LG MT41 Series User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating your TV
and retain it for future reference.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety and Reference
MT58* MT48* MT41*
LED TV*
*Disclaimer
LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

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Table of contents
3 Licenses
3 Open source software notice
information
3 Preparing
4 Lifting and moving the TV
4 Setting up the TV
4 Using the joystick button
4 -Basic functions
5 -Adjusting the menu
5 Mounting on a table
5 -Adjusting the angle of the TV to suit view
6 -Using the kensington security system
6 Mounting on a wall
6 -Separate purchase
(Wall mounting bracket)
7 Connections (notifications)
7 -Antenna connection
7 -Satellite dish connection
7 -CI module connection
7 -Euro scart connection
7 -Other connections
8 -Connecting to a PC
8 Remote control
9 Settings
14 To see web manual
15 Maintenance
15 -Cleaning your TV
15 -Screen, frame, cabinet and stand
15 -Power cord
15 -Preventing “Image burn” or“Burn-in”on
your TV screen
15 Troubleshooting
16 Specifications

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NOTE
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
yYourTV’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.
yTheTV can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the
power consumption. And theTV should be turned off if it
will not be watched for some time, as this will reduce energy
consumption.
yThe energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced
if the level of brightness of the picture is reduced, and this will
reduce the overall running cost.
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.
A
B
A
B
*A
<
=
10 mm
*B
<
=
18 mm
yUse a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do
not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a
connection error may occur.
yRecommended HDMI cable types
- High-Speed HDMI®/™cable
- High-Speed HDMI®/™cable with Ethernet
CAUTION
yDo not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and
product life span.
yAny damage or injuries caused by using unapproved items are
not covered by the warranty.
ySome models have a thin film attached on to the screen and
this must not be removed.
Preparing
Licenses
Supported licenses may dier by model. For more information about
licenses, visit www.lg.com.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
This DivX Certied® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it
plays DivX® video.
To play purchased DivX movies, rst register your device at
vod.divx.com . Find your registration code in the DivXVOD section of
your device setup menu.
DivX Certied® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including
premium content.
DivX®, DivX Certied® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,
LLC and are used under license.
Covered by DivX Patents 7,295,673; 7,515,710; RE45,052; and
others available at [www.divx.com/patents]
Open source software
notice information
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.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
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
opensourc[email protected]. This oer is valid for three (3) years from the date
on which you purchased the product.

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Lifting and moving the TV
Please note the following advice to prevent theTV from being
scratched or damaged and for safe transportation regardless of its
type and size.
yIt is recommended to move the TV in the box or packing
material that theTV originally came in.
yBefore moving or lifting theTV, disconnect the power cord and
all cables.
yWhen holding the TV, the screen should face away from you to
avoid damage.
yHold the top and bottom of theTV frame firmly. Make sure not
to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area.
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.
yDo not apply excessive pressure to cause flexing /bending of
frame chassis as it may damage screen.
CAUTION
yAvoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in
damage to the screen.
yWhen handling the TV, be careful not to damage the
protruding joystick button. (Depending on model)
Using the joystick button
You can simply operate the TV functions, pressing or moving the
joystick button up, down, left or right.
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
Setting up the TV
CAUTION
yWhen attaching the stand to theTV set, place the screen facing
down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen
from scratches.
yDo not carry the monitor upside-down by holding the stand
body (or stand base) as this may cause it to fall off, resulting in
damage or injury.
NOTE
yRemove the stand before installing the TV on a wall mount
by performing the stand attachment in reverse. (Only MT58*,
MT48T, MT48DT)
yLift up the latch at the bottom of the stand base and detach
the stand base from theTV. (Only MT48D*, MT48V*, MT48U,
MT41*)
Basic functions
Power On
When the TV is turned o, place
your nger on the joystick button
and press it once and release it.
Power O
When the TV is turned on, place
your nger on the joystick button
and press it once for a few seconds
and release it. (However, if the
Menu button is on the screen,
pressing and holding the joystick
button will let you exit the Menu.)
Volume
Control
If you place your nger over the
joystick button and move it left or
right, you can adjust the volume
level you want.
Programmes
Control
If you place your nger over the
joystick button and move it up or
down, you can scrolls through the
saved programmes you want.
Joystick Button
Remote control
sensor

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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.
Turns the power o.
Clears on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing.
Changes the input source.
Accesses the setting menu.
NOTE
yIf you press the joystick button first, you may not be able to adjust
the volume level and saved programmes.
CAUTION
yWhen your finger over the joystick button and push it to the up,
down, left or right, be careful not to press the joystick button.
Mounting on a table
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table.
-Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for proper
ventilation.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet.
CAUTION
yDo not place the TV near or on sources of heat, as this may
result in fire or other damage.
yPlease be sure to connect theTV to the AC/DC power adapter
before connecting theTV’s power plug to a wall power outlet.
Adjusting the angle of the TV to suit view
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
(Only 22MT58*)
Tilt from -5° to 20° degrees up or down to adjust the angle of theTV
to suit your view.
Front Rear
20°
-5°
(Only 24/27MT58*)
Tilt from -2° to 15° degrees up or down to adjust the angle of theTV
to suit your view.
Front Rear
15°
-2°
CAUTION
yWhen you adjust the angle, do not hold the buttom of the TV
frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure
your fingers.

