Page 1 S50U18 USER’S MANUAL 50” 4K ULTRA HD TELEVISION For technical assistance or troubleshooting please call 1-866-594-5445 or visit www.bolvadigital.com...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Page 4 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. This product complies with all applicable US federal safety requirements, as well as those of the Canadian Standards Association. 1. Cleaning Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean.
Page 5 Safety Instructions 9. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electri- cal Code (U.S.
Page 6 Safety Instructions 16. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine whether the product is in proper operating condition. 17. Wall Mounting The TV should be mounted to a wall only by a professional. The TV may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product .
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................1 Table of Contents ................................5 Introduction ..................................6 Installing the Base .................................7 Remote Control Battery Install .................................8 Overview ..................................9 TV Overview Front Panel ................................. 10 Rear Panel ................................. 11 ............................Connecting External Devices ........................... Getting Started With Webos TV ................................
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction What’s In The Box l l i you up and running with the best possible connection type for your devices. Enjoy! The package includes the following items. Save the carton & packing for future shipping • Remote Control • AAA Batteries (2) •...
Page 9: Installing The Base
Installing the Base Place the TV face down on a soft cloth or cushion. Position base as shown. Insert 4 screws (provided) through the holes in the bottom of the base into the post holes and tighten securely. Do not over-tighten.
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control Battery Install Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries • Turn the remote over and remove • Place two (2) “AAA” batteries into • Replace the cover battery cover. the battery compartment with the “+” and “-“...
Page 11: Overview
Remote Control Overview POWER : ON/OFF. TV : Switch to TV. : Search. CC : Closed Caption selection:ON/OFF/CC On Mute. SUB : Enable/disable subtitles. : Enters the Quick Settings menu. : Selects an input source. 0-9 : Number selection key. : Enter multiple program channel number such as 2-1.
Page 12: Tv Overview
TV Overview Front & Rear Panel IR Receiver soft light illuminates when the television power is on.  1. POWER - Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON/ OFF (power). The screen image will appear within a few seconds, and the LED will turn on. Volume (+VOL-) - Press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons to adjust the volume up or down.
Page 13: Rear Panel
TV Overview Rear Panel Wall Mounting NOTE: You must remove the pedestal before wall mounting. It is recommended that you consult a professional before mounting this TV to a wall. Use VESA l l a mount hardware. Wall mount screws size: 4 x (M5 x 10) ...
Page 14: Connecting External Devices
TV Overview Connecting External Devices DVD player Blu-ray disc player Camcorder PC (HDMI-output)
Page 15: Getting Started With Webos Tv
Getting Started With Webos TV Home Tutorial Using the Home Feature of the webOS TV You can open the Home screen by pressing the button on your remote control. You can combine frequently used apps on a single screen and use whichever you want at any time. Launch Search.
Page 16 Getting Started With Webos TV Manage Home Manage webOS TV Home You can view a list of all apps installed on your TV, change their positions, or delete them. Select the app you want to edit, and press and hold the Wheel (OK) button on the remote control. This will activate the app edit mode.
Page 17 Getting Started With Webos TV Live TV Preparation Watching TV Broadcasting Connect the broadcast antenna to the TV. You can also connect a piece of equipment that can receive broadcasting such as a set-top box instead of the antenna. → →...
Page 18 Getting Started With Webos TV Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network If you configure settings for the network, you can use various services such as online contents and applications. Setting a Wired Network Connect the LAN port of the TV and the router using a LAN cable. The router should be connected to the Internet beforehand.
Page 19 Getting Started With Webos TV Turn on the power of the router connected to the Internet. Press the button on the remote control. → Connection → Network Connection Settings → Wi-Fi Connection. Select When the network search is complete, the list of networks available for connection is shown. Select a network to connect.
Page 20 Getting Started With Webos TV Managing Your LG Account Creating LG Account In Account Management, you can use your email address to create a new LG account. Alternatively, you can create and log in to an LG account using the ID and password of an external service account.
