LG 55lw5600 Led Lcd Tv Owners Manual

							Customizing Settings
CHANNEL Settings
1  Press Home to access the Home menu.
2  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
SETUP and press 
ENTER.
3  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
CHANNEL and press 
ENTER .
4  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you 
want and press  ENTER.
-  To return to the previous level, press  BACK.
5  When you are finished, press 
EXIT. 
The available channel settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Auto Tuning Tunes and stores all available channels through antennas or cable inputs  (See p.44).
Manual Tuning Tunes and stores the channels you want manually (See p.44).
Channel Edit Adds or deletes channels (See p.44).
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•  Auto Tuning
•  Manual Tuning
•  Channel Edit
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							 PICTURE Settings
1  Press Home to access the Home menu.
2  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
SETUP and press 
ENTER.
3  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
PICTURE and press 
ENTER .
4  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you 
want and press  ENTER.
-  To return to the previous level, press  BACK.
5  When you are finished, press 
EXIT. 
The available picture settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Aspect Ratio Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size (See p.47).
Set 3D Video
(For 3D TV) Sets the 3D imaging option (See p.78).
Picture Wizard  Adjusts the image quality and calibrates the screen.
The customized options will be saved as 
Expert1 in the 
Picture Mode .
 NOTE
y
y If you use 
Picture Wizard , the 
Energy Saving  feature will turn off automatically.
y
y  To reset changes made by 
Picture Wizard, operate 
Picture Reset  when 
Picture Mode  is on 
Expert1 .
  Energy Saving Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the screen brightness.
 NOTE
y
y When selecting 
Auto or 
Maximum , 
Backlight  will not work (
 LCD ).
Option
Auto ( 
LCD ) The backlight is adjusted automatically corresponding to the surroundings 
when selecting 
Auto using the 
Intelligent sensor  feature.
Intelligent sensor
( 
Plasm a ) The most suitable picture is automatically adjusted corresponding to the 
surroundings.
Off Select if this feature is not necessary.
Minimum/
Medium/Maximum Selects the brightness level.
Screen off  The screen turns off in 3 seconds.
Pressing any button of the remote control will turn on the screen again.
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•  Aspect Ratio  : 16:9
•  Set 3D Video
•  Picture Wizard
•  ꕊ Energy Saving  : Off
•  Picture Mode  : Standard
   • Backlight  70 
    • Contrast  100
    • Brightness  50
    • Sharpness  70
    • Color  60
    • Tint  0
    • Color Temp.  0
    • Advanced Control
    • Picture Reset
•  TruMotion  : Low
•  Screen (RGB-PC)
•  LED Local Dimming
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							SettingDescription
Picture ModeSelects one of the preset image or customizes options in each mode for the best TV screen performance. You are also able to customize advanced options of each mode.The available preset picture modes vary depending on the TV.
Mode (Depending on model)
Intelligent SensorSets the TV to adjust the image settings, such as contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, or tint, automatically corresponding to the surrounding environments.
VividAdjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness.
StandardAdjusts the image for the normal environment.
APS Maximizes video images reducing power consumption without hurting picture quality.
CinemaOptimizes video image for a cinematic look to enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater.
THX Cinema,THX Bright RoomProvides a cinema experience while watching a movie at home. The user will be able enjoy the best level of screen quality without any separate adjustments. y»THX Cinema express the optimal screen quality when the room is dark.y» 
THX Bright Room express the optimal screen quality when the room is bright.
 NOTE 
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THX : 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.
Sport Optimizes the video image for high and dynamic actions by emphasizing primary colors such as white, grass, or sky blue.
GameOptimizes the video image for a fast gaming screen for PCs or games.
PhotoOptimizes the still image like a photo file in HDMI, USB mode (ie, when connecting the external device like a DSLR) 
Expert 1, 2 or ISFccc Expert 1, 2Adjusts the detailed video image settings for video experts as well as general viewers.
 NOTE 
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ISFccc (ISFccc: Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Control) (Except LW5700, LV5400, LK550 series): This TV contains the detailed calibrations necessary for professional certification by the Imaging Science Foundation. The resulting ISF “day” and “night” modes will then be accessible by the user to experience the best their LG HDTV has to offer.  Sophisticated and detailed calibrations can be made through the ISFccc mode.  Detailed calibration requires a licensed technician. Please contact your local dealer to inquire about an ISF certified technician.
