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OWNER·S
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LED LCD TV / LCD TV
PLASMA TV
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
P/NO: MFL62882705 (1001-REV02)
Printed in Mexico
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  • Page 39 OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD TV / LCD TV PLASMA TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. www.lge.com P/NO : SAC34134203 (1001-REV02)

  • Page 40: Warning / Caution

    Do not attempt to modify this product in any point of the cable entry as practical. way without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

  • Page 41: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked Keep these instructions. on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve- nience receptacles, and the point where Heed all warnings. they exit from the apparatus. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 42 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or elec- a thunder or lighting storm. trical shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. Do not touch When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure the TV with wet hands.
  • Page 43 ANTENNAS Ventilation Outdoor antenna grounding Install your TV where there is proper ventila- tion. Do not install in a confined space such If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the as a bookcase. Do not cover the product precautions below. An outdoor antenna sys- with cloth or other materials (e.g.) plastic tem should not be located in the vicinity of while plugged in.

  • Page 44: Contents

    CONTENTS Initial Setting ............67 WARNING / CAUTION ......2 On-Screen Menus Selection ......69 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3 Quick Menu ............71 CONTENTS ............6 Customer Support - Software Update ..........72 FEATURE OF THIS TV ......8 - Picture Test/Sound Test ........ 73 - Product/Service Info.
  • Page 45 NETCAST TIME SETTING Netcast Menu ............ 123 Clock Setting YOUTUBE ............124 - Auto Clock Setup ..........157 PICASA ............... 126 - Manual Clock Setup ........158 Auto On/Off Time Setting ......159 PICTURE CONTROL Sleep Timer Setting ........160 Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control .... 128 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Picture Wizard ...........

  • Page 46: Feature Of This Tv

    “night” modes will then be pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, accessible by the user to experi- and AC3 digital audio. A subset of ence the best their LG HDTV has to digital television, HDTV formats offer. include 1080p, 1080i, and 720p Sophisticated and detailed calibra- resolutions.
  • Page 47 View videos and photos and listen AV Mode is three preset picture to music on your TV through USB and audio settings. It allows the 2.0 (‘videos’ dependent on model). viewer to quickly switch between common settings. includes Cinema, Sports, and Game Modes. Automatically enhances and ampli- fies the sound of human voice fre- quency range to help keep dia-...

  • Page 48: Preparation

    PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please con- tact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The accessories included may differ from the images below. 1.5V 1.5V Owner’s Manual CD Manual, Remote Control, Nero MediaHome 4...

  • Page 49: Optional Extras

    Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification. Contact your dealer for buying these items. This device only works with compatible LG LED LCD TV, LCD TV, or Plasma TV. Wireless Media Box Wireless LAN for Broadband/...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Information

    PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 50/6OK750 Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. SPEAKER Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Touch Button You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. INPUT MENU ENTER...
  • Page 51 32/42/46/52/60LD550 CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER Button SPEAKER ENTER MENU Button Power/Standby Indicator MENU (Can be adjusted using the Power Indicator INPUT Button in the OPTION menu. p.142 INPUT POWER Button Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions...
  • Page 52 PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 47/55LD650 CHANNEL ( , ) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER ENTER Button MENU MENU Button INPUT INPUT Button SPEAKER POWER Button Power/Standby Indicator (Can be adjusted using the Power Indicator in the OPTION menu. p.142 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor...
  • Page 53 42/47/55LE5400, 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Power/Standby Indicator (Can be adjusted using the Power Indicator in SPEAKER the OPTION menu. p.142 Touch Button You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. ENTER MENU INPUT...
  • Page 54 PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 47/55LE8500 Remote Control Sensor Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions SPEAKER Touch Button You can operate the button just by touching the button lightly with your finger. ENTER MENU INPUT Power/Standby Indicator (Can be adjusted using the...

  • Page 55: Back Panel Information

    BACK PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 50/60PK750 OPTICAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL (RGB/DVI) AUDIO OUT RGB IN (PC) SERVICE ONLY WIRELESS CONTROL VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO ANTENNA /CABLE /DVI IN REMOTE CONTROL N AUDIO VIDEO AV IN 2 32/42/46/52/60LD550, 47/55LD650 RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC)
  • Page 56 PREPARATION 42/47/55LE5400, 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500 RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN (RGB DVI) OPT CAL D GITAL VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ꔡ WIRELESS CONTROL ANTENNA/ CABLE IN AUDIO VIDEO CAUTION For HDMI IN 4 and USB IN 1, 2 For an optimal connection, HDMI cables and USB devices should have bezels...
  • Page 57 ANTENNA/CABLE IN Network connection for Netflix, Yahoo! TV Connect over-the-air or cable signals to this Widgets, etc (for USA). jack. Also used for video, photo and music files on a local network. COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN Supports HD.

  • Page 58: Stand Instructions

    PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 50/60PK750) Image shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION (For 50PK750) Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. STAND BODY Assemble the parts of the STAND BODY with the STAND BASE of the TV.
  • Page 59 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. 50PK750 60PK750 Remove the screws that hold the stand on. M4 x 30 M4 x 28 Detach the stand from TV. PROTECTION COVER After removing the stand, install the included PROTECTION COVER over the hole for the stand.
  • Page 60 PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 32/42/46/52/60LD550, 47/55LD650) Image shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the parts of the STAND BODY STAND BODY with the STAND BASE of the TV.
  • Page 61 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Remove the screws that hold the stand on. Detach the stand from TV. PROTECTION COVER After removing the stand, install the included PROTECTION COVER over the hole for the stand.
  • Page 62 PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTIONS (For 42/47/55LE5400, 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500) Image shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the parts of the STAND STAND BODY BODY with the STAND BASE of the At this time, tighten the screws that hold the STAND BODY on.
  • Page 63 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Remove the screws that hold the stand on. Detach the STAND REAR COVER from TV. Detach the stand from TV.

