LG 55LY34, 39LY54, 32LY54, 42LY54, 55LY54 Owner's Manual

www.lg.com

LY33**
LY34**
LY54**

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

*Disclaimer

LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

OWNER’S MANUAL

LED TV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING

yIf you ignore the warning message, you

may be seriously injured or there is a
possibility of accident or death.

CAUTION

yIf you ignore the caution message, you

may be slightly injured or the product
may be damaged.

NOTE

yThe note helps you understand and use

the product safely. Please read the note
carefully before using the product.

3 LICENSES

3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

NOTICE

4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

4 Unpacking
6 Separate Purchase
7 Parts and Button
8 - Using the Joystick button
9 Lifting and Moving the TV
10 Setting up the TV
10 - Attaching the stand
11 Mounting on a table
12 Mounting on a wall

14 MAKING CONNECTIONS

14 Antenna Connection
15 Adapter Connection
15 Network Setup
15 - Wired network connection
16 Other Connections

22 REMOTE CONTROL

25 MAINTENANCE

25 Cleaning your TV
25 - Screen, frame, cabinet and stand
25 - Power cord

26 TROUBLESHOOTING

27 SPECIFICATIONS

31 IR CODES

32 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE

SETUP

32 RS-232C Setup
32 Type of Connector:

D-Sub 9-Pin Male
33 RS-232C Configurations
34 Communication Parameters
34 Command Reference List
35 Transmission / Receiving Protocol

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LICENSES / OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is contained
in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost
of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request
to [e-mail]. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased
the product.

LICENSES

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about 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 has passed rigorous testing to verify that it 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”

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NOTE

yImage shown may differ from your TV.
yYour TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
yThe available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you

are using.
yNew features may be added to this TV in the future.
yThe TV can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. And the

TV should be turned off if it will not be watched for some time, as this will reduce energy

consumption.
yThe energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the level of brightness of the

picture is reduced, and this will reduce the overall running cost.

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 item.

CAUTION

yDo not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and product life span.
yAny damages or injuries by using unapproved items are not covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty.

ySome models have a thin film attached on to the screen and this must not be removed.

NOTE

yThe items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
yProduct specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.
yFor 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.

A

B

A

B

*A

<

=

10 mm

*B

<

=

18 mm

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Remote control,
batteries (AAA)

(See p.22, 23, 24)

Owner’s manual Cable Holder

(Depending on model)

Power cord

(Depending on model)

Stand Screws
4EA, M4 x L14
(Only 42/47/55/60LY34**,
39/42/47/55/60LY54**)
(See p.10)

Stand Screws

4EA, M4 x L20
(Only 32LY34**, 32LY54**)
(See p.10)

Cable Managements

2EA
(Only
32/42/47/55/60LY34**,
32/39/42/47/55/60LY54**)

Wall Mount Spacers

2EA
(

Only 42LY34**, 42LY54**)

(See p.13)

Stand Bases

(Only 32/42/47/55/60LY34**,
32/39/42/47/55/60LY54**)
(See p.10)

or

Stand Base

(Only 22/28LY33**)
(Depending on model & country)
(See p.10)

AC-DC Adaptor

(Only 22/28LY33**)
(Depending on model &
country)
(See p.15)

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Separate Purchase

Separate purchase items can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification.
Contact your dealer to buy these items.
These devices only work with certain models.
The model name or design may be changed depending on the upgrade of product functions,
manufacturer’s circumstances or policies.

LG Audio Device

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Parts and Button

NOTE

yYou can set the power indicator light to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menus.

A type : 32/42/47/55/60LY34**,

32/39/42/47/55/60LY54**

B type : 22/28LY33** (Except for India)

1 Intelligent sensor - Adjusts the image quality and brightness based on the surrounding environment. (Only LY540H)
2 Joystick Button - This button is located below the TV screen.

C type : 22/28LY33** (Only India)

Remote control sensor

Power Indicator

Screen

Speakers

Joystick button

2

Remote Control Sensor

Power Indicator

Screen

Speakers

Joystick Button

2

Remote control and

intelligent sensors

1

(Only LY540H)

Power Indicator

Screen

Speakers

Joystick button

2

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Using the Joystick button

You can simply operate the TV functions, pressing or moving the joystick button up, down, left or right.

Basic Functions

Power On

When the TV is turned off, place your finger on the joystick
button and press it once and release it.

