LG 42LW5500 Owner's Manual

This TV can display in 3D via 3D broadcasting or 

when the TV is connected to a compatible device, 

such as a Blu-ray 3D Player. The viewer must 

wear compatible 3D glasses in order to see these 

images in 3D format.

 

 

 

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We recommend that you maintain a distance 
of at least twice the screen diagonal length 
when watching 3D videos.

 

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To watch the TV in 3D, you must put on your 

3D glasses. For best results, you should 

wear LG Brand 3D glasses. The 3D imaging 

may not display properly when using another 

brand of 3D glasses. Please see the 3D 

glasses manual for instructions on how to 

use the 3D glasses. 

 

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When watching 2D images, it is recommend-

ed to take off the 3D glasses. If you watch 

2D images with the 3D glasses on, you may 

see distorted images. 

 

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If you watch the 3D imaging too closely or 

for a long period of time, it may harm your 

eyesight.

 

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Watching the TV or playing video games that 

incorporate 3D imaging with the 3D glasses 

for a long period of time can cause drowsi-

ness, headaches or fatigue to you and/or 

your eyes. If you have a headache, or other-

wise feel fatigued or drowsy, stop watching 

the TV and have a rest.

 

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Pregnant woman, seniors, persons with 

heart problems or persons who experience 

frequent drowsiness should refrain from 

watching 3D TV.

 

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Some 3D imaging may cause you to duck 

or dodge the image displayed in the video. 

Therefore, it is best if you do not watch 3D 

TV near fragile objects or near any objects 

that can be knocked over easily.

 

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Please prevent children under the age of 5 

from watching 3D TV. It may affect their vi-

sion development.

 

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Warning for photosensitization seizure: 

Some viewers may experience a seizure or 

epilepsy when exposed to certain factors, 

including flashing lights or images in TV or 

video games. If you or anybody from your 

family has a history of epilepsy or seizure, 

please consult with your doctor before 

watching 3D TV. 

Also certain symptoms can occur in unspeci-

fied conditions without any previous history. 

If you experience any of the following symp-

toms, immediately stop watching the 3D 

imaging and consult a doctor: dizziness or 

light-headedness, visual transition or altered 

vision, visual or facial instability, such as eye 

or muscle twitching, unconscious action, 

convulsion, loss of conscience, confusion 

or disorientation, loss of directional sense, 

cramps, or nausea. Parents should monitor 

their children, including teenagers, for these 

symptoms as they may be more sensitive to 

the effects of watching 3D TV.

 

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 Risk of photosensitization seizure can be 

reduced with the following actions.

 

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  Take frequent breaks from watching 3D TV.

 

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  For those who have  vision that is differ-

ent in each eye, they should watch the TV 

after taking vision correction measures.

 

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  Watch the TV so that your eyes are on the 

same level as the 3D screen and refrain 

from sitting too closely to the TV.

 

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  Do not watch the 3D imaging when tired 

or sick, and avoid watching the 3D imag-

ing for a long period of time.

 

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  Do not wear the 3D glasses for any other 

purpose than viewing 3D imaging on a 3D 

TV.  

 

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  Some viewers may feel disoriented after 

watching 3D TV. Therefore, after you watch 

3D TV, take a moment to regain awareness 

of your situation before moving.

(Only 3D Models)