  • Page 64: Vesa Wall Mounting

    If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer.
  • Page 65 Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are may damage the TV or cause the TV to a fall, shown in the table. leading to personal injury. LG is not liable for these kinds of accidents. When purchasing our wall mount kit, a detailed...

  • Page 66: Cable Management

    PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT Image shown may differ from your TV. Plasma TV After connecting the cables as necessary, install the CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables. In case of the LAN cable, install as shown to reduce the electromagnetic wave.
  • Page 67 Image shown may differ from your TV. 32/42/46/52/60LD550, 47/55LD650 Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Open the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP Put the cables inside the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP and snap it closed.
  • Page 68 PREPARATION Image shown may differ from your TV. 42/47/55LE5400, 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500 Secure the power cord with the CABLE HOLDER on the TV back cover. It will help prevent the power cable from being removed by accident. CABLE HOLDER After connecting the cables as necessary, install the CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables.

  • Page 69: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10.1 cm (4 inch) on all four sides from the wall. 10.1 cm (4 inch) 10.1 cm (4 inch) 10.1 cm (4 inch) 10.1 cm (4 inch) CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations.

  • Page 70: Attaching The Tv To A Desk

    PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (For 32/42LD550) Image shown may differ from your TV. The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, poten- tially causing injury or damaging the product. Stand 1-Screw ( provided as parts of the product)

  • Page 71: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Prevent Falling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand

    SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount). Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.

  • Page 72: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    PREPARATION To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.

  • Page 73: External Equipment Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Image shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device.
  • Page 74 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP For LED LCD TV...

  • Page 75: Hdmi Connection

    HDMI Connection RS-232 1. How to connect RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE /DVI IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL DIGITAL Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN L(MONO VIDEO 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on the TV. AUDIO N AUD O OUT ꔡ...

  • Page 76: Dvi To Hdmi Connection

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) 1. How to connect /DVI IN (RGB/DVI) OPT CAL DIGITAL Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3, or 4* jack on AUD O N AUD O OUT ꔡ...

  • Page 77: Dvd Setup

    DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1, 2, or 3* jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = blue, and = red ) .
  • Page 78 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection RS-232C IN 1. How to connect RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV (RGB/DVI) OPT CAL DIG TAL VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO and DVD. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, AUD O IN AUDIO OUT Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red)
  • Page 79 HDMI Connection 1. How to connect RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 jack on the TV. (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL D GITAL VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO IN...

  • Page 80: Vcr Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect ANTENNA/ Connect the RF antenna out socket CABLE IN of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the TV. S-VIDEO VIDEO ANT OUT AUDIO ANT IN OUTPUT SWITCH Connect the antenna cable to the RF antenna in socket of the VCR.
  • Page 81 Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV RS-232C IN and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) (RGB/DVI) OPT CAL D GITAL VIDEO...

  • Page 82: Other A/V Source Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP 1. How to connect Camcorder Video Game Set Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) VIDEO 2.

  • Page 83: Usb Connection

    USB CONNECTION 1. How to connect Connect the USB device to the USB IN 1 or 2 jack on the side of TV. 2. How to use Memory Key After connecting the USB IN jack, you use the USB function. ( p.93...

  • Page 84: Headphone Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HEADPHONE SETUP (FOR LED LCD TV/LCD TV) You can listen to the sound through the headphone. 1. How to connect Plug the headphone into the head- phone socket. To adjust the headphone volume, press the VOL +/- button. If you press the MUTE button, the sound from the headphone is switched off.

  • Page 85: Audio Out Connection

    AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. If you want to enjoy digital broadcasting through 5.1-channel speakers, connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of TV to a Home Theater (or amp). 1.

  • Page 86: External Equipment Wireless Connection (Optional Extras)

    LG TVs with a Wireless Control port support the LG Wireless Media Box, which is sold separately. When you connect the wireless ready dongle (included with the media box) to the TV, external devices can be connected to the LG Wireless Media Box and video and audio will be sent to the TV wirelessly. COM1...

  • Page 87: Pc Setup

    PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that PC adjusts automatically to the TV's set- tings. VGA (D-Sub 15 Pin) Connection RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN 1. How to connect (RGB DVI) OPTICAL D TAL VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO...
  • Page 88 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection RS-232C I 1. How to connect RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONL /DVI IN (RGB/DVI) OPT CAL D GITAL Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/ VIDEO L(MONO) DVI IN 1, 2, 3, or 4* jack on the TV. AUD O IN AUDIO OUT ꔡ...
  • Page 89 NOTE To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1920x1080. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. In PC mode, there may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or bright- ness.

  • Page 90: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. You can choose this option only when the PC resolution is set to 1024X768, 1280X768 or 1360X768. MENU Select PICTURE.
  • Page 91 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Screen Reset (Reset to original initial values) Returns Position, Size, and Phase to the default initial settings.

  • Page 92: Adjustment For Screen Position, Size, And Phase

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment or if text is shaking, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Position: This function is to adjust MENU Select PICTURE.

  • Page 93: Network Setup

    NETWORK SETUP Wired Network Connection This TV can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port. After making the physical connection, the TV needs to be set up for network communication. RS-232C IN RGB IN (PC) (SERVICE ONLY) /DVI IN (RGB DVI)

  • Page 94: Wired Network Setup

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Wired Network Setup If wired and wireless networks are both available, wired is the preferred method. After making a physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the TV network settings to be adjusted. For detail information, contact your internet provider or router manual. If you already set the Network Setting IP Manual Setting...
  • Page 95 ISP. household devices such as cordless tele- LG is not responsible for any malfunction of phone, Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, the TV and/or the internet connection feature and can be affected by interference from due to communication errors/malfunctions them.
  • Page 96 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Wireless Network The LG Wireless LAN for Broadband/DLNA Adaptor, which is sold separately, allows the TV to connect to a wireless lan network. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.

  • Page 97: Wireless Network Setup

    Wireless Network Setup Setting up the AP (Access Point) or the wireless router is required before connecting the TV to the network. If you already set the Network Setting If your AP is locked Scan the all available AP (Access MENU Select NETWORK.