 NOTE
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( LCD ) If you select Intelligent Sensor, the Energy saving feature will switch to Auto automatically .yy 
If you select THX Cinema or THX Bright Room, the Aspect ratio feature will switch to Just scan automatically.
 
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							SettingDescription
TruMotion (Depending on model)
Advance video technology that provides clearer, smoother images, even during fast action scenes creating a more stable structure for a crisper picture.TruMotion works with all inputs except PC mode.If you enable “TruMotion”, noise may appear on the screen. If this occurs, set “TruMotion” to “Off”.If you select “Picture Mode-Game ”, set “TruMotion” to “Off”.
Mode
HighProvides smoother picture movement.
LowProvides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard use.
OffTurn off TruMotion operation.
UserDe-Judder: Adjusts noise of the screen.De-Blur: Adjusts after-image of the screen.
SCREEN (RGB-PC) Customizes the PC display options.
Option
ResolutionSelects a proper resolution when your PC uses 1024 X 768, 1280 X 768, or 1360 X 768 resolution.
Auto ConfigureSets the TV to optimize the options automatically for the TV display.
PositionLocates the image at the proper position.
SizeAdjusts the image size.
PhaseEliminates horizontal streaking.
ResetRestores the options to the default setting.
LED Local Dimming (Depending on model)
After analysing the signal of the input video by areas of the screen, it adjusts the backlight to improve the contrast ratio.
Mode
OffTurn off LED Local Dimming operation.
LowBrightens the picture and deepens black levels using the soft local dimming.
MediumDeepens black levels using the strong local dimming.
HighClears the picture and deepens black levels using the strong local dimming.
Basic Image Options
SettingDescription
Backlight ( LCD )Adjusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If you decrease the brightness level, the screen becomes darker and the power consumption will be reduced without any video signal loss.
 NOTE
yyIf you use the “Energy saving - Off, Minimum, Medium”, Backlight will be available.
ContrastIncreases or decreases the gradient of the video signal. You may use Contrast when the bright part of the picture is saturated.
BrightnessAdjusts the base level of the signal in the picture.
SharpnessAdjusts the level of sharpness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image.
ColorAdjusts intensity of all colors. 
TintAdjusts the balance between red and green levels.
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							SettingDescription
Color Temp.Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to enhance cooler colors such as blue.
Advanced Control or Expert ControlCustomizes the advanced options.
Picture ResetRestores the options of each mode to the factory default.
Advanced Image Options (Depending on\1 model)
SettingDescription
Dynamic ContrastAdjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker.
Dynamic ColorAdjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. This feature enhances hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue and green white look more vivid.
Skin ColorIt detects the skin area of video and adjusts it to express a natural skin color.
Noise ReductionReduces screen noise without compromising video quality.
MPEG Noise ReductionRemoves noise caused by compressing video.
Super ResolutionProvides a crystal-clear picture by improving the details in an area that has a blurry or unclear picture.
GammaYou can adjust brightness of dark area and middle gray level area of the picture.y»Low: Make the dark and middle gray level areas brighter.y»Medium: Express the original picture level.y»High: Make the dark and middle gray level area darker.
Black Level 
Sets black level of the screen to proper level. This function is available in the following modes: TV(NTSC-M/J, PAL-M, PAL-N), AV (NTSC-M/J, PAL-M, PAL-N), HDMI or Component.y»Auto: Realizing the black level of the screen and set it to High or Low automatically.y»Low: The reflection of the screen gets darker.y»High: The reflection of the screen gets brighter.
Clear WhiteMake the white area of screen brighter and more white.
Eye CareAdjusts the brightness of the screen to prevent the screen from being too bright. Dims extremely bright pictures.   
This feature is enabled in “Picture Mode-Standard, Game”.
Real Cinema or Film ModeMakes video clips recorded in film look more natural by eliminating judder effect. 
DVD and Blu-ray movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps). With LG Real Cinema, every frame is consistently processed 5 times in 1/24 of a second producing 120 fps with TruMotion or 2 times in 1/24 of a second producing 48 fps without TruMotion, thus totally eliminating the judder effect.This function can also work when TruMotion is off.
