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5. Language Eng (1) 6. Number of pages “This part contains Eco-hazardous substances (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr6+, PBB, PBDE, etc.) within LG standard level, Details should be followed Eco-SCM management standard[LG(56)-A-2524]. Especially, Part should be followed and controlled the following specification.
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Part number MFL68161702 Pagination sheet Total pages 52 pages Front Back (Eng) … … … P/No. Blank...
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OWNER’S MANUAL LED TV * Disclaimer LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LB55** LB51** *MFL68161702* P/NO : MFL68161702 (1402-REV00) www.lg.com Printed in Korea...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product. WARNING y Do not place the TV and/or remote control y Make sure to connect Mains cable in the following environments: to compliant AC mains socket with - A location exposed to direct sunlight Grounded earth pin.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y When mounting TV onto wall make sure y Dispose of used batteries carefully to neatly install and isolate cabling from to ensure that a small child does not rear of TV as to not create possibility of consume them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Do not allow any impact, shock or any y Unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket objects to fall into the unit, and do not if you do not intend to use the TV for a drop anything onto the screen.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y If you install the TV on a stand, you need y Do not place non-rechargeable batteries to take actions to prevent the product in charging device. from overturning. Otherwise, the product may fall over, which may cause injury. y Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and its sensor.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Take care not to touch the ventilation y When cleaning the product and its openings when watching the TV for long components, unplug the power first periods as the ventilation openings may and wipe it with a soft cloth. Applying become hot.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS y Contact the service centre once a year to y You may find different brightness and clean the internal parts of the product. colour of the panel depending on your Accumulated dust can cause mechanical viewing position(left/right/top/down). failure. This phenomenon occurs due to the characteristic of the panel.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING NOTE y Image shown may differ from your TV. y Your TV’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. y The available menus and options may differ from the input source or product model that you are using.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Remote control, Owner’s manual Cable Holder batteries (AAA) (See p.23, 24) (See p.20) Power Cord Stand Screws Stand Screws 4EA, M4 x L14 4EA, M4 x L20 (Only 42LB55**) (Only 32LB55**) (See p.15) (See p.15) ocal Cable Managements Wall mount spacers Stand Bases (Only LB55**)
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons (Only LB55**) Screen Joystick button ( *This button is located below the TV screen.) Speakers Remote control sensor Power Indicator (Only LB51**) Screen Joystick button ( *This button is located below the TV screen.) Speakers Remote control sensor Power Indicator...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Joystick button You can simply operate the TV functions, by pressing to turn ON/OFF or sliding your finger over joystick button moving up, down, left or right. Basic Functions When the TV is turned off, place your finger on the joystick Power On button and press it once and release it.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV y When transporting a large TV, there should be at least 2 people. Please note the following advice to prevent the y When transporting the TV by hand, hold the TV from being scratched or damaged and for TV as shown in the following illustration.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the TV (Only LB51**) Image shown may differ from your TV. Stand Body Attaching the stand (Only LB55**) A stand base Stand Base B stand base P5 x L25 M4 x L14 (Only 42LB55**) M4 x L20 (Only 32LB55**) CAUTION M4 x L20...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Securing the TV to a wall (This feature is not available for all models.) Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. - Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.
LG recommends that wall mounting be Use an authorized LG wall mount and performed by a qualified professional installer. contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Attaching the shelf stand Image shown may differ from your TV. - You can use the shelf stand by putting STB (Set top box). (Only LB51**) Stand Body Stand Base M4 x L8 M4 x L8 Wall Plate P5 x L69.5 NOTE y To install wall mount anchor, you can...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Wall mount anchor Shelf Stand (Set top box) Shelf Stand conditions of use STB Dimensions (W x D) 350 mm x 150 mm STB Weight 2.5 kg Maximum supported 3.5 kg weight Wall mount screw How to attach to masonry walls (This feature is not available for all models.) Use the anchors for wall material of concrete, light concrete, strong natural stone, soft natural...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables Using the Kensington security system (This feature is not available for all models.) Image shown may differ from your TV. The Kensington security system connector (Only LB55**) is located at the rear of the TV. For more Gather and bind the cables with the Cable information of installation and using, refer to the Holder and the Cable Management.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS Antenna Connection Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an This section on MAKING CONNECTIONS RF cable (75 Ω). mainly uses diagrams for the LB55** models. Connect various external devices to the TV and switch input modes to select an external device.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Other Connections Connect your TV to external devices. For the best picture and audio quality, connect the external device and the TV with the HDMI cable as shown. Some separate cable is not provided. HDMI DVD/ Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB / Gaming device AV IN 2...
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching the ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
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REMOTE CONTROL (Only India) (POWER) Turns the TV on or off. TV Returns to the TV viewing from any mode. Q.MENU Accesses the Quick menus. BOLLY AV MODE Selects an AV mode. MODE WOOD BOLLyWOOD Switches the BOLLYWOOD sound mode. INPUT Changes the input source.
WATCHING TV WATCHING TV When the basic settings are complete, press the OK NOTE Turning the TV on for the first y If you do not complete the Initial setting, it time will appear whenever the TV turns on. y Disconnect the power cord from the power When you turn the TV on for the first time, the outlet when you do not use the TV for a Initial setting screen appears.
WATCHING TV Manually setting up programme Assigning a station name Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and ar- range the stations in whatever order you desire. You can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. Press SETTINGS and the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP.
