LG 50PS80 Manual

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Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. The model and serial number of the TV is located on the back and one side of the TV. Record it below should you ever need service. P/NO : SAC33601909 (09...

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2 WARNING / CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffic...

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3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. ...

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4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure not to install the TV by the hanging power and signal cables on the back of the TV. Do not allow an impa...

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5 AANNTTEENNNNAASS OOuuttddoooorr aanntteennnnaa ggrroouunnddiinngg If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over- head power lines or other ...

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6 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FEATURE OF THIS TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PR...

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7 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3 Clear Voice II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4 Preset Sound Setting (Sound M...

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8 FEATURE OF THIS TV ■ When a fixed image (e.g. logos, screen menus, video game, and computer display) is displayed on the TV for an extended period, it can become permanently imprinted on the screen. This phenomenon is known as “image burn” or...

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PREPARATION 9 ACCESSORIES PREPARATION Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The accessories included may differ from the images below. 1.5V...

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PREPARATION 10 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION PREPARATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Plasma TV SPEAKER Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. The LED is off while the TV remains on. Remote Control Sensor, Intelligent Sensor ...

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PREPARATION 11 INPUT MENU ENTER CH VOL CHANNEL ( DD , EE ) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button Remote Control Sensor, Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the T...

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PREPARATION 12 BACK PANEL INFORMATION PREPARATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ( ) ( ) ( ) R 12 VIDEO AUDIO L R SERVICE ONLY AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN (PC) A...

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PREPARATION 13 LAN Network connection for Netflix, Yahoo! TV Widgets, etc. Also used for photo and music files on local network. AV (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. Supports standard definition video only (480i). HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN ...

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PREPARATION 14 STAND INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION Assemble the TV as shown. 2 Fix the 4 screws securely using the holes in the back of the TV. 3 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. 1 IN...

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PREPARATION 15 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. 1 Remove the screws from the TV. 2 Detach the stand from TV. 3 After removing the stand, install the included PPR...

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PREPARATION 16 STAND INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the TV as shown. Fix the 4 screws securely using ...

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PREPARATION 17 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. 1 Remove the screws from the TV. 2 Detach the stand from TV. 3 After removing the stand, install the included PPR...

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PREPARATION 18 VESA WALL MOUNTING PREPARATION Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest installer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fal...

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PREPARATION 19 CABLE MANAGEMENT Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. If your TV has the CABLE HOLDER, install it as shown and bundle the cables. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP ...

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PREPARATION 20 CABLE MANAGEMENT PREPARATION Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP 1 2 Put the cables inside the CA...

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PREPARATION 21 DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on...

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PREPARATION 22 ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (For 42LH50) PREPARATION The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. GG To prevent TV from falling over, the ...

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PREPARATION 23 SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall...

