LG 32LS5700 Owner's manual

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.
❐❐To view programme information
Wheel(OK) ➾ Info.
Displays information on current programme and / or current time, etc.
✎✎ Image shown may differ from your TV.
Current time
Sat, 1 Jan 12:02
14:00
16:30
Programme name or external
device name
Prev./Next
Pr. Change
Schedule
Detail information on programme
(for digital broadcast)
❐❐To set favourite programmes
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SETUP ➙ Programme Edit
1 Move to the desired programme and press Wheel(OK) button. Programme
is selected.
2 Press Set as Favourite.
3 Select the desired Favourite Pr. Group.
4 Select OK. Favourite is set.
❐❐To use Favourite
HOME ➾ Pr. List
Programme list will appear. Selects the desired preset favourite programme
from Favourite List A to D.
HOME ➾ Programme Guide
[In Digital Mode Only]
Obtains information about programmes and airing times. Obtains programme information and schedules viewing / recording.
[Image shown may differ from your TV.]
Programme Guide
ALL
Today
1/2 page
10 Aug. 2011 7:00
Press Wheel(OK) button after moving to a
programme of your choice to view or view /
record.
-24H
+24H
Select schedule
by date
Schedule List
FAV
Favourite Pr. Group
After viewing the schedule list, makes
revisions or deletions.
Makes schedule reservation by selecting date / time /
programme. Makes repeat schedule reservation.
❐❐Automatically Setting Up Programme
HOME ➾ 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.
✎✎ If Input Source is not connected properly, programme registration may not
work.
✎✎ Auto Tuning only finds programmes that are currently broadcasting.
✎✎ If Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear asking for
password.
❐❐To use Manual Tuning
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SETUP ➙ Manual Tuning
Adjusts programmes manually and saves the results.
For digital broadcasting, signal strength and signal quality can be checked.
❐❐To edit programmes
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SETUP ➙ Programme Edit
Edits the saved programmes.
Set as favourite programme, block/unblock programme, skip programme etc. of
the selected programme.
Wheel(OK) ➾
(Screen Remote Control)
(or press the 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.
Colour button
Number button
ꔵ
To select the preceding or following page.
Enters the page number to move to.
To select the preceding or following page.
❐❐Special Teletext Function
Wheel(OK) ➾
(Screen Remote Control)
(or press the T. OPT button.)
Select the Text Option menu.
ꔻ Index
ꔾ Time
ꕀ Hold
Select each index page.
When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the
time at the top right hand corner of the screen.
Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext
page consists of 2 or more sub pages.
ꔽ Reveal
ꔼ Update
Language
Select this menu to display concealed information, such as
solutions to riddles or puzzles.
Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new
teletext page.
[In Digital Mode Only]
Sets Teletext language.
Wheel(OK) ➾
(Screen Remote Control)
(or press the GUIDE button.)
[Depending on Country] [In Digital mode Only]
This system has an MHEG (Multimedia and hypermedia information coding expert
group) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options.
HOME ➾ 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.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio
Selects the screen aspect ratio.
16:9
Just Scan
Original
Resizes images to fit the screen width.
Displays video images in the original size without removing parts
of the edge of the image.
✎✎ In DTV/HDMI/Component (over 720p) mode, Just Scan is
available.
✎✎ In DTV(over 576p) mode, Just Scan is available in Australia
only.
When your TV receives a wide screen signal it will automatically
change to the picture format broadcasted.
Full Wide
4:3
14:9
Zoom
Cinema
Zoom
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.
✎✎ In DTV mode, Full Wide is available.
Resizes images to the previous standard 4:3.
You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV
programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed in the
same way as in 4:3, but is moved up or down.
Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The top and bottom
parts of the image may be cut off.
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.
✎✎ Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal.
✎✎ The screen aspect ratios on HDMI/RGB-PC input are available in 4:3 and 16:9
only.
✎✎ [For models supporting 2160p] When a 2160p signal is input or your PC
resolution is set to 3840 x 2160, the Aspect Ratio is fixed to Just Scan.
❐❐To adjust picture in PC input mode
HOME ➾ 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
Optimizes picture.
Configuration
Position / Size If screen size or location is distorted, user can directly adjust
/ Phase
the screen size and position.
Reset
Resets all changes on picture settings on PC input mode.
❐❐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.
❌❌Formats Supported
PC Input Mode
HDMI-PC /
RGB-PC
HDMI-PC
Resolution
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
640x350
720x400
640x480
800x600
1024x768
1152x864
1360x768
1920x1080
1280x1024
31.468
31.469
31.469
37.879
48.363
54.348
47.712
67.5
63.981
70.09
70.08
59.94
60.31
60.00
60.053
60.015
60.00
60.020
HOME ➾ Quick Menu ➙ AV Mode
Sets the best picture / audio optimized for different AV modes.
Off
Operates with the value set in the picture / sound menu.
Cinema /
ꔧ Cinema
Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies.
Game
Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.
✎✎ ꔧ [Depending on model]
THX (Thomlinson Holman’s Experiment) is an audio and video certification
standard established by George Lucas and Thomlinson. A THX certified
display guarantees screen quality that exceeds the display standard
specification in both hardware and software.
❐❐To adjust pictures with Picture Wizard
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Wizard Ⅱ
Use the remote control and follow the instructions of the Picture Wizard to
calibrate and adjust for optimum picture quality without expensive pattern
devices or help from a specialist.
Follow the instructions to obtain the optimum picture quality.
❐❐To select Picture Mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode
Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the
programme.
Intelligent Sensor
Vivid
Standard
Detects the ambient illumination and automatically
adjusts the TV's brightness level to reduce power
consumption. Automatically adjusts brightness,
sharpness, colour or tint for optimum picture quality.
Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to
display vivid images.
Displays images in standard levels of contrast,
brightness and sharpness.
Cinema/ ꔧ Cinema
Game
ꕋ Expert
Displays images that have been optimized for movies
or games. [ꔧ Cinema : Depending on model]
Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts
and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu
is ISF-certified and provided for picture tuning experts.
(ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified TV units.)
ISFccc : Imaging Science Foundation Certified
Calibration Control
✎✎ Depending on the input signal, the 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.
❐❐To fine-tune picture mode
HOME ➾ 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.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between bright and dark regions of the
screen.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall screen brightness.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the borders between bright and
dark.
Colour
Tint
Colour Temp.
Adjusts the colours on the screen darker or lighter.
Adjusts the red/green colour balance.
Adjusts the overall tone of colours to warm or cool.
✎✎ Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed
items for adjustment may differ.
❐❐To set advanced control
HOME ➾ 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
Dynamic Colour
Clear White
Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level according to the
brightness of the image.
Adjusts colours for more natural-looking colours.
Enhances whites on screen to make the image brighter and
sharper.
Skin Colour : Skin colour spectrum can be separately set to
implement the skin colour as defined by the user.
Preferred Colour
Grass Colour : Natural colour spectrum (meadows, hills,
etc.) can be separately set.
Sky Colour : Sky colour is set separately.
Super Resolution
Gamma
Provides a crystal-clear picture by improving the details in
areas where the picture is blurry or unclear.
Sets the gradation curve according to the output of the
picture signal in relation to the input signal.
Colour Gamut
Selects the range of colours that can be expressed.
Edge Enhancer
Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the
video.
xvYCC
[Depending on model] Expresses richer colours.
Colour Filter
Filters a specific colour spectrum in RGB colours to finetune colour saturation and hue accurately.
Expert Pattern
Patterns used for expert adjustment.
White Balance
Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired.
In Expert mode, detailed fine-tuning can be set via the
Method / Pattern etc.
