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OWNER’S MANUAL

LCD TV

22MN42A
24MN42A

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Page 1: ...www lg com OWNER S MANUAL LCD TV 22MN42A 24MN42A Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV and retain it for future reference LCD TV MODELS ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...t list 17 On screen menu language 17 Locking the buttons on the TV 18 CONNECTING TO A PC 18 RGB connection 19 Adjusting the screen 19 Selecting an image mode 19 Customizing image options 20 Customizing PC display options 20 Adjusting the sound 20 Selecting an sound mode 20 Customizing sound options 21 ENTERTAINMENT 21 Using integrated media features 21 Connecting USB storage devices 22 Browsing fi...

Page 3: ...ck Group Page Selection 39 Direct Page Selection 39 Fastext 39 Page selection 40 Special Teletext Function 41 MAINTENANCE 41 Screen and frame 41 Cabinet and stand 41 Power cord 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 General 43 PC mode 45 SPECIFICATIONS 48 LICENSES ...

Page 4: ...ccessories y y Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span y y Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty y y The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model y y Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions CAUTION NOTE Remote contr...

Page 5: ...ttons button Description MODE Selects the mode Programme Volume INPUT Programme Scrolls through the saved programmes Volume Adjust the volume level INPUT Changes the input source Adjusts the mode button level DC IN HDMI RGB IN PC AV IN VIDEO MONO AUDIO L R USB 5 V 0 5 A Remote Control Sensor Connection panel See p 35 y y Standby Light Lighting On Turned off Lighting Off Turned on y y Power Button ...

Page 6: ...cking material that the Monitor set originally came in y y Before moving or lifting the Monitor set disconnect the power cord and all cables y y Hold the top and bottom of the Monitor set frame firmly Make sure not to hold the transparent part speaker or speaker grill area y y When holding the Monitor set the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches y y When transporti...

Page 7: ...nsington security system or visit http www kensington com Connect the Kensington security system cable between the TV and a table The Kensington security system is optional You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores y y It s a head fixed model and prohibited from adjusting the angle y y If you try to adjust the angle forcibly It can be damaged NOTE WARNING y y Do not carry ...

Page 8: ... in accordance with VESA Standards 2 If you use screw longer than standard the TV might be damaged internally 3 If you use improper screw the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position In this case LG Electronics is not responsible for it 4 VESA compatible only with respect to screw mounting interface dimensions and mounting screw specifications Model 22MN42A VESA A x B 75 x 75 Standa...

Page 9: ...anty y y 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 y y Use the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications y y The wall mount kit includes an installation manual and necessary parts y y The wall mount bracket is optional You can obtain additional accessories from y...

Page 10: ...old and new batteries as this may damage the remote control INPUT POWER TV PC MUTE PSM LIST Q VIEW MENU EXIT ARC MARK OK PR PR VOL VOL SSM I II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TEXT POWER Turns the TV on or off MUTE Mutes all sounds TV PC Selects TV or PC mode PSM Recalls your preferred picture setting LIST See p 15 Displays the programme table INPUT See p 17 Selects the input mode Number buttons Enters number...

Page 11: ...K PR PR VOL VOL SSM I II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SIZE MIX TIME TEXT REVEAL INDEX MODE UPDATE Q MENU EXIT HOLD ARC MARK USBVOL USBVOL OK PR PR VOL VOL SIZE MIX TIME TEXT REVEAL INDEX MODE UPDATE Programme Selects a programme y y If you lose Remote Control then you need to purchase replacement unit as only the POWER CHANNEL VOLUME and INPUT keys operate on Front TV Panel NOTE VOL Adjusts the volume leve...

Page 12: ...enna socket with 2 RF cables 75 ohm y y Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs y y If the image quality is poor install a signal amplifier properly to improve the image quality y y If the image quality is poor with an antenna connected aim the antenna to the proper direction y y Visit http AntennaWeb org for more information about the antenna and cable connection NOTE y y Make sure not to be...

Page 13: ... the best quality for your home environment select Home Use mode y y Store Demo mode is suitable for the retail environment y y If you select Store Demo mode the previously customized settings will switch to the default settings of Store Demo in 5 minutes If you do not complete the initial setting it will appear whenever you access the TV 3 The initial setting screen appears if you access the TV f...

Page 14: ...V off Press on the Remote control or on the TV Manually setting up programmes Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire 1 Press MENU to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Manual Tuning and press OK 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TV System 5 Pre...

Page 15: ...r press OK Favourite programme is a convenient feature that lets you quikly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in between programmes 1 Press MENU to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Programme Edit and press OK 4 Press the Navigation buttons to ...

Page 16: ...ed in the same way as in 4 3 but is magnified to the left and right Zoom 1 2 The following selection will allow you to view the picture without any alteration while filling the entire screen However the top and bottom of the picture will be cropped Just Scan Original Using additional options Adjusting aspect ratio Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing ARC while you are...

