(Technorati)

For a civilization brought up on the concept of maya, it has taken the Koreans to prove it literally that life indeed is an illusion. Yesterday I was witness to the launch of the world’s largest 3D Cinema Smart TV by LG Electronics in India.  72 inches of screen and when the bat hit the ball, it literally came out of the screen. I moved forward and did try to catch the ball. Alas it was an illusion of 3D technology. Yet, one of the best ever. 3D has finally arrived in sense and sensibility that thrills the viewer. The concept of distance, space, depth and the way we view things is about to change.

3D Cinema Smart TV coming of age: The Picture gets out of the Screen
3D has been in the television market for sometime now but the experience has never really been thrilling. Yes, there was a certain depth to the pictures but perhaps that was all there was. LG 3D Cinema Smart TV redefines 3D viewing in many ways, perhaps the most important one is that the picture is no longer confined to the screen. It reaches out to you. Water splashes at you, so much so that your first conditioned reaction is to wipe your face. The hero’s punch comes right into you, the conditioned reactive mind for a second looks for protection and when the bat hits the ball, it actually makes you move a step ahead to catch it. The pictures actually come out of the screen by at least a few feet. Well so it seems.
The Good, the bad and the ouch!

2D to 3D conversion feature
Let’s say you are a Big B fan and your favourite movie is Deewar. Let’s also add your favorite dialogue to this “Tumhara pass kaya hai…. mere pass ma hai”.  Now you can transform this into a 3D experience.   LG 3D Cinema Smart TV allows conversion of existing pictures into 3D mode quite easily. The conversion feature is easy. Big B has bashed the baddies it’s now time to feel the power of his punch. You can increase the “depth” feature to 20 (maximum) for maximum 3D effect.  For the dialogues you could do 3D sound zooming. It’s a lot of power in your hands in terms of conversion to 3D.

Viewing Real 3D movies
The real power of this TV is in viewing content made in 3D. The punch comes right at you. The 3D sound zooming adds an extra dimension to sound. The voice echoes, comes from an unknown dimension, as if this was all there was.

Smart TV
The Smart TV in this is great. The remote is gesture based and simple. The high points are pointing, gesture & wheeling within the remote.  Another good feature is the Intel’s WiDi inbuilt in the TV which allows wireless display of HDMI content. Then there are the standard features which are in most Smart TV’s web browser, panels, home dashboard and WiFi.

Pricing
The pricing starts from Rs.40,000 and goes up to Rs.7 lakhs. 72 inches is magnificently huge for a TV screen especially of this type. The price tag is even more magnificent at over Rs.7 lacs for this 72 inches screen. Having said that, instead of spending lesser amount on building a projection system this might be a better buy.

One thing is for sure LG Cinema 3D Smart TV maybe well be the defining point in the way we view 3D content at home.

(by Cyber media)

The CINEMA SCREEN Design translates the latest advances in LG’s Flat Panel TV technology into an aesthetically superior form. The Bezel that surrounds the new CINEMA 3D Smart TVs has been slimmed down to negligible levels (1 mm), creating a more optimal and comfortable environment for immersive 3D viewing. The picture goes virtually from edge to edge.

“Technology and design are key factors behind LG Home Entertainment products. With our 2012 CINEMA 3D Smart TV line-up, we have been able to take a significant step forward, thanks to a series of new and upgraded 3D features led by the CINEMA SCREEN Design”, Soon Kwon, MD LGEIL said.

Talking about targets Soon Kwon added, “With 2012 Olympic to be broadcast in 3D and more than 30 English and Hindi 3D movies to hit Indian Cinemas hall, 3D entertainment is set to explode in India at a steady growth of 500%.  We are targeting business worth Rs. 1000 crore from 3D TVs and aim to consolidate our position in the Flat Panel TV segment with 30% market share.  To ensure the numbers we have an aggressive marketing strategy with a target investment of Rs.100 crore in Flagship product communication. This will be accompanied by experiential marketing campaigns”.

The new range of CINEMA 3D Smart TVs are accompanied by new CINEMA 3D glasses for 2012. Presented in four elegant series, the new glasses are 20% lighter than the previous ones, which were already the lightest in the industry, thus increasing comfort of users to watch countless 3D content for hours at a stretch.

Gamers will no doubt welcome the inclusion of Dual Play feature. For, it includes special glasses which allow two players see only their perspectives simultaneously on the full screen at once without having to split the screen.  This elevates the gaming experience a full notch up, truly an encounter of the first kind.

Immersive 3D experience is accompanied by 3D audio in new range of Cinema 3D smart TVs. 3D Sound Zooming generates 3D sound that is synchronized with the displayed 3D content, allowing users to not only see, but also hear in 3D.  The TV also boasts of innovations like Intel’s WiDi (Wireless Display) technology that enables easy and fast connection between TVs and PCs without requiring any internet, wires or wireless network.

The new CINEMA 3D Smart TVs come equipped with LG’s Smart TV functions. Featuring exciting apps, LG’s Smart TV offers a variety of premium content services, including 3D World, where viewers can access a growing abundance of 3D content. Furthermore, the embedded 2D to 3D conversion engine makes it possible to convert any 2D show to 3D, thus making 3D content practically limitless.

One of biggest hits in 2011, LG’s Magic Motion Remote Control, is even more magical this year. With 3 enhanced modes – Pointing, Gesture & Wheel – it allows users to easily control their Smart TVs.

LG is expanding the 3D market in a big way with Cinema 3D Smart TV range and is now poised to offer the widest range of 3D entertainment products – 3D LED, 3D Ultra Slim LED, 3D Home Theater systems, 3D Blu ray players and the futuristic 3D OLED TV by second-half of 2012.

