LG 29WR30MR Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MONITOR SIGNAGE

29WR30MR

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

MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

3 LICENSES

4 ASSEMBLING AND

PREPARING

4 Accessories

5 Parts and buttons

6 STORAGE METHOD FOR PANEL

PROTECTION

6 - Correct Method

6 - Incorrect Method

7 Using the IR Receiver

8 Mounting on a wall

9 REMOTE CONTROL

11 USING THE MONITOR

11 Connecting to a PC

12 - DVI connection

12 - Display Port connection

13 - HDMI connection

13 - IR Receiver connection

14 - LAN connection

15 Daisy Chain Monitors

15 - DP Cable

16 Using additional options

16 - Adjusting aspect ratio

17 ENTERTAINMENT

17 - Connecting to a wired network

19 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

19 Menu Settings

20 - Ratio Settings

21 - Func. Settings

22 - PIP settings

24 - Picture

25 - Color

26 - Settings

28 - Time

29 - Network

30 TROUBLESHOOTING

32 SPECIFICATIONS

35 CONTROLLING THE

MULTIPLE PRODUCT

35 Connecting the cable

35 RS-232C Configurations

35 Communication Parameter

36 Command Reference List

37 Transmission / Receiving Protocol

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LICENSES

LICENSES

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

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.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Accessories

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.

y

Do not use any unapproved or counterfeit parts or accessories to ensure the safety and product life
span.

y

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

y

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

y

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

Remote control and Batteries Power Cord

CD(Owner's Manual,

SuperSign Program/Owner's

Manual)/ Card

HDMI Cable

CAUTION

NOTE

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INPUT

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

ARC

ON

OFF

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CLEAR

MONITOR

PSM

AUTO

MUTE

BRIGHT

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MENU

POWER

OK

S.MENU

ID

BACK

TILE

ON

OFF

EXIT

IR Receiver

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Parts and buttons

Screen Buttons/ Screen Marks

Connection panel

Screen Marks Description

INPUT Changes the input source.

MENU Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus.

Adjust the up and down.

Adjusts the volume level.

AUTO/SET Displays the current signal and mode.

/ I

Turns the power on or off.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Correct Method Incorrect Method

STORAGE METHOD FOR PANEL PROTECTION

If the product needs to be set upright, hold both
sides of the product, and tilt backward carefully
for. Do not let the panel not to touch the floor.

When laying down the product, lay a cushion on a
flat floor. Put the product on it with the panel of
the product facing down.

If there is not a cushion available, ensure the floor is
clean and then lay the product down carefully with the
panel facing either upward or downward.

At this time,

be careful for objects not to fall on the panel.

If the product is tilted onto the bezel, the bottom of
the panel may be damaged.

If the product is tilted onto the edge of the panel,
the panel may be damaged.

Panel

Panel

Panel

Panel

Panel

Cushion

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Using the IR Receiver

This allows a remote control sensor to be placed in a custom location.

y

The IR receiver is made with a magnet. You can attach the IR receiver on the side, top, or bottom
of the product.

y

It may fall down if exposed to external shock.

NOTE

IR Receiver cable

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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

10 cm

To install the monitor to a wall, attach a wall mount­ing bracket (optional) to the back of the monitor.
Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely
fixed to the monitor and to the wall.

1 Use the screws and wall mounting bracket that

comply with the VESA standard.

2 Screws which are longer than the standard

length may damage the inside of the monitor.

3 A non-VESA standard screw may damage the

product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Elec­tronics is not liable for any accidents relating to

the use of non-standard screws.

4 The monitor is VESA standard compliant.
5 Use it according to the VESA standard as speci-

fied below.

y

784.8 mm or less

* Fastening screw: Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7

mm x Length 10 mm

y

Unplug the power cord before moving or in­stalling the monitor to avoid electric shocks.

y

Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a
slanted wall may result in the monitor falling
off, which could lead to injury. Please use
the genuine LG wall mounting bracket. For
more information, contact your local retail
store or a qualified installer.

y

Applying excessive force when fastening
screws may cause damage to the moni­tor. Damage caused in this way will not be
covered by the product warranty.

y

Use the wall mounting bracket and screws
that conform to the VESA standard. Dam­age caused by the use or misuse of inap­propriate components will not be covered
by the product warranty.

y

Installing a monitor lengthwise may damage
the pixels on the screen.

y

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be
securely attached to the wall in accordance
with the installation instructions. (This only
pertains to Australia and New Zealand.)

