LG Hlx55w Owners Manual

							71Operation
Operation
 4
Searching videos
You can search for videos by entering search 
words of up to 128 characters.  
1. Use
 I
/i
 to select [Search] option from the 
menu and press ENTER (
) to display the 
virtual keyboard. 
Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on 
page 70 for using virtual keyboard.
When you entering a character, maximum 
of 5 suggestion words will be displayed.
2. When you fi nish entering the search words, 
select [OK] and press ENTER (
) to display 
the related video list.
Sign in with your YouTube account
To watch videos from your [Favorites] video list 
on the YouTube server with your account, you 
need to sign in with your YouTube account.
1. Use
 I
/i
 to select [Sign In] option from the 
menu and press ENTER (
) to display the 
virtual keyboard. 
2. Use U
/u
/I
/i
 to select a character then 
press ENTER (
) to confi rm your selection 
on the virtual keyboard.
Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on 
page 70 for using virtual keyboard.3. When you fi nish entering the user name 
and the password, select [OK] and press 
ENTER (
) to sign in.
4. If you want to sign out, select the [Sign Out] 
from the YouTube menu and press ENTER 
(
).
This unit can automatically store up to 5 user 
names which were previously signed-in. The 
user name list appears when you select the 
[Sign In] option.
Select a stored user name on the list and press 
ENTER (
) to display the keyboard menu with 
the selected user name is entered. You will 
then only need to enter the password to sign 
in.
Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER () to 
delete the stored user name.
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							72Operation
Operation 4
Picasa Web Albums
Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on 
the Picasa Web Albums on-line service.
View Picasa Web Albums on your TV
1. On the player, select the [Picasa Web 
Albums] option in the [NetCast] menu 
using I
/i
, and press ENTER (
).
Featured photos are appeared on the 
screen.
2. Use U
/u
/I
/i
 to select a photo and press 
ENTER (
) to view the photo in full screen.
Button Operation
BStarts a slide show.
INFO/
DISPLAYDisplays the photo option 
menu.
XPauses a slide show. To resume 
slide show, press 
B again. 
xStops the slide show and 
return to the Picasa Web 
Albums menu.
I
/iMoves to the next or previous 
photo.
Options while viewing a photo
You can use various options during viewing a 
photo in full screen.
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press 
INFO/DISPLAY (
) to display the option 
menu.
2.  Select an option using U
/u
.
a
g f e d c b
aCurrent photo/Total number of photos 
– Use I
/i
 to view previous/next photo.
bSlide Show – Press ENTER (
) to start or 
pause slide show.
cAdd to NetCast Friends List – Add the 
current photo owner to my friend list.
dRotate – Press ENTER (
) to rotate the 
photo clockwise.
eZoom – Press ENTER (
) to display the 
[Zoom] menu.
fEff ect – Use I
/i
 to select a transition 
eff ect between photos in a slide show.
gSpeed – Use I
/i
 to select a delaying 
speed between photos in a slide show.
3. Press RETURN (
O) to exit the option menu.
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							73Operation
Operation
 4
About the Picasa Web Albums menu 
There are various options on the Picasa Web 
Albums menu. Use
 U
/u
/I
/i
 to select an 
menu option and press ENTER (
) to select 
the options as described below.
Home – The featured photo list will be 
displayed.
NetCast Friends – List of your friends will be 
displayed.
Search – Enter a search word to fi nd related 
photos. The virtual keyboard will be displayed 
(page 74).
My Photos – Displays the photos organised in 
my Picasa Web Albums. This option is available 
only when the unit is in sign-in status.
Favorites – Displays up to 50 favorite web 
albums that are arranged in the Picasa Web 
Albums server with your account. This option 
is available only when the unit is in sign-in 
status.
Sign in (Sign Out) – Displays the virtual 
keyboard to sign in or returns to the sign-out 
status (page 74)
NOTE
Photos displayed in [My Photos] and [Favorites] 
may diff er with the photos from a web browser on 
PC. 
Adding friends
If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] 
menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s 
public photos directly. 
1. Select the [NetCast Friends] on the Picasa 
Web Albums menu using U
/u
/I
/i
, and 
press ENTER (
).
2. Press ENTER () to display the virtual 
keyboard.
3. Enter a name using the virtual keyboard.
Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on 
page 70 for using virtual keyboard.
4. Select [OK] using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
) to display the web album of 
your friend.
NOTE
•  If you want to delete your friend from the list, 
press green (G) colored button while the web 
album is selected.
•  If you want to add more friends, press red (R) 
colored button on the list.
•  You can add more web albums of your friends 
up to 50.
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							74Operation
Operation 4
Searching photos
You can enter a search word to fi nd related 
photos.
1. Select the [Search] on the Picasa Web 
Albums menu using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
).
2. Enter a search word using the virtual 
keyboard.
Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on 
page 70 for using virtual keyboard.
3. Select [OK] using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
) to display the search result.
NOTE
The search result from the player may diff er with 
the result searched from a web browser on PC. 
Signing in with your account
To display photos in your web album on the 
screen, you need to sign in with your Picasa 
Web Albums account.
1. Select the [Sign In] on the Picasa Web 
Albums menu using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
).
2. Enter your user name using the virtual 
keyboard, and press ENTER (
) while [OK] is 
selected.
Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on 
page 70 for using virtual keyboard.3. Enter the password using the virtual 
keyboard, and press ENTER (
) while [OK] is 
selected.