The Cinema 3D Smart TV range is available in 21 SKU’s from 32 inches to 72 inches in the price range of Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 7,00,000. The new series will hit the Indian market from May ’12 onwards.

(techlivez.com)

Yesterday, at a press conference in New Delhi, LG India unveiled the new game changing Cinema Screen display that is just 1MM thin and has 3D capabilities, Cinema Screen Smart TV is highly optimized for 3D viewing with enhanced 3D Depth control, it extracts the ‘depth map’ of 3D source and adjusts it for breathtaking 3D. Another awesome feature was integrated Dual Play FPR technology where two players can play multiplayer games simultaneously without splitting the screen, each player will see their respective full screen, its like two players playing on two screens.

Dual Play uses LG FPR Technology which is not available with any other company at this time. It uses Cinema 3D TV and polarized glasses to work its magic. We were demoed using XBox racing game Forza 3, instead of split screen you can now get full screen for each player. The 3D experience of this TV was amazing unlike anything that I have seen before.

LM9500 LG Cinema 3D TV Features:

• Dual Core Processor
• 72 Inch Display
• Slimmed 3DTV IPS Display
• Intel Wi-Di , Wireless Display tech – connect Laptop, PCs to TV directly
• Dual Play Technology – FPR
• 2D to 3D conversion
• Gesture Control Remote
• Smart TV: Allows you to browse Internet and supports apps via lgappstv.com
• Priced at Rs 7,00,000

Mr. Soon Kwon, MD LGEIL said “Technology and design are key factors behind LG Home Entertainment products. With our 2012 CINEMA 3D Smart TV line-up, we have been able to take a significant step forward, thanks to a series of new and upgraded 3D features led by the CINEMA SCREEN Design.”

The CINEMA SCREEN Design translates the latest advances in LG’s Flat Panel TV technology into an aesthetically superior form. The Bezel that surrounds the new CINEMA 3D Smart TVs has been slimmed down to negligible levels (1 mm), creating a more optimal and comfortable environment for immersive 3D viewing. The picture goes virtually from edge to edge.

Talking about targets Mr. Soon Kwon added, “With 2012 Olympic to be broadcast in 3D and more than 30 English and Hindi 3D movies to hit Indian Cinemas hall, 3D entertainment is set to explode in India at a steady growth of 500%.  We are targeting business worth Rs. 1000 crore from 3D TVs and aim to consolidate our position in the Flat Panel TV segment with 30% market share.  To ensure the numbers we have an aggressive marketing strategy with a target investment of Rs.100 crore in Flagship product communication. This will be accompanied by experiential marketing campaigns.”

Mr. Soon Kwon, MD LGEIL with the LG Cinema 3D Smart TV

The new range of CINEMA 3D Smart TVs are accompanied by new CINEMA 3D glasses for 2012. Presented in four elegant series, the new glasses are 20% lighter than the previous ones, which were already the lightest in the industry, thus increasing comfort of users to watch countless 3D content for hours at a stretch.

Gamers will no doubt welcome the inclusion of Dual Play feature. For, it includes special glasses which allow two players see only their perspectives simultaneously on the full screen at once without having to split the screen.  This elevates the gaming experience a full notch up, truly an encounter of the first kind.

Immersive 3D experience is accompanied by 3D audio in new range of Cinema 3D smart TVs. 3D Sound Zooming generates 3D sound that is synchronized with the displayed 3D content, allowing users to not only see, but also hear in 3D.  The TV also boasts of innovations like Intel’s WiDi (Wireless Display) technology that enables easy and fast connection between TVs and PCs without requiring any internet, wires or wireless network.

As always, the new CINEMA 3D Smart TVs come equipped with LG’s Smart TV functions. Featuring exciting apps, LG’s Smart TV offers a variety of premium content services, including 3D World, where viewers can access a growing abundance of 3D content. Furthermore, the embedded 2D to 3D conversion engine makes it possible to convert any 2D show to 3D, thus making 3D content practically limitless.

One of biggest hits in 2011, LG’s Magic Motion Remote Control, is even more magical this year. With 3 enhanced modes – Pointing, Gesture & Wheel – it allows users to easily control their Smart TVs.

LG is expanding the 3D market in a big way with Cinema 3D Smart TV range and is now poised to offer the widest range of 3D entertainment products – 3D LED, 3D Ultra Slim LED, 3D Home Theater systems, 3D Blu ray players and the futuristic 3D OLED TV by second-half of 2012.

The Cinema 3D Smart TV range is available in 21 SKU’s from 32 inches to 72 inches in the price range of Rs. 55,000/- to Rs. 7,00,000/-. The new series hits the Indian market from May’12 onwards.

The Cinema Screen 3D Smart TV range is available in 5 series (LM8600, LM7600, LM6700, LM6690 & LM6400) in screen size of 32’’, 42’’, 47’’ and 55’’.

(techvorm.com)

Leading Home Entertainment Brand of Country, LG Electronics India today announced in New Delhi the launch of its latest series of Cinema 3D Smart TVs incorporating Cinema Screen design and large screen size 3D TV’s. These TVs are appropriately called Cinema Screen Designed TVs because they give true cinematic experience while watching on them. These TVs are masterpieces as they have been designed with professional skill and art. These masterpieces are novel in many ways and are to be seen to be believed.

LG has taken significant steps forward to upgrade series of 3D features in their new devices. The Bezel that surrounds the new Cinema 3D Smart TVs has been slimmed down to negligible level -1mm- creating a more optimal and comfortable environment for immersive 3D viewing. The picture goes virtually from edge to edge.

