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LG 42LM615T User Manual

42” led cinema 3d tv with 4 pairs of glasses and freeview hd
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User Guide

This is a 「User Guide」 installed on the TV.
The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide This is a 「User Guide」 installed on the TV. The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.

  • Page 2: To❐Use❐Favourite

    To❐set❐favourite❐programmes ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐SETUP❐➙ Programme❐Edit 1❐ Press❐the❐Q.MENU❐button❐on❐the❐Programme❐Edit❐screen❐and❐select❐ Favourite❐Group. 2❐ Select❐the❐desired❐programme. 3❐ Press❐the❐FAV❐button.❐The❐selected❐programme❐will❐be❐saved❐to❐your❐ favourite. To❐use❐Favourite ❐ ❐ Press❐the❐FAV❐button.❐ The❐favourite❐list❐will❐appear.❐Select❐the❐desired❐preset❐favourite❐programme❐ from❐Favourite❐List❐A-D.

  • Page 3: Automatically Setting Up Programme

    Automatically Setting Up Programme ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Auto Tuning Automatically tunes the programmes. 1 Select Country where the TV is used. Programme settings change depending on the country you choose. 2 Initiate Auto Tuning. 3 Select Input Source of your choice. 4 Set Auto Tuning following screen instructions.
  • Page 4 ❓ Cable DTV Setting option When searching for programmes using FULL setting it can take a long time. The following values are needed in order to search all available programmes quickly and correctly. The commonly used values are provided as “default”. •...

  • Page 5: Cable Dtv Setting

    Cable DTV Setting ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Cable DTV Setting [In Cable mode only] When Channel Auto Update is On, you can update information for all the programmes that can be updated, including the programme currently being watched. When Channel Auto Update is Off, you can only update information for the programme currently being watched.
  • Page 6 To use Manual Tuning ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Manual Tuning Adjusts programmes manually and saves the results. For digital broadcasting, signal strength and signal quality can be checked. For analogue broadcasting, you can set up station names and use fine tuning. Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.
  • Page 7 To edit programmes ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Programme Edit Edits the saved programmes. Set as favourite programme, block/unblock programme, skip programme etc. of the selected programme.
  • Page 8 Press TEXT button. [depending on the country] Teletext is a free service provided by the TV station that offers text-based information about TV programmes, news and weather. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.

  • Page 9: Special Teletext Function

    Special Teletext Function ❐ Press T. OPT button. Select the Text Option menu. • ꔻ Index : Select each index page. • ꔾ Time : When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. •...
  • Page 10 • ꔽ Reveal : Select this menu to display concealed information, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles. • ꔼ Update : Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new teletext page. • Language [In Digital Mode Only] : Sets Teletext language.
  • Page 11 Press the TEXT button. [In UK/Ireland only] The TV gives you access to digital teletext which gives much better text,graphics etc. than older analogue teletext. This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broadcast digital teletext.

  • Page 12: Teletext Within Digital Service

    ❓ Teletext within digital service 1 Press the numeric or ꔵ button to select a certain service which broadcasts digital teletext. 2 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing TEXT, OK, Navigation, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue or NUMBER buttons etc..

