What You Need to Know about LCD TV / Plasma TV

What Does the Energy Saving Recommended Logo Mean?

Under the Energy Saving Recommended scheme, only products that meet strict criteria of energy efficiency can carry the Energy Saving Recommended logo.

The criteria of the Energy Saving Recommended scheme are set by an independent panel and reviewed annually. The Energy Saving Trust also tests a percentage of these products to ensure that where there’s a logo, there's a smarter choice.

The Energy Saving Trust aims to make it easy—whatever the product, whatever the labelling system—just look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo.

energy star logo

LG gives its customers the opportunity to participate in greenhouse gas reduction by providing them with products that meet the U.S. government’s Energy Star® standard for energy-saving consumer products.

Energy Star is the U.S. government's international program that encourages the use of energy-saving consumer products. It was formed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992, as part of energy-saving and greenhouse gas reduction efforts. The majority of LG Electronics' products meet the Energy Star standard. For example, the battery charger for handsets produced for the U.S. market fulfills 100% of the Energy Star requirements.

LG and Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics is one of the largest global companies of its kind. For this reason, we feel a social responsibility to take on the environmental issues that arise from the carbon output of our industry. We have implemented, and are continuing to perfect, two independent strategies to reduce our carbon footprint:

1. Develop more environmentally friendly technologies in our factories. 2. Continuously raise the energy efficiency of our products.

LG helps consumers reduce greenhouse gas production by providing them with products that meet the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Recommended standards.

How can I download the applications on my Smart TV from 'LG Apps'?

You can easily sign in and click 'BUY' button if the application which you want to download is free of charge. Otherwise, you can enjoy it by registering your purchase information through online website with using PC.

The LG Design Philosophy for TVs

Design plays a critical role in harmonising technology and human needs. In an effort to predict emerging needs and deliver innovative products to the public, LG has developed a comprehensive design philosophy that boils down to four basic elements: concept, style, interface, and finish.

LG’s Digital Display Innovations

At LG, we design our digital displays with our customers in mind, introducing new products that demonstrate a clear commitment to our core design principles. Broad knowledge and an ongoing commitment to developing next-generation digital display technologies are two of our key advantages over competitors. We are constantly pushing the envelope with innovative designs for LCD and Plasma TVs. For example, in 2008 we launched Scarlet, the world’s slimmest LCD TV at just 44.7mm thick. And we will continue to invest in the next-generation technologies that are redefining our entertainment expectations for the future, such as flexible displays and 3D displays.

LCD TVs

LG LCD TVs are some of the most advanced in the industry. Our LCD TVs can take low-resolution analogue signals to near high-definition levels. They also incorporate 100Hz scanning-technology, doubling the refresh rate and allowing viewers to watch fast-moving action sequences without motion blur. Intelligent Sensor technology optimises brightness and contrast by adapting to the ambient light conditions in the room. Last but not least, LG speaker design provides clear and powerful sound at any volume, for an exhilarating audio experience every time.

Plasma TVs

LG Plasma TVs deliver startling clarity and unprecedented detail, with deeper blacks and superior shadow detail. Our Dual XD Engine produces clear, crisp picture quality, which is further enhanced by a super-bright panel design.

Plasma or LCD? Which is Right for Me?

LCD TVs and Plasma TVs are both sleek, thin, state-of-the-art, and capable of displaying stunning, high-definition picture and sound. But which technology is right for you?

What Is a Plasma Display?

Plasma displays are flat panel TVs that use conductive plasma to produce coloured light. Gas in the plasma state reacts with phosphors in each sub-pixel, to produce vivid colours and ultra-clear picture.

Plasma displays generate their own light to produce a stunning contrast ratio and smoother, crisper, high-motion video. This is one reason why some consumers prefer plasma displays to LCD TVs for watching sports and action movies. Plasma displays are also known for their deep, rich blacks, and incredibly precise colours, making them ideal for watching films—where dark scenes are more common.

