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OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD TV Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV and retain it for future reference. LED LCD TV MODELS M2250D M2350D M2450D M2550D www.lg.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS - Testing the Picture / Sound ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING - Using the product or service informa- Unpacking tion Parts and buttons Lifting and moving the TV CONNECTING TO A PC Setting up the TV - Attaching the Stand Base HDMI connection - Detaching the Stand Base and Body DVI to HDMI connection...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MAKING CONNECTIONS LICENSES Connection overview Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera, HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming device - HDMI connection - DVI to HDMI connection - Component connection Connecting to an audio system - Digital optical audio connection - Headphone connection Connecting to a USB MAINTENANCE...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off Touch Buttons Remote Control Sensor Connection panel (See p.52) Touch button Description INPUT Changes the input source. MENU Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. ENTER Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV Setting up the TV Attaching the Stand Base When moving or lifting the TV, read the following to prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for save transportation regardless of Place the TV with the screen side down on a its type and size.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base and Body Mounting on a table Place the TV with the screen side down on a Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a flat and cushioned surface. table. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out for proper ventilation.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington security system WARNING The Kensington security system connector is When you adjust the angle, do not hold the located at the back of the TV. For more information buttom of the TV frame as shown on the of installation and using, refer to the manual following illustration, it may injure your fingers.
If you use improper screws, the product might be damaged and drop from the mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for damage. VESA compatible only with respect to screw mounting interface dimensions and mounting...
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If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted * Please use VESA standard wall mount pad wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. and screws. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified Model M2250D M2350D M2450D M2550D personnel.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly. ENERGY ENERGY TV / PC TV / PC INPUT Auto Config. INPUT Auto Config. SAVING SAVING To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching...
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REMOTE CONTROL ENERGY TV / PC INPUT Auto Config. SAVING ENERGY TV / PC INPUT Auto Config. SAVING Q. V IEW LIST MARK RATIO MUTE MENU MENU INFO Q.MENU ENTER ENTER GUIDE GUIDE BACK BACK EXIT EXIT FLASHBK LIST MARK INFO Views the information of the RATIO...
WATCHING TV WATCHING TV Connecting an antenna or Connecting with a cable box cable Connect the TV to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75 ohm). Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV referring to the following.
WATCHING TV Accessing the TV for the first Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your TV according to your preferences. time Selects a language for When you access the TV for the first time, the Language the display. initial setting screen appears. Select a language ...
WATCHING TV Watching TV Managing channels Setting up channels Press on the Remote control or on the TV to turn the TV on. Storing channels Press INPUT and select TV. Control the TV using the following buttons and To store channels Automatically, menus while you are watching TV.
WATCHING TV Using favorite channels Editing your channel list Press MENU to access the main menus. Add the channels that you watch frequently to the favorite list. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press ENTER. Setting up your favorite list Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Select a channel to add to the favorite list.
WATCHING TV Checking current program info Press ENTER to view the information of the currently program while you are watching. The following information appears at the top of the screen. Banner information Program title End time Current time Brief Info Title Test... Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:30 AM 10:10 AM 11:40 AM...
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WATCHING TV Channel Program Reservation Ch.Change Next Wacth DTV 8- Brief Info Title Test... Multilingual Caption 1080p 10:10 AM 11:40 AM 16 : 9 No information Sarah Brandley, Steve Gray anf Brendon Pongia Present the latest in fashion, the arts, enterainment, lifestyle and cooking, with tegular and special guests.
WATCHING TV EPG (Electronic Program 8 Day Guide Mode Guide) (In digital mode) Button Description Press GUIDE to view the program guide on the Changes EPG mode. screen. Green Enters Date setting mode. This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible Yellow Enters Manual Timer mode.
WATCHING TV Detailed Information Box Button Description < or > Selects Remind setting mode. ^ or v Text Up/Down PAGE (^, V) Page Up/Down. GUIDE / EXIT Switches off EPG. Manual Timer Mode Button Description Yellow Changes to Guide mode. Blue Changes to Schedule List mode.
WATCHING TV Using additional options - 4:3: Resizes images at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Adjusting aspect ratio Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing RATIO or Q.MENU while you are watching TV. NOTE Set By Program: Displays images in the same You can also change the image size by...
WATCHING TV Using the input list Zoom2 : With this function, when the SD screen is sent to the HD with black at the left Selecting an input source side and the right side, this screen can be extended to be fully displayed with no black Press INPUT to access the input source list.
WATCHING TV Locking the buttons on the TV Adding an Input label (Child Lock) Add a label to an input source so that you can easily identify a device connected to each input Lock the buttons on the TV to prevent source.
WATCHING TV Using the Quick menu Using the customer support Testing the Picture / Sound Customize the frequently using menus. Press Q.MENU to access the quick menu. To execute picture and sound tests. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll through Press MENU to access the main menus.
CONNECTING TO A PC CONNECTING TO A PC NOTE The OSD (On Screen Display) is displayed Your TV supports the Plug & Play* feature and on the screen as shown below. has the built-in speakers with Surround X that » When turning the product on in HDMI input. reproduces sound clearly with rich bass.
