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LG 55EA9800 55" curved-screen 1080p 3D OLED HDTV

Item # 689559800

One look and you can tell there's something very different about LG's 55" 55EA9800 — the...

One look and you can tell there's something very different about LG's 55" 55EA9800 — the...

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About the LG 55EA9800

Steve Kindig

OLED TV — the wait is over

One look and you can tell there's something very different about LG's 55" 55EA9800 — the world's first large-screen OLED TV. First, the screen is a lot thinner than conventional flat-panel TVs. At its thinnest, it's barely as thick as a pencil! Another difference that's even more striking — the screen isn't flat, it's slightly curved, which makes watching it feel even more cinema-like, like sitting in an IMAX® theater. We could go on and on about this TV's jaw-dropping design, but the real magic is in the picture. OLED is an all-new TV screen technology — it's not based on LCD or plasma, and it outperforms both.

OLED TV — the wait is over

LG 55EA9800

One look and you can tell there's something very different about LG's 55" 55EA9800 — the world's first large-screen OLED TV. First, the screen is a lot thinner than conventional flat-panel TVs. At its thinnest, it's barely as thick as a pencil! Another difference that's even more striking — the screen isn't flat, it's slightly curved, which makes watching it feel even more cinema-like, like sitting in an IMAX® theater. We could go on and on about this TV's jaw-dropping design, but the real magic is in the picture. OLED is an all-new TV screen technology — it's not based on LCD or plasma, and it outperforms both.

OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode, and it's the organic part that is groundbreaking. Traditional light emitting diodes have been used in LED-LCD TVs for years. An array of LEDs functions as the backlight, shining through a screen made up of LCD pixels. But OLED screens actually use an organic substance that glows when it's activated by an electric current. The screen's pixel layer is made of this self-illuminating carbon-based material — each pixel is its own light source which can be independently switched on and off, so there's no need for a backlight with all its limitations.

An OLED screen has fewer layers than an LED-LCD screen, which drastically reduces the thickness and weight of the TV. And because there are fewer layers between your eyes and the screen's pixels, OLED images have startling color, clarity, and immediacy. As we watched a series of streamed movie trailers and clips from Blu-ray titles like Prometheus and Life of Pi, we were extremely impressed, not only by the absolute black capability, but also by the amount of detail and color visible in dark and shadowy scenes.

Picture quality that beats the finest LCD and plasma TVs

Small OLED screens have been available on a few high-end smartphones, but the 55EA9800 is the first OLED TV screen big enough for real home theater viewing. TV makers have invested huge amounts of time and money developing OLED because it's the closest thing to a perfect screen technology. An OLED screen is thinner, lighter, and more energy-efficient than an LED-LCD screen. And it's similar to plasma in that each pixel creates its own light and color. But where plasma pixels maintain a tiny amount of illumination to be able to quickly ramp up to full illumination, OLED pixels can switch off completely, producing absolute black.

OLED has an edge when it comes to color and brightness, too. In plasma and LCD TVs, each pixel is made up of three "sub-pixels" — red, green and blue — in each pixel to create the color palette. LG's unique 4 Color Pixel technology adds a white sub-pixel to the conventional three colors to enhance both color range and brightness. And like plasma, OLED images provide excellent contrast and color even for viewers seated off to the sides. The 55EA9800 is THX® certified; when you select the THX picture setting, you can be sure you're getting an accurate picture that's as close as possible to what the director intended.

Feature-packed, but fun and friendly

Feature-wise, the 55EA9800 is loaded, as you'd expect from a TV that is a technology statement from one of the world's leading TV makers. A strong selection of built-in Smart TV apps gives you instant access to a nearly limitless selection of entertainment — streamed video from services like Netflix®, Vudu®, and Hulu Plus™, music from Pandora® and Rhapsody®, social networking, and lots more. LG's simple-to-use interface also includes a browser so you can jump on the web during commercials. A dual-core processor really speeds up web browsing and app multitasking. LG's user-friendly TV/web interface makes navigation a piece of cake.

LG's motion-sensing Magic Remote

LG's latest motion-sensing Magic Remote uses gesture controls to let you easily search and select web entertainment just by pointing and clicking. It's very similar to using a wireless videogame controller or an air mouse. Other nice touches include a scroll wheel and a built-in microphone for voice commands. A second, standard-type remote is included for traditionalists. Rounding out the supplied accessories is an attachable camera with a built-in microphone that makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family through Skype®.

