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Question posted by k20542 on November 30th, 2011

Lg 42lh30 Hdtv Hdmi Handshake Issue? Firmware Update?

1. I have had my TV and blu-ray player for a couple years, without any issues until now. 2. Tried to stream a movie via Netflix through my blu-ray player, and after it loaded the movie, the screen went blank. 3. blu-ray player menu worked fine, as well as the Netflix menu 4. powered player player off/on several times and got same result  5. tried blu-ray disc instead of streaming and got same result after disc loaded and attempted to play 6. bought new blu-ray player with same result (different brand) 7. switched HDMI cable; got same result 8. switched to different HDMI port; got same result 9. tried RCA hookup instead of HDMI; WORKED FINE Is this a handshake issue?  If so, why has it never been a problem in the past (I've used the same tv, cable, blu-ray player for two years) How can I update the firmware on the TV? The blu-ray players are up to date. ??????????? frustrated THANKS for any help you can offer.

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Specification (English) - Page 1

LCD TV 42LH30 42" Full HD 1080p LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) Full HD 1080p in a stylish and economical package. The LH30 Series includes Smart Energy Saving technology to help energy conservation. TV..., Game) • 60,000 Hour Panel Life (typical) • NTSC/ATSC ... Compliant CONNECTIVITY • 3 HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 rear/1 side) • LG SIMPLINK™ Connectivity •...
Specification (English) - Page 2

... owners. 10/22/09 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 Component 60p/30p/24p - Component 1080p/1080i/720p - All rights reserved. LCD TV 42LH30 42" Full HD 1080p LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) LGusa.com LCD SPECIFICATION Screen Size 42" Class (42.0" diagonal) Native Display Resolution...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 1

LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL 19LH20 22LH20 26LH20 32LH20 37LH20 42LH20 22LH200C 32LH30 37LH30 42LH30 47LH30 32LF11 37LF11 42LF11 47LF11 19LU55 22LU55 26LU55 32CL20 47LF21 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it below should you ever need service. The model and serial number of the TV... LG Customer Information Center P/NO : SAC33601901 (0905-REV04) www.lgusa.com / www...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2

...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio ...NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER This reminder is encouraged to try to correct the ...interference by one or more of this device which the receiver is subject to the following measures: - These limits are not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from LG...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5

... LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Do not install in excessively dusty places. 24 If you smell smoke or other liquids directly on the front panel ... scratching. Do not spray water or other odors coming from direct sunlight. 27 For LCD TV If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be carried out in Wire Electric Service Equipment...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7

.../SAP Broadcasts Setup 87 Audio Language 88 On-Screen Menus Language Selection 89 Caption Mode - Auto Clock Setup 93 Manual Clock Setup 94 Auto On/Off Time Setting 95 Sleep Timer Setting 96 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS Set Password & Lock System 97 Channel Blocking 100 Movie & TV Rating 101 Downloadable Rating 106 External Input...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8

... registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC." logos, screen menus, video game, and computer display) is a trademark of digital television, HDTV formats include 1080i ...TV screen for a prolonged period (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, and AC3 digital audio. The viewer has the ability to the video and audio content. is displayed on the screen. LG TV...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15

Supports standard definition video only (480i). 3 HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN Digital Connection. This port is used for software updates. 2 AV (Audio/Video) IN Analog composite connection. Connect ... Service or Hotel mode. 8 COMPONENT IN Analog Connection. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to operate the TV on DC power. 15 Doesn't support 480i. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24

... RW120 26LH20, 26LU55 200 * 100 M4 4 32LH20, 32LH30, 32LF11, 32CL20 37LH20, 37LH30, 37LF11, 42LH20, 42LH30, 200 * 200 M6 4 42LF11, 47LF11, 47LF21, 47LH30 RW230 RW230 AW-47LG30M AW-47LG30M ! G Do not... your nearest installer. G Do not use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to other building materials, please contact your TV is used . When attaching to a wall. ...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34

.../22LH20, 22LH200C ! How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI/DVI IN 1/2* jack on the TV. 2 Connect the digital set -top box. (Refer to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. 1 2 DVI OUTPUT L R AUDIO 34 NOTE G A DVI to the owner's manual for this...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36

.../37/42LH20, 19/22LU55, 32CL20 ! I Select the HDMI or HDMI1 / 2*/ 3* input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the DVD player, insert a DVD. If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. How to use the latest cables that support HDMI version 1.3. 36 USB IN SERVICE ONLY AV...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 42

... on the remote control. * HDMI 2: Except 19/22LH20, 22LH200C ! NOTE G Check HDMI cable over version 1.3. If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. How to connect 1 Connect the DVI output of the PC to HDMI Connection 1. I Select the HDMI or HDMI1 / 2* input source on the TV using the INPUT button...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 52

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown ... Return to TV viewing. 52 LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-French ...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 60

... will not be activated and selected. 1 INPUT ENTER Select the desired input source. 19/22LH20, 22LH200C: TV HDMI 26/32/37/42LH20, TV 19/22LU55, 32CL20: HDMI2 32/37/42/47LH30, 26LU55, 47LF21, 32/37/42/47LF11: TV HDMI3 ie) AV AV HDMI1 AV1 HDMI2 Component RGB-PC Component RGB-PC AV2 Component HDMI1 RGB-PC...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 64

... Lock Off : On On : Off Simple Manual Caption : Off Set ID : 1 E 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. MENU ! NOTE G Connect the HDMI/DVI IN or HDMI IN terminal of the TV to the rear terminal (HDMI terminal) of the SIMPLINK device with an OPTICAL cable (Except 19/22LH20, 22LH200C). 64 Select SIMPLINK. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 Return...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 70

... the general user. I G a m e: This is the mode to realize fast response speed in a fast gaming screen. Select Picture Mode. 3 ENTER Select Vivid, Standard, Natural, Cinema, Sport, or Game. 4 Return to TV viewing. I Standard: This is the mode to maximize the effect of the video in the Q.MENU. I Vivid: This is the video...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 75

... models. ness, this has the effect of reducing power consumption, improvement in of the screen by using the test patterns, this does not affect other colors but can input luminance ...you watch DTV. Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is inputted through HDMI. Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan, Magenta Tint: The adjustment range is -50 - +50. Edge...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 106

... locked, enter the password to unlocked it . 6 Return to TV viewing. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block LOCK Move Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block Enter Humor Sport...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 107

.... LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating AV F Off G TV Rating-Children Component Off TV Rating-General RGB-PC Off Downloadable Rating Input Block HDMI Off Close 19/22LH20, 22LH200C 1 MENU 21 2 3 456 789...HDMI2 Off HDMI3 Off Close 32/37/42/47LH30, 26LU55, 47LF21 32/37/42/47LF11 PARENTAL CONTROL / RATING 107 Input the password.
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 119

...Mute on Acknowledgement [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * In case of Video-out Mute on only, TV will not display On Screen Display (OSD). 05. Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 00 ~ Max: 64 (*...Component1 Data 41: Component 2 Data 60: RGB-PC Data 90: HDMI/HDMI1 Data 91: HDMI2 Data 92: HDMI3 Acknowledgement [b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * Use the feature depending...

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