For several reasons, many experts consider plasma displays the better choice for home cinema environments. First, plasma displays tend to perform better in light-controlled environments, such as home cinema rooms. Second, plasma displays have a slightly wider viewing angle than LCD TVs, so no matter where you’re sitting in the room, you can still enjoy a precise, vivid picture.

What Is an LCD Display?

LCD displays are digital televisions with a fixed pixel structure. Each pixel has three sub-pixels of red, green, and blue. The image on a flat panel LCD display is generated by a backlight behind the panel. The image goes through a polarising filter and each sub-pixel has tiny crystals that create different levels of brightness.

One advantage of LCD TVs is the wide range of sizes—they start at 15” and go up to 55”. Smaller LCD TVs are offered in both 4:3 and widescreen versions.

LCD displays also offer a great deal of versatility. Their wide size-range allows for a wide price-range, making it easier to find one to fit your budget. Also, since LCD TVs use adjustable backlight technology, the picture won’t wash out in brighter rooms or environments where light conditions can’t be controlled. LCD TVs are also specially designed to perform wonders for video games and computer graphics.

What You Need to Know about HDTV

High-definition television (HDTV) is digital television (DTV) with a much higher resolution than traditional analogue TV. All TV is being switched to digital between now and 2012. (The transition date varies by region.) More information on the transition to digital TV is available at Digital UK.

Digital UK

HDTV: The Future of TV

In the new digital era, broadcasters will offer HD resolution over-the-air, including HD-quality picture and cinema-quality sound that far surpasses the picture and audio quality of the current system.

Networks will continue to broadcast in multiple resolution-formats for some time but, as more and more HD programming becomes available, there will never be shortage of breathtaking digital entertainment for your new HDTV.

Plasma to Fit Every Lifestyle

LG Plasma TVs provide the ultimate viewing experience, with sizes ranging from 42" to 60".

Important Things to Know:

• High-Definition refers to resolution—the number of horizontal lines that can be displayed on the screen—not the technology upon which the TV is based.

• Virtually all TV stations are now broadcasting digitally, with analogue broadcasts expected to end between now and 2012 (depending on the region). To aid in the transition, manufacturers and service providers are producing reasonably priced converters, so that analogue TVs can continue to receive over-the-air signals, even after analogue is a thing of the past. Nonetheless, upgrading to a digital TV is the only way you’ll be able to experience the great benefits of digital broadcasts (such as theater-quality sound and HD picture quality).

• Digital cable is not necessarily HDTV. This is a common misconception. Digital cable is usually analogue-grade television that’s been digitised and sent, via cable, as a digital signal. Digital cable’s picture and audio quality is superior to standard analogue cable, but it is still inferior to breathtaking HD picture and audio.

What Is the Difference Between a Digital TV and an HDTV?

Digital TV

Televisions (the combination of a display and a receiver) in the digital world are known as Digital TVs (DTVs). Digital television eliminates snow, ghosts, and interference, among other benefits.

HDTV

TVs that receive digital TV broadcasts of 720 or more progressive lines (rows of pixels, as measured vertically), are called High-Definition TVs, or HDTVs. High-Definition TV encompasses the following screen resolutions: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. HDTV is the fastest-growing segment of the digital TV (DTV) market—delivering breathtaking pictures and sound.

Why Should I Get HDTV?

There are many reasons to get HDTV, from stunning picture quality, to enhanced programming, to HD sound—not to mention the upcoming national transition to digital.

Picture Quality

Are you invested in the quality of your home entertainment? With HDTV, you’ll enjoy richer colour, deeper blacks, and sharper images when watching your favourite programmes, films, and sports.

Resolution

Both old and new TVs are made up of a series of horizontal lines, which are comprised of tiny dots, called pixels. The number of these lines and dots make up a TV’s "resolution," or picture clarity.

Widescreen

Bring home a bigger, better picture, and cinema-style viewing, with a widescreen TV. In 16:9 format, you’ll enjoy "true" widescreen television and films. Digital widescreen is the future of TV.