Page 21: Enjoy Live Tv
Enjoy Live TV Making the Most of Live Menu Using Live Menu You can use the relevant features with ease when watching TV broadcasts. Press the LIST button on the remote control. Or press the Wheel (OK) button on the remote control and select Programmes. Programmes : View a list of broadcast content that is currently being broadcast.
Page 22 Enjoy Live TV Viewing Guide Viewing TV Guide You can view programmes and the schedule of each programmes. Press the remote control's LIST button, and select the Guide tab on the left side of the screen. Click on each area, and you can move to the app. You can view information on the programme and broadcaster.
Page 23 Enjoy Live TV Viewing Set-Top Box Guide After connecting the Set-Top Box, you can view programs and the schedule of the Set-Top Box and use the Magic Remote. Some models may not be supported.
Page 24 Enjoy Live TV Checking Programme Info Viewing Program Information During watch the Live broadcast, press the Wheel (OK) button. The Programme Banner appears. Move to the Programmes. To see the details, click the Enjoy Live TV → Making the Most of Live Menu in User Guide. It displays the information about the programme you are watching.
Page 25: Enjoying Content Store
Enjoying Content Store Using Content Store Using Content Store You can download and use apps from various categories such as education, entertainment, lifestyle, news, and games. Press the button on the remote control. Launch Content Store. Depending on the model, the provided contents may differ or some features may be limited. ...
Page 26 Enjoying Content Store Installing Apps You can install various apps on your TV from the Content Store. Press the button on the remote control. Launch Content Store. Select All Apps category shown at the top of the screen. The list of available apps in the selected category will be shown. Select an app to set up from the list.
Page 27 Enjoying Content Store Content Recommendation Content Recommendation You can get content recommendations based on the programme you are watching or TV viewing patterns. If you are watching the TV using a set-top box, you must complete the setup of the universal remote control to use the recommendation feature normally.
Page 28 Enjoying Content Store Content Search Content Search You can receive recommendations for content based on viewing patterns or search by yourself for the content you want. Press the button on the remote control. Launch Search for a variety of content and information using the desired search terms. Returns to the previous screen.
Page 29: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices Using Home Dashboard Using Home Dashboard You can select or control a device (mobile, external device, Home IoT Devices, etc.) connected to the TV. Press the button on the remote control and select Home Dashboard. You can also press and hold the button on the remote control.
Page 30 Connecting External Devices It refreshes the device list. 10. Exit the Home Dashboard. Available settings vary depending on the model or region.
Page 31 Connecting External Devices Connecting Home IoT Devices Connecting Home IoT Devices You can check and control the status of the connected Home IoT Devices. Install LG ThinQ app on your smartphone. Log in to your LG ThinQ account, and register your own LG ThinQ device. Press the button on the remote control and select Home Dashboard.
Page 32 Connecting External Devices You can check the connection guide for Home IoT Devices. You can connect and display the devices registered to your LG ThinQ account. Once the device is connected, the card will be changed to a smaller size and appear at the bottom of the device connection list.
Page 33 Connecting External Devices Connecting Smart Devices Connecting Smart Devices You can use a variety of features by connecting the TV to a smart device. Connecting Your Smart Device to a TV Using the LG ThinQ App Download the LG ThinQ app from the app store of your smart device. You can download the app easily by scanning the QR code.
Page 34 Connecting External Devices Controlling Your TV with the LG ThinQ App You can tap the buttons on your smart device’s screen to control the TV. When watching a broadcast, you can control the programme,volume, etc. or select the external input with voice commands instead of using the remote control.
Page 35 Connecting External Devices Watching Smart Device Screen on TV To See the Mobile Device’s Screen on the TV Enable Screen Share mode on the mobile device. Your TV will be displayed in the list of available devices. Select your TV and request connection. Select Accept in the connection request popup window.
Page 36 Connecting External Devices Playing Sound from a Smart Device through the TV’s Speakers Playing Sound from a Smart Device through the TV’s Speakers Connect a smart device to the TV via Bluetooth to play sound from the smart device through the TV’s speakers. Turn the smart device’s Bluetooth on, then select the TV from the list of devices.
