OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety and Reference
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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*MFL68702411* P/NO : MFL68702411(1502-REV01)
Printed in Korea
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Safety instructions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
WARNING
Do not place the TV and/or remote control in the following environments:
• A location exposed to direct sunlight
• An area with high humidity such as a bathroom
• Near any heat source such as stoves and other devices that produce heat
• Near kitchen counters or humidifiers where they can easily be exposed to steam or oil
• An area exposed to rain or wind
• Near containers of water such as vases
Otherwise, this may result in fire, electric shock, malfunction or product deformation.
Do not place the product where it might be exposed to dust. This may cause a fire hazard.
Mains Plug is the TV connecting/disconnecting device to AC mains electric supply. This plug must remain readily attached and operable when TV is in use.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Additionally, if the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dry the power plug completely or wipe dust off. You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.
Make sure to connect Mains cable to compliant AC mains socket with Grounded earth pin. (Except for devices which are not grounded on earth.) Otherwise possibility you may be electrocuted or injured.
Insert power cable plug completely into wall socket otherwise if not secured completely into socket, fire ignition may break out.
Ensure the power cord does not come into contact with hot objects such as a heater. This may cause a fire or an electric shock hazard.
Do not place a heavy object, or the product itself, on power cables. Otherwise, this may result in fire or electric shock.
Bend antenna cable between inside and outside building to prevent rain from flowing in. This may cause water damaged inside the Product and could give an electric shock.
When mounting TV onto wall make sure to neatly install and isolate cabling from rear of TV as to not create possibility of electric shock / fire hazard.
Do not plug too many electrical devices into a single multiple electrical outlet. Otherwise, this may result in fire due to over-heating.
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Do not drop the product or let it fall over when connecting external devices. Otherwise, this may result in injury or damage to the product.
Desiccant
Keep the anti-moisture packing material or vinyl packing out of the reach of children. Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed by mistake, force the patient to vomit and visit the nearest hospital. Additionally, vinyl packing can cause suffocation. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not let your children climb or cling onto the TV.
Otherwise, the TV may fall over, which may cause serious injury.
Dispose of used batteries carefully to ensure that a small child does not consume them. Please seek DoctorMedical Attention immediately if child consumes batteries.
Do not insert any metal objects/conductors (like a metal chopstick/ cutlery/screwdriver) between power cable plug and input Wall Socket while it is connected to the input terminal on the wall. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after plugging into the wall input terminal. You may be electrocuted. (Depending on model)
Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product. There is a danger of combustion/explosion or fire due to careless handling of the inflammable substances.
Do not drop metallic objects such as coins, hair pins, chopsticks or wire into the product, or inflammable objects such as paper and matches. Children must pay particular attention. Electrical shock, fire or injury can occur. If a foreign object is dropped into the product, unplug the power cord and contact the service centre.
Do not spray water on the product or scrub with an inflammable substance (thinner or benzene). Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
Do not allow any impact, shock or any objects to fall into the unit, and do not drop anything onto the screen. You may be injured or the product can be damaged.
Never touch this product or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. You may be electrocuted.
Never touch the wall outlet when there is leakage of gas, open the windows and ventilate. It may cause a fire or a burn by a spark.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product at your own discretion. Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
Contact the service centre for check, calibration or repair.
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CAUTION
If any of the following occur, unplug the product immediately and contact your local service centre.
• The product has been impacted by shock • The product has been damaged
• Foreign objects have entered the product
• The product produced smoke or a strange smell This may result in fire or electric shock.
Unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket if you do not intend to use the TV for a long period of time. Accumulated dust can cause fire hazard and insulation deterioration can cause electric leakage/shock/fire.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Install the product where no radio wave occurs.
There should be enough distance between an outside antenna and power lines to keep the former from touching the latter even when the antenna falls. This may cause an electric shock.
Do not install the product on places such as unstable shelves or inclined surfaces. Also avoid places where there is vibration or where the product cannot be fully supported. Otherwise, the product may fall or flip over, which may cause injury or damage to the product.
Do not install this product on a wall if it could be exposed to oil or oil mist. This may damage the product and cause it to fall.
If water enters or comes into contact with TV, AC adapter or power cord please disconnect the power cord and contact service centre immediately . Otherwise ,this may result in electric shock or fire.
Only use an authorized AC adapter and power cord approved by LG Electronics. Otherwise, this may result in fire, electric shock, malfunction or product deformation.
Never Disassemble the AC adapter or power cord. This may result in fire or electric shock.
If you install the TV on a stand, you need to take actions to prevent the product from overturning. Otherwise, the product may fall over, which may cause injury.
If you intend to mount the product to a wall, attach VESA standard mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the product. When you install the set to use the wall mounting bracket (optional parts), fix it carefully so as not to drop.