CAUTION

y

The wall mount kit includes the installation
guide and all necessary parts.

y

The wall mounting bracket is optional. The
accessories can be purchased at your local
retail store.

y

The length of the screw may differ for each
wall mounting bracket. Ensure the correct
length screw is used.

y

For more information, please refer to the
user manual for the wall mounting bracket.

NOTE

y

Installing a monitor lengthwise may damage
the pixels on the screen.

CAUTION

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REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

(POWER)

Turns the Monitor on or off.

MONITOR ON / OFF

Turn off the monitor and then

turn it back on.

1/a/A Button

This button selection is not

applicable.

CLEAR

This button selection is not
applicable.

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual
carefully and use the Monitor correctly.
To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the
label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.

CAUTION

y

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

y

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

ARC

Selects the Aspect Ratio Mode.

(It may not work depending on

the model.)

MARK

This button selection is not

applicable.

PSM

Selects the Picture Status

Mode.

MUTE

Mutes all sounds.

Volume Up / Down

Adjusts the volume level.

ENERGY SAVING

Adjusts the brightness of
the screen to reduce energy
consumption.

INPUT

Selects the input mode.

Number and Alphabet buttons

Enters numbers.
The alphabet selection is not
applicable.

BRIGHTNESS Key

Adjust the brightness by
pressing the Up and Down
buttons on the remote control.

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REMOTE CONTROL

S.MENU

(SuperSign Menu Key)

This button selection is not
applicable.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays
and returns to Monitor
viewing from any menu.

TILE

Selects the TILE Mode.
(It may not work depending
on the model.)

MENU (See p.19)

Accesses the main menus

or saves your input and exit

menus.

USB Menu control buttons

This button selection is not
applicable.

Navigation buttons

Scrolls through menus or

options.

OK

Selects menus or options and

confirms your input.

BACK

Allows the user to move back

one step.

ID ON/OFF

This button selection is not

applicable.

AUTO

This button selection is not
applicable.

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USING THE MONITOR

USING THE MONITOR

Connecting to a PC

Your Monitor supports the Plug & Play* feature.

* Plug & Play: This is the function that allows a PC to use the monitor without installing a driver.

NOTE

y

Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise.

y

Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in
temporary distortion on the screen.

y

Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to
prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

y

It is recommended to use the Monitor with the HDMI connection for the best image quality.

y

Use a shielded signal interface cable, such as DVI/HDMI cable, with a ferrite core to maintain standard
compliance for the product.

y

If you turn the Monitor on when the set becomes cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal.

y

Some red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.

CAUTION

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USING THE MONITOR

DVI connection

Transmits digital video signals to the monitor. Con­nect the monitor using the DVI cable as illustrated
below. Select the DVI input after connecting. To
transmit an audio signal, connect additional audio
cables.

Display Port connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC to the Monitor. Connect the PC and the
Monitor with the Display Port cable as shown in
the following illustrations.

(not included) (not included)

Back of the Product Back of the Product

PC

DIV OUT AUDIO OUT

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USING THE MONITOR

IR Receiver connection

Allows the use of a wired remote or IR receiver
extension.

y

Make sure the power cable is disconnected.

NOTE

Back of the Product

y

Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable.

y

High Speed HDMI™ cables transmit an HD
signal up to 1080p and higher.

y

Please check your PC settings if you cannot
hear any sound in HDMI mode. Some PCs
require you to manually change the default
audio output to HDMI.

NOTE

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC and A/V devices to the monitor. Connect
your PC and AV device to the monitor with the
HDMI cable as illustrated below.

(not included) (not included)

Back of the Product

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USING THE MONITOR

LAN connection

A

Using a router(Switch)

Monitor

PC

LAN

Switch

Monitor

Network

PC

LAN

B

Using the Internet.