Page 17: ... you want to change Language y y If you do not finish the set up Installation Guide by pressing EXIT or if you time out on the OSD On Screen Display the installation menu will continuously appear until the set up is completed whenever the Monitor set is switched on NOTE Locking the buttons on the TV Lock the buttons on the TV to prevent any unwanted operations or accidents by children 1 Press MENU...

Page 18: ...licker This is normal y y Some red green or blue spots may appear on the screen This is normal NOTE RGB connection Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to the TV Connect the PC and the TV with the D sub 15 pin cable as shown the following illustrations To transmit an audio signal connect an optional audio cable in TV y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws...

Page 19: ...the normal environment Cinema Optimizes the video image for the cinematic look and enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater 5 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU 6 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU Option Description Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight If you...

Page 20: ...Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Sound Mode and press OK 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a sound mode you want and press OK 5 Select and adjust following options and then press OK 5 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU 6 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU Option Description Resolution Sel...

Page 21: ...orking When such device is suddenly separated or unplugged the stored files or the USB storage device may be damaged y y Please do not connect the USB storage device which was artificially maneuvered on the PC The device may cause the product to malfunction or fail to be played Never forget to use only a USB storage device which has normal music files image files y y Please use only a USB storage ...

Page 22: ...t work properly y y USB storage devices below USB 2 0 are supported as well y y When a broken file is played in the USB storage the TV may turn off or work abnormally y y If picture size is bigger than the recommended size the picture quality would be bad y y USB file folder number has limitation 648 at each folder Browsing files Access the Photo or Music lists and browse files 1 Connect a USB sto...

Page 23: ...and press OK 2 Pressthe Navigation buttons to scroll to Photo List and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to select Drive1 to access the connected USB storage device 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a folder you want and press OK 5 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a file you want and press OK A pop up window will appears 6 View photos by using the following menus Menu Desc...

Page 24: ... a photo if the resolution of the rotated width is larger than the supported resolution size Delete Deletes a photo Option y y Slide Speed Selects a slideshow speed Fast Normal Slow y y Music Album Selects a music folder for the background music NOTE You cannot change the music folder while the background music is playing Hide Hides the option window To display the options press OK Menu Descriptio...

Page 25: ...ot in use for some time during playback the information box as a screensaver will appear to prevent image burn To return to the Music list screen press MENU or EXIT NOTE 7 Control playback by using the following buttons Button Description Stops playback Plays a music file and Pauses or resumes playback Skips to the next file Skips to the previous file Time elapsed Duration Folder name file name ...

Page 26: ...hed press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU MENU EXIT HOLD ARC MARK USBVOL USBVOL OK PR PR VOL VOL SIZE MIX TIME TEXT REVEAL INDEX MODE UPDATE SETUP OPTION PICTURE AUDIO TIME USB AUDIO See p 30 Adjusts the sound quality effect or volume level PICTURE See p 28 Adjusts the image size quality or effect TIME See p 32 Sets the time date or Timer feature SETUP See p 27 Sets up and edi...

Page 27: ... to the previous level press MENU 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU The available SETUP settings are described in the following Setting Description Auto Tuning Tunes and stores all available programmes through antennas or cable inputs See p 14 Manual Tuning Tunes and stores the programmes you want manually See p 14 Programme Edit Edit the pregramme ...

Page 28: ...id Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast brightness Colour and sharpness Standard Adjusts the image for the normal environment Cinema Optimizes the video image for a cinematic look to enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater Screen Customizes the PC display options in RGB mode Option Resolution Selects a proper resolution See Specification See p 45 for t...

Page 29: ...to adjust the overall colour of the screen to the feeling you want Dynamic Contrast Off Low High Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker Dynamic Colour Off Low High Adjusts screen colours so that they look livelier richer and clearer This feature enhances hue saturation...

Page 30: ...e between the left and right speakers according to your room environment Sound Mode Selects one of the preset sound modes or customize each option in each mode Mode Standard Select when you want standard quality sound Music Select when you listen to music Cinema Select when you watch movies NOTE If sound quality or volume is not at the level you want it is recommended to use a separate home theate...

Page 31: ...to each loudspeaker Nicam Reception If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception high quality NICAM Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex digital sound can be received Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received 1 When NICAM mono is received you can select NICAM MONO or MONO 2 When NICAM stereo is received you can select NICAM STEREO or MONO If the...

Page 32: ...matically To use this function you should set the current time and date in the Clock menu NOTE y y If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on by the On Time feature the TV enters the Standby mode automatically y y If you set the On Time feature and turn the TV off by pressing Main power switch the On Time feature will not work To activate the On Time feature the TV must be...

Page 33: ...the TV settings to suit your preference The initial setup screen will appear when you turn on the TV for the first time Setting Mode Setting Selects Home Use mode for the home environment Selects Store Demo mode for the retail environment Factory Reset This function initializes all settings OPTION settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and...