  • Page 98: When A Security Code Is Already Set

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When a security code is already set PIN (Personal Identification Number) If you want to connect the AP (Access Point) or router with PIN, use this feature. Repeat step 1-7 on P.59. ENTER Select Connect. Connect the acccess point with PIN mode.
  • Page 99 AD-hoc Mode This is the method of communicating directly with the machine to communicate without AP. This is the same as connecting two PCs with a cross cable. Repeat step 1-3 on P.59. ENTER Select Setting AD-hoc network. Select Enter. ENTER ENTER Select Connect to connect Ad-hoc network.

  • Page 100: Network Status

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Network Status Wireless Connection Wired Connection Setting: Return to the network set- Select NETWORK. MENU ting menu or wireless network setting type menu. Test: Test the current network status ENTER Select Network Status. after setting the network. Close: Return to the previous menu.

  • Page 101: Watching Tv / Channel Control

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. The remote control may differ from the images below. Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. POWER LIGHT Illuminates the remote control buttons.

  • Page 102: Installing Batteries

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL VOLUME Adjusts the volume. UP/DOWN LIGHT Set up desired favorite channels list. p.79 AV MODE INPUT ENERGY Select the input to apply the Picture Wizard settings. MARK SAVING p.131 Use to mark or unmark a photo/music/movie. p.105, 110, 116 Changes the aspect ratio.
  • Page 103 Simple Remote Control (For 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500) Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. POWER TV/INPUT Rotates through inputs. POWER TV/INPUT Also switches the TV on from standby. p.83 Adjusts the volume. VOLUME UP/ DOWN Switches the sound on or off. MUTE p.66 Changes the channel.

  • Page 104: Turning On The Tv

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the I, INPUT, button on the TV or press CH ( , INPUT, button on the remote control.

  • Page 105: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when purchasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be activated from the user menus.
  • Page 106 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Step 3. Power Indicator (For LED LCD TV) Select On or Off. ENTER This function is disable in “Step2. Mode Setting - Store Demo”. Step 4. Time Zone Select Time Zone option. Select Daylight Saving option.

  • Page 107: On-Screen Menus Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. MENU Display each menu. ENTER Accept the current selection. ENTER Select a menu item. Return to TV viewing. EXIT For USA For Canada For further information, refer to the optional “Wireless Media Box”...
  • Page 108 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL...

  • Page 109: Quick Menu

    QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. Picture Mode: Selects the desired preset picture setting. Sound Mode: Selects the desired preset sound setting.

  • Page 110: Customer Support - Software Update

    You can update the software by connecting the TV directly to the software update server. The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your TV.

  • Page 111: Picture Test/Sound Test

    Picture Test/Sound Test This function is a customer support function that can execute picture and sound tests. Select Customer Support. MENU ENTER Select Picture Test or Sound Test. Select Yes. ENTER Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 112: Product/Service Info

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Product/Service Info. This function shows support and product information. Customer Service Center can differ by country. MENU Select Customer Support. Select Product/Service Info.. You can check the various ENTER product/Service infomation based on your model. Return to the previous menu.

  • Page 113: Simple Manual

    SIMPLE MANUAL You can easily and effectively access the TV information by viewing a simple manual on the TV. During the Simple Manual operation, audio will be muted. Select Simple Manual. MENU GREEN Select the part of the manual you would like to see. Go to the Index page.

  • Page 114: Channel Setup

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run this function if you change your residence or move the TV. Auto Tuning memorizes only the channels available at the time.

  • Page 115: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)

    Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) When selecting DTV or Cable DTV input signal in Manual Tuning, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. The TV will ask for a password if MENU Select CHANNEL.

  • Page 116: Channel Editing

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing The channels in the Channel Edit List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Channel Edit List are displayed in blue. When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using CH button during TV viewing.

  • Page 117: Favorite Channel Setup

    FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels. Select your desired channel. PQRS WXYZ MARK Select your desired favorite channel group from A to D.

  • Page 118: Channel List

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL LIST You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control. Displaying Channel List Display the Channel List. LIST Tune to the “CHANNEL menu - Channel Edit”.

  • Page 119: Channel Information

    CHANNEL INFORMATION Displaying Channel Information Show the current channel program Information on the screen. INFO Show a previous or next channel’s pro gram information Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 120: Channel Brief Information

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL BRIEF INFORMATION Brief Info shows the present screen information. ENTER Shows the current channel’s brief info screen. Return to TV viewing. ENTER Program title Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio servic- Day, Month, Year, es.

  • Page 121: Input List

    INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Disconnected inputs are inactive (grayed out) INPUT Select the desired input source. ENTER You can also select the desired input source in the INPUT menu. When new external device is connected, this popup menu is displayed automatically.

  • Page 122: Input Label

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LABEL This indicates which device is connected to which input port. Change the input label using Blue button INPUT Select the desired input source. Select the label. BLUE Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing.

  • Page 123: Reset To Factory Default (Initial Setting)

    RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT (INITIAL SETTING) This function resets the TV to factory default and erases all stored channels. Select OPTION. MENU When selecting “Lock System - On” in the LOCK menu, the message to enter the password appears. ENTER Select Initial Setting.

  • Page 124: Mode Setting

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL MODE SETTING Default selection is “Home Use”. We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. For LED LCD TV “Store Demo” Mode is only intended MENU Select OPTION.

  • Page 125: Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE Displays a slide show to explain the various feature of this TV. Select OPTION. MENU ENTER Select Mode Setting. ENTER Select Store Demo. Select On. ENTER Return to TV viewing. After a while, Demo Mode. starts. EXIT If you want to stop the demo, press any button (Except VOL +, - and MUTE button).

  • Page 126: Av Mode

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. AV MODE Press the AV MODE button repeatedly to If you select “Cinema” in AV mode, select the desired source. Cinema will be selected both for “PICTURE menu - Picture Mode”...

