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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 the your TV and retain it for future reference. 22MN42B www.lg.com...
CONTENTS CONTENTS - Customizing PC display options Adjusting the sound ASSEMBLING AND - Selecting an sound mode PREPARING - Customizing sound options Unpacking Parts and buttons ENTERTAINMENT Lifting and moving the TV Using integrated media features Setting up the TV - Connecting USB storage devices - Attaching the Stand Base - Browsing files...
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CONTENTS Top Text - Block / Group / Page Selection - Direct Page Selection Fastext - Page selection Special Teletext Function MAINTENANCE Screen and frame Cabinet and stand Power cord TROUBLESHOOTING General PC mode SPECIFICATIONS LICENSES...
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 HDMI AV IN DC-IN (Power Button) USB 5 V 0.5 A RGB IN (PC) Remote Control Sensor Standby Light » Lighting On: Turned off Connection panel (see.p 39) » Lighting Off: Turned on button Description Selects the mode.(Programme ☞...
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 its type Place the TV with the screen side down on a and size.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table CAUTION Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Do not carry the monitor upside-down as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury.
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(2) AC-DC Adapter Only Mode Connect AC-DC Adapter output Cable to Monitor System Power input Jack directly. CAUTION Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics Inc Uncertified batteries may explode. Ensure the power is off before changing the battery pack.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING WARNING The battery may explode due to excessive heat, causing fire. For a safe and efficient use of battery, follow the below directions. Do not short-circuit the battery. Keep the battery out of reach of children. A visible swelling of the battery pack indicates a possible danger.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING In the battery mode Enter the Battery mode Battery is discharged. TV will turn off. When power supply is unavailable, power is supplied from the battery automatically. The battery icon disappears after 5 seconds. NOTE It reappears when the battery level changes. In battery mode, the Picture Mode is disabled.
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Charge the battery fully when you first use the TV. Standard usage hours given in the manual is based on measurements taken by LG; the actual time may vary depending on usage. Battery usage time may vary depending on broadcast type, operating temperature, NOTE period of use and user preferences.
If you use incorrect screw, the product might be damaged and drop from mounted position. In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for 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 wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the TV and void your warranty.
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 POWER TV/PC INPUT...
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POWER TV/PC INPUT REMOTE CONTROL MUTE I/II POWER TV/PC INPUT MUTE I/II LIST Q.VIEW MENU MENU EXIT EXIT ARC/MARK ARC/MARK TEXT TEXT HOLD HOLD SIZE SIZE TIME TIME REVEAL REVEAL INDEX INDEX MODE MODE UPDATE UPDATE USB VOL - USB VOL + USB VOL - USB VOL + Navigation buttons Scrolls through menus or...
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 Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch ohm).
WATCHING TV Accessing the TV for the Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your TV according to your preferences. first time Selects a language for When you access the TVt for the first time, the Language the display. initial setting screen appears. Select a language ...
WATCHING TV Watching TV Manually setting up programmes Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange Press on the Remote control or on the the stations in whatever order you desire. TV to turn the TV on. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press INPUT and select Antenna.
WATCHING TV Favourite programme setup Selecting the programme list You can check which programmes are stored in Selecting favourite programme the memory by displaying the programme list. Favourite programme is a convenient feature that lets you quikly scan up to programmes of your Displaying programme LIST choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes.
WATCHING TV Using additional options - 4:3: The following selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, gray bars will appear on both the left and right of the Adjusting aspect ratio screen. Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing ARC while you are watching TV.
WATCHING TV Using the input list Locking the buttons on the TV Lock the buttons on the TV to prevent any Selecting an input source unwanted operations or accidents by children. Press INPUT to access the input source list. Press MENU to access the main menus.
CONNECTING TO A PC CONNECTING TO A PC Your TV supports the Plug & Play* feature. CAUTION * Plug & Play: The function when a PC recognizes Connect the signal input cable a connected device that users connect to a PC and tighten it by turning the and turn on, without device configuration or user screws clockwise.
