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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.
28LN549M
29LN549M
P/NO : MFL68021901 (1308-REV00)
Printed in Korea
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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. 28LN549M 29LN549M P/NO : MFL68021901 (1308-REV00) Printed in Korea www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSES REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing the Main Menus ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING USING THE USER GUIDE Unpacking Parts and buttons Accessing the On-Screen User Guide Lifting and moving the TV - Using the TV menu Setting up the TV - Using the Remote Control - Attaching the Stand Base...
  • Page 3 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. 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.
  • Page 4: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included. Attach the stand to the TV. Connect an external device to the TV. NOTE Image shown may differ from your TV. Your TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using.
  • Page 5: Assembling And Preparing

    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.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 28LN549M Remote Control Owner's Manual/ Cards Stand Base Batteries (AAA) (See p.13) (See p.37, See p.38) Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) (Depending on the country) (See p.18) (See p.18) (See p.18) Cable Tie (See p.20)
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 29LN549M Remote Control Owner's Manual/ Cards Stand Base Batteries (AAA) (See p.15, See p.16) (See p.37, See p.38) Screws for Assembly 2 EA Stand Body Cable Tie. (See p.15, See p.16) (See p.20) (See p.15, See p.16) Power Cord.
  • Page 8: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Front 28LN549M Remote Control Sensor Standby Light Lighting On: When Power is turned off Lighting Off: When Power is turned on SETTINGS INPUT Touch Buttons Touch buttons Description Scrolls through the saved channels. Adjusts the volume level. Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 29LN549M Remote Control Sensor Standby Light Lighting On: When Power is turned off Lighting Off: When Power is turned on Touch Buttons Touch button Description Scrolls through the saved channels. Adjusts the volume level. Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Rear 28LN549M Connection panel (See p.26) (Depending on the model)
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 29LN549M Connection panel (See p.26) (Depending on the model)
  • Page 12: Lifting And Moving The Tv

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV When holding the TV, the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches. 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.
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Tv

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the TV 28LN549M Attaching the Stand Base Detaching the Stand Base NOTE Stand Base When Detaching the stand from TV, Detach the stand with lifting up the lever in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth...
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Do not carry the monitor upside-down as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury. The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Stand Base

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Secure the TV and the Stand Body with the 29LN549M 2 screws. Attaching the Stand Base If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, use the following instructions to attach the stand. Place the TV with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface.
  • Page 16: Detaching The Stand Base

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Remove 2 screws and pull out the Stand Body from the TV. Place the TV with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION Do not carry the monitor upside-down as this may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in damage or injury. The illustration shows a general example of installation and may look different from the actual product. Do not carry the monitor upside-down by holding the stand body as this may cause it to fall off, resulting in damage or injury.
  • Page 18: Mounting On A Table

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord 28LN549M to a wall outlet. Lift 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. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm...
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord 29LN549M to a wall outlet. Lift 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.
  • Page 20: Tidying Cables

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables NOTE Gather and bind the cables with the supplied Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to cable tie. adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view. 28LN549M Front Rear 29LN549M...
  • Page 21 Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com . Connect the Kensington security system cable between the TV and a table. 28LN549M 29LN549M NOTE The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores.
  • Page 22: Mounting On A Wall

    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. VESA compatible only with respect to screw mounting interface dimensions and mounting...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Watching Tv

    WATCHING TV WATCHING TV Turning the TV on for the first time When you access the TV for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings. Connect the power cord to a power outlet. Press on the TV or power button on the remote control to turn the TV on.
  • Page 25 WATCHING TV NOTE For those countries without confirmed DTV broadcasting standards, some DTV features might not work, depending on the DTV broadcasting environment. Home Use mode. To display images in the best quality for your home environment, select Store Demo mode is suitable for the retail environment. Store Demo mode, the previously customized settings will switch to the default If you select...
  • Page 26: Making Connections

    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.
  • Page 27: Connecting With A Cable Box

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting with a cable box Connect the TV to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75 Ω). (Not Provided) CAUTION Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the RF cable. Copper wire Complete all connections instructions between devices, and then connect the power cord to the power outlet to prevent damages to your TV.
  • Page 28: Connecting To A Hd Receiver, Dvd Player, Vcr Or Gaming Device

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player, VCR or Gaming device Connect a HD receiver, DVD Player, VCR or Gaming device to the TV and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI Connection HDMI is the best way to connect a device. Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV.
  • Page 29: Hdmi To Dvi Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI to DVI Connection Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with an HDMI to DVI cable as shown in the following illustration. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable.
  • Page 30: Component Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Component Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the component cable as shown on the following illustration. Component connections support HD, but some devices will not output HD on Component (due to copyright issues). NOTE If cables are installed incorrectly, it could case the image to display in black and white or with distorted color.
  • Page 31: Composite Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Composite Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the composite cable as shown on the following illustration. NOTE Check to ensure each cable is matched with the corresponding color connection. (Not Provided) DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB / Gaming device...
  • Page 32: Connecting A Usb Device

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory, external hard drive, MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the TV and access the USB menu to use various multimedia files. (Not Provided)
  • Page 33: Connecting To A Pc