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PREPARATION 24 ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION PREPARATION ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna S...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 25 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or ot...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 26 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 2 1 3 /DVI IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT RGB IN (PC) LAN SERVICE ONLY AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO MONO ( ) L R AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO 1...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 27 HDMI Connection Connect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII//DDVVII IINN 11 , 22 , 33 , or 44 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 1. How to connect 2. Ho...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 28 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection ( ) ( ) AUDIO L R OPTICAL DIGITA AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RGB IN (PC) AV IN 1 NT IN 1 MONO ( ) AUDIOLR 2 3 1 /DVI IN AUDIO I...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 29 DVD SETUP Component Connection Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below. Component ports on the TV YPB PR Video output ports on DVD player Y Y Y...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 30 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection VIDEO AUDIO L R A ( COMPONENT IN 2 3 1 2 1 /DVI IN ( ) ( ) AV IN 1 MONO ( ) AUDIOVIDEO LR L R VIDEO AUDIO LAN Connect the ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 31 S-Video Connection (For Plasma TV) Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the SS --VVIIDDEEOO input on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AAUUDDIIOO input jacks on the TV. 1. How to connect 2. How to ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 32 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection ( ) O AUDIO L R AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) OPTIC AU ANT CAB RGB IN (PC) AV IN 1 MPONENT IN 1 MONO ( ) AUDIOVIDEO L R 2 3 1 /DVI IN HDMI OUTPUT ( ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 33 VCR SETUP Antenna Connection Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the AANNTTEENNNNAA//CCAABBLLEE IINN sock- et on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the RF antenna in socket of the VCR. 1. How to conne...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 34 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection GG If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AAUUDDIIOO LL//MMOONNOO jack of the TV. NOTE ! ( ) VIDEO AUDIO L R COMPONENT IN 2 3 ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 35 GG Do not connect to both Video and S-Video at the same time. In the event that you connect both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work. CAUTION GG S-Video provides better quality than composite. Use it w...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 36 OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION AV IN 2 L/MONO R AUDIO VIDEO USB IN IN 4 L R VIDEO Camcorder Video Game Set Connect the AAUUDDIIOO / VVIIDDEEOO jacks between TV and external equipment...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 37 PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection DIO R OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 1 2 3 1 ( ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 38 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection ( ) O AUDIO L R OPTI AU ANT CA RGB IN (PC) AV IN 1 MPONENT IN MONO ( ) AUDIOVIDEO L R AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) 2 3 1 /DVI IN SERVICE ONLY AUDIO D...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 39 Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC) NOTES ! GG To get the the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1920x1080. GG Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 40 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The PPoossiittiioonn , PPhhaassee , and SSiizzee can also be adjusted. You can choose this option onl...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 41 Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC....

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 42 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature o...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 43 Screen Reset (Reset to original initial values) Returns PPoossiittiioonn , SSiizzee , and PPhhaassee to the default initial settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Auto Config. Position Resolution Size Phas...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 44 AUDIO OUT CONNECTION EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AUDIO L R AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN T IN 2 3 1 ( ) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY 1 2 ( ) VI IN COMPONENT IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN OPTI...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 45 NETWORK SETUP This TV can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port. After making the physical connec- tion, the TV needs to be set up for network communication. CAUTION GG Do not connect a modular phone...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 46 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP GG Use a standard LAN cable with this TV. Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector. GG Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet ...

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 47 Network setting Select NNEETTWWOORRKK . Select NNeettwwoorrkk SSeettttiinngg . Select IIPP AAuuttoo SSeettttiinngg or II PP MMaannuuaall SSeettttiinngg . 1 MENU 3 2 ENTER ENTER Input the setting value. 4 EN...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 48 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. FAV MARK AV MODE POWER Q. MENU MENU WIDGETS RETURN NETCAST VOL CH 123 456 78 0 9 FL...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 49 ■ Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install the batteries matching correct polarity. ■ Install two 1.5V AAA batteries. Don’t mix old or used bat- teries with new ones. ■ Close cover. Inst...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 50 TURNING ON THE TV WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL NOTE ! First, connect power cord correctly. And switch the mmaaiinn ppoowweerr sswwiittcchh on TV (For LCD TV). At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. �...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 51 INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when pur- chasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first t...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 52 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Select AAuuttoo or MMaannuuaall . 1 Select the network settings. With the settings, you can use LG NetCast services such as Yahoo! TV Widgets, and Netflix. Networking Setting Step3. Tim...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 53 ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Display each menu. Select a menu item. Accept the current selection. 1 MENU 3 2 ENTER ENTER Ret...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 54 QUICK MENU WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Display each menu. Make appropriate adjustments. Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 55 CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run this function if you change your residence or move ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 56 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Select CCHHAANNNNEELL . 1 MENU 2 ENTER When selecting DTV or CADTV input signal in the Manual Tuning menu, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 57 Select a channel. Add or delete a channel. 3 ENTER 4 The channels in the Channel Edit List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Channel Edit List are displayed in blue. When a channel number is ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 58 CHANNEL LIST WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Exit 2-1 3-1 4-1 DTV DTV DTV Channel List You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. Display the CChhaannnneell LLiisstt . 1...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 59 FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels. To tune to...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 60 BRIEF INFORMATION WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 1 INFO i Brief Info shows the present screen information. Brief Info Title Test.. Sat, Feb 21, 2009 10:10 AM 11:40 AM CNN DOLBY DIGITAL 10:40 AM Multilingual CaptionD...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 61 SIMPLE MANUAL Enter Move OPTION Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Simple Manual Caption : Off Power Indicator EE You can easily and effectively access the TV inf...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 62 INPUT LIST WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TV AV1 AV2 HDMI4 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 Component1 Component2 RGB-PC Select the desired input source. ■ You can also select the desired input source in the IINNPPUUTT menu. 1 ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 63 INPUT LABEL You can set a label for each input source when it's not in use. This indicates which device is connected to which input port. Enter Move OPTION Menu Language : English Audio Language : English Input ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 64 AV MODE WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. 1 AV MODE 2 Off Cinema or Cinema Game Sport Press the AAVV MMOODDEE button repeatedly to select the desired source. ...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 65 KEY LOCK This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls, so that it can only be used with the remote control. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was las...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 66 WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-...

