LG Electronics USA 47LN5390UN, 42LN5390UN Users Manual

MAKING CONNECTIONS

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Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR

Connect a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR to the TV and select an appropriate input mode.

HDMI Connection

HDMI is the best way to connect a device.

Transmits digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with
the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration.

NOTE

Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control) function.

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High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.

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HDMI Audio Supported Format: Dolby Digital, PCM (Up to 192 kHz, 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96 kHz / 192 kHz)

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-> DTS is not supported.

Choose any HDMI input port to connect.
It does not matter which port you use.

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IN (MHL)

HDMI

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DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB

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Connecting to a mobile phone

(For LN530B, LN5300, LN5310, LN5400 series)

Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) is an interface for transmitting digital audio/visual signals from mobile phones to
television sets.

NOTE

Connect the mobile phone to the HDMI IN 2 (MHL) port to view the phone screen on the TV.

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This only works with an MHL-enabled phones.

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With some MHL supporting mobile phones, you can use the TV remote to control the phone.

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An MHL supported cable is needed to connect the TV and a mobile phone.

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Remove the MHL cable from the TV when:

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- the MHL function is disabled.

- your mobile device is fully charged in standby mode.

MHL Cable

IN (MHL)

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Mobile phone

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Component Connection

Transmits analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with
a component cable as shown in the following illustration.

NOTE

If cables are installed incorrectly, it could cause the image to display in black and white or with distorted color.

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Check to ensure the cables are matched with the corresponding color connection.

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VIDEO/

Y R

PB PR

L/MONO

COMPONENT IN / AV IN

GREEN

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GREEN

Y RL

BLUE

BLUE

PB PR

VIDEO AUDIO

VCR / DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box

RED

RED

AUDIO

WHITE

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WHITE

RED

RED

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Composite Connection

Transmits analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with
the composite cable as shown in the following illustration.

NOTE

If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the TV.

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VIDEO/

Y R

PB PR

L/MONO

COMPONENT IN / AV IN

YELLOW

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YELLOW

L/MONO

VIDEO

VCR / DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box

AUDIO

WHITE

WHITE

AUDIO

RED

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RED

R

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Connecting a PC

NOTE

Use an HDMI connection for the best image quality.

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Depending upon the graphics card, DOS mode video may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use.

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In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast, or brightness. If noise

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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.
The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.

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Depending on the graphics card, some resolution settings may not allow the image to be positioned on the screen

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properly.
If you use DVI to HDMI cable for PC, you have to use external speaker for PC audio sound.

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HDMI Connection

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IN (MHL)

HDMI

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