LG 42LW5500 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Problem
Resolution
Cannot control the TV with the 
remote control.
 
y
Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again.
 
y
Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control.
 
y
Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed (  to  ,   to  ).
 
y
Check if the appropriate input mode such as TV or VCR is set for using the 
remote control.
No image display and no sound is 
produced.
 
y
Check if the product is turned on.
 
y
Check if the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
 
y
Check if there is a problem in the wall outlet by connecting other products.
Image appears slowly when the TV 
turns on.
 
y
The image is muted during the product stat up process. This is normal. If the 
image does not appear in a few minutes, unplug the TV for 30 seconds and try 
again. If the image still does not appear, contact the authorized service centre 
in your local area.
Cannot connect external devices.
 
y
Refer to the “Connection overview” and connect an external device.
The TV turns off suddenly.
 
y
Check the power control settings. The power supply may be interrupted.
 
y
Check if the Auto sleep feature is activated in the Time settings.  
Refer to the “Sleep Timer”.
 
y
If there is no signal while the TV is on, the TV will turn off automatically after 15 
minutes of inactivity.
Audio
Problem
Resolution
No sound is produced while images 
are displaying.
 
y
Press 
 + or - button.
 
y
Check if the sound is muted by pressing 
MUTE.
 
y
Scroll to other channels. There may a problem with the broadcast.
 
y
Check if the audio cables are connected properly.
 
y
Check if the TV Speaker feature is activated in the menu option.
No output from one of the speakers
 
y
Adjust Balance in the menu option.
Unusual sound from inside the TV 
is produced.
 
y
A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise 
when the product turns on or off. There is no problem with your product.