Page 37 Connecting External Devices Connecting USB Connecting USB Connect a USB storage device (USB HDD, USB stick) to the USB port on the TV to enjoy the content files stored on the USB storage device on your TV. Tips for Using a USB Storage Device A USB storage device that has a built-in automatic recognition programme or uses its own driver might ...
Page 38 Connecting External Devices Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing Photos and Videos You can view photos and videos using the Photo & Video app. Press the button on the remote control. Run the Photo & Video app. Select your desired storage device. Select and view your desired photo or video.
Page 39 Connecting External Devices Using Photo Player Selecting a photo in the Photo & Video app runs the photo player. You can view your saved photos. Returns to the entire content list. You can play background music by running the music player. You can zoom in/out of the photos.
Page 40 Connecting External Devices Using Video Player Selecting a video in the Photo & Video app runs the video player. You can view your saved videos. Returns to the entire content list. You can select other content by displaying the playlist while watching a video. You can control basic video playback functions.
Page 41 Connecting External Devices Setting Additional Options You can change subtitle settings. You can set audio tracks. You can set continue watching to resume playing from the last viewed scene. Returns to the basic operation screen.
Page 42 Connecting External Devices Cautions for Video Playback Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. A video file and its subtitle file must be in the same folder. For subtitles to be displayed properly, make sure that the video file and the subtitle file have the same name. Subtitles on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device may not be supported depending on the manufacturer and model.
Page 43 Connecting External Devices Listening to Music Playing Music You can listen to music by using the Music app. Press the button on the remote control. Run the Music app. Select your desired storage device. You can select your desired songs from all of your storage devices and add them to My Playlist. Select your desired music content and enjoy it.
Page 44 Connecting External Devices Using the Music Player You can play music conveniently by selecting the music ﬁles saved in the Music app or by selecting the music player icon during content playback in apps such as Photo & Video. You can play music from the selected storage device. You can set repeat playback and random playback.
Page 45 Connecting External Devices Share Computer Content Watch content saved in your PC on the TV You can enjoy videos/music/photos stored on your PC on the TV when these devices are connected to the same network. Browse the content on your PC to watch on TV (Windows 10) Connect your TV and PC to the same network.
Page 46 Connecting External Devices The Content Share function may not be supported for a router that does not support multi-cast. For more  information, refer to the user guide that came with your router or contact the manufacturer. Captions are only supported on some connected devices. ...
Page 47: Making The Most Of Smart Tv
Making The Most Of Smart TV Surﬁng the Internet on TV Using the Web Browser You can enter the website when you input the web address on the URL bar. If you input the search word, it will find the information about search word base on the search engine. Press the button on the remote control.
Page 48 Making The Most Of Smart TV → Settings → Show Recommended If you do not want Recommended Sites to be displayed, set Sites to Off. Recommended Sites may vary by country and is only available in certain countries. The Web Browser app on your TV is a browser for TV, so it may work differently than the browser for ...
Page 49 Making The Most Of Smart TV Changing Web Browser Settings → Settings at the top of the Web Browser app. Select On Startup When starting the Web Browser app, you can set the app to operate in one of Open the New Tab page/ Continue where I left off/Home page: custom websites.
Page 50 Making The Most Of Smart TV Private Browsing If set to On, a history of website visits will not be stored. Do Not Track You can request to not leave a history of your visit on the website. The operation may vary depending on the policy of the website.
Page 51 Making The Most Of Smart TV Live Plus Using the Live Plus Function Live Plus provides an enhanced viewing experience related to the content you're watching including looking at additional information, participating in events, interacting with advertisements, etc. Press the button on the remote control.
Page 52: Settings
Settings Quick Settings To Use Setting Function Quickly Displays a set of light-weight controls quickly and simply such as Picture Mode, Sound Out, Sleep Timer and so on. Press the button on the remote control. You can set Picture Mode. You can set Sound Mode.
