Troubleshooting – LG 55EA970V User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
Cannot control the 
TV with the remote 
control.
y
Check the remote control sensor on the product and try again.
y
Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control.
y
Check if the batteries are still working and properly installed ( to , to ).
No image display 
and no sound is 
produced.
y
Check if the product is turned on.
y
Check if the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
y
Check if there is a problem in the wall outlet by connecting other products.
The TV turns off 
suddenly.
y
Check the power control settings. The power supply may be interrupted.
y
Check if the
Automatic Standby or Off Time feature is activated in the TIME
settings.
y
If there is no signal while the TV is on, the TV will turn off automatically after 15 
minutes	of	inactivity.
When connecting to 
the PC (HDMI/DVI), 
‘No signal’ or ‘Invalid 
Format’	is	displayed.
y
Turn the TV off/on using the remote control.
y
Reconnect the HDMI cable.
y
Restart the PC with the TV on.
If Skype doesn’t 
start
y
Check whether the Video Call Camera is properly connected to the USB port on 
the	TV.	
y
Check the network connection status.
If the Notification 
Window is not 
displayed when a 
call is received
y
Check that your status is not set as “Do not disturb”.
y
When using certain TV functions, incoming calls can’t be received 
(e.g.	during	a	software	update,	etc.).
y
Check ‘Privacy Settings’ is “Allow calls from people in my contact list only”.
If	there’s	echo	(e.g.	
when you hear your 
own voice played 
back through the 
speakers)
y
Change the home theater audio setting to stereo rather than surround.
y
Reduce the speaker volume.
y
Too much echo in the room can decrease audio quality.
y
Test microphone using the ‘Echo / Sound Test Service’.
If you’re not able to 
receive any video or 
if it is of low quality
y
Internet or network congestion can degrade video quality.
y
Using	wireless	can	also	degrade	video	quality.	We	recommend	using	a	wired	
internet	connection.	
y
Screen	quality	can	decrease	when	using	Zoom-In.	We	recommend	you	use	
minimum	zoom	during	video	calls.
y
Check	whether	the	call	quality	information	is	marked	as	“critical”.	If	this	is	the	
case,	video	quality	can	be	degraded.
If the call ends 
abruptly
y
When	certain	TV	functions	are	activated,	the	call	may	be	disconnected.	(e.g.	
Sleep	timer,	etc.)
y
Do not unplug the Video Call Camera during a call.
If the Skype menu 
does not appear on 
the Premium menu
y
Connect	the	camera	to	your	TV,	then	update	the	software.	For	details	about	
how	to	update	the	software,	refer	to	your	TV	manual.
Other issues
y
Issues may arise from network congestion of problems with the Skype network.
y
For further inquiries about Skype functions, visit www.skype.com.