LG 29MA73D-PH Owner’s 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

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3		LICENSES		36	INSTALLING SCREEN SPLIT
	4		INSTALLATION PROCEDURE		37	CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
				37		Accessing the Main Menus
	5		ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING	37		- TV, Component, AV
				42		- DVI, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2(MHL),
	5		Unpacking
						DisplayPort
	7		Parts and buttons
	9 Lifting and moving the TV			49		USING THE USER GUIDE
	10 Setting up the TV
	10		- Attaching the Stand	49		Accessing User Guide menu.
	12	- Detaching the Stand
	13	- Mounting on a table			50 MAINTENANCE
	13		- Tidying cables
				50		Cleaning Your TV
	15		- Mounting on a wall
				50		Screen and frame
	17		WATCHING TV	50		Cabinet and stand
				50		Power cord
	17		Turning the TV on for the first time	51		Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on
	19		TV display (5:9 OSD)			your TV screen
	19		- Programme Guide
	20		PIP function	52		TROUBLESHOOTING
	22 MAKING CONNECTIONS				54 SPECIFICATIONS
	22		Connecting an antenna

23 Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player, VCR or Gaming device

23- HDMI connection

24- DVI-D connection

25- Component connection

26- Composite connection

27Headphone connection

28Connecting a USB Device

29Smartphone (MHL) connection

30Connecting to a PC

31- HDMI connection

32- DVI-D connection

33- DisplayPort connection

34 REMOTE CONTROL

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.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5

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 manufacturer’s 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

*B ≤ 18 mm

A A

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Remote Control /						CD (Owner's Manual) /	Stand Body
Batteries (AAA)						Cards		(See p.10, 12)
(See p.34, 35)

Stand Base		Stand Screws	Stand Screw cover
(See p.10, 12)		2 EA		(See p.10, 12)
		(See p.10, 12)

Cable Tie		Power Cord		AC-DC Adapter
(See p.13)		(See p.13)	(See p.13)

DVI-D cable

(See p.24, 32)

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 7

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
		yyAll of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated
		through simple touch with your finger.
		yyPower 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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Connection panel (See p.22)

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 9

Lifting and moving the TV	yyWhen holding the TV, the screen should face
	away from you to prevent the screen from
When moving or lifting the TV, read the following	scratches.
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 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	3 Fix two screws into the back of the Stand Body
	and close the Stand Screw Cover.

Attaching the Stand

1 Place the screen face down.

CAUTION

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

2 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 Screw

Cover

Stand Body

Stand Hinge

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

Stand Body

Stand Base

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CAUTION

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yyDo not carry the TV 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 TV 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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Detaching the Stand	3 Open the Stand Screw Cover on the back of
	the stand body and use a screw driver to re-
	move 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 Body

Stand Screw Cover

Stand Base

	ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 13
Mounting on a table	Tidying cables
1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a	Gather and bind the cables with the supplied
table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall	cable tie.
for proper ventilation.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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

Cable Tie

NOTE

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

-5 20

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Front

Rear

CAUTION

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

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

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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 area when adjusting the angle of the TV.

NOTE

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

yyBe careful not to press the screen fingers or palm.

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.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 15

5 Please use VESA standard as below. yy784.8 mm 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 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

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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 manufacturer’s 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.

WATCHING TV 17

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.

City	Select a city to display.

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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.

Scans and saves available programmes automatically.

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