Colour
Management
System
This is a function used by experts when they adjust colours
using a test pattern of six colours (Red / Green / Blue /
Cyan / Magenta / Yellow) without affecting other colour
areas. 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.
❐❐To set additional picture options
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Option
Adjusts detailed setting for images.
Noise Reduction
Reduces screen noise in the video.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Reduces noise caused by compressing digital video.
Black Level
Adjusts the brightness or darkness of the screen to suit the
black level of the picture input using the degree of darkness
(black level) of the screen.
Real Cinema
Optimizes the screen for movie viewing.
Eye Care/
Motion Eye Care
Adjusts screen brightness to prevent eye glare.
[Motion Eye Care : Depending on model]
❐❐To reset Picture Mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Reset
Resets values customized by the user.
Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Option ➙
TruMotion
Corrects images to display smoother motion sequences.
Smooth
Clear
User
De-Judder value is set to 3.
De-Judder value is set to 7.
De-Judder can be set manually.
• De-Judder : This function adjusts juddering of the screen.
✎✎ If the video signal is 60Hz, TruMotion may not work.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Option ➙
LED Local Dimming
Brightens bright areas and darkens dark areas of the image for maximum
contrast and minimum blur while reducing power consumption.
Off
Low
Medium
High
Turns off LED Local Dimming.
Expresses natural black tones. Uses this setting for viewing
movies.
Deepens black tones compared to Low. Uses this setting for
regular TV viewing.
Deepens black tones and delivers clearer image than Medium.
Perfect for viewing in brightly lit areas.
✎✎ Setting LED Local Dimming to Medium / High reduces power consumption.
❐❐To use Sound Mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Mode
Optimizes TV audio to the selected sound mode.
Standard
Music / Cinema /
Sport / Game
Vivid
User Setting
Suitable for all types of video
Sets audio optimized for a specific genre.
Delivers distinct voices with rich bass and clear,
high-pitched sounds.
Adjusts the volume to a level of your choice using the
User EQ.
❐❐To fine-tune the volume
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ User EQ
Sets Sound Mode at User Setting first.
100 Hz / 300 Hz / 1 kHz
/ 3 kHz / 10 kHz
Reset
Sets EQ by manual adjustment of sound bands.
Resets the equalizer value changed by the user.
❐❐To set Volume Mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Volume Mode
Sets various modes for volume control.
Auto Volume
Volume Control
Sets Auto Volume to On. Different volume outputs from
programme to programme. They are then automatically
adjusted for convenient TV watching, when clicking through
different programme.
Using a single volume curve may result in an inaudible or
loud sound depending on the environment. Adjusts volume
levels depending on the time of day (day/night).
❐❐To use Sound Optimizer function
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Optimizer
Allows optimized sound for custom TV installation.
Normal
Wall Mount Type
Stand Type
General sound mode.
Optimizes sound for a wall-mounted TV.
Optimizes sound for a stand-mounted TV.
❐❐To use Virtual Surround sound
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Virtual Surround
LG’s proprietary audio processing technology allows 5.1ch-like surround sound
from two speakers.
✎✎ If Clear Voice ll is set to ON, Virtual Surround will not be chosen.
❐❐To use Clear Voice ll function
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Clear Voice ll
Boosts voice clarity.
❐❐To synchronize audio and video
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ AV Sync.
Synchronizes video and audio directly when they do not match.
If you set AV Sync. to ON, you can adjust the sound output (TV speakers or
SPDIF) to the screen image.
TV Speaker
SPDIF
Adjusts the synchronization of the sound from the TV's internal
speakers.
The "-" button makes the sound output faster and the "+"
button slower than the default value.
(Sony Philips Digital InterFace) Adjusts the synchronization
of the sound from speakers connected to digital audio
connectors.
The "-" button makes the sound output faster and the "+"
button slower than the default value.
Bypass
Outputs broadcasting signals or the audio of an external
device without audio delay. Audio may be output before video
as it takes time to process video input into the TV.
❐❐To use ARC mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Setting ➙ ARC Mode
External audio devices can be connected via High-Speed HDMIⓇ cable without
an extra optical audio cable to output SPDIF. It interfaces with SIMPLINK.
For an external device that supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), connect it to
the HDMI(ARC) port.
Off
On
Even when the connected ARC-supported external audio device is
turned on, audio output is not automatically processed through the
external audio device's speakers.
If ARC-supported external audio device is turned on, audio output is
automatically processed through the external audio device speakers.
For SIMPLINK, refer to 「General → To control external devices」.
✎✎ Connect to ARC-only terminal when connecting to external devices.
✎✎ Use high-speed HDMIⓇ cable when connecting to external devices.
✎✎ Use of a third-party device with an ARC function may cause malfunctions.
❐❐To adjust audio balance
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Setting ➙ Balance
Adjusts left/right audio balance.
❐❐To use TV’s speakers
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Setting ➙ TV Speaker
When listening via speakers on external audio devices connected to the TV, such
as home theatre equipment, the TV speaker may be turned off. If there is a home
theatre device connected to SIMPLINK, setting the TV Speaker to Off will turn
the home theatre equipment on automatically.
Off
On
TV speakers do not play sound.
Plays the TV sound through external audio device speakers connected
to the TV.
✎✎ Adjusts the volume via the knob attached to the external device.
Plays the TV sound through the TV's internal speaker.
❐❐To use Digital Sound Out
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ Sound Setting ➙ Digital Sound Out
Sets up Digital Sound Output.
Item
Auto
PCM
Sound Input
MPEG
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
All
Digital Sound output
PCM
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
PCM
❐❐DTV Sound Setting
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SOUND ➙ DTV Sound Setting
[Depending on model]
When different audio types exist in an input signal, this function allows you to
select the audio type you want.
If set to AUTO the search order is Dolby Digital+ → Dolby Digital → MPEG and
output is produced in the first Audio Format found.
✎✎ In Italy only, the order is Dolby Digital+ → MPEG → Dolby Digital.
✎✎ In New Zealand only, the order is Dolby Digital+ → Dolby Digital → MPEG.
✎✎ If the selected Audio Format is not supported, another Audio Format may be
used for output.
❐❐To select an external input
HOME ➾ Input List
Selects external input.
INPUT LIST
Selects speaker.
TV Speaker
Selects input.
TV
USB
AV
Component
HDMI1
HDMI2
Change Device Name
SimpLink Setting
Sets SIMPLINK.
Edits the name of external device connected to
external terminal.
❐❐To use SIMPLINK
SIMPLINK is a feature that enables you to control and manage various
multimedia devices conveniently using the TV remote control only via the
SIMPLINK menu.
1 Connect the TV's HDMI IN terminal with the SIMPLINK device's HDMI output
terminal using an HDMI cable. For home theatre units with a SIMPLINK
function, connect HDMI terminals as above, and use an optical cable to
connect Optical Digital Audio Out from the TV to Optical Digital Audio In of the
SIMPLINK device.
2 Select HOME ➾ SIMPLINK. SIMPLINK menu window appears.
3 Select Set SIMPLINK on SIMPLINK menu window. SIMPLINK setup window
appears.
4 Set SIMPLINK to On in SIMPLINK setup window.
5 Close SIMPLINK setup window.
6 Select the device to control from HOME ➾ SIMPLINK.
✎✎ This function only works on devices with the SIMPLINK logo (
Verify that the external device has a SIMPLINK logo.
).
✎✎ To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMIⓇ cable
(with CEC, or Consumer Electronics Control, feature added). High-speed
HDMIⓇ cables have the No. 13 pin connected for information exchange
between devices.
✎✎ Turn on or select the media of a device with home theatre features to see the
speaker switch to HT Speaker.