Page 53 Settings Picture Picture Mode Selecting Picture Mode → → Picture Picture Mode Settings → Picture Mode Select the picture mode that is best suited to your viewing environment, preferences or video type. Select a picture mode. By adjusting and setting each item in more detail based on the mode, your video is better optimised for its characteristics.
Page 54 Settings Cinema Suitable picture for HDR video signal. Game Suitable picture for gameplay. Depending on the input signal, the available picture modes may be different. When watching online service content, the Picture Mode may be changed to match the content being shown.
Page 55 Settings Picture Mode Settings Fine-Tuning Picture Mode → → Picture → Picture Mode Settings This feature allows you to adjust the selected picture mode in detail. Backlight Controls the level of screen brightness by adjusting the backlight. The closer to 100 the brighter. Decrease the Backlight to reduce energy consumption.
Page 56 Settings Resetting Picture Mode → → Picture → Picture Mode Settings → Reset If you want to reset the image settings to the factory defaults after configuring the image settings, select reset for each image mode.
Page 57 Settings Advanced Controls Setting the Advanced Control Options → → Picture → Picture Mode Settings → Advanced Controls Dynamic Contrast Corrects the difference between the bright and dark areas of the screen for optimal results depending on the brightness of the picture. Dynamic Color To make the image more colorful and lively adjust the Color and saturation of the picture.
Page 58 Settings Picture Options Setting Picture Options → → Picture → Picture Mode Settings → Picture Options Noise Reduction Removes small dots that stand out so as to make the image clean. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the dark parts of images. Select High for a bright screen or select Low for a dark screen.
Page 59 Settings Aspect Ratio Settings Setting the Screen Size → → Picture → Aspect Ratio Settings → Aspect Ratio You can change the screen size according to the type of content you are watching. 16:9 Displays an aspect ratio of 16:9. Original Changes the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 depending on the input video signal.
Page 60 Settings View Screen with Just Scan → → Picture → Aspect Ratio Settings → Just Scan If you turn this feature On, you can view the content in the aspect ratio that is in the broadcast signal or content source. If the edge of the screen is not clean, please turn it Off. If set to Auto, the feature switches between On or Off status depending on the information contained in the video signal The items that can be selected may vary depending on the current input.
Page 61 Settings Energy Saving To Use Energy Saving Feature → → Picture Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness. Turns off the Energy Saving mode. Minimum / Medium / Maximum Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode Screen Off Screen is turned off and only sound is played. Press any button except the power and the volume buttons to turn the screen back on.
Page 62 Settings Eye Comfort Mode To Use Eye Comfort Mode Feature → → Picture → Additional Settings → Eye Comfort Mode The colour temperature will be adjusted to reduce eye fatigue. The colour temperature of your TV screen is adjusted. Turns off the Eye Comfort Mode Some models may not be supported.
Page 63 Settings Instant Game Response Using Instant Game Response → → Picture → Additional Settings → Instant Game Response Set the HDMI port connected to the device to be On to enjoy games with the optimal video for the game. If the connected device does not support this function, it may not work properly. Set the HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Colour feature to On for the HDMI terminal connected to the gaming ...
Page 64 Settings AMD FreeSync Premium Using AMD FreeSync Premium → → Picture → Additional Settings → AMD FreeSync Premium This reduces screen cracking and video lagging during game play. To use the AMD FreeSync Premium feature, the HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Colour of the corresponding ...
Page 65 Settings Sound Sound Mode Settings → → Sound → Sound Mode Settings Sound Mode You can select the most suitable sound mode for each genre. Standard : Optimises the sound for all types of content.  Cinema : Optimises the sound for cinemas. ...
Page 66 Settings Sound Out Setting Sound Out → → Sound → Sound Out When Instant Game Response is set to On, audio delays may occur if you set Sound Out to WiSA  Speakers/Optical/HDMI ARC. → → Sound → Additional Settings → HDMI Switch to Internal TV Speaker or change Input Audio Format to PCM.
Page 67 Settings You can wirelessly connect the TV to the WiSA Speakers to enjoy high-quality sound. Select to adjust detailed settings for WiSA Speakers. Some models may not be supported.  To use the WiSA speakers, you need to connect the exclusive dongle. ...