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Using the kensington security system
(This is not available for all models.)
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
The Kensington security system connector is located at the rear of the
TV. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual
provided with the Kensington security system or visit
http://www.kensington.com. Connect the Kensington security system
cable between the TV and a table.
NOTE
yThe Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain
additional accessories from most electronics stores.
Mounting on a wall
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 100 mm on each side and
from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from
your dealer, see the optionalTilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation
and Setup Guide.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
If you intend to mount the TV to a wall, attachWall mounting
interface (optional parts) to the back of the TV.
When you install theTV using the wall mounting interface (optional
parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, theTV might be damaged
internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be damaged and
drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not
responsible for it.
Separate purchase
(Wall mounting bracket)
Model
20MT48* / 22MT58*
22MT48* / 22MT41*
24MT58* / 24MT48*
24MT41*
27MT58*
28MT48*
28MT41*
29MT48*
Wall mount (A x B)
A
B75 x 75 100 x 100
Standard screw M4 x L10
Number of screws 4
Wall mount bracket
(optional)
RW120
CAUTION
yDisconnect the power first, and then move or install the TV.
Otherwise electric shock may occur.
yIf you install theTV 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.
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.
yScrew length from outer surface of back cover should be under
8 mm.
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover Standard screw
: M4 x L10
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Max.8 mm
NOTE
yUse the screws that are listed on theVESA 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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Connections (notications)
Connect various external devices to theTV 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, gaming devices, and other external
devices.
NOTE
yThe external device connection may differ from the model.
yConnect external devices to theTV regardless of the order of
the TV port.
yIf you record a TV programme on a DVD recorder orVCR, make
sure to connect theTV signal input cable to theTV through a
DVD recorder or VCR. For more information of recording, refer
to the manual provided with the connected device.
yRefer to the external equipment’s manual for operating
instructions.
yIf you connect a gaming device to theTV, use the cable
supplied with the gaming device.
yIn 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.
yIn PC mode, some resolution settings may not work properly
depending on the graphics card.
Antenna connection
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, try to
realign the antenna in the correct direction.
yAn antenna cable and converter are not supplied.
ySupported DTV Audio: MPEG, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
HE-AAC
Satellite dish connection
(Only satellite models)
Connect the TV to a satellite dish to a satellite socket with a satellite
RF cable (75 Ω).
CI module connection
(Depending on model)
View the encrypted (pay) services in digital TV mode.
yCheck if the CI module is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot in
the right direction. If the module is not inserted properly, this
can cause damage to the TV and the PCMCIA card slot.
yIf the TV does not display any video and audio when CI+ CAM
is connected, please contact to theTerrestrial/Cable/Satellite
Service Operator.
Euro scart connection
(Depending on model)
Transmits the video and audio signals from an external device to the
TV set. Connect the external device and theTV set with the euro scart
cable.
Output
Type
Current
input mode
AV1
(TV Out1)
Digital TV Digital TV
Analogue TV
Analogue TV
AV, HDMI
Component, RGB (Depending on model)
1 Outputs Analogue TV or DigitalTV signals.
NOTE
yAny Euro scart cable used must be signal shielded.
Other connections
Connect yourTV to external devices. For the best picture and audio
quality, connect the external device and the TV with the HDMI cable.
Some separate cable is not provided.
yUSB port supports 0.5 A electric current. If you need more
electric current in case of HDD, use the separate power adaptor.
NOTE
ySupported HDMI Audio format :
Dolby Digital (32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz),
PCM (32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 96 KHz, 192 KHz)
(Depending on model)

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Remote control
The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote
control. Please read this manual carefully and use theTV correctly.
To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries
(1.5 V AAA) matching the and ends to the label inside the
compartment, and close the battery cover.To remove the batteries,
perform the installation actions in reverse.
CAUTION
yDo not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the
remote control.
yThe remote control will not be included for all sales market.
Make sure to point the remote control toward the remote control
sensor on the TV.
A
(Power) Turns theTV on or o.
Selects Radio, TV and DTV programme.
Recalls your preferred subtitle in digital mode.
Turns the PIP mode on or o. (Depending on model)
By pressing the AD button, audio descriptions function will be
enabled.
Selects TV or PC mode.
(Inputs) Changes the input source.
B
Number buttons Enters numbers.
Accesses the saved programme list.
Returns to the previously viewed programme.
Adjusts the volume level.
Accesses your favourite programme list.
Shows programme guide.
Mutes all sounds.
Scrolls through the saved programmes.
Moves to the previous or next screen.
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A
B
Connecting to a PC
yImage shown may differ from your TV.
YourTV supports the Plug and Play* feature and has the built-in
speakers withVirtual Surround that reproduces sound clearly with a
rich bass.
* Plug and Play:The function when a PC recognizes a connected device
that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device conguration
or user intervention.
NOTE
yIf you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the Input
Label to PC mode.
yThe OSD (On Screen Display) is displayed on the screen as
shown below.
»When turning the product on in HDMI input.
»When switching to HDMI input.
Is the input connected to your PC?
Do not show message again YES NO
yIf you select "YES" the size and image quality are optimised
for your PC.
yIf you select "NO" the size and image quality are optimised for
the AV device (DVD player, set-top box).
yIf you select "Do not show message again" this message
does not appear until the TV is reset.You can change the set
value in (Home) Inputs Input Label.
yThe values set for HDMI1/HDMI2 are saved independently.
(Only MT58*)

