LG 42LN5300 Owner's Manual

LG 42LN5300 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
LED TV
* LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your TV and retain it for future reference.
32LN530B
47LN5310
32LN5300
50LN5310
39LN5300
55LN5310
42LN5300
P/NO : MFL67651192 (1304-REV02)
32LN536B
42LN5400
47LN5400
50LN5400
55LN5400
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LED TV * LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV and retain it for future reference. 32LN530B 47LN5310 32LN536B 42LN5400 32LN5300 50LN5310 47LN5400 39LN5300 55LN5310 50LN5400 42LN5300 55LN5400 www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your product. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. WARNING/CAUTION Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Do not allow the television to become wet.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protect the power cord from being walked on CAUTION concerning the Power Cord or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience (Can differ by country): receptacles, and the point where they exit from the It is recommended that appliances be placed upon a apparatus.
  • Page 4 If you smell smoke or other odors coming from Do not attempt to modify this product in any way the TV, unplug the power cord and contact an without written authorization from LG Electronics. authorized service center. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dot Defect For USA and Canada The panel is a high technology product with resolution of two million to six million pixels. In a very few cases, you could see fine dots on FCC NOTICE the screen while you’re viewing the TV. Those dots are deactivated pixels and do not affect the This equipment has been tested and found to performance and reliability of the TV.
  • Page 6: Licenses

    LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL LICENSES WATCHING TV Turning the TV on for the first time OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROCEdURE EXTERNAL CONTROL dEVICE SETUP ASSEMBLING ANd PREPARING Unpacking Parts and Buttons Additional information of the manual...
  • Page 8: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE / ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING INSTALLATION PROCEdURE Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included. Attach the stand to the TV set. Connect an external device to the TV set. 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.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Remote Control, Batteries (AAA) Owner’s Manual, Power Cord (See p. 24) CD manual (For 32LN530B, 32/39/42LN5300, 47/50LN5310, 32LN536B, 42/47/50LN5400) Stand Body, Stand Base Stand Screws Desk-mount Screw (See p. 12) 3 EA, P5 x 25 (See p. 13) 4 EA, M4 x 14 (See p.
  • Page 10: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and Buttons Screen Speakers Buttons Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Button Description Scrolls through the saved channels. Adjusts the volume level. Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input. Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. (SETTINGS) Changes the input source.
  • Page 11: Additional Information Of The Manual

    Use at least two people to move a large TV. If the web page does not appear automatically, When transporting the TV by hand, hold the TV as access My computer and then click LG and index. shown in the following illustration. html to view the owner’s manual.
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Tv

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the TV You can mount your TV to a wall or attach the stand if you wish to place the TV on an entertainment center or other furniture. Attaching the stand If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, use the following instructions to attach the stand. CAUTION When attaching the stand to the TV set, place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches.
  • Page 13: Mounting On A Table

    The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Securing the TV to a table dealer. (For 32LN530B, 32/39/42LN5300, 47/50LN5310, 32LN536B, 42/47/50LN5400) Attach the TV to a table to prevent from tilting forward, damage, and potential injury.
  • Page 14: Tidying Cables

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables Securing the TV to a wall (optional) (Depending on model) Gather and bind the cables with the cable holder. Cable Holder Insert and tighten the eye-bolts, or TV brackets and CAUTION bolts on the back of the TV. Do not move the TV by holding the cable holder, - If there are bolts inserted at the eye-bolts position, as the cable holders may break, and injuries and...
  • Page 15: Mounting On A Wall

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a wall Wall mount bracket (optional) LSW130B An optional wall mount can be used with your LG Television. Consult with your local dealer for a wall mount that supports the VESA standard used by your LSW230B TV model.
  • Page 16: Making Connections

    MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect various external devices to the TV. Supported external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs, audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, gaming devices, and other external devices. For more information on external device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device. NOTE 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Hd Receiver, Dvd Player, Or Vcr

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Mobile Phone

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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. This only works with an MHL-enabled phones.
  • Page 19: Component Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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. Check to ensure the cables are matched with the corresponding color connection.
  • Page 20: Composite Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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. VIDEO/ AUDIO L/MONO...
  • Page 21: Connecting A Pc

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting a PC NOTE Use an HDMI connection for the best image quality. Depending upon the graphics card, DOS mode video may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast, or brightness. If noise 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.
  • Page 22: Connecting To An Audio System

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System (For LN530B, LN5300, LN5310, LN5400 series) You can use an optional external audio system instead of the built-in speaker. Digital Optical Audio Connection Transmits a digital audio signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device and the TV with the optical audio cable as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Usb Device

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory, external hard drive, or a USB memory card reader to the TV. (*Not Provided)
  • Page 24: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly. To install batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching the ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
  • Page 25 REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE Changes the image mode. FLASHBK INFO Shows information on the current program. SOUND AUDIO Changes the sound mode. SETTINGS Accesses the main menu. Q.MENU Accesses the quick menu. Navigation buttons (up/down/left/right) Scrolls through menus or options. Selects menus or options and confirms your input. BACK Returns to the previous screen.
  • Page 26: Watching Tv

