LG LCD Television 55LW9800 Owners Manual

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Accessing Home Menu
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and pressENTER.
4When you are finished, pressEXIT.
Option Description
①Current Date, Time
②Channel program info
③Function card: You can enjoy various content files by selecting each card and you can edit
the premium card by selecting 5 items.
④Function card position
⑤Sign In
⑥Exit
⑦Current watching channel screen
⑧INPUT, SETUP, FAVORITE menu.
⑨Launcher bar
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							42WATCHING TV
Managing channels
* The Digital broadcasting (DTV, Cable DTV) is not
available for Philippines.
Setting up channels
Storing channels
To store channels automatically,
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUP
and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
CHANNELand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toAuto
Tuningand pressENTER.
5SelectStartto start automatic tuning. The TV
scans and saves available channels
automatically.
6When you are finished, pressEXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
To store channels manually,
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUP
and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scrollCHANNEL
and pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toManual
Tuningand pressENTER.
5Scroll through the channel types, and then add
or delete channels.
6When you are finished, pressEXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
NOTE
•If the TV scans a blocked channel, you will
be prompted to enter your password to
keep the channel scanned.
•You can store up to 1000 channels. The
number of channels that you can store
differs depending on the broadcasting signal
environment.
•The channels are stored in the order of DTV,
TV, Cable DTV and Cable TV.
Editing your channel list
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUP
and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
CHANNELand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toChannel
Editand pressENTER.
5Edit channels using the following buttons.
ButtonDescription
^Highlight the channel type (DTV, TV,
Cable DTV, Cable TV).
^,v,
Scrolls through channel types or
channels.
ENTEREdits channels.
Watch Selects the highlighted
channel to view.
Set as
FavoriteRegisters or cancels the
current channel in favorite
channel list.
Add/
DeleteAdds or deletes a channel.
The deleted channel
displays in blue.
Block Blocks or unblocks a
channel.
CH(
^,v)Moves to the previous or next page.
Red
buttonSelects your desired favorite channel
group.
6When you are finished, pressEXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
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Selecting a channel on the channel list
1PressLISTto access the channel list.
ButtonDescription
Selects Channel list or Recent channel
list.
^,vScrolls through channel.
ENTERSelects the highlighted channel to
view.
CH(
^,v)Moves to the previous or next page.
Red buttonEdits Channel.
FAVMoves to the favorite channel list.
2When you are finished, pressEXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
NOTE
•If you select the blocked channel, you will
be prompted to enter your password.
Using favorite channels
Add the channels that you watch frequently to the
favorite list.
1Select a channel to add to the favorite list.
2PressFAV.
ButtonDescription
Selects a desired favorite channel
group.
CH(
^,v)Moves to the previous or next page.
Red button
Moves to theChannel Edit.
Green
buttonRegisters or cancels the current
channel.
FAV
Moves to theChannel List.
3When you are finished, pressEXIT.
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Checking current program info
PressINFOto view the information of the currently program while you are watching. The following
information appears at the bottom of the screen.
IconDescription
Multilingual
ꔥThe program contains two or more audio language services. You can change the
audio language using the quick menu.
Dolby Digital
The program contains a Dolby Digital audio signal in TV and HDMI input sources.
Dolby Digital
Plus
The program contains a Dolby Digital Plus audio signal in TV and HDMI input
sources.
Caption
ꔯThe program contains one or more language caption services. You can select a
closed caption you want by using the quick menu.
Aspect ratio
ꔶ
ꔷThe original aspect ratio of the video is 4:3.
The original aspect ratio of the video is 16:9 (wide).
Resolution480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080pThe video resolution is 720 x 480i.
The video resolution is 720 x 480p.
The video resolution is 1280 x 720p.
The video resolution is 1920 x 1080i.
The video resolution is 1920 x 1080p.
V-Chip
ꔒThe program contains Lock information.
Refer to the“TV Rating-General”(See p.96).