The new range of Cinema 3D Smart TVs are accompanied by new Cinema 3D glasses for 2012. I have personally worn these glasses to see many models on display in Hotel Taj Palace, and these glasses are 20% lighter than the previous ones, thus increasing the comfort of users to watch countless 3D content for hours at a stretch.

Gamers will certainly like Dual Play features, which is unparalleled in this industry. It includes special viewing glasses which allows two players to see only their perspectives simultaneously on the full screen at once without having to split the screen. This elevates the gaming experience to very higher level and truly an unique experience.

3D imaging experience is accompanied by 3D audio in new range of Cinema 3D smart TVs. 3D sound zooming generates 3D sound that is synchronised with the displayed 3D content, allowing users to not only see, but also hear in 3D!

The TVs also boast of innovations like Intel’s Wireless Display technology that enables easy and fast connection between TVs and PCs without requiring any internet,wires or wireless network.

Cinema 3D Smart TVs come equipped with LG’s Smart TV functions. Featuring exciting apps, LG’s Smart TV offers a variety of premium content services, including 3D World, where viewers can access a growing abundance of 3D content. Furthermore, the embedded 2D to 3D conversion engine makes it possible to convert any 2D show to 3D, thus making 3D content practically limitless.

LG is very optimistic about opportunities in 3D segment of TVs and is eyeing majority market share in India. With 2012 Olympic to be broadcast in 3D and more than 30 English and Hindi 3D movies like Dhoom 3, Raaz 2 etc. to hit Indian cinema halls, 3D entertainment is set to explode in India at a steady growth of 500%. One 3D TV  channel is also expected to come into being in 2013. LG is targeting business worth Rs. 1000 crore from 3D Tvs and will be spending Rs. 100 crore in marketing campaigns.

LG is expanding the 3D market in a big way with Cinema 3D Smart TV range and is now poised to offer the widest range of 3D entertainment products – 3D LED, 3D Ultra Slim LED, 3D Home Theater systems, 3D Blu Ray players and the futuristic 3D OLED TV by second-half of 2012.

The Cinema 3D Smart TV range is available in 21 variants from 32″ inches to 72″ inches in the price range of Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 7,00,000. These models will be available in India from this month onwards.

(From Gadget & Gizmos)

LG has expanded its smart TV range with a new array of 3D Cinema televisions, among them the world’s thinnest bezel smart TVs and a 72-inch giant that is the largest in the Indian market.

Soon Kwon, MD LG Electronics India, said the new design features many upgrades on the 3D Cinema TVs launched earlier. The company hopes to consolidate its space in the segment, and is eyeing a 30 per cent share of the Rs 1,000-crore market in India.

Kwon believes the London Olympics, which will be telecast in 3D as well, will be a big push for the third dimension in television. Moreover, the trend of launching movies in 3D is expected to spillover to Bollywood this year.

The new televisions will feature cutting edge features like Dual Play, which allows two gamers to get their own 3D perspective of the game. LG is also introducing 3D sound zooming, which adds another dimension to the audio while watching 3D movies. Plus, the new magic motion remote control on the units will pointing, gesture and wheel controls.

Then, in an industry first, LG has reduced the thickness of the bezel to just 1mm, giving its new screens an edge-to-edge feel. The design, which was a show-stopper at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, will be featured in the new TVs.

Viewers will also be able to control 3D depth as well as cover 2D content with the new TVs. LG’s new app hub will also have 3D content which can downloaded to the TV.

The new series of 23 TVs will be available in stores from this month with prices starting at Rs 55,000 for the 32-inch Cinema 3D smart TV. The 72-inch TV, the largest in the market at present, will cost Rs 7 lakh.

Well, we can’t speak for every single customer, but we’re definitely glad to count PCWorld in our corner! PCWorld is easily one of the best known tech publications around, delivering highly regarded expert advice on the latest cutting-edge technology. It is available in 50+ countries. After choosing two LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV models at the top of its list of 5 favorite HDTVs for 3D viewing (#1 and #3), they also picked the LG Smart TV platform as their favorite in comparisons. Read more on PCWorld’s favorite 3D TVs here.

Most major TV makers offer Smart TV functions on top of TV products. But there’s a reason why the LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV platform performs so well in the tests and was chosen #1 by the tech gurus at PCWorld.

Put simply: the experience.

Here’s how PCWorld put it: “The LG Smart TV platform offers the best overall Internet experience.” We fully agree, and would add that the ease and comfort of the Magic Motion Remote Control makes it even better, especially with its simple point and click controls that make accessing Smart TV services on a LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV so much more pleasant.

 See how smart LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs can be

PCWorld also found typing easier on the Magic Motion Remote Control as compared to conventional TV remote controls. And for people who really want a keyboard, we made a free easy QWERTY keyboard application for your iOS and Android device, which also makes it great for surfing the web.

We’ll gladly take the compliments! So, if you’re in the market for a new TV, an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV should be on top of your list to try out.

Also, don’t forget that LG also offers a set-top box called Smart TV Upgrader that also provides the full smart TV experience when connected to your existing TVs at home! Read the original PCWorld article here.

In fact, you might even say it’s a golden era for 3D fans out there and, for us here at LG, we couldn’t be having more fun! We don’t want to just to lead the way toward outstanding 3D TV technology. We’re developing an ecosystem of products that give consumers the opportunity to quickly and easily create and enjoy 3D content whenever and wherever, starting with devices that let them make their own movies and finishing off with all the tools they need to take pleasure in what they’ve created.