Surround Sound

Many high-definition TV programmes are broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound—the same high-fidelity audio found in movie theaters. With an HDTV, you’ll enjoy cinema-quality surround sound in the comfort of your own home.

What is SG type 3D and FPR type 3D?

*SG 3D technology offers 3D image by synchronizing Shutter Glass and 3D picture through wireless transmission.
*FPR (Film Patterned Retarder) 3D technology works via comfortable, non-electronic polarized glasses and a FPR film on the TV panel that makes most of the 3D images. Compared to conventional SG type 3D, FPR is deemed to be the final step towards the ultimately glasses-free, panel-generated 3D TVs of the future.

What is 'FULL LED'?

LG's 'FULL LED' technology is a direct type backlit structure with LEDs covering the entire screen. It is differentiated from edge type which has LEDs only on the 2 edges of the screen. 'LG FULL LED TV' illuminated by LED’s covering the entire screen provide images that are clearer and brighter.

What is 'Full HD'?

'Full HD' content realizes natural colors, detail gradation and smooth color expression. It typically refers to the capability to accept 1080p signal and display it with native resolution of at least 1080 lines, as well as the capability to upscale lower-resolution material to 1080p.

What is OLED TV? Is it a new generational type of TV?

OLED TV, which means 'Organic Light Emitting Diode TV' is a light-emitting diode (LED) TV in which the emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compounds which emit light in response to an electric current. This layer of organic semiconductor material is situated between two electrodes. Generally, at least one of these electrodes is transparent.

An OLED display functions without a backlight. Thus, it can display deep black levels and can be thinner and lighter than liquid crystal displays. In low ambient light conditions such as dark rooms, an OLED screen can achieve a higher contrast ratio than an LCD using either cold cathode fluorescent lamps or the more recently developed LED backlight.

How can I make my favorite applications to be shown on 'Launcher Bar'?

You can push '+' button on the right-hand side, and drag or drop applications what you want to modify the position.

What is 'NANO Lighting Technology'?

'NANO Lighting Technology' with FULL LED enables 'LG NANO FULL LED TV' to provide brighter, clearer and smoother picture quality by evenly spreading the lights from the LEDs with countless reflective dots of NANO particles. In addition to the advanced picture quality, the technology allows for an ultra slim and narrow design by reducing the gap between the panel and LEDs

What is 'Crosstalk Free'?

While our advanced CINEMA 3D glasses eliminate flickering images, our Next Generation 3D panel provides clearer, crosstalk-free images. Enjoy a superior viewing experience with less overlapping images, or dizziness associated with conventional 3D technology.

Can I watch LG CINEMA 3D TV with SG type 3D glasses?

No you cannot.
FPR type 3D TV only interacts with FPR type 3D glasses, as its operating systems is totally different. Therefore if you choose LG CINEMA 3D TV to buy, you should put on your light, battery-free FPR type 3D glasses without electronic waves.

Can I buy more glasses additionally?

You can buy additional 3D glasses for LG CINEMA 3D TV in LG brand shops with affordable price.

How can I convert live TV screen to 3D screen?

If you push '3D' button on your remote control, you can choose 3D image type, and one of the option you can choose is '2D to 3D' which makes your live TV screen to 3D image. LG CINEMA 3D TV's remarkably improved '2D to 3D Conversion' function offers more realistic 3D images at any moment. Enjoy any 2D content in full depth of 3D images.

Compared conventional 3D TV with LG CINEMA 3D TV, which one realizes better 3D effect and images?

LG CINEMA 3D TV will give better 3D experience based on 5 different competitive advantages - More comfortable 3D for eyes, Comfortable 3D glasses with lightweight, battery-free and no electronic waves, Bright and brilliant 3D images, Flexible viewing position and 2D to 3D Conversion, which expands your 3D content to enjoy.

Does LG CINEMA 3D TV support Full HD level picture quality?