Only use the attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
When installing the antenna, consult with a qualified service technician. If not installed by a qualified technician, this may create a fire hazard or an electric shock hazard.
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We recommend that you maintain a distance of at least 2 to 7 times the diagonal screen size when watching TV. If you watch TV for a long period of time, this may cause blurred vision.
Only use the specified type of battery. This could cause damage to the remote control.
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries. This may cause the batteries to overheat and leak.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat. For example, keep away from direct Sunlight , open fireplace and electric heaters .
Do not turn the product On/Off by plugging-in or unplugging the power plug to the wall outlet. (Do not use the power plug for switch.) It may cause mechanical failure or could give an electric shock.
Please follow the installation instructions below to prevent the product from overheating.
• The distance between the product and the wall should be more than 10 cm.
• Do not install the product in a place with no ventilation (e.g., on a bookshelf or in a cupboard).
• Do not install the product on a carpet or cushion.
• Make sure the air vent is not blocked by a tablecloth or curtain. Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in charging device.
Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and its sensor.
Signal from Remote Control can be interrupted due to external/internal lighting eg Sunlight, fluorescent lighting. If this occurs turn off lighting or darken viewing area.
When connecting external devices such as video game consoles, make sure the connecting cables are long enough. Otherwise, the product may fall over, which may cause injury or damage the product.
Take care not to touch the ventilation openings when watching the TV for long periods as the ventilation openings may become hot. This does not affect the operation or performance of the product.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Prevent dust collecting on the power plug pins or outlet. This may cause a fire hazard.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
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Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or pen, or make a scratch on it, as it may cause damage to screen.
Avoid touching the screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may produce some temporary or permanent distortion/damage to screen.
When cleaning the product and its components, unplug the power first and wipe it with a soft cloth. Applying excessive force may cause scratches or discolouration. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Never use glass cleaner, car or industrial shiner, abrasives or wax, benzene, alcohol etc., which can damage the product and its panel. Otherwise, this may result in fire, electric shock or product damage (deformation, corrosion or breakage).
When moving or unpacking the product, work in pairs because the product is heavy. Otherwise, this may result in injury.
Contact the service centre once a year to clean the internal parts of the product.
Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by SWITCH.
When unplugging the cable, grab the plug and unplug it, by pulling at the plug.
Don’t pull at the cord to unplug the power cord from the power board, as this could be hazardous.
When moving the product, make sure you turn the power off first. Then, unplug the power cables, antenna cables and all connecting cables. The TV set or power cord may be damaged, which may create a fire hazard or cause electric shock.
If the product feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when it is turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong with product.
The panel is a high technology display product with resolution of two million to six million pixels. You may see tiny black dots and/or brightly coloured dots (red, blue or green) at a size of 1 ppm on the panel. This does not indicate a malfunction and does not affect the performance and reliability of the product.
This phenomenon also occurs in third-party products and is not subject to exchange or refund.
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You may find different brightness and color of the panel depending on your viewing position(left/right/top/down).
This phenomenon occurs due to the characteristic of the panel. It is not related with the product performance, and it is not malfunction.
* LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.
Displaying a still image (e.g., broadcasting channel logo, on-screen menu, scene from a video game) for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in retention of the image, which is known as image sticking. The warranty does not cover the product for image sticking.
Avoid displaying a fixed image on your television’s screen for a prolonged period (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for Plasma). Also, if you watch the TV at a ratio of 4:3 for a long time, image sticking may occur on the borders of the panel.
This phenomenon also occurs in third-party products and is not subject to exchange or refund.
Generated Sound
“Cracking” noise: A cracking noise that occurs when watching or turning off the TV is generated by plastic thermal contraction due to temperature and humidity. This noise is common for products where thermal deformation is required. Electrical circuit humming/panel buzzing:
A low level noise is generated from a high-speed switching circuit, which supplies a large amount of current to operate a product. It varies depending on the product.
This generated sound does not affect the performance and reliability of the product.
Do not use high voltage electrical goods near the TV (e.g. electric mosquito-swatter). This may result in product malfunction.
Viewing 3D Imaging (Only 3D models)
WARNING
Viewing Environment
• Viewing Time
-- When watching 3D contents, take 5 to 15 minute breaks every hour. Viewing 3D contents for a long period of time may cause headache, dizziness, fatigue or eye strain.
Those that have a photosensitive seizure or chronic illness
• Some users may experience a seizure or other abnormal symptoms when they are exposed to a flashing light or particular pattern from 3D contents.
• Do not watch 3D videos if you feel nausea, are pregnant and/ or have a chronic illness such as epilepsy, cardiac disorder, or blood pressure disease, etc.
• 3D Contents are not recommended to those who suffer from stereo blindness or stereo anomaly. Double images or discomfort in viewing may be experienced.
