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OWNER’S MANUAL

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29UT55D

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Page 1: ...www lg com OWNER S MANUAL LED TV LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV and retain it for future reference 29UT55D ...

Page 2: ...connection 27 Connecting a USB Device 28 Connecting to a PC 29 HDMI connection 30 Display Port connection 31 REMOTE CONTROL 32 INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE 34 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 34 Accessing the Main Menus 34 TV Component AV 49 Time MachineReady function 53 HDMI1 HDMI2 DisplayPort 61 MAINTENANCE 61 Cleaning Your TV 61 Screen and frame 61 Cabinet and stand 61 Power cord 62 Preventing Image burn...

Page 3: ...of DivX LLC 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 VESA VESA logo Display Port Compliance Logo and Display Port Compliance Logo for dual mode source are all registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association MaxxAudio and additional MAXX trademarks are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Waves ...

Page 4: ...ct the local dealer where you purchased your product The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item CAUTION 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 NOTE y y The items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model y y Product specification...

Page 5: ...ries AAA See p 31 CD Owner s Manual Software Guides Cards Stand Body See p 10 11 Stand Base See p 11 Stand Screws 2 EA M4 x L10 See p 10 12 Stand Screw cover See p 10 12 Power Cord See p 13 AC DC Adapter See p 13 Cable Holder See p 14 HDMI Cable See p 23 29 ...

Page 6: ...stick 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 However if the Menu button is on the screen pressing the joystick button will let you exit the Menu 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 Volume Contro...

Page 7: ...d 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 Input Exit PIP Monitor Off Menu 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Input Changes the input source 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 PIP Turns the PIP mode on or off 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Monitor Off Turns the power off 입력 나가기 PIP 화면 꺼짐 메뉴 Menu Configures the s...

Page 8: ... the TV disconnect the power cord and all cables y y When holding the TV the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches y y Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly Make sure not to hold the transparent part y y When transporting the TV do not expose the TV to jolts or excessive vibration y y When transporting the TV keep the TV upright never turn the TV on its sid...

Page 9: ...cause it to fall off its stand resulting in damage or injury y y Do not carry the TV upside down by holding the stand body as this may cause it to fall off resulting in damage or injury y y The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product ...

Page 10: ... y y When attaching the stand to the TV set place the screen facing down on a cush ioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches 2 Turn the screw to the right into the back of the stand body and close the Stand Screw Cover Stand Screw Cover NOTE y y If you don t fasten the screw tightly TV will fall down and get damaged y y Tighten the screws firmly to prevent the TV from tiltin...

Page 11: ... Detaching the Stand 1 Turn the screw to the left and then pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body 3 Fix the Stand Base to the Stand Body and turn the screws on the Stand Base to the right Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base ...

Page 12: ...the Stand Body from the TV Stand Body Stand Hinge CAUTION y y When detaching the stand to the TV set place the screen facing down on a cush ioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches CAUTION y y To remove the stand screw cover use a screwdriver coin or similar object y y Removing the cover by hand may cause injury Stand Screw Cover ...

Page 13: ...y Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat as this may result in fire or other dam age y y Disconnect the power cord first and then move or install the TV Otherwise electric shock may occur Adjusting the angle of the TV to suit view y y Tilt from 5 to 20 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view Front Rear 5 20 WARNING y y When you adjust the angle do not hold the bu...

Page 14: ...ch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the TV y y Be careful not to press the screen with your fingers or palm Tidying cables 1 Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable holder 2 Place the cable on the hook located on the stand base Cable Holder ...

Page 15: ...e the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide If you intend to mount the TV to a wall attach Wall mounting interface optional parts to the back of the TV When you install the TV using the wall mounting interface optional parts attach it carefully so it will not drop 1 If you use screw longer than standard the TV might be damaged internally 2 If you use improper screw the p...

Page 16: ...t Pad Back Cover Max 8mm NOTE 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 your local dealer y y The length of screws may differ depending on the wall mount Be sure to use the proper length y y For more informat...