✎✎ Connect with an Optical cable (sold separately) to use HT Speaker.
✎✎ Switching to external input causes devices operating with SIMPLINK to stop.
✎✎ Use of a third-party device with HDMI-CEC features may cause malfunctions.
❌❌Explanation of SIMPLINK features 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
If the Auto Power function is set to On in the SIMPLINK
settings, turning the TV off will turn the power off on all
SIMPLINK-connected devices.
Sync Power on
If the Auto Power function is set to On in the SIMPLINK
settings, turning on a SIMPLINK device will turn the TV on.
Speaker
Selects speaker either on the home theatre unit or the TV.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving
Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness.
Auto
Off
Minimum /
Medium /
Maximum
Screen Off
TV sensor detects the ambient lighting and automatically
adjusts the screen brightness.
• Min. Luminance : Select the minimum brightness for the
screen under low ambient light.
• Sensing Strength : Select the TV's range of brightness in
the viewing environment.
Turns off Energy Saving mode.
Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
Screen is turned off and only sound is played.
Press any button on the remote control to turn the screen
back on.
❐❐To use Sleep Timer
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ TIME ➙ Sleep Timer
Turns off the TV after a preset number of minutes.
To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.
❐❐To set current time
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ TIME ➙ Clock
Checks or changes the time while watching TV.
Auto
Manual
Synchronizes the TV clock to the digital time information sent
by the TV station.
Sets the time and date manually if the auto setup does not
correspond to the current time.
❐❐To set the TV to turn on and off automatically
HOME ➾ 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.
❐❐To set password
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ LOCK ➙ Set Password
Sets or changes TV password.
✎✎ The initial password is set as 「0000」.
When France is selected for Country, password is not 「0000」 but 「1234」.
When France is selected for Country, password cannot be set as 「0000」.
❐❐To lock system
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ LOCK ➙ Lock System
Permits only specific programmes by blocking channels or external input.
Select the Lock System to On.
Block
Programme
Blocks the programmes that contain inappropriate contents for
children. The programmes can be selected but the screen is
blank and the audio is muted.
To watch a locked programme, enter the password.
Parental
Guidance
Input Block
This function operates according to information from the
broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incorrect
information, this function does not operate.
Prevents children from watching certain adult’s TV
programmes, according to the ratings limit set.
Enter a password to watch a blocked programme.
Rating differs by country.
Block the input sources.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Language
Selects Menu Language and Audio Language displayed on the screen.
Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle
Language
Selects a language for the display text.
[In Digital Mode Only]
When watching a digital broadcast containing several
audio languages, you can select the language you want.
[In Digital mode Only]
Use the Subtitle function when two or more subtitle
languages are broadcast.
✎✎ If subtitle data in a selected language is not broadcast,
the default language subtitle will be displayed.
Text Language
Voice Search
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.
Select the language to make voice search.
✎✎ Only the voice search adopted model can support this
setting.
HOME ➾ 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.
✎✎ If the country setting is set to “--”, only the analog channels can set.
❐❐To set Hard of Hearing
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Hard of Hearing
This function is used for the hearing impaired.
If it is set to on, the subtitle is displayed by default.
❐❐To register the Magic Remote Control
To use the Magic Remote Control, register it with your TV first.
Register Magic Remote Control as follows before use.
1 Turn on the TV and wait for about 10 seconds and then press Wheel(OK)
button while pointing the remote control at the TV.
2 The remote control is automatically registered and the registration completion
message appears on the TV screen.
✎✎ If you failed to register the Magic Remote Control, turn off the TV and try
again.
❐❐To re-register the Magic Remote Control
1 Press the HOME and BACK buttons together for about 5 seconds.
2 Point the remote control at the TV and press Wheel(OK) button for about 5
seconds.
✎✎ Press the BACK button while pointing the remote control at the TV for five
seconds to reset and re-register it.
❐❐To set the pointer of the Magic Remote Control
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Pointer
Sets the speed and shape of the pointer that appears on the TV screen.
Speed
Sets the moving speed of the pointer.
Shape
Selects a pointer shape from various options.
Size
Chooses the size of the pointer.
Set to On. If there is any misalignment between the pointer
and the actual direction the remote control indicates, move the
Alignment
Magic Remote Control left and right to realign. The pointer will
automatically realign to the centre, making it easier to control.
✎✎ If the pointer has not been used for a certain period of time, it will disappear.
When the pointer disappears from the screen, shake the Magic Remote
Control to the right and left. Then, it appears again.
✎✎ If you press the Navigation button while moving the pointer on the screen,
the pointer disappears, and the Magic remote control works as a common
remote control.
✎✎ Use within an effective distance of 33 ft. (10 metres). Using the Remote
Control from greater distances or when obstructions block the sight line may
cause malfunctions.
✎✎ Electronic devices nearby may cause communication interference. Devices
such as microwave ovens and wireless LANs use the same frequency range
(2.4 GHz) as the Magic Remote Control and may cause interference.
✎✎ The Magic Remote Control may be broken if dropped or damaged in any other
way.
✎✎ Take care not to bang it against other hard objects such as furniture or the
floor.
❐❐To use the pattern gesture function
Press the Wheel(OK) button with the normal video screen on and draw a pattern
toward the screen.
Previous channel: Moves back to the previous channel.
Recent list: Shows channels recently watched.
✎✎ It may not work when certain windows are open.
❐❐To set Power Indicator
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Standby Light
[Depending on model]
Turns the standby light in the front panel of the TV on/off.
❐❐To change TV mode
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Mode Setting
Selects Home Use or Store Demo.
For use at home, select Home Use.
Store Demo is a mode used for store display.
❐❐To return to initial settings
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Factory Reset
Deletes all optional settings and returns to initial default mode.
Once initialization is complete, the TV will turn off and on by itself.
✎✎ If Lock System is activated, a pop-up password prompt will appear.
✎✎ Do not turn off the power during initialization.
❐❐To use Home Screen
Press HOME button on the remote control.
With all Smart TV features on one screen, everyone can access a wealth of
content and applications conveniently via the quick and easy-to-use menu,
arranged by themes such as Live TV, Card, My Apps, etc.
Sign in
Premium
Cinema
Weather
More...
News
11-1 MBC HD
More...
Sports
Map
Tron
Toy story
Monster
Ghost
Abata
UP
Thanks
My Boy
Viral Video
July 4 8:30 pm
Photo
Card Edit
SMART
SHARE
Game
My Apps
Input List
Settings
Search
Internet
LG Smart...
Programme...
Media Link
Smart Share Quick Menu
User Guide
MY CARD
Select a card that you want
to use.
My Apps
❐❐To use and edit MY CARD
HOME ➾ MY CARD
To enable you to easily check and access a wide variety of content and
functions, the main functions are grouped into categories and displayed on
cards.
By selecting the card name, you can go to that category page.
Select Edit at the top of the home screen to switch the position of the cards or
create your own card. (You cannot edit the Live and Premium cards.)
❐❐To use My Apps
HOME ➾ My Apps
Select My Apps at the bottom of the home screen or press the MY APPS button
on the remote control.
Select My Apps to check apps pre-installed apps and apps you have
downloaded.
My Apps
Input List
Settings
Search
Internet
LG Smart...
Select the app you want to run.
Programme...
Media Link
Smart Share
Quick Menu
User Guide
❐❐To❐edit❐items❐in❐My❐Apps
HOME❐➾❐My❐Apps❐➙❐Edit
On the My Apps page, select Edit at the top of the screen to move or delete
apps. Please note that system apps can be moved, but cannot be deleted.
