No Signal/Black Screen/No Image
If the unit has a black screen or displays “No Signal”, it is usually due to the device being on the wrong input.
It says there is no signal on the screen.
- Check whether the antenna or the cable connected to the external device is properly connected to the TV.
- Go to Inputs to choose the connected input.
- Check if your external device, such as set-top box or Blu-ray player, is turned on.
Check the power
Check to ensure the device is actually receiving power by turning the TV ON. Press the menu button once the television has been powered on to ensure the TV is functioning properly. Use the menu button on the actual TV itself to test. If no menu appears, and the device is powered on, the device may require service.
Check the other inputs
Is a DVD/Blu-ray player, game system, etc. connected to the television? If so, switch the input to where the other device is connected to see if a picture is displayed. Power on the external device.
Using an HDMI cable
If HDMI is being used and the SIMPLINK option is turned ON, this could cause the television to display a No Signal message when manually switching inputs on the TV. Turn the SIMPLINK option off by pressing the SIMPLINK button on the bottom of the LG remote.
NoteIf you are not obtaining any picture on screen, you may want to try a different HDMI cable (preferably a new one). From pulling it out and re-inserting an HDMI cable into TV ports, sometimes it wears them out and they become defective (broken wire stand at the extremity). Replacing an HDMI cable could resolve your issue.
Is a High Definition Cable/Satellite Box being used?
If so:
Power on the external device. (Press the power button on the external device, even if it looks like it is on) More than likely Component or HDMI cables are being used. Ensure that the cables are inserted securely into both the TV and the external device. If component cables are being used, ensure the colors are not mismatched. If HDMI is being used, disconnect each end of the HDMI cable then reconnect.
Switch the TV input to Component or HDMI by pressing the 'Input' button on the remote control.It may be necessary to adjust the resolution of the external device depending on the cables being used. If resolution can be adjusted using front of cable/satellite box or menu option, please do so. For HD Cable/Satellite, the resolution should be at least 720P. Otherwise, it may be necessary to contact the cable/satellite provider.Attempt to connect a different external device using the same cables, to the same input, to test the TV.
If not:
Power on the external device. (Press the power button on the external device, even if it looks like it is on). Put the television on the correct input or channel. Switch the TV input to A/V or Video by pressing the 'Input' button on the remote control if using Red/White/Yellow connections.
Attempt to connect a different external device using the same cables, to the same input, to test the TV.
Most common issues can be resolved by troubleshooting on your own.
In some cases however, a qualified service technician may be required. If our troubleshooting helped, please fill out the feedback survey provided here. If you do require in-home service, we would love to hear about your experience after the repair is completed. Filling out this survey feedback is unnecessary. You will be sent a separate feedback survey to let us know how it went.
If all troubleshooting tips have been tried and failed to successfully resolve the issue, then a repair service will be needed.
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