  • Page 13: Teletext In Digital Service

    ❓ Teletext in digital service 1 Press the numeric or ꔵ button to select a certain service which broadcasts digital teletext. 2 Press the TEXT or colour button to switch on teletext. 3 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing OK, Navigation, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue or NUMBER buttons etc..
  • Page 14 SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Data Service [Depending on country] This function allows users to choose between MHEG (Digital Teletext) and Teletext if both exist at the same time. If only one of them exists, either MHEG or Teletext is enabled regardless of which option you selected.
  • Page 15 SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ CI Information • This function enables you to watch some encrypted services (pay services). • If you remove the CI Module, you cannot watch pay services. • CI (Common Interface) functions may not be possible depending upon the country broadcasting circumstances.
  • Page 16 • When the TV is turned on after inserting a CI Module, you may not have any sound output. The Smart Card may not be compatible with the CI module. • When using a CAM(Conditional Access Module), please make sure it meets fully the requirements of either DVB-CI or CI plus.
  • Page 17 SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio. • 16:9: Resizes images to fit the screen width. • Just Scan: Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the image. ✎ In DTV, Component, HDMI, and DVI (over 720p) mode, Just Scan available.
  • Page 18 • Full Wide: When TV receives the wide screen signal, it will let you adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion,to fill the entire screen fully. 4:3 and 14:9 video is supported in full screen without any video distortion through DTV input.
  • Page 19 • Cinema Zoom: Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. ✎ While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn: - a video with stationary caption (such as network name) - 4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period Take caution when using these functions.
  • Page 20 To❐adjust❐picture❐in❐PC❐input❐mode ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐PICTURE❐➙❐Screen Adjusts❐picture❐in❐RGB-PC❐mode. •❐ Resolution:❐Sets❐the❐desired❐resolution. ✎ Resolution❐may❐only❐be❐selected❐when❐the❐PC❐resolution❐is❐set❐to❐❐ ❐ 1024❐x❐768,❐1280❐x❐768,❐or❐1360❐x❐768. •❐ Auto❐Config.:❐Optimizes❐picture. •❐ Position❐/❐Size❐/❐Phase:❐If❐screen❐size❐or❐location❐is❐distorted,❐user❐can❐directly❐ adjust❐the❐screen❐size❐and❐position. •❐ Reset:❐Resets❐all❐changes❐on❐picture❐settings❐on❐PC❐input❐mode.
  • Page 21 To❐set❐PC❐resolution ❐ ❐ 1❐ Right-click❐on❐the❐desktop❐of❐your❐PC❐and❐select❐「Properties」. 2❐ Click❐on❐「Settings」❐and❐refer❐to❐supported❐formats❐to❐set❐the❐resolution. 3❐ Select❐「Advanced❐→❐Monitor❐→❐Monitor❐Settings」❐on❐the❐setting❐window.❐ Refer❐to❐supported❐formats❐to❐select❐the❐optimal❐vertical❐frequency. ✎ On❐PC❐mode,❐1920x1080❐resolution❐delivers❐the❐optimum❐picture❐quality.❐ ❐ ✎ Resolution❐settings❐differ❐depending❐on❐the❐type❐of❐PC. ❐...
  • Page 22 ❐ ❓ Formats❐Supported ❐ ❐ ❐ ❐ Horizontal❐Frequency❐❐ Vertical❐Frequency❐ PC❐Input❐Mode Resolution (KHz) (Hz) ❐ HDMI-PC/❐RGB-PC❐ 640x350❐ 31.468❐ 70.09 ❐ ❐ 720x400❐ 31.469❐ 70.08 ❐ ❐ 640x480❐ 31.469❐ 59.94 ❐ ❐ 800x600❐ 37.879❐ 60.31 ❐ ❐ 1024x768❐ 48.363❐ 60.00 ❐ ❐ 1152x864❐...
  • Page 23 [Depending on model] Press the AV MODE button. Sets the best PICTURE / AUDIO optimized for different AV modes. • Off: Operates with the value set in the PICTURE / AUDIO Menu. • Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies. •...
  • Page 24 To❐adjust❐picture❐with❐Picture❐Wizard ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ PICTURE❐➙❐Picture❐Wizard❐Ⅱ Calibrates❐and❐adjusts❐for❐optimum❐picture❐quality❐using❐the❐remote❐control❐and❐ the❐Picture❐Wizard❐without❐expensive❐pattern❐devices❐or❐help❐from❐a❐specialist. Follow❐the❐instructions❐on❐screen❐to❐obtain❐optimum❐picture❐quality.
  • Page 25 To❐select❐Picture❐Mode ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ PICTURE❐➙❐Picture❐Mode Selects❐the❐picture❐mode❐optimized❐for❐the❐viewing❐environment❐or❐the❐ programme. •❐ Intelligent❐Sensor:❐Detects❐the❐ambient❐illumination❐and❐automatically❐adjusts❐ the❐TV’s❐brightness❐level❐to❐reduce❐energy❐consumption.❐Automatically❐ adjusts❐the❐brightness,❐sharpness,❐colour❐or❐tint❐for❐optimum❐picture❐quality.