Sure it can. LG CINEMA 3D TV provides 3D FULL HD picture quality through an optimum convergence of images for the left- and right-eyes. By providing 540-line images for both the left and right eyes, LG CINEMA 3D TV achieved 1080 full HD tested by Intertek.

What is 'Flicker Free'?

''Flicker' is a flashing effect displeasing to the eye, and it occurs frequently on shuttered glasses type of 3D, as there might be a time gap while wirelessly transmitting the signals. LG's CINEMA 3D technology eliminates this flickering issue shutters from the glasses, allowing you to freely indulge in 3D images for an extended time without dizziness or weariness.

What is '3D Light Boost' Technology?

3D Light Boost' technology indicates a special, thin film covering the screen counteracts any dimness that can occur with 3D images. With this technology, LG CINEMA 3D TV produces almost two times brighter 3D than conventional 3D TVs. Not only for 3D, LG CINEMA 3D TV also produce exceptionally clear and vivid pictures in 2D.

Does LG CINEMA 3D have narrower viewing angle compared to conventional 3D TV?

LG CINEMA 3D TV certainly has wide viewing angle in lateral range as 180° letting viewers can enjoy 3D TV in flexible position together with bigger audiences, compared to the conventional 3D TV which has only 80° lateral range of viewing angle.
There are little concerns on LG CINEMA 3D TV has narrow viewing angle in vertical way. However, considering that viewers usually watch their TVs from an average distance of 2 meters in their living room, even a 20-degree viewing angle would be more than adequate. Our top-bottom viewing angle is certainly wide enough to watch 3D content on TVs at home.

What is 'Magic Motion Remote Control'?

'Magic Motion Remote Control' is the LG's unique next generational technology of input device. Motion-recognized technology makes you to be able to control by shaking your hands only, just like when you move and click a mouse to operate your PC.

How can I type text or website URL with 'Magic Motion Remote Control'?

Virtual keypad will be shown on the screen, and you can click each letter button. Otherwise, you can use 'TV Remote App' for typing text easily.

How can I move the arrow icon on the screen with my remote control?

You can find the arrow icon after grabbing and pushing 'OK' button in your remote control. Just move your hands toward the way you want, the arrow on the screen will move. It would be much easier to use if you consider it as a mouse, an PC accessory.

What is 'TV Remote App', and how can I use it with my smartphone?

If your smartphone is included among iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, Android (v2.1 and above), 6 Nokia smartphone models: 5530, 5800, C6, N97, N97Mini, X6 as well as other smart devices such as iPad and iPod Touch.

Can I drag or move the icons on the screen?

Definitely you can drag or drop the icons on the screen by clicking the icon want to move and dragging it to the side you want to put.

What is 'Smart Share'?

'Smart Share' is LG Smart TV’s powerful function which enables you to access the content wirelessly stored in your digital devices, including digital cameras, mobile phones, tablets and PC, and bring them to your home's largest screen with a simple click. With 'Smart Share', you can free yourself from complicated cable connections.

Which types of content can be shown on my Smart TV if I use 'Smart Share'?

For video content, asf, wmv, wma, divx, avi, mp4, m4a, m4v, mkv, ts, trp,tp,vob, mpg, mpeg, mpe type of content will be worked.
For photo & image content, it will work with Progressive JPEG (up to 1920x1440) and Normal JPEG (64x64 to 15360x8640).
For music files, the content with bit rate from 32 to 320 Kbps, and MP3 G1 and G2 sampling rate will be worked.

What is difference between 'Smart Share' and 'Media Link'?

'Smart Share's 'Media Link' is a convenient service that provides detailed information of the entertainment content on your digital device by automatically searching the file name on the web. The plot summary, casts, director, viewer ratings, and other related information are distplayed instantly in fancy screen.

Can I customize the icons on 'Launcher Bar'?

Yes, you can.
You can modify the preferred apps on 'Launcher Bar' to directly access the relevant application. You can edit it from 'My Apps' screen.