  • Page 127: Game

    GAME Allows you to enjoy the games installed on the TV. Select GAME. MENU ENTER Select the desired game. ENTER Enter the selected game mode. Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 128: Simplink

    WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL SIMPLINK SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without addi- tional cables and settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the logo are fully supported.
  • Page 129 SIMPLINK Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings. Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to the TV. Disc playback: Control connected AV devices by pressing the , ENTER, but- tons.

  • Page 130: My Media

    MY MEDIA ENTRY MODE The My Media menu will open automatically when you insert a USB drive. My Media can also be accessed by choosing My Media in the user menu. After choosing the desired type of media, choose a device to open files from. The options are: USB device, CIFS (Windows Sharing), or DLNA.

  • Page 131: Connection Method

    CONNECTION METHOD USB Connection Connect the USB device to the USB IN jack on the side of TV. Memory Key Precautions when using the USB device Only a USB storage device is recognizable. Connecting a USB storage device through a USB hub is not supported. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized.
  • Page 132 MY MEDIA CIFS (Common Internet File System) *This feature is not available for all models. Share folder (CIFS: Common Internet File System) Setup The method of setting the shared folder may be different by the OS environment. Case 1 (Windows XP) Select the folder you wish to share and then click Sharing.
  • Page 133 Case 2 (For Windows Vista) Choose the folder that you want to share. Then, right-click and click Share. Add the Everyone and click Share. Choose the folder that you want to share. Right-click and click Properties. Click Advanced Sharing on Sharing tab. Check Share this folder and click Permission.
  • Page 134 MY MEDIA Viewing Files on the Network You can view the photos, movies or listen to music files from folders shared on the network. Set a share folder (CIFS: Common Internet File System) on the PC (Refer to P.94-95). Connect the LAN port of the Modem or Router to the LAN port on the TV. Connect the PC and TV using a shar- i.e) LED LCD TV/LCD TV ing device so that you can see the PC’s...
  • Page 135 DLNA About DLNA This TV is a DLNA Certified digital media product that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA Certified network device and DLNA server. The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.
  • Page 136 MY MEDIA Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is easy to use DLNA server software for Windows. If you are already using DLNA server software on your PC, Nero MediaHome is not required. Nero MediaHome is not required for Windows 7 since it has a built-in DLNA server.
  • Page 137 Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your compu- ter’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process. Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit any anti-virus software that may be running. Insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 138 MY MEDIA Sharing files and folders After installing Nero MediaHome, you must add folders you wish to share. Double-click the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials icon on the desktop. Click Network icon on the left and define your network name in the Network name field. The Network name you enter will be recognized by your TV.
  • Page 139 Playing back shared contents You can display and play movie, photo and music content stored on your computer or other DLNA media servers. Start the server on your computer or other device that connected on your home network. Select MY MEDIA. MENU ENTER Select Movie List, Photo List or Music List.

  • Page 140: Movie List

    MY MEDIA MOVIE LIST It displays all of the video files it recognizes. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported movie file Resolution: under 1920 pixel (width) x 1080 pixel (height) Frame Rate: under 30 frame/sec (1920x1080), under 60 frame/sec (1280x720) Max bitrate of playable video file: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) Bit rate of audio format: within 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3) Supported external subtitle format: *.smi/*.srt/*.sub(MicroDVD,Subviewer1.0/2.0)/*.ass/*.ssa/*.

  • Page 141: Supported Video Formats

    Supported Video Formats Audio/ File Codec Profile/Level Support Explanation Extensions Video Advanced Profile@Level 3 VC-1 Advanced Profile Only streams compliant (e.g. 720p60, 1080i60, 1080p30) Video to SMPTE 421M VC-1 .asf Simple Profile@Medium Level (e.g. CIF, QVGA) standard are supported. VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles .wmv Main Profile@High Level (e.g.
  • Page 142 MY MEDIA Screen Components ENTER ENTER Select Movie List. MENU Select MY MEDIA. Moves to upper level folder Current page/Total pages Corresponding buttons on the remote control Contents under the folder focused on Current page/ total pages of contents Change to a different input. GREEN Move to Photo List or Music List.
  • Page 143 Movie Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired ENTER movie title. ENTER Play the movie file. Use the ) button to navigate in the movie page. Mark Mode Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired ENTER movie title.

  • Page 144: Using The Remote Control

    MY MEDIA Playing the Movie NOTE Q.MENU Show the Option menu. Option values changed in the Movie List does not affect Photo List and Music Select Set Video Play., Set Video., or List. ENTER Option values changed in Photo List and Set Audio.
  • Page 145 Set Video Play Menu Options Picture Size: Selects your desired Select Picture Size, Audio Language, picture format for videos. Subtitle Language, or Repeat. Changes Audio Language: Language Group of the audio for Make appropriate adjustments. video files. Subtitle Language: The subtitles can be turned on or off.
  • Page 146 MY MEDIA Set Video Menu Options For LED LCD TV/LCD TV For Plasma TV Select Picture Mode or TruMotion. Make appropriate adjustments. Reset picture settings to default. BLUE Set Audio Menu Options Select Sound Mode, Auto Volume, Clear Voice II or Balance. Make appropriate adjustments.

  • Page 147: Photo List

    PHOTO LIST The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: *.JPG Baseline: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 15360 pixel (width) x 8640 pixel (height) Progressive: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 1920 pixel (width) x 1440 pixel (height) You can play JPEG files only.

  • Page 148: Photo Selection

    MY MEDIA Photo Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired pho- ENTER tos. ENTER Photo file is displayed. Use the ) button to navigate in the photo page. Mark Mode Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired ENTER photo files.
  • Page 149 Full Screen Menu More operations are available in full screen mode. The aspect ratio of a photo may change the size of the photo displayed on the screen in full size. Select the target folder or drive. Use the ) button to navigate in the photo page.
  • Page 150 MY MEDIA ENTER Select the Slideshow, BGM, (Rotate), (Energy Saving), Option, or Hide. button to select the previ- ous or next photo. Slideshow: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. If no photo is selected, all photos in the current folder are displayed during slide show. Set the time interval of the slide show in Option-Set Photo View.