Just a few years ago, no one could even dream of making their own 3D movie. It costs a fortune and you need at least two top-end cameras to get it done. But now, with LG’s newest smartphone, the Optimus 3D, anyone can do it. Just take out your phone and start shooting! True, no one is going to mistake you for James Cameron, but the Optimus 3D has two 5megapixel HD cameras that record in 720p at a superfast 30fps, so we’ve got you covered when it comes to quality. The other cool thing about the Optimus 3D is that you can play that video back in 3D anywhere, even without glasses.

The LG 3D Ecosystem: Create, edit and enjoy your own 3D content

And when you come home, that’s when the fun really begins, when you share your newly created 3D content with your friends and family on the big screen, either through a quick and convenient HDMI connection that plugs right into the phone or, even easier, go wireless with DLNA.

Here’s where the LG CINEMA 3D TV and 3D Home Theater System really shine, because it’s all about family viewing. And because the LG CINEMA 3D TVs are certified Flicker-Free and have an exceptionally wide viewing angle, the entire family really can get in on the fun comfortably. No one has to crowd around the TV and there is none of the dizziness sometimes caused by conventional 3D TVs

 Click here to see the video of the LG 3D Home Theater System

You might be even more amazed by the sound of what you created. With LG’s 3D Home Theater System, you don’t just hear sounds from behind or off to the side. The four tallboy speakers pump the sound upward so that it cascades down, fully enveloping you in a dome of sound as if you were right there at the scene (or right back where you took the video!). The sound is fuller, deeper, and no details are missed.

And that’s just the beginning. True aficionados are also going to want to be able to edit what they’ve created. At home, you’ve got two choices for that. First up is the LG D2342P-PN 3D monitor. It has a bright display with clear images and, like all LG CINEMA 3D TVs is certified “Flicker-Free”. Or, you can try the newly released D2000. It has all the benefits of the D2342 and you are freed from wearing glasses!

You read that correctly, no glasses are required to view 3D on the D2000 monitor. It’s pretty cool technology.

You can also enjoy life in 3D outside your house, using an XNOTE A510 3D laptop to play 3D games or watch 3D movies. And don’t worry about your eyes getting tired from watching the 3D images so close. LG created a special Tridef 3D shortcut key that allows you to adjust the depth of the 3D images so you can watch for as long as you want.

And you know the best part? For all LG 3D products, you can use the same pair of lightweight, affordable glasses. No need to spend any more money on glasses, and no need to sit uncomfortably. You really can just enjoy it.

No other home electronics manufacturer can make the same claim. The LG 3D ecosystem is a perfect fit for you 3D life!

1.   Lotte World Ice Rink in Seoul, Korea

Korea is well known for its games and world champion gamers. So when LG took an entire ice rink as the venue for the CINEMA 3D Game Festival, literally tens of thousands of gamers and non-gamers alike flocked to the 2-day event. The venue turned into a stage with massive 3D screen and it was packed with the latest LG CINEMA 3D TVs, LG 3D Monitors, 3D X-NOTE notebook computers, Optimus 3D smartphones, LG CINEMA 3D Projectors and more. The full line-ups of LG’s 3D gadgets were used to enjoy all different kinds of games such as Blizzard’s renowned StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, X-Box 360 Kinect console games, and wildly popular Korean online RPG game Lineage II.

The venue was packed with people (Left) with performances by Girls’ Generation (Right) and other K-Pop stars

Some of the hottest Korean celebrities showed up at the event, including an appearance by the beautiful actress Shin Min-a (also the model for LG X-Note computer ads), and performances by K-Pop mega group “Girls’ Generation.” Naturally, gamers went wild. Read more on the event here.

2.   Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, Germany

Gamescom is the world’s largest trade fair and event for games and entertainment in Germany. It’s held every year and, this year, LG brought its CINEMA 3D Game Festival there. Over 10,000 visitors took time to drop by the LG booth at the event to experience amazing 3D gaming on LG’s 3D devices and to get a taste of LG’s CINEMA 3D total solution.

 Can you guess who’s winning? 

3.   Mega Khimki in Moscow, Russia

In Russia, the event was held in Mega Khimki, one of the largest shopping malls in Moscow. A 370-inch 3D screen broadcasted living gaming footages of several local celebrity gamers, and other performances were also shown in 3D on the big screen for everyone to enjoy. Over 70,000 people crowded the venue to experience the world of 3D gaming presented by LG.

 Lots of fun for all different ages (Left) and 3D performances by Russian celebrities (Right) 

4.   Dubai in the Middle East

The LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival in Dubai is not a one-time event like others. This one’s a little special. And the reason we say “is” is because it’s still on going right now! LG has set up 3D gaming equipment (CINEMA 3D TVs, CINEMA 3D Projectors, and more) at what’s called Living Rooms Video Games Cafes and is holding 3D game tournaments there until the end of this year. Contests are held on a weekly and monthly basis to seek the best of the best and the winners will face each other in a Mega Championship finale next year. Small and big prizes from T-shirts to CINEMA 3D TVs have been given out to winners.

Weekly winners at the LG Hall of Fame

 5.   BlizzCon in Anaheim, USA

Most recently, LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival made its way into BlizzCon, hosted by Blizzard Entertainment, the makers of Warcraft, Diablo and of course, the StarCraft Series. The event was held in Anaheim, California. LG showed off its full line-ups of 3D products. Gamers from all over the world at the event could experience the cutting edge 3D technology through all the different products.

People were literally at the edge of their seats watching games on LG’s massive 3D display 

A new expansion to StarCraft II named Heart of the Swarm was announced at the convention, and it looked amazing when displayed on LG CINEMA 3D monitors, especially the D2342P model which was perfect for viewing dynamic game sceneries.

