ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL LED TV* * LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV and retain it for future reference. 28MN30D www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH 3 LICENSES 29 REMOTE CONTROL 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 31 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 31 Accessing main menus 32 USING THE USER GUIDE 32 32 32 Accessing User Guide menu.
LICENSES 3 LICENSES 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 plays DivX video. Visit divx.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ENGLISH 1 Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included. 2 Attach the stand to the TV. 3 Connect an external device to the TV. NOTE Image shown may differ from your TV. yy Your TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. yy The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are yy using. New features may be added to this TV in the future.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH 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. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH Remote control. Batteries (AAA). Stand Base. CD (Owner's Manual). Cards. (See p.29, See p.30) (See p.11) or Power Cord. AC-DC Adapter. ( Depending on the country ) (See p.13) AC-DC Adapter. ( Depending on the country ) (See p.13) (See p.13) or Cable Tie. Isolator (See p.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 7 NOTE 1. Connect to TV. Wall ANTENNA/ CABLE IN Cable / Antenna or Isolator 2. Connect to Set-Top box. Connect one end of the isolator to cable/antenna jack and the other to TV set or set-top box. “Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the mains connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective earthing - and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a fire hazard.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons ENGLISH Remote Control Sensor Standby Light yyLighting On : When Power is turned off yyLighting Off : When Power is turned on OK SETTINGS INPUT Touch Buttons Touch buttons Description Scrolls through the saved programmes. Adjusts the volume level. OK Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input. SETTINGS Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. INPUT Changes the input source. /I Turns the power on or off.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 9 ENGLISH Connection panel (See p.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV ENGLISH 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. When holding the TV, the screen should face yy away from you to prevent the screen from scratches. 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 11 Setting up the TV Attaching the Stand Base Detaching the Stand Base 1 1 NOTE Stand Base When Detaching the stand from TV, Detach the stand with lifting up the lever in the direction of the arrow. 2 2 CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth yy on the surface to protect the screen from damage. When attaching the stand to the TV, yy place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION ENGLISH Do not carry the monitor upside-down yy as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury. The illustration shows a general example yy of installation and may look different from the actual product.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table 13 2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord ENGLISH to a wall outlet. 1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. Leave a 10 cm (4 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm or CAUTION Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur. CAUTION Do not place the TV near or on sources of heat, as this may result in fire or other damage.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables ENGLISH Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable tie. 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. NOTE The Kensington security system is optional.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a wall 15 5 Please use VESA standard as below. VESA (A x B) Standard screw Number of screws Wall mount bracket (optional) 10 cm 10 cm 784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under yy * 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 yy * Please use VESA standard wall mount pad and screws.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION ENGLISH Disconnect the power cord first, and then yy move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted yy wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and yy contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Do not over tighten the screws as this may yy cause damage to the TV and void your warranty. Use the screws and wall mounts that meet yy the VESA standard.
WATCHING TV 17 WATCHING TV When you access the TV for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings. 1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet. 2 Press on the TV or power button on the remote control to turn the TV on. The Standby Light is turned off. NOTE When the TV is in Power saving mode, the Standby Light turns amber. 3 The initial setting screen appears if you access the TV for the first time.
WATCHING TV NOTE ENGLISH For those countries without confirmed DTV broadcasting standards, some DTV features might not yy work, depending on the DTV broadcasting environment. When France is selected for Country, the initial password is not ‘0’, ‘0’, ‘0’, ‘0’ but ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’, ‘4’. yy To display images in the best quality for your home environment, select Home Use mode. yy Store Demo mode is suitable for the retail environment.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 19 MAKING CONNECTIONS NOTE If you record a TV program on a DVD recorder or VCR, make sure to connect the TV signal input yy cable to the TV through a DVD recorder or VCR. For more information about recording, refer to the manual supplied with the connected device. The external device connection may differ from the model. yy Connect external devices to the TV regardless of the order of the TV port.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming device ENGLISH Connect a HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming device to the TV and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI connection HDMI is the best way to connect a device. Transmits the 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 on the following illustration. NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 21 HDMI to DVI connection NOTE If you do not use an optional external speaker, connect the external device to the TV with the optional yy audio cable. When using the HDMI/DVI cable, only Single link is supported. yy (Not Provided) (Not Provided) DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB / Gaming device ENGLISH Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the HDMI to DVI cable as shown in the following illustration.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Component connection ENGLISH Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the component cable as shown on the following illustration. To display images by using progressive scan, make sure to use the component cable. NOTE If cables are installed incorrectly, it could cause the image to display in black and white or with yy distorted color.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 23 Composite connection NOTE Check to ensure the cable are matched with the corresponding color connection. (Not Provided) DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB / Gaming device ENGLISH Transmits the analogue video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown on the following illustration.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Euro Scart connection ENGLISH Transmits the video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the Euro Scart cable as shown on the following illustration. To display images by using progressive scan, make sure to use the Euro Scart cable. Output Type Current input mode Digital TV Analogue TV Component, AV, HDMI AV1 (TV Out1) Digital TV Analogue TV 1 TV Out : Outputs Analogue TV or Digital TV signals.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 25 Connecting to a USB or USB (Not Provided) Connecting to a CI Module View the encrypted (pay) services in digital TV mode. This feature is not available in all countries. NOTE Check if the CI module is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot in the right direction. If the module is yy not inserted properly, this can cause damage to the TV and the PCMCIA card slot.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC ENGLISH Your TV supports the Plug & Play* feature and has the built-in speakers with Virtual Surround that reproduces sound clearly with a rich bass. * Plug & Play: The function when a PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention. NOTE It is recommended to use the TV with the HDMI connection for the best image quality.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 27 HDMI connection NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. yy High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher. yy If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to PC or DVI mode. yy Supported HDMI Audio format: Dolby Digital, PCM (Up to 192 kHz, 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / yy 88 kHz /96 kHz / 176 kHz / 192 kHz, DTS Not supported.) (Not Provided) PC ENGLISH Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the TV.
MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI to DVI connection ENGLISH Transmits the digital video signal from your PC to the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with the HDMI to DVI cable as shown the following illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable. NOTE If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to DVI mode. yy If you do not use an optional external speaker, connect the PC to the TV with the optional audio cable.
REMOTE CONTROL 29 REMOTE CONTROL 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. Image shown may differ from your TV. (POWER) Turns the TV on or off. TV/RAD Selects Radio, TV and DTV programme. INPUT Selects the input mode. SUBTITLE Recalls your preferred subtitle in digital mode. AD Switches the Audio Description On or Off. PIP Turns the PIP mode on or off.
REMOTE CONTROL ENGLISH SETTINGS Accesses the main menus. Teletext buttons These buttons are used for teletext. INFO ⓘ Views the information of the currently program and the screen. Navigation buttons Scrolls through menus or options. OK Selects menus or options and confirms your input. Q.MENU Accesses the quick menus. BACK Returns to the previous level. SIMPLINK Accesses the AV devices connected with the HDMI cable through HDMI-CEC. Opens the SIMPLINK menu. TV/PC Selects TV or PC mode.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 31 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ENGLISH Accessing main menus 1 Press SETTINGS 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. BACK. When you return to the previous menu, press PICTURE Adjusts the image size, quality or effect. AUDIO Adjusts the sound quality, effect or volume level.
USING THE USER GUIDE ENGLISH USING THE USER GUIDE Accessing User Guide menu. Using the TV menu 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the RED button to access the Customer Support menus. 3 Press the Navigation button to scroll to User Image shown may differ from your TV. yy User Guide To use input device To set ODC (Over Driving Circuit) PROGRAMME Setting option you want and press OK. 5 When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press BACK.
MAINTENANCE 33 MAINTENANCE Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. yy When the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall yy outlet to prevent possible damage from lightning or power surges. Screen and frame To remove dust, wipe the surface with a dry and soft cloth.
MAINTENANCE Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen ENGLISH If a fixed image displays on the TV screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become yy a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This is “image burn” or “burn-in” and not covered by the warranty. If the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on the yy letterboxed area of the screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING 35 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH General Problem Resolution Cannot control the TV with the remote control. yy Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again. yy Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control. yy Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed ( to , to ). No image display and no sound is produced. yy Check if the product is turned on. yy Check if the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH Digital TV Analogue TV Television system DVB-T DVB-C PAL/SECAM B/G/D/K PAL-I/I’, SECAM L/L’1 Programme coverage VHF, UHF VHF: E2 to E12, UHF: E21 to E69, CATV: S1 to S21, HYPER: S21 to S47 Maximum number of 1,500 storable programmes 1 Except for Nordic countries(Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) Panel Video Signal Screen Type 700 mm Wide (28 inch) Visible diagonal size : 700 mm Pixel Pitch 0.445 mm (H) x 0.445 mm (V) Max.
SPECIFICATIONS Component supported mode HDMI (PC) supported mode Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Resolution Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 70.080 720 x 480 15.730 59.940 15.750 60.000 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 720 x 480 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 720 x 576 15.625 50.000 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 720 x 480 31.470 59.940 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 720 x 480 31.500 60.000 31.250 50.000 1024 x 768 48.363 60.
SPECIFICATIONS NOTE ENGLISH Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image may yy become permanently imprinted on the screen. Use a screen saver when possible. There may be interference relating to resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in PC mode. yy 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.
Make sure to read the Safety Precautions 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 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.