✎ Changes orders / deletes items by dragging the app icons if your device has
a Magic Remote Control.
MY❐APPS
Recycle Bin
❐❐To manage LG Smart TV Setting
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Smart TV Setting
Sets many Smart TV-related settings and manages IDs.
Smart TV Country
Changes the Country Setting on the Smart TV.
Receives Premium service and LG Smart World for the
country of your choice.
Premium Version
Displays Premium service version.
ID List
Checks and deletes IDs signed in to the TV.
Reset
Deletes all registered ID information from the TV.
Legal Notice
Shows Legal Notice for Smart TV.
A wireless or wired network connection is required to use Smart features.
When connected to the network, you can use Premium content, LG Smart World,
DLNA and more.
❐❐One-click network connection
Connects easily to a wired/wireless network.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ NETWORK ➙ Network Connection to connect to an
available network automatically. Follow the prompts on the TV.
❐❐To connect to a network through Set Expert
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ NETWORK ➙ Network Connection
For use in special circumstances such as in offices (in cases where a static IP is
used).
1 Select a network connection, either Wired or Wireless.
2 When connecting via Wi-Fi, use the one of the following network connection
methods.
AP List
Enter the SSID
WPS-PBC
Connects to the network selected from the AP List.
Connects to the wireless AP typed in.
Connects easily when the button of a wireless AP supporting
PBC is pressed.
WPS-PIN
Connects easily when the PIN of the wireless AP that you
wish to connect to is entered in to the AP website.
Ad-hoc
Connects to a network via a wireless-enabled PC or mobile
phone.
❐❐To use the Wi-Fi Screen function
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ NETWORK ➙ Wi-Fi Screen Share
Allows use of wireless connection functions such as Wi-Fi Direct and WiDi.
Shares screen of devices connected via Wi-Fi Screen Share in Smart Share.
1 Set Wi-Fi Screen Share to On. (If you do not use it, please change it to Off.)
2 Enable the Wi-Fi Direct settings on the device that you want to connect to.
3 A list of devices that can be connected to the TV is displayed.
4 Select a device to connect.
5 Select Yes, when the connection request message appears.
6 If the device that you want to connect accepts the request, Wi-Fi Screen
Share is connected.
✎ ✎ It is recommended to connect a laptop using Intel’s WiDi within close range.
✎ ✎ Though Intel’s WiDi can be connected without a wireless router, it is
recommended to connect the wireless router first for optimal performance.
✎ ✎ While the Home menu is activated, the TV cannot detect Intel’s WiDi devices.
Make sure to close the Home menu before trying to detect Intel’s WiDi
devices.
❐❐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 network connection problems or any
faults, malfunctions and errors caused by an network connection.
✎✎ A network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet
service provider.
✎✎ A DSL modem is required for a DSL service; a cable modem is required
for a cable service. Only a limited number of network 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.)
✎✎ Wireless networks can be subject to interference from other devices
operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz (wireless phones, Bluetooth devices
or microwave ovens). There may also be interference from devices with a
frequency of 5 GHz, same as other Wi-Fi devices.
✎✎ The surrounding wireless environment can cause the wireless network
service to run slowly.
✎✎ If you do not turn off the entire local home network, network traffic may
occur on some devices.
✎✎ For an AP connection, an access point device that supports wireless
connection is required and the wireless connection feature must be enabled
on the device. Contact your service provider regarding availability of wireless
connection on your access point.
✎✎ Check the SSID and security settings of the AP for AP connection. Refer to
the appropriate documentation for SSID and security settings of the AP.
✎✎ Invalid settings on network devices (wired/wireless line sharer, hub) can
cause the TV to run slowly or not operate properly. Install the devices
correctly according to the appropriate manual and set the network.
✎✎ An ad-hoc connection may not work depending on the connected device (e.g.
laptop).
✎✎ Connection method may differ according to the AP manufacturer.
❐❐To use Smart Share™
HOME ➾ Smart Share
Provides photo / music / video files on your TV by connecting to a USB device or
home network (DLNA, Media Link).
SMART SHARE
Contents Type
More....
Recently Watched
More....
e
Linked Devic
Newly Added
More....
More....
ALL
VIDEO
MUSIC
PHOTO
RECORDED TV
Settings
Connecting Guide
Displays photo / music /
video files on all devices
connected to the TV.
❐❐To control movie playback
Controls playback and sets options while viewing movies.
Selects the desired point and plays.
Option
Plays
Sets options.
Stops playback and returns to the list.
List
❐❐To control photo view
Controls playback and sets options while viewing pictures in full screen.
Slideshow
BGM
Displays photos as a
slideshow.
Plays background music.
Rotates or enlarges
the picture.
Option
List
Stops playback and returns
to the list.
Sets options.
❐❐To control music playback
Controls playback and sets options while playing music.
Selects the desired point and
plays
Option
Plays
Sets options
List
Returns to the list
❐❐To set Smart Share™ related functions
HOME ➾ Smart Share ➙ Settings
Changes settings related to Smart Share content playback.
❌❌Advanced Setting
TV Name
Network Status
Changes the name that appears when searching for the TV
from other devices.
Checks the network connection.
Wi-Fi Screen
Share
Allows use of wireless connection functions such as Wi-Fi
direct and WiDi.
Share My TV
Allows / prevents connection to the TV from other devices.
Turns DMR (Digital Media Renderer) connection on/off.
Auto Play on
Receipt
DivX VOD
Accepts / rejects content transferred from other devices.
Registers or releases DivX.
Checks DivX Registration Code for playing DivX-protected
videos. Register at http://vod.divx.com.
Uses Registration Code to rent or purchase movies at www.
divx.com/vod.
✎✎ Rented/purchased DivX files cannot be played if the DivX
Registration Code of a different device is used. Use only
the DivX Registration Code granted to this device.
✎✎ Converted files not conforming to the DivX Codec
Standard may not play or may produce abnormal images
and sound.
❌❌History
To delete contents history, press button below. Use the contents at Contents
Type and Linked device menu.
❌❌Privacy
Check the device that you do not want to open at Newly Added and Recently
Watched menu.
❐❐Smart Share™ 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)
❌❌Video Supported Codec
Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @30p
Extension
.asf
.wmv
.divx
.avi
.mp4
.m4v
.mov
Codec
Video
Audio
Video
Audio
VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profile
WMA Standard, WMA 9 Professional
DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC,
Motion Jpeg
MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3),
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, LPCM, ADPCM, DTS
Video
H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 Part 2
Audio
MP3
Extension
.mkv
.ts
.trp
.tp
.mts
.m2ts
.vob
.mpg
.mpeg
Codec
Video
Audio
Video
H.264/AVC
Dolby Digital
H.264/AVC, MPEG-2, VC-1
Audio
MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Video
Audio
MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer I, II, DVD-LPCM
Video
MPEG-1
Audio
MPEG-1 Layer I, II
❌❌Available music file
File type
mp3
Item
Info
Bit rate
32 Kbps - 320 Kbps
Sample freq. 16 kHz - 48 kHz
Support
MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3
❌❌Available photo file
File type
2D(jpeg, jpg,
jpe)
Item
Profile
SOF0: baseline
SOF1: Extend Sequential
SOF2: Progressive
Minimum: 64 x 64
Maximum:
Photo size
Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H)
Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H)
Available
file type
❐❐Playing video - warning
✎✎ 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.
✎✎ Subtitles on an NAS (Network Attached Storage) device may not be
supported depending on the manufacturer and model.
✎✎ We do not support any stream that contains GMC (Global Motion
Compensation) or Qpel (Quarterpel Motion Estimation).
✎✎ Only H.264 / AVC profile level 4.1 and lower is supported.