Color Gamut PlasmaAdvanced Control, Expert Controly»Maximizes the utilization of color to increase color quality.y»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.y»Wide: Increases number of colors used.Photo modey»Wide: Increases number of colors used.y»sRGB: Mode to display sRGB standard color gamut”
LCDAdvanced Control y»Maximizes the utilization of color to increase color quality.y»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.y»Wide: Increase number of colors used.Expert ControlDisplays color domain of the signal.y»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.y»Wide: Increase number of colors used.y»EBU: Mode to display EBU standard color area.y»SMPTE: Mode to display SMPTE standard color area.y»BT709: Mode to display BT709 standard color area.
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							SettingDescription
Edge EnhancerShows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video.This function works well over Sharpness UI 60 value.
xvYCCThis is produces richer colors.This feature represents rich colors as much as a conventional video signal. 
This function is enabled in “Picture mode - Cinema, Expert” when xvYCC signal is inputted through HDMI.
Color FilterThis is the function to filter the specific colors of the video.You can use the RGB filter to set color saturation and hue accurately.
Expert Pattern This is the pattern used for expert adjustmentThis function is enabled in “Picture Mode - Expert” when you watch DTV.
Color TemperatureAdjusts the overall color of the screen by changing the white baseline.
 Plasmaa. Method : 2 PointsyyPattern: Inner, OuteryyRed/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -50 to +50.b. Method : 20 Point IREyy  
IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is the unit to display the size of the video signal and can be set among 0, 5, 10, 15 - 100 Plasma TV. You can adjust Red, Green or Blue according to each setting.yy 
Red/Green/Blue: The adjustment range is -50 - +50.c. Apply to all inputs
LCDa. Gamma : Select 1.9, 2.2, 2.4b. Method : 2 PointsyyPattern: Inner, OuteryyRed/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightnessc. Method : 10 Point IREyy 
Pattern: Inner, Outeryy  
IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is the unit to display the size of the video signal and can be set among 10, 20, 30 - 100. You can adjust Red, Green or Blue according to each setting.yy  
Luminance: This function displays calculated luminance value for 2.2 gamma. You can input luminance value you want at 100 IRE, than the target luminance value for 2.2 gamma is displayed at every 10 steps from 10 IRE to 90 IRE.yy 
Red/Green/Blue: The adjustment range is -50 - +50.d. Apply to all inputs
Color Management SystemAs the tool used by the experts to make adjustments by using the test patterns, this does not affect other colors but can be used to selectively adjust the 6 color areas (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow).Color difference may not be distinctive even when you make the adjustments for the general video.Adjusts Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/Magenta.y» 
Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/Magenta Color: The adjustment range is -30 - +30.y» 
Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/Magenta Tint: The adjustment range is -30 - +30.y» 
This feature is disable in RGB-PC and HDMI-PC mode.
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							   AUDIO Settings
1  Press Home to access the Home menu.
2  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
SETUP and press 
ENTER.
3  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
AUDIO and press 
ENTER.
4  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you 
want and press  ENTER.
-  To return to the previous level, press  BACK.
5  When you are finished, press 
EXIT. 
The available audio settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Auto Volume Activates the Auto Volume feature to keep the volume level consistent whenever you change 
channels. The volume level may not be consistent due to different signal conditions of broadcasting 
stations.
Clear Voice II Sets whether to enhance human voice clarity. You can adjust the level of clarity when you set this 
feature on.
Balance Adjust balance between the left and right speakers according to your room environment.
Sound Mode  Selects one of the preset sound modes or customizes options in each mode.
Mode
Standard Select when you want standard-quality sound.
Music Select when you listen to music.
Cinema Select when you watch movies.
Sport Select when you watch sports events.
Game Select when you play games.
 NOTE 
y
y  If sound quality or volume is not at the level you want, it is recommended to use a separate 
home theater system or amplifier to cope with different user environments.
y
y If the Clear Voice II feature is on, 
Infinite 3D Surround will not be activated.
Option
Infinite 3D 
Surround Patents LG proprietary sound processing technology that strives immersive 5.1 
surround sound with just two front speakers.
Treble Controls the dominant sounds in the output. When you turn up the treble, it will 
increase the output to the higher frequency range.
Bass Controls the softer sounds in the output. When you turn up the bass, it will 
increase the output to the lower frequency range.
Sound Reset Resets the sound mode to the default setting.