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Using additional options
Adjusting aspect ratio
Resize an image to view at its optimal size by
pressingRATIOwhile you are watching TV.
NOTE
•You can also change the image size by
pressingQ. MENUor accessingAspect
Ratioin thePICTUREmenu.
•The available ratio varies depending on the
input source.
-The input sources: HDMI-PC and RGB-PC
support 4:3 and 16:9.
-16:9: Resizes images to fit the screen width.
-Just Scan: Displays video images in the original
size without cutting off the edges.
NOTE
•If you select Just Scan, you may see
image noises at the edge or edges of the
screen.
•The input sources: DTV, CADTV,
Component, HDMI-DTV, and DVI-DTV
(720p/1080i/1080p) support Just Scan.
-Set By Program: Displays images in the same
aspect ratio as the original image.-4:3: Resizes images to the previous standard.
-Cinema Zoom: Formats an image to the
cinemascope ratio, 2.35:1.
•To change the ratio of the cinema zoom, press
and its range is from 1 to 16.
•To move the zoom focus up or down, press
^orv.
NOTE
•If you enlarge or reduce an image, the
image may be distorted.
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Changing AV modes
EachAV modehas optimized image and sound
settings.
PressAV MODErepeatedly to select an
appropriate mode.
ModeDescription
OffChanges to the previously
customized settings.
Cinema or THX
CinemaUse the optimized image and sound
settings for the cinematic look.
Sport
(
)Use the optimized image and sound
settings for dynamic action sports.
GameUse the optimized image and sound
settings for fast gaming.
When playing a video game using
PlayStation or Xbox, it is
recommended to use the Game
mode.
When in Game mode, functions
related to picture quality will be
optimized for playing games.
Using the input list
Selecting an input source
1PressINPUTto access the input sources.
-The connected device displays on each input
source.
NOTE
•You can also access the input source
list by selectingINPUTin theHome
menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of
the input sources and pressENTER.
Input source Description
TVWatch TV over the air, cable, and
digital cable broadcast.
USBPlay media files from a thumb
drive.Input source Description
NETWORKPlay media files from your home
network.
AVWatch video from a VCR or other
external devices.
ComponentWatch video from a DVD or other
external devices, or through a
digital set-top box.
RGB-PCUse the TV as a computer
monitor.
HDMIWatch video from a HTS or other
high definition devices.
The disconnected input sources will be gray.
-To add an input label, press the Green button.
You can easily identify a device connected to
each input source.
-If you connect a new external device to the
TV, a pop-up window appears. SelectYeson
the pop-up window to select an input source.
-To access the SIMPLINK, press the Red
button. If you select“SIMPLINK and On”, the
pop-up window for the HDMI input will not
display.
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Adding an Input label
Add a label to an input source so that you can easily
identify a device connected to each input source.
1PressINPUTto access the input sources.
2Press the Green button.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of
the input sources.
4Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of
the input labels.
5When you are finished, pressEXIT.
When you return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
Using the quick menu
Customize frequently used menus.
1PressQ.MENUto access the quick menus.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll through
the following menus and pressENTER.
MenuDescription
Aspect RatioChanges the image size.
Picture ModeChanges the image mode.
Sound ModeChanges the sound mode.
Sleep TimerSets the length of time until the
TV to turns off.
CaptionActivates or deactivate the
subtitles
Multi AudioChanges the audio language
(Digital signal)
SAPChanges the MTS sound (Analog
signal)
Energy SavingReduces the power consumption
by adjusting the screen
brightness.
AV ModeSets the optimized image and
sound settings.
Del/AddEdits the channels to add or
delete the channel.
USB DeviceEject a USB device. The menu is
displayed only when the USB
device is connected.
NOTE
•The available menus and options may
differ from the input source or product
model that you are using.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the
option you want.
4When you are finished, pressQ.MENU.
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							48ENTERTAINMENT
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Network Connection
Connecting to a wired network
Connect the TV to a local area network (LAN) via
the LAN port as shown in the following illustration
and set up the network settings.