✎✎ The file size limit is dependent on the encoding environment.
✎✎ Video files created by some encoders may not be played back.
✎✎ Video files in formats other than the ones specified here may not be played
back.
✎✎ Playback of video files stored on the USB device that do not support High
Speed, may not work properly.
✎✎ The TV supports DTS audio codec when the USB video file playback.
DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, which allows you to enjoy video
/ music / photo files stored on a PC or server on your TV via home networking.
❐❐To connect a DLNA-authenticated Smartphone
The TV and the smartphone should be on the same network.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the smartphone.
Install / run the app to share content on the smartphone.
Run “Share my mobile phone Content”.
Select the kind of content (video / audio / photo) you wish to play.
Select the video, music or photo file to play on the TV.
Select Add to Play List.
Select TV model name on the device you want to play content from.
(TV model name is on the label of the device.)
8 Play ▶ Shows the selected file on TV.
❐❐To connect DLNA DMR (Digital Media Renderer)
If the PC's operating system is Windows 7 or the DLNA-certified device (e.g.
mobile phone) is connected via a network, you can play music / videos / photos
on TV without installing a separate program.
1 Configure TV and PC on the same network. Configure Windows 7-installed PC
on the network.
2 Right-click the music / video / photo file that you want to play and use the
“Remote Playback” feature that comes with Windows 7.
To play content from a device such as a mobile phone, refer to the user guide
for the device.
3 Select Yes on the pop-up window on the TV. Content will be played on one
device only even if more than one TV or device is connected. Play speed can
vary depending on network speed.
❐❐To connect DLNA DMP (Digital Media Player)
With a PC having Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, music / video / photo files may
be replayed on the TV by linking them via home networking.
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.
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.
✎✎ If the shared folder does not appear on TV, click the Local Folder tab and
search again.
✎✎ For more information and software-related information, refer to the website
http://www.nero.com.
❌❌PC requirements for installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
• WindowsⓇ XP (Service pack 2 or later), Windows VistaⓇ, WindowsⓇ XP
Media Centre 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
64-bit)
• Windows VistaⓇ 64-bit version (application runs in 32-bit mode)
• WindowsⓇ 7 64-bit version (application runs in 32-bit mode)
• Hard drive space: more than 200 MB
• 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
• DirectXⓇ 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or later
• Network environment : 100 MB Ethernet, Wireless LAN WLAN (IEEE 802.11g)
or later
❌❌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 2.4GHz access point.
✎✎ DLNA may not work properly in the wireless network. It is recommended to
connect to the wired network.
✎✎ When playing video in DLNA mode, Multi Audio and internal subtitles are not
supported.
✎✎ If more than one TV is connected to a single server in DLNA mode, the
content may not play depending on server performance.
✎✎ Subtitles may not be supported depending on the DLNA device.
✎✎ DLNA feature may not work properly depending on the network environment.
✎✎ 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.
✎✎ Too many sub-folders and files in one folder may cause malfunction.
✎✎ The information about the file from the DLNA server may not be displayed
correctly.
✎✎ When viewing video subtitles on a DLNA server, we recommend that you use
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials.
✎✎ If subtitle file is added later, turn off the shared folder and reset.
✎✎ DRM file located on a Nero MediaHome server cannot be played.
❐❐To connect to Media Link
Install the Plex program on a PC or laptop connected to the same network as
Smart TV to access a variety of multimedia including photos, videos and music
stored on the PC / laptop, easily and conveniently.
1 Install the Plex Media Server program on the PC / laptop. Visit the website at
(http://www.lg.com) and download the correct Plex program for your PC /
laptop.
2 After installing the program, right-click the Plex icon in the bottom tray of the
PC. Sets file section in Media Manager.
3 Select Media Link on the TV's Home.
4 Media Link section of the connected PC/laptop appears. Select section.
❐❐To use Media Link
HOME ➾ Media Link
MEDIA LINK
Information may be provided in English.
The folders appear as set up in the
PLEX Media Manager.
Sort by server
Device Selection
PLEX Channels
Back
Exit
❐❐System requirements for installing PLEX
• Minimum requirements
PC with at least 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor and Windows XP SP3,
minimum 512 MB of RAM
• Recommendations for transcoding HD content (720p and 1080p)
PC with at least 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor and Windows XP SP3,
minimum 2 GB of RAM
Supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
• Network requirements
ADSL/Cable/Wi-Fi Internet connection for media metadata output and
update
Wired network : Ethernet network with 100 Base-T or 1000 Base-T
Wireless network : Recommends uncongested 802.11n and supports media
play on wireless mobile devices
❐❐Using Media Link - warning
✎✎ PLEX media server version installed on Mac or PC supports version 0.9.1.14
or later.
✎✎ For the following languages, the GUI language is English and the data being
delivered are not displayed;
Thai, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Kurdish
✎✎ When replaying a video plug-in of a media type not supported by the TV, you
may experience a delay in initial buffering due to extra processing time.
The computer's conversion speed may differ depending on computer
performance and network speed.
✎✎ The file types supported for files stored on a PC (Movie, TV Show, Music) are
the same as for DLNA.
✎✎ When playing music clips, there is no support for playing with clip moving.
(Same as for DLNA.)
✎✎ You may experience a delay or incorrect playback when playing highdefinition videos over a Wi-Fi connection.
✎✎ The TV may not recognize the computer if the AP settings are not correct.
(e.g. if you set the “multicast forward” feature on the AP device, the TV
cannot recognize the PC on Wi-Fi connection.)
✎✎ For some plug-ins, play function may be limited for some media types.
✎✎ Plug-ins are subject to change and may become non-operational without
prior notice according to the policy of the service provider.
❐❐To connect a USB device
Connect a USB storage device (external HDD, USB memory) to the USB port of
TV to enjoy the content files stored in the USB device on your TV.
To remove a USB storage device, select the Quick Menu ➙ USB Device that you
wish to remove; do not remove physically until you see the message that the
USB has been removed. If detached early, an error may occur on the TV or the
USB storage device.
✎✎ Once a USB device has been selected for removal, it can no longer be read.
Remove the USB storage device and then re-connect it.
❐❐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.
✎✎ Use only USB storage devices formatted with the Windows FAT32 or NTFS
file system.
✎✎ For external USB HDDs, it is recommended that you use devices with a rated
voltage of less than 5 V and a rated current of less than 500 mA.
✎✎ It is recommended to use a USB hub or hard disk drive with power supplied.
(If the power supplied is not enough, the USB storage device may not be
detected properly.)
✎✎ It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB
HDDs of 2 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.
✎✎ Data in USB storage device can be damaged so be sure to back up important
files to other devices. Data maintenance is the user's responsibility and the
manufacturer is not responsible for data loss.
❐❐To use Premium
HOME ➾ Premium
This service gives you easy access to a wide variety of content, such as video,
news and, UCC, at any time, as long as you are connected to the network.
Premium content includes specialized country-specific services taking regional
cultural sensitivities into account as well as global content.
PREMIUM
Search
Broadcasting image
Premium content
Select Content that
you want to use.
Sign in
WEB
Movie
Map
SNS
Play
NEWS
Comic
Entertainment
Information
TV
Add to My Apps
Add to My Apps
❐❐To use paid content
A fee is payable for some Premium content.Fee-paying services are paid for either
through LG Electronics’ proprietary billing system or through that of the relevant
content provider.
Before using the LG billing system, you will need to sign up for membership and
register payment information on TV or the website (www.lgappstv.com) to purchase
paid content.
You can sign up for membership on the login screen on your TV or our website. You
can then log into both the TV and the website with one ID.
