LG 50LA660Y User guide

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 programme information

Displays information on current programme and / or current time, etc.

1 Move the pointer of the Magic remote control to the top of the TV screen. 2 Click the activated channel banner area.

3 The programme details will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen.Image shown may differ from your TV.

			Prev./Next Pr. Change	Watch			Current time
			Thu.
	PM 4 : 28	PM 4 : 43
				UP
				DOWN

Programme name	Detail information on programme
	(for digital broadcast)

To set favourite programmes

SMART Settings SETUP Programme Edit

1Move to the desired programme and press Wheel (OK) button. Programme is selected.

2 Press Set as Favourite.

3 Select the desired Favourite Pr. Group.

4 Select OK. Favourite is set.

To use Favourite

SMART Pr. List

Programme list will appear. Selects the desired preset favourite programme from Favourite List A to D.

SMART TV Guide

[In Digital Mode Only]

Obtains information about programmes and airing times. Obtains programme information and schedules viewing / recording.

[Image shown may differ from your TV.]

TV Guide

Today OO OO. OOOO AM 9:00

Press Wheel (OK) button after moving to a programme of your choice to view or view / record.

Select schedule by date

Schedule List

P

-24H

P

+24H

After viewing the schedule list, makes revisions or deletions.

Makes schedule reservation by selecting date / time / programme. Makes repeat schedule reservation.

Automatically Setting Up Programme

SMART Settings SETUP Auto Tuning

Automatically tunes the programmes.

1Select Country where the TV is used. Programme settings change depending on the country you choose. (Depending on country)

2Initiate Auto Tuning.

3Set Auto Tuning following screen instructions.

If Input Source is not connected properly, programme registration may not work.

Auto Tuning only finds programmes that are currently broadcasting.

If Lock System is turned on, a pop-up window will appear asking for password.

To use Manual Tuning

SMART Settings SETUP Manual Tuning

Adjusts programmes manually and saves the results.

For digital broadcasting, signal strength and signal quality can be checked.You can also adjust the frequency (KHz) and bandwidth.

To edit programmes

SMART Settings SETUP Programme Edit

Edits the saved programmes.

Set as favourite programme, block/unblock programme, skip programme etc. of the selected programme.

(Magic Remote Control) (Screen Remote Control) (or press the TEXT button.)

[Depending on country]

Teletext is a free service provided by the TV station that offers text-based information about TV programmes, news and weather.

The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.

Colour button	To select the preceding or following page.
Number button	Enters the page number to move to.

To select the preceding or following page.

Special Teletext Function

(Magic Remote Control) (Screen Remote Control) (or press the T. OPT button.)

Select the Text Option menu.

Index		Select each index page.
Time		When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the
		time at the top right hand corner of the screen.
Hold		Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext
		page consists of 2 or more sub pages.

	Reveal	Select this menu to display concealed information, such as
		solutions to riddles or puzzles.
	Update	Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new
		teletext page.
	Language	[In Digital Mode Only]
		Sets Teletext language.

(Magic Remote Control) (Screen Remote Control)

(or press the GUIDE button.)

[Depending on Country] [In Digital mode Only]

This system has an MHEG (Multimedia and hypermedia information coding expert group) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options.

SMART Settings OPTION Data Service

[Depending on country]

This function allows users to choose between MHEG (Digital Teletext) and Teletext if both exist at the same time.

If only one of them exists, either MHEG or Teletext is enabled regardless of which option you selected.

SMART Settings PICTURE Aspect Ratio

Selects the screen aspect ratio.

16:9

Just Scan

Original

Resizes images to fit the screen width.

Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the image.

In DTV/HDMI/Component (over 720p) mode, Just Scan is available.

In DTV(over 576p) mode, Just Scan is available in Australia only.

When your TV receives a wide screen signal it will automatically change to the picture format broadcasted.

Full Wide

4:3

14:9

Zoom

Cinema

Zoom

When TV receives the wide screen signal, it will let you adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion, to fill the entire screen fully.

4:3 and 14:9 video is supported in full screen without any video distortion through DTV input.

In DTV mode, Full Wide is available. Resizes images to the previous standard 4:3.

You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed in the same way as in 4:3, but is moved up or down.

Resizes the image to fit the screen width. The top and bottom parts of the image may be cut off.

Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion.

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.

The screen aspect ratios on HDMI-PC input are available in 4:3 and 16:9 only.

[For models supporting 2160p] When a 2160p signal is input or your PC resolution is set to 3840 x 2160, the Aspect Ratio is fixed to Just Scan.

SMART Settings PICTURE Energy Saving

Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness.