CONNECTING TO A PC DVI to HDMI connection NOTE Transmits the digital video signal from your PC to If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with the DVI to set the input label to PC mode. HDMI cable as shown the following illustrations.
CONNECTING TO A PC Adjusting the screen Customizing image options Customize basic and advanced options of each Selecting an image mode image mode for the best screen performance. Display images in its optimized settings by Press MENU to access the main menus. selecting one of the preset image modes.
CONNECTING TO A PC Adjusting the sound Customizing PC display options Customize options of each image mode for the Selecting an sound mode best image quality. This function works in the following mode: Play the sound in its optimized settings by RGB[PC] mode.
CONNECTING TO A PC Customizing sound options Customize options of each sound mode for the best sound quality. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press ENTER. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Sound Mode and press ENTER.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices Only a USB storage device is recognizable. Using integrated media If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not features recognizable. A USB storage device using an automatic Connecting USB storage devices recognition program may not be recognized.
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ENTERTAINMENT Please back up important files because data on the USB device may be damaged. Data management is solely the consumer's responsibility and the manufacturer does not cover the product bearing data damage. If the USB is connected in Standby Mode, the device will automatically be loaded when the TV is turned on.
ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files Access the Movie, Photo, Music or lists and Page 1/1 Music List browse files. Drive 1 Page 1/1 Connect a USB storage device. BH-01.mp3 BH-02.mp3 BH-03.mp3 BH-04.mp3 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to MY MEDIA and press ENTER.
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Movies Supported file format Type Supported file format Play video files on the TV. Your TV displays all of the video files saved in a USB storage device. Video y MPG, MPEG, DAT, TS, TRP, TP, VOD, MP4, MOV, MKV, DivX, AVI, Motion JPEG (AVI, MP4, MKV), ASF, WMV, FLV y Max bit rate of playable movie file: Press MENU to access the main menus.
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ENTERTAINMENT Q.MENU options for movie list Control playback by using the following buttons. Press Q. MENU. A pop-up window will appear. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to movie list option and press ENTER. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following options and press ENTER.
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ENTERTAINMENT Movie Playing Precautions CAUTION Some user-created subtitles may not work When replaying a video file after stopping, properly. select “Yes” to restart where it previously Some special characters are not supported stopped. in subtitles. If continuous series files exist within the HTML tags are not supported in subtitles.
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ENTERTAINMENT USB storage devices below USB 2.0 are ts,trp,tp: Dolby Digital, AAC, MPEG supported, but they may not work properly mp4: Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, AAC, MPEG, in the movie list. MP3, LPCM The video file and the subtitle file must be avi: Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, AAC, MPEG, located in the same folder.
ENTERTAINMENT DivX registration code Deactivating the DivX feature Check and register the DivX registration code of Deactivate all of the devices through the web your TV so that you can rent or purchase the latest server and block devices from activating. movies at www.divx.com/vod .
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos NOTE View image files saved in a USB storage device. Abnormal files are displayed using this The displays on the screen may differ from the graphic. model. Non-supported files are displayed using Press MENU to access the main menus. this graphic.
ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Music NOTE Option values changed in Movie List does Press MENU to access the main menus. not affect the Photo List and Music List. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Option value changed in Photo List and MEDIA and press ENTER.
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ENTERTAINMENT Control playback by using the following Set Audio Play. buttons. Select Repeat or Random option. Button Description Stops playback Set Audio. Allows you to change Audio presets. Plays a music file (Refer to “AUDIO Settings” on See p.46) Pauses or resumes playback Skips to the next file Skips to the previous file NOTE...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing main menus MENU INFO Q.MENU Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and ENTER press ENTER. GUIDE EXIT BACK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press ENTER.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings CHANNEL settings CHANNEL Press MENU to access the main menus. Move Enter • Auto Tuning Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press • Manual Tuning • Channel Edit ENTER. • Scan Option • System Color Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press ENTER.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE settings PICTURE Move Enter • Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Press MENU to access the main menus. • Picture Wizard • Energy Saving : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE • Smart Energy Saving : Off press ENTER.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Picture Mode Selects one of the preset image or customizes options in each mode for the best TV screen performance. You are also able to customize advanced options of each mode. The available preset picture modes vary depending on the TV . Mode Vivid Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast,...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced image / Expert control options Setting Description Dynamic Contrast 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 Color Adjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO settings AUDIO Enter Move • Auto Volume : Off Press MENU to access the main menus. • Clear Voice ll : Off • Balance Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press • Sound Mode : Music ENTER.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Digital Audio Out This function is setting the Dolby digital/PCM to connect the audio outputs. If you select “Digital Audio Out - Auto” when Dolby digital is available, SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) output will be Dolby Digital. If you select “Digital Audio Out - PCM”...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME settings TIME Move Enter • Clock Press MENU to access the main menus. • Off Time : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press ENTER. • On Time : Off • Sleep Timer : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press ENTER.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK settings LOCK Move Enter • Set Password Press MENU to access the main menus. • Lock System : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK and press ENTER. • Block Channel • Rating Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION settings OPTION Move Enter • Language Press MENU to access the main menus. • Caption : Off • Power Indicator : On Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press • Initial Setting ENTER. • Set ID •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Set ID Adds an ID to the connected devices. (See p.69) Mode Setting Default selection is “Home Use”. We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. Option Home Use Selects it for the home environment.