1 Click Sign In button on the upper-right side of the screen on the Home page to sign
in.
2 Moves to the desired Premium service.
(For some premium services, separate sign-in is required after signing up for the
premium service.)
3 After reviewing the pricing and service information for the content, click the
Purchase button. (There may be limitations on the available period and number
of times depending on content.)
4 Once the purchasing process is complete, view your purchased content by clicking
the Buy button.
5 Select your ID on upper menu of Home screen and check history of purchases
from My Page ➙ Payment inquiry. It is also available on My Page ➙ Purchase
History of web site (www.lgappstv.com).
❐❐To reset Premium
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Initialization of Premium
Resets Premium list, Premium information, country setting and user sign-in
information. Resetting will resolve errors occurring during Premium update.
✎✎ Content offered by service providers are subject to change or deletion
without prior notice to enhance their service quality. Refer to the website
of the relevant content provider for questions, troubleshooting or the latest
information about content. LG Electronics assumes no legal responsibility for
content services and related information, even when a service is discontinued
by the service provider.
✎✎ The quality of your Premium service may be affected by your Internet
connection. For any questions related to Internet speed or other service
problems, consult your Internet service provider.
✎✎ For best service quality, we recommend that you subscribe to an Internet
service providing a speed of 4.0 Mbps (1.5 Mbps or faster). If you experience
any Internet speed problem, contact your Internet service provider.
✎✎ Some content providers may provide content that is unsuitable for minors.
Parental discretion is advised.
❐❐To use LG Smart World
HOME ➾ LG Smart World
LG Smart World is a TV application service available through Smart TV Service.
You can download and enjoy various kinds of hot paid/free apps including
education, entertainment, life and news.
My Apps
All
Game
Hot
Entertainment
Top Paid
Top Free
Life
Education
New
News/Info.
Total
Sign in.
When you sign in, ID is displayed.
When you select the ID, you can select
My Page and Sign Out.
Select the app to install.
❐❐To sign up with LG Smart World
HOME ➾ Sign In
Sign up is required to download and run apps.
1 Select Sign Up and agree to Legal Notice.
2 Enter ID and password.
3 In Confirm Password box, enter password again.
4 Select OK to complete sign-up process.
✎✎ You can sign up for membership on either your TV or the website (www.
lgappstv.com).
✎✎ After signing up for membership, log into your TV and our website with the
same ID.
✎✎ You can sign in to up to five TVs with a single ID.
❐❐To install an app on your TV
HOME ➾ LG Smart World
1
2
3
4
5
Click the Sign In button at the top of the home screen to log in.
Select the LG Smart World card.
Select an app you want from the list.
Check the details of the app, then select the Install or Buy button.
Check that you have the functions or TV accessories required to install the
app, then select the OK button.
6 For paid apps, payment and purchase authentication is required.
7 Select Run once installation is complete to run the app immediately. If you do
not want to run immediately, select Close. If you want to run the app later,
select My Apps to check the list of apps installed on TV.
✎✎ You can purchase apps via PC or TV, but you must use the TV to install and
run them.
✎✎ If you have insufficient storage space on your TV, you can download apps
to a USB storage device connected through the TV's terminal for USB apps.
Apps stored on USB can be run / deleted / moved from the My Apps screen.
✎✎ A USB storage device containing apps cannot be used for other data. (For
USB Apps Only)
❐❐To manage my information
HOME ➾ LG Smart World
1
2
3
4
Sign in.
Select the currently signed-in ID at the top of the screen.
Select My Page.
Manages by examining Member Information, My Purchased Apps List and TV
Installed Apps List.
My Information
Payment Inquiry
Purchased Apps
Shows basic information about the ID currently signed
in. To change your member information, visit www.
lgappstv.com on your PC.
Shows Payment History of the signed-in ID.
Shows My Purchased Apps List for the signed-in ID.
You can delete/re-install the purchased apps.
HOME ➾ Internet
Types URL manually on TV or visits websites added to Favourite.
Types in the web address.
Chooses when you
open several web
browsers.
Add the current page to favorites.
Moves to a website
that you have visited.
✎✎ Internet supports up to Flash 10 but does not support platform-dependent
technology like ActiveX.
✎✎ Internet only works with a pre-installed plug-in.
✎✎ Internet may not play any media file format other than the following:
JPEG / PNG / GIF / WMV (ASF) / WMA / MP3 / MP4
✎✎ Internet will be forcibly closed when there is insufficient memory.
✎✎ For the Internet, fonts installed on the TV are used and may not be displayed
normally depending on the content played.
✎✎ Internet does not support file and font download.
✎✎ Internet is made for TV so it may have a different function to browsers made
for PC.
✎✎ Internet is a TV browser and may not work properly when playing some
content files.
HOME ➾ Social Center
LG Smart TV provides the Social Center app that allows you to communicate via
SNS such as Facebook and Twitter while watching TV.
Using Social Center, you can communicate with friends while watching TV
and view comments and pictures posted by your social networking friends at a
glance.
You can edit the Social Center tap.
Social Center
Select a tap such as Facebook / Twitter /
Activity / Talk to communicate via social
network services (SNS).
Account
Refresh
1 You can sign in with your LG TV account. If you are not a member yet, please
sign up first.
2 Select a tap from Facebook, Twitter, Activity or Talk. Some functions are
connected with other SNS, so you may need the SNS account to sign into the
service.
3 Now, you can look for various content and post comments while watching TV.
Social Center allows you to write comments while using LG Smart TV services
connected with Facebook or Twitter and to view the comments on the Web or
mobile device.
Facebook /
Twitter
Activity
Talk
You can communicate via SNS such as Facebook and Twitter
while watching TV.
With your Facebook account, you can easily see LG Smart
TV’s great content recommended by other users. Click a
recommended program/show to move to the corresponding 3D
World, K-pop, or LG app.
You can see what other twitter users think about the shows
currently on.
✎✎ The functions of Social Center are subject to change according to TV
software update.
Sign-up is required to use LG Smart World.
Free apps are available immediately after signing up, but you should register
your payment method in order to use paid apps.
You can sign up and register payment methods on the TV or on our website
(www.lgappstv.com).
Problem
Solution
When entering menu,
the "Initializing" message
always appears.
• The “Initializing” message appears while the
microprocessor and hardware are rebooted, network
communications are set up, and communication with SDP
(device authentication and basic information download) is
established. This takes about 20 seconds and is a normal
process.
There is no content shown
on the Premium card.
• Content may not be shown if you change the country
setting on Smart TV. Change country in HOME ➾ Settings
➙ OPTION ➙ Smart TV Setting ➙ Smart TV Country.
Problem
Solution
While using internet
features, some websites
contain empty spaces.
• The TV's internet supports up to Flash 10 and only plays
files in the following formats :
JPEG, PNG, GIF, WMV (ASF), WMA, MP3, MP4
Internet closes
automatically when
visiting a website.
• The internet may be forced to close if memory is
insufficient for the volume of information on a web page.
I have already signed
up on the TV. Do I need
to sign up again on the
website (www.lgappstv.
com)?
• If you sign up on your TV, no additional sign-up on the LG
website (www.lgappstv.com) is required.
After signing up on TV, you can sign into the website
by using the same ID and password and entering the
additional information to complete the email verification
process.
Problem
Can each family member
use a different ID on a
single TV?
Solution
• You can register and use more than one ID on one TV.
• You can view the IDs registered on the TV in HOME ➾
Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Smart TV Setting ➙ ID List.
• You can check the list of apps purchased by each ID.
However, you can see all apps installed by each ID in My
Apps.
• If you signed up via a PC, use the "Forgot ID?" feature on
the website (www.lgappstv.com).
