LG 55le8500 Users Guide Specification
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19 !NOTE ► For more information about NETCAST setup and troubleshooting, visit http://lgknowledge- base.com. Search for NETCAST. ► Use a standard LAN cable with this TV. Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector. ► Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or dis- connect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again. ► Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet service may be limited by the appli- cable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP. ► LG is not responsible for any malfunction of the TV and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your broadband internet con- nection, or other connected equipment. ► LG is not responsible for problems within your internet connection. ► Some content available through the network connection may not be compatible with the TV. If you have questions about such content, please contact the producer of the content. ► You may experience undesired results if the network connection speed does not meet the requirements of the content being accessed. ► Some internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection. ► Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your respon- sibility. ► A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this TV. If your inter- net service does not allow for such a connec- tion, you will not be able to connect the TV. ► A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this TV or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to one device, this TV may not be allowed to connect when a PC is already connected.) ► The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly. ► The wireless network operates at 2.4 GHz radio frequencies that are also used by other house- hold devices such as cordless telephone, Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be affected by interference from them. It can be interrupted by the device using 5Ghz radio frequencies. It is same device with LG wireless media box, cordless telephone, other Wi-Fi device. ► It may decrease the service speed using Wireless network by surrounding wireless con- dition. ► Turn off all unused network equipment in your local home network. Some devices may gen- erate network traffic. ► In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router higher up away from the floor may improve the reception. ► The reception quality over wireless depends on many factors such as type of the access point, distance between the TV and access point, and the location of the TV. ► When connecting internet through the wired/ wireless sharing machine, it may interrupt the connection because of the use limitation and confirmation of service company. ► To connect wireless AP, an AP that supports the wireless connection is necessary, and the wireless connection function of the AP needs to be activated. Please enquire to the AP sup- plier for the possibility of AP wireless connec- tions. ► Please verify the security settings of AP SSID for wireless AP connection, and enquire to the AP supplier for the AP SSID security settings. ► The TV can become slower or malfunction with wrong settings of network equipments (wired/ wireless router, hub, etc). Please install cor- rectly by referring to the manual of the equip- ment, and set the network. ► When AP is set to include 802.11 n, and if Encryption is designated as WEP(64/128bit) or WPA(TKIP/AES), the connection may not be possible. There may be different connec- tion methods according to the AP manufac- turers.
NETWORK 20 IN 4 AV IN 2VIDEO AUDIO L(MONO) RH/P USB IN 1 USB IN 2 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. Refer to the setup instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed connection steps and network settings. 1. How to connect 1Connect the “LG Wireless LAN for Broadband/DLNA Adaptor (sold separately)” to the USB IN 1 or 2 port on the TV. 2. How to use ꔛ Select “Network Setting” in the NETWORK menu. ꔛ After connecting, you can use the NETCAST menu. Wireless Network !NOTE ►For enjoying pictures, music, or video stored in the PC using the router, the use of wired port in the router is recommended. ►When the wireless port of the router is used, there may be restrictions for some functions.
21 Setting up the AP (Access Point) or the wireless router is required before connecting the TV to the network. Wireless Network Setup 6ENTERScan the all available AP (Access Point) or wireless routers within range and display them as a list. 7ENTER Select an AP (Access Point) or wireless router on the list. (If your AP is locked, insert the security key of AP). 812 ABC3 DEF4 GHI5 JKL6 MNO7PQRS8 TUV09 WXYZENTERInput the security key of AP. 1MENUSelect NETWORK. 2ENTERSelect Network Setting. 3ENTERSelect Wireless. 4ENTERIf you already set Network Setting: Select Resetting. The new connection settings resets the current network set- tings. 5ENTERSelect Setting from the AP list. 9Repeat step 4-5 on P.18. NETWORKꔂ Move ꔉ Enter • Network Setting : Wired• Network Status : Internet is connected • Legal Notice • ESNNetwork Type Wired network is recommendedWired Wireless Selecting the wireless network setting type Select the wireless network setting type.Setting from the AP list Simple setting (WPS-button mode) Setting Ad-hoc network ꕉ Previousꕯ Exit ꔉ Next Selecting AP ꕉ Previousꕯ Exit ꔉ Next Select AP you want to connect.Page 1/1 Input the new SSID iptime ASW Network1 ꔅ Connecting with PIN mode Access Point Search If your AP is locked If you already set the Network Setting Previous setting value exists. Do you want to connect with the previous setting? Enter Resetting ꕯ Exitꔉ Next Inserting the security key Insert the security key of AP.Insert 8~63 ASCII characters EnterCancel ꕉ Prev.ꕯ Exit ◀▶ Network Setting Select the IP setting mode. IP Mode◀ IP Auto Setting ▶ ꔈIP Address255 . 255 . 0 . 0 ꔈSubnet Mask255 . 255 . 0 . 0 ꔈGateway255 . 255 . 0 . 0 ꔈDNS Server255 . 255 . 0 . 0 ꕉ Previous Enter ꕯ Exit Appeared when wired and wireless are simultaneously connected.