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WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL 67 SIMPLINK Menu TTVV vviieewwiinngg : Switch to the previous TV channel regardless of the current mode. DDIISSCC ppllaayybbaacckk : Select and play discs. When multiple discs are available, the titles of ...

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SOFTWARE UPDATE NETWORK 68 NETWORK You can update the TV with the latest software to enhance the product operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the TV directly to the software update server. The Software Update f...

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NETFLIX ESN (ELECTRONIC SERIAL NUMBER) NETWORK 69 Select NNEETTWWOORRKK . Select EESSNN . 1 MENU 2 ENTER 3 ENTER See the ESN serial number. Enter Move NETWORK Network Setting Software Update ESN Enter Move NETWORK Network Setting Software Upd...

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YAHOO! TV WIDGETS NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 70 NETCAST You can enjoy the best of the Internet in perfect harmony with the simplicity and reliability of your TV. Yahoo! TV Widgets provide an integrated Internet TV experience powered by the Yahoo!® ...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 71 Guided Setup Navigate to your location. Select your country. ENTER Select LLeett’’ss ggeett ssttaarrtteedd!! . If you select EExxiitt SSeettuupp nnooww , this step will be resumed the next time you press...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 72 NETCAST What is a TV Widget? A TTVV WWiiddggeett is an Internet application designed to run on your TV. What is a Snippet? Using Yahoo! TV Widgets A SSnniippppeett is a shortcut used to open a TV Widget, as a dy...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 73 Using the Profile Widget ■ The PPrrooffiillee WWiiddggeett configures your user profile. ■ You can set up multiple profiles for multiple users. ■ Each profile maintains its own list of TV Widgets. ■ The ...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 74 NETCAST Using the Yahoo! News Widget ■ The YYaahhoooo!! NNeewwss WWiiddggeett provides the latest headline news for busi- ness, entertainment, politics, sports, top stories, and many other cate- gories. ■ Select...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 75 Using the Yahoo! Finance Widget ■ View stock information and the latest stock news with the Yahoo! Finance Widget. ■ Press the GGRREEEENN button to set up your stocks. - Use the AAdddd NNeeww SSyy...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 76 NETCAST Using the flickr Widget ■ The fflliicckkrr WWiiddggeett provides a television-viewing experience while watching slideshows of family and friends’ photos. ■ Personalize the fflliicckkrr WWiiddggeet...