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•  Auto Volume  : Off
•  Clear Voice II  : Off ꕅ 2
•  Balance    0
•  Sound Mode  : Standard
    • Infinite 3D Surround:Off
    • Treble  50
    • Bass  50
    • Sound Reset
•  Sound Optimizer  : Normal
•  TV Speaker  : On
•  ARC Mode  : Off
•  AV Sync.  : Off
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							SettingDescription
Sound OptimizerOptimizes the sound depending on the environment in which the TV is installed.
Option
NormalNormal sound mode.
Wall Mount TypeOptimized sound mode for a wall-mounted TV.
Stand typeOptimized sound mode for a stand-type TV.
TV SpeakerTurns on the internal speaker of the TV when using an external Hi-Fi system. You can use the TV speaker as an audio output device even if there is no video input.
ARC Mode (Audio Return Channel)
When using an external audio device with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature, SPDIF can be output using only a High Speed HDMI cable without an additional optical cable.
 NOTE 
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Some HDMI cables may not support this mode (A High Speed HDMI cable is recommended).yyThe ARC mode only works on the HDMI 1 input on the TV.yyActivates the SIMPLINK feature to use this feature.
Option
OnIf the device with the ARC feature is turned on, the device speaker is automatically used when SIMPLINK is enabled.
OffEven if the device with the ARC feature is turned on and SIMPLINK is enabled, the device speaker is not automatically used.
AV Sync.If the video and sound are not synced, you can adjust it manually.y»(-) setting : Make audio output faster than the default.y»(+) setting : Make audio output slower than the default.
Option
AV Sync.Adjusts the  sync of the TV speaker and SPDIF.
TV SpeakerAdjusts the sync of the sound from the TV’s internal speaker.
SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace)
Adjusts the sync of the sound from an external speaker connected to the digital audio output port.
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							  TIME Settings
1  Press Home to access the Home menu.
2  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
SETUP and press 
ENTER.
3  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
TIME and press 
ENTER.
4  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you 
want and press  ENTER.
-  To return to the previous level, press  BACK.
5  When you are finished, press 
EXIT. 
The available time settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Clock Sets the time, date, time zone, and daylight-saving time feature.
The time will be set automatically according to a digital channel signal which includes time 
information provided by the broadcasting station. If not, set the time and date manually.
Off Time/On Time Sets the time to turn on or off the TV automatically. To use this function, you should set the current 
time and date in advance.
 NOTE 
y
y  If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on by the On Time feature, 
the TV enters the Standby mode automatically.
y
y  If you set both Off time and On time features to the same time, the Off time feature 
overrides the On time feature. 
  Sleep Timer Sets the length of time until the TV to turns off. When you turn the TV off and turn it on again, the 
Sleep timer feature will be set to off.
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•  Clock
•  Off Time  : Off
•  On TIme  : Off 
•  Sleep Timer  : Off
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							  LOCK Settings
1  Press Home to access the Home menu.
2  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
SETUP and press 
ENTER.
3  Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to 
LOCK and press 
ENTER.
4  Press the Navigation buttons  to scroll to the setting or option you 
want and press  ENTER.
-  To return to the previous level, press  BACK.
5  When you are finished, press 
EXIT.
 
The available lock settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Set Password Changes the 4-digit password. The default PIN is “0 0 0 0”.
If you forget your password, press “0-3-2-5” on the remote control.
Lock System Activates or deactivates the lock system.
Block Channel Blocks the channels that contain inappropriate contents for children. The channels can be selected 
but the screen is blank and the audio is muted.
To watch a locked channel, enter the password.
Movie Rating Blocks the movies that are only broadcasted on the TV and contain inappropriate contents, based on 
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating.
Rating
G General audiences – All ages admitted
PG Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children
PG-13 Patents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children 
under 13
R Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
X Adults only
TV Rating-
Children
(Depending on 
model) Blocks the children’s TV programs that parents do not want their children to watch. To block other 
TV programs, you should set the TV Rating-General feature.
Rating
Age
TV-Y (All children, including children from ages 2-6) 
TV-Y7 (Directed to older children, suitable for children age 6 and above)
Fantasy Violence TY-Y7 (Directed to older children – Fantasy violence, suitable for children age 6 
and above, containing more intense or combative fantasy violence)
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•  Set Password 
•  Lock System  : On
    • Block Channel
    • Movie Rating
    • TV Rating-Children
    • TV Rating-General
    • Downloadable Rating
    • Input Block
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