NETWORK 22 If you want to connect the AP (Access Point) or router with PIN, use this feature. When a security code is already set PIN (Personal Identification Number) ꔛ PIN number is the unique 8 digit number of the dongle. 2Connect the acccess point with PIN mode. 4ENTERSelect Connect. RED 1Repeat step 1-6 on P.21. 3You can see the Network ID and Security Key on your TV screen. Enter the PIN number to your device. 1Repeat step 1-4 on P.21.3ENTERSelect Connect. 2ENTERSelect Simple setting (PBC mode). 5Repeat step 4-5 on P.18. 4Repeat step 4-5 on P.18. Connecting with PIN modeInsert PIN number at the AP webpage and press ‘Connect’ button. PIN NUBMER : 12345670 Connect ꕉ Previous For more information, check the AP manual. ꕯ Exit ꔉ Next Selecting AP ꕉ Previousꕯ Exit ꔉ Next Select AP you want to connect.Page 1/1 Input the new SSID iptime ASW Network1 ꔅ Connecting with PIN mode Access Point Search If your access point or wireless router that supports PIN or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), it’s available to use your access point or wireless router within 120 counts. You do not need to know the access point name (SSID: Service Set Identifier) and security code of your access point or wireless router. Simple setting (WPS-button mode) Simple setting (WPS-button mode)
23 1Repeat step 1-3 on P.21. 2ENTERSelect Setting AD-hoc network. 3ENTERENTERSelect Enter. 4ENTERSelect Connect to connect Ad-hoc network. You can see the Network ID and Security Key on your TV screen. Enter this Network ID and Security Key to your device. If a network may not operate, change the setting information using the RED button. 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. AD-hoc Mode Selecting the wireless network setting type Select the wireless network setting type. Setting from the AP list Simple setting (WPS-button mode) Setting Ad-hoc network ꕉ Previousꕯ Exit ꔉ Next Setting Ad-hoc network
NETCAST 24 NETCAST NETCAST MENU 1Select NETCAST menu option.2ENTEREnjoy the online service. These services are provided by separate Content Provider. NETCAST menu source can differ by country. What is a NETCAST? Stream movies, TV shows and video, and get up to the minute news, stock information and weather updates directly to your TV. ꔛ To view the owner’s manual that provided by the Content Provider, visit our website at http://www.lg.com. ꔛ To see the activation method of Yahoo!, Netflix, or Vudu, click the Yahoo!, Netflix, Vudu in the CD manual (For USA). ꔛ Yahoo! (For USA) Yahoo! TV Widgets give you the best of the Internet in perfect harmony with the simplicity and reliability of your TV. TV Widgets deliver a Cinematic internet TM experience by converting your favorite web services for viewing on the TV. ꔛ Netflix (For USA) You can instantly watch movies (quite a few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV. To become a Netflix member visit: www.netflix. com/LG Note that this service is provided by the Content Provider, Netflix. It is dependent on Netflix to pro- vide the data. ꔛ Vudu (For USA) 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. Note that this service is provided by the Content Provider, Vudu. It is dependent on Vudu to pro- vide the data. ꔛ YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view, and share video clips. ꔛ Picasa Picasa is a photo organizing, editing or sharing website where users can upload, view, and share photos. !NOTE ► The videos list searched from the TV may different with the list searched from a web browser on PC. ► The settings of this TV do not affect the YouTube’s playback quality. ► The playback of videos may be paused, stopped or buffering occurring often depending on your broadband speed. ► For service that requires log in, join the applicable service on the website using the PC and log in through the TV to enjoy vari- ous additional functionalities. ► When you set the city you want with Setup by pressing the red button, the background of NetCast will be set to the weather of the selected city. ► For Plasma TV: If there is no user action 2 minutes following freezing image or video on screen, the screensaver will activate itself preventing fixed image remaining on screen.