Your web album is appeared on the screen.
4. If you want to sign out, select the [Sign Out] 
from the Picasa Web Albums menu and 
press ENTER (
).
This unit can automatically store up to 5 user 
names which were previously signed-in. The 
user name list appears when you select the 
[Sign In] option.
Select a stored user name on the list and press 
ENTER (
) to display the virtual keyboard with 
the selected user name is entered. You will 
then only need to enter the password to sign 
in.
Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER () to 
delete the stored user name.
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							75Operation
Operation
 4
Using the AccuWeather
See on-line local and global weather forcasts 
from AccuWeather.com.
Viewing weather information
1. On the player, select the [AccuWeather] 
option in the [NetCast] menu using I
/i
, 
and press ENTER (
).
The city selection menu appears on the 
screen.
2. Press ENTER () while [Add City to Favorite 
City List] is selected.
3. Select a region using U
/u
, and press ENTER 
(
).
4. Select a, country using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
).5. Select a city using U
/u
/I
/i
, and press 
ENTER (
).
6. Use U
/u
/I
/i
 to select [Home] and press 
ENTER (
) to display weather information 
of the selected city.
Press red (R) colored button to toggle 
display between Fahrenheit or Celsius 
thermometre.
7. Use I
/i
 to select previous or next city, and 
press ENTER (
) to display the weather 
information.
This step works only when you add more 
than 1 cities to the [Favorite city List].
NOTE
•  The weather information is not always correct.
•  The weather information may be displayed in 
English, if your own language is not available on 
the AccuWeather service.
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							76Operation
Operation 4
Adding more cities
1. Use I
/i
 to select [Favorite City List] on the 
AccuWeather menu, and press ENTER 
(
).
2. Press ENTER () while [Add City to Favorite 
City List] is selected.
3. Select a region, country and city using 
U
/u
/I
/i
 and ENTER (
).
4. Repeats step 2-3 to add up to 5 cities.
Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER (
) 
to delete the stored favorite city.
5. Use U
/u
 to select a city from the [Favorite 
City List], and press ENTER (
) to display 
the weather information.
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							77Maintenance
Maintenance
 5
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not 
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of 
heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed 
to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, 
benzine, thinner, commercially available 
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older 
vinyl records.
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and 
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, 
for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it 
was originally packed at the factory.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
•  Do not use volatile liquids such as 
insecticide spray near the unit. 
•  Wiping with strong pressure may damage 
the surface.
•  Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long period of 
time.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If 
the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft 
cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent 
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as 
alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might 
damage the surface of the unit.
Maintaining the Unit
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If 
the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts 
are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be 
diminished. For details, please contact your 
nearest authorized service Center.
 
5
Maintenance
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							78Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6
6
Troubleshooting
General
The Power does not turned 
on.•  Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The unit does not start 
playback.•  Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and 
regional code.)
•  Place the disc with the playback side down.
•  Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
•  Clean the disc.
•  Cancel the rating function or change the rating level.
The angle cannot be 
changed.•  Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being 
played.
The subtitle language 
cannot be changed or 
turned off .•  Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Cannot play MP3/WMA/
JPEG/DivX fi les.•  The fi les are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.
•  The unit does not support the codec of the movie fi le.
The remote control does 
not work properly.•  The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of 
the unit.
•  The remote control is too far from the unit.
•  There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and 
the unit.
•  The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
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							79Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
 6
Picture
There is no picture.•  Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the 
picture from the unit appears on the TV screen.
•  Connect the video connection securely.
•  Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is 
set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video 
connection.
•  Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the 
player. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
•  The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that 
does not support copyright protection.
Picture noise appears•  You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is 
diff erent from your TV.
•  Set the resolution which your TV accepts.
Blu-ray 3D disc playback 
does not output 3D views.•  Connect the player to your TV with HDMI cable ( Version 1.3 
or higher).
•  Your TV may not support “HDMI 1.4 3D mandatory format”. 
•  The [3D Mode] option in the [Setup] menu is set to [Off  ]. 
Set the option to [On].
Sound
There is no sound or the 
sound is distorted.•  The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode.
•  The sound volume is low.
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							80Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6
Network
BD-LIVE feature does not
work.•  The connected USB storage may not have enough space. 
Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space.
•  Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area 
network and can access the internet (see page 25).
•  Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-
LIVE features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and 
increase the broadband speed is recommended.
•  The [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Setup] menu is set 
to [Prohibited]. Set the option to [Permitted].
Streaming video services
(such as YouTube, etc.) are 
often stopped or “buff er” 
during playback.•  Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to 
stream video services. Contact your Internet Service Provider 
(ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Shared folder or fi les from
your PC or a media server 
are not displayed on the 
[Home Link] menu.•  The fi rewall or anti-virus software on your media server is 
running. Turn off   the fi rewall or anti-virus software running 
on your PC or media server.
•  The player is not connected to the local area network that 
your PC or the media server are connected.
Cannot connect the player 
to the access point or 
wireless LAN router.•  The wireless communication may be interrupted from 
household devices that are using radio frequencies. Move 
the player away from them.
Access point is not 
displayed on the “Access 
point name” list.•  The access point or wireless LAN router may not broadcast 
its SSID. Set your access point to broadcast its SSID through 
your computer.
Design and specifi  cations are subject to change without notice.
Customer Support
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or 
add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), 
please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care Center.
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