LG 19MN43A User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
LED TV
19MN43A
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your TV and retain it for future reference.
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LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
5ASSEMBLING AND
PREPARING
5 Unpacking
7 Parts and buttons
8 Lifting and moving the TV
9 Setting up the TV
9 - Attaching the Stand
11 - Mounting on a table
12 - Tidying cables
12 - Using the Kensington security system
13 - Detaching the Stand
14 - Mounting on a wall
16 REMOTE CONTROL
18 WATCHING TV
18 Connecting an antenna
19 Accessing the TV for the first time
20 Watching TV
20 Managing programmes
20 - Automatically setting up programmes
20 - Manually setting up programmes
20 - Editing your programme list
21 - Selecting the programme list
21 - Favourite programme setup
22 Using additional options
22 - Adjusting aspect ratio
23 - Using the input list
23 - On-screen menu language
23 - Locking the buttons on the TV
24 CONNECTING TO A PC
24 RGB connection
25 Adjusting the screen
25 - Selecting an image mode
25 - Customizing image options
26 - Customizing PC display options
26 Adjusting the sound
26 - Selecting an sound mode
26 - Customizing sound options
27 ENTERTAINMENT
27 Using integrated media features
27 - Connecting USB storage devices
28 - Browsing files
29 - Viewing Photos
30 - Listening to Music
32 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
32 Accessing main menus
33 Customizing settings
33 - SETUP settings
34 - PICTURE settings
36 - AUDIO settings
38 - TIME settings
39 - OPTION settings
40 - USB settings
41 MAKING CONNECTIONS
41 Connection overview
43 Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera, HD
receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming
device
43 - HDMI connection
43 - Composite connection
43 Connecting to a USB
44 TELETEXT
44 Switch On/Off

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
44 Simple Text
44 - Page selection
44 - Programming a colour button in LIST
mode
45 Top Text
45 - Block / Group / Page Selection
45 - Direct Page Selection
45 Fastext
45 - Page selection
46 Special Teletext Function
47 MAINTENANCE
47 Cleaning Your TV
47 Screen and frame
47 Cabinet and stand
47 Power cord
48 TROUBLESHOOTING
48 General
49 PC mode
51 SPECIFICATIONS
53 LICENSES

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included.
2Attach the stand to the TV.
3Connect an external device to the TV.
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
yYour TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
yThe available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are
using.
yNew features may be added to this TV in the future.
NOTE

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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.
yThe accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
yProduct specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to
upgrade of product functions.
NOTE
yDo not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span.
yAny damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION
yThe items supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
yProduct specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade
of product functions.
yFor an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices should have bezels less than 10 mm thick
and 18 mm width. Use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0 if the USB cable or USB memory
stick does not fit into your TV’s USB port.
NOTE
*A 10 mm
*B 18 mm
A
B
A
B

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Remote control.
Batteries (AAA).
CD (Owner's Manual).
Cards.
AC-DC Adapter.
Stand Body. Cable Tie.
Power Cord. AC-DC Adapter.
or
(Depending on the country) (Depending on the country)
Stand Base.
(see.p 9, see.p 13)
(see.p 9, see.p 13)
(see.p 16, see.p 17)
(see.p 12)
(see.p 11) (see.p 11) (see.p 11)
(Depending on the country)
(see.p 24)
D-SUB Cable

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Parts and buttons
HDMI IN
DC-IN
RGB IN (PC)
USB IN
(MONO)
L
AUDIO
AV IN
VIDEO
5 V
(19 V )
0.5 A
R
All of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated through simple touch with your finger.
NOTE
Touch button 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.
/ITurns the power on or off.
Remote Control Sensor
Standby Light
yLighting On: Turned off
yLighting Off: Turned on
Connection panel (see.p 41)
Touch Buttons
(Depending on the country)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
yWhen holding the TV, the screen should face
away from you to prevent the screen from
scratches.
yWhen transporting the TV, do not expose the
TV to jolts or excessive vibration.
yWhen transporting the TV, keep the TV
upright, never turn the TV on its side, or tilt
towards the left or right.
Lifting and moving the TV
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.
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.
CAUTION
yIt is recommended to move the TV in the
box or packing material that the TV originally
came in.
yBefore moving or lifting the TV, disconnect
the power cord and all cables.
yHold the top and bottom of the TV frame
firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent
part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