    WATCHING TV WATCHING TV When the basic settings are complete, press the OK. NOTE Turning the TV on for the first time If you do not complete the initial setting, it will appear whenever the TV turns on. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet When you turn the TV on for the first time, the Initial when you do not use the TV for a long period of setting screen appears.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    6.4 kg (14.1 lbs) 8.6 kg (18.9 lbs) Current Value / Power consumption 1.3 A / 80 W 1.5 A / 100 W 42LN5300 MODELS (42LN5300-UB) 968 x 629 x 236 (mm) With stand 38.1 x 24.7 x 9.2 (inches)
  • Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS 47LN5400 (47LN5400-UA) 42LN5400 MODELS (42LN5400-UA) 47LN5310 (47LN5310-UB) 968 x 629 x 236 (mm) 1,080 x 694 x 264 (mm) With stand 38.1 x 24.7 x 9.2 (inches) 42.5 x 27.3 x 10.3 (inches) Dimensions (W x H x D) 968 x 579 x 79 (mm) 1,080 x 642 x 80.5 (mm) Without stand...
  • Page 29 60.053 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 1920 x 1080 67.50 60.00 For 32/39/42LN5300, 47/50/55LN5310, 15.73 59.94 720 x 480i 42/47/50/55LN5400 15.73 60.00 31.47 59.94 720 x 480p HDMI (DTV) supported mode 31.50 60.00 44.96...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General Problem Solution Cannot control the TV with the remote Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again. control. Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control. Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed ( No image display and no sound is Check if the product is turned on.
  • Page 31 The station signal may be weak. Aim the antenna to the proper direction. Check if there is local interferences such as an electrical appliance or power tool. EXTERNAL CONTROL dEVICE SETUP To obtain the external control device setup information, please visit www.lg.com.
  • Page 35 CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular purchases.
  • Page 36 The extended owner’s manuals that contain LG Customer Information Center information on the advanced features of this LG TV are located on the CD-ROM provided in an For inquires or comments, visit www.lg.com or call; electronic version. 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User...
  • Page 37: External Control Device Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Please read this manual carefully before operating the set and retain it for future reference. www.lg.com...
  • Page 38 KEY CODES KEY CODES • This feature is not available for all models. Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) CH +, PR + R/C Button Q.Menu R/C Button CH -, PR - R/C Button List, - (ATSC Only) R/C Button Volume + R/C Button...
  • Page 39: Usb To Serial Converter With Usb Cable

    (TV) (PC) • LGTV supports PL2303 chip-based (Vendor ID : 0x0557, Product ID : 0x2008) USB to serial converter RS-232C IN which is not made nor provided by LG. (CONTROL & SERVICE) (PC) (TV) • It can be purchased from computer stores that carry accessories for IT support professionals.
  • Page 40 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP (TV) (PC) (TV) (PC) RS-232C with RS-232C Cable (Legacy) RS-232C IN Phone jack Type (CONTROL & SERVICE) (PC) (TV) • You need to purchase the phone-jack to RS-232 cable required for the connection between the PC and RS-232C IN (CONTROL &...
  • Page 41: Communication Parameters

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Communication Parameters • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Stop bit : 1 bit • Data length : 8 bits • Communication code : ASCII code • Parity : None • Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Command reference list (Depending on model) DATA...
  • Page 42: Transmission / Receiving Protocol

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [Command 1] : First command to control the TV. (j, k, m or x) [Command 2] : Second command to control the TV. [Set ID] : You can adjust the [Set ID] to choose desired monitor ID number in option menu. Adjustment range in TV is 1 to 99.
  • Page 43 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP * Commands may work differently depending on model and signal. 01. Power (Command: k a) * In case of video mute on only, TV will display On Screen Display(OSD). But, in case of Screen mute ► To control Power Off of the set. on, TV will not display OSD.
  • Page 44 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 09. Tint (Command: k j) 14. Color(Colour) Temperature (Command: x u) ► To adjust the screen tint. ► To adjust colour temperature. You can also adjust You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu. Color(Colour) Temperature in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [x][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Red : 00 to Green : 64...
  • Page 45 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP * Digital Terrestrial/Cable/Satellite Data 05: Input Source (Analogue) - 00 : Terrestrial TV (ATV) [Data 00][Data 01]: Channel Data - 01 : Cable TV (CATV) Data 00 : High Channel data * Digital Terrestrial/Cable Data 01 : Low Channel data - 00 00 ~ 27 0F (Decimal: 0 ~ 9999) Data 00 : xx (Don't care) Data 02 : Input Source (Digital)
  • Page 46 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP [Data 01][Data 02]: Major Channel Number 20. Control Back Light (Command: m g) Data 01: High byte Channel Data • For LCD TV / LED TV Data 02: Low byte Channel Data ► To control the back light. - 00 01 ~ 27 0F (Decimal: 1 ~ 9999) Transmission [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [Data 03][Data 04]: Minor/Branch Channel Number...
  • Page 47 11 11 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 22. 3D(Command: x t) (only 3D models) 23. Extended 3D(Command: x v) (only 3D models) (Depending on model) (Depending on model) ► To change 3D option for TV. ► To change 3D mode for TV. Transmission [x][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data 00][ ] Transmission [x][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data 00][ ][Data 01] [Data 01][Cr]...

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