Page 68 Settings Wired Headphones + Internal TV Speaker Audio is played through the TV’s internal speakers and the Wired Headphones simultaneously. Some models may not be supported. If you connect the wired headphones while the TV is powered on, it automatically detects the wired headphones and redirects audio through them.
Page 69 Settings TV Installation Type TV Installation Type → → Sound → Additional Settings → TV Installation Type This mode optimises the sound based on the TV setup. Stand Select this if the TV is installed in stand-type. Wall-mounted Select this if the TV is installed in wall-mounted type. This setting is only available for Internal TV Speaker ...
Page 70 Settings Volume Mode Setting Volume Mode → → Sound → Additional Settings → Volume Mode Auto Volume Click On to adjust the volume automatically for different broadcasting companies so you can always listen to channels at the desired volume, even after switching the channels. Volume Increase Amount Select Low/Medium/High to adjust the volume range.
Page 71 Settings AV Sync Adjustment Adjusting AV Synchronization → → Sound → Additional Settings → AV Sync Adjustment Adjusts the synchronization of the sound from the speaker that is working. The closer to , the slower the audio output. If you select Bypass, Outputs the broadcast signals or the sound from external devices without any audio delay.
Page 72 Settings HDMI Input Audio Format HDMI Input Audio Format → → Sound → Additional Settings → HDMI Input Audio Format You can set the audio format for each HDMI input. When the voice delivered through the HDMI port is not synchronized, set it to PCM.
Page 73 Settings LG Sound Sync LG Sound Sync → → Sound → Additional Settings → LG Sound Sync Connect the LG Sound Sync device to the optical digital input port and set Sound Out to Optical. By setting this feature to On, you can adjust the volume of the connected LG Sound Sync device using a TV remote control.
Page 74 Settings Digital Sound Out Setting Digital Sound Out → → Sound → Additional Settings → Digital Sound Out You can configure the Digital Sound Out settings. This setting is only available when Settings All Settings icon Sound → Sound Out is set to Optical/ ...
Page 75 Settings Channels Auto Tuning Automatically Setting Up Programme → → Channels → Channel Tuning → Auto Tuning This function automatically searches and remembers channels that are available for viewing. If the Antenna or Cable is not connected properly, channels are not added. ...
Page 76 Settings Manual Tuning To Use Manual Programme Tuning → → Channels → Channel Tuning → Manual Tuning This function is for manually searching and saving channels. You can check the signal strength of digital broadcasting...
Page 77 Settings Channel Manager Edit Channel You can edit the selected channels from all the stored channels or add/delete them to/from the favorite channels. Edit All Channels List → → Channels → Channel Manager → Edit All Channels You can lock or unlock the selected channels from all the stored channels or you can set them to be skipped when switching channels.
Page 78 Settings Edit Favorite Channels List → → Channels → Channel Manager → Edit Favourites You can add/delete desired channels to/from the favorite channels, change their positions, etc. Select the desired channels from the all channels list and press the button to add them to the favorite channels list.
Page 79 Settings LG Channels Watching Internet Channel You can watch real-time broadcasts through this service over the Internet. You can see information on new Internet Channels or manage the channels you like in LG Channels. To see the details, click the Enjoy Live TV → Watching Internet Channel (LG Channels) in User Guide. Some models may not be supported.
Page 80 Settings Connection TV Name Setting the TV Name → → Connection → TV Name You can use the screen keyboard to set the name for the smart TV to be used on the network. Up to 25 characters can be entered in case of English alphabet. ...
Page 81 Settings Network Connection Settings Network Connection Settings → → Connection → Network Connection Settings If you configure settings for the network, you can use various services such as online contents and applications. Setting a Wired Network Select Wired Connection (Ethernet). If the router connected to the network supports the DHCP feature, connecting the TV and router by wire will automatically connects to the network.
Page 82 Settings The IPv6 setup does not support Edit.  For more information on how to connect to the network, see Getting Started with webOS TV→  Connecting to the Network in User Guide.