WATCHING TV Editing your programme list NOTE y You may find some blue programmes. When a programme number is skipped, it means They have been set up to be skipped by that you will be unable to select it using auto programming or in the programme button during TV viewing.
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WATCHING TV - Zoom : Formats an image to fit the screen NOTE width. The top and bottom of the image may not appear. y If you select Just Scan, you may see image noises at the edge of the original signal.
WATCHING TV / ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using the input list (Depending on model) Selecting an input source y Image shown may differ from your TV. Press INPUT to access the input sources. Connecting USB storage devices - The connected device displays on each input source.
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ENTERTAINMENT y If the USB memory device does not work Tips for using USB storage devices properly, disconnect and reconnect it. y Only a USB storage device is recognizable. y How fast a USB memory device is detected y If the USB storage device is connected differs from device to device.
ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files Description Moves to the upper level folder. Access the photo, music, or movie lists and browse files. Preview: Displays the thumbnail/folder name of the file in the selected folder. Connect a USB storage device. Current page/Total pages Press SETTINGS to access the main menus.
ENTERTAINMENT Set photo view. Option Description Slideshow Starts or stops a slideshow with Option Description selected photos. Slide Speed Selects a slideshow speed If there are no selected photos, (Fast, Normal, Slow). all photos saved in the current folder display during a slideshow. Music Folder Selects a music folder for the To set a slideshow speed, select background music.
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ENTERTAINMENT Q.MENU options for music list Button Description Navigation Scrolls through the files. Press Q.MENU. button A pop-up window will appears. Views the highlighted file or enters the mark mode. Set audio. Moves to the previous or next Allows you to change Audio presets. (See p.42) page.
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing movies Control playback by using the following buttons. Press SETTINGS to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to ENTERTAINMENT and press OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to MOVIE LIST and press OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a folder/file you want and press OK Play movie by using the following menus/...
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using playing video files y A movie file more than 30 GB in file size is not supported for playback. The file y Some user-created subtitles may not size limit is dependent on the encoding work properly. environment.
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ENTERTAINMENT When you select the Set video. Audio Changes the Language Group Language of the audio during movie Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to play. Files with a single audio make appropriate adjustments. (See p.40) track cannot be selected. Subtitle Turn on/off the subtitle.
ENTERTAINMENT DivX VOD Guide ® ® DivX VOD Deregistration You should deregister your device with 8 digit ® DivX VOD Registration DivX deregistration code from your device at www.divx.com/vod. ® In order to play purchased or rented DivX contents, you should register your device with 10 NOTE digit DivX registration code from your device at y Once the deregistration is executed, you...
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING Customizing Settings CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING y Image shown may differ from your TV. SETUP Settings Press SETTINGS and the Navigation Accessing main menus buttons to scroll to SETUP. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the Press SETTINGS to access the main setting or option you want and press OK menus.
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING PICTURE Settings Setting Description Press SETTINGS and the Navigation Picture Selects one of the preset image buttons to scroll to PICTURE. Mode or customizes options in each Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the mode for the best TV screen setting or option you want and press OK performance.
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CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING Basic image options Advanced image options (Depending on model) Setting Description Setting Description Backlight Dynamic Adjusts the brightness of Adjusts the contrast to keep it the screen by controlling Contrast at the best level according to the LCD backlight. If you the brightness of the screen.
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING AUDIO Settings Setting Description Press SETTINGS and the Navigation Colour Gamut Advanced Control buttons to scroll to AUDIO. Maximizes the utilization of Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the colour to increase colour setting or option you want and press OK quality.
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CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING This feature may not be applied based on Setting Description country broadcasting circumstance. Sound Selects one of the preset sound Mode modes or customizes options in Stereo/Dual Reception each mode. Mode Standard Select when you When a programme is selected, the sound want standard- information for the station appears with the quality sound.
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING Nicam Reception TIME Settings If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM Press SETTINGS and the Navigation reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantane- buttons to scroll to TIME. ous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the can be received.
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING OPTION Settings LOCK Settings Press SETTINGS and the Navigation Press SETTINGS and the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION. buttons to scroll to LOCK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK setting or option you want and press OK When you return to the previous menu,...
CUSTOMIZING TV SETTING / TELETEXT TELETEXT ENTERTAINMENT Settings Press SETTINGS and the Navigation buttons to scroll to ENTERTAINMENT. y This feature is not available in all coun- Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the tries. setting or option you want and press OK Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV When you return to the previous menu, stations which gives up-to-the minute informa-...
TELETEXT Programming a colour button in Special Teletext Function LIST mode Index If the TV is in SIMPLE text or FASTEXT mode, press the LIST button to switch to LIST mode. Select the each index page. Four teletext page numbers of your choice can be colour coded and easily selected by pressing Time the corresponding coloured button on the remote...
MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Cleaning your TV Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION y Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. y 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.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. For the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. 32LB51** 32LB55** 42LB55** 32LB550A-TA 42LB550A-TA MODELS 32LB515A-TH 32LB552A-TB 42LB552A-TB 32LB551A-TC 42LB551A-TC Dimensions...
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SPECIFICATIONS Component port connecting information HDMI-DTV supported mode Component ports on the Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) 720x480 31.469 59.94 31.5 Video output ports on 720x576 31.25 DVD player 1280x720 37.5 44.96 59.94 Signal Component 1920x1080 33.72 59.94 480i/576i 33.75 480p/576p...
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Record the model number and serial number of the TV. Refer to the label on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when requiring any service. MODEL SERIAL...