Gamers blown away by the games on LG 3D monitors 

Some gamers were completely immersed in their games on CINEMA 3D monitors while others were literally on the edge of their seats while viewing game contests through LG’s 3D glasses. When you see the event, there’s no doubt about LG’s leadership in 3D technology and 3D gaming. Countless visitors had a blast as well.

The 3D Game Festival Continues to Conquer the World of 3D Gaming

LG has set out to dominate the world of 3D gaming with the Global LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival. From participation in major gaming events to holding various game events all over world, it has gamers jumping out of their seats. Aside from the ones that we’ve mentioned above, the Game Festival has also been held in Canada, China, and Brazil among others. And it will be held in many other countries by the end of the year. So keep an eye out wherever you are. If you’re lucky the LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival may be coming to your country!

And, with its outstanding technology, LG CINEMA 3D TVs are at the center of attention. Earlier this year there was a lot of heated debate about the different types of 3D technology. LG uses the Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) Type in its CINEMA 3D TVs, the superiority of which was confirmed in a report released by iSuppli, a globally renowned market research company. According to iSuppli, the number of FPR Type 3D TVs will surpass the number of Shutter Glasses (SG) Type by 2015. With LG as the established leader in FPR Type technology, the future of technological advancements looks very bright.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the key reasons why LG’s 3D technology is superior to the conventional 3D with this video.

It’s easy to see the true value of LG CINEMA 3D TVs and how far they surpass SG types when it comes to flickering and viewing angle, something that has been confirmed independently by a variety of media around the world.

For example, “What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision,” a UK-based magazine for audiophiles, makes the case even more strongly.

* A review magazine on consumer electronics published in UK,’What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision’ is recognized for its prestigious review and guide to buying and owning home entertainment products. More than 500,000 copies are sold every month.

In its TEST VERDICT section, the magazine compared watching the movie Avatar in 3D on a LG CINEMA 3D TV (model #47LW650) with a conventional SG type 3D TV. The magazine pointed out many of the 47LW650’s strong suits but, where it really shone was the stress-free viewing.

There’s a lot to like about the LG 47LW650T: it delivers a convincing case for passive 3D technology, you get all those 3D glasses as part of the package and we found it restful to watch without the fatiguing crosstalk of some active-shutter designs…the 47LW650T is definitely worth putting on your shortlist.

The magazine gave it a 5-star rating. Furthermore, American IT magazine PC World claimed that LG’s FPR 3D TVs have superior 3D effects when compared to conventional 3D TVs, while CNET’s Asia edition also gave LG CINEMA 3D TV 4 stars on the 15th and selected it as an Editor’s Choice!

As the market for 3D TVs continues to heat up, consumers and media will continue to take notice of LG Electronics’ powerful 3D technology. We’ll continue to bring you all the good news, so stay tuned!

Hong Kong: A Leon Lai Love Affair with LG CINEMA 3D TV
Not everyone knows what Cantopop is, let alone Cantopop’s 4 Heavenly Kings. But Leon Lai is one of them and he dropped by the event in HK. Well, he didn’t exactly just drop by. In fact, he made a grand appearance and was there to show a brand new 3D video for his latest single, “See You Later.”

The 3D music video was a first, and it was the result of a great collaboration between LG Electronics and one of Hong Kong’s most innovative and successful record labels, aMusic, who worked for 9 months to combine the faces together with slick animations of the bodies. The innovative video caught a lot of attention, so much so that Leon Lai is now one of our biggest fans.

“LG CINEMA 3D quality is impressive. I want one!” – Leon Lai

LG Electronics is planning to release the music video on 3D Blu-ray in the market soon. The title will be shown exclusively on LG CINEMA 3D TVs in stores, and customers will be given a free copy.

Russia: A Passport to the Third Dimension
Watching 3D TV can feel like being transported to another world. In Russia, that “other world” happened to be a very exclusive launch party that required a special passport for entry, which we dutifully supplied to all our guests. It was just like crossing the border, with “immigration” officials waiting to stamp the passports.

Entering a new 3D TV world with our passport to the LG CINEMA 3D TV Russia Launch

Once inside, guests were treated to a world of high technology and fun. First up was the I-Bar, where cocktails were mixed with the latest LG touch screens. We also set up an I-Wall that took up an entire side of the reception area. It gave guests a chance to get up-close-and-personal with rich multimedia content, everything from music to TV programs. Headline performances from top stars like Baneros and Janna Friske got everyone up and moving.

‘Drumcat’, the world only female percussion group was invited for powerful drum performance

Brazil: Former President Lula da Silva Pays a Visit
If you want to have a passionate launch party, is there a better place to do it than Brazil? The Transamerica Expo Center played host for our party and we were honored and privileged to have as a guest none other than the former president of the country, Lula da Silva. He is still very popular and, as we saw first-hand, still so very passionate. It was the first time for him to take part in a corporate event since stepping down last year so it was very meaningful to have him there with us.

 Former president Lula da Silva enjoys the superb picture quality of LG CINEMA 3D TV

 “Tá bom!” Mr. Lula da Silva signals his approval of LG CINEMA 3D TV’s outstanding 3D picture quality.

The former president talked about the cutting-edge power of LG CINEMA 3D TV technology and, ever the diplomat, also expressed his hope to see LG Electronics continue to contribute to the development of Brazil’s bright future.

United States: Diving into March Madness
Brazil isn’t the only place full of passion. In the United States, few annual events generate more passion than college basketball’s March Madness. It’s one of the top sporting events all year, attracting roughly 40 million viewers and participants from across the country. For these passionate basketball fans and their families, LG Electronics put together a variety of great events to enjoy at the venue.