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NETCAST - YAHOO! TV WIDGETS 77 Restoring Yahoo! Factory Settings will delete all of your profiles and installed widgets. Restore Yahoo! Factory Settings 3 Select RReessttoorree YYaahhoooo!! FFaaccttoorryy SSeettttiinnggss . 1 Display NNeettCC...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 78 NETCAST NETFLIX You can instantly watch movies (quite a few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV. To become a Netflix member visit: wwwwww..nneettfflliixx..ccoomm//LLGG Activating yo...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 79 Wait for the poster screen to appear on your TV. 5 You’re ready to add movies to your instant Queue. See FFiilllliinngg yyoouurr iinnssttaanntt QQuueeuuee for instruction (Refer to P.80). 6 4 HD See the activation code...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 80 NETCAST After you activate your TV, you’re ready to add movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. You can use your TV's remote to browse your instant Queue and to select and watch titles on your TV. Your instant Queu...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 81 Position of selected title Total number of titles Non-selected title box art Selected title box art Selected title name Selected title runtime (if episodic title, count of episodes available to watch instantly for that title, ...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 82 NETCAST The Springboard Screen Components Position of this title Total number of titles Title name or Series/Season Resume Playing (It appears if the title has already been partially watched. If the title has not already...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 83 After you set up your TV and add movies & TV episodes, you can watch them on your TV. While watching a movie or TV episode from Netflix via your TV, you have full control over your viewing experience. 2 Select the desired tit...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 84 NETCAST LLoocckk menu settings for TV programs (Refer to P.161-167) are also applied to the Netflix interface. The Password win- dow will be displayed if you try to watch a movie or TV episode with a level higher than that set fr...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 85 Rating Selection HD 1 Repeat step 1-3 on P. 83. It shows the predicted rating for a title for that member (red stars), or the actual rating that member gave the title (yellow stars). Select Rating. Select the desired star ratin...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 86 NETCAST It appears when you have first pressed play for a title, and shows information about the title while it is being retrieved and buffered from Netflix. 1 2 3 4 5 Pre-Playback HD 1 Repeat step 1-3 on ...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 87 Pause Playback (Still Mode) Pause the title or episode during playback. 1 Restart the normal playback. 2 39m 20m 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Pause indicator Runtime of current position in title Progress bar showing current position in...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 88 NETCAST 39m 31m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Trick Playback Stop the trick play mode and return to the springboard screen. RETURN Stop the playback and return to the poster screen. Exit trick play mode and restart playback at original ...

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NETCAST - NETFLIX 89 39m 09m 39m 31m 2 Start playback of the selected frame. At this time, you will check the current bandwidth available, determine the optimal bitrate for net- work conditions, and then buffer the appropriate stream...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 90 NETCAST MY MEDIA Precautions when using the USB device GG Only a USB storage device is recognizable. GG connecting a USB storage device through a USB hub is not supported GG A USB storage device which uses its own drive...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 91 Share folder (CIFS: Common Internet File System) Setup Case 2 (For Window Vista)Case 1 Click SShhaarriinngg on the CIFS folder under the C Drive. 1 Choose the folder that you want to share. Then, right-click and click SShhaa...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 92 NETCAST Viewing Files on the Network You can view the photos or listen to music files from folders shared on the network. Connect the LAN port of the Modem or Router to the LLAANN port on the TV. 2 ( ) VIDEO AUDIO L...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 93 PHOTO LIST You can view .JPG files from USB storage devices or the folder shared on the network. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. ■ You can play JPG files only. ■ Available JPG size Baseline: 64...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 94 NETCAST Select PPhhoottoo LLiisstt . 2 ENTER Select the desired photos. 4 ENTER Select MMYY MMEEDDIIAA . 1 NETCAST Photo Selection and Popup Menu Show the Popup menu. 5 ■ Use the CCHH button to navigation in the ...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 95 Full Screen Menu You can change the Photo List view so that it fills the screen. More operations are available in full screen mode. ■ Use the CCHH button to navigation in the photo page. Select the target drive or Network. ...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 96 NETCAST Select the SSlliiddeesshhooww , BBGGMM , ((RRoottaattee)) , DDeelleettee , OOppttiioonn , or HHiiddee.. ■ Use button to select the previous or next photo. ■ Use button to select and control the menu on the ful...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 97 MUSIC LIST You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files from a USB storage device or the folder shared by the network. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly diff...

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NETCAST - MY MEDIA 98 NETCAST Select MMuussiicc LLiisstt . 2 ENTER Select the desired music files. 4 ENTER Select MMYY MMEEDDIIAA . 1 NETCAST Music Selection and Popup Menu Show the Popup menu. 5 6 Select the desired option in the Popup m...

[Page 100] LG 50PS80 - - 50" Plasma TV

NETCAST - MY MEDIA 99 ■ Use the CCHH button to navigation in the music page. ■ Use MMAARRKK button to mark or unmark a music file. If no music is marked, all the music in the folder will be played in sequence. When one or more music files are...