Page 17: ...ndby Light 待機顯示燈 If you select On 開啟 the TV turns on the Standby Light 待機顯示燈 in the front panel when the TV is off 自動選擇頻道 Scans and saves available programmes automatically NOTE y y For those countries without confirmed DTV broadcasting standards some DTV features might not work depending on the DTV broadcasting environment y y To display images in the best quality for your home environment select...

Page 18: ... for a few second The Standby Light is turned on CAUTION y y Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when you do not use the TV for a long period of time NOTE y y You can also switch the TV from PC mode to TV mode press TV PC y y You can also access Factory Reset by accessing OPTION in the main menus ...

Page 19: ...e currently watching 3 Displays the broadcasting type icon e g HD Dolby Digital etc 4 Displays the current date and time 5 Displays the current programme schedule or the entire programme list 6 Displays the information of programme you are currently watching 7 Displays the running time of the programme Displays the progress including start and end times of the programme 8 Displays the available fu...

Page 20: ...V ඖGaG ඔGaG oktpX oktpX Sub Off TV Move OK Back Component HDMI2 DisplayPort While watching PIP press the PIP SETTINGS button on the remote control to display the Sub Menu 1 TV PC 4 5 6 7 8 9 LIST SUBTITLE TEXT SETTINGS Q MENU EXIT AD INFO T OPT Q VIEW P 0 FAV GUIDE MUTE 2 3 INPUT TV RAD REC PIP SETTINGS ⶸ ⶼ ⶺ ⶾ 57 Move OK Back PIP Sub Size Position Audio Ratio Transparency East control Function PI...

Page 21: ...tom left or bottom right This function is disabled when the size is set to Balanced Audio Selects the audio input Only the items that are available under the current combination are enabled PIP Main PIP Sub Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of PIP Sub This function is enabled when Size is set to Balanced Transparency Sets the opacity of PIP Off 25 50 75 This function is disabled when Size is set to Bala...

Page 22: ...gardless of the order of the TV port Connecting an antenna 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 Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an RF cable 75 Ω CAUTION y y Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the RF cable Copper wire y y Complete all connections instructio...

Page 23: ...cable to the HDMI input and a digital broadcast receiver connect the HDMI output Video with sound output y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 y y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the con nected device to PCM y y Using a non standard HDMI cable may cause a problem with some of the functions ...

Page 24: ... illustration To display images by using progressive scan make sure to use a component cable NOTE y y If cables are installed incorrectly image is displayed as black and white or abnormal colour y y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding colour connection y y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select component DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box VCR HD STB Gaming device Not...

Page 25: ... to the TV Connect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown on the following illustration NOTE y Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding colour connection y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select AV DVD Blu Ray HD Cable Box VCR HD STB Gaming device Not Provided ...

Page 26: ... to an external device Connect the TV with the headphone as shown on the following illustration NOTE y y AUDIO menu items are disabled when connecting a headphone y y Headphone impedance 16 y y Max audio output of headphone 2 5 mW to 5 5 mW y y Headphone jack size 0 35 cm Not Provided Headphone ...

Page 27: ...MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the TV and select input as USB to use various multimedia files NOTE y y It may not work when USB 3 0 devices are connected 1 The USB port provides 0 5A electric current If you need more electric current in the case of an HDD use a separate power adaptor Not Provided Not Provided USB HDD1 ...

Page 28: ... the TV on when the set is cold the screen may flicker This is normal y y Some red green or blue spots may appear on the screen This is normal y y Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen y y Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn Use a screensaver if possible y y When con...

Page 29: ...rol to select either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 y y Using a DVI to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues y y If the PC is connected through a HDMI the device may cause compatibility issues y y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the con nected device to PCM y y Using a non standard HDMI cable may cause a problem with some of the functions It is...

Page 30: ... your PC y Dolby Digital and DTS are not supported If no sound is coming out set the audio output of the con nected device to PCM y Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select DisplayPort y Using a DP to HDMI or DP to DVI cable may cause compatibility issues y HDMI signals are not converted to DP signals If you use a DP to HDMI cable you can watch your media on a PC or other device with...

