OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. EG91** www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH ENG 3 LICENSES 27 USING THE USER GUIDE 3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 28 MAINTENANCE 28 28 28 Cleaning your TV - Screen, frame, cabinet and stand - Power cord 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 SPECIFICATIONS 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 - Viewing 3D Imaging (Only 3D Models) 11 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 11 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 11 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 Unpacking Separate purchase Parts and buttons - Using the joystick button Lifting and
LICENSES / OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION 3 LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. ENGLISH ENG OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE INFORMATION To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge. com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If any of the following occur, unplug the product immediately and contact your local service centre. ENGLISH ENG • 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. If water or another substance enters the product (like a AC adapter, power cord, TV), disconnect the power cord and contact the service centre immediately.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 CAUTION 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH ENG 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. 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. Please follow the installation instructions below to prevent the product from overheating.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When moving or unpacking the product, work in pairs because the product is heavy. Otherwise, this may result in injury. Displaying a still image (e.g., broadcasting channel logo, on-screen menu, scene from a video game or computer screen) for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in retention of the image, which is known as image sticking. It can remain for long time or never disappear. The warranty does not cover the product for image sticking.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Viewing 3D Imaging (Only 3D Models) WARNING Viewing Environment ENGLISH ENG • Viewing Time -- When watching 3D contents, take 5 - 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.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE / ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 11 NOTE • • • • • INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 2 3 Open the package and make sure all the accessories are included. Connect an external device to the TV set. Make sure the network connection is available. You can use the TV network functions only when the network connection is made. * If the TV is turned on for the first time after it was shipped from the factory, initialization of the TV may take a few minutes.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Magic remote, Batteries (AA) (See p. 26) Component gender cable (See p. 23) Stand Body / Stand Base (See p. 17) Owner’s manual Composite gender cable (See p. 23, 24) Stand Screw 4 EA, M4 x L20 (See p. 17) Cinema 3D glasses The number of 3D glasses may differ depending on the model or country. Cable Holder (See p.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 13 Separate purchase 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Screen ENGLISH ENG Speakers Joystick Button1 Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator 1 Joystick Button - This button is located below the TV screen.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 15 Using the joystick button You can operate the TV by pressing the button or moving the joystick left, right, up, or down. Basic Functions When the TV is turned off, place your finger on the joystick button and press it once and release it. Power Off When the TV is turned on, place your finger on the joystick button and press it once for a few seconds and release it. All running apps will close, and any recording in progresswill stop.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the TV Please note the following advice to prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged and for safe transportation regardless of its type and size. • 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. ENGLISH ENG CAUTION • Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in damage to the screen.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the TV 3 Image shown may differ from your TV. Attaching the stand ENGLISH ENG 1 Packing Brace Stand Cover 1 When assembling the stand, lay the front screen Protective Package included in the product box on a table or flat surface and then place the TV screen face down on the Protective Package. 4 EA M4 x L20 4 CAUTION • Do not lift your TV without the stand. The protruding Joystick Button may be damaged.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table 5 1 Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a table. -- Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. Stand Cover ENGLISH ENG 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Cover Holder CAUTION • Insert the Cover Holder of the Stand Cover into the holes until it clicks. Press the Stand Cover gently so that the nonwoven fabric inside is attached tightly.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Securing the TV to a wall (This feature is not available for all models.) 19 Mounting on a wall 10 cm 10 cm 1 2 3 Insert and tighten the eye-bolts, or TV brackets and bolts on the back of the TV. -- If there are bolts inserted at the eye-bolts position, remove the bolts first. Mount the wall brackets with the bolts to the wall. Match the location of the wall bracket and the eye-bolts on the rear of the TV. Connect the eye-bolts and wall brackets tightly with a sturdy rope.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING CAUTION ENGLISH ENG • Disconnect the power first, and then move or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may occur. • If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. • Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the TV and void your warranty. • Use the screws and wall mounts that meet the standard.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS This section on MAKING CONNECTIONS mainly uses diagrams for the EG91** models. Antenna Connection Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an RF cable (75 Ω). VHF Antenna UHF Antenna ENGLISH ENG Connect various external devices to the TV and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information of external device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device.
MAKING CONNECTIONS HDMI connection NOTE Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the HDMI cable as shown. ENGLISH ENG (*Not Provided) HDMI DVD / Blu-Ray / PC / HD Cable Box / HD STB ARC (Audio Return Channel) • An external audio device that supports SIMPLINK and ARC must be connected using HDMI/DVI IN 3 (ARC) port.
MAKING CONNECTIONS DVI to HDMI connection Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with the DVI-HDMI cable as shown. To transmit an audio signal, connect an audio cable. 23 Component connection Transmits analogue video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with a component gender cable as shown.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Composite connection Audio connection Transmits analogue video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV with a composite gender cable as shown. You may use an external audio system instead of the built-in speaker. Digital optical audio connection ENGLISH ENG Transmits a digital audio signal from the TV to an external device. Connect the external device and the TV with the optical audio cable as shown.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 25 USB connection Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory, external hard drive or a USB memory card reader to the TV and access the Smart Share menu to use various multimedia files. ENGLISH ENG HDD (*Not Provided) HUB (*Not Provided) USB (*Not Provided) NOTE • Some USB Hubs may not work. If a USB device connected using a USB Hub is not detected, connect it to the USB IN port on the TV directly. • Connect the external power source if your USB is needed.