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Settings
Automatically Setting Up Programme
(Settings) Programmes Auto Tuning
Automatically tunes the programmes.
yIf Input Source is not connected properly, programme
registration may not work.
yAuto Tuning only finds programmes that are currently
broadcasting.
yIf Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear
asking for password.
To select Picture Mode
(Settings) Picture Picture Mode Settings Picture
Mode
Select the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the
programme.
yVivid : Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display
vivid images.
yStandard : Displays images in standard levels of contrast,
brightness and sharpness.
yEco/APS: [Depending on model]
The Energy Saver feature changes settings on theTV to reduce
power consumption.
yCinema/Game : Displays the optimum picture for movie,
game.
ySports : [Depending on model]
Optimizes the video image for high and dynamic actions by
emphasizing primary colours such as white, grass, or sky blue.
yExpert 1,2 : Menu for adjusting picture quality that
allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the bestTV viewing.
This is the adjustment menu provided for ISF-certified picture
tuning professionals. (ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified
TVs.)
ISFccc: Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration
Control
yDepending on input signal, available range of picture modes
may differ.
yExpert mode is for picture tuning professionals to
control and fine-tune using a specific image. For normal
images, the effects may not be dramatic.
yThe ISF function is only available on some models.
C
Teletext buttons ( ) These buttons are used for
teletext.
(Home) Accesses the Home menu.
(Settings) Accesses the settings menu.
Accesses the Quick menus.
(Navigation buttons) Scrolls through menus or
options.
Selects menus or options and conrms your input.
Returns to the previous level.
Clears on-screen displays and returns toTV viewing.
D
Views the information of the current programme and
screen.
Not functional.
(Control buttons) Controls media contents.
, , , (Colour buttons) These access special
functions in some menus.
(Gaming mode) Turns the gaming mode on or o.
(Backlight) Adjusts the brightness of the screen by
controlling the screen backlight.
NOTE
yOn MHEG programme, you cannot adjust the backlight with
the yellow or blue key.
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Fine-tuning Picture Mode
(Settings) Picture Picture Mode Settings
This feature allows you to adjust the selected picture mode in detail.
yBacklight : Controls the level of screen brightness by adjusting
the backlight.The closer to 100, the brighter the screen.
yContrast : Adjusts the contrast of the bright and dark areas of
the picture.The closer to 100, the higher the contrast.
yBrightness : Adjusts the overall screen brightness.The closer
to 100, the brighter the screen.
ySharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the image.The closer to
50, the sharper and clearer the image.
yColour : Tones down or up the colours displayed on the screen.
The closer to 100, the deeper the colour.
yTint : Adjusts the colour balance between red and green
displayed on the screen. The closer to Red 50, the more red
the colour will be.The closer to Green 50, the more green the
colour will be.
yColour Temperature : Adjusts the colour temperature from
cold to warm.
yDepending on input signal or other picture settings, the range
of detailed items for adjustment may differ.
To set advanced control
(Settings) Picture Picture Mode Settings
Advanced Control / Expert Control
Calibrates the screen for each picture mode; or adjusts picture settings
for a special screen.
yDynamic Contrast : Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level
according to the brightness of the image.
yDynamic Colour : Adjusts colours to make the image appear
in more natural colours.
yPreferred Colour : Adjust the colours of skin, grass and sky to
your personal preferences.
yGamma : Sets the gradation curve according to the output of
picture signal in relation to the input signal.
yColour Gamut : Selects the range of colours that can be
expressed.
yEdge Enhancer : Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural
edges of the video.
yColour Filter : Filters a specific colour spectrum in RGB colours
to fine-tune colour saturation and hue accurately.
yWhite Balance : Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as
desired.
yColour Management System :This is a system that experts
use when they adjust colour with a test pattern. They can
select from six colour areas (Red / Green / Blue / Cyan /
Magenta / Yellow) without affecting other colours. For normal
images, adjustments may not result in noticeable colour
changes.
yDepending on input signal or other picture settings, the range
of detailed items for adjustment may differ.
To set additional picture options
(Settings) Picture Picture Mode Settings
Picture Options
Adjusts detailed setting for images.
yNoise Reduction : Eliminates noise in the picture.
yMPEG Noise Reduction : Eliminates noise generated while
creating digital picture signals.
yBlack 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.
yReal Cinema : Optimizes the screen for movie viewing.
yMotion Eye Care : Automatically adjusts brightness and
reduces image blur based on image data to reduce eyestrain.
yDepending on input signal or other picture settings, the range
of detailed items for adjustment may differ.