Page 31: ...itle in digital mode By pressing the AD button audio descriptions function will be enabled Selects TV or PC mode Changes the input source Number buttons Enters numbers Accesses the saved programme list Returns to the previously viewed programme Accesses your favourite programme list Shows programme guide Mutes all sounds Adjusts the volume level Scrolls through the saved programmes Moves to the pr...

Page 32: ...t Explorer version the installation methods are the same INSTALLING LG MONITOR SOFTWARE Insert the the Manual CD included in the product package into your PC s CD driver and install the LG Monitor Software 3 Follow the instructions to proceed with the installation 4 Check I accept the terms of the agreement on the License Agreement screen and then click the Next button 5 Select the programme that ...

Page 33: ...e This program is not supported in Clone Mode Extended Mode is not supported when using a single display NOTE 1 If you run Screen Split the Screen Split icon appears in the system tray at the right bottom of the PC screen 2 Right click the Screen Split icon and select a layout you want 6 The LG Monitor Software starts the installation as shown below 7 The program you selected on the FUNCTION page ...

Page 34: ...f the following menus and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press BACK PICTURE Adjusts the image size quality or effect AUDIO Adjusts the sound quality effect or volume level SETUP Sets up and edit programmes TIME Sets the time date or Timer feature LOCK Locks or u...

Page 35: ...ne tune picture mode SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Colour Temp First select a Picture Mode of your choice Depending on the input signal or other picture settings the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ Backlight Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the LCD panel Contrast Adjusts the Colour contrast and brightn...

Page 36: ... signals Black Level Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen to suit the black level of the input picture by using the blackness black level of the screen Real Cinema Optimizes the screen for movie viewing Motion Eye Care This feature is available on certain models only Saves power consumption by adjusting the brightness corresponding to the movement of the image on the screen To reset p...

Page 37: ...ted sound mode Standard Suitable for all types of video News Music Cinema Sport Soccer Game Sets audio optimized for a specific genre soccer This feature is available in certain countries only News This feature is available on certain models only Using the Sound Effect function SETTINGS AUDIO Sound Effect the user can select various sound effects Sound Effect function is available only for Standar...

Page 38: ...V Audio Setting function SETTINGS AUDIO DTV Audio Setting Depending on model When an input signal comprises different audio signals this function allows you to select the audio type you want If set to AUTO the search order is HE AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital MPEG and output is produced in the first Audio Format found In Italy Latvia Lithuania only the search order is HE AAC Dolby Digital MPEG Do...

Page 39: ...dth To edit programmes SETTINGS SETUP Programme Edit Edits the saved programmes Watch add remove favourite programme register delete programme block unblock programme skip edit programme number and satellite sorting etc of the selected programme To view programme information Press INFO button Displays information on current programme and or current time etc Press GUIDE button In Digital mode only ...

Page 40: ...et by remote control and not by the button on the TV Even though Key Lock is set to ON TV s buttons can turn on the power LOCK TIME To set current time SETTINGS TIME Clock Checks or changes the time while watching TV Auto Synchronizes the TV clock to the digital time information sent by the TV station Manual Sets the time and date manually if the auto setup does not correspond to the current time ...

Page 41: ...try Sets the country that the TV uses TV settings are changed according to the broadcast environment of the selected country If the country setting is changed the Auto Tuning information screen may appear In a country that Digital broadcasting regulation isn t fixed some DTV functions may not work depending on digital broadcasting circumstances To set Hard of Hearing SETTINGS OPTION Hard of Hearin...

Page 42: ... the update progress window appears for a short time and disappears y y Depending on model The latest version can be obtained via the digital broadcast signal or an inter net connection y y Changing the programme while downloading the software via a digital broadcast signal interrupts the download process Returning to the initial programme allows downloading to resume y y If software is not update...