  • Page 26 •❐ ꕋ❐Expert:❐Menu❐for❐adjusting❐picture❐quality❐that❐allows❐experts❐and❐ amateurs❐to❐enjoy❐the❐best❐TV❐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 ✎ Depending❐on❐input❐signal,❐available❐range❐of❐picture❐modes❐may❐differ. ❐ ✎ ꕋ❐Expert❐mode❐is❐for❐picture❐tuning❐professionals❐to❐control❐and❐fine-tune❐ ❐ using❐a❐specific❐image.❐For❐normal❐images,❐the❐effects❐may❐not❐be❐dramatic...
  • Page 27 To❐fine-tune❐picture❐mode ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐PICTURE❐➙❐Picture❐Mode❐➙❐Backlight❐/❐Contrast❐/❐ Brightness❐/❐Sharpness❐/❐Colour❐/❐Tint❐/❐Colour❐Temp. First❐select❐a❐Picture❐Mode❐of❐your❐choice. •❐ Backlight:❐Adjusts❐the❐display❐brightness❐by❐varying❐the❐brightness❐of❐the❐LCD❐ panel. ✎ Depending❐on❐the❐input❐signal❐or❐other❐picture❐settings,❐the❐range❐of❐detailed❐ ❐ items❐for❐adjustment❐may❐differ.
  • Page 28 To❐set❐advanced❐control ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ PICTURE❐➙❐Picture❐Mode❐➙❐Advanced❐Control❐/❐Expert❐ Control Calibrates❐the❐screen❐for❐each❐picture❐mode;❐or❐adjusts❐picture❐settings❐for❐a❐ special❐screen.❐First❐select❐a❐Picture❐Mode❐of❐your❐choice. •❐ Dynamic❐Contrast:❐Adjusts❐the❐contrast❐to❐the❐optimal❐level❐according❐to❐the❐ brightness❐of❐the❐image. •❐ Dynamic❐Colour:❐Adjusts❐colours❐to❐make❐the❐image❐appear❐in❐more❐natural❐ colours. •❐ Clear❐White:❐Enhances❐whites❐on❐screen❐to❐make❐the❐image❐brighter❐and❐ sharper.
  • Page 29 •❐ Skin❐Colour:❐Sets❐Skin❐colour❐spectrum❐separately❐to❐implement❐the❐skin❐ colour❐as❐defined❐by❐the❐user. •❐ Noise❐Reduction:❐Eliminates❐noise❐in❐the❐picture. •❐ Digital❐Noise❐Reduction:❐Eliminates❐noise❐generated❐while❐creating❐digital❐ picture❐signals. •❐ Gamma:❐Sets❐the❐gradation❐curve❐according❐to❐the❐output❐of❐picture❐signal❐in❐ relation❐to❐the❐input❐signal. •❐ Black❐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.
  • Page 30 •❐ Eye❐Care❐/❐Motion❐Eye❐Care:❐Protects❐you❐from❐eye❐glare❐by❐adjusting❐the❐ brightness❐of❐the❐screen. ✎ Motion❐Eye❐Care:❐Depending❐on❐model ❐ •❐ Real❐Cinema:❐Helps❐keep❐the❐screen❐in❐optimal❐condition. •❐ Colour❐Gamut:❐Selects❐the❐range❐of❐colours❐that❐can❐be❐expressed. •❐ Edge❐Enhancer:❐Shows❐clearer❐and❐distinctive❐yet❐natural❐edges❐of❐the❐video. •❐ Expert❐Pattern:❐Patterns❐used❐for❐expert❐adjustment •❐ Colour❐Filter:❐Filters❐a❐specific❐colour❐spectrum❐in❐RGB❐colours❐to❐fine-tune❐ colour❐saturation❐and❐hue❐accurately.
  • Page 31 •❐ Colour❐Temperature:❐Adjusts❐the❐overall❐tone❐of❐the❐screen❐as❐desired.❐In❐ Expert❐mode,❐detailed❐fine-tuning❐can❐be❐set❐via❐Gamma❐method,❐etc. •❐ Colour❐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. ✎ Depending❐on❐input❐signal❐or❐other❐picture❐settings,❐the❐range❐of❐detailed❐ ❐ items❐for❐adjustment❐may❐differ.
  • Page 32 To❐reset❐picture❐settings ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ PICTURE❐➙❐Picture❐Mode❐➙❐Picture❐Reset Resets❐picture❐settings❐that❐the❐user❐customizes. Each❐picture❐mode❐is❐reset.❐Select❐the❐picture❐mode❐you❐wish❐to❐reset.
  • Page 33 To❐use❐Sound❐Mode ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ AUDIO❐➙❐Sound❐Mode Adjusts❐TV❐audio❐to❐an❐optimal❐level❐according❐to❐a❐selected❐sound❐mode.
  • Page 34 To❐manually❐adjust❐Sound❐Mode ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾ AUDIO❐➙❐Sound❐Mode❐➙❐Infinite❐Surround❐/❐Treble❐/❐ Bass❐/❐Reset You❐can❐set❐minute❐options❐for❐each❐sound❐mode. First❐select❐a❐Sound❐Mode❐of❐your❐choice. •❐ Infinite❐Surround:❐LG’s❐proprietary❐audio❐processing❐technology❐allows❐ 5-channel-like❐surround❐sound❐from❐two❐speakers. ✎ If❐Clear❐Voice❐II❐is❐set❐to❐On,❐Infinite❐Surround❐will❐not❐be❐selected. ❐ •❐ Treble/Bass:❐Adjusts❐treble❐and❐bass❐in❐Sound. •❐ Reset:❐Resets❐voice❐options❐that❐the❐user❐has❐changed.❐Resets❐each❐voice❐ mode.❐Select❐the❐sound❐mode❐you❐wish❐to❐reset.
  • Page 35 To set Auto Volume ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Auto Volume Auto Volume to On. Varying volume output from channel to channel is automatically adjusted for convenient TV watching when clicking through different programme. To adjust Clear Voice ll function ❐...
  • Page 36 To use TV speakers ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ TV Speaker [Depending on model] When listening to speakers on external audio devices such as home theatre equipment, the TV speaker may be turned off. When there are SIMPLINK- connected home theatre devices, setting the TV speaker will automatically turn on the home theatre equipment.
  • Page 37 To use Digital Audio Out ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Digital Audio Out [Depending on model] Sets up Digital Audio Out. Item Audio Input Digital Audio output MPEG Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital HE-AAC Dolby Digital...