Page 83 Settings Device Connection Settings Device Connection Settings → → Connection → Device Connection Settings You can link the information about the devices connected to the TV and configure settings related to operations. Auto Device Detection It automatically sets to enable you to control the devices connected via the HDMI with the Magic Remote. SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) With a single remote control, you can easily manage various devices such as a soundbar or set-top box connected to a TV with HDMI.
Page 84 Settings Mobile Connection Management Mobile Connection Management → → Connection → Mobile Connection Management You can set to use a smart device connected to the TV to control the TV or manage the connection history. TV On With Mobile If Turn on via Wi-Fi or Turn on via Bluetooth is set to On, you can turn on your TV using an application that supports TV On With Mobile.
Page 85 Settings General AI Service Setting the AI Service → → General → AI Service You can enable the recommended services based on the usage history. Voice Recognition Help and Settings You can change settings related to the speech recognition features, such as turning Voice Response on and off.
Page 86 Settings Language Configuring Language Settings → → General → Language You can choose the menu language displayed on the screen and the audio language of the digital broadcast. Menu Language You can select one of the menu languages to be displayed on the screen. The language for the speech recognition will be automatically set to the selected language for the menu.
Page 87 Settings Location Setting the Location → → General → Location You can change the location setting of your Smart TV. Service Area Zip Code This function is used to set the broadcast location of the TV by entering your zip code. Services Country If you haven't selected Set Automatically, you can select the country manually.
Page 88 Settings Time Time → → General → Time You can check the time or configure related settings. Set Automatically The TV time is automatically set to the time of digital broadcasting information sent from the broadcasting station or the time sent from the server. Time / Date / Time Zone You can manually set the time and date if the automatically set current time is incorrect.
Page 89 Settings Power Off Timer Set Power Off Timer to On. The TV is turned off at the set time. Time : Set the time at which to turn the TV off. Timer Repeat : Set the day of the week. Set the option to None to operate the feature only once. 4 Hours Auto Power Off If you do not press any button for 4 hours after the TV is turned on by a feature such as Power On Timer, the TV will be turned off automatically.
Page 90 Settings TV Rating Locks Enabling TV Rating Locks Press the button on the remote control. → General → Safety. Select Set Safety to On. Select the TV Program Locks. TV Lock Locks the TV shows you do not want your children to watch. In addition, locks the TV shows of your choice based on ratings by using the parental control function (V-Chip).
Page 91 Settings Downloadable Rating This function is only enabled when the TV receives the Region5 rated data. The name of the rating option may differ. Supported only in the digital mode. The initial password is set as “0000”. Some models may not be supported...
Page 92 Settings Channel Locks Enabling Channel Locks Blocks the channels that contain inappropriate contents for children. The channels can be selected but the screen is blank and the audio is muted. To watch a locked channel, enter the password. Press the button on the remote control.
Page 93 Settings Application Locks Enabling Application Locks You can lock or unlock the application. Press the Settings button on the remote control. Select All Settings icon General Safety. Set Safety to On. Select the Application Locks. Select the Applications to lock. The initial password is set as “0000”.
Page 94 Settings Input Locks Enabling Input Locks You can lock or unlock the Inputs. Press the button on the remote control. Select → General → Safety. Set Safety to On. Select the Input Locks. Select the Inputs to lock. The initial password is set as “0000”. ...
Page 95 Settings Reset Password Reset Password → → General → Safety → Reset Password Set or change the password for the TV. The initial password is set as “0000”.  Resetting a Lost Password If you lose the password you set, you can reset it as follows: Press the button on the remote control.
Page 96 Settings Account Management Managing Your LG Account In Account Management, you can use your email address to create a new LG account. For more information, see Getting Started with webOS TV →Account Management in User Guide.
Page 97 Settings Home Settings Home Settings → → General → Home Settings Home Auto Launch You can set Home to launch automatically when turning on the TV. Home Promotion You can turn on or off the advertisements on the Home screen. The configurable items differ depending on model.