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3Attach the Stand Base to the Stand Body by
turning the screw to the right with a Coin.
Setting up the TV
If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, use the following
instructions to attach the stand.
1Place the TV with the screen side down on a
flat and cushioned surface.
Attaching the Stand
2Attach the Stand Body to the TV.
yLay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.
yWhen attaching the stand to the TV, place
the screen facing down on a cushioned
table or flat surface to protect the screen
from getting scratches.
CAUTION
Tighten the screws firmly to prevent the TV
from tilting forward. Do not over tighten.
CAUTION

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CAUTION
yDo not carry the monitor upside-down by
holding the stand body as this may cause it
to fall off, resulting in damage or injury.
yThe illustration shows a general example of
installation and may look different from the
actual product.
yDo not carry the monitor upside-down as this
may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in
damage or injury.
yThe illustration shows a general example of
installation and may look different from the
actual product.

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2Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a
wall outlet.
Do not place the TV near or on sources of
heat, as this may result in fire or other damage.
CAUTION
Mounting on a table
1Lift 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.
When you adjust the angle, do not hold the
bottom of the TV frame as shown on the
following illustration, as may injure your fingers.
WARNING
Disconnect the power cord first, and then move
or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may
occur.
CAUTION
or
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm

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Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the TV to suit your view.
NOTE
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.
The Kensington security system is optional.
You can obtain additional accessories from
most electronics stores.
NOTE
Tidying cables
Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable
tie.
Front Rear
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3Pull out the Stand Body from the TV.
Detaching the Stand
1Place the TV with the screen side down on a
flat and cushioned surface.
2Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out the
Stand Base from the Stand Body.
yLay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.
yWhen detaching the stand to the TV, place
the screen facing down on a cushioned table
or flat surface to protect the screen from
getting scratches.
CAUTION

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
5Please use VESA standard as below.
y784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under
* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm
* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x
Length 10 mm
y787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above
* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad
and screws.
Mounting on a wall
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.
1Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface
in accordance with VESA Standards.
2If you use screw longer than standard, the TV
might be damaged internally.
3If you use improper screw, the product might
be damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it.
4VESA compatible only with respect to screw
mounting interface dimensions and mounting
screw specifications.
VESA (A x B) 75 x 75
Standard screw M4
Number of screws 4
Wall mount bracket
(optional)
RW120
yVESA (A x B)
AB
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm 10 cm
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10
cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed
installation instructions are available from your
dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket
Installation and Setup Guide.

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yDisconnect the power cord first, and then
move or install the TV. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.
yIf you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted
wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.
yUse an authorized LG wall mount and
contact the local dealer or qualified personnel
to install wall bracket.
yDo not over tighten the screws as this may
cause damage to the TV and void your
warranty.
yUse 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.
CAUTION
yUse the screws that are listed on the VESA
standard screw specifications.
yThe wall mount kit includes an installation
manual and necessary parts.
yThe wall mount bracket is optional. You can
obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
yThe length of screws may differ depending
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
yFor more information, refer to the instructions
supplied with the wall mount.
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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.
To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching
and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.
Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the TV.
CAUTION
Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may
damage the remote control.
INPUT
POWER
TV/PC
MUTE PSM
LIST Q.VIEW
MENU EXIT
HOLD
ARC/MARK
USBVOL-USBVOL+
OK
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
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
Displays the programme
table.
INPUT
Selects the input mode.
Number buttons
Enters numbers.
I/II
Selects the sound output.
SSM
Recalls your preferred sound
setting.
Q.VIEW
Returns to the previously
viewed programme.
INPUT
POWER
TV/PC
MUTE PSM
LIST Q.VIEW
MENU EXIT
HOLD
ARC/MARK
USB VOL-USBVOL +
OK
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

