LG M2241A-PM Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LCD TV

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

LCD TV MODEL

M2241A

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

3 Unpacking

4 Parts and buttons

5 Lifting and moving the TV

5 Setting up the TV

5 - Attaching the Stand Base

5 - Detaching the Stand Base and Body

6 - Mounting on a table

7 - Mounting on a wall

9 REMOTE CONTROL

11 WATCHING TV

11 Connecting an antenna or cable

11 - Connecting an antenna or basic cable

11 - Connecting with a cable box

12 Accessing the TV for the first time

13 Watching TV

13 Managing channels

13 - Automatically setting up channels

13 - Manually setting up channels

14 - Editing your Channel list

14 - Favorite channel setup

15 Using additional options

15 - Adjusting aspect ratio

15 - Using the input list

16 - On-screen menu language

16 - Locking the buttons on the TV

17 CONNECTING TO A PC

17 RGB connection

18 Adjusting the screen

18 - Selecting an image mode

18 - Customizing image options

19 - Customizing PC display options

19 Adjusting the sound

19 - Selecting an sound mode

20 - Customizing sound options

21 ENTERTAINMENT

21 Using integrated media features

21 - Connecting USB storage devices

22 - Browsing files

23 - Viewing Photos

24 - Listening to Music

26 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

26 Accessing main menus

27 Customizing settings

27 - CHANNEL settings

28 - PICTURE settings

30 - AUDIO settings

31 - TIME settings

32 - OPTION settings

33 - USB settings

34 MAKING CONNECTIONS

34 Connection overview

36 Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera,

HD receiver, DVD or VCR player, Gaming

device

36 - HDMI connection

36 - Composite connection

36 Connecting to a USB

37 MAINTENANCE

37 Screen and frame

37 Cabinet and stand

37 Power cord

38 TROUBLESHOOTING

38 General

39 PC mode

41 SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Remote control and Batteries

Power Cord

RGB Cable

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Stand base

CD(Owner's Manual) / Card

CAUTION

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

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

NOTE

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

Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.

Parts and buttons

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Buttons

Remote Control Sensor

MODE " "

NOTE

HDMI IN

USB IN

RGB IN (PC)

AV IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

ANTENNA /

AUDIO

CABEL IN

Connection panel ( See p.34)

button Description

Selects the mode.(Channel ☞ Volume ☞ Input)

Channel Scrolls through the saved Channel.

Volume Adjust the Volume level.

Input Changes the Input source.

Adjusts the mode button level.

(Power Button)

Power Indicator

» Lighting On: Turned on » Lighting Off: Turned off

You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting

Local keys work on

Power, Channel, Volume

and

Input

OPTION

only.

in the main menus.

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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.

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. Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame

firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

Setting up the TV

Attaching the Stand Base

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

flat and cushioned surface.

CAUTION

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.

Attach the

the screw to the right with a

Stand Base

from the TV by turning

Coin

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When holding the TV, the screen should face

away from you to prevent the screen from scratches.

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.

Detaching the Stand Base and Body

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

flat and cushioned surface.

Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out

the

Stand Base

from the

Stand Body

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Mounting on a table

Remove 2 screws and pull out the

from the TV.

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

Stand Body

10 cm

Connect the

Using the Kensington security system

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.

Power Cord

to a wall outlet.

WARNING

10 cm

It's a head fixed model

and prohibited from adjusting the angle. If you try to adjust the

angle forcibly, It can be damaged.

NOTE

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

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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

Please use VESA standard as below.

784.8 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

787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

Model

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4 Wall mount bracket

(optional)

VESA (A x B)

M2241A

RW120

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If you intend to mount the TV to a wall, attach the Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set. When you install the TV using the wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.

Please use a wall mount interface in

accordance with VESA Standards.

If you use screws longer than standard, the TV

might be damaged internally.

If you use improper screws, the product might be

damaged and drop from the mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for damage.

VESA compatible only with respect to screw

mounting interface dimensions and mounting screw specifications.

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CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If 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. Do not over tighten the screws as this may

cause damage to the TV and void your warranty. Use 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

Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit includes an installation

manual and necessary parts. The wall mount bracket is optional. You

can obtain additional accessories from your local dealer. The length of screws may differ depending

on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length. For more information, refer to the

instructions supplied with the wall mount.

REMOTE CONTROL

INPUT

REVIEW

REMOTE CONTROL

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the TV 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

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

Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the TV.

(POWER)

Turns the TV on or off.

POWER

TV/PC

MEMORY/ERASECAPTION

MEMORY/ERAS

MTS FCR

MTSFCR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

MUT

MUTE REVIEW

ENTER

VOL VOL

MENU EXIT SLEEP

ARC DASP

USB VOL -USB VOL +

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INPUT

APTI

ARC/MARK

Selects TV or PC mode.

TV/PC

MTS

Press repeatedly to select Mono, Stereo, SAP sound

tone. But Stereo, SAP mode

are available only if included

on the broadcast signal.

FCR

Favorite channel button.

MUTE

Switches the sound on or

off.

TV/PC

POWER

INPUT

( See p.15)

Selects the input mode.

MTS FCR

MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION

CAPTION

On <-> Off

USB Menu control buttons

USB menu(Music List).

1 2 3

MEMORY/ERASE

User can do manual channel

4 5 6

7 8 9

selection and store or erase individual channels.

Number buttons

Enters numbers.