Page 98 Settings Settings Help To Use Settings Help → → General Additional → Settings Settings Help If you select the setting menus, you will see the hints of the settings. Turn on/off description box in Settings.
Page 99 Settings Menu Transparency Setting up Menu Transparency → → General → Additional Settings → Menu Transparency By setting this feature to On, you can make some of the menus (e.g. Live Menu, Search, etc.) transparent.
Page 100 Settings Screen Saver Using the Screen Saver → → General → Additional Settings → Screen Saver When the currently displayed app has not received any user input for an hour, it will be replaced by a Screen Saver Setting the Screen Saver feature to Off, maintains the same display for an extended period, which may ...
Page 101 Settings No Signal Image Configuring the Screen When There Is No Signal → → General → Additional Settings → No Signal Image You can turn on or off the image displayed when there is no signal. On: The default image is displayed if there is no signal. Off: The No Signal message is displayed if there is no signal.
Page 102 Settings Power saving Mode Using Power Saving Mode → → General → Additional Settings → Power Saving Mode Set power options to reduce energy consumption. HDD Power Saving Mode If you set the mode to On, the USB HDD connected to the TV will go into power-saving mode when it has been left unattended for an extended period of time.
Page 103 Settings Quick Start+ TV Power Setting → → General → Additional Settings → Quick Start+ This setting puts your TV in standby mode when it’s turned off so it will start up more quickly the next time it’s turned on. Set Quick Start+ to On.
Page 104 Settings Standby Light To Set Power Indicator → → General → Additional Settings → Standby Light You can turn the standby light on or off. Some models may not be supported. ...
Page 105 Settings Advertisement Advertisement → → General → Additional Settings → Advertisement If your TV is connected to the Internet, webOS may use a frequency capping cookie to keep track of the number of times an ad is shown on your TV. This information is used to help limit the number of times the same ad is displayed.
Page 106 Settings Accessibility Audio Description To Use Audio Guidance → → Accessibility → Audio Guidance If Audio Guidance is set to On, audio guides will be provided in various situations, such as when you change channels, adjust the volume or change settings and input signals. Speed Adjust the speed of spoken guide.
Page 107 Settings TV Power Sound TV Power Sound → → Accessibility → TV Power Sound This feature lets you turn on/off the sound effects that you hear when your TV is switched on or off. Some models may not be supported. ...
Page 108 Settings High Contrast Changing the Menu to High-Contrast Screen → → Accessibility → High Contrast When this feature is set to On, it adjusts the background of some of the menus on the screen and font colours to highlight the contrast between the light and dark areas.
Page 109 Settings Grayscale Grayscale → → Accessibility → Grayscale Change the colour of the menu on the screen to black and white tone to make its ambiguity very clear. Set to...
Page 110 Settings Invert Colours Invert Colours → → Accessibility → Invert Colours To enhance the visibility of the menus on the screen, you can invert and calibrate certain colours in some menus. Set to On.
Page 111 Settings Closed Caption To Set Closed Caption → → Accessibility → Closed Caption View closed captions when the TV station provides closed captioned programming. Program closed captions work only on digital/analog broadcasts or external input. (AV IN port is available in certain models only.) Change Closed Caption to On and select caption setting.
Page 112 Settings Support Software Update Software Update → → Support → Software Update Uses software update to check and obtain the latest version. Allow Automatic Updates If set to On, updates will be proceeded automatically without asking when there is a new update after a version check.
Page 113 Settings TV Information TV Information → → Support → TV Information You can view information including Model, Serial Number, Device Name.
Page 114 Settings Notifications Using Notifications → → Support → Notifications You can view all notifications from TV apps and service at the same time. You can view and delete each notification message. For notifications that support shortcuts, you can go directly to that app or website. You can check the details by selecting the desired item.
Page 115 Settings Additional Settings Additional Settings → → Support → Additional Settings User Agreements These are the terms and conditions for privacy for the use of Smart TV-related services. Legal Notice It's a legal notice for services provided via TV. Open Source Software Notice You can view the instructions for each item.
