LG 42WL30MS-D - Manuals

5 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Accessories 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 accesso...

6 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Optional Accessories Without prior notice, optional accessories are subject to change to improve the performance of the product, and new accessories may be added. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. y y Cable hol...

7 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and Buttons Connection Panel Screen Buttons No. Description 1 Moves the selection up and down. 2 Adjusts the volume level. 3 Displays the current signal and mode. Press this button to adjust the screen automatically (available only in RGB mode) 4 Accesses...

8 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 2 Use the screws to secure the stand on the rear side of the product as shown in the diagram. Connecting the Stand Connecting the Speaker - Only on some models. 1 Place a soft cloth on the table and put the product with the screen facing downward. - Only on som...

9 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Mounting Cable Tie First, connect the input signal cable to be used.Insert the cable tie into the bottom hole on the back as shown in the figure to organize cables. 42WL30MS 47WL30MS 55WL30MS 60WL30MS

10 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Portrait Layout To install in portrait mode, rotate the set counterclockwise 90 degrees when looking at from the front. Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the monitor set. For more informatio...

11 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a Wall 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. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm...

12 ENG ENGLISH ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Securing the product to a wall (optional) (Depending on model) 1 Insert and tighten the eye-bolts, or p roduct brackets and bolts on the back of the p roduct. - If there are bolts inserted at the eye-bolts position, remove the bolts first. 2 Mount the wall bra...

13 ENG ENGLISH 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 monitor set correctly.To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the label ...

14 ENG ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL W.BAL Enters the White Balance menu. Navigation buttons Scrolls through menus or options. S.MENU (SuperSign Menu Key) This button selection is not applicable. EXIT Clears all on-screen displays and returns to monitor set viewing from any menu. TILE Selects the TILE Mode...

15 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC Your monitor supports the Plug & Play* feature. * Plug & Play: A PC will have a built-in driver for the monitor, no extra software is needed. NOTE y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clo...

16 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR DVI Connection Transmits an digital video signal from your PC to the monitor. Connect the PC and the monitor with a DVI cable as shown the following illustration.Select DVI input. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable. HDMI Connection Transmits...

17 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR Back of the product. IR Receiver Connection Allows the use of a wired remote or IR receiver extension. Back of the product. y y Make sure the power cable is disconnected. NOTE (not included) Display Port Connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from y...

18 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR Adjusting the Screen Selecting an Image Mode Display images in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset image modes. 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK . 3 Press the navigation butt...

19 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR Customizing PC Display Options Customize options of each image mode for thebest image quality. y y This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK . 3...

20 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR Customizing Sound Options Customize options of each sound mode for the best sound quality. 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK . 3 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to Sound Mode and press OK ...

21 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR y y You can also change the image size by accessing the main menus. y y The Just Scan mode operates when a video signal has resolution of 720p or higher. NOTE Adjusting Aspect Ratio Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing ARC while you are ...

22 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR y y If a fixed image displays on the screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This is image burn or burn-in and not covered by the warranty. y y If you don't use your monitor, turn the power off or set...

23 ENG ENGLISH USING THE MONITOR - 4:3 : This selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, black bars will appear on both the left and right of the screen. - Zoom : This selection will allow you to view the picture without any alteration, while filling the entire scr...

24 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using the Network Connecting to a Wired Network Connect the display to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port as shown in the following illustra-tion and set up the network settings.Only supports wired network connection.After making a physical connect...

25 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT y y If you want to access the Internet directly on your display, the Internet connection should always be on. y y If you cannot access the Internet, check the network conditions from a PC on your network. y y When you use Network Setting , check the LAN cable or check if...

26 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices y y Only a USB storage device is recognizable. y y If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recog-nizable. y y A USB storage device using an automatic recognition program may not be recognized. y y A U...

28 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Browsing Files Browse for a file saved on a USB storage or Signage device (internal storage device). 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menu. 2 Press the search button to scroll to MY MEDIA and press OK . 3 Press the Search button to go to the Movie List , Photo List , ...