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REMOTE CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
TV/PC
MUTE PSM
LIST Q.VIEW
MENU EXIT
HOLD
ARC/MARK
USBVOL-USBVOL +
OK
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
MENU
Accesses the main menus
or saves your input and exit
menus.
Coloured buttons
These buttons are used for
teletext (on TELETEXT
models only) , Programme edit.
USB Menu control buttons
USB menu(Photo List, Music
List).
EXIT
Clears all on-screen displays
and returns to TV viewing
from any menu.
INPUT
POWER
TV/PC
MUTE PSM
LIST Q.VIEW
MENU EXIT
HOLD
ARC/MARK
USB VOL-USBVOL+
OK
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
M
E
NU
E
XIT
H
O
L
D
ARC
/
MAR
K
US
BV
O
L
-
US
BV
O
L
+
OK
PR
PR
V
OL
VOL
S
IZE
MIX
TIME
T
E
XT
R
E
V
E
AL
IN
DE
X
M
O
D
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U
PD
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E
PR
Selects a programme.
VOL
Adjusts the volume level.
Navigation buttons
Scrolls through menus or
options.
OK
Selects menus or options and
confirms your input.
Teletext buttons
These buttons are used for
teletext. For further details,
see the ‘Teletext’ section.
USB VOL(Only USB Mode)
Adjusts the USB volume
level.
ARC
Selects your desired picture
format.
MARK
Check and un-check files in
the USB menu.

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WATCHING TV
WATCHING TV
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).
yUse a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs.
yIf the image quality is poor, install a signal
amplifier properly to improve the image
quality.
yIf the image quality is poor with an antenna
connected, aim the antenna to the proper
direction.
yVisit
http://AntennaWeb.org for more
information about the antenna and cable
connection.
NOTE
yMake sure not to bend the copper wire of the
RF cable.
yComplete all connections instructions
between devices, and then connect the
power cord to the power outlet to prevent
damages to your TV.
CAUTION
Wall Antenna
Socket
Outdoor Antenna
yVHF Antenna
yUHF Antenna
Connecting an antenna
(Not Provided)
Copper wire

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WATCHING TV
Accessing the TV for the
first time
When you access the TVt for the first time, the
initial setting screen appears. Select a language
and customize the basic settings.
1Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
2Press on the TV to turn the TV on.
The Standby Light lighting is turned off.
yYou can also switch the TV from PC
mode to TV mode, press TV/PC.
yYou can also access Factory Reset by
accessing OPTION in the main menus.
yIf you do not operate the TV within
40 seconds when the setting menu
screen appears, the setting menus will
disappear.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
When the TV is in Power saving mode, the
Standby Light lighting blinks.
yTo display images in the best quality for
your home environment, select Home
Use mode.
yStore Demo mode is suitable for the
retail environment.
yIf 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.
3The initial setting screen appears if you access
the TV for the first time.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to customize
your TV according to your preferences.
Language

Mode Setting

Auto Tuning
Selects Home Use for
the home environment.
Selects a language for
the display.
Scans and saves
available programmes
automatically.
5When the basic settings are complete, press
OK.
6To turn the TV off, press on the TV.
The Standby Light turns on.
Disconnect the power cord from the power
outlet when you do not use the TV for a long
period of time.
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WATCHING TV
Watching TV
1Press on the Remote control or on the
TV to turn the TV on.
2Press INPUT and select Antenna.
3Control the TV using the following buttons and
menus while you are watching TV.
Managing programmes
Automatically setting up
programmes
Use this to automatically find and store all available
programmes.
1Press MENU to access the main menus.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
SETUP and press OK.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
Auto Tuning and press OK.
4Select Yes to start automatic tuning.
The TV scans and saves available programmes
automatically.
5When you are finished, press EXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
MENU.
Button / Menu Description
PR (
,
) Scrolls through the saved
programmes
0 - 9 Selects a programme by entering
numbers
VOL (
,
)Adjusts the volume level
MUTE Mutes all sounds
PSM Selects one of the preset image
modes
SSM Selects one of the preset audio
modes
ARC Resizes an image
4To turn the TV 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.
1Press MENU to access the main menus.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
SETUP and press OK.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
Manual Tuning and press OK.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
TV System.
5Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
V/UHF or Cable.
6Press the Navigation buttons or Number
buttons to scroll Select the desired channel
number.
7Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
Commence searching.
8Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
Store and press OK
9When you are finished, press EXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
MENU.
Editing your programme list
1Press MENU to access the main menus.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
SETUP and press OK.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
Programme Edit and press OK.
4Edit programmes using the following buttons.
Button Description
Navigation Scrolls through programme types
or programmes
OK Selects a programme to view
Colour
Button
Adds or deletes a programme.
The deleted programme displays
in gray.