LG 32LK540BBUA Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety and Reference
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.
43LK5400BUA 43LK5400PUA
*MFL70522303*
(1807-REV01)
49LK5400BUA 49LK5400PUA
www.lg.com
Printed in Korea
Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Important Safety Instruction
•  Read these instructions.
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•  Keep these instructions.
•  Heed all warnings. 
•  Follow all instructions.
•  Do not use this apparatus near water.
•  Clean only with dry cloth.
•  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
•  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 
•  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  apparatus.
•  Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
•  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 when unused for long periods of time.
•  Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. 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.
By using this product, you agree that all disputes between you and LG arising out of or relating in any way to this product (including but not  limited to warranty disputes) shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration on an individual basis. The terms of the arbitration  agreement (including details on the procedure for resolving disputes) is available at www.lg.com/us/arbitration (USA) or www.lg.ca/arbitration  (Canada).
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Warning! Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk  of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the device. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•  TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER ITEMS  WITH OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
•  Do not place the TV and/or remote control in the following
environments:
- Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
- An area with high humidity such as a bathroom
- Near any heat source such as stoves and other devices that  produce heat.
- Near kitchen counters or humidiers where they can easily be  exposed to steam or oil.
- An area exposed to rain or wind.
- Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not place objects  lled with liquids, such as vases, cups, etc. on or over the  apparatus (e.g., on shelves above the unit).
- Near ammable objects such as gasoline or candles, or expose  the TV to direct air conditioning.
- Do not install in excessively dusty places. 
Otherwise, this may result in re, electric shock, combustion/ explosion, malfunction or product deformation.
•  Ventilation
- Install your TV where there is proper ventilation. Do not install in  a conned space such as a bookcase.
- Do not install the product on a carpet or cushion.
- Do not block or cover the product with cloth or other materials  while unit is plugged in.
•  Take care not to touch the ventilation openings. When watching  the TV for a long period, the ventilation openings may become hot.
•  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 device.
•  Do not move the TV whilst the Power cord is plugged in.
•  Do not use a damaged or loosely tting power cord.
•  Be sure do grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord. Do  not pull on the power cord to unplug the TV.
•  Do not connect too many devices to the same AC power outlet as  this could result in re or electric shock.
•  Disconnecting the Device from the Main Power
- The power plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an  emergency, the power plug must remain readily accessible.
•  Do not let your children climb or cling onto the TV. Otherwise, the  TV may fall over, which may cause serious injury.
•  Outdoor Antenna Grounding (Can dier 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
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•  Grounding (Except for devices which are not grounded.)
- TV with a three-prong grounded AC plug must be connected to  a three-prong grounded AC outlet. Ensure that you connect the 
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earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
•  Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a lightning storm.  You may be electrocuted.
•  Make sure the power cord is connected securely to the TV and wall  socket if not secured damage to the Plug and socket may occur and  in extreme cases a re may break out.
•  Do not insert metallic or inammable objects into the product. If a  foreign object is dropped into the product, unplug the power cord  and contact the customer service.
•  Do not touch the end of the power cord while it is plugged in. You  may be electrocuted.
•  If any of the following occur, unplug the product
immediately and contact your local customer service.
- The product has been damaged.
- If water or another substance enters the product (like an AC  adapter, power cord, or TV).
- If you smell smoke or other odors coming from the TV
- When lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Even the TV is turned o by remote control or button, AC power  source is connected to the unit if not unplugged in.
•  Do not use high voltage electrical equipment near the TV (e.g., a  bug zapper). This may result in product malfunction.
•  Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written  authorization from LG Electronics. Accidental re or electric shock  can occur. Contact your local customer service for service or repair.  Unauthorized modication could void the user’s authority to  operate this product.
•  Use only an authorized attachments / accessories approved by  LG Electronics. Otherwise, this may result in re, electric shock,  malfunction, or product damage.
•  Never disassemble the AC adapter or power cord. This may result in  re or electric shock.
•  Handle the adapter carefully to avoid dropping or striking it. An  impact could damage the adapter.
•  To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not touch the TV  with wet hands. If the power cord prongs are wet or covered with  dust, dry the power plug completely or wipe dust o.
•  Batteries
- Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a safe location out of the  reach of children.
- Do not short circuit, disassemble, or allow the batteries to  overheat. Do not dispose of batteries in a re. Batteries should  not be exposed to excessive heat.
•  Moving
- When moving, make sure the product is turned o, 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. Otherwise, this may result in product damage, re  hazard or injury.
•  Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of the  reach of children.
•  Do not allow an impact shock, any objects to fall into the product,  and do not drop anything onto the screen.
•  Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand or a sharp  object such as a nail, pencil, or pen, or make a scratch on it. It may  causedamage to screen.