Page 116 Settings Reset to Initial Settings Restoring the Default Settings → → Support → Reset to Initial Settings Return TV to its initial settings. This will revert all settings to their default values. After reset, the TV will automatically turn off and on. If Safety is set to On, you should type the password to Reset to Initial Settings.
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Perform Check-up with the Quick Help Perform Check-up with the Quick Help When the TV malfunctions, you can get help to solve the problem. → Support→Quick Help. Press button on the remote control and select You can also long-press the number 9 button of the remote control to run the Quick Help. Optimisation Settings You can automatically check the overall status of your TV and view and change the recommended setting values.
Page 118 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power/Remote Control Issues Troubleshooting Power/Remote Control Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. I cannot turn on the TV. Please make sure your TV power plug is correctly connected to the outlet. ...
Page 119 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Screen Issues Troubleshooting Screen Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. If you are using a set-top box, turn it off, and then turn it back on. Make sure that the set-top box is correctly connected to your TV.
Page 120 Troubleshooting If you are using a set-top box, consult its supplier.  When HDMI input is in use, a vertical solid line or colour blurring appears on the upper/lower/left/ right edges of the screen. → → Picture → Aspect Ratio Settings → Just Scan ...
Page 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound Issues Troubleshooting Sound Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following. There may not be a problem with the product. If you are using a set-top box, turn it off, and then turn it back on. Make sure that the set-top box is correctly connected to your TV.
Page 122 Troubleshooting The sound does not work or only the background music is played in some programs. (Programs produced for export by broadcasting companies) Wheel (OK) →  Set your language preference in Audio Language.
Page 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PC Connection Issues Troubleshooting PC Connection Issues → Edit in the upper right corner of Home Press and hold the button on your remote control. Select Dashboard. In the Edit mode, set the icon of the HDMI terminal connected to the PC to PC to apply the video and aspect ratio settings that are aligned with the PC.
Page 124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Movie Playback Issues Troubleshooting Movie Playback Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. For more information about supported files, see Supported Video Files from Connecting External Devices → Viewing Photos and Videos in User Guide.
Page 125 Troubleshooting → Select in the control panel at the bottom of the video playback screen and change the Code Page value. If you play a video file stored on another device by using the content sharing feature, subtitles may not be ...
Page 126 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Network Connection Issues Troubleshooting Network Connection Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. You can check the network connection status as shown below. →...
Page 127 Troubleshooting When X appears next to DNS Check the AP (Router) or consult your Internet service provider.  Unplug the router/cable modem from the wall outlet, wait 10 seconds and reconnect it.  Initialize (Reset) the AP (Router) or cable modem. ...
Page 128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting LG Account Issues Troubleshooting LG Account Issues I’ve signed up for the membership on TV. Do I have to sign up again on the website (www.lgappstv.com)? You can use the website with the membership information that you used when signing up on TV. You can use the website by logging in to the website with the ID and password you used when signing up on TV, entering additional information and completing the email verification process.
Page 129 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Contents Issues Troubleshooting Contents Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. I cannot see any content in HOME. You may not be able to see the content if the service country setting has been changed. Change to the ...
Page 130 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internet Browser Issues Troubleshooting Internet Browser Issues If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following: There may be no problem with the product. Some parts of a particular website are not visible when I am using the Internet. The Web Browser supports only HTML5 media and not Flash Plug-in.
Page 131: Specifications
UHD LED 50” Diagonal 16:9 480p/720p/1080i/1080p/2160p 3840x2160 5000:1 178° 178° 16.7M 130W 2 x 8W 43.8” (W) x 25.4” (H) x 3.5” (D) 18 lbs Weight (may vary 10%) Composite Video HDMI CABLE-ANTENNA Optical Earphone RJ45...
Page 132 Damage to any external media such as DVD, CD, and/or USB or other memory devices are not covered nor is the cost incurred in shipping the unit for warranty repair. Under no circumstances shall BOLVA be liable for any loss (direct, indirect, incidental, foreseen, unforeseen, special or consequential) or for any damage arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this product.

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