How many 'Apps' I can find in 'LG Apps'?

It cannot be definitely mentioned, because the applications in LG Smart TV are going to be updated frequently and the number will be increasing consistently.

Where can I find my purchased app list?

You can specifically find your purchased app lists on 'My Apps' page both can be reached from 'Launcher Bar' and 'LG Apps' as the sub-menu.

What kinds of 'Apps' are in 'LG Apps'?

The LG Smart TV offers applications that are actually useful, fun and family oriented, filtered through an extensive screeing process and offered on an incredibly simple platform. Mostly you can find free apps as well. Some competitor focuses on the number of applications uselessly separated by each series of TV drama which can make customers a lot more struggle with a bunch of payments.

What is 'NANO FULL LED TV'?

'NANO FULL LED TV' is more strengthened and advanced 'FULL LED TV' with 'NANO Lighting Technology', that indicates 'NANO Film' layered on 'FULL LED's and evenly spreads the lights from LEDs to make smoother, brighter and clearer images. Along with 'NANO Lighting Technology', the two other key strengths of 'LG NANO FULL LED TV' include 'Micro Pixel Control' and 'INFINIA Design'.

Does FPR type CINEMA 3D have higher energy consumption compared to the conventional 3D TV?

CINEMA 3DTM has received an A-grade for electricity consumption from ErP (Europe) and EPA (US). Thanks to the special film on its module, LG CINEMA 3D TV delivers the best picture brightness with no increase in electricity consumption.

What is LED TV? Is it different from LCD TV?

LED TV is formally called as 'LED-backlit LCD TV', and it uses LED backlighting instead of the CCFLs used in traditional LCD televisions. The use of LED backlight has a dramatic impact, resulting in a thinner panel, less power consumption and heat dissipation, and a brighter display with better contrast levels.

What is difference between Plasma TV and LCD TV?

Plasma and LCD are different by the technology to use which type of panel screen. Simply speaking, Plasma TV shows light emitting display by utilizing small cells, called 'plasma' containing electrically charged ionized gases with external electric signal. LCD TV is an abbreviation of 'Liquid Crystal Display TV', and it is a thin and flat electronic visual display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals which do not emit light directly.

What is 'CINEMA 3D'?

CINEMA 3DTM is a whole new generation of 3D TVs that applies the new FPR technology, bringing the quality of the newest 3D cinema to TV for the first time while taking the burden off your eyes and your 3D glasses.

What is 'Apps' ('Applications')?

Apps' is the abbreviate term of applications.
Application is well-known technology term from Smartphone such as iPhone. It is software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks, and make the users customize their smart devices.
For LG Smart TV, there are various kinds of 'Apps' including VoD content, useful life-style services and entertainment, SNS and game which provide you an abundance of fun.

What is 'LG Apps'? Where can I find and buy the applications?

It is the own name of application store for LG Smart TV. You can find various and unique application services in the 'LG Apps'.

How Does HDTV Work?

In the world of HD television, there are two basic choices: those that include a digital tuner (HDTVs), and those that use a separate digital tuner (HD monitors). HD monitors and HD televisions offer the highest level of digital TV performance—about five times more picture detail than analogue.

A digital TV will have a much greater resolution than its analogue counterpart. Almost all digital TVs can display progressive-scan DVDs (480p) and HDTV (usually 1080i) at full resolution, whereas analogue cannot. With a digital TV, you’ll enjoy superior picture and sound quality, giving you the best home entertainment experience.

Broadcasting

On an analogue TV, the quality of your reception is directly related to the quality of the signal. With digital broadcasting signals, audio and image quality remain consistent, no matter how strong or weak the signal.

Image Rendering

Both old and new TV displays are made up of a series of horizontal lines which are in turn, comprised of tiny dots called pixels. The number of these lines and dots makes up what is called "resolution." HDTVs have significantly higher resolution than standard analogue TVs.