  • Page 38: Dtv Audio Setting

    DTV Audio Setting ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ DTV Audio Setting [Depending on model] When an input signal comprises different audio signals, this function allows you to select the audio type you want. If set to AUTO, the search order is HE-AAC → Dolby Digital+ → Dolby Digital → MPEG and output is produced in the first Audio Format found.
  • Page 39 To select external input ❐ Press INPUT button. Selects external input. ✎ Edit the device name: You can edit the name of the external device connected to the external input port.

  • Page 40: To Use Simplink

    To use SIMPLINK ❐ SIMPLINK is a feature that enables you to control and manage various multimedia devices conveniently using only the TV remote control via the SIMPLINK menu. 1 Connect the TV's HDMI IN terminal and the SIMPLINK device's HDMI output terminal using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 41 ✎ This function is only compatible with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. ✎ To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMIⓇ cable (with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature added). High-speed HDMIⓇ cables have the No. 13 pin connected for information exchange between devices. ✎ If you switch to another input, the SIMPLINK device will stop. ✎ If a third-party device with the HDMI-CEC function is also used, the SIMPLINK device may not work normally.
  • Page 42 ❓ SIMPLINK function description • Direct Play: Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly. • Select multimedia device: Selects the desired device via the SIMPLINK menu to control it from the TV screen instantly. • Disc playback: Manages the multimedia device with the TV remote control. • Power off all devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
  • Page 43 SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness. • Auto : TV sensor detects the ambient lighting and automatically adjusts the screen brightness. • : Turns off Energy Saving mode. • Minimum / Medium / Maximum : Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
  • Page 44 To❐use❐Sleep❐Timer ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐TIME❐➙❐Sleep❐Timer Turns❐off❐the❐TV❐after❐a❐preset❐number❐of❐minutes. To❐cancel❐the❐Sleep❐Timer,❐select❐Off.
  • Page 45 To❐set❐current❐time ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐TIME❐➙❐Clock Checks❐or❐changes❐the❐time❐while❐watching❐TV. •❐ Auto❐:❐Synchronizes❐the❐TV❐clock❐to❐the❐digital❐time❐information❐sent❐by❐the❐ TV❐station. •❐ Manual❐:❐Sets❐the❐time❐and❐date❐manually❐if❐the❐auto❐setup❐does❐not❐ correspond❐to❐the❐current❐time.
  • Page 46 To❐set❐the❐TV❐to❐turn❐on❐and❐off❐automatically ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐TIME❐➙❐On❐Time❐/❐Off❐Time Sets❐On❐/❐Off❐time. Select❐Off❐on❐Repeat❐to❐discontinue❐On❐Time❐/❐Off❐Time.❐ ✎ To❐use❐On❐Time❐/❐Off❐Time,❐set❐the❐current❐time❐correctly. ❐ ✎ Even❐when❐the❐On❐Time❐function❐is❐on,❐the❐TV❐will❐turn❐off❐automatically❐in❐ ❐ 120❐minutes❐when❐no❐button❐is❐pressed❐within❐that❐time.
  • Page 47 To❐set❐Automatic❐Standby ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐TIME❐➙❐Automatic❐Standby [Depending❐on❐model] If❐you❐do❐not❐press❐any❐button❐on❐the❐TV❐or❐remote❐control❐for❐a❐certain❐period,❐ the❐TV❐will❐automatically❐switch❐to❐standby❐mode.❐ ✎ This❐function❐does❐not❐work❐on❐Store❐Demo❐mode❐or❐while❐software❐ ❐ update.

