LG LCD Television 55LW9800 Owners Manual

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Setting Description
Advanced
Control or Expert
ControlCustomizes the advanced options.
Picture ResetRestores the options of each mode to the factory default.
Advanced Image Options (Depending on model)
Setting Description
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.
»Low: Make the dark and middle gray level areas brighter.
»Medium: Express the original picture level.
»High: Make the dark and middle gray level area darker.
Black LevelSets 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.
»Auto: Realizing the black level of the screen and set it to High or Low automatically.
»Low: The reflection of the screen gets darker.
»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
Advanced Control, Expert Control
»Maximizes the utilization of color to increase color quality.
»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.
»Wide: Increases number of colors used.
Photo mode
»Wide: Increases number of colors used.
»sRGB: Mode to display sRGB standard color gamut”
Advanced Control
»Maximizes the utilization of color to increase color quality.
»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.
»Wide: Increase number of colors used.
Expert Control
Displays color domain of the signal.
»Standard: Displays standard set of colors.
»Wide: Increase number of colors used.
»EBU: Mode to display EBU standard color area.
»SMPTE: Mode to display SMPTE standard color area.
»BT709: Mode to display BT709 standard color area.
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Setting Description
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”whenxvYCCsignal 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 PatternThis is the pattern used for expert adjustment.
This function is enabled in“Picture Mode - Expert”when you watch DTV.
Color
TemperatureAdjusts the overall color of the screen by changing the white baseline.
a.Method: 2 Points
•Pattern: Inner, Outer
•Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -50 to
+50.
b.Method: 20 Point IRE
•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.
•Red/Green/Blue: The adjustment range is -50 - +50.
c.Apply to all inputs
a.Gamma: Select 1.9, 2.2, 2.4
b.Method: 2 Points
•Pattern: Inner, Outer
•Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness
c.Method: 10 Point IRE
•Pattern: Inner, Outer
•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.
•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.
•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.
»Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/Magenta Color: The adjustment range is -30 - +30.
»Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/Magenta Tint: The adjustment range is -30 - +30.
»This feature is disable in RGB-PC and HDMI-PC mode.
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AUDIO Settings
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUPand pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toAUDIOand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you
want and pressENTER.
-To return to the previous level, pressBACK.
5When you are finished, pressEXIT.
The available audio settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Auto VolumeActivates 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 IISets whether to enhance human voice clarity. You can adjust the level of clarity when you set
this feature on.
BalanceAdjust balance between the left and right speakers according to your room environment.
Sound ModeSelects 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
•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.
•If the Clear Voice II feature is on,Infinite 3D Surroundwill 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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Setting Description
Sound OptimizerOptimizes the sound depending on the environment in which the TV is installed.
Option
Normal Normal sound mode.
Wall Mount Type Optimized sound mode for a wall-mounted TV.
Stand Type Optimized 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, optical
SPDIF can be output using only a High Speed HDMI cable without an additional optical cable.
NOTE
•Some HDMI cables may not support this mode (A High Speed HDMI cable is
recommended).
•The ARC mode only works on the HDMI 1 input on the TV.
•Activates the SIMPLINK feature to use this feature.
Option
On If the device with the ARC feature is turned on, the device speaker is
automatically used when SIMPLINK is enabled.
Off Even 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.
»(-) setting : Make audio output faster than the default.
»(+) setting : Make audio output slower than the default.
Option
AV Sync. Adjusts the sync of the TV speaker and SPDIF.
TV Speaker Adjusts 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
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUPand pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toTIMEand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you
want and pressENTER.
-To return to the previous level, pressBACK.
5When you are finished, pressEXIT.
The available time settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
ClockSets 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 TimeSets 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
•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.
•If you set both Off time and On time features to the same time, the Off time feature
overrides the On time feature.
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LOCK Settings
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUPand pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toLOCKand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you
want and pressENTER.
-To return to the previous level, pressBACK.
5When you are finished, pressEXIT.
The available lock settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
Set PasswordChanges 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 SystemActivates or deactivates the lock system.
Block ChannelBlocks 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 RatingBlocks 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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Setting Description
TV Rating - General
(Depending on
model)Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by using the Parental Control
Function (V-Chip).
NOTE
•The V-Chip electronically reads TV program ratings and allows parents to block program
that are unsuitable for children.
Rating
Age TV-G (General audience, suitable for all ages)
TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested, containing material that are
unsuitable for younger children)
TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned, containing material that are unsuitable
for children age 14 and under)
TV-MA (Mature audience only, unsuitable for children age under 17)
Dialog
(suggestive
dialogue)TV-PG or TV-14
Language
(coarse language)TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA
Sex
(sexual situation)TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA
Violence TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA
TV Rating - English
(Depending on
model)Selecting Canadian English rating system.
Rating
E Exempt
C Children
C8+ Children eight years and older
G General programming, suitable for all audiences
PG Parental Guidance
14+
Viewers 14 years and older
18+
Adult programming
Blocking Off Permits all programs
TV Rating - French
(Depending on
model)Selecting Canadian French rating system.
