| How to Display the Secret Menu in LG TVs Posted: 01 Nov 2021 05:00 PM PDT Most LG TV models have at least one secret service menu with special features. This menu is hidden from your TV's other menus because it has more advanced functions—the kind that can break your TV if you do the wrong thing! If you're setting up a commercial LG TV, such as for a hotel or hospital, you'll also have an Installer menu you can open using the Installer remote. This wikiHow will teach you how to find the hidden service and installation menus on your LG TV. - Get your LG TV's original remote. While some non-LG, third-party, or universal remotes can be used to open your TV's service menu, you'll have the greatest chance of success if you use the remote that came with your TV.
- This method will not work with the LG Magic Remote (the one that's voice-activated and comes with modern OLED TVs). You will need a service remote instead.
- If you don't have the original LG remote, you can try a universal remote. But if that doesn't work, you'll need a replacement remote from LG or a service remote.
- Press the button on the remote. This opens the list of inputs on your TV.
- Enter first. On some models, this will bring up the service menu right away—you'll see "Factory Setting" at the top of the menu.
- If that didn't work and you wind up somewhere other than the input menu, press INPUT again and continue to the next step.
- Press and hold the button until you're prompted for a passcode. This should work on several LG TVs, but they're all different. If you don't see the channel info and a place to enter a passcode after holding down this button for 10 seconds, try one of these options:
- If there's no MENU button on your remote, press and hold the one called SETTINGS, or the one with a gear. If that doesn't work, try pressing-and-holding the HOME button.
- Try pressing and holding your remote's MENU button and the TV's MENU button at the same time.
- Also try to press and hold the OK button on both the remote control and the TV.
- Release the button(s) when asked for a password. If you see channel information rather than a place to enter a passcode, you can still try to enter the passcode on the next step.
- Type the passcode and press or . The passcode is going to be different depending on your model.[1] Try these passcodes until one works to bring up a "service," "factory," or "EZ ADJUST" menu:
- 0413
- 0000
- 7777
- 8878
- 8741
- 8743
- 3195
- Browse the menu. You can typically use the service menu to change settings such as your TV's network settings (IP Control Set Up), USB options, HDMI options, region, volume levels, and firmware.
- Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
- Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
- Get a service remote. The LG service remote (or installation remote) is a special remote meant for technicians who are setting up TVs in commercial environments. Service remotes don't come with consumer TVs, but they do come with commercial models (such as those designed for hotels or hospitals). But even if you don't have a commercial TV, you can buy an LG service remote on sites like eBay or Amazon.
- Look for "Factory SVC Remocon," or the model number MKJ39170828.
- These remotes are pretty cheap, running anywhere from $7-$20 USD.
- If you have an Android with an IR blaster (this is sort of rare these days), you can use an app called AnyMote Universal Remote in place of the service remote. This app has the button you'll need to enter the setup menu. If you don't have an IR blaster, you may be able to attach one through your charging port.
- Turn on your LG TV. You don't have to be on any particular menu or screen to access the service menu—just make sure the TV is on and something is on the screen.
- Press the button. It's in the upper-left area of the service remote. You'll see a password entry field on the screen.
- If you're using AnyMote on an Android, swipe left and then tap INSTART.
- Enter . This should instantly bring up the service menu on nearly all LG TVs. Now you can adjust HDMI settings, change your region, and numerous other features.[2]
- Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
- Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
- Grab the installer remote for the TV. If you're setting up a commercial LG TV from the Hospitality, Healthcare, and Signage lines, you can use your installer remote to access the installation menu. Don't use one of the standard remotes that come with each individual TV—only the installer remote will work.[3]
- If you have a non-commercial TV, you may be able to find an installation menu using your original LG remote or a service remote , but it's not common.
- Hold down the or button on the remote. You'll usually need to hold down the button for between 5 and 7 seconds.
- Release the button when you see the TV's info on the screen. You should see some information about the TV and possibly a password entry field.
- Some models require you to press the MENU button repeatedly instead of holding down one of these buttons. If the previous step didn't work, try pressing the MENU button over and over again until you see a menu called "Function" and/or a menu that displays some TV settings.