This past year, the championship match was held at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. Nearby, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, the NCAA also put on its highly regarded fan festival. LG Electronics was in both places, with two CINEMA 3D TV Booths and a lot of fun family events. This “Tip-off Tailgate” event was held at the booth, inviting customers to pick their favorite 3D technology, with 3 of 4 participants selecting CINEMA 3D’s FPR 3D technology over conventional 3D technology. A sweepstakes giving away CINEMA 3D TVs was also held for the participants. Over the course of 3 days, more than 2,300 people participated in the pre-game events.

Korea: A 3D Battle in the Stars
Korea is a virtual Mecca for gamers. What other country has its own professional computer gaming league? So it made perfect sense to do our launch event in our home market in concert with a game event. Hence the genesis of the LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival. For the first time ever in Korea, gamers could duke it out in 3D among the stars!

 Hardcore gamers locked in on a 3D game of Star Craft II

Ever been to an indoor event where hundreds of people are all staring at computer screens all decked out in 3D glasses? That was the atmosphere at LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival event. The entire venue was powered by LG 3D Notebooks and LG CINEMA 3D TVs and, with everyone playing in the Star Craft 3D Game League, like a real battlefield, with all the top players from the league going head-to-head.

 And it wasn’t just computer games. We also had singers perform in 3D at the event. They were on one stage but we captured them with a 3D camera and broadcast it around the venue in real time on LG CINEMA 3D TVs. Hundreds of fans took part and got to witness something very special.

LG CINEMA 3D TV launch events have been held around the world and these were just a few of the highlights. We’ve also been in Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and New Zealand. At each event, we’ve met so many wonderful people and everyone has been amazed and fascinated by the power of 3D technology.

And it’s a safe bet that LG CINEMA 3D TV technology has more in store for us. Come by any time and we’ll keep you posted on what’s coming up next!

Stack it next to a remote with a million buttons and you’ll see what we mean. The reality is that less is more. In fact, with just 7 buttons, the Magic Motion Remote Control makes controlling your TV a breeze. No more squinting down to figure out which buttons to press. No more puzzling over functions. It’s so intuitive.

And the Magic Motion Remote Control has plenty of options, like being able to adjust the sensitivity and speed of the cursor, just like you would with your PC mouse.

The menus on your CINEMA 3D TV make your Magic Motion Remote Control even easier to use!

Follow the quick steps below and in just a few quick points and clicks you’ll be well on the way to enjoying a much better experience with your TV.

1. Locate the Enter/Home button on your Magic Motion Remote Control. It’s right in the center of the device, so you should have no trouble finding it. Press it once and the device should turn on and a pointer will show on your TV screen. (An indicator at the top of your remote will light up as shown in the image below.)

2. Press the Enter/Home button again and you will be taken to the Home menu screen, where you can access your TV settings and Smart TV functions. Then, move your pointer over to the quick menu icon as shown on the image (left) and hit Enter/Home again.

3. Here you will be given an on-screen button named POINTER. Just move your pointer over it and click enter again.

That’s it.

Now you can access all the different menus for changing your settings for the Magic Motion Remote Control.

Speed: Adjust the speed of your pointer, making it faster or slower.

Shape: If you don’t like the default shape, you can change it here.

Size: If you’re having trouble seeing the pointer, or if you think it’s too big, you can adjust it here.

Alignment: If this option is turned on, it will help you locate the pointer on your screen when you can find it. Simply shake your Magic Motion Remote Control left to right, and the pointer will automatically relocate itself to the center of the screen! Cool.

Depending on the CINEMA 3D Smart TV model that you have, the language and the process may be slightly different but all CINEMA 3D Smart TVs have the same basic options. It’s really very easy. Just hit the Enter/Home button on you remote and locate your settings. Everything else is straightforward!

Step one is to download and install it from either your Android or iOS app store. Just search for “LG Remote App”. It’s free.

Step two, you need to pair the app with your LG TV. As long as your smart phone and smart TV are connected to your home Wi-Fi network, this is a snap. After you launch the LG TV Remote App, it will automatically scan for your TV. Once it finds it, just tap “connect” and watch the TV for a code to appear. Plug that in, and you’re good to go.

Search, Connect and Pair!

 Step three, Enjoy! Here are some of the features you’ll find on the menu.

1. Volume, Channel, and “My CH”

The volume and channel changers are self-explanatory. Just use one of the two sets of rockers that appear on your phone, and swipe up and down to adjust. What’s really cool is the “My CH” feature, which lets you create a list of your favorite channels that you can surf back and forth between. Whenever you’re on a channel you like, just tap My CH and add it to your favorites. Once it’s saved, you can always go back with just a few simple touches of the finger.

2. Touch Pad

Use the simple touch pad to access key functions like launching your apps.

This menu works like a normal touch pad on a notebook computer. Just put your finger on the smartphone screen and the Magic Motion pointer will appear on your TV. Now, we’re not saying that it’ll replace your Magic Motion Remote Control, but it definitely gets the job done in a very admirable way.

3. Buttons

Even if you don’t really get into the functionality of our Magic Motion Remote Control, you can go old school with this feature, which replicates all your key navigation functions of the standard LG remote that comes with the TV.

4. Settings.

Use these to customize the app, change your vibration effects, sound effects, and even your touchpad sensitivity.

5. The QWERTY Keyboard

This is probably our favorite feature on the app, because it’s perfect for surfing the web and doing searches from your couch. And it’s super intelligent. Whenever you are surfing or using Smart TV menus that require keyboard input, the LG Remote App realizes it and launches a keyboard on your smartphone. All from within the app! A smart way that makes your Smart TV even smarter.