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Product highlights:

  • 54.6" screen (measured diagonally)
  • gently curved ultra-thin "bezel-less" screen and full-width transparent base
  • tuner receives over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (antenna required)
  • QAM cable TV tuner (subscription required to receive cable channels — contact your local service provider for details)
  • OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display panel with 1080p screen resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • self-illuminating OLED panel produces infinite picture contrast and absolute black
  • carbon fiber-reinforced polymer construction enables the panel to be thin and lightweight, yet strong and durable
  • 4 Color Pixel technology adds an unfiltered white sub-pixel to the traditional red, green, and blue, for vivid colors
  • THX® certified for an exceptionally accurate picture
  • displays 3D images when you wear LG's passive 3D glasses (4 pairs of glasses are included — 2 regular pairs and two clip-ons)
  • 2D-to-3D conversion adds 3D-like depth to non-3D video sources
  • Internet-ready Smart TV — plays Netflix® video and more (subscription required for some services)
  • supports up to 5.1-channel audio with streaming movie services like Netflix and Vudu™ (audio quality depends on your connection speed)
  • built-in Wi-Fi® to link to a wireless network
  • Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) technology for direct wireless content transfer from compatible devices with no Wi-Fi network needed
  • includes an attachable camera with built-in microphone
  • dual-core processor for improved web browsing and app multitasking
  • video and music streaming from a DLNA-compatible Windows® PC
  • MHL-compatible HDMI input for viewing photos/videos from a compatible smartphone on the TV's screen
  • Skype™ Internet calling (subscription required)
  • 8-speaker system with six speakers in TV and two in the transparent base (8 watts x 5)
  • motion-sensing Magic Remote with built-in microphone for voice control, plus a standard remote
  • free downloadable Android app lets you use a compatible smartphone or tablet as a remote control
  • SIMPLINK™ simplifies control of compatible LG components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)
  • meets ENERGY STAR® requirements
Connections and Dimensions:
  • 5 A/V inputs, including:
    • 4 HDMI
    • 1 component video (selectable component/composite)
  • RF input for antenna/cable signals
  • optical digital audio output (may only pass 2-channel audio from HDMI-connected sources)
  • minijack headphone output can also be used for connecting a sound bar or home stereo system
  • Ethernet port for a wired connection to a home network
  • 3 USB inputs for connecting a camera or thumb drive
  • non-detachable full-width transparent pedestal stand
  • TV is not wall-mountable
  • 48-5/16"W x 31-7/16"H x 7-9/16"D
  • weight: 37.9 lbs.
  • warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for service
  • MFR # 55EA9800

What's in the box:

  • 55" OLED TV
  • Magic motion remote (AN-MR400G)
  • 2 "AA" batteries
  • Four 3D glasses (AG-F310)
  • Video call camera/mic
  • Component video adapter (w/ a male 3.5mm AV connector on one end and female component video RCA jacks on other end)
  • Composite AV adapter (w/ a male 3.5mm AV connector on one end and female composite video/stereo RCA jacks on other end)
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Cable-strap
  • Cable-clamp
  • Cable management screw
  • AV cover
  • NFC Tag On sticker
  • Owner's Manual
  • Quick Setup Guide

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Features & specs

Display
Screen Size 54.6"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Screen Refresh Rate NA
Display Type OLED
Backlight Type Other
Quantum Dot Color N/A
Video Processing Technology Triple XD Engine
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10 No
HDR10+ No
HLG No
Dolby Vision No
Next-gen Gaming Features
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) No
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) No
4K/120Hz HDMI Inputs ---
eARC No
Streaming Features
Wi-Fi
Internet Movie Streaming Netflix,Hulu,Vudu,CinemaNow,YouTube
Bluetooth Audio Streaming No
Apple AirPlay 2 No
Chromecast built-in No
Connections
HDMI Inputs 4
HDMI Version 1.4
Audio Return Channel ARC supported
Component Video Inputs 1
Composite Video Inputs 0
3.5mm Composite A/V Inputs 0
RF Inputs 1
USB Ports 3
Optical Digital Audio Output 1 Rear
Analog Audio/Headphone Output 3.5mm
Control
Voice Remote Yes
Control by app Apple iOS, Android
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Power Consumption
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (EnergyGuide) 166 kWh
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (EnergyGuide) $18
Dimensions & Mounting Information
Width (inches) 48-3/8
Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/2
Height without Stand (inches) 31-1/2
Depth with Stand (inches) 7-5/8
Depth without Stand (inches) 7-5/8
Stand Width (inches) 31-1/2
Weight with Stand 37.9 lbs
Weight without Stand 0 lbs
Wall Mountable No
Wall Bracket Included No
Mounting Hole Pattern 0 x 0mm
Pedestal Stand Attached
Bezel Dimensions ---
General Info
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Type of Warranty Service In-home
Model Year ---
Series Name EA9800 series

