Maintenance, Updating the TV Firmware | LG Electronics 50PT490E

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MAINTENANCE

Update and clean your TV regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan.

Updating the TV Firmware

Download and install the latest firmware through DTV signal to enhance or change the product function, or add new features.

To check the current firmware version or update the firmware,

1Press Home to access the main menu.

2Press the Red button to scroll Customer Support.

3Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Software Update and press ENTER. The current firmware version displays.

Software Update ◀ On ▶

•Current Version 01.00.09

NOTE

yyIf you change the channel during the firmware update through OTA, the update is stoped.

yyThe process resumes when you go back to the original channel. The update continues even when the power is switched off using the remote control. The system operates normally once the update is complete.

yyYou can check the software update status in the Software Update menu or from the update information displayed under the channel banner.

4When the update is complete, the TV will automatically restart in 5 seconds.

You may need to reset some SETUP, PICTURE, or AUDIO menus.

NOTE

yyYou cannot downgrade back to an older firmware version.

yyThe period of time for the firmware update may be different depending on the firmware size and DTV signal strength.

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OTA (Over-The-Air): When software update is on, the TV will automatically check for software updates. A pop-up window will appear on the screen when an update is available.

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LG Electronics 50PT490E owner manual Maintenance, Updating the TV Firmware

Contents

Plasma TV Licenses Important Safety Instructions English YyCleaning YyDISCONNECTING Device from the MainAntenna grounding according to the National YyGrounding YyDot Defect YyGenerated Sound Table of Contents Entertainment Assembling and Preparing Remote control and batteries AAAUnpacking M5 x M6 x M4 x Screw for assembly Cable holder Additional accessoriesCharging Cable Optional Extras Parts and buttons Setting up the TV Lifting and moving the TVAttaching the stand Protection Stand Base Model Screw for Number Assembly Screws 50PT490E M4 xStand Pole Mounting on a table Mounting on a wall Make sure to use screws and wall mounts thatWall mount kits are described in the following Vesa Tidying cables Attaching Pen Holder Bracket Remote Control PowerTV / RAD View VOL MarkMute Back Colored buttons Control buttonsSubtitle Freeze Connecting to an antenna or cable Connecting an antenna or basic cableCopper wire Watching TV Language Mode Setting Time Zone Auto Tuning Turning the TV on for the first time Watching TV Setting up channelsManaging channels Enter Using favorite channelsFAV Checking current program info Next 1140 NewsStart time Progress bar HE-AAC Button Description Info EPG Electronic Program Guide In digital mode NOW/NEXT Guide ModeDay Guide Mode Date Setting Mode Manual Timer Mode Schedule List Mode Adjusting aspect ratio Using additional optionsResizes images to the previous standard Using the input list Changing AV modes Locking the buttons on the TV Child LockKey Lock and press Enter Off Using the quick menu Using the customer supportTesting the Picture / Sound Using the product or service information Using Pentouch Pentouch Step of using the Pentouch Program Installing the Pentouch ProgramInstalling the USB Dongle Driver System Requirements Pairing between Touch Pen and Dongle What is Pairing?Removing the Pentouch Program and Driver No. Description YyPentouch operation may not be normal while charging Using the Pentouch Function Display Resolution Settings for PentouchWindows XP Windows Vista English When you select the Setting Select Setting from the Pentouch HomeChecking the Pentouch Functions Using Toolbar Fixed Toolbar Functions Using Sketchbook Select image for background Expansion / Reduction MoveRotation Using Photo Editor Specialized toolbar functions Using Gallery Using Family DiaryUse the toolbar to create and decorate the family diary Using Internet MemoSelect image for memo Capture all Using My Office My Office Connecting USB storage devices Entertainment Browsing files Button Description GreenButton List Yellow Type Supported File Formats Viewing Videos Music yyMP3 Produced with certain encoders Energy Set Video Set Video PlaySet Audio DivX registration code Viewing Photos MenuMode BGM Listening to music Set Photo ViewOption Description Slide Speed Menu Description Play Marked Yy Non-supported files are displayed using Set Audio PlaySelect Repeat or Random option Time elapsed /Duration Main Menus Customizing TV SettingsLock See p.66 Locks or unlocks Channels and programs Setup Settings Customizing SettingsAvailable channel settings are described in the following Picture Settings Available picture settings are described in the following Setting Description Picture Mode Basic Image OptionsScreen Option Setting Description Dynamic Contrast Color TemperatureDynamic Color Noise Reduction Setting Description Color Management System Audio Settings Setting Description Auto VolumeSound Mode Clear Voice Setting Digital AudioOut Audio Input Digital Audio output Time Settings Available time settings are described in the followingSetting Description Clock Sleep Timer Lock Settings Available lock settings are described in the following Option Settings Factory Reset Setting Description ISM MethodSet ID Making Connections Connection Overview Gaming device Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD or VCR player Hdmi ConnectionDVI to Hdmi Connection Component Connection Connecting to a PC Composite Connection Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to Pin signal cable as shown in the followingIllustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect With the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast Connecting to a USB Connecting to an Audio SystemDigital optical audio connection Activating and Using Simplink menus Simplink Connection Maintenance Updating the TV Firmware Cleaning Your TV Power cordPreventing Image burn or Burn-in on your TV screen Screen and frame Problem Resolution TroubleshootingGeneral Movie Pentouch Specifications Models RGB PC, Hdmi PC supported mode Component port connecting informationHdmi DTV supported mode Component supported mode File Video Decoder Audio Codec Max Resolution Extension Name IR Codes Code Function Hexa External Control Device Setup RS-232C SetupType of connector D-Sub 9-Pin Male RS-232C RS-232C configurations Wire Configuration Serial female-female Null modem cableWire Configurations Not standard Set ID Set ID number Data Command reference listDATA00 DATA01 DATA02 DATA03 DATA04 DATA05 Command1Command2 Set ID DataCr Command2 Set ID OKDataxCommand2 Set ID NGDatax Transmission / Receiving protocol Power Command k a Volume Control Command k f To adjust volume OSD Select Command k l ISM Method Command j p Remote Control Lock Mode Command k mEnergy Saving Command j q Treble Command k r Key Command m c Open source software notice Open Source LicenseLicense Component GNU General Public License Preamble English English No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions English English English English No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Definitions Commercial Use ‘’Contributor’’‘’Contributor Version’’ ‘’Covered Code’’ 11. ‘’Source Code’’ You’’ or YourSource Code License Initial Developer Grant Contributor Grant Distribution Obligations Application of License Availability of Source CodeDescription of Modifications Intellectual Property Matters Third Party Claims Disclaimer of Warranty English Miscellaneous Responsibility for ClaimsMULTIPLE-LICENSED Code Exhibit a -Mozilla Public License OpenSSL License MIT license Expat license No Warranty Legal Terms DefinitionsRedistribution Advertising Jpeg license Strace Xyssl RSA Data Security license Model Serial