LG 39LN549C-CA user manual
User Guide
This is a User Guide installed on the TV.
The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.
To view program information
Press INFO button.
Displays information on current program and / or current time, etc.
To set favorite channels
SETTINGS CHANNEL Channel Edit
1Press the Q.MENU button on Channel Edit screen and select Favorite Group.
2 Select the desired channel.
3Please press FAV button. The selected channels are saved as favorite channels.
To use Favorites
Press FAV button.
Favorite list will appear. Select the desired preset favorite channel from
Favorite List A-D.
Press GUIDE button.
[In Digital mode only]
Obtains information about programs and airtime. Checks the broadcasting time of the desired program and scheduled viewing.
To set up the channels automatically
SETTINGS CHANNEL Auto Tuning
Memorizes automatically the channels being broadcast.
The channels will not be memorized properly if the antenna/cable is not installed correctly.
Auto Tuning memorizes the channels that are currently being broadcast.
If Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear asking for password.
To set up the channels at manually
SETTINGS CHANNEL Manual Tuning
Adjusts channels manually and saves the results.
For digital broadcasting, signal strength, etc. can be checked.
To edit the channels
SETTINGS CHANNEL Channel Edit
Edits the saved channels.
SETTINGS PICTURE Aspect Ratio
Selects the screen aspect ratio.
•16:9: Resizes the image ratio to fit 16:9 screen.
•Just Scan: Displays high-quality image without loss.
Select the Just Scan at the input of DTV/Component/HDMI/DVI (720P or higher).
•Set by Program: Depending on the input signal, screen aspect ratio changes to 4:3 or 16:9
•4:3: Resizes the image ratio to fit 4:3 screen.
•Zoom: Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The top and bottom parts of the image may be cut off.
•Zoom2 [Only for SBTVD.] : Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The height of the image does not change.
•Cinema Zoom: Formats an image to the cinemascope ratio (2.35:1) and zooms in on the ratio.
While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn:
-a video with stationary caption (such as network name)
-4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period
Take caution when using these functions.
Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal.
At HDMI/RGB-PC input, select the image ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. (Only for models supporting PC connection)
To adjust pictures in PC input mode
SETTINGS PICTURE Screen (RGB-PC)
Adjusts picture in RGB-PC mode.
•Resolution: Sets the desired resolution.
Options may only be selected when the PC resolution is set to 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, or 1360 x 768.
•Auto Config.: Optimizes the picture.
•Position/Size/Phase: Adjusts screen size and position for optimum viewing.
•Reset: Initializes the screen setups in PC input mode.
To set PC resolution
1Right-click on the PC’s desktop and select Properties .
2Click on Settings or Screen Resolution and refer to the supported format to set the resolution.
3Select Advanced → Monitor → Monitor Setup on the setup window. Refer to the supported formats to select the optimal vertical frequency.
In PC mode, 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers the optimum picture quality.
Method to set up resolution differs depending on PC type.
Supported Input Formats
PC Input Mode |
Resolution |
HDMI-PC/ RGB-PC |
640x350 |
|
720x400 |
|
640x480 |
|
800x600 |
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1024x768 |
|
1152x864 |
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1360x768 |
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1920x1080 |
HDMI-PC |
1280x1024 |
Horizontal Frequency |
Vertical Frequency |
(KHz) |
(Hz) |
31.468 |
70.09 |
31.469 |
70.08 |
31.469 |
59.94 |
37.879 |
60.31 |
48.363 |
60.00 |
54.348 |
60.053 |
47.712 |
60.015 |
67.5 |
60.00 |
63.981 |
60.020 |
[Depending on model]
Press AV MODE button.
Optimizes the TV’s Picture/Audio for different AV modes.
•Off: Views with the value set at the PICTURE/AUDIO Menu.
•Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies.
•Sport: Optimizes picture and audio settings for sports.
•Game: Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.
To adjust pictures with Picture Wizard
SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Wizard
This function calibrates and adjusts for optimum picture quality with the remote control and the Picture Wizard without expensive pattern devices or help from a specialist.
Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the optimum picture quality.
To select Picture Mode
SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Mode
Select the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program.
•Expert: Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu for adjustment is provided for ISF-certified picture tuning professionals. (ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified TVs.)
ISFccc: Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Control
Depending on input signal, available range of picture modes may differ.
Expert mode is for picture tuning professionals to control and fine-tune using a specific image. For normal images, the effects may not be drastic.
To fine-tune picture mode
SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Mode Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint / Color Temp.
First select a Picture Mode of your choice.
•Backlight: Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the LCD panel.
Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.
To set advanced control
SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Mode Advanced Control / Expert Control
For each picture mode, screen can be calibrated; or for a special screen, picture settings can be adjusted.
Select the desired Picture Mode.
•Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level according to the image’s brightness.
•Dynamic Color: Adjusts colors to make the image appear in more natural colors.
•Clear White: Enhances whites on screen to make the image brighter and sharper.
•Skin Color: Skin color spectrum can be separately set to implement the skin color as defined by the user.
•Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise in the picture.
•Digital Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise generated while creating digital picture signals.
•Gamma: Sets the gradation curve according to the output of picture signal in relation to the input signal.
•Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s brightness and contrast to fit them to the input picture’s black level by using the blackness (black level) of the screen.
•Eye Care / Motion Eye Care: Protects viewers from eye glare by adjusting the screen’s brightness.
Motion Eye Care: Depending on model
•Real Cinema: Helps maintain the optimal state of the screen.
•Color Gamut: Selects the range of colors that can be expressed.
•Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video.
•Expert Pattern: Patterns used for expert adjustment
•Color Filter: Filters a specific color spectrum in RGB colors to fine-tune color saturation and hue accurately.
•Color Temperature: Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired. In Expert mode, detailed fine-tuning can be set via Gamma method, etc.
•Color Management System: This system is used by experts to adjust color with a test pattern. They can select from six color areas (Red/ Green/Blue/ Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) without affecting other colors. For normal images, adjustments may not result in noticeable color changes.
Depending on input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.
To initialize picture settings
SETTINGS PICTURE Picture Mode Picture Reset
Initializes picture settings that the user customizes.
Each picture mode is reset. Select the desired picture mode to reset.
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