Product Research

Video Features
Audio Features
Network/USB Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options

Video Features

OLED TV: "OLED" means organic light-emitting diode, named for the advanced material used in the TV's screen. The secret to OLED is this unique light-emitting diode structure with its electroluminescent layer, a special film made from an organic, carbon-based compound that emits its own light when hit with an electric current. A thin-film transistor (TFT) backplane switches each specific pixel on and off. This configuration enables a thinner, lighter form factor, higher resolution and big, home theater-ready screen sizes. Because OLED TVs do not require a backlight, pixels that are switched off are truly black, so OLED achieves deeper black levels and a higher contrast ratio when compared to LCD and LCD-LED TVs with conventional backlighting. OLED technology also increases energy efficiency.

  • LG's 4 Color Pixel Technology: LG's 4 Color Pixel technology adds a white sub-pixel to the conventional 3 color red, green, and blue that enhances both color range and accuracy. This considerably improves the OLED pixels' ability to express the realistic colors and represents a giant step ahead of conventional flat-panel displays. The 4 Color Pixel is LG's unique innovation for the next generation OLED TV.
  • Color Refiner: The LG OLED TV's internal Color Refiner layer further improves the consistency of color reproduction across the entire image. As a result, the picture is more natural and pleasing to the eye.
  • Infinite Contrast Ratio: As the first display technology that allows self-lighting pixels to switch on and off individually, OLED offers the first "Infinite" contrast ratio. Contrast ratio measures the range from the brightest whites on the screen to the darkest blacks. The deep blacks will offer a greater sense of realism and depth on all content.
  • Motion Clarity: The critical response time of the LG OLED TV (its ability to refresh the image on screen) is less than .1ms (microseconds), drastically faster than LCD or LCD-LED televisions. As a result, you get even the fastest action to be dependably crystal clear and virtually blur-free.

Curved, Thin-Bezel Design: The LG OLED TV, with its graceful curve and barely-there bezel, blends elegantly into any décor. A marvel of engineering, it sports a lightweight carbon fiber rear panel that is more durable than plastic and handles heat better than aluminum, as found in traditional televisions.

  • Two-Layer Construction: The brilliant technology of OLED enables a simpler internal structure than conventional displays. With just two layers - a combined thin-film transistor (TFT)/OLED/Refiner and a polarized film layer - the LG OLED TV is unbelievably lightweight and pencil-thin, only 4.5mm front to back at its thinnest point.
  • Wide Viewing Angle: The dynamic curve of the LG OLED screen is quite different from standard flat-panel screens, meaning that anyone seated within the generous viewing angle can appreciate the superior depth, contrast, color and immersive experience of this unique television. Every aspect of  the LG OLED TV is designed to enhance your viewing pleasure. The precise curve of the screen ensures that your eyes are equally distant from all parts of the screen, providing the most natural and immersive viewing experience. It's an artful evolution of the traditional flat screen, designed for maximum impact.
  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer: This high-quality material, CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer), mainly used in airplanes and automobiles, is used in the construction of the LG OLED TV. This makes it possible to design a thin form factor, and to make it strong and durable at the same time.

THX Certified Display: The TV's THX Certified Display lets you watch movies that deliver the meticulous level of visual detail the director envisioned in the studio. THX (Thomlinson Holman's Experiment) is an audio and video certification standard established by George Lucas and Thomlinson. A THX Certified Display guarantees screen quality that exceeds the display standard specification in both hardware and software. The THX Certified Display program adheres to the strictest engineering standards regarding color accuracy, luminance, black levels, and more. To earn certification, the LG TV passed rigorous laboratory testing covering more than 400 data points.