  • Page 151: Using The Photo List Function

    Using the Photo List Function NOTE Show the Option menu. Q.MENU Option values changed in Photo List do Select Set Photo View., Set Video., not affect Movie List and Music List. ENTER or Set Audio. Option values changed in Photo List or Music List are changed likewise in Photo List and Music List, but not Movie List.
  • Page 152 MY MEDIA Set Video Menu Options For LED LCD TV/LCD TV For Plasma TV Select Picture Mode or TruMotion. Make appropriate adjustments. Initialize the adjusted picture value. BLUE Set Audio Menu Options Select Sound Mode, Auto Volume, Clear Voice II or Balance. Make appropriate adjustments.

  • Page 153: Music List

    MUSIC LIST This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported Music File: *.MP3 Bit rate range: 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps Screen Components ENTER ENTER Select Music List. MENU Select MY MEDIA. Preview: If any album jacket for the file (Album Art Image) exists, this picture is displayed.
  • Page 154 MY MEDIA Music Selection Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired ENTER music file. ENTER Music files are played. Use the ) button to navigate in the music page. Mark Mode Select the target folder or drive. Select the desired ENTER music file.
  • Page 155 Using the Music List Function NOTE Q.MENU Show the Option menu. Option values changed in Photo List do not affect Movie List and Music List. Select Set Audio Play. or Set Audio.. ENTER Option values changed in Photo List or Music List are changed likewise in Photo List and Music List, but not Movie List.
  • Page 156 MY MEDIA Set Audio Play Menu Options Select Repeat or Random. Make appropriate adjustments. Set Audio Menu Options Select Sound Mode, Auto Volume, Clear Voice II or Balance. Make appropriate adjustments.
  • Page 157 If you don't press any buttons for a while, the play information box will float across the screen. This prevents screen pixel damage due to a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time. NOTE Music files with copy-protection will not play. Press ENTER or button to stop the screen saver.

  • Page 158: Divx Registration Code

    MY MEDIA DIVX REGISTRATION CODE Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. Only DivX files matched with the registration code of the purchased TV are playable. Select MY MEDIA. MENU ENTER Select DivX Option. BLUE Select DivX Reg.

  • Page 159: Deactivation

    DEACTIVATION The purpose of deactivation is to allow deactivation of devices for users who have activated all the available devices through the web server and are blocked from activating more devices. DivX VOD allows the consumer to activate up to 6 devices under one account. Delete the existing authentication information to receive a new DivX user authentication for TV.

  • Page 160: Network

    DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH which LG has no control. LG may impose limits on the use of or RESPECT TO ANY CONTENT AND SERVICES, EITHER access to certain services or content, in any case and without EXPRESS OR, IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, notice or liability.

  • Page 161: Netcast

    To become a Netflix member visit: www.netflix. browser on PC. com/LG The settings of this TV do not affect the Note that this service is provided by the Content YouTube’s playback quality.

  • Page 162: Youtube

    NETCAST YOUTUBE YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view, and share video clips. Screen Components YouTube menu Videos list Set the option menu. Return to Netcast menu. Return to TV viewing. EXIT...
  • Page 163 YouTube menu Featured: The featured videos list will be displayed. Popular: The best rated videos list from YouTube server will be displayed. Most Viewed: The most viewed videos list will be displayed. Search: The keypad/keyboard menu will be displayed. History: The videos list that you previously played will be displayed. Maximum of 20 videos can be stored. Favorites: In sign-in status, this menu will be displayed the videos list that is arranged in the YouTube server with your account (Some videos may not appear on the Favorites list, even if the videos are arranged in the server).

  • Page 164: Picasa

    NETCAST PICASA Picasa is a photo organizing or sharing website where users can upload, view, and share photos. Screen Components Picasa menu Photo list Navigate the desired photos. ENTER The selected photo file is displayed. Return to Netcast menu. Return to TV viewing. EXIT...
  • Page 165 Picasa menu Home: The featured photos list will be displayed. You can register users with the pictures you want as friends. You can add up to 10 friends. Friends: Search: The keypad/keyboard menu will be displayed. You can view the pictures uploaded to the Web. This function can only be used when you sign My Photos: Sign in (Sign Out): Displays the keyboard menu to sign in or returns to the sign-out status.

  • Page 166: Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. You can select a different aspect ratio depending on input source (analog broadcasting, digital broad- casting, aux).
  • Page 167 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture proportion to fill the entire screen. with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Scan Zoom Normally the edges of video signals are Choose Zoom when you want to view the cropped 1-2%.

  • Page 168: Picture Wizard

    PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE WIZARD This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate the screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. You can calibrate the screen quality by easily follow- ing each step.
  • Page 169 For LED LCD TV/LCD TV Adjust Backlight. ENTER ENTER Adjust Color. i.e) Adjust Horizontal ENTER Sharpness. Select input source to MARK apply the settings. CHAR/NUM ENTER Save. ENTER Finish the Picture Wizard. Adjust Vertical ENTER Sharpness. If you stop the Picture Wizard before the final step, the changes will not be saved to the TV.

  • Page 170: Energy Saving

    PICTURE CONTROL ENERGY SAVING It reduces the TV’s power consumption by lowering the backlight level. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by adjusting the Picture Mode. LED LCD TV, Plasma TV LCD TV When selecting Screen off, the Select PICTURE.

  • Page 171: Preset Picture Settings (Picture Mode)

    PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE) There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually, or use the Intelligent Sensor. Other models 47/55LE8500 Plasma TV MENU Select PICTURE. Return to the previous menu. BACK ENTER Select Picture Mode.

  • Page 172: Manual Picture Adjustment - User Mode

    PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. Backlight (For LED LCD TV/LCD TV): MENU Select PICTURE. This function adjusts the brightness of the backlight behind the LCD screen. Adjusting the backlight is ENTER Select Picture Mode.