Power Off

When the TV is turned on, place your finger on the joystick
button and press it once for a few seconds and release it.
(However, if the Menu button is on the screen, pressing and
holding the joystick button will let you exit the Menu.)

Volume
Control

If you place your finger over the joystick button and move it left
or right, you can adjust the volume level you want.

Programmes
Control

If you place your finger over the joystick button and move it up
or down, you can scrolls through the saved programmes you
want.

NOTE

yWhen your finger over the joystick button and push it to the up, down, left or right, be careful

not to press the joystick button. If you press the joystick button first, you can not adjust the

volume level and saved programmes.

Adjusting the Menu

When the TV is turned on, press the joystick button one time.

You can adjust the Menu items ( , , , ) moving the joystick button up, down, left or right.

TV Off Turns the power off.

Settings Accesses the main menu.

Close Clears on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.

Input List Changes the input source.

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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 safe transportation regardless
of its type and size.

CAUTION

yAvoid touching the screen at all times, as

this may result in damage to the screen.

yIt is recommended to move the TV in the

box or packing material that the TV originally
came in.

yBefore moving or lifting the TV, disconnect

the power cord and all cables.

yWhen holding the TV, the screen should face

away from you to avoid damage.

yHold the top and bottom of the TV frame

rmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent

part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

yWhen transporting a large TV, there should

be at least 2 people.

yWhen transporting the TV by hand, hold the

TV as shown in the following illustration.

yWhen transporting the TV, do not expose the

TV to jolts or excessive vibration.

yWhen transporting the TV, keep the TV

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

yDo not apply excessive pressure to cause

exing /bending of frame chassis as it may

damage screen.

CAUTION

yWhen handling the TV, be careful not to

damage the protruding joystick button.
(Depending on model)

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CAUTION

yWhen attaching the stand to the TV, place

the screen facing down on a cushioned
table or flat surface to protect the screen
from scratches.

1

2

(Only 22/28LY33**)

Stand Base

(Only 32/42/47/55/60LY34**,
32/39/42/47/55/60LY54**)

1

A Stand Base

B Stand Base

1

2

Setting up the TV

Image shown may differ from your TV.

Attaching the stand

2

4EA

M4 x L14
(Only
42/47/55/60LY34**,
39/42/47/55/60LY54**)

M4 x L20
(Only 32LY34**,
32LY54**)

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Mounting on a table

1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on

a table.

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

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

2 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

CAUTION

yDo not place the TV near or on sources

of heat, as this may result in fire or other
damage.

WARNING

yIf a television is not positioned in a

sufficiently stable location, it can be
potentially hazardous due to falling. Many
injuries, particularly to children, can be
avoided by taking simple precautions
such as:

»Using cabinets or stands

recommended by the manufacturer
of the television.

»Only using furniture that can safely

support the television.

»Ensuring the television is not

overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.

»Not placing the television on tall

furniture (for example, cupboards or
bookcases) without anchoring both
the furniture and the television to a
suitable support.

»Not standing the televisions on cloth

or other materials placed between
the television and supporting
furniture.

»Educating children about the dangers

of climbing on furniture to reach the
television or its controls.

Securing the TV to a wall

(This feature is not available for all models.)

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 eye­bolts position, remove the bolts first.

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.

CAUTION

yMake sure that children do not climb on

or hang on the TV.

NOTE

yUse a platform or cabinet that is strong

and large enough to support the TV
securely.

yBrackets, bolts and ropes are not

provided. You can obtain additional
accessories from your local dealer.

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Mounting on a wall

Attach an optional wall mount bracket at the rear
of the TV carefully and install the wall mount
bracket on a solid wall perpendicular to the
floor. When you attach the TV to other building
materials, please contact qualified personnel.
LG recommends that wall mounting be
performed by a qualified professional installer.
We recommend the use of LG’s wall mount
bracket.
When you do not use LG’s wall mount bracket,
please use a wall mount bracket where the
device is adequately secured to the wall with
enough space to allow connectivity to external
devices.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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.