Triple XD Engine w/ 1080P Resolution: The OLED TV utilizes LG's exclusive Triple XD Engine video processing system for crisp images and rich, vibrant colors. The LG OLED HDTV features HDMI, Component, and Composite video inputs. All of the television's video inputs are displayed at 1080p.

  • Triple HDMI Inputs: The four HDMI inputs will accept 1080p (60/24Hz), 1080i, 720p, and 480p video signals. The HDMI inputs not only allow you to connect your Blu-ray/DVD player or Satellite/Cable receiver to the TV, but also a laptop or computer.
  • Component/Composite Video: The one Component Video input will accept 1080p (60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals. The component video input can also be used as a composite video input (480i only).
Note: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.

MHL Compatible: The HDMI 3 input is MHL compatible and designed for the connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. Simply plug your MHL compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 4 port using the HDMI cable that is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on the LG TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 4 port. To find MHL-certified devices, go to www.mhlconsortium.org.

LG Cinema 3D: LG Cinema 3D offers amazing 3D depth with a brighter picture and better motion quality, plus flicker-free glasses, just like the movie theater. You get the same technology that powers the 3D films in the movie theater, right in your own home. LG Cinema 3D gives you wider viewing angles, meaning you get the same immersive 3D experience wherever you sit. The OLED flat-panel TV's 3D picture begins with LG's proprietary Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) panel, which optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eyes. This polarized film is applied directly to the TV's screen enabling delivery of optimized images for both eyes. The images are then filtered through specially designed glasses to give you truly crisp, blur-free, flicker-free 3D images that leap of the screen. As a result, the 3D image looks 1080p and is clearer, brighter, flicker-free, and more comfortable to watch.

  • Included 3D Glasses (AG-F310): The included 3D glasses (4 pair included) are just like the ones you get at the movie theater, so they are very lightweight and comfortable to wear. The 3D image formatting is done solely on the TV set, so the 3D glasses are passive (no batteries required) and don't need to be synced, enabling you to enjoy 3D images anywhere in your room and free from the interference of other objects. The passive 3D glasses design also lets you enjoy 3D images from any viewing angle; whether you are sitting on the couch or laying on floor.
  • 2D-to-3D Conversion: 2D (two-dimensional) images can be transformed to 3D (three-dimensional) images. If you are watching a 2D program, the television can transform those two-dimensional images to virtual 3D images (you must be wearing included 3D glasses).
  • 3D Depth/Viewpoint Control: You can adjust the 3D Depth between the foreground objects and the background. You can also adjust the 3D Viewpoint, making the 3D images closer or farther from the viewer.
  • Two-Player Gaming: Gamers can enjoy two-player 2D gaming on this one TV without the need for a split screen. Now, you and a friend can compete against one another independently and catch the action on a full screen. This feature requires special glasses (AG-F310DP, sold separately).
Note: This LG TV can display in 3D via 3D broadcasting or when the TV is connected to a 3D compatible device; such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray player with 3D content. The TV must be connected to your 3D source via HDMI (v.1.4) and you must wear the included passive 3D glasses in order to see these images in 3D (three-dimensional) format.

Picture Size (Aspect Ratio): You can select a different aspect ratio depending on input source (analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting, video input).

  • 16:9: Resizes the image ratio to fit a 16:9 screen.
  • Just Scan: Normally the edges of video signals are cropped 1-2%. Just Scan turns off this cropping and shows the complete video.
  • Set by Program: Depending on the input signal, screen aspect ratio changes to 4:3 or 16:9.
  • 4:3: Resizes the image ratio to fit a 4:3 screen.
  • Zoom: Choose Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped.
  • Cinema Zoom: Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. This enlarges an image with cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1) without distortion.

Picture Wizard II (Picture Control): This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. The LG TV's Picture Wizard II (Easy Picture Calibration) offers self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, and sharpness levels. This feature takes the guesswork out of picture adjustments.

Picture Modes: The LG OLED TV provides preset, manual, and expert adjustment of the television's picture settings.

