LG LCD Television 55LW9800 Owners Manual

MAKING CONNECTIONS111
DVI to HDMI Connection
Transmits the digital video signal from your PC to
the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with the
DVIHDMI cable as shown in the following
illustration. To transmit an audio signal, connect an
audio cable.
LK530, LK550 series
LV3700 series
Other models
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RGB Connection
Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to
the TV. Connect the PC and the TV with the D-sub
15 pin signal cable as shown in the following
illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an
audio cable.
LK530, LK550 series
LV3700 series
Other models
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NOTE
•1920 x 1080 is the recommended PC
resolution. If you use the TV in other video
modes, afterimages or distorted images
may appear on the screen.
•Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode
may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in
use.
•In PC mode, there may be noise associated
with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast
or brightness. If noise is present, change
the PC output to another resolution, change
the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the
brightness and contrast...

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LK530, LK550 series
LV3700 series
Other models
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MAKING CONNECTIONS115
Connecting to a USB
Connect a USB storage device such as a 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”on page 64 and
see“Browsing files”on page 69.
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Connecting to a Headphone
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Listen to the sound through a headphone.
i.e.)
NOTE
•AUDIO menu options are disabled when
connecting a headphone.
•When changing AV MODE with a
headphone connected, the...

116MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting the Wireless
Media Box
(Not support for LK530 and LK550 series)
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 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.
NOTE
•When using the external device...

MAKING CONNECTIONS117
SIMPLINK Connection
Use the TV remote control to 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 supported.
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.
NOTE
•If the connected device does not support
HDMI-CEC, the SIMPLINK feature is
unavailable.
•To operate...

118MAINTENANCE
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
connecting to the firmware update server to
enhance or change the product function, or add
new features.
The firmware update may not work properly
depending on the Internet environment. If so, you
may obtain the latest firmware update from the
authorized LG Electronics service center.
To check the current...

MAINTENANCE119
Cleaning Your TV
CAUTION
•Make sure to turn the power off and
disconnect the power cord and all other
cables first.
•When the TV is left unattended and unused
for a long time, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet to prevent possible
damage 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....

120TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Problem Resolution
Cannot control the TV with the remote
control.•Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again.
•Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control.
•Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed (
to,to).
•Check if the appropriate input mode such as TV or VCR is set for using the
remote control.
No image display and no sound is
produced.•Check if the product is turned on.
•Check if the...