•  Cleaning
- When cleaning, unplug the power cord and wipe gently with a  soft/dry cloth. Do not spray water or other liquids directly on the  TV. Do not clean your TV with chemicals including glass cleaner,  any type of air freshener, insecticide, lubricants, wax (car,  industrial), abrasive, thinner, benzene, alcohol etc., which can  damage the product and/or its panel. Otherwise, this may result  in electric shock or product damage.
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Preparing
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Optional Extras
•  When the TV is turned on for the rst time after being shipped  from the factory, initialization of the TV may take approximately  one minute.
•  Image shown may dier from your TV.
•  Your TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may dier slightly from that  shown in this manual.
•  The available menus and options may dier from the input source  or product model that you are using.
•  New features may be added to this TV in the future.
•  The device must be easily accessed to a location outlet near the  access. Some devices are not made by turning on / o button,  turning o the device and unplugging the power cord. 
•  The items supplied with your product may vary depending upon  the model.
•  Product specications or contents of this manual may be changed  without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
•  For an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices should  have bezels less than 10 mm (0.39 inches) thick and 18 mm (0.7  inches) width.
•  Use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0 if the USB cable or  USB ash drive does not t into your TV’s USB port.
•  Use a certied cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use  a certied HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection  error may occur.
•  Recommended HDMI cable types (3 m (9.84 feet) or less) 
- High-Speed HDMI®/™ cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/™ cable with Ethernet
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B
*A < 10 mm (0.39 inches)
 18 mm (0.7 inches)
*B 
Optional extras can be changed or modied for quality improvement  without any notication. Contact your dealer for buying these items.  These devices work only with certain models.
The model name or design may be changed due to the manufacturer’s  circumstances or policies.
Wall Mounting Bracket
(Depending upon model) Make sure to use screws and wall mount bracket that meet the VESA 
standard. Standard dimensions for the wall mount kits are described in  the following table.
Model
VESA (A x B) (mm) Standard screw Number of screws
Wall mount bracket (optional)
32LK54* 43LK54*
200 x 200 300 x 300 M6 M6 4 4 LSW240B
MSW240
49LK54*
OLW480B MSW240
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Lifting and moving the TV
When moving or lifting the TV, read the following to prevent the TV 
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from being scratched or damaged and for safe transportation regardless  of its type and size.
•  It is recommended to move the TV in the box or packing material  that the TV originally came in.
•  Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect the power cord and  all cables.
•  When holding the TV, the screen should face away from you to  avoid damage.
•  Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in  damage to the screen.
•  Do not place the product on the oor with its front facing  down without padding. Failure to do so may result in  damage to the screen.
•  Do not move the TV by holding the cable holders, as the  cable holders may break, and injuries and damage to the  TV may occur. (Depending upon model)
•  When attaching the stand to the TV set, place the screen  facing down on a cushioned table or at surface to protect  the screen from scratches.
Mounting on the Table
•  Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame rmly. Make sure not to  hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grille area.
•  Use at least two people to move a large TV.
•  When transporting the TV by hand, hold the TV as shown in the  following illustration.
•  When transporting the TV, do not expose the TV to jolts or  excessive vibration.
•  When transporting the TV, keep the TV upright; never turn the TV  on its side or tilt towards the left or right.
•  When handling the TV, be careful not to damage the protruding  buttons.
1  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 (4 inches)
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
(Depending upon model)
2  Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
•  Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to  the screw parts when assembling the product.   (Doing so may damage the product.)
•  If you install the TV on a stand, you need to take actions  to prevent the product from overturning. Otherwise, the  product may fall over, which may cause injury.
•  Do not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and  product life span.
•  Any damage or injuries caused by using unapproved items  are not covered by the warranty.
•  Make sure that the screws are fastened tightly. (If they  are not fastened securely enough, the TV may tilt forward  after being installed.)
•  Do not fasten the screws with excessive force otherwise  they may be worn out and become loose. 
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Securing TV to the Wall
Mounting to the Wall
(Depending upon model)
1  Insert and tighten the eye-bolts, or TV brackets and bolts on the back 
of the TV. 
•  If there are bolts inserted at the eye-bolts position, remove the  bolts rst.
2  Mount the wall brackets with the bolts to the wall. 
Match the location of the wall bracket and the eye-bolts on the rear  of the TV.
3  Connect the eye-bolts and wall brackets tightly with a sturdy rope. 
Make sure to keep the rope horizontal with the at surface.
•  Use a platform or cabinet that is strong and large enough to  support the TV securely.
•  Brackets, bolts and ropes are not provided. You can obtain  additional accessories from your local dealer.