Supported models for the LG Remote Application are:

LCD/LED TV

LEX8

LZ9800, LZ970*, LZ9700, LZ9600, LW9600, LW950*, LW9500, LW770*, LW7700, LW7500, LW650*, LW6500, LW570*, LW5700, LW5600 LW550*, LW5500

LV570*, LV5700, LV550W, LV550T, LV5500 (except size 26″, 22″, andHong Kong), LV5400, LV375*, LV373S, LV372S, LV3700

North America Only

LK550, LK530

PDP TV

Korea,Australia,New Zealand,Asia

PX950, PZ570

Central Asia

PZ950

North America

PZ950, PZ750, PZ550, PZ540

Latin America

PZ950, PZ570 (Brazil,Peru,ChileOnly)

Europe

PZ950, PZ750

Nothing really prepares you for all those ambient sounds floating around behind you—the people talking in the coffee shop just off the screen to the right or the sound of a motorcycle zooming by you on the screen to the left. First-timers often catch themselves physically turning to see if it really did just drive by.

We’ve gotten so used to the unidirectional sound coming from our TV sets over the years that we just don’t know what to expect when we hear it for the first time. Even some of the newest TV models boasting great sound can’t compete with a 5-speaker home theater system. Many of them pump out some pretty big wattage. But the depth of sound on a home theater system is something else again. It expands the field of sound and immerses you into it, as opposed to having it come straight at you from the front.

For movie aficionados, there’s really no substitute if you want to recreate theater effects at home. And for sports fans, a home theater system really can put you at the center of the action. Imagine sitting in your living room watching a baseball game and, suddenly, a heckler yells something at the pitcher from directly behind you. After you realize that the guy is not in fact in your living room, you’ll catch your breath and marvel at how truly advanced sound has become. It’s amazing.

Well, LG just created something new to take your breath away: the LG CINEMA 3D SOUND Blu-ray™ Home Theater HX906TX.

The difference starts with the fact that it’s a 9.1 speaker system. On the tallboy speakers you see above, LG placed four upright 3D speakers which pump sound upward. By filling the sound field above the listeners’ heads, it’s like installing four height channel speakers, as they’re known to industry professionals, on the upper wall. This is possible because the 360° reflector inside the upright 3D speakers disseminates sound evenly to the entire room, letting the sound shower down on the listeners.

Now imagine the sound.

By creating a new dimension in sound coming from above, instead of just coming at you from your left, right, or behind, it truly envelops you as the sounds transport you to the scene.

On a standard home theater system, the sound of a helicopter might be recreated off to the side or with a back speaker. But with the new 3D sound, the sound actually rushes over your head as the helicopter does on the screen. You can be forgiven for ducking because it really is that dramatic. And as anyone who’s seen a 3D movie before knows, the ducking is half the fun!

All this is made possible by LG’s unique DSP technology, which includes Sound Field expansion and 3D Sound Analyzer. While Sound Field expansion allows listeners to enjoy high quality 360 degree sound no matter where they are in the room, the 3D Sound Analyzer analyzes the complex layers of sound to bring even the smallest details to life.

We tested it out recently in Moscow with some top sound journalists and they were blown away. Alexsey Korneev, editor for top AV magazine STUFF, writes, “Home Theater? No, this is more than just a device. LG created an entertainment-cultural complex with IMAX cinema, dance floor, computer club, and also exhibition of best designer solutions.”

 The beautifully designed speakers are a perfect fit with any interior

On top of the sound, the new CINEMA 3D SOUND Blu-ray™ Home Theater looks great and acts even smarter. The design incorporates a premium cubic look with a metallic silver hairline.

It also works intelligently and conveniently to provide outstanding Smart TV functions, including a wide array of premium content and apps. If you have an iPod or iPhone, you can simply cradle it to enjoy your own playlists and you can even download an app that converts your smartphone into a remote for your Home Theater. It also supports a more convenient method of sharing of all your media, including movies, pictures and music, via DNLA and Wi-Fi Direct™.

Eye-popping, jaw-dropping sound, because 3D is more than just a visual thing and your ears want in on the action. But don’t just take our word for it. Why not head to the store and hear the difference yourself. We’re sure you’ll catch it in the first split-second.

Most people who know IPS already are legit pros at what they do, people who need the most accurately reproduced color available. Think people like graphics professionals and you’re on the right track.

What’s cool about IPS is that the viewing experience is so better than a regular monitor that we can all get something out it.

Every day activities

Now, if you’re like us, you spend a lot of time in front of your computer. And many of us have been known to shop a bit, too. Imagine you buy a red shirt to match a pair of new jeans. You make your payment and wait eagerly for the shipment to arrive. And when it does, you tear it open only to find that… the red is actually kind of orange. How come you didn’t see that on your monitor!?

If the situation sounds familiar, then this disclaimer probably look very familiar: “Due to the large variation of monitors, video cards, operating systems, and internet browsers and the effects each has on each other, we cannot guarantee the fabric colors displayed.” Recognize it? Right, from one of those online shopping malls.

What a disappointment. Even with a state-of-the-art system featuring a killer video card, if your monitor is sub-par, you’re color experience will be, shall we say, lacking.

Well, you don’t need to worry with an IPS monitor, because the color reproduction is simply that good. You might even avoid a fashion faux pas.

Watching movies and videos

What about movie buffs? Imagine yourself watching a movie in bed at night. It might be the best place ever to watch a film but for most regular displays you pretty much have to get the angle just right or else the colors bleed. When you’re falling asleep, you don’t want to sit ramrod straight but that’s pretty much what you have to do to find just the right viewing angle.

IPS monitors solve this with an exceptional viewing angle of about 178 degrees. So go ahead and feel free to move about.