25 TURNING ON THE TV 1First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. ꔛ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the / I, INPUT, CH (ꕌ or ꕍ) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, CH (ꕌ or ꕍ), Number (0~9) button on the remote control. 2 Select the viewing source by using the INPUT button on the remote control. 3When finished using the TV, press the POWER button on the remote control. The TV reverts to standby mode. 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. ꔛ Default selection is “Home Use”. We recom- mend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environ- ment. ꔛ “Store Demo” Mode is only intended for use in retail environments. Customers can adjust the “Picture menu - Picture mode” manu- ally while inspecting the TV, but the TV will automatically return to preset in-store mode after 5 minutes. ꔛ “Store Demo” Mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. “Store Demo” mode initializes the TV to set the image quality. Step2. Mode setting Step4. Time Zone 1ENTERSelect Menu Language. 1ENTERSelect On or Off. 1ENTERSelect Home Use. Step 3. Time Zone ꕉ Previous ꔉ Next Time Zone◀ Eastern ▶ Daylight Saving Auto Step5. Auto Tuning 1ENTERCheck your antenna connection and start Auto Tuning. Step1. Selecting Language WELCOME!Thank you for choosing LG ꔉ Next Step 1. Language EnglishEspañol Français 한국어 Step 2. Mode Setting Selecting the environment. Choose the setting mode you want. Select [Home Use] when setting TV up in-home. You can adjust picture quality accordingly through Picture Mode menu option. ꕉ Previous ꔉ Next i Home UseStore Demo • Demo ModeOff Step 5. Auto Tuning ꕉ Previous ꔉ Next Before starting, be sure that the TV antenna is connected. Step3. Power Indicator (For LED LCD TV) Step 3. Power Indicator ꕉ Previous ꔉ Next Standby Light◀ Off ▶ ꔛ This function is disable in “Step2. Mode Setting - Store Demo”. 1Select Time Zone option. 2ENTERSelect Daylight Saving option. WATCHING TV For 42/47/55LE5400, 42/47/55LE5500, 42/47/55LE7500, 47/55LE8500, 42/47/55LX6500
WATCHING TV 26 Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Some of these features are not available on all models. For further information, refer to the CD Manual. ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION CHANNELꔛ Auto Tuning: All available TV channels are searched and stored automatically. ꔛ Manual Tuning: User can do manual channel selection and add or delete individual channels. ꔛ Channel Edit: You can add or delete in the chan- nel list. PICTUREꔛ Aspect Ratio: Selects the desired picture format . ꔛ Picture Wizard: This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. ꔛ Energy Saving: It reduces the TV’s power con- sumption by lowering the backlight level. ꔛ Picture Mode: Selects a picture mode that is best suited for the program you are currently watching. ꔛ TruMotion: It provides clears, smoother images, even during fast action scenes creating a more stable structure for a crisper picture. ꔛ Screen (RGB-PC): Adjust the screen Resolution, Auto config, Position, Size, Phase, Reset. ꔛ LED Local Dimming: After analyzing the signal of the input video by areas of the screen, it adjusts the backlight to improve the contrast ratio. AUDIOꔛ Auto Volume: Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. ꔛ Clear Voice II: By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better. ꔛ Balance: Adjust the left/right sound of speaker. ꔛ Sound Mode: Select the sound mode to Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game. ꔛ TV Speaker: Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. TIMEꔛ Clock: Set the current time Auto or Manual. ꔛ Off Time: Set the time the TV will automatically be turned off. ꔛ On Time: Set the time the TV will automatically be turned on. ꔛ Sleep Timer: Select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. LOCK ꔛ Set Password: Change the password. ꔛ Lock System: Select On or Off to use Lock System menu option. ꔛ Downloadable Rating: This function is available only for digital channel signal. ꔛ Input Block: Enables you to select a source to block from the external source devices you have hooked up. ꔛ Key Lock: This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. OPTIONꔛ Language - Menu Language: The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. - Audio Language: Selects your desired language in the digital broadcasting. ꔛ Caption: Selects and displays a caption. Captions are provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. ꔛ Power Indicator: Adjust the power/standby indica- tor light of TV front. ꔛ ISM Method: Use it to minimize any fixed image on the screen. ꔛ Set ID: Choose the desired TV ID number.