29 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Supported file format Type Supported file format Movie DAT,MPG,MPEG,VOB,AVI,DIVX,MP4,MKV,TS,T RP,TP,ASF,WMV,FLV)Movie (*.mpg/*.mpeg/*dat/*.ts/*.trp/*.tp/*.vob/*. mp4/*.mov/*.mkv/*.divx/*.avi/*.asf/*.wmv/*.flv/*. avi(motion-jpeg)/*.mp4(motion-jpeg)/*.mkv(motion-jpeg))supp...

30 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Movies Play video files saved on a USB storage or Signage device (internal storage device). 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menu. 2 Press the navigation button to scroll to MY MEDIA and press OK . 3 Press the navigation button to scroll to Movie List and pres...

31 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using playing video files y y Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. y y Some special characters are not supported in subtitles. y y HTML tags are not supported in subtitles. y y Subtitles in languages other than the sup-ported languages are not avai...

32 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Video options 1 Press SETTINGS to access the Pop-Up menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to Set Video Play. , Set Video. or Set Audio. and press OK . y y The option values changed in Movie List do not affect Photo List or Music List . Therefore, they are not a...

33 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Menu Description View Marked Displays the selected photo file. Copy to Signage Copy a photo file and move it to Signage. (This function is only available with USB storage devices.) Delete Delete a photo file. Mark All Mark all photo files on the screen. Exit Mark Mode Ex...

35 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT If you select Set Photo View. , you can make adjustments as shown below: 1 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to select Slide Speed, Transition Effect, or BGM. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. Transition Effect Option For more...

36 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Music View photo files saved on a USB storage or Signage device (internal storage device). 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menu. 2 Press the navigation button to scroll to MY MEDIA and press OK . 3 Press the navigation button to scroll to Music List and ...

37 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Time elapsed/ Duration 002. B02.mp3 00:31 / 04:04 file name y y A damaged or corrupted music does not play but displays 00:00 in playtime. y y A music downloaded from a paid service with copyright protection does not start but dis-plays inappropriate information in playt...

39 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT y y While playing media files from Contents List , only the BACK , EXIT , or volume button are available. Selecting the BACK or EXIT button stops playing media files and returns to the Contents List . y y If there is the AutoPlay folder in the USB device and its files ar...

40 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT DivX® VOD Guide DivX® VOD Registration In order to play purchased or rented DivX® VOD contents, you should register your device with 10 digit DivX registration code from your device at www.divx.com/vod. 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation bu...

41 ENG ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Using PIP/PBP Displays videos and photos stored on the USB or Signage device (internal storage device) on a single monitor with the main and sub screens divided. (See page 51.) 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to OP- TIO...

42 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 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 W...

43 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK . 3 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK ....

44 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Basic image options Setting Description Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If you decrease the brightness level, the screen becomes darker and the power consumption will be reduced without any video signal loss. Contra...

45 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Dynamic Contrast (Off/High/ Medium/Low) 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. (Function works in the following...

46 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK . 3 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 W...

47 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK . 3 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 Whe...

48 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings 1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. 2 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK . 3 Press the navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4...

50 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Tile Mode This monitor can be tiled with additional monitors to create a large tiled display. Tile Mode - Natural mode When active, the part of the image that would normally be displayed in the gap between the monitors is omitted. ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 ID 1 ID 2 ID ...

52 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture ID Settings Picture ID is used to change the settings of a specific display using a single IR receiver for multi-vision. Communication is possible between a monitor with an IR receiver and other monitors using RS232C cables. Each monitor is identified by a...

53 ENG ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Player Name Setting Sets the player name used in SuperSign Manager.(Up to 20 characters) Network Setting Configure the network settings. Network Status Display the network status. - Internet is connected : Extermally connected - Home network is...

54 ENG ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS AV COMPONENT HDMI DVI-D RGB HDMI DVI-D Display Port LAN AV COMPONENT HDMI DVI-D AV COMPONENT HDMI DVI-D AV COMPONENT HDMI DVI-D AV COMPONENT HDMI MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the ports on the monitor set’s back panel. 1 Find an external dev...

