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Question posted by gnadathur on October 6th, 2013

Hdmi Ports

My tv's 4 hdmi ports do not work at al.none of the ports are recognized Directv box. all the other ports (component, AV etc) work fine How do I resolve this?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on October 6th, 2013 2:22 PM
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Try using a different HDMI cable to make sure it's not that.

If it still doesn't work then you will need to have someone look at it that's experienced with TV repair. If it's under warranty you can have it repaired for free. Contact information for LG customer service can be found here:

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Specification (English) - Page 1

... Connectivity • 2 HD Component Video Inputs (rear) • 2 Composite Input (1 rear/1 side) • 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear) • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3) (side) • PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin) • RF Antenna Input *Internet connection & Netflix subscription required and sold separately. LCD TV 42LH50 42" Full HD 1080p Broadband 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal) Tap into...
Specification (English) - Page 2

...LG... AV ...Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio 2 Digital Audio Out (Optical) 1 HDMI/HDCP Input 3 (V.1.3 with stand weight 41.9 lbs Shipping weight TBD WARRANTY/UPC Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor UPC 719192174771 Design, features and specifications subject to change without stand weight 37.9 lbs TV with Deep Color) RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - LCD TV 42LH50 42...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 1

LCD TV PLASMA TV OWNER'S MANUAL LCD TV MODELS 42LH50 47LH50 55LH50 PLASMA TV MODELS 50PS80 60PS80 Please read this manual carefully before operating your...STAR. 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA LG Customer Information Center Yahoo Support http://connectedtv.yahoo.com/help Netflix Support http://www.netflix.com/tvhelp YouTube Support http...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5

... circuits, or where it . 26 Keep the product away from direct sunlight. 27 For LCD TV If the TV feels cold to the regulations of overhead power lines or other liquids directly on the screen,...25 Do not press strongly upon the panel with hand or sharp object such as a bookcase. However, they have been removed. ON DISPOSAL (Only Hg lamp used LCD TV) The fluorescent lamp used in contact ...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9

... cable. The accessories included may cause scratch or discoloration. AV MODE Q. netic waves in the fol- (White) lowing picture. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Excessive pressure may differ from the images below. LCD TV (For 42LH50, 47LH50) (For 42LH50) x 4 Screws for stand assembly Screw for stand fixing...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11

... LCD TV SPEAKER Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions Remote Control Sensor, Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in the OPTION menu. G p.141) CH VOL ENTER MENU INPUT CHANNEL (D,E) Buttons VOLUME (+, -) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button POWER Button OFF ON Main power switch 11 Illuminates blue when the TV...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16

... over tighten. 16 LCD TV INSTALLATION (For 42LH50, 47LH50) 1 Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from your TV. PREPARATION PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTIONS I Image shown may differ from damage. 2 Assemble the TV as shown. 3 Fix the 4 screws securely using the holes in the back of the TV. ! NOTE G When assembling...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18

...18 G LG is not liable for wall mount kits are provided. Do not use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to follow the TV installation instructions...B Standard Screw Quantity Wall Mounting Bracket (sold separately) PREPARATION LCD TV 42LH50 47LH50 200 * 200 M6 55LH50 400 * 400 M6 4 AW-47LG30M 4 AW-55LH40M PLASMA TV 50PS80 400 * 400 M6 4 AW-50PG60MS 60PS80 600 * ...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20

CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP 20 LCD TV 1 Connect the cables as shown. 3 Put the cables inside the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP and snap it closed. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. 2 Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as necessary. PREPARATION PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT I Image shown may differ from your TV.
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27

... EQUIPMENT SETUP LCD TV AV IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 EO AUDIO OMPONENT IN /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN OPT A (RGB/DVI) AN SERVICE ONLY CA () 1 HDMI OUTPUT Plasma TV ( ) ...AV ONLY 1 HDMI OUTPUT 27 How to connect 1 Connect the digital set -top box.) I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. How to HDMI...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28

.../DVI) jack on the remote control. ! EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI cable or adapter is necessary. How to use I Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for this connection. LCD TV AV IN 1 L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 AUDIO NT IN () /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29

LCD TV Y PB PR L R 2 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the component input ports as shown below. I If connected to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO 1 jacks on the remote control. I Select the Component1 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the TV. 2. How to connect 1 Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32

... separate audio connection is necessary. How to connect 1 Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. ! HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. LCD TV AV IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 O AUDIO MPONENT IN /DVI IN...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38

... this case use I Select the HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 input source on the TV using the INPUT button on the remote control. ! If the HDMI cables don't support HDMI version 1.3, it can cause flickers or no screen display. LCD TV AV IN 1 VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 L R 1 O AUDIO MPONENT IN () /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 44

...the optical cable to the TV port of OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. 2 Connect the other end of TV to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. L R AUDIO LCD TV ( ) 3 2 L...TV's audio to a Home Theater (or amp). Plasma TV AUDIO OUT R OPTICAL DIGITAL VI IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPONENT IN (RGB/DVI) PB Y VIDEO L PR RGB IN (PC) R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 LAN SERVICE AV...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 45

i.e) LCD TV 1 AV IN 1 LAN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN /DVI IN RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA/ SERVICE ONLY CABLE IN Broadband modem Router Broadband Service Broadband modem 1. How to connect Broadband Service 1 Connect the LAN port of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider. 45 Auto...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 92

...it may cause an error if you use a wired port of the hub to share the file on the TV. MY MEDIA NETCAST ( ) Viewing Files on the Network...port of the hub. I S T, or MOVIE LIST. I Do not share any important personal documents as it is run again when entering the highest folder in the menu. i.e) LCD TV AV IN 1 LAN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R 3 2 2 L R 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 133

.... 6 RETURN Return to suit your preference and viewing situations. Adjusting the backlight is reduced. I Backlight (For LCD TV): This function adjusts the brightness of LCD panel, to TV viewing. Select Vivid, Standard, Natural, Cinema, Sport, or Game. Select Backlight (For LCD TV), Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint. I Color: Adjusts intensity of the signal in video signal...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 136

.... Eye Care (For LCD TV) Real Cinema or Film Mode TruMotion (For LCD TV) I n t e l l i g e n t Sensor(For LCD TV)". I Set to warm...recorded in the following modes: AV (NTSC-M), HDMI or Component. Dynamic Color I If you...Low: Provides smooth picture movement. With LG Real Cinema, every frame is improved...eliminating the judder effect. I TruMotion works with TruMotion or 2 times in noise...
Owner's Manual (English) - Page 137

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