  • Page 48: To❐Set❐Password

    To❐set❐password ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐LOCK❐➙❐Set❐Password Sets❐or❐changes❐TV❐password. ✎ The❐initial❐password❐is❐set❐to❐「0000」. ❐ When❐France❐is❐selected❐for❐Country,❐password❐is❐not❐「0000」❐but❐「1234」.❐❐ When❐France❐is❐selected❐for❐Country,❐password❐cannot❐be❐set❐to❐「0000」.
  • Page 49 To❐lock❐system ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐LOCK❐➙❐Lock❐System Locks❐the❐selected❐channel❐or❐external❐input.❐ First❐set❐Lock❐System❐to❐On. •❐ Block❐Programme❐:❐Blocks❐programmes❐with❐content❐inappropriate❐for❐children.❐ Programmes❐can❐be❐selected❐but❐the❐screen❐is❐blank❐and❐the❐audio❐is❐muted.❐To❐ watch❐a❐locked❐programme,❐enter❐the❐password.❐...
  • Page 50 •❐ Parental❐Guidance❐:❐This❐function❐operates❐according❐to❐information❐from❐ the❐broadcaster.❐Therefore❐if❐the❐signal❐has❐incorrect❐information,❐this❐ function❐does❐not❐operate.❐Prevents❐children❐from❐watching❐certain❐adult❐TV❐ programmes❐according❐to❐the❐ratings❐limit❐set.❐Enter❐a❐password❐to❐watch❐a❐ blocked❐programme.❐Ratings❐differ❐by❐country. •❐ Input❐Block❐:❐Block❐the❐input❐sources.
  • Page 51 To❐use❐Key❐Lock ❐ ❐ SETTINGS❐➾❐LOCK❐➙❐Key❐Lock Locks❐control❐buttons❐on❐TV.❐ ✎ Key❐Lock❐function❐remains❐intact❐even❐in❐case❐of❐power❐outage❐or❐when❐the❐ ❐ power❐cord❐is❐removed❐from❐the❐wall❐socket. ✎ Key❐Lock❐function❐can❐only❐be❐set❐by❐remote❐control,❐and❐not❐by❐the❐button❐ ❐ on❐the❐TV.❐ ✎ Even❐though❐Key❐Lock❐is❐set❐to❐ON,❐TV’s❐buttons❐can❐turn❐on❐the❐power. ❐...
  • Page 52 SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Language You can select the language of the menu displayed on the screen and the digital sound broadcasting. • Menu Language : Selects a language for the display text. • Audio Language [In Digital mode Only] : Selects the desired language when watching digital broadcasting containing several voice languages.
  • Page 53 • Text Language [In Digital mode Only] : Use the Text language function when two or more Text languages are broadcast. ✎ If teletext data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default Text language will be displayed. ✎ If you select the wrong local country, teletext may not appear correctly on the screen and some problems may occur during teletext operation.
  • Page 54 SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Country Sets the country that the TV uses. TV settings are changed according to the broadcast environment of the selected country. ✎ If the country setting is changed, the Auto Tuning information screen may appear. ✎ In a country that Digital broadcasting regulation isn’t fixed, some DTV functions may not work depending on digital broadcasting circumstances.
  • Page 55 SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Disability Assistance Audio commentary or subtitles are provided for those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired. • Hard of Hearing: This function is used for the hearing impaired. If it is set to on, the subtitle is displayed by default.
  • Page 56 To set Power Indicator ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Standby Light Turns the standby light in the front panel of the TV on/off.
  • Page 57 To change TV mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Mode Setting Selects Home Use Store Demo. When in use in home, please select Home Use. Store Demo mode is for store display.
  • Page 58 To specify Factory Reset ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Factory Reset All stored information is deleted and TV settings are reset. TV turns itself off and back on, and all settings are reset. ✎ When Lock System is in place, a pop-up window appears and asks for password.