If wired and wireless networks are both available,
wired is the preferred method.
After making a physical connection, a small number
of home networks may require the TV network
settings to be adjusted. For most home networks,
the TV will connect to automatically without any
adjustments.
For detail information, contact your internet
provider or router manual.
CAUTION
•Do not connect a modular phone cable to
the LAN port.
•Since there are various connection
methods, please follow the specifications of
your telecommunication carrier or internet
service provider.
•After connecting the LAN port, use the
Premium or LG Apps menu.To set up the network settings: (Even if your TV has
already connected automatically, running setup
again will not harm anything)
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUP
and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
NETWORKand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to selectNetwork
Settingand pressENTER.
5If wired and wireless are simultaneously
connected, press the Navigation buttons to
selectWiredand pressENTER.
6If you have already set the Network Setting,
selectResetting. The new connection settings
will reset the current network settings.
7SelectIP Auto SettingorIP Manual Setting.
-If selectingIP Manual Setting, press the
Navigation and Number buttons. IP addresses
will need to be input manually.
-IP Auto Setting: Select this if there is a DHCP
server (Router) on the local area network
(LAN) via wired connection, the TV will
automatically be allocated an IP address. If
you’re using a broadband router or broadband
modem that has a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server function. The IP
address will automatically be determined.
-IP Manual Setting: Select if there is no DHCP
server on the network or you want to set the
IP address manually.
8When you are finished, pressEXIT.
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NOTE
•If you want to access the Internet directly
on your TV, the broadband internet
connection should always be on.
•If you cannot access the Internet, check the
network conditions from a PC on your
network.
•When you useNetwork Setting, check the
LAN cable or check if DHCP in the router is
turned on.
•If you do not complete the network
settings, the network may not work
properly.
Connecting to a wireless network
The LG Wireless LAN for Broadband/DLNA Adaptor
allows the TV to connect to a wireless LAN
network.
The network configuration and connection method
may vary depending on the equipment in use and
the network environment. Refer to the setup
instructions supplied with your access point or
wireless router for detailed connection steps and
network settings.
Setting up the AP (Access Point) or the wireless
router is required before connecting the TV to the
network. The easiest method is the WPS button
method (Third method in this section).
(LV9500, LW9800 series: Built-in the Wi-Fi Module,
UnnecessaryWireless LAN for Broadband/DLNA
adaptorsetup)
NOTE
•For enjoying pictures, music, or video stored
on a PC using the router, a wired connection
is recommended.
•When the wireless port of the router is
used, there may be restrictions on some
functions.
•It is recommended that an Access Point
(AP) be located more than 1 m (3.28 ft)
away from the TV. If the AP is installed
closer than 1 m, the magic motion remote
control may not perform as expected due to
frequency interference.
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To set up the network settings,
1PressHometo access the Home menu.
2Press the Navigation buttons to scroll toSETUP
and pressENTER.
3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to
NETWORKand pressENTER.
4Press the Navigation buttons to selectNetwork
Settingand pressENTER.
5Press the Navigation buttons to selectWireless
and pressENTER.
6If you already set Network Setting, select
Resettingand pressENTER.
The new connection settings resets the current
network settings.
7Press the Navigation buttons to selectSetting
from the AP listand pressENTER.
-Scan the all available AP (Access Point) or
wireless routers within range and display
them as a list.
8Press the Navigation buttons to select an AP
(Access Point) or wireless router on the list. (If
your AP is secured, you will prompted for the
key. And pressENTER.
9Press the Number buttons to Input the security
key of AP and pressENTER.
When a security code is already set
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
If your router is set to use a PIN, use the following
instructions.
1Repeat step 1-7 on“Connecting to a wireless
network”.
2Press the Red button to connect the access
point withPINmode.
3You can see the Network ID and Security Key on
your TV screen.
Enter the PIN number to your device.
PIN number is the unique 8 digit number of the
dongle.
4PressENTERto selectConnect.
5Repeat step 6-7 on“Connecting to a wired
network”.
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