  • Presets: Easy to use factory presets for picture mode settings include Standard (provides optimum viewing for general use), Vivid (maximizes the effect of the video by strengthening the contrast/brightness/color/sharpness), Cinema (optimizes video for watching videos), Game (provides fast response speed for fast gaming system).
  • User Adjustment: This mode allows you to adjust the video quality settings manually; Contrast (increase or decrease the gradient of the video signal), Brightness (adjusts the base level of the signal in the picture) Sharpness (adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture), Color (adjusts intensity of all colors), Tint (adjusts the balance between red and green levels), Color Temp (set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to enhance cooler colors such as blue).
  • Expert Mode: The LG OLED TV is ISFccc Ready and contains the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset Expert 1/2 modes for easy access from your LG remote.

Advanced Picture Control: Advanced Picture Control allows you to adjust some of the advanced video features of the LG OLED TV.

  • Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker.
  • Dynamic Color: Adjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. This feature enhances hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue and green white look more vivid.
  • Clear White: Makes the white area of screen brighter.
  • Preferred Color: Set the Skin, Grass, and Sky color independently.
  • Super Resolution: Provides a crystal-clear picture by impr0ving the details in an area that has a blurry or unclear picture.
  • Gamma: You can adjust the brightness of dark areas and middle gray level areas of the picture.
  • Color Gamut: Maximizes the utilization of colors to increase color quality.
  • Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive, yet natural edges of the video.
  • x.v.YCC: This feature produces richer colors from x.v.YCC compatible sources.
  • Expert Pattern: Patterns used for expert adjustment.
  • Color Filter: This function filters specific colors in the video. You can use the RGB filter to set color saturation and hue accurately.
  • Color Management System: A tool that allows you to make adjustments by using test patterns; this does not affect other colors, but can be used to selectively adjust the 6 color areas (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Mgt/Yellow).

Picture Options: Additional picture options are available to enhance your viewing experience.

  • Real Cinema: Makes video clips recorded in a film look more natural by eliminating judder effect.
  • Black Level: Sets the black level of the screen to the proper level.
  • Noise Reduction: Reduces screen noise without compromising video quality.
  • MPEG Noise Reduction: Removes noise caused by compressing video.
  • Eye Care: Adjusts screen brightness to prevent eye fatigue.
  • Motion Eye Care: Saves power consumption by adjusting the brightness corresponding to movement in the video.
Audio Features

40W Speaker System: The LG OLED TV employs a 40-watt, 8-speaker system (6 speakers in TV, 2 speakers in base).

Preset + 5-Band EQ: Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment using factory presets. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality. You can also adjust the TV's sound manually by using the 5-band EQ (100Hz, 300Hz, 1khz, 3khz, 10kHz).

Audio Enhancements: The LG OLED TV offers various audio adjustments to enhance your overall experience.

  • Virtual Surround: Virtual Surround delivers a simulated surround sound effect with just the TVs two speakers.
  • Clear Voice II: Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.
  • Smart Sound Mode: Smart Sound Mode provides optimized sound adjusted for each source input. Smart Sound Mode automatically adjusts Preset/5-Band EQ, Virtual Surround, and Clear Voice II.
  • Auto Volume: Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed. This feature allows users to enjoy stable volume levels by making automatic adjustments for each program.

AV Sync: If the video and sound of the television are not synced, you can adjust the delay of the audio output to match the video.

Audio Outputs: The LG OLED TV offers an optical digital output and 3.5mm headphone jack.

  • Digital Audio Output: The optical (toslink) digital output terminal will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel PCM. The digital optical output terminal only sends an audio signal in Dolby Digital when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from a digital broadcast channel through the TV tuner or Dolby Digital content loaded onto USB. The optical digital audio output will only output in 2ch stereo from sources connected to the television via HDMI or RCA.
  • Analog/Headphone Output: The TV's 3.5mm analog output can be used to connect a set of headphones or as an audio output to connect your home theater receiver or soundbar system. You will need a minijack-to-RCA adapter (sold separately) to make a stereo RCA connection between the television and your AV receiver. The TV's analog audio output terminal will output 2ch audio from any of the television's source inputs.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to your A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 1 input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel (ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is necessary.
Network/USB Functions

Dual Core Processor: LG's dual core processor technology delivers the speed you need for faster web browsing, instant access to internet content, and quicker application processing. The dual core processor also supports multi-tasking, so you can watch your favorite shows and check social networks at the same time.