  • Page 173: Picture Improvement Technology (Advanced Control)

    PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED CONTROL) Advanced Control allows you to adjust some of the advanced features of your LG display. To reset to the factory default after making adjustments to each input source, execute the Picture Reset function for each Picture Mode.

  • Page 174: Expert Picture Control

    PICTURE CONTROL EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL Expert1 and Expert2 provide even more advanced picture settings for users. Typical used by professionals for calibrating the TV. Plasma TV LED LCD TV, LCD TV Plasma TV LED LCD TV, LCD TV MENU Select PICTURE. ENTER Select Picture Mode.
  • Page 175 DVD and Blu-ray movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps). With LG Real Cinema, every frame is consistently processed 5 times in 1/24 of a second producing 120 fps with TruMotion or 2 times in 1/24 of a second...
  • Page 176 PICTURE CONTROL Show clearer and distinctive yet natural edges in the video. Edge Enhancer This function is enabled in "Picture mode - Expert" (For LED LCD TV, LCD TV). This is produces richer colors. This feature represents rich color as much as conventional video signal. xvYCC This function is enabled in "Picture mode - Cinema, Expert"...

  • Page 177: Picture Reset

    PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. MENU Select PICTURE. ENTER Select Picture Reset. ENTER Select Yes. ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 178: Trumotion

    PICTURE CONTROL TRUMOTION - For LED LCD TV, LCD TV Advance video technology that provides clearer, smoother images, even during fast action scenes cre- ating a more stable structure for a crisper picture. Off: Turn off TruMotion operation. MENU Select PICTURE. Low: Provides smooth picture move- ment.

  • Page 179: Led Local Dimming

    LED LOCAL DIMMING - For 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500 After analyzing the signal of the input video by areas of the screen, it adjusts the backlight to improve the contrast ratio. This feature is disabled in “Picture Mode-Game”. MENU Select PICTURE. ENTER Select LED Local Dimming.

  • Page 180: Power Indicator

    PICTURE CONTROL POWER INDICATOR - For LED LCD TV, LCD TV Adjust the power/standby indicator light on the front of the TV. Standby Light: Determines whether MENU Select OPTION. to set the indicator light on the front of the TV to On or Off in standby mode.

  • Page 181: Image Sticking Minimization (Ism) Method

    IMAGE STICKING MINIMIZATION (ISM) METHOD - For Plasma TV A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image. You can use Orbiter to help prevent image sticking. The other two functions are for removing a ghost image.

  • Page 182: Sound & Language Control

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a com- mercial or a regular TV program. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed.

  • Page 183: Clear Voice Ii

    CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. Select AUDIO. MENU ENTER Select Clear Voice II. ENTER Select On or Off. Adjustment for Clear Voice Level with selecting On Select Level. Make appropriate adjustments.

  • Page 184: Balance

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. MENU Select AUDIO. ENTER Select Balance. ENTER Make appropriate adjustments. Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 185: Preset Sound Settings (Sound Mode)

    PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment using factory presets. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Select AUDIO. MENU Game are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory. You can also adjust Sound Mode in ENTER Select Sound Mode.

  • Page 186: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    ENTER Infinite Sound feature will not oper- Sport, or Game. ate. Infinite Sound: Infinite Sound is a ENTER Select Infinite Sound, Treble, or Bass. patented LG proprietary sound pro- cessing technology that strives immersive 5.1 surround sound with ENTER Make appropriate adjustments.

  • Page 187: Audio Reset

    AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. MENU Select AUDIO. ENTER Select Reset. ENTER Select Yes. ENTER Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 188: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP If you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system, turn off the TV’s internal speakers. MENU Select AUDIO. ENTER Select TV Speaker. ENTER Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing.

  • Page 189: Stereo/Sap Broadcast Setup

    STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP On analog signals, this TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono. Analog TV Digital TV Select SAP.

  • Page 190: Audio Language

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO LANGUAGE This feature operates only in DTV/Cable DTV mode. MENU Select OPTION. ENTER Select Language. ENTER Select Audio Language. Select your desired language. Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 191: On-Screen Menus Language Selection

    ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. MENU Select OPTION. ENTER Select Language. ENTER Select Menu Language. Select your desired language. From this point on, the on-screen menus will be shown in the selected language. Return to the previous menu.

  • Page 192: Caption Mode

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Captions are provided to help the hearing impaired watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog.

  • Page 193: Digital Broadcasting System Captions

    Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/Cable DTV Captions to appear in. Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. MENU Select OPTION.

  • Page 194: Caption Option

    SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/Cable DTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. Size: Set the word size. MENU Select OPTION. Font: Select a typeface for the text. Text Color: Choose a color for the ENTER Select Caption.

  • Page 195: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting sta- tion. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function. Select TIME.

  • Page 196: Manual Clock Setup

    TIME SETTING Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. Select TIME. MENU ENTER Select Clock. ENTER Select Manual. Select the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minute option. Set the Year, Month, Date, Hour, or Minute option.

  • Page 197: Auto On/Off Time Setting

    AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The Off Time function overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode.

  • Page 198: Sleep Timer Setting

    TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off. Select TIME. MENU You can also adjust Sleep Timer in the Q.MENU .

  • Page 199: Parental Control / Ratings

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.

  • Page 200: Set Password

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. ENTER MENU Select LOCK. Input the password. PQRS Select Set Password. Choose any 4 digits for your new ENTER password. WXYZ As soon as the 4 digits are entered, re-enter the same 4 digits on the Confirm.

  • Page 201: Lock System

    Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. ENTER MENU When you select On , the Lock Select LOCK. System is enable. Input the password. PQRS Select Lock System. ENTER Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing.

  • Page 202: Channel Blocking

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. If a channel is locked, enter the ENTER MENU Select LOCK. password to unlock it temporarily. Input the password.

