LG 29MA73, 29MA73D, 29MA73V-PZ, 29MA73D-PZ User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LED TV*

* LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LICENSES

4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

5 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

5 Unpacking 8 Parts and buttons 10 Lifting and moving the TV 11 Setting up the TV 11 - Attaching the Stand 13 - Mounting on a table 13 - Tidying cables 15 - Detaching the Stand 16 - Mounting on a wall

18 WATCHING TV

18 Turning the TV on for the first time 20 TV display (5:9 OSD) 20 - Programme Guide 21 PIP function

38 REMOTE CONTROL

40 INSTALLING SCREEN SPLIT

41 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

41 Accessing the Main Menus 41 - TV, Component, AV 46 - DVI, HDMI1, HDMI2/MHL, DisplayPort

53 USING THE USER GUIDE

53 Accessing the On-Screen User Guide

54 MAINTENANCE

54 Cleaning Your TV 54 Screen and frame 54 Cabinet and stand 54 Power cord 55 Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on

your TV screen

23 MAKING CONNECTIONS

23 Connecting an antenna 24 Satellite connection 25 Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player,

VCR or Gaming device 25 - HDMI connection 26 - DVI-D connection 27 - Component connection 28 - Composite Connection 29 - Euro Scart connection 30 Headphone connection 31 Connecting a USB Device 32 Smartphone (MHL) connection 33 Connecting to a wired network 34 Connecting to a PC 35 - HDMI connection 36 - DVI-D connection 37 - Display Port connection

56 TROUBLESHOOTING

56 General

57 SPECIFICATIONS

LICENSES

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

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 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.

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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 Logo for dual-mode source are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included.

Attach the stand to the TV.

Connect an external device to the TV.

NOTE

Image shown may differ from your TV.

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

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

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

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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.

NOTE

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

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

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upgrade of product functions.

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.

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 memory stick does not fit into your TV’s USB port.

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*A 10 mm *B

18 mm

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Remote Control Batteries (AAA)

(See p.38, See p.39)

Stand Base

(See p.11, See p.15)

Cable Tie

CD (Owner's Manual) Cards

Screw 2 ea Stand Screw cover

(See p.11, See p.15) (See p.11, See p.15)

Power Cord

Stand Body

(See p.11, See p.15)

AC-DC Adapter

(See p.13)

DVI-D cable

(See p.26, See p.36)

(See p.13) (See p.13)

Isolator

(Depending on the country)

DisplayPort cable

(Depending on the country)

(See p.37)

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NOTE

Antenna Isolator Installation Guide

- Use this to install TV in a place where there is a voltage difference between TV Set and GND of antenna signal.

»If there is a voltage difference between TV Set and GND of antenna signal, the antenna

contact might be heated and excessive heat might cause an accident.

- You can improve the safety when watching TV by efficiently removing power voltage from TV antenna. It is recommended to mount the isolator to the wall. If it cannot be mounted to the wall, mount it on the TV. Avoid disconnecting the antenna Isolator after installation.

- Before starting, be sure that the TV antenna is connected.

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Wall

1. Connect to TV.

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

Cable / Antenna

Isolator

2. Connect to Set-Top box.

Connect one end of the isolator to cable/antenna jack and the other to TV set or set-top box.

“Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing - and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a ﬁre hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system has therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN 60728-11)”

When applying the RF Isolator, a slight loss of signal sensitivity can occur.

Parts and buttons

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Remote Control Sensor Standby Light

Lighting On :

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When Power is turned off

Lighting Off :

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When Power is turned on

Touch Buttons

NOTE

All of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated through simple touch with your finger. Power and control touch button are located on the bottom.

Touch button 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.

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AV 1

LAN

AV 1

Connection panel (See p.23)

Lifting and moving the TV

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

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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 TV in the

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box or packing material that the TV originally came in. Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect

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the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame

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

When holding the TV, the screen should face

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away from you to prevent the screen from scratches.

When transporting the TV, do not expose the

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TV to jolts or excessive vibration. When transporting the TV, keep the TV

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

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Setting up the TV

Attaching the Stand

Place the screen face down.

CAUTION

To protect the screen from scratches, cover

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the surface with a soft cloth.

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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 Hinge

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Fix two screws into the back of the stand base

and close the screw cover.

Stand Screw

Cover

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Stand Body

Attach the Stand Base from the Stand Body by

turning the screw to the right with a Coin.

Stand Base

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CAUTION

Do not carry the monitor upside-down

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

The illustration shows a general example of

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installation and may look different from the actual product.

Do not carry the monitor upside-down by

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holding the stand body as this may cause it to fall off, resulting in damage or injury. The illustration shows a general example of

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installation and may look different from the actual product.

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Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a

table.

Leave a 10 cm (4 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

10 cm

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Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may

occur.

Tidying cables

Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable tie.

Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord

to a wall outlet.

CAUTION

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

NOTE

Tilt from -5 to +20 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view.

-5 20

Front Rear

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-520

-5 20

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WARNING

When you adjust the angle, do not hold

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the buttom of the TV frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers.

Using the Kensington security system

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

http://www.kensington.com

Connect the Kensington security system cable between the TV and a table.

Be careful not to touch or press the screen

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area when adjusting the angle of the TV.

Be careful not to press the screen with your

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fingers or palm.

NOTE

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

Detaching the Stand

Place the screen face down.

CAUTION

To protect the screen from scratches, cover

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the surface with a soft cloth.

Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out the

Stand Base from the Stand Body.

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Open the screw cover on the back of the stand

body and use a screw driver to remove the two screws.

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Stand Screw

Cover

Mounting on a wall

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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.

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10 cm

Please use VESA standard as below.

784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

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* 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

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* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

VESA (A x B) 100 x 100 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4 Wall mount bracket

(optional)

RW120

10 cm

If you intend to mount the TV 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.

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.

10 cm

VESA (A x B)

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CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

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move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted

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wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and

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contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Do not over tighten the screws as this may

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cause damage to the TV and void your warranty. Use the screws and wall mounts that meet

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the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty.

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NOTE

Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

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standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit includes an installation

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

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

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

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supplied with the wall mount.

WATCHING TV

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WATCHING TV

Turning the TV on for the first time

When you access the TV for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

Press on the TV or power button on the remote control to turn the TV on.

The Standby Light is turned off.

NOTE

When the TV is in Power saving mode, the Standby Light turns amber.

The initial setting screen appears if you access the TV for the first time.

NOTE

If you do not operate the TV within 40 seconds when the setting menu screen appears, the setting menus will disappear.

Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your TV according to your preferences.

Language

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Mode Setting

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Power Indicator

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Country

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Time Zone

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Set Password

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Network Setting

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Auto Tuning

Selects a language for the display.

Selects Home Use for the home environment.

Selects the Standby Light. If you select On, the TV turns on the Standby Light in the front panel when the TV is off.

Selects a country to display.

Selects the time zone and daylight saving. (When Russia is selected for Country)

Set the password. (When France/Italy is selected for Country)

(If there is LAN port) selects Network Setting to display. (Only UK, **MA73V models)

Scans and saves available programmes automatically.

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