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: This TV can be connected to your home network via its Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi. If both options are available in your network, the wired Ethernet connection is recommended. Either network connection offers access to your PC movie/photo/music files, LG Apps, and the Internet.

Note: A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this TV. Use a standard LAN cable with this TV (Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector). The included wireless network adapter operates at 2.4 GHz radio frequencies, which are also used by other household devices.

LG Smart TV Apps: LG Smart TV Apps allows you to access a variety of online services and content directly on the LG OLED TV through its network connection. LG Smart TV Apps is an easy way to access limitless content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, videos, and browse the web; all organized in a simple to use interface (known as Smart TV). LG Smart TV Apps offers pay and free-of-charge instant streaming of movies, weather, videos, and photo album services. Once you have connected the LG TV to your home network and the internet, you can enjoy entertainment content, up-to-the minute news, weather updates, photo management, and more by simply using the TV's remote control and on-screen menu; all without a separate PC.

  • Premium Apps: Get access to premium Movie, Music, and Photo content from the following pre-installed apps - Netflix (5.1ch), Vudu, Hulu Plus, Cinema Now, Crackle, Viewster, YouTube, UStream, vTuner, Rhapsody, and Picasa. Plus, get access to pre-installed Sports, News, and Weather apps like - MLB.TV, Google Maps, AccuWeather.com, and Associate Press (AP).
  • Smart World Apps: LG Smart World is an online store for the LG Smart TV where you can download additional free and fee-based apps of diverse contents including education, entertainment, lifestyle, and news. Pandora will need to be downloaded from Smart World Apps.
  • 3D World: 3D world gives you access to a variety of free & pay online 3D content; such as movies & sports.
  • Game World Apps: This portal provides a user-friendly way to search, purchase, and play game apps through an LG Smart TV. Game World begins with the main menu, which displays a menu bar listing four categories (Featured, Top Charts, New, and Genre) for quick access to the contents. The main menu of the service also provides a tutorial, with manuals and instructions for playing games. The My Games section links users to all previously purchased games. USB-enabled gamepad (sold separately) is required.
  • Social Center App: LG Smart TV provides the Social Center app that allows you to communicate via social network services (SNS), such as Facebook and Twitter while watching TV. Using the Social Center app, you can post comments, as well as view comments and pictures posted by your social networking friends at a glance. You can even use your Android smartphone as a keyboard when using the Social Center App (download the LG TV Remote app onto your phone).
Note: Visit LG Smart TV for the latest compatible apps. Internet connection & subscriptions required. A minimum connection speed of 1.5 Mbps is required. For the best playback condition, a connection speed of 4.0 Mbps is required.

Skype w/ Camera & Mic: The LG Skype app lets you make video calls from the comfort of your living room via the TV's included camera and microphone. Using the TV's remote control, you can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from the LG TV. You cannot use and input device, such as a keyboard while using Skype.

Web Browser: The LG Smart TV features a built-in web browser that lets you search the Internet for a particular website by URL or your Favorites list. The web browser supports up to Flash 11, but does not support platform-dependent technology like ActiveX. The web browser only replays the following media file formats - JPEG/PNG/GIF. Not all websites will be available for download, because of size and content.

SmartShare: Whether you create a network with your compatible devices, access content stored in your LG Cloud, or use an NFC tag to connect; the LG TV makes it easy with SmartShare Technology for you to share content with friends and family.

  • DLNA Certified: This TV is DLNA Certified; which means it can display and play movie (DivX/WMV/MOV/MKV/MPEG), photo (JPEG), and music (MP3) content from your DLNA Certified network device and DLNA server (such as your Windows 7 or 8 PC). The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home. If you don't already have DLNA software on your Windows-based computer or server, simply download the Nero MediaHome 4 software from LG's website.
  • WiDi + Miracast Technology: The LG OLED TV features built-in Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) and Miracast technology for direct wireless content transfer from compatible devices with no Wi-Fi network needed. Now, you can enjoy all of your personal and online content on the big screen with a simple wireless connection. With a laptop featuring Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) or Android smartphone featuring Miracast, you can sit back and experience your favorite movies, videos, photos, online shows, and more in full HD (up to 1080P) and multichannel audio (up to 5.1ch) on the LG Smart TV.
  • NFC Tag On: Tag On is a data transmission technology that is used on Android smartphones (4.0+ICS) with Near Field Communication. Simply by tapping your smartphone to the included Tag On sticker on the TV, you can share audio/video/photo content between your smartphone and TV. To connect your smartphone to the TV using Tag On, you must download the Tag On app and LG TV Remote app onto your compatible Android smartphone. Your smartphone and TV must be connected to the same WiFi network, or use the TV's direct WiDi/Miracast connection.
  • LG Cloud: You can save videos, music, and photos to the LG Cloud, and easily access and play these files directly on the internet-connected LG Smart TV. It's a convenient alternative to local storage, and everybody receives 5GB free.