  • Page 59: To❐View❐3D❐Images

    To❐view❐3D❐images ❐ ❐ 3D❐imaging❐is❐a❐technology❐that❐utilizes❐the❐slight❐difference❐between❐the❐left❐and❐ right❐eyes❐to❐make❐images❐on❐TV❐look❐just❐like❐real-life❐three-dimensional❐space. 1❐ Play❐a❐3D❐image❐title❐or❐turn❐to❐a❐3D❐channel. 2❐ Put❐on❐3D❐glasses. 3❐ Press❐3D❐button❐to❐change❐to❐3D❐imaging. 4❐ To❐end❐3D❐image❐viewing,❐press❐the❐3D❐button❐on❐the❐remote❐control❐while❐ viewing❐3D❐images.
  • Page 60 To❐adjust❐details❐of❐3D❐images ❐ ❐ Press❐the❐3D❐OPTION❐button. Changes❐3D❐image❐viewing❐options. •❐ 3D❐Picture❐Correction❐:❐Flips❐left/right❐images.❐Select❐a❐better❐3D❐screen. •❐ 3D❐Depth❐:❐Adjusts❐depth❐between❐an❐object❐and❐its❐surroundings.❐❐ •❐ 3D❐Viewpoint❐:❐Adjusts❐3D❐depth❐between❐an❐object❐and❐its❐surroundings❐by❐ moving❐the❐3D❐image❐screen❐back❐and❐forth.
  • Page 61 Viewing❐3D❐images❐-❐warning ❐ ❐ ✎ When❐viewing❐3D❐images,❐it❐is❐recommended❐that❐you❐maintain❐a❐distance❐of❐ ❐ at❐least❐twice❐the❐screen's❐diagonal❐length. ✎ 3D❐images❐may❐not❐be❐viewed❐correctly❐with❐shutter-type❐glasses❐that❐require❐ ❐ recharging. ✎ If❐a❐future❐3D❐broadcasting❐format❐that❐is❐not❐supported❐by❐this❐TV❐becomes❐ ❐ the❐standard,❐you❐may❐require❐an❐additional❐device❐such❐as❐a❐set-top❐box.
  • Page 62 Using❐3D❐glasses❐-❐warning ❐ ❐ ✎ Do❐not❐use❐the❐3D❐glasses❐as❐a❐replacement❐for❐your❐own❐corrective❐glasses,❐ ❐ sunglasses,❐or❐protective❐goggles.❐Incorrect❐use❐of❐3D❐glasses❐may❐cause❐eye❐ injuries. ✎ Do❐not❐store❐3D❐glasses❐in❐extreme❐conditions.❐Exposure❐to❐excessively❐high❐ ❐ or❐low❐temperatures❐may❐deform❐the❐lenses.❐Do❐not❐use❐deformed❐glasses. ✎ Do❐not❐apply❐pressure❐to❐3D❐glasses❐or❐subject❐them❐to❐any❐impact.❐ ❐ Subjecting❐3D❐glasses❐to❐rough❐handling❐may❐damage❐them. ✎ The❐lenses❐on❐3D❐glasses❐(with❐polarizing❐film)❐are❐vulnerable❐to❐scratches.❐ ❐ Use❐only❐a❐soft❐and❐clean❐cloth❐for❐cleaning.❐A❐dirty❐cloth❐may❐scratch❐the❐ polarizing❐film. ✎ Do❐not❐scratch❐the❐lens❐surface❐of❐the❐3D❐glasses❐with❐sharp❐objects❐or❐clean❐ ❐ with❐chemicals.❐If❐the❐lens❐surface❐is❐scratched,❐3D❐images❐may❐not❐display❐ correctly.
  • Page 63 To❐connect❐to❐the❐network ❐ ❐ 1❐ Select❐SETTINGS❐➾❐NETWORK❐➙❐Network❐Setting. 2❐ Set❐IP❐Mode❐to❐IP❐Auto❐Setting❐or❐IP❐Manual❐Setting. •❐ IP❐Auto❐Setting❐:❐Select❐this❐mode❐if❐your❐Internet❐service❐is❐broadband. •❐ IP❐Manual❐Setting❐:❐Select❐this❐mode❐if❐you❐are❐using❐the❐Internet❐in❐an❐office❐ (for❐example,❐fixed❐IP). 3❐ If❐you❐select❐IP❐Manual❐Setting,❐type❐in❐the❐IP❐address. 4❐ Select❐Enter❐to❐connect❐to❐the❐network.
  • Page 64 Setting❐a❐network❐-❐warning ❐ ❐ ✎ Use❐a❐standard❐LAN❐cable❐(Cat5❐or❐higher❐with❐RJ45❐connector,❐10❐Base-T❐or❐ ❐ 100❐Base❐TX❐LAN❐port). ✎ Resetting❐your❐modem❐can❐cause❐network❐connection❐problems.❐To❐resolve❐ ❐ the❐problem,❐turn❐the❐power❐off,❐disconnect❐and❐reconnect,❐and❐then❐turn❐the❐ power❐back❐on.❐ ✎ LG❐Electronics❐is❐not❐responsible❐for❐any❐Internet❐connection❐problems❐or❐any❐ ❐ faults,❐malfunctions❐and❐errors❐caused❐by❐an❐Internet❐connection. ✎ A❐network❐connection❐may❐not❐work❐properly❐depending❐on❐the❐Internet❐ ❐ service❐provider.❐...
  • Page 65 ✎ A❐DSL❐modem❐is❐required❐for❐a❐DSL❐service;❐a❐cable❐modem❐is❐required❐ ❐ for❐a❐cable❐service.❐Only❐a❐limited❐number❐of❐Internet❐connections❐may❐be❐ available,❐and❐TV❐network❐setting❐may❐not❐be❐available❐depending❐on❐your❐ contract❐with❐your❐Internet❐Service❐Provider❐(ISP).❐(If❐only❐one❐device❐is❐ allowed❐per❐line❐and❐the❐PC❐is❐already❐connected,❐other❐devices❐cannot❐be❐ used.) ✎ If❐you❐do❐not❐turn❐off❐the❐entire❐local❐home❐network,❐network❐traffic❐may❐ ❐ occur❐on❐some❐devices. ✎ Invalid❐settings❐on❐network❐devices❐can❐cause❐the❐TV❐to❐run❐slowly❐or❐not❐ ❐ operate❐properly.❐Install❐the❐devices❐correctly❐according❐to❐the❐appropriate❐ manual❐and❐set❐the❐network.
  • Page 66 1 Configure TV and PC on the same network. The TV and each device should be connected through a single access point to enable DLNA and Media Link service. 2 Install Nero MediaHome 4 on the PC from the website (http://www.lg.com). Before installation, close all running programs including firewall and anti-virus programs.
  • Page 67 3 Indicate the files/folders to be shared through Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials installed on the PC. 1. Run “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials” installed on the PC. 2. Select folder items to share. 3. Configure the shared folder and click "Start Server". Server starts. ✎...
  • Page 68 ❓ PC requirements for installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials • Windows XP (Service pack 2 or later), Windows Vista , Windows Ⓡ Ⓡ Ⓡ Media Center Edition 2005 (Service pack 2 or later), Windows Server 2003 Ⓡ (Service pack 1 or later) • Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate (32- and Ⓡ...