MUTE REVIEW

REVIEW

Turn to the last channel viewed.

INPUT

POWER

TV/PC

MTS FCR

MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

XIT

ARCDAS

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REMOTE CONTROL

NAVIGATION BUTTONS

Scrolls through menus or

options.

MUTE REVIEW

POWER

TV/PC

MTS FCR

MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

MUTE REVIEW

ENTER

ENTE

VOL VOL

VOLV

MENU EXIT SLEEP

ARC DASP

PARC/MAR

USB VOL -USB VOL +

B VOL USB VOL

INPUT

LEEP

ARC/MARK

Adjusts the volume level.

Clears all on-screen displays

and returns to TV viewing

Accesses the main menus

or saves your input and exit

Press repeatedly to select

Standard, Vivid or Cinema

USB VOL(Only USB Mode)

MENU ( See p.26)

Auto Picture Control.

Adjusts the USB volume

VOL

EXIT

from any menu.

menus.

APC

mode.

level.

VOL VOL

ENTER

MENU EXIT SLEEP

APC DASP

USB VOL -USB VOL +

ARC/MARK

CHANNEL

Selects a channel.

ENTER

Selects menus or options and confirms your input.

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

ARC( See p.15)

Selects your desired picture format.

MARK

Check and un-check files in the USB menu.

DASP

Digital Auto Sound Processing. Use this button to select the sound tone. Press repeatedly to select Stantard, Music or Cinema.

NOTE

If you lost remote controller, you have to buy it at once because local keys work at

Volume

and

Input

only.

Power, Channel,

WATCHING TV

Connecting an antenna or cable

Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable is optional.

Connecting an antenna or basic cable

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

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Connecting with a cable box

Connect the TV to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75 ohm).

Wall Antenna Socket Outdoor Antenna

NOTE

Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs.

If the image quality is poor, install a signal

amplifier properly to improve the image quality. If the image quality is poor with an antenna

connected, aim the antenna to the proper direction. Visit

http://AntennaWeb.org

information about the antenna and cable connection.

for more

CAUTION

Make sure not to bend the copper wire of

the RF cable.

Copper wire

Complete all connection instructions

between devices, and then connect the power cord to the power outlet to prevent damages to your TV.

Accessing the TV for the first

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time

WATCHING TV

Follow the on-screen instructions to customize

your TV according to your preferences.

When you access the TV for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language

and customize the basic settings.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

Press on the TV to turn the TV on.

The Power indicator lighting is turned on.

NOTE

When the TV is in Power saving mode, the Power indicator lighting blinks.

Language

Selects a language for the display.



Selects

Mode Setting

Home Use

the home environment.



Auto Tuning

NOTE

To display images in the best quality for

your home environment, select

mode.

Use Store Demo

retail environment. If you select

previously customized settings will switch to the default settings of

Demo

When the basic settings are complete, press

ENTER

mode is suitable for the

Store Demo

in 5 minutes.

Scans and saves available channels automatically.

Home

mode, the

Store

for

The initial setting screen appears if you access

the TV for the first time.

NOTE

You can also switch the TV from PC

mode to TV mode, press You can also access

accessing If you do not operate the TV within

40 seconds when the setting menu screen appears, the setting menus will disappear.

OPTION

Factory Reset

in the main menus.

TV/PC

NOTE

If you do not complete the initial setting, it will appear whenever you access the TV.

To turn the TV off, press on the TV.

The Power Indicator turns off.

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when you do not use the TV for a long period of time.

WATCHING TV

Watching TV

Press on the Remote control or on the

TV to turn the TV on.

(

)

and select

Scrolls through the saved

channels

numbers

Adjusts the volume level

modes ( See p.28)

modes. ( See p.30)

Antenna

Press INPUT

Control the TV using the following buttons and

menus while you are watching TV.

Button / Menu Description

CH(

0 - 9 Selects a channel by entering

VOL

MUTE Mutes all sounds

APC Selects one of the preset image

DASP Selects one of the preset audio

ARC Resizes an image ( See p.15)

To turn the TV off, Press on the Remote

control or on the TV.

Managing channels

Automatically setting up channels

Use this to automatically find and store all available channels.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

CHANNEL

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Auto Tuning

Select Yes

The TV scans and saves available channels automatically.

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

Manually setting up channels

Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire.

to access the main menus.

and press

to start automatic tuning.

ENTER

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Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

CHANNEL

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Manual Tuning

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

TV or CATV

Press the Navigation buttons or Number

buttons to select the desired channel number.

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

add or delete channels.

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

to access the main menus.

and press

ENTER

and press

ENTER

EXIT

WATCHING TV

Editing your Channel list

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Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

CHANNEL

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Channel Edit

Edit c

Button Description

NAVIGATION Scrolls through channel types or

ENTER Selects a channel to view

MEMORY/ ERASE

FCR Adds a channel in favorite list.

to access the main menus.

and press

hannels using the following buttons.

channels

Adds or deletes a channel. The deleted channel displays in blue.

ENTER

Favorite channel setup

Selecting favorite channel

Favorite channel is a convenient feature that lets you quikly scan up to channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels.

Press

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

CHANNEL

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Channel Edit

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Channel

When you are finished, press

When you return to the previous menu, press

Displaying the favorite channel list

to access the main menus.

and press

you want and press

ENTER

FCR

EXIT

button.

Press

channel List.

When you are finished, press

button to access the favorite

FCR

EXIT

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