  • Page 203: Movie & Tv Rating

    MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - For USA Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
  • Page 204 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating Children - For USA Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.
  • Page 205 TV Rating General - For USA Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. ENTER MENU Select LOCK. Age (applies to TV-G, T V-PG, T V- 14, T V-MA). Input the password. Dialogue-sexual dialogue (applies to PQRS TV-PG, T V-14).
  • Page 206 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating English - For CANADA Selecting Canadian English rating system. ENTER MENU Select LOCK. If TV Rating-English or TV Rating- French is locked, enter the password to unlocked it temporarily. Input the password. E (Exempt) PQRS C (Children) C8+ (Children eight years and older)
  • Page 207 TV Rating French - For CANADA Selecting Canadian French rating system. ENTER E (Exempt) MENU Select LOCK. G (General) 8ans+ (General-Not convenient for Input the password. little children) PQRS 13ans+ (Not convenient for children of 13 years and younger) Select TV Rating-French. 16ans+ (Not convenient for children of 16 years and younger) Select E, G, 8ans+, 13ans+, 16ans+,...

  • Page 208: Downloadable Rating

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function is available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. Based on rating table, your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may dif- fer slightly from what is shown in this manual.

  • Page 209: External Input Blocking

    EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. ENTER MENU Select LOCK. Input the password. PQRS Select Input Block. ENTER Select input source. Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. BACK Return to TV viewing. EXIT...

  • Page 210: Key Lock

    PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS KEY LOCK This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls, so that it can only be used with the remote control. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. ENTER MENU In Key Lock ‘On’...

  • Page 211: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Operation Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. The remote control Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). doesn’t work Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc.
  • Page 212 APPENDIX Audio Problems No output from one Adjust Balance in menu option. of the speakers A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual Unusual sound from noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault inside the product with the product.
  • Page 213 Movie List Problems The file does not appear on the Movie Check whether the file extension is supported. List. Message is displayed Check whether the file is playing normally on a PC. (Check whether the saying “This file is file is damaged.) invalid”...

  • Page 214: Maintenance

    APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while.

  • Page 215: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32LD550 42LD550 MODELS (32LD550-UB) (42LD550-UB) Dimensions With stand 800.0 mm x 563.0 mm x 207.0 mm 1024.0 mm x 695.0 mm x 261.0 mm (Width x (31.5 inch x 22.2 inch x 8.1 inch) (40.3 inch x 27.4 inch x 10.3 inch) Height Without stand 800.0 mm x 503.0 mm x 74.7 mm...
  • Page 216 APPENDIX 47LD650 55LD650 MODELS (47LD650-UA) (55LD650-UA) Dimensions With stand 1137.0 mm x 758.0 x 270.0 mm 1329.0 mm x 872.0 mm x 330.0 mm (Width x (44.7 inch x 29.8 inch x 10.6 inch) (52.3 inch x 34.3 inch x 12.9 inch) Height Without stand 1137.0 mm x 685.0 mm x 76.8 mm...
  • Page 217 50PK750 60PK750 MODELS (50PK750-UA, 50PK750-UF) (60PK750-UA, 60PK750-UF) Dimensions With stand 1184.0 mm X 801.0 mm X 309.7 mm 1402.8 mm X 935.3 mm X 383.9mm (Width x (46.6 inch x 31.5 inch x 12.1 inch) (55.2 inch x 36.8 inch x 15.1 inch) Height Without stand 1184.0 mm X 738.5 mm X 52.4 mm...
  • Page 218 APPENDIX 42LE5400 47LE5400 (42LE5400-UC) (47LE5400-UC) MODELS 42LE5500 47LE5500 (42LE5500-UA) (47LE5500-UA) Dimensions With stand 1016.0 mm x 692.0 mm x 270.0 mm 1126.6 mm x 757.9 mm x 284.4 mm (Width x (40.0 inch x 27.2 inch x 10.6 inch) (44.3 inch x 29.8 inch x 11.1 inch) Height Without stand 1016.0 mm x 630.0 mm x 29.3 mm...
  • Page 219 1306.0 mm x 797.4 mm x 31.2 mm x Depth) (51.4 inch x 31.3 inch x 1.2 inch) Weight With stand 39.1 kg (86.1 lbs) Without stand 33.5 kg (73.8 lbs) 47LE8500 55LE8500 MODELS (47LE8500-UA) (55LE8500-UA) Dimensions With stand 1122.6 mm x 769.3 mm x 275.0 mm 1292.6 mm x 875.4 mm x 311.9 mm...

  • Page 220: Ir Codes

    APPENDIX IR CODES *This feature is not available for all models. 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917 KHz signal at 455 KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3...
  • Page 221 Code Function Note Code Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) Remote Control Button Remote Control Button Remote Control Button Remote Control Button VOL + Remote Control Button Remote Control Button VOL - Remote Control Button Discrete IR Code Remote Control Button (TV Input Selection) Remote Control Button POWER ON Discrete IR Code...

  • Page 222: Open Source License

    APPENDIX OPEN SOURCE LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 licensed for everyone's free use or not licensed at all. Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim cop- and modification follow.
  • Page 223 b) You must cause any work that you distribute or pub- c) Accompany it with the information you received as to lish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived the offer to distribute corresponding source code. from the Program or any part there of, to be licensed (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the distribution and only if you received the program in...
  • Page 224 APPENDIX 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation the program specifies a version number of this license of patent infringement or for any other reason (not lim- which applies to it and "any later version", you have the ited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you option of following the terms and conditions either of (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that...
  • Page 225 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail. How to apply these terms to your new programs If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the like this when it starts in an interactive mode: greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author...

