.

A cracking noise that occurs when

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Preventing Image burn or Burn-in on
your TV screen

If a fixed image displays on the TV screen for a

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long period of time, it will be imprinted and become
a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This
is image burn or burn-in and not covered by the
warranty.
If the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4:3 for a

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long period of time, image burn may occur on the
letterboxed area of the screen.
Avoid displaying a fixed image on the TV screen

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a long period of time (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more
hours for the Plasma TV) to prevent image burn.

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LICENSES

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LICENSES

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that
has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for
more information 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 1080p, including premium
content.

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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

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is contained in this
product, please visit
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are
available for download.
LG Electronics 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
[e-mail]. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the
product.

NOTE

•Image shown may differ from your TV.

•Your TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.

•The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using.

•New features may be added to this TV in the future.

•The TV can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The TV should be

turned off if it will not be watched for some time, as this will reduce energy consumption.

•The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the picture is

reduced and this will reduce the overall running cost.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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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.

CAUTION

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

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Any damages or injuries by using unapproved or counterfeit parts or accessories are not covered

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by the warranty.
Some models have a thin film attached on to the screen and this must not be removed.

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NOTE

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

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

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upgrade of product functions.
For an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices should have bezels less than 10 mm thick

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and 18 mm width.
Use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0 if the USB cable or USB flash drive does not fit into

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your TV’s USB port.

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B

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*A 10 mm
*B

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18 mm

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Remote Control
Batteries (AAA)

Power Cord

Owner's Manual

AC-DC Adapter

Stand Base

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Parts and buttons

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Remote Control Sensor

Power Indicator

y Red : When the power is turned off
y Off : When the power is turned on
y Amber : When the power is in power

saving mode

Touch Buttons

Touch buttons Description

Scrolls through the saved channels.

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.

Turns the power on or off.

NOTE

All of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated through simple touch with your finger.