LG 55lv770s Owners Manual
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121 ENGENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System Use an external audio system instead of the built- in speaker. yIf you use an external audio device instead of the built-in speaker, set the TV speaker feature to off (See p.104). NOTE Digital Optical Audio Connection Transmits the digital audio signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device and the TV with the optical audio cable as shown in the following illustration. Connecting to Headphone Connection Listen to the sound through a headphone. y AUDIO menu items are disabled when connecting a headphone. yWhen changing AV MODE with a headphone connected, the change is applied to video but not to audio. y Optical Digital Audio Out is not available when connecting a headphone. yHeadphone impedance: 16 yMax audio output of headphone: 10 mW to 15 mW y Headphone jack size: 0.35 cm NOTE CAUTION yDo not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision.
122 ENGENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a USB Connect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory, external hard drive or a USB memory card reader to the TV and access the Smart Share menu to use various multimedia files. See “Connecting USB storage devices” and see “Browsing files” . or Connecting to a CI Module View the encrypted (pay) services in digital TV mode. This feature is not available in all countries. (See p.40). Check this point as shown and insert the CI Module. y Check if the CI module is inserted into the PCMCIA card slot in the right direction. If the module is not inserted properly, this can cause damage to the TV and the PCMCIA card slot. NOTE
123 ENGENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS SIMPLINK Connection Play and control the AV device connected with the HDMI cable through HDMI-CEC. This TV may work with the devices that support HDMI-CEC, but only devices with the logo are fully sup- ported. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI/ DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal on the rear of the TV and the other end to the SIMPLINK device. y If the connected device does not support HDMI-CEC, the SIMPLINK feature is unavailable. yTo operate SIMPLINK, an High Speed HDMI Cable with *CEC function should be used. (*CEC: Consumer Electronics Control). ySIMPLINK may not work properly if you a third-party device that has an HDMI-CEC function. yIn wireless external output, SIMPLINK function is not supported. NOTE Connecting the Wireless Media Box LG TVs with a Wireless Control port support the LG Wireless Media Box, which is sold separately. When you connect the Wireless Ready Dongle (included with the Wireless Media Box) to the TV, external devices can be connected to the LG Wireless Media Box and video and audio will be sent to the TV wirelessly. Refer to the Wireless Media Box manual for operating instructions. yWhen using the external device connected to the Wireless Media Box, some functions of the TV menu may not work. NOTE LG Wireless Media Box
124 ENGENGLISH MAKING CONNECTIONS Activating and Using the SIM- PLINK menus 1 Press INPUT to access the input sources. 2 Press Red button to access the SIMPLINK menus. 3 Press the Navigation buttons to select to On. 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the devices and press OK. No. Description 1Displays the previously viewed TV channel. 2 Plays discs. When multiple discs are avail - able, the title of the disc appears at the bot - tom of the screen. 3Controls the connected VCR. 4HDD recordings playback: Controls the recording stored in HDD. 5 Audio out to home theatre speaker or Audio out to TV: Changes the audio output between Home theatre speaker and TV speaker. - A check mark appears in front of the selected device. - Available devices display in a bright colour. - Unavailable devices display in grey. 5 Control the selected A V device. - Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings. - Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to the TV. - Disc playback: Control connected AV de- vices by pressing the Navigation buttons, OK, , , , and . - Power off all devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off. - Switch audio-out: Offers an easy way to switch audio-out. - Sync Power on : When the equipment with SIMPLINK function connected HDMI terminal starts to play, The TV will automatically turn on. Watch TV ◀ ▶ ◀ ▶ HDD Recorder ◀ ▶ DISC 1HDD/DVD-R VCR 1HD HT SpeakerTV Speaker 1 2 3 4 5 On◄► INPUTExit y If you change the input source by pressing INPUT, the progressing function of the SIMPLINK device will stop. y If you select a device that has the home theatre feature, the sound output automatically switches to the home theatre speaker and the TV speaker turns off. yIf a connected SIMPLINK home theatre system does not play the audio from the TV, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the rear of the TV to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal on the back of the SIMPLINK device with an optical cable. NOTE
125 ENGENGLISH TELETEXT TELETEXT yThis feature is not available in all countries. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the cor - responding page number. TOP and FASTEXT are more modern methods allowing quick and easy selection of teletext information. Switch On/Off Top Text Press the TEXT button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page viewed appears on the screen. Two page numbers, TV station name, date and time are displayed on the screen headline. The first page number indicates your selection, while the second shows the current page displayed. Press the TEXT button to switch off teletext. The previous mode reappears. The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. 1 With Blue button you can progress from block to block. 2 Use Yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block. 3 With Green button you can proceed to the next existing page with automatic overflow to the next group. 4 Alternatively, the P button can be used. The red button returns to the previous selection. Alternatively the P button can be used. Simple Text 1 Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the NUMBER buttons. If during selection you press a wrong number, you must complete the three digit number and then re-enter the correct page number. 2 The P button can be used to select the preceding or following page. Page selection Block / Group / Page Selection As with SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering it as a three digit number using the NUMBER buttons in TOP mode. Direct Page Selection