Page 34: ... option you want and press OK To return to the previous level press MENU 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press MENU The available usb settings are described in the following Setting Description Photo List You can view photo files on USB storage device See p 23 Music List You can play music files on USB storage device See p 24 USB Photo List Music List Move O...

Page 35: ...ers or cameras gaming devices and other external devices NOTE y y 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 supplied with the connected device y y The external device connection may differ from the model Connect external devices to the TV by refe...

Page 36: ...llustration 2 Check the connection type of the external device 3 Go to the appropriate illustration and check the connection details NOTE If you connect a gaming device to the TV use the cable supplied with the gaming device HDMI See p 37 Composite See p 37 RGB See p 18 HDMI See p 37 Composite See p 37 Composite See p 37 HDMI See p 37 Composite See p 37 Memory storage See p 37 Memory card reader S...

Page 37: ...th the HDMI cable as shown on the following illustration HDMI OUT USB 5 V 0 5 A MONO AUDIO L R L Composite connection Transmits the 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 USB 5 V SB 0 5 A MONO AUDIO L R MONO AUDIO L R Connecting to a USB Connect a USB storage device such...

Page 38: ...dline The first page number indicates your selection while the second shows the current page displayed Press the TEXT or EXIT button to switch off teletext The previous mode reappears Simple Text Page selection 1 Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the NUMBER buttons If during selection you press a wrong number you must complete the three digit number and then re enter the c...

Page 39: ... three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FASTEXT mode 4 The or button can be used to select the preceding or following page Top Text The user guide displays four fields red green yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block Block Group Page Selection 1 With the Blue button you can progress from block to b...

Page 40: ...o hold or change the sub page press the RED GREEN Navigation buttons or NUMBER buttons Displays the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture To switch the TV picture off press this button again Selects double height text Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page Press this button again to return to the normal display T...

Page 41: ...N y y Do not push rub or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object as this may result in scratches on the screen and image distortions y y Do not use any chemicals such as waxes benzene alcohol thinners insecticides air fresheners lubricants as these may as these may damage the screen s finish and cause discolorations MAINTENANCE Cabinet and stand To remove dust wipe the cabinet with ...

Page 42: ...location y y Test the wall power outlet plug another product s power cord into the outlet where the product s power cord was plugged in Picture appears slowly after switching on y y This is normal the image is muted during the product startup process Please contact your service centre if the picture has not appeared after five minutes No Colour poor colour or poor picture y y Adjust Colour in menu...

Page 43: ...lution When the user changes the picture settings the TV automatically converts back to the initial settings after a certain period of time y y It means that the TV is currently set to Store Demo mode To switch to Home use mode you should do the followings From the TV Menu choose OPTION Choose Mode Setting Choose Home use Now you have completed switching to the Home use mode PC mode No image is di...

Page 44: ...reen white or black Colour may appear on the screen which can be attributable to the unique characteristics of the LCD panel It is not a malfunction of the LCD The screen image looks abnormal Problem Resolution Is the screen position wrong y y Adjust the Position menu in OSD From the TV Menu Choose PICTURE Choose Screen Adjusts Position y y A See if the video card resolution and frequency are supp...

Page 45: ...Separate Sync Input Connector RF CVBS RGB HDMI USB JPEG MP3 Power Rated Voltage 19 V 2 0 A Power Consumption On Mode 27 W typ Sleep Mode 1 W RGB Off Mode 0 5 W AC DC Adapter Manufacturer LG Innotek Model PSAB L204B Manufacturer Lien Chang Model LCAP25B Dimensions Width x Height x Depth Weight 508 5mm X 388 2mm X 144 9mm 3kg Environmental conditions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 10 C to ...

Page 46: ...c Input Connector RF CVBS RGB HDMI USB JPEG MP3 Power Rated Voltage 19 V 2 0 A Power Consumption On Mode 30 W typ Sleep Mode 1 W RGB Off Mode 0 5 W AC DC Adapter Manufacturer LG Innotek Model PSAB L101A Manufacturer Lite On Model PA 1650 64 Dimensions Width x Height x Depth Weight 558 6mm x 415 1mm x 144 9mm 3 8 kg Environmental conditions Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 10 C to 35 C 20 t...

Page 47: ...02 108 0 1366 x 768 47 71 59 79 85 5 NOTE y y There may be interference relating to resolution vertical pattern contrast or brightness in PC mode Change the PC mode to another resolution or change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear If the refresh rate of the PC graphic card can not be changed change the PC graphic card or c...

Page 48: ...ons LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model For more information of the licenses visit www lg com HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ...

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Page 50: ...ns before using the product Keep the Owner s Manual CD in an accessible place for future reference The model and serial number of the TV is located on the back and one side of the TV Record it below should you ever need service MODEL SERIAL ...

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