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the TV and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information about an external device’s connection, refer to the manual supplied with each device. Available external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs, Audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, Camcorders or Cameras, Gaming devices, and other External devices.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the ports on the TV’s back panel. Find an external device you want to connect to your TV shown on the following illustration. Check the connection type of the external device. Go to the appropriate illustration and check the connection details. HD Receiver HDMI –...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Camcorder, DVI to HDMI connection Camera, HD receiver, DVD, Transmits the digital video signal from an external VCR player or Gaming device device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the DVI-HDMI cable as shown in the Connect a Camcorder, Camera, HD receiver, DVD, following illustration.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an audio Headphone connection system Transmits the headphone signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device Use an optional external audio system instead of and the TV with the headphone as shown on the the built-in speaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE NOTE If you change the channel during the firmware update through OTA, the update is Update and clean your TV regularly to keep the stoped. best performance and to extend the product The process resumes when you go back to lifespan.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your TV Cabinet and stand To remove dust, wipe the cabinet with a dry and Clean your TV regularly to keep the best soft cloth. performance and to extend the product lifespan. To remove major dirt, wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened in a clean water or water containing a small amount of mild detergent.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General The TV does not operate normally. Problem Resolution The remote control doesn’t work y Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control y Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity ( y Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Resolution No picture when connecting HDMI y Check that your HDMI cable is High Speed HDMI Cable. If the HDMI cables are not High Speed HDMI Cable, flickering or no screen display can result. Please use the High Speed HDMI Cable. Audio Problems Problem Resolution...
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Did you install the driver? y Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www.lg.com) y See if the plug & play function is supported by referring to the video card user’s guide.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS M2250D LCD Panel Screen Type 546.86 mm Wide (21.53 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 546.86 mm Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm (H) x 0.248 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1920 ×...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS M2350D LCD Panel Screen Type 584.2 mm Wide (23 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 584.2 mm Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm (H) x 0.265 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1920 ×...
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SPECIFICATIONS M2450D LCD Panel Screen Type 609.7 mm Wide (24 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 609.7 mm Pixel Pitch 0.276 mm (H) x 0.276 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 ×...
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SPECIFICATIONS M2550D LCD Panel Screen Type 634.4 mm Wide (25 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 634.4 mm Pixel Pitch 0.288 mm (H) x 0.288 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 ×...
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SPECIFICATIONS Component supported mode RGB (PC) / HDMI (PC) supported mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 480 15.730 59.940 720 x 400 31.468 70.080 720 x 480 15.750 60.000 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 720 x 576 15.625...
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SPECIFICATIONS NOTE Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image may 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. 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.
IR CODES IR CODES This feature is not available for all models. Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) (POWER) Remote control Button Auto Config. Remote control Button (Power On/Off) Q.MENU Remote control Button Remote control Button Menu Remote control Button GREEN Remote control Button INPUT...
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C Setup Type of connector; D-Sub 9-Pin Male Connect the RS-232C (serial port) input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP RS-232C configurations Set ID Set ID number. "Real Data Mapping" 7-Wire Configuration (Serial female-female NULL modem cable) OPTION Move Enter Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Input Label Key Lock : Off Caption : Off Set ID Power Indacator : On...
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Command reference list DATA COMMAND1 COMMAND2 (Hexadecimal) 01. Power 00 to 01 02. Input Select See p.72 03. Aspect Ratio See p.72 04. Screen Mute 00 to 01 05. Volume Mute 00 to 01 06. Volume Control 00 to 64 07.
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 TV ID number in Setup menu. Adjustment range is 1 to 99.
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EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 01. Power (Command: k a) 04. Screen Mute (Command: k d) To control Power On/Off of the TV. To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Power Off Data 01: Power On Data 00: Screen mute off (Picture on), Video-out Mute off...
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EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 08. Brightness (Command: k h) 12. OSD Select (Command: k l) To adjust screen brightness. To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. You can also adjust brightness in the PICTURE Transmission menu. [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 00: OSD off [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 16. Balance (Command: k t) 20. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) To adjust balance. To add and delete the channels. You can also adjust balance in the AUDIO menu. Transmission [m][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Channel Delete Data Min: 00 to Max: 64 Data 01: Channel Add...
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EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 23. Channel Tuning (Command: m a) To tune channel to following physical/major/minor number. Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data00][ ][Data01] [ ][Data02][ ] [Data03][ ][Data04][ ][Data05][Cr] Digital channels have a Physical, Major, and Minor channel number. The Physical number is the actual digital channel number, the Major is the number that the channel should be mapped to, and the Minor is the subchannel.
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LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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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.