Separate purchase(Wall Mounting Bracket)

Model

22LY33** 28LY33**

VESA
(A x B)

75 x 75 100 x 100

Standard
screw

M4 X L10 M4 X L10

Number of
screws

4 4

Wall mount
bracket

LSW140B LSW140B

Model

32LY34**

32/39LY54**

42/47/55LY34**
42/47/55LY54**

VESA
(A x B)

200 x 200 400 x 400

Standard
screw

M6 M6

Number of
screws

4 4

Wall mount
bracket

LSW240B
MSW240

LSW440B
MSW240

Model

60LY34**
60LY54**

VESA
(A x B)

400 x 400

Standard
screw

M6

Number of
screws

4

Wall mount
bracket

LSW440B

A

B

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CAUTION

yDisconnect the power first, and then

move or install the TV. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.

yIf you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted

wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.
Use an authorized LG wall mount and
contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.

yDo not over tighten the screws as this

may cause damage to the TV and void
your warranty.

yUse 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.

yScrew length from outer surface of back

cover should be under 8mm.
(Only 22/28LY33**)

Wall mount Pad

Back Cover

Standard screw

: M4 x L10

Wall mount Pad

Back Cover

Max.8mm

NOTE

yUse the screws that are listed on the

VESA standard screw specifications.

yThe wall mount kit includes an installation

manual and necessary parts.

yThe wall mount bracket is not provided.

You can obtain additional accessories
from your local dealer.

yThe length of screws may differ

depending on the wall mount. Make sure
to use the proper length.

yFor more information, refer to the manual

supplied with the wall mount.

yWhen attaching a wall mounting bracket

to the TV, insert the wall mount spacers
into the TV wall mount holes to adjust the
vertical angle of the TV.
(Only 42LY34**, 42LY54**)

Wall Mount
Spacers

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

yImage shown may differ from your TV.
yAny separate cable is not provided.

This section on MAKING CONNECTIONS
mainly uses diagrams for the 47LY34** models.
Connect various external devices to the TV
and switch input modes to select an external
device. For more information of external device’s
connection, refer to the manual provided with
each device.
Available external devices are: HD receivers,
DVD players, VCRs, audio systems, USB
storage devices, PC, gaming devices, and other
external devices.

NOTE

yThe external device connection may differ

from the model.

yConnect external devices to the TV

regardless of the order of the TV port.

yIf 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 on recording, refer to
the manual provided with the connected
device.

yRefer to the external equipment’s manual

for operating instructions.

yIf you connect a gaming device to the TV,

use the cable supplied with the gaming
device.

yIn 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.

yIn PC mode, some resolution settings

may not work properly depending on the
graphics card.

yOnly a USB storage device is

recognizable.

Antenna Connection

Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an
RF cable (75 Ω).

ANTENNA /

CABLE IN

Wall Antenna
Socket

(*Not Provided)

NOTE

yUse a signal splitter to use more than 2

TVs.

yIf the image quality is poor, install a signal

amplifier properly to improve the image
quality.

yIf the image quality is poor with an

antenna connected, try to realign the
antenna in the correct direction.

yAn antenna cable and converter are not

supplied.

ySupported DTV Audio: MPEG, Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC

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Adapter Connection

(Only 22/28LY33**)

(Depending on model & country)

DC-IN

(19V )

AC-DC Adapter

Power Cord

CAUTION

yPlease be sure to connect the TV to the

AC-DC power adapter before connecting
the TV’s power plug to a wall power
outlet.

Network Setup

Wired network connection

This TV can be connected to a Pro:Centric
server via the LAN port. After making the physi­cal connection, the TV needs to be set up for
network communication.
Connect the LAN port of the Modem or Router
from Pro:Centric server to the LAN port on the
TV.

(Only LY54**)

LAN

Broadband Service

Broadband Modem

Broadband Modem

Broadband Service

Router

CAUTION

yDo not connect a modular phone cable to

the LAN port.

ySince there are various connection

methods, please follow the specifications
of your telecommunication carrier or
internet service provider.

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ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

1

IN

EXTERNAL

SPEAKER OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

RGB IN (PC)

RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE)

VOLUME

CONTROL

RGB OUT(PC)

AUDIO OUT

+

-

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

L R

(MONO)

L

R

RED

WHITE

DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box

Control port
for Speaker out

Digital Audio Systerm

RIGHT

LEFT
GND

GND

UP

DOWN

DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box
/ VCR

PC

RED

REDRED

RED

BLUE

BLUE

GREEN

GREEN

WHITE

WHITE

RED

RED

YELLOW

YELLOW

WHITE

WHITE

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 as shown. Some separate cable is not provided.

(Only 32/39/42/47/55/60LY540H)