Gaming

For gamers, it’s even more of a no-brainer. Most gamers play for several hours straight and everyone knows that can be hard on the eyes. After just a few hours, your eyes can dry out, and pretty soon you won’t see what you’re doing.

This is mainly because many displays have inconsistent response times that leave residual images or show motion blur when displaying moving objects.

But IPS monitors offer more vivid pictures, with consistent response times throughout the entire display, making it much more comfortable on the eyes.

So let’s sum it up. LG’s IPS monitors offer exceptionally wide viewing angles, vivid pictures, consistent response times and excellent color reproduction. That’s why many graphics experts and even surgeons choose our monitors, and many companies choose LG IPS panels when they want top-notch screens. And even for other general consumers out there, LG’s IPS monitors can make a world of difference when it comes to reproducing the life around us properly.

Want to see what other people are saying about it? Take a look at this video uploaded by a consumer comparing our IPS monitors with a monitor made by another manufacturer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjmCKbhARJg

Our previous line-up of Magic Remotes, also known as the Magic Motion Remote Control, was an innovative input device that provided the convenience of an on-screen pointer to interact with the TV. It’s a simple process to pair it with the TV and users could move the pointer like a mouse, letting them click on menus and navigate with ease. It was a remote control in a class by itself.

Well, the new Magic Remote is not only much sleeker than its older brother, it’s much smarter, too, with some very innovative upgrades.

 The new Magic Remote fits perfectly in your hand, and adds amazing new features that will blow you away!

 All New Design

The first thing that will strike you is that the Magic Remote sports an all-new sleek and stylish arched design. And, the ergonomics are outstanding, making it easier to grip and use. With smooth lines and a stylish finish, it is a truly magical looking device.

Magic Wheel

Actually a scroll wheel isn’t anything new. But sometimes, something as simple as the scroll wheel we all use on our pc mouse, can make a world of difference when it’s paired up with the right device.

Instead of pushing buttons to move around the screen, the pointer and the scroll wheel make the experience much easier and more enjoyable.

And when you grab it and use it for the first time to navigate web pages and menus, it’ll feel like you’ve been hit over the head with a hammer, and you’ll ask yourself: “Why in the world weren’t remote controls made like this before?”

Magic Pattern Gesture

Who says watching TV is the number 1 reason for obesity among Americans? Another new feature of the Magic Remote is gesture support. It’s really not much different from waving a magic wand. With simple arm or wrist movements, like moving the Magic remote sideways to surf to the previous channel, or drawing a V shape to call up a list of programs and contents you watched, you can easily control your CINEMA 3D Smart TV. You can even use the gesture feature to play games on your TV as well. So now, you can burn some calories while having some fun with your TV at the same time!

Voice Recognition: The New Magic Remote is waiting for you to tell it what to do!

Voice Recognition

The new voice recognition support on the Magic Remote allows you to speak to your TV when searching on the web. No Qwerty keyboard required either. Just pick up the Magic Remote and start talking. The advanced voice recognition software is very accurate, and will catch precisely what you’re saying.

One-button 3D Conversion

A new button has been added to the Magic Remote that will allow users to instantly convert 2D content into brilliant 3D. No need to search around the on screen menu any more. Whenever you see a program that you like, just hit the button, sit back and enjoy!

The Magic Remote is where the great experience with your LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV starts. On top of the on-screen pointer that you maneuver with your Magic Remote, newly added features greatly expand the action you can engage in to control your TV. It’s easy to use, it’s powerful, and in our humble opinion, it’s the nicest looking TV remote we’ve ever seen!

Naturally we couldn’t miss out on such a great event and opportunity, so we loaded up our gear and went to check out the scene.

To no surprise, the venue was packed with manufacturers boasting their latest state-of-the-art technologies and products. Hopping from booth to booth, it was hard not be dazzled by all the cool technology. It was everywhere and it was impressive!

Also not surprisingly, it wasn’t difficult to find LG at the exhibition. In fact, the highlight of the entire show was right there at the entrance of the LG Booth: a massive 3D screen that was simply breathtaking. The pictures were literally popping out of the screen and we couldn’t wait to get inside.

People couldn’t take their eyes off the massive 3D screen at our booth entrance!

So we picked up our lightweight 3D glasses at the entrance of the booth and in we went. By the way, picking up 3D glasses at the entrance of an LG booth has become a hallmark for all our LG events. There was even a choice: regular glasses, or clip-ons.

And from the moment we put those glasses on, well, it was a brave new world of 3D that opened before our eyes. From the LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs to the 3D X-Note Notebook Computers, 3D Games, and even to the 3D sound home theater systems, it was a 3D experience that only LG could offer.

There was so much fun to be had at the LG booth for everyone! 

While manufacturers at other booths were busy touting their advanced technologies, LG gracefully took its tech leadership in 3D and presented an unforgettable experience for visitors. From infants to adults, locals to foreigners, everyone at the booth had a real blast experiencing LG’s 3D world. After all, although people are well aware that LG is a leader in 3D, and one of the few leading manufacturers of consumer electronics in general, what good would all that leadership in technology be if the people using it couldn’t have a great time enjoying it?

We tried to bring back the excitement of the event through this post. But our words may not be enough to captivate all the fun and energy. That’s why this time around we tried something a little different. We took one of LG’s Optimus 3D, a glasses-free 3D Smartphone, and brought back 3D pictures from the event. Download 3D pictures from KES 2011 here. You will need a 3D device (ie. Monitor or TV) to view the pictures in 3D.

We also put together this short clip of the event. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlMJ9C-DOHk&feature=youtu.be