  • Page 69: Internet Explorer

    • CPU : 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Sempron™ 2200+ processor Ⓡ Ⓡ • Memory : over 256 MB RAM • Graphics card : above 32 MB, must support resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels and at least 16-bit colour settings • Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later...
  • Page 70 ❓ In case of a DLNA malfunction ✎ If the DLNA feature does not work properly, check your network settings. ✎ If you want to view 1080p pictures via DLNA, you will need a 5 GHz access point and may experience broken images or other problems if you use a 2.4- GHz access point.
  • Page 71 ✎ DLNA feature cannot be used with some access points that do not support multicasting. For more information, refer to the access point manual or consult the manufacturer. ✎ Supported file types may differ depending on DLNA server environment, even for file types supported by the TV.

  • Page 72: To Connect A Usb Device

    Plays content stored on a USB device (external HDD, USB memory stick) directly on the TV, easily and conveniently. To connect a USB device ❐ Connect the USB storage device to the TV's USB IN terminal. The connected USB storage device can be used immediately. To remove the USB device ❐...
  • Page 73 Using a USB storage device - warning ❐ ✎ If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. ✎ Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. ✎...
  • Page 74 ✎ It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB HDDs of 1 TB or less. ✎ If a USB HDD with power-saving function does not work properly, turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user manual of the USB HDD.
  • Page 75 To use My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ MY MEDIA ➙ All Media / Movie List / Photo List / Music List Selects a file from the list. Displays the file that you choose. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback.
  • Page 76 To set up My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ My Media Setting • DivX VOD Registration : Checks DivX Reg. Code for replaying DivX protected videos. Register at http://vod.divx.com. Use Reg. Code to rent or purchase movies at www.divx.com/vod. ✎...
  • Page 77 My Media supporting file ❐ Maximum data transfer rate: 20 Mbps (megabits per second) External subtitle formats supported: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) Internal subtitle formats supported: XSUB (supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6)
  • Page 78 ❓ Available video file Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @30p (only Motion JPEG 640x480 @30p) .asf, .wmv [Video] VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles [Audio] WMA Standard .divx, .avi [Video] DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC, Motion JPEG [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .mp4, .m4v, .mov [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, XViD [Audio] AAC, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Page 79 .mkv [Video] H.264/AVC, XViD, MPEG-4 Part2 [Audio] HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .ts, .trp, .tp [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC .vob [Video] MPEG-1, MPEG-2 [Audio] Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer I, II, DVD-LPCM .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe [Video] MPEG-1 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II...
  • Page 80 ❓ Available music file File type : mp3 [Bit rate] 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps [Sample freq.] 16 kHz - 48 kHz [Support] MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3...
  • Page 81 ❓ Available photo file Category : 2D(jpeg, jpg, jpe), 3D(jps) [Available file type] SOF0: baseline, SOF1: Extend Sequential, SOF2: Progressive [Photo size] Minimum: 64 x 64 Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H) Category : 3D (mpo) [Available file type] mpo [Photo size] 4:3 size: 3,648 x 2,736 / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,048 x 1,536...
  • Page 82 Items to note when playing videos ❐ ✎ Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. ✎ The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name. ✎...