126 ENGENGLISH TELETEXT Fastext Special Teletext Function The teletext pages are colour coded along the bot- tom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Press the T. OPT button and then use the Naviga - tion button to select the Text Option menu. 1 Press the T.OPT button and then use the Navi - gation button to select menu. Display the index page. 2 You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with corresponding coloured buttons. 3 AS with SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering its three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FASTEXT mode. 4 The P button can be used to select the preceding or following page. Page selection Select the each index page. When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the Red button, Green button, or NUMBER buttons. Index Time Text Option Index Time Hold Reveal Update Close Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time. When this menu is selected the stop symbol is displayed at the top left-hand corner of the screen and the auto - matic page change is inactive. Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new teletext page. The display will appear at the top left hand corner of the screen. When the updated page is available then display will change to the page number. Select this menu again to view the updated teletext page. Select this menu to display concealed informa - tion, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles. Hold Update Reveal y In UK(In digital mode), T. OPT button does not work. NOTE
127 ENGENGLISH DIGITAL TELETEXT DIGITAL TELETEXT yThis function works in UK, Ireland only. The TV gives you access to digital teletext which is greatly improved in various aspects such as text, graphics etc. This digital teletext can access special digital tele - text services and specific services which broad - cast digital teletext. Teletext within digital service Teletext in digital service 1 Press the numeric or P button to select a digital service which broadcasts digital teletext. 2 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing TEXT, OK, Navigation button, Red button, Green button, Yellow button, Blue button or NUMBER buttons and etc.. 3 To change digital teletext service, select a dif - ferent service by the numeric or P button. 1 Press the numeric or P button to select a certain service which broadcasts digital tele - text. 2 Press the TEXT or coloured button to switch on teletext. 3 Follow the indications on digital teletext and move onto the next step by pressing OK, Navigation button, Red button, Green button, Yellow button, Blue button or NUMBER buttons and so on. 4 Press the TEXT or colour button to switch off digital teletext and return to TV viewing. Some services may allow you to access text services by pressing Red button.
128 ENGENGLISH MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Update and clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. Updating the TV Firmware Download and install the latest firmware by con- necting to the firmware update server or broad- casting OTA service to enhance or change the product function, or add new features. The firmware update may not work properly de - pending on the Internet environment or DTV signal strength. If so, you may obtain the latest firmware update from the authorized LG Electronics service center. To check the current firmware version or update the firmware, 1 Press Home to access the Home menu . 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK. 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SUP- PORT and press OK. 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Soft- ware Update and press OK. The current firmware version displays. 5 Select Check Update Version to check a new firmware version manually. Software Update ◀ On ▶ • Current Version 01.00.09 Check Update Version Close If selecting Software Update - On, the TV finds a new firmware through the NSU* /OTA* and the update pop-up window will appear on the screen. * NSU (Network Software Update): If the TV is connected to the internet, the TV finds a new firmware uploaded on the LG server. * OTA(Over The Air): If watching the digital broadcasting system, the TV is transmitted new firmware thorugh DTV signal. yWhile updating the firmware, do not dis - connect the LAN cable, turn the TV off, or unplug the power cord. y If you change the channel during the firmware update via OTA, the update stops. The process resumes when you go back to the original programme. The update continues even when the power is switched off using the remote control. In this case, it is normal that the colour of the power indicator may change and a dim light may be displayed on the screen. The system operates normally once the update is complete. yPremium service is disabled while the software is being updated through NSU. y You can check the software update status in the Software Update menu or from the update information displayed under the channel banner. yLinkage update service (Only Nordic models) : You can check whether LG OTA service is available in the DTV channel by pressing this button on the Magic Motion remote control or the red button as you see the "Update is detected." message under the channel banner. NOTE yYou cannot downgrade back to an older firmware version. yThe period of time for the firmware up - date may be different depending on the firmware size, network condition or DTV signal strength . yIf the firmware update download fails when using wireless, temporarily connect a cable directly to your router. If it still does not download, contact customer service. NOTE 6 When the update is complete, the TV will auto- matically restart in 5 seconds. You may need to reset some SETUP, PIC- TURE, or AUDIO menus.
129 ENGENGLISH MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your TV CAUTION yMake sure to turn the power off and discon - nect the power cord and all other cables first. y When the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent possible dam - age from lightning or power surges. Screen and frame To remove dust or light dirt, wipe the surface with a dry, clean, and soft cloth. To remove major dirt, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened in clean water or a diluted mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a dry cloth. CAUTION y Do not push, rub, or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object, as this may result in scratches on the screen and image distortions. yDo not use any chemicals, such as waxes, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticides, air fresheners, lubricants, as these may damage the screen’s finish and cause discoloration. Cabinet and stand To remove dust or light dirt, wipe the cabinet with a dry, clean, and soft cloth. To remove major dirt, wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened in a clean water or water contain - ing a small amount of mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a dry cloth. CAUTION y Do not spray liquid onto the surface. If water enters the TV, it may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction. yDo not use any chemicals as this may dete - riorate the surface. Power cord Remove the accumulated dust or dirt on the power cord regularly.
130 ENGENGLISH MAINTENANCE Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen yIf a fixed image displays on the TV screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and be - come a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This is “image burn” or “burn-in” and not covered by the warranty. y If the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on the letterboxed area of the screen. yAvoid displaying a fixed image on the TV screen for a long period of time (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for the Plasma TV) to prevent image burn.