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 Customizing PC display options Mode Description Standard Selects when you want standard- Customize options of each image mode for the quality sound. best image quality. Music Selects when you listen to music. This function works in the following mode: Cinema Selects when you watch movies.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using integrated media Tips for using USB storage devices features Only a USB storage device is recognizable. If the USB storage device is connected Connecting USB storage devices through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. Connect USB storage devices such as a USB flash A USB storage device using an automatic memory, external hard drive, or MP3 player to the recognition programme may not be...
ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files detected. So be sure to connect the external power source. Access the Photo or Music lists and browse files. - Please use a power adaptor for an external power source. We do not guarantee an USB Connect a USB storage device. cable for an external power source.
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos Press the Navigation buttons to browse files. The highlighted file will display in the preview View image files saved in a USB storage device. window. The displays on the screen may differ from the model. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Photo List USB Device Page 2/3...
ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Music Using photo options Use the following options while viewing photos. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Music List and press OK. Drive1 Select to access the connected USB storage device.
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ENTERTAINMENT Control playback by using the following buttons. Button Description Stops playback Plays a music file and Pauses or resumes playback Skips to the next file Skips to the previous file NOTE A damaged or corrupted file will not play and the duration of the file display as 00:00.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing main menus Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want MENU EXIT ARC/MARK...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings SETUP settings SETUP Move Press MENU to access the main menus. Auto Tuning Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK. Manual Tuning Programme Edit Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE settings PICTURE Move Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Press MENU to access the main menus. Picture Mode : Vivid ꔈBacklight Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE ꔈContrast press OK. ꔈBrightness ꔈSharpness Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or ꔈColour option you want and press OK.
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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. Contrast Increases or decreases the gradient of the video signal.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO settings AUDIO Move Auto Volume : Off Press MENU to access the main menus. Balance Sound Mode : Standard Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press ꔈTreble ꔈBass ꔈReset Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Stereo/Dual Reception When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Press I/II and press the One/Two and press OK. Broadcast On Screen Display Mono MONO Stereo STEREO Dual DUAL I , DUAL II , DUAL I + II Mono sound selection...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME settings TIME Move Clock Press MENU to access the main menus. Off Time : Off On Time : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK. Sleep Timer : Off Auto Off : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS USB settings Move Photo List Press MENU to access the main menus. Music List Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION settings OPTION Move Language : English Press MENU to access the main menus. Key Lock : Off Standby Light : On Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK. Mode Setting : Home Use Factory Reset Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK.
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, Composite connection Camera, HD receiver, DVD, Transmits the analog video and audio signals from VCR player or Gaming an external device to the TV. Connect the external device device and the TV with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration.
TELETEXT TELETEXT Simple Text This feature is not available in all countries. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up to the minute information Page selection on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder Enter the desired page number as a three-digit of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and number with the NUMBER buttons.
TELETEXT Top Text Fastext The user guide displays four fields-red, green, The teletext pages are colour coded along the yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing yellow field denotes the next group and the blue the corresponding coloured button.
TELETEXT Special Teletext Function Reveal Select this menu to display concealed information, such as solutions to riddles or Hold puzzles. Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page Index displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cabinet and stand Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. To remove dust, wipe the cabinet with a dry and soft cloth. To remove major dirt, wipe the cabinet with a CAUTION soft cloth dampened in a clean water or water Make sure to turn the power off and...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General The Monitor set does not operate properly 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.
Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or Did you install the driver? 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING After-image appears on the product. Problem Resolution y If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be damaged After-image appears when the product is turned off. quickly. Use the screen saver function. Screen Colour is abnormal. Problem Resolution y Set screen Colour resolution to more than 24 bits (true Colour) Select...
Sleep Mode : 1 W (RGB) plus 6 W (during charging) Off Mode : 0.5 W plus 6 W (during charging) AC/DC Adapter Manufacturer : LG Innotek, Model : PSAB-L101A Manufacturer : LITEON, Model : PA-1650-64 External Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer External Battery Pack...
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SPECIFICATIONS RGB (PC) supported mode NOTE There may be interference relating to 22MN42B resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or Horizontal Vertical Pixel brightness in PC mode. Change the PC Resolution Frequency Frequency clock mode to another resolution or change the (kHz)
LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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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.