What should I do if I forget
my ID?
• If you signed up on the TV, IDs can be viewed in HOME ➾
Settings ➙ OPTION ➙ Smart TV Setting ➙ ID List.
Problem
Solution
I purchased an app
from the website (www.
lgappstv.com). How can I
use it on the TV?
• If you want to check an app you purchased on the TV, sign
in and view it on the Purchased Apps menu.
Select the ID at the top of Home and check the app in My
Page ➙ Purchased Apps.
Can I see my purchased
apps history?
• Select the ID at the top of Home and check the app in My
Page ➙ Purchased Apps.
• Sign in to the website (www.lgappstv.com) and select My
Page ➙ Purchase History.
Problem
Solution
I deleted a paid app - do I
have to purchase it again
to download it?
• If a purchased app is accidentally deleted, you can
download and reinstall it without having to buy it again, as
long as it is still in service.
Select the ID at the top of Home and re-download apps in
My Page ➙ Purchased Apps. (Previously owned apps may
not be re-downloaded or run depending on the software
version.)
• Check if the TV model supports LG Smart World.
• Apps from LG Smart TV's LG Smart World can only be run
Can I use apps from LG
on LG Smart TV.
Smart TV's LG Smart
• Also, you can purchase apps from the website (www.
World on both TV and PC?
lgappstv.com) but cannot use them on PC or Mac so be
careful when purchasing them.
Problem
Solution
How can I find out which
ID is currently signed in to
the TV?
• Select the ID at the top of Home and check the currently
signed-in ID in My Page ➙ My Information.
I installed an app on my
TV. Where can I see the
installed app?
• Select HOME ➾ My Apps. All paid and free apps installed
on the TV are displayed.
The app size shown on
screen differs from the
actual app size installed
on the TV.
• The app size shown on screen includes the additional
space needed for installing apps and may differ from the
app size as actually installed.
Problem
I forgot my TV password.
What should I do?
Solution
• If you only provide the ID and password when signing up
on your TV, you cannot recover your password when it is
lost. Create a new ID and sign up with the ID.
• If you provide other information than the ID and password
when signing up on your TV or the LG website (www.
lgappstv.com), you can recover your password on the
website.
Problem
Solution
Do I have to save the
payment information to
purchase paid apps?
• To purchase paid apps, you should have a credit card
registered on TV or the website (www.lgappstv.com) or
have credit. If you do not want your credit card details to
be saved, charge credit in advance. Charging credit is only
available on our website, and you cannot purchase paid
apps if your credit card details are not registered or you
don’t have enough credit.
Can I return an app that I
have purchased?
• As a member, you may not request a refund if you change
your mind after purchase.
• If there is a defect in the product or a problem of using the
product, which does not caused by your fault, you can ask
for a refund. However, the valid reason for refund must be
provided.
Problem
Solution
I signed up on my TV, but
I cannot purchase paid
apps.
• To purchase paid apps, you need to have a credit card
registered with the website (www.lgappstv.com).
Also, you can have your credit ready by charging it on the
website to purchase them.
You cannot purchase paid apps if your credit card details
are not registered with us or you don’t have enough credit.
• For new sign-up members, the ID format has changed
from a combination of numbers and alphabets to the email
Should I only use an email
address.
address for my ID?
• You can only use the email address for your ID when
signing up.
Problem
Solution
Do I need to change my
ID format to the email
address?
• For new sign-up members, the ID format has changed
from a combination of numbers and alphabets to the email
address.
• If you are already a member, you can still use your existing
ID or change it to the email address.
What is the LG account?
• The LG account allows you to sign into all of the LG Smart
service with a single ID and password.
You can use the following services with your LG account:
‌LG Smart TV, LG Cloud, LG Smart World (excluding some
countries), LG Smart ThinQ and LG Smart air conditioning,
etc.
• Additional information may be required depending on the
service.
❐❐To connect a dedicated DVR USB storage device
1 Connect a USB HDD (40 GB or larger) to the HDD IN jack on the TV. The DVR
function works only with the HDD IN jack.
2 USB HDD must be initialized to be used for DVR.
When connecting a USB HDD that has not been initialized, select MY APPS ➾
DVR. USB Device Initialization screen appears.
3 Complete the USB HDD initialization, and set Timeshift Mode to On.
✎✎ To remove a USB storage device, select Quick Menu ➙ USB Device and
confirm the message that the USB storage device has been removed before
detaching it physically.
❐❐To change Timeshift mode or initialize USB storage device
Wheel(OK) ➾ Option
Changes DVR settings while using DVR.
Timeshift Mode
On: Automatically enables Timeshift Mode when the TV is
turned on.
Off: Disables Timeshift Mode.
USB Device
Initialization
The connected HDD becomes available for use with DVR.
All data stored on USB device will be deleted.
✎✎ Use of HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is recommended. For SSD (Solid State Drive),
the number of writes/clears is limited. ✎✎ A USB HDD size of between 40 GB and 2 TB is recommended.
✎✎ After USB Device Initialization the USB HDD will not be recognized on a PC.
✎✎ Data stored on the USB device may be damaged. Data maintenance is the
user's responsibility and the manufacturer is not responsible for data loss.
✎✎ If there is problem with a data sector on the USB storage device, it may not
work properly.
DVR enables you to record live TV on a USB storage device while viewing a
digital broadcast. You can watch segments of the programme you missed later
and resume viewing from where you left off, even if you have been away from
TV for a while.
✎✎ The Timeshift mode can be set up to 90 minutes. (For Italy, it can be set for
up to 60 minutes.)
✎✎ If there is problem with a data sector on the USB storage device, it may not
work properly.
Press Wheel(OK) during DVR.
Selects the desired point and plays
Switches to current broadcast
Recording starts
Live TV
Recorded TV
Schedule List
Changes Timeshift Mode
Initialize USB Device
Schedule
Option
Starts recording from DVR play control
Checks defined
current point
schedule list
Shows recorded programmes
Sets schedule
✎✎ Image shown may differ from your TV.
❐❐To start recording straight away
Wheel(OK) ➾ Recording Starts
Records a programme when you need to leave the room during viewing.
✎✎ Only records the digital broadcast you are currently watching.
✎✎ If you force your TV to power off while recording, the program may not be
saved. Ideally, you should stop the recording and check that the program has
recorded before turning it off.
✎✎ Programmes are protected under relevant copyright laws and prior
permission from the copyright holder may be required for copying and playing
programmes. Recordings made using this device may be used for personal
purposes only. It is prohibited to sell, transfer, or lend copyrighted recordings
to a third party.
❌❌To stop recording
Wheel(OK) ➾ Recording Stop
Stops recording immediately.
❌❌To modify recording end time
Wheel(OK) ➾ Stop Option ➙ Recording end time modify
✎✎ Maximum recording time is 5 hours.
❐❐To schedule recording
Wheel(OK) ➾ Schedule
Select schedule
by programme
Selects a programme from the Programme Guide screen for
viewing or recording.
Select schedule
by date
Selects date, time, and programme for viewing or
recording.
✎✎ The minimum length of Timer Recording is 2 minutes.
✎✎ A damaged disk sector may affect some or all of the items on the Schedule
List.
✎✎ The maximum number of items in the Schedule List is 30.
❐❐To assure and / or modify schedule list
Wheel(OK) ➾ Schedule List
Assures, modifies or deletes the scheduled viewing or recording.
❐❐To see Recorded TV
HOME ➾ Smart Share ➙ Recorded TV
Selects the recording stored in USB HDD to view / delete it.
Play on previous
playtime
Play from the start
Delete
For a recording once-played in the past, plays it from
the previous playtime.