Software Update: You can update the TV with the latest software to enhance the product operation and/or add new features via the TV's network connection. Visit LG's Support Site for the latest firmware/software updates.

Triple USB Ports: The television features three USB type-A ports for playback of video (DivX/WMV/MOV/MKV/MPEG), still image (JPEG), and music (MP3) files stored on a connected USB memory device. The television can support USB external hard disc drives (up to 2TB) and USB mass storage class devices (up to 32GB). The USB storage devices must be formatted as FAT 32 or NTFS file system. In addition, the TV will charge USB devices that can be charged via USB (max. 5V/0.5A). The LG television lets you watch a slideshow of your photos (JPEG) while listening to background music (MP3) from an inserted USB device.

Convenience Features

LG Smart TV: LG Smart TV is a unique, interactive, simple-to-use on-screen user-interface that allows you to watch TV while you search for premium online content, explore LG Apps, adjust picture settings, switch external inputs, and select between connected network devices; all from one menu screen on the LG OLED TV. A few unique features of the Smart TV on-screen menu include:

  • What Is On Now?: This feature allows you to select and watch recommended programs currently available from live TV broadcasts and video-on-demand applications. You can also select and watch only recommended content related to the program you are currently watching.
  • Universal Search: You can do a universal keyword search of online content, which includes the TV's internet apps and its web browser.
  • My Interests: My Interests displays the weather in your area and the latest information from your top three selected categories (Sports, Movies, Music, News, TV, Business, Health, Politics, Travel, Science/Tech, or World).
  • Live Plus: Live Plus is a service that provides various information on the program you are currently watching in a pop-up format. Only select broadcast companies and programs provide this service.

AV Modes: AV Mode is three preset picture and audio settings. It allows the viewer to quickly switch between common audio/video settings. It includes Cinema, Game, Off (standard) Modes. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of these three picture modes to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.

Input & Channel Lists: The LG TV lets you store your Favorite broadcast TV channels, as well as label your input sources.

  • Favorite Channels: Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to search through all the in-between channels. You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the favorite channel list.
  • Input Label List: The LG TV will only display inputs which are connected to the television. You can select from preset names (Blu-ray, DVD, Set-top Box, Satellite, Cable Box, Game, PC, or DVI) to label each connected input.

Analog and Digital Caption Modes: Analog and Digital Captions are provided to help the hearing impaired watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Caption/Text, if provided by the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog channels on the Antenna/Cable. This TV is programmed to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set when you turned the power off.

Parental Control: Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings, and other viewing sources (external input block). The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possible block a specific channel. The Parental Control function is protected by a 4-digit user password.

ENERGY STAR Certified w/ Energy Saving Feature: Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in Standby and On modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units. The Energy Saving feature helps to save electric power by adjusting the screen brightness.

  • Minimum/Medium/Maximum: Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
  • Screen Off: Screen is turned off and only sound is heard.
  • Off: Turns off the Energy Saving feature.

Timers: The OLED TV employs On, Off, and Sleep Timer functions.

  • Auto On/Off: You can program the television to turn On and turn Off at a certain time. You can set the On and Off timer to Daily, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Sat-Sun, or Once. You can also set the input, channel, and volume level for the On Timer. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Timer, the TV will automatically revert back to standby mode.
  • Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time (10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes).

Built-in Customer Support: The LG OLED Smart TV offers built-in customer support to help your learn functions and diagnose problems.

  • On-Screen User Guide: The TV offers a built-in, on-screen User Guide to help you learn how to use your new TV.
  • Picture/Sound Tests: This customer support function executes picture and sound tests to make sure you have the TV properly connected.
  • LG Remote TV Service: LG Remote TV Service can allow LG Customer Service to help you perform menu actions and resolve many problems remotely. To use this feature make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
Remote Control

Motion Sensing Remote w/ Microphone: LG's Magic Remote acts as a remote controller, mouse pointer, and voice commander. This included RF remote control uses a 2.4GHz frequency range (2.4-2.4835 GHz; 32-channels) to control the TV up to a distance of 32.8'.

