[LG TV] Excessive Noise From TV: How to Perform Sound Test

Is your TV making unusual or excessive noise?

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Noise may be caused by the broadcast signal or a problem with your TV. Use the Sound Test feature to check for issues.

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Are you hearing noise while watching a channel?

➔ Check for TV sound issues using the Sound Test in the Settings menu.

How to Perform the Sound Test

[2020] WebOS 5.0

Press the button on your remote → [All Settings] → [Support] → [Additional Settings] → [Sound Test]
Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on your remote.
Select [All Settings] from the Settings menu.

① Select [Support].

② Select [Additional Settings].

③ Select [Sound Test] from the Additional Settings menu.

④ Check your TV sound.

[Before 2019] WebOS 4.5

Press the button on your remote → [All Settings] → [Sound] → [Sound Test]
Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on your remote.
Select [All Settings] from the Settings menu.

① Select [Sound]

② Select [Sound Test].

③ Check your TV sound.

[Before 2013] Netcast

[Smart] or [Settings Menu] → [Settings] → [Support] → [Sound Test]

General TVs

[Settings Menu] → [Support] (Press the red button at the bottom of the remote) → [Sound Test]

If the sound plays correctly during the test, the issue is likely with your broadcast signal, not the TV.
Contact your set-top box provider (cable, satellite, IPTV, etc.).
If the sound does not play correctly during the test, contact LG customer support for assistance.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.