  • Page 226: Gnu Lesser General Public License

    APPENDIX GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 that there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if the Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA library is modified by someone else and passed on, the Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim cop- recipients should know that what they have is not the of this license document, but changing it is not...
  • Page 227 Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protec- notices that refer to this license and to the absence of tive of the users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a any warranty; and distribute a copy of this license along program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and with the Library.
  • Page 228 APPENDIX 3. You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU the library will still fall under Section 6.) General Public License instead of this License to a given copy of the Library. To do this, you must alter all the Otherwise, if the work is a derivative of the library, you notices that refer to this License, so that they refer to the may distribute the object code for the work under the...
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  • Page 230 APPENDIX If the library does not specify a license version number, it free software that everyone can redistribute and change. you may choose any version ever published by the Free You can do so by permitting redistribution under these Software Foundation. terms (or, alternatively, under the terms of the ordinary General Public License).
  • Page 231 MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE Version 1.1 --------------- 1.Definitions. which, at the time of its release under this license is not already covered code governed by this license. 1.0.1. “Commercial use” means distribution or otherwise making the covered code available to a third party. 1.10.1.
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  • Page 235 11. MISCELLANEOUS. This license represents the complete agreement con- EXHIBIT A -Mozilla Public License. cerning subject matter hereof. If any provision of this license is held to be unenforceable, such provision The contents of this file are subject to the Mozilla Public shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to License Version 1.1 (the “license”);...
  • Page 236 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. MODEL SERIAL...
  • Page 237 NETCAST MENU YAHOO!, NETFLIX, VUDU (For USA) YAHOO! TV WIDGETS ........ 2 NETFLIX Activation ........12 VUDU Activation ..........16 To view the owner’s manual that provided by the Content Provider, visit our website at http://www.lge.com.
  • Page 238 NETCAST YAHOO! TV WIDGETS You can enjoy the best of the Internet in perfect harmony with the simplicity and reliability of your TV. Yahoo! TV Widgets provide an integrated Internet TV experience powered by the Yahoo!® Connected TV platform. You can monitor financial stocks, share photos with friends and family, track news and weather and much more, all through the Yahoo! TV Widgets service on your TV.

  • Page 239: Guided Setup

    Guided Setup Activate Yahoo! TV Widgets. The first time you use Yahoo! TV Widgets the step-by-step WIDGETS wizard begins with the Welcome Screen. Select Let’s get started!. If you select Accepting Yahoo! Terms of Service is also ENTER Exit Setup now, this step will be required to use Yahoo! TV Widgets.
  • Page 240 NETCAST Using Yahoo! TV Widgets Activate Yahoo! TV Widgets. WIDGETS The horizontal list at the bottom of your TV screen is called “the dock”. The items in this list are called “snippets”. A snippet is a shortcut which opens a TV Widget.

  • Page 241: Using The Profile Widget

    Using the Profile Widget The Profile Widget configures your user profile. You can set up multiple profiles for multiple users. Each profile maintains its own list of TV Widgets. The Switch Profile menu allows you to switch to a different user profile. The Profile Settings menu allows you to customize your profile, create a profile PIN, or limit the installation of widgets.
  • Page 242 NETCAST Using the Yahoo! News Widget The Yahoo! News Widget provides the latest headline news for business, entertainment, politics, sports, top stories, and many other categories. Select a category, press ENTER. Select a headline within the category, press ENTER. View the dynamically updated news summary for the selected headline.
  • Page 243 Using the Yahoo! Finance Widget View stock information and the latest stock news with the Yahoo! Finance Widget. Press the GREEN button to set up your stocks. - Use the Add New Symbol menu to enter the name of a new stock.

  • Page 244: Using The Flickr Widget

    NETCAST Using the flickr Widget The flickr Widget provides a television-viewing experience while watching slideshows of family and friends’ photos. Personalize the flickr Widget by logging in with your Yahoo! ID. Refer to Using the Profile Widget for instruc- tions. The Your Photos menu shows photos you have registered with the flickr website.
  • Page 245 Restore Yahoo! Factory Settings Restoring Yahoo! Factory Settings will delete all of your profiles and installed widgets. Display NetCast menu. Select Setup option. ENTER Select Service Maintenance. ENTER Select Restore Yahoo! Factory Settings. Select OK to restore Yahoo! factory settings. ENTER This TV will restore Yahoo! factory settings.
  • Page 246 NETCAST Yahoo! TV Widgets Problems Was the customer To use Yahoo! TV Widgets while using the HDMI input, turn off watching HDMI “Simplink-on” in the OPTION menu. Or change to another Input input? and press then press the WIDGETS button. The WIDGETS button is blocked when using MY MEDIA.
  • Page 247 Yahoo! TV Widgets Problems Press BACK button The error may only be temporary. Exit out and try again. and try again later. Check IP Address If not, connect Network Cable properly and set IP address from setting is OK? Network menu and try again or contact Internet service provider. Press RED or Exits Yahoo! TV Widgets by pressing RED button on your remote WIDGETS button on...
  • Page 248 TV. To become a Netflix member visit: www.netflix.com/LG Activating your TV establishes a connection between your TV and your Netflix account. You must acti- vate your TV before you can use it to watch movies streamed over the INTERNET from Netflix.
  • Page 249 See the activation code on your TV screen, Activation Code Enter this activation code to the Netflix Website and click Activate. Wait for the poster screen to appear on your You’re ready to add movies to your instant Queue.
  • Page 250 NETCAST Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) We provide you the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to watch videos using the Netflix website. For more information, please visit: www.netflix.com MENU Select NETWORK. ENTER Select ESN. ENTER See the ESN serial number.

  • Page 251: Netflix Deactivation

    Netflix Deactivation Once deactivated, TV will no longer instantly stream from your Netflix Instant Queue. If you deactivate, the TV cannot instantly stream from your Netflix Instant Queue. If you want, you can activate Netflix later. ENTER Display NetCast menu. Select Netflix Deactivation.
  • Page 252 NETCAST Activating the TV In order to make rental/purchase transactions on the Vudu service, a user must create an account on vudu.com. That account is linked to a specific device, via a process called “activation”. It is possible to have multiple devices associated with a single Vudu account. If newer software is needed, a software update screen will automatically appear.

  • Page 253: Vudu Deactivation

    VUDU Deactivation Once deactivated, this TV will no longer instantly stream from Vudu. If you want, you can activate VUDU later. Display NetCast menu. Select Setup option. ENTER Select Service Maintenance. ENTER Select Vudu Deactivation. ENTER Select OK to deactivate the TV.

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