Plays the selected recording from the start.
Deletes the selected recording.
✎✎ The maximum number of Recorded TV is 300.
❐❐To control recording playback
Press Wheel(OK) button on the remote control during playback.
Selects the desired point and plays.
Thumbnail List
Plays Control Thumbnail List
Clip-Edit
Sets Recording Playback Option
Repeat
Clip-Edit/Repeat
✎✎ Image shown may differ from your TV.
Option
List
Download the LG Magic Remote app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
to watch TV with your smartphone.
• Now you can enjoy your favourite TV shows on your smartphone. (Some
models only)
• Add your favourite channels on your smartphone.
• You can use the functions such as PREMIUM, MY APPS directly on your
smartphone.
• Supports Text Input function, so you can enter text easier. (Text cannot be
entered on some screens.)
• Select the app's touch pad to control the pointer in the same way as the
Magic Remote Control.
• Select Game Pad on the LG Magic Remote app to control game apps on the
TV.
✎✎ The supported functions may vary depending on the TV or the version of the
LG Magic Remote app.
❐❐To use a USB wired/wireless mouse
Connect your mouse to the USB port. Use the mouse to move the pointer on the
TV screen and select the menu you want.
Mouse
Magic Remote Control
Left Button
OK Button on Magic Remote Control
Wheel Button
Wheel Button on Magic Remote Control
✎✎ The right and the special buttons on the mouse do not work.
✎✎ The usability of a wireless USB mouse and keyboard may be affected by
Radio Frequency environment and the distance.
❐❐To use a USB wired/wireless keyboard
Connect your keyboard to the USB port. You can enter text with the keyboard
when using the search function and the Internet.
✎✎ Text cannot be entered on some screens.
✎✎ It is recommended to use the product which is tested for compatibility with
LG TV.
LOGITECH K200, LOGITECH K400, MICROSOFT Comfort Curve 2000,
MICROSOFT MS800, and LG Electronics ST-800
✎✎ You can change the input language by pressing the language switch key (or
the right Alt key) on your keyboard.
❐❐To use a gamepad
Connect your gamepad to the USB port on the TV if the game requires a
gamepad.
✎✎ It is recommended to use an authorized gamepad which is tested for
compatibility with LG TV.
Logitech F310, Logitech F510, Logitech F710, Logitech Rumblepad 2, and
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller (wired)
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Software Update
Uses Software Update to check and obtain the latest version.
It is also possible to check manually for available updates.
Software Update
Check Update
Version
Set it to On.
When an updated file is detected, the file is downloaded
automatically.
When the file download is complete, the software update
window appears.
Checks the latest update version installed. When a
new update is available, the download process can be
performed manually.
✎✎ The latest version can be obtained via the digital broadcast signal or an
internet connection.
✎✎ Changing the programme while downloading the software via a digital
broadcast signal interrupts the download process. Returning to the initial
programme allows downloading to resume.
✎✎ If software is not updated, certain functions may not work properly.
✎✎ [Only Nordic models]
You can check whether LG OTA service is available in the DTV channel by
pressing the red button as you see the Update Found! message under the
channel banner.
If the following symptoms occur, please carry out the checks and adjustments
described below. There may be no malfunction.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Signal Test
Shows the MUX and Service information etc. If you select Antenna & Satellite or
Cable & Satellite, a signal test only for Antenna or Cable is displayed.
❐❐General
Problem
Solution
Cannot view certain
programmes.
• Adjust the location or orientation of the antenna.
• Save the programmes you wish to view later using Auto
Tuning or Programme Edit.
There is a delay after the
TV is switched on before
the image is fully visible.
• This is not a problem. Image noise that may occur when
the TV is first switched is being cleaned up.
❐❐Pictures
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Picture Test
First run a Picture Test to verify that the image signal output is normal.
If there is no problem with the test image, check external device connections
and broadcast signals.
Problem
Images from previous
programme or other
programmess linger or the
screen displays annoying
lines.
Solution
• Adjust the orientation of the antenna to the TV
transmitter, or refer to the manual for instructions on
connecting the antenna.
Problem
Solution
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.
The screen display freezes
or does not work properly
during a digital broadcast.
• This may occur in case of a weak signal or unstable
reception. Adjust the antenna orientation and cable
connections.
• If the signal strength or quality is low on Manual Tuning,
check with the TV station or administration office.
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.)
Problem
Solution
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. When
connections are not secure, images may not be properly
displayed.
Does not work with a USB
storage device.
• Verify that the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or
higher.
❐❐Sound
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Sound Test
First run a Sound Test 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.
Problem
Solution
Screen display is on but there • Check other TV programmes.
is no sound.
• Ensure the TV Speaker is set to On.
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 on
Multi Audio.
• Adjust the Balance using the Navigation button.
Problem
Solution
TV sound is not in sync
with the image or the sound
breaks up occasionally.
• If the issue affects a specific TV programme only, it
may be caused by problems with the broadcast signal
for the individual station. Check with the TV station or
your cable operator.
The volume changes when I
change programme.
• Volume can vary from programmel to programme.
• Set Auto Volume to On.
Problem
Solution
On certain programmes, there
• In Language, set Language ➙ Audio Language to
is no sound at all, or only the
the language of your choice. Even if you change the
background music can be
language on Multi Audio, you can go back to the
heard
default setup once you turn off the power or change
(in case of a programme
the programme.
created for overseas viewers).
There is no sound when
connected to HDMI / USB.
• Verify that the HDMIⓇ cable is high speed.
• Check if the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or
higher.
• Use only regular music (*mp3) files.
❐❐PC connection problem
Problem
Solution
The screen display
does not come on
after connecting to the
computer.
• Verify that the computer and the TV are securely
connected.
• Turn the TV off and back on using the remote control.
• Restart the PC with the TV on.
• 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.
• Reconnect the RGB/HDMI cable.
There is no sound after
connecting the computer
with the HDMI cable.
• Check with manufacturer of your video card to ensure it
supports HDMI voice output. (Video cards in DVI format
require connection of a separate sound cable.)
Problem
When connected to the
computer, the display is
partially cut off or shifts
to one side.
Solution
• Set the resolution to support PC input. (If this does not
work, reboot the computer.)
• Select Screen and adjust Position / Size / Phase.
❐❐Problems replaying movies in My Media
Problem
I cannot view the files on
the Movie List.
Solution
• Check whether the file on the USB storage device can be
read on a computer.
• Check whether the file extension is supported.
• Make sure that the file replays normally on the
"This file is invalid."
computer's video player. (Check for damaged files.)
message appears or the
• Check whether the resolution is supported by the
image display is not normal
computer.
even though the sound is
• Verify that the video/audio codec is supported.
OK.
• Verify that the frame rate is supported.
Problem
"Audio not supported."
message appears or the
sound is not normal even
though the image display is
OK.
Solution
• Make sure that the file replays normally on the
computer's video player. (Check for damaged files.)
• Check if the audio codec is supported by the computer.
• Verify that the bit rate is supported.
• Verify that the sample rate is supported.
Problem
Solution
Subtitles are not displayed.
• Make sure that the file replays normally on the
computer's video player. (Check for damaged files.)
• Check if the video file has the same name as the subtitle
file.
• Make sure that the video and subtitle files are in the same
folder.
• Verify that the subtitle file format is supported.
• Verify that the subtitle language is supported. (Subtitle
files can be opened in Notepad to check the language.)
✎✎ Image shown may differ from your TV.
✎✎ For information on requesting service, refer to the following menu.
HOME ➾ Settings ➙ SUPPORT ➙ Product/Service Info.