ꔛ Initial Setting: Reset the TV to factory default and erase all stored channels. ꔛ Mode Setting: Select either Store Demo or Home Use. NETWORKꔛ Network Setting: After making wired or wireless network connection, complete the network setting. ꔛ Network Status: Check the network status.ꔛ Legal Notice: Check the important notice relating to network services. ꔛ ESN: We provide you the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to watch videos using the Netflix website. INPUT ꔛ Select desired input sources. MY MEDIA ꔛ Movie List: Play movies. ꔛ Photo List: View photos. ꔛ Music List: Play songs. GAME ꔛ Allows you to enjoy the games installed on the TV. 3D VIDEO (For 42/47/55LX6500) ꔛ This TV can display 3D video when received from a compatible device. 3D video contains two pic- tures for each video frame formatted for each eye. Therefore, special 3D glasses are required to view 3D video.
27 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Abnormal Operation The remote control doesn’t work ꔛ 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. ꔛ Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). ꔛ Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc. ꔛ Install new batteries. TV turns off suddenly ꔛ Is the sleep timer set? ꔛ Check the power control settings. Power interrupted. ꔛ If there is no signal, the TV turns off automatically in 15 minutes. Video Problems No picture &No sound ꔛ Check whether the product is turned on. ꔛ Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ꔛ Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? ꔛ Check your antenna direction and/or location. ꔛ Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the product’s power cord was plugged in. Picture appears slowly after switching on ꔛ This is normal, the image is muted during the product startup process. Please contact your service center, if the picture has not appeared after five minutes. No or poor color or poor picture ꔛ Adjust Color in menu option. ꔛ Keep a sufficient distance between the product and the VCR. ꔛ Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ꔛ Are the video cables installed properly? ꔛ Activate any function to restore the brightness of the picture. Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking ꔛ Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool. Poor reception on some channels ꔛ Station or cable product experiencing problems, tune to another station. ꔛ Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive weaker station. ꔛ Check for sources of possible interference. Lines or streaks in pic- tures ꔛ Check antenna (Change the direction of the antenna). No picture when con- necting HDMI ꔛ If an HDMI cable doesn’t support High Speed HDMI, it can cause flickers or no screen display. In this case use the latest cables that support High Speed HDMI. *This feature is not available for all models.
APPENDIX 28 Audio Problems No output from one of the speakersꔛ Adjust Balance in menu option. Unusual sound from inside the product ꔛ A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the product. No sound when connecting HDMI/USB ꔛ Check High Speed HDMI cable. ꔛ Check USB cable over version 2.0. ꔛ Use normal MP3 file. PC Mode Problems The signal is out of rangeꔛ Adjust resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency on the PC. ꔛ Check the input source. Vertical bar or stripe on background & Horizontal Noise & Incorrect position ꔛ Activate the Auto configure feature or adjust size, phase, or H/V position. (Option) Screen color is unsta- ble or single color ꔛ Check the signal cable. ꔛ Reinstall the PC video card. When connecting the HDMI cable to the PC, there is no audio. ꔛ Check the manual for the video card in the PC to see if it supports HDMI audio and how to set it up properly. *This feature is not available for all models.