Off	Turns off Energy Saving mode.
Minimum /
Medium /	Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
Maximum
	Screen is turned off and only sound is played.
Screen Off	Press any button except Power button on the remote
	control to turn the screen back on.

SMART Quick Menu AV Mode

Sets the best picture / audio optimized for different AV modes.

Off		Operates with the value set in the picture / sound menu.
Cinema		Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies.
Game		Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.

To adjust pictures with Picture Wizard

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Wizard

Use the remote control and follow the instructions of the Picture Wizard to calibrate and adjust for optimum picture quality without expensive pattern devices or help from a specialist.

Follow the instructions to obtain the optimum picture quality.

To select Picture Mode

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Mode

Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the

programme.

Vivid

Standard

Eco

Cinema / Game

Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images.

Displays images in standard levels of contrast, brightness and sharpness.

The Energy Saver feature changes settings on the TV to reduce power consumption.

Displays the optimum picture for movie, game.

Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu

Expert is ISF-certified and provided for picture tuning experts. (ISF logo can only be used on ISF-certified TV units.)

ISFccc : Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Control

Depending on the input signal, the 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 dramatic.

To fine-tune picture mode

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Mode Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint / Colour Temp.

First select a Picture Mode of your choice.

Backlight

Contrast

Brightness

Sharpness

Adjusts the display brightness by varying the brightness of the LCD panel.

Adjusts the difference between bright and dark regions of the screen.

Adjusts the overall screen brightness.

Adjusts the sharpness of the borders between bright and dark.

Colour	Adjusts the colours on the screen darker or lighter.
Tint	Adjusts the red/green colour balance.
Colour Temp.	Adjusts the overall tone of colours to warm or cool.

Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.

To set advanced control

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Mode Advanced control/Expert Control

Calibrates the screen for each picture mode or adjusts picture settings for a special screen.

First select a Picture Mode of your choice.

Dynamic Contrast	Adjusts the contrast to the optimal level according to the
	brightness of the image.
Dynamic Colour	Adjusts colours for more natural-looking colours.

Preferred Colour

Super Resolution

Gamma

Colour Gamut

Edge Enhancer

xvYCC

Skin Colour : Skin colour spectrum can be separately set to implement the skin colour as defined by the user.

Grass Colour : Natural colour spectrum (meadows, hills, etc.) can be separately set.

Sky Colour : Sky colour is set separately.

Provides a crystal-clear picture by improving the details in areas where the picture is blurry or unclear.

Sets the gradation curve according to the output of the picture signal in relation to the input signal.

Selects the range of colours that can be expressed.

Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video.

[Depending on model] Expresses richer colours.

Colour Filter

Expert Pattern

White Balance

Colour

Management

System

Filters a specific colour spectrum in RGB colours to finetune colour saturation and hue accurately.

Patterns used for expert adjustment.

Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired.

In Expert mode, detailed fine-tuning can be set via the Method / Pattern etc.

This is a function used by experts when they adjust colours using a test pattern of six colours (Red / Green / Blue / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow) without affecting other colour areas. For normal images, adjustments may not result in noticeable colour changes.

Depending on input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.

To set additional picture options

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Mode Picture Option

Adjusts detailed setting for images.

Noise Reduction

MPEG Noise

Reduction

Black Level

Real Cinema

Reduces screen noise in the video.

Reduces noise caused by compressing digital video.

Adjusts the brightness or darkness of the screen to suit the black level of the picture input using the degree of darkness (black level) of the screen.

Optimizes the screen for movie viewing.

	Eye Care	[Depending on model]
		Adjusts screen brightness to prevent eye glare.

[Depending on model]

Saves power consumption by adjusting the brightness

Motion Eye Care corresponding to the movement of the image on the screen.

It does not work while watching 3D images.

Depending on input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.

To reset Picture Mode

SMART Settings PICTURE Picture Mode Picture Reset

Resets values customized by the user.

Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset.

SMART Settings PICTURE PictureMode PictureOption

TruMotion

Corrects images to display smoother motion sequences.

Smooth		De-Judder value is set to 3.
Clear		De-Judder value is set to 7.
User		De-Judder can be set manually.
		• De-Judder : This function adjusts juddering of the screen.

If the video signal is 60Hz, TruMotion may not work.

SMART Settings PICTURE PictureMode PictureOption LED Local Dimming

Brightens bright areas and darkens dark areas of the image for maximum contrast and minimum blur while reducing power consumption. [Depending on model]

Off

Low

Medium

High

Turns off LED Local Dimming.

Expresses natural black tones. Uses this setting for viewing movies.

Deepens black tones compared to Low. Uses this setting for regular TV viewing.

Deepens black tones and delivers clearer image than Medium. Perfect for viewing in brightly lit areas.

Setting LED Local Dimming to Medium / High reduces power consumption.