Page 43: ...B HDDs it is recommended that you use devices with a rated voltage of less than 5 V and a rated current of less than 500 mA y y It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB HDDs of 1 TB or less y y If a USB HDD with power saving function does not work properly turn the power off and on For more information refer to the user manual of the USB HDD y y Data in the USB sto...

Page 44: ...G 2 Audio MPEG 1 Layer I II MPEG 1 Layer III MP3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus AAC vob Video MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital MPEG 1 Layer I II DVD LPCM mpg mpeg mpe Video MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 1 Layer I II DTS Depending on model Available music file mp3 Bit rate 32 Kbps 320 Kbps Sample freq 16 kHz 48 kHz Support MPEG1 MPEG2 Layer2 Layer3 AAC Bit rate Free Format Sample freq 8 kHz 48 kHz Support A...

Page 45: ... display than JPEG y y The 3D function may differ depending on the model Items to note when playing videos y y Some subtitles created by users may not work properly y y The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder For subtitles to display correctly the video and subtitle files must have the same name y y We do not support any stream that contains GMC Global Motion Compensation ...

Page 46: ...his may be caused by strong electronic interference If this is the case turn off any mobile phones hair dryers or electric drills The screen display freezes or does not work properly during a digital broadcast This may occur in case of a weak signal or unstable reception Adjust the antenna orientation and cable connections If the signal strength or quality is low on Manual Tuning check with the TV...

Page 47: ... In Language set Language Audio Language to the language of your choice Even if you change the language on Audio you can go back to the default setup once you turn off the power or change the programme There is no sound when connected to an HDMI USB source Make sure that the High Speed HDMI or HDMI cable is high speed Check that the USB cable is version 2 0 or higher Use only regular music mp3 fil...

Page 48: ... the file extension is supported The file is invalid The above error message appears mean Sound video or subtitles is not normal Make sure that the file replays normally on the computer s video player Check for damaged files Check if My Media can support the selected file y y For information on requesting service refer to the following menu This feature is available on certain models only SETTINGS...

Page 49: ...ll broadcasts are protected by copyright so you may need to receive permission from the appropri ate copyright owners before reproducing or playing back these broadcasts If a user records audio or video using this device the recordings must be for personal use only Selling transferring or renting recordings protected by copyright is prohibited y y You must connect a USB HDD storage device to use t...

Page 50: ... recording and check that the programme has been recorded before turning the TV off y Some functions may not be available while recording is in progress Stopping Recording When the progress bar appears press the Recording stop button Alternatively you may select the Stop Option button on the progress bar or press the REC button on the remote control and select Stop recording Modifying the recordin...

Page 51: ...ess bar that appears Select schedule by program You can select a programme to execute remind or scheduled recording Manual Timer You can select a date time and channel to execute remind or scheduled recording y The OK button operation may vary depending on the country y When no Programme Guide is available only the Manual scheduling menu is displayed y The length of the scheduled recording should ...

Page 52: ... created on your region using the Live Playback feature will be deleted y y Use the left or right navigation button on the remote control to rewind or fast forward the current video by 10 seconds Connecting a USB HDD Device for Time Machine Ready 1 Prepare a USB HDD storage device 2 Connect the USB HDD device to the USB port on the side or back of the TV 3 Set Live Playback mode to On y y The Time...

Page 53: ... Each option is described below Menu Description Easy control Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume level Input Changes the input source Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio Function Adjusts SES picture mode and MaxxAudio PIP Displays the screens of two input modes on one TV Screen Picture Adjusts the sharpness black level and response time of th...

Page 54: ... for subtitles at 1080p 1 1 The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original NOTE y y The display may look the same for Wide Original and 1 1 options at the recommended resolution 2560 x 1080 y y The ratio is disabled in the interlaced signal ⶸ ⶼ ⶺ ⶾ 1 1 Move OK Back Wide Ratio Original Cinema1 Cinema2 Ratio Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scr...