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC Your TV supports the Plug & Play* feature and has the built-in speakers with Virtual Surround that reproduces sound clearly and rich bass. * Plug & Play: The function when a PC recognizes a connected device and requires no driver to be installed. NOTE It is recommended to use the TV with an HDMI connection for the best image quality.
  • Page 34: Hdmi Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with an HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations. You should change the input label on the TV's HDMI port (this can be done in the input menu).
  • Page 35: Hdmi To Dvi Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI to DVI connection Transmits the digital video signal from your PC to the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with an HDMI to DVI cable as shown the following illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable. NOTE If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to DVI mode.
  • Page 36: Rgb Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS RGB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with a D-sub 15 pin cable as shown the following illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable. NOTE If you do not use an optional external speaker, connect the PC to the TV with the optional audio cable.
  • Page 37: Remote Control

    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 ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
  • Page 38 REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS Accesses the main menu. PICTURE Mode Changes the image mode. SOUND Changes the sound mode. INFO Views the information of the Navigation buttons currently program and the Scrolls through menus or screen. options. Q.MENU Selects menus or options and Accesses the quick menus.
  • Page 39: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing the Main Menus SETTINGS Press 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 and press OK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 40: Using The User Guide

    USING THE USER GUIDE USING THE USER GUIDE Accessing the On-Screen Image shown may differ from your TV. User Guide User Guide To use input device Using the TV menu To set ODC(Over Driving Circuit) CHANNEL Setting To use PIP(Picture In Picture) PICTURE, SOUND Setting To set time options Press...
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your TV Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product's lifespan. CAUTION Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. When the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent possible damage from lightning or power surges.
  • Page 42: Preventing "Image Burn" Or "Burn-In" On Your Tv Screen

    MAINTENANCE Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen If a fixed image displays on the TV 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.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General Problem Resolution y Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again. Cannot control the TV with the remote control. y Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control. y Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed ( y Check if the product is turned on.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    On Mode : 29 W (typ.) Off Mode 0.4 W AC/DC Adapter Manufacturer: Lien Chang, Model:LCAP16B-B, LCAP25B Manufacturer: LG Innotek, Model: PSAB-L205F, PSAB-L204B Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) With Stand Weight 645.3 mm x 182.1 mm x 447.9 mm 5.1 kg...
  • Page 45 19 V 2.4 A Power Consumption On Mode : 40 W (typ.) Off Mode 0.4 W AC/DC Adapter Manufacturer: LG Innotek, Model: PSAB-L101A Manufacturer: Lite-On, Model: PA-1650-64 Tilt Tilt Range -5 to 20° Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) With Stand Weight 668.6 mm x 223.5 mm x 472.4 mm...
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48: Key Codes

    KEY CODES KEY CODES • This feature is not available for all models. Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) CH +, PR + R/C Button List, - (ATSC Only) R/C Button CH -, PR - R/C Button TV/PC R/C Button Volume + R/C Button...
  • Page 49: External Control Device Setup

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP • Image shown may differ from your TV. Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally. Note: The type of control port on the TV can be different between model series.
  • Page 50: Rs-232C With Rs-232C Cable (Legacy)

    RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) (PC) (TV) EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP (TV) (PC) RS-232C with RS-232C Cable (Legacy) RS-232C IN (PC) (TV) Phone jack Type (CONTROL & SERVICE) (PC) (TV) • You need to purchase the phone-jack to RS-232 cable required for the connection between the PC and the TV, which is specified in the manual.
  • Page 51: Communication Parameters

    EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Communication Parameters • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Stop bit : 1 bit • Data length : 8 bits • Communication code : ASCII code • Parity : None • Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Command reference list (Depending on model) DATA...
  • Page 52: Transmission / Receiving Protocol

    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 monitor ID number in option menu. Adjustment range in TV is 1 to 99.
  • Page 53 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP * Commands may work differently depending on model and signal. 01. Power (Command: k a) 03. Screen Mute (Command: k d) ► ► To control Power Off of the set. To select screen mute on/off. Transmission[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 : Power Off Data 01 : Power On...
  • Page 54 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 08. Color/Colour (Command: k i) 13. Balance (Command: k t) ► ► To adjust the screen Color(Colour). To adjust balance. You can also adjust colour in the PICTURE menu. You can also adjust balance in the AUDIO menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00 to Max : 64...
  • Page 55 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 17. Tune Command (Command: m a) 3. Tune to the satellite (DVB-S) Channel 1000. Set ID = All = 00 * This command may work differently depending on Data 00 & 01 = Channel Data is 1000 = 03 E8 model and signal.
  • Page 56 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Data 05 : Input Source (Digital) Data 05 : Input Source (Digital/Satellite for Japan) - 02 : Terrestrial TV (DTV) – Use Physical Channel - 02 : Terrestrial TV (DTV) Number - 07 : BS (Broadcasting Satellite) - 06 : Cable TV (CADTV) –...
  • Page 57 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Control Panel Light (Command: m g) 22. 3D(Command: x t) (only 3D models) (Depending on model) • For Plasma TV ► To control the panel light. ► To change 3D mode for TV. Transmission [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [x][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data 00][ ][Data 01] Data Min : 00 to Max : 64 [ ][Data 02][ ][Data 03][Cr]...
  • Page 58 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 23. Extended 3D(Command: x v) (only 3D models) 24. Auto Configure (Command: j u) ► To adjust picture position and minimize image (Depending on model) ► To change 3D option for TV. shaking automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode.
  • Page 60 The model and serial number of the TV is copyright notices are available for download. located on the back and one side of the LG Electronics will also provide open source TV. Record it below should you ever need code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering service.

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