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.

29MA73D

29MA73V

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LICENSES

4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

5 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

38 REMOTE CONTROL

40 INSTALLING SCREEN SPLIT

41 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

5	Unpacking
8	Parts and buttons

10Lifting and moving the TV

11Setting 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

20TV display (5:9 OSD)

20- Programme Guide

21PIP function

41 Accessing the Main Menus

41 - TV, Component, AV

46 - DVI, HDMI1, HDMI2/MHL, DisplayPort

53 USING THE USER GUIDE

53Accessing the On-Screen User Guide

54MAINTENANCE

54Cleaning Your TV

54Screen and frame

54Cabinet and stand

54Power cord

55Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen

23	MAKING CONNECTIONS	56		TROUBLESHOOTING
		56		General
23	Connecting an antenna
24	Satellite connection	57
25	Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player,			SPECIFICATIONS

VCR or Gaming device

25- HDMI connection

26- DVI-D connection

27- Component connection

28- Composite Connection

29- Euro Scart connection

30Headphone connection

31Connecting a USB Device

32Smartphone (MHL) connection

33Connecting to a wired network

34Connecting to a PC

35- HDMI connection

36- DVI-D connection

37- Display Port connection

LICENSES 3

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.

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.

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4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included.

2Attach the stand to the TV.

3Connect an external device to the TV.

NOTE

yyImage shown may differ from your TV.

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

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

yyNew features may be added to this TV in the future.

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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.

NOTE

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

yyProduct specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.

CAUTION

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

yyAny damages or injuries by using unapproved or counterfeit parts or accessories are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

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

yyProduct specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.

yyFor an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices should have bezels less than 10 mm thick 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.

	B	B
		*A	10 mm
A		*B	18 mm
		A

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Remote Control

Batteries (AAA)

(See p.38, See p.39)

Stand Base

(See p.11, See p.15)

Cable Tie

(See p.13)

DVI-D cable

(See p.26, See p.36)

CD (Owner's Manual)

Cards

Screw 2 ea

(See p.11, See p.15)

Power Cord

(See p.13)

or

Isolator

(Depending on the country)

Stand Body

(See p.11, See p.15)

Stand Screw cover

(See p.11, See p.15)

AC-DC Adapter

(See p.13)

DisplayPort cable

(Depending on the country) (See p.37)

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NOTE

yy 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.

1. Connect to TV.

Wall

ANTENNA/

or

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.

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8 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Parts and buttons

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Remote Control Sensor

Standby Light yyLighting On :

When Power is turned off yyLighting Off :

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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29MA73D

AV 1

29MA73V

LAN

AV 1

Connection panel (See p.23)

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Lifting and moving the TV

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.

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.

yyIt is recommended to move the TV in the box or packing material that the TV originally came in.

yyBefore moving or lifting the TV, disconnect the power cord and all cables.

yyHold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

yyWhen holding the TV, the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches.

yyWhen transporting the TV, do not expose the TV to jolts or excessive vibration.

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

CAUTION

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Setting up the TV

Attaching the Stand

1 Place the screen face down.

CAUTION

yyTo protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth.

2Check 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

3Fix two screws into the back of the stand base and close the screw cover.

Stand Screw

Cover

Stand Body

4Attach the Stand Base from the Stand Body by turning the screw to the right with a Coin.

Stand Base

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CAUTION

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yyDo not carry the monitor upside-down as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury.

yyThe illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product.

yyDo not carry the monitor upside-down by holding the stand body as this may cause it to fall off, resulting in damage or injury.

yyThe illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product.

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	Mounting on a table
				CAUTION
	1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a		Disconnect the power cord first, and then move
	table.		or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may
			occur.
	Leave a 10 cm (4 inches) (minimum) space
	from the wall for proper ventilation.
			Tidying cables
		10 cm
		10 cm
			Gather and bind the cables with the supplied
	10 cm		cable tie.
		10 cm

2Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.

NOTE

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

-5 20

CAUTION

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

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WARNING

Using the Kensington security system

you adjust the angle, do not hold the buttom of the TV frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers.

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.

yyBe careful not to touch or press the screen .

NOTE

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

yyBe careful not to press the screen with your fingers or palm.

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Detaching the Stand	3 Open the screw cover on the back of the stand
	body and use a screw driver to remove the two
	screws.
1 Place the screen face down.
CAUTION
yyTo protect the screen from scratches, cover
the surface with a soft cloth.
2 Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out the
Stand Base from the Stand Body.

Stand Screw

Cover

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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

10 cm

10 cm

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.

1Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface in accordance with VESA Standards.

2If you use screw longer than standard, the TV might be damaged internally.

3If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.

4VESA compatible only with respect to screw mounting interface dimensions and mounting screw specifications.

5 Please use VESA standard as below. yy784.8 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

yy787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

*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 RW120

(optional)

yyVESA (A x B)

A	B

CAUTION

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

yyIf you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.

yyUse an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.

yyDo not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the TV and void your warranty.

yyUse 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

yyUse the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications.

yyThe wall mount kit includes an installation manual and necessary parts.

yyThe wall mount bracket is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer.

yyThe length of screws may differ depending on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length.

yyFor more information, refer to the instructions supplied with the wall mount.

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18 WATCHING TV

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.

1Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

2Press 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.

3 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.

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

Language	Selects a language for the 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
		the front panel when the TV is off.
	

Country	Selects a country to display.

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Time Zone

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Set Password

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Network Setting

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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)

Auto Tuning	Scans and saves available programmes automatically.