An optional wall mount can be used with your LG Television. Consult  with your local dealer for a wall mount that supports the VESA  standard used by your TV model. Carefully attach the wall mount  bracket at the rear of the TV. Install the wall mount bracket on a solid  wall perpendicular to the oor. If you are attaching the TV to other  building materials, please contact qualied personnel to install the  wall mount. Detailed instructions will be included with the wall mount.  We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount. The LG wall  mount is easy to adjust or to connect the cables. When you do not use  LG’s wall mount bracket, use a wall mount bracket where the device is  adequately secured to the wall with enough space to allow connectivity  to external devices. If you are using a non-adjustable mount, attach the  mount to the wall. Attach the cables to the TV rst, then attach the TV  to the mount.
10 cm (4 inches)
10 cm
(Depending upon model)
•  Remove the stand before installing the TV on a wall  mount by performing the stand attachment in reverse. 
•  For more information of screws and wall mount bracket,  refer to the Separate purchase.
•  If you intend to mount the product to a wall, attach VESA  standard mounting interface (optional parts) to the back  of the product. When you install the set to use the wall  mounting bracket (optional parts), x it carefully so as  not to drop.
•  When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure not to install  the TV by hanging the power and signal cables on the  back of the TV.
•  Do not install this product on a wall if it could be exposed  to oil or oil mist. This may damage the product and cause  it to fall.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
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Connections
You can connect various external devices to the TV. For more 
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information on external device’s connection, refer to the manual  provided with each device.
Antenna/Cable
Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV while referring to  the following. The illustrations may dier from the actual items and an  RF cable is optional.
•  Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the RF cable.
Copper wire
•  Complete all connections between devices, and then connect the  power cord to the power outlet to prevent damage to your TV.
•  Use a signal splitter to use 2 TVs or more.
•  DTV Audio Supported Codec: MPEG, Dolby Digital
Other connections
Connect your TV to external devices. For the best picture and audio  quality, connect the external device and the TV with the HDMI cable.
HDMI
•  HDMI Audio Supported Format:  (Depending upon model) DTS (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz), DTS HD (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz / 176.4 kHz / 192  kHz), Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus (32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz), PCM (32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96 kHz / 192 kHz)
External Devices
Supported external devices are: Blu-ray player, HD receivers, DVD  players, VCRs, audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, gaming devices,  and other external devices. For more information on external device’s  connection, refer to the manual provided with each device.
•  If you record a TV program on a DVD recorder or VCR, make sure to  connect the TV signal input cable to the TV through a DVD recorder  or VCR. For more information about recording, refer to the manual  provided with the connected device.
•  The external device connections shown may dier slightly from  illustrations in a manual.
•  Connect external devices to the TV regardless about the order of  the TV port.
•  If you connect a gaming device to the TV, use the cable supplied  with the gaming device.
•  Refer to the external equipment’s manual for operating  instructions.
•  In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution,  vertical pattern, contrast or brightness. If noise is present, change  the PC output to another resolution, change the refresh rate to  another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the PICTURE  menu until the picture is clear.
•  Some USB Hubs may not work. If a USB device connected through  a USB Hub is not detected, connect it directly to the USB port on  the TV.
•  When connecting via a wired LAN, it is recommended to use a CAT  7 cable.
•  For LK series, HDR (High Dynamic Range) pictures can be viewed  over the Internet or via USB and HDMI 1.4 compatible devices.
Remote RS-232C setup
To obtain the RS-232C external control setup information, please visit  www.lg.com. Download and read the manual. (Depending upon model)
•  Do not drop the product or let it fall over when connecting  external devices. Otherwise, this may result in injury or  damage to the product.
•  When connecting external devices such as video game  consoles, make sure the connecting cables are long  enough. Otherwise, the product may fall over, which may  cause injury or damage the product.
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Using Button
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Using Remote Control
You can simply operate the TV functions, using the button.
Basic functions
Power On (Press) Power O 1 (Press and Hold) Menu Control (Press 2) Menu Selection (Press and Hold 3)
1  All running apps will close. 2  You can access and adjust the menu by pressing the button when 
TV is on.
3  You can use the function when you access menu control.
Adjusting the menu
When the TV is turned on, press the   button one time. You can adjust  the Menu items using the button.
Turns the power o. Changes the input source.
Scrolls through the saved channels.
(Depending upon model) The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote 
control. Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly. To install batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) 
matching the   and   ends to the label inside the compartment,  and close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, perform the  installation actions in reverse. This remote uses infrared light. When in  use, it should be pointed in the direction of the TV’s remote sensor.
Make sure to point the remote control toward the remote control sensor  on the TV.
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Adjusts the volume level.
(Some buttons and services may not be provided depending upon  models or regions.)
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