  • Remote Controller/Mouse Pointer: The RF remote operates the TV as if it were a wireless mouse. It allows you to point the remote at the TV and move through menu options with the movement of the remote. With simple gesture control, LG'S exclusive Magic Remote enables you to move the on-screen cursor, navigate menus, drag & drop apps, and select icons.
  • Voice Command Functions: The built-in microphone enables Voice Command for live TV, internet apps, web browser, and social networking. Simply press and hold the "Voice" button on the remote to activate the Voice Command function. When the microphone image appears on the screen, speak your desired search request into the remote. You can tune TV channels and search channel information, recommend and search TV shows & movies, or search the web. You can even speak into the mic to update your Facebook or Twitter status.
Note: Through the TV's setup menu, you can program the Magic Remote to operate your cable/satellite receiver, Blu-ray/DVD player, or Home Theater/Soundbar system.

SIMPLINK: SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other LG AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings, from the television's remote control. SIMPLINK provides the following remote functions:

  • Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings.
  • Select Multimedia Device: Enables you to select one of the multimedia device connected to the TV.
  • Disc Playback: Control playback of connected Blu-ray and DVD players.
  • Power Off All Devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
  • Sync Power On: When the equipment with SIMPLINK function connected HDMI terminal starts to play, The TV will automatically turn on.
  • Speaker: Selects either connected home theater or TV speaker.
Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version 1.3 with CEC function should be used. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the "SIMPLINK" logo are fully supported.

LG TV Remote App: You can download the LG TV Remote app (from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store) onto your Android (2.2+) smartphone/tablet or Apple iOS (5.0+) device in order to control the television from your mobile device. In addition to controlling the functions of the TV, the LG TV Remote app lets you stream your favorite broadcast programs from the TV to your Android or Apple iOS device. You can also access the TV's online applications, SmartShare content, and Social Center apps. In addition, you can use your smartphone or tablet to enter text (making web browsing easier). You can even use your smartphone/tablet as game controller for select gaming apps on the TV. The LG TV and your Android or Apple iOS device must be connected to the same network.

Keyboard Compatible: The LG OLED TV supports the use of a keyboard & mouse through its USB ports. You can enter text with the keyboard when using the Search function and the built-in Web Browser.

Mounting Options

Base: The TV features an integrated full-length base; it is not removable or adjustable. The television weighs 37.9 lbs. This TV is not wall-mountable.

Note: When installing the TV, leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and 4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Attached AC Power Cord: The television feature an attached 58" AC power cord. The power cord is fitted with a straight AC plug that sits 2.125" from the wall.

 

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WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN IN HOURS OF THE OLEDS? WHAT ABOUT THE BLUE OLED? NEED ANSWERS THAT ARE RELIABLE. 60 K HOURS?
ronald  Aug 17, 2014
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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.
kristina  Aug 18, 2014 (Staff)
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I just read article that PPG supplies the carbon based particles and the main issue is the Blue Sub pixel. Durability of the Blue Sub pixel is only 4 YEARS while the others are 10 years minimum. That tells me until they get the Blue to be as durable as the others, stay away from OLED. 4 years at a great expense, you will have a bad picture as the blue fades. Cructhfield reps and people, what say you?
mark  May 12, 2014
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I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: We have not had any confirmation on the issue as far as LG OLED television sets and their current lifespan. I did find an article that may be helpful that does talk about the Blue Sub Pixel having an issue, but it does not confirm the lifespan of either LG or Samsung OLED television. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.
greg  May 12, 2014 (Staff)
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How reflective is the screen? Modern plasmas and most newer LED TVs have highly reflective screens so reflections from windows and such need to be managed. Is this similar in that respect?
anthony  Mar 21, 2014
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Adam, Thanks for the clear description of the TVs reflectiveness. I'm now one step closer to purchasing it.
anthony  Mar 28, 2014
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Not at all when picture is on, but very when screen is black
adam  Mar 28, 2014
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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.
jeff  Mar 24, 2014 (Staff)

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