  • Page 83: Operational Problems

    If the following symptoms occur, please carry out the checks and adjustments described below. There may be no malfunction. Operational problems ❐ ꕢ Cannot view certain programmes. • Adjust the location or orientation of the antenna. • Save the programmes you wish to view using Auto Tuning Programme Edit.

  • Page 84: Image Problems

    Image problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Picture Test Run an Picture Test first to verify that the image signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test image, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Images from previous programme or other programmes linger or the screen displays annoying lines.
  • Page 85 ꕢ Vibrating horizontal /vertical lines and fishnet patterns appear momentarily. • Such a problem may happen when there is strong electronic interference. Turn off other electronic devices such as mobile phones, power tools and other small electrical appliances. ꕢ The screen display freezes or does not work properly during a digital broadcast.
  • Page 86 ꕢ Digital broadcasting is not available even though the cable is connected. • Check with the cable operator providing your subscription and/or signal. (Depending on your subscription, digital broadcasting may not be supported.) ꕢ The display is inactive or unclear when connected to an HDMIⓇ source. • Check the HDMIⓇ cable specifications. If your HDMIⓇ cable is not genuine, images may fade in and out or not be displayed properly. • Ensure that all cables are securely connected.

  • Page 87: Sound Problems

    Sound problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Sound Test Run a Sound Test first to verify that the sound signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test sound, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Screen display is on but there is no sound. • Check other TV programmes.
  • Page 88 ꕢ For an analogue broadcast, stereo is not clear or sound comes from one speaker only. • In a poor reception area (areas with weak or unstable signals) or if Multi Audio is not stable, select Mono Multi Audio. • Adjust the Balance using the Navigation Button.
  • Page 89 ꕢ The volume changes when I change programme. • Volume can vary from programme to programme. • Set Auto Volume to On. ꕢ On certain programmes, there is no sound at all, or only the background music can be heard (in case of a programme created for overseas viewers). • In Language, set Language ➙ Audio Language to the language of your choice.
  • Page 90 ꕢ There is no sound when connected to an HDMIⓇ / USB source. • Make sure that the HDMIⓇ cable is high speed. • Check that the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or higher. • Use only regular music (*mp3) files.
  • Page 91 PC connection problem (Only for models supporting PC ❐ connection) ꕢ The screen display does not come on after connecting to the computer. • Make sure that the computer and the TV are securely connected. • Check whether the resolution is correctly set for PC input. • To use the TV as a secondary monitor, check if the connected desktop or laptop supports dual monitor display.
  • Page 92 ꕢ When connected to the computer, the display is partially cut off or shifts to one side. • Set the resolution to support PC input. (If this does not work, reboot the computer.) • Select Screen and adjust Position/Size/Phase.

  • Page 93: Problems Replaying Movies In My Media

    Problems replaying movies in My Media ❐ ꕢ I cannot view the files on the Movie List. • Check whether the file on the USB storage device can be read on a computer. • Check whether the file extension is supported. ꕢ...
  • Page 94 RUSSIA only The working life of this set is 7 years since the date of delivery to consumer. только для РΟССИИ Cpok cлужбы дaннoгo тoвapa - 7 лeт co дня пepeдaуи тoвapa пoтpeбитeлю Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин Устаткування відповідає вимогам технічного регламенту...
  • Page 95 ❐ EU Conformity Notice LG Electronics hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the following Directives. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC LOW VOLTAGE Directive 2006/95/EC European representative: LG Electronics Inc. Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands...
  • Page 96 If you want to find out more information about our recycling program, please contact your local LG vendor or a corporate representative of LG. and Information of Regional Take back Schemes can be found at : http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling.jsp...
  • Page 97 ❐ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 98 waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. ❐ On Disposal (Only, LCD TV with Hg lamp) •...

  • Page 99: Energy Saving

    ❐ Energy Saving Energy efficiency cuts energy consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills. The following indications allow to reduce power consumption when the television is not being watched: • turning the television off at its mains supply, or un-plugging it, will cut energy use to zero for all televisions, and is recommended when the television is not being used for a long time, e.g.

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