Rating
E Exempt
G General
8ans+
General-Not convenient for little children
13ans+
Not convenient for children of 13 years and younger
16ans+
Not convenient for children of 16 years and younger
18ans+
This programs is only for adults
Blocking Off Permits all programs
Downloadable
RatingThis function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data.
The name of the rating option may differ.
NOTE
•This feature is available only for digital channels.
Input BlockBlock the input sources.
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OPTION Settings
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUPand pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toOPTIONand press
ENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you
want and pressENTER.
-To return to the previous level, pressBACK.
5When you are finished, pressEXIT.
The available general settings are described in the following.
Setting Description
LanguageSelects a desired language.
Option
Menu Language Selects a language for the display text.
Audio Language Selects an audio language for your program. This feature operates only in
the DTV or CADTV mode.
CaptionSets whether to display captions and customize your option in each mode.
Mode
CC 1–4
(Closed Captioning)Displays the audio portion of a TV program as text on the TV screen. CC1
is the most common mode in use.
-Field 1 data channels: two Captions (CC1, CC2) and two Text (T1, T2).
-Field 2 data channels: two Captions (CC3, CC4) and two Text (T3, T4). Text 1–4
Service 1–6 This is only available for the digital broadcasting system.
Option (For Digital Broadcasting)
Size Selects the word size.
Font Selects a typeface for the text.
Text Color Selects a color for the text.
Text Opacity Adjusts the opacity for the text color.
Bg Color Selects a background color.
Bg Opacity Adjusts the opacity for the background color.
Edge Type Selects an edge type.
Edge Color Selects a color for the edges.
Power Indicator
(Depending on
model)Sets to turn on or off the indicator light on the TV.
Option
Standby Light Set to turn on or off the indicator light in Standby mode.
Power Light Set to turn on or off the indicator light when you turn on the power.
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Setting Description
ISM Method
(
)Prevents image sticking or removes a ghost image.
A frozen still picture displayed on the screen for prolonged periods can result in a ghost image.
Mode
Normal Sets it if image sticking is never a problem.
Orbiter Avoids a ghost image on the screen.
The image will move every 2 minutes to help prevent ghost images.
However, it is best not to allow any fixed image to remain on the screen.
Color Wash Removes a ghost image on the screen.
The color block with the screen moved a little and the white pattern are
alternately displayed. It is difficult to see the after image on all colors.
Once it has been corrected it will not be visible in any color.
White Wash Removes a ghost image on the screen.
Use sparingly. Watch the TV normally for a while before using this feature
to see if the ghost image disappears on its own.
NOTE
•An excessive ghosted image may be impossible to clear entirely
withWhite Wash. To return to normal viewing, press the any
button.
Pointer
(Depending on
model)Sets the pointer option of the magic motion remote control.
Option
Speed Changes the pointer speed.
Shape Selects the pointer shape.
Size Changes the pointer size.
Alignment Align the remote control’s direction with the pointer on your TV screen by
shaking the remote control left and right. Then, the pointer automatically
moves to the center of the screen.
Smart Share SettingSets the DivX and DLNA option.
Option
DivX VOD
RegistrationRegisters your TV to play DivX protected videos (See p.73).
DivX Deregistration Deregisters your TV (See p.73).
DMR Activates or deactivates the DMR (Digital Media Render) connection.
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Setting Description
Initial SettingResets the TV to factory default and erases all stored channels.
Customizes the TV settings to suit your preference. The initial setup screen will appear when you
turn on the TV for the first time.
NOTE
•When selecting“Lock System - On”in the LOCK menu, the message to enter the
password appears.
•If you forget your password, press“0-3-2-5”on the remote control.
Setting
Language Selects a desired language.
Mode Setting Selects
Home Usefor the home environment.
SelectsStore Demofor the retail environment.
SelectsDemo Modeto set to show special features of the TV. You can
cancel the demo mode by pressing any buttons except the Volume and
Mute buttons.
NOTE
•When selectingStore Demo,Demo Modewill be activated.
Power Indicator
(LED LCD TV)Turns the power indicator light on or off.
Time Zone Sets the time zone and daylight saving.
Network Setting
(LV9500, LW9800
series)Sets your network to enable network-related feature on the TV.
Auto Tuning Scans and saves available channels automatically.
Set IDAdds an ID to the connected devices.
Mode SettingDefault selection is“Home Use”. We recommend setting the TV to“Home Use”mode for the
best picture in your home environment.
Option
Home Use Selects it for the home environment.
Store Demo Selects it for the retail environment.
Demo Mode Sets to show special features of the TV. You can cancel the demo mode
by pressing any buttons except the Volume and Mute buttons.
IR Blaster
(Depending on
model)Adjusts when connecting Wireless media box (sold separate).
For further information, refer to the optional“Wireless media box”manual for operating
instructions.
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