• If you have strabismus (cross-eyed), amblyopia (weak eyesight) or astigmatism, you may have trouble sensing depth and easily feel fatigue due to double images. It is advised to take frequent breaks than the average adult.
• If your eyesight varies between your right and left eye, correct your eyesight prior to watching 3D contents.
Symptoms which require discontinuation or refraining from watching 3D contents
• Do not watch 3D contents when you feel fatigue from lack of sleep, overwork or drinking.
• When these symptoms are experienced, stop using/watching 3D contents and get enough rest until the symptom subsides.
-- Consult your doctor when the symptoms persist. Symptoms may include headache, eyeball pain, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, blurriness, discomfort, double image, visual inconvenience or fatigue.
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CAUTION
Viewing Environment
• Viewing Distance
-- Maintain a distance of at least twice the screen diagonal length when watching 3D contents. If you feel discomfort in viewing 3D contents, move further away from the TV.
Viewing Age
• Infants/Children
-- Usage/ Viewing 3D contents for children under the age of 6 are prohibited.
-- Children under the age of 10 may overreact and become overly excited because their vision is in development (for example: trying to touch the screen or trying to jump into it. Special monitoring and extra attention is required for children watching 3D contents.
-- Children have greater binocular disparity of 3D presentations than adults because the distance between the eyes is shorter than that of adults. Therefore they will perceive more
stereoscopic depth compared to adults for the same 3D image. • Teenagers
-- Teenagers under the age of 19 may react with sensitivity due to stimulation from light in 3D contents. Advise them to refrain from watching 3D contents for a long time when they are tired.
• Elderly
-- The elderly may perceive less 3D effect compared to the young. Do not sit closer to the TV than the recommended distance.
Cautions when using the 3D glasses
• Make sure to use LG 3D glasses. Otherwise, you may not be able to view 3D videos properly.
• Do not use 3D glasses instead of your normal glasses, sunglasses or protective goggles.
• Using modified 3D glasses may cause eye strain or image distortion.
• Do not keep your 3D glasses in extremely high or low temperatures. It will cause deformation.
• The 3D glasses are fragile and are easily scratched. Always use a soft, clean piece of cloth when wiping the lenses. Do not scratch the lenses of the 3D glasses with sharp objects or clean/wipe them with chemicals.
Preparing
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The available menus and options may differ from the input source |
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New features may be added to this TV in the future. |
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-- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable (3 m or less)
-- High-Speed HDMI®/TM cable with Ethernet (3 m or less)
CAUTION
• Do not use any unapproved items to ensure the safety and product life span.
• Any damage or injuries caused by using unapproved items are not covered by the warranty.
• Some models have a thin film attached on to the screen and this must not be removed.
• When attaching the stand to the TV set, place the screen facing down on a cushioned table or flat surface to protect the screen from scratches.
• Make sure that the screws are fastened completely. (If they are not fastened securely enough, the TV may tilt forward after being installed.) Do not use too much force and over tighten the screws; otherwise screw may be damaged and not tighten correctly.
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Separate purchase |
Lifting and moving the TV |
Separate purchase items can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification. Contact your dealer to buy these items. These devices only work with certain models. The model name or design may be changed depending on the upgrade of product functions, manufacturer’s circumstances or policies.
(Depending on model)
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Cinema 3D glasses |
Dual play glasses |
LG Audio Device |
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Please note the following advice to prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for safe transportation regardless of its type and size.
• It is recommended to move the TV in the box or packing material that the TV originally came in.
• Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect the power cord and all cables.
• When holding the TV, the screen should face away from you to avoid damage.
Maintenance
Cleaning your TV
Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan.
• Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first.
• 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.
Screen, frame, cabinet and stand
To remove dust or light dirt, wipe the surface with a dry, clean, and soft cloth.
To remove major dirt, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened in clean water or a diluted mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a dry cloth.
• Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in damage to the screen.
• Do not push, rub, or hit the screen surface with your fingernail or a sharp object, as this may result in scratches and image distortions.
• Do not use any chemicals as this may damage the product.
• Do not spray liquid onto the surface. If water enters the TV, it may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Power cord
Remove the accumulated dust or dirt on the power cord regularly.
• Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area.
• When transporting a large TV, there should be at least 2 people. • When transporting the TV by hand, hold the TV as shown in the
following illustration.
• When transporting the TV, do not expose the TV to jolts or excessive vibration.
• When transporting the TV, keep the TV upright, never turn the TV on its side or tilt towards the left or right.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to cause flexing /bending of frame chassis as it may damage screen.
• When handling the TV, be careful not to damage the protruding joystick button.
CAUTION
• Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in damage to the screen.
• Do not move the TV by holding the cable holders, as the cable holders may break, and injuries and damage to the TV may occur.
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