55 ENG ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS AU D IO O U T VID EO O U T External Device Connection Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the monitor set and select an appropriate input mode. (not included) (not included) Back of the product. COMPONENT Connection Transmits the analog video and audio sign...

56 ENG ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI Connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the monitor set. Connect the external device and the monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown on the following illustration. y y Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. y y High Speed HDM...

57 ENG ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS LAN Connection A Using a router (Switch) Monitor Set Network PC LAN Switch Monitor Set Network PC LAN B Using the Internet. USB Connection Connect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory, external hard drive, MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the mon...

58 ENG ENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Daisy Chain Connection This connection is used as an output for the digital video signal of a PC displayed on multiple monitors. Multiple DVI cables are required to connect multiple monitors. 1 Connect the input ports of your PC and Monitor 1 using the DVI cable. 2 ...

59 ENG ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING No image is displayed Problem Resolution Is the product power cord connected? y See if the power cord is properly connected to the outlet. Does the Out of range message appear? y The signal from the PC (video card) is out of the vertical or horizontal f...

60 ENG ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING The screen image looks abnormal. Problem Resolution Is the screen position wrong? y D-Sub analog signal - Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control to automatically select the optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satis...

61 ENG ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Screen color is abnormal. Problem Resolution Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). y Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color) Select Control Panel - Display - Settings - Color Table menu in Windows. Screen color is unstable or mono-colored. y ...

63 ENG ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 963.36 mm x 562 mm x 79 mm / 9.04 kg 963.36 mm x 626.1 mm x 235.1 mm / 10.18 kg 963.36 mm x 562 mm x 79 mm / 9.86 kg 963.36 mm x 626.1 mm x 235.1 mm / 11.0 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio RMS A...

70 ENG ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.Please see the Mounting on a Wall section for sizes of screws. ( See page 11. ) 14.4 148.7 200 19 562 626.1 962.2 381.7 200 235.1 14.4 79 50.5 42WL30MS Product specifications ...

74 ENG ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS y y PC resolutions available as the input label option in RGB and HDMI/ DVI/ Display Port input mode : 640 x 480 / 60 Hz, 1280 x 720 / 60 Hz, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz and DTV resolutions : 480p, 720p, 1080p. DTV Mode Resolution Component HDMI/ Display Port (DTV) 480i o x 576...

75 ENG ENGLISH IR CODES IR CODES y y All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. y y Some key codes are not supported depending on the model. Code (Hexa) Function Note 08 Power R/C BUTTON 0B INPUT R/C BUTTON C4 MONITOR ON R/C BUTTON C5 MONITOR OFF R/C BUTTON 95 ENERGY SAVING ( ) R/C BUTTON DC 3...

76 ENG ENGLISH CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT y y Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. y y In the Option menu, Set ID must be between 1 and 255 without being duplic...

77 ENG ENGLISH CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Command Reference List COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) 1 2 01. Power k a 00 to 01 02. Input Select x b Refer to ‘Input Select.’ 03. Aspect Ratio k c Refer to ‘Aspect Ratio.’ 04. Energy Saving j q Refer to ‘Energy Saving.’ 05. Picture mode d x Refer to ‘Pict...

78 ENG ENGLISH CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) 1 2 37. Fail Over Input Select m j Refer to ‘Fail Over Input Select.’ 38. Reset f K 00 to 02 39. Tile Mode d d 00 to 01 40. Tile Mode Check d z FF 41. Tile ID d i Refer to ‘Tile ID.’ 42. Tile H Position d e 00 to 32 43. Tile ...

79 ENG ENGLISH CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command1]: First command to control the set.* [Command2]: Second command to control the set.* [Set ID]: Set ID with which you want to communicate. Enter [Set...

As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. E N E R G Y S TA R i s a s e t o f p o w e r - saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). Make sure to read the Safety Precautions befo...