Page 55: ...to save energy according to the SES high efficiency Low Enables the SES function which allows you to save energy according to the SES low efficiency Off Disables the SES function Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element The Colour mode of the main menu can be adjusted Reader 1 Adjusts the screen to improve the visual effects to read the news if you want to make the screen brighte...

Page 56: ...INGS to access the main menus 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press BACK HDMI1 y y on page 20 for the setting of that option PIP function section for more information ...

Page 57: ...ture Description Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen Black Level Sets the offset level for HDMI only Offset as a reference for a video signal this is the darkest Colour the TV can display High The picture of the screen gets brighter Low The picture of the screen gets darker Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen For a normal environment...

Page 58: ...ge is displayed and vice versa Colour Temp Selects the factory default picture Colour Custom You can customize the picture Colour Warm Sets the screen Colour to a reddish tone Medium Sets the screen Colour between a red and blue tone Cool Sets the screen Colour to a bluish tone Red Green Blue You can customize the picture Colour using Red Green and Blue Colours Six Colour Meets the user requiremen...

Page 59: ... to the previous menu press BACK Each option is described below Menu Settings Description Language Sets the menu screen to the desired language Standby Light Turns the power indicator on the front side of the TV on off On The Standby Light is automatically turned on Off The Standby Light is turned off Key Lock Prevents incorrect key input On Key input is disabled Off Key input is enabled Settings ...

Page 60: ...croll to the setting or option you want and press OK 4 When you are finished press EXIT When you return to the previous menu press BACK Reset Easy control Do you want to reset your settings Reset Function Cancel PIP Screen Settings Reset Move Ok Back Each option is described below Menu Reset Description Do you want to reset your settings Reset Resets to the default settings Cancel Cancel the reset...

Page 61: ... clean and dry cloth CAUTION y y Do not push rub or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object as this may result in scratch es 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 damage the screen s finish and cause discolourations Cabinet and stand To remove dust wipe the cabinet w...

Page 62: ...nd become a permanent disfigurement on the screen This is image burn or burn in and not covered by the war ranty y y If the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4 3 for a long period of time image burn may occur on the let terboxed area of the screen y y Avoid displaying a fixed image on the TV screen for a long period of time 2 or more hours for LCD to prevent image burn ...

Page 63: ...ime may cause dam age to the screen resulting in the retention of the image y y Use a screen saver to protect the screen when using the product for a prolonged period of time The display is discoloured 16 Colour y y Set the Colour to 24 bit true Colour or higher In Windows go to Control Panel Display Settings Colour Quality The screen Colour is unstable or the images are displayed in only one Colo...

Page 64: ...y kHz NOTE y y Check if the graphics card s resolution or frequency is within the range allowed by the Product and set to the recommended optimal resolution in Control Panel Display Settings y y Failing to set the graphics card to the recommended optimal resolution may result in blurred text a dimmed screen a truncated display area or misalignment of the display y y The configuration procedure may...

Page 65: ...Type Digital Input Connector TV Component AV CVBS HDMI 2 USB DP Power Rated Voltage 19 V 3 2 A Power Consumption On Mode 42 W typ Off Mode 0 5 W AC DC Adapter Manufacturer LIEN CHANG Model LCAP39 Manufacturer APD Model DA 65G19 In AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Out DC 19 V 3 42 A Tilt Tilt Range 5 to 20 Dimensions Width x Height x Depth Weight With Stand 703 0 mm x 414 2 mm x 213 2 mm 5 6 kg Without Stand ...

Page 66: ...5 750 59 940 60 000 720 x 576 15 625 50 000 720 x 480 31 470 31 500 59 940 60 000 720 x 576 31 250 50 000 1280 x 720 44 960 45 000 37 500 59 940 60 000 50 000 1920 x 1080 33 720 33 750 28 125 56 250 67 432 67 500 59 940 60 000 50 000 50 000 59 940 60 000 Component port connecting information Component ports on the TV Y PB PR Video output ports on DVD player Y PB PR Y B Y R Y Y Cb Cr Y Pb Pr NOTE y...

Page 67: ...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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