MAGIC REMOTE FUNCTIONS MAGIC REMOTE FUNCTIONS ENGLISH ENG When the message “Magic Remote battery is low. Change the battery.” is displayed, replace the battery. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AA) matching and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover. Be sure to point the remote control toward the remote control sensor on the TV. To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.
MAGIC REMOTE FUNCTIONS / USING THE USER GUIDE Registering magic remote How to register the magic remote To use the Magic Remote, first pair it with your TV. 1 Put batteries into the Magic Remote and turn the TV on. Wheel (OK) on * If the TV fails to register the Magic Remote, try again after turning the TV off and back on. How to deregister the magic remote Press and hold the (BACK) and (HOME) buttons at the same time for five seconds, to unpair the Magic Remote with your TV.
MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Cleaning your TV ENGLISH ENG Clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION • 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.
SPECIFICATIONS 29 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. Thickness Depth Dimensions (W x H x T(D)) Weight ENGLISH ENG EG91** 55EG9100-CB MODELS With stand (mm) 1225 x 760 x 208 Without stand (mm) 1225 x 719 x 48.9(87.3) With stand (kg) 15.0 Without stand (kg) 12.
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.
OWNER’S MANUAL EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Please read this manual carefully before operating the set and retain it for future reference. www.lg.
2 KEY CODES ENGLISH ENG KEY CODES • This feature is not available for all models.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 3 • Image shown may differ from your TV. Connect the USB to Serial converter/RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the product’s functions externally. Note: The type of control port on the TV can be different between model series. * Please be advised that not all models support this type of connectivity. * Cable is not provided.
USB USB IN IN 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP (PC) (PC) (TV) (TV) RS-232C IN (CONTROL SERVICE) • You need to purchase the phone-jack to RS-232 cable required for &the connection between the PC and the TV, which is specified in the manual. RS-232C IN (PC) (PC) (CONTROL & SERVICE) * For other models, connect to the USB port. * The connection interface may differ from your TV.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 5 • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None ENGLISH ENG Communication Parameters • Stop bit : 1 bit • Communication code : ASCII code • Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Command reference list (Depending on model) COMMAND1 COMMAND2 DATA (Hexadecimal) 01. Power* k a 00 to 01 02. Aspect Ratio k c (p.7) 03. Screen Mute k d (p.7) k e 00 to 01 k f 00 to 64 06. Contrast k g 00 to 64 07. Brightness k h 00 to 64 08.
6 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ENGLISH ENG Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [Command 1] : First command to control the TV. (j, k, m or x) [Command 2] : Second command to control the TV. [Set ID] : You can adjust the [Set ID] to choose desired monitor ID number in option menu. Adjustment range in TV is 1 to 99. If [Set ID] value is selected to ‘0’, every connected set can be controlled.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 7 01. Power (Command: k a) ►► To control Power *On or Off of the set. Transmission[k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 : Power Off 01 : *Power On Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] ►► To Show TV is Power On or *Off Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * Similarly, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement feedback presents status about each function. 02.
8 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ENGLISH ENG Data Min : 00 to Max : 64 * (Depending on model) Ack [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 09. Tint (Command: k j) ►► To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Red : 00 to Green : 64 Ack [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 10. Sharpness (Command: k k) ►► To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE menu.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 0 0 5th Band 0 0 1 0 1 20(decimal) Acknowledgement [v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * It depends on model, and can adjust when sound mode is EQ adjustable value. 19. Energy Saving (Command: j q) ►► To reduce the power consumption of the TV. You can also adjust Energy Saving in PICTURE menu.
10 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ENGLISH ENG Number - 22 : Antenna TV (DTV) – Don’t Use Physical Channel Number - 26 : Cable TV (CADTV) - Don’t Use Physical Channel Number - 46 : Cable TV (CADTV) – Use Major Channel Number Only (One Part Channel) Two bytes are available for each major and minor channel data, but usually the low byte is used alone (high byte is 0). * Tune Command Examples: 1. Tune to the Analog cable (NTSC) channel 35.
EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ►► To select input source for main picture. Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 : DTV 01 : CADTV 02 : Satellite DTV 10 : ATV ISDB-BS (Japan) 03 : ISDB-CS1 (Japan) 04 : ISDB-CS2 (Japan) 11 : CATV O 01 X X X 02 X X X 03 X O O [Data03][x] [t][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data00][x] 40 : Component1 60 : RGB 41 : Component2 90 : HDMI1 92 : HDMI3 91 : HDMI2 93 : HDMI4 26.
12 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ENGLISH ENG 27. Auto Configure (Command: j u) (Depending on model) ►► To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. It works only in RGB (PC) mode.