- Enter on the remote and press . This is the code that most LG TVs use to access the installation menu.[4]
- If that code doesn't work, try or instead.
- Review the installation menu. In the installation menu, you may find the option to enable USB mode for your TV. You might also find other options, such as a "Hotel Mode", that affect the way your TV works.
- Changing these settings could make your TV unusable. Before making any changes, take a photo of (or write down) the current settings so you can restore the defaults if something goes wrong.
- Consider taking a picture of the screen or writing down the current settings so that you can reset your TV to its defaults if you accidentally change an important setting.
- Many LG TVs use different names for similar buttons. For example, one TV's MENU button might be another TV's HOME or SETTINGS button. The same goes for remotes.
- Don't change advanced settings if you don't know how the different options or functions are used. Changing service or installation menu items can prevent your LG TV from working correctly.
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| How to Add Transitions in iMovie Posted: 01 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PDT iMovie is a full-featured piece of video editing software developed by Apple. iMovie provides a simple interface through which the user can add video clips to the project, and add transitions between clips to create a more cinematic look. iMovie comes pre-installed on most Mac computers. There is also a mobile version available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPad. This wikiHow article teaches you how to add transitions in between clips in iMovie. [Edit]Using a Mac - Open iMovie. It has an icon that resembles a purple star with a camera in the middle. You can open iMovie, by either clicking on its icon in the dock, or by navigating to its icon in the "Applications" folder in Finder and click on iMovie in the Applications folder.
- Open a project. To do so, click the Projects tab at the top of the iMovie window. Then click a project to open it, or click Create New to create a new project. Then click Movie.[1]
- Add a video to the timeline. The timeline is the window at the bottom of the screen that shows the entire duration of your movie project. The easiest way to add a video clip to the timeline is to simply drag and drop a video file from Finder into the timeline.
- Alternatively, you can click All Events or a specific category in the menu panel to the left. Then drag and drop the video clip you want to add from the Library window into the timeline.[2]
- Add a second video clip to the timeline. A transition is a visual effect that happens when one video clip changes to another. To add a transition, you need 2 or move video clips. Drag and drop and drop the video clip you want to transition to at the end of the first video clip in the timeline.
- Alternatively, you can split a video clip to make it into two video clips. To split a clip, click where you want to split the clip in the timeline. Then click Modify in the menu bar at the top, and then click Split or press Command + B.[3]
- Click . It's above the Library window at the top of iMovie. This displays a list of transitions you can use.
- If you don't see the Transitions tab, click the icon that resembles two triangles touching in the center. It's in the toolbar above the video preview window in the upper-right corner.
- Click and drag a transition in between two clips in the timeline. This adds the transition to the two clips.
- To preview a transition, move the mouse cursor from left to right over the transition thumbnail image.
- Select the duration of the transition. To select how long you want the transition to last, double-click the transition icon in between the clips in the timeline. It has an icon that resembles two triangles touching in the middle. Enter how long you want the transition to last in seconds in the pop-up, and then click Apply.
- Add transitions automatically with themes. When you apply a theme to an iMovie project, you can set it to automatically add transitions based on the theme you selected. Use the following steps to add transitions automatically using themes:[4]
- Click File in the menu bar at the top.
- Click Project theme.
- Click a theme to select it (you can also select "No theme" to use standard non-theme transitions).
- Click the checkbox that says "Automatically add transitions and titles".
[Edit]Using an iPhone or iPad - Open iMovie. It has an icon that resembles a purple star with a camera in the middle. Tap the iMovie icon on your Home screen to open iMovie.
- Open a project. Tap a project to open it in iMovie, or tap the box with a plus (+) sign to create a new project. Then tap Movie.
- When creating a new movie, tap the video clips you want to add to your project to select them. Then tap Create Movie at the bottom of the screen.
- Add a video clip to your movie. To do so, tap the plus sign (+) in the upper-right corner. Then tap Video Tap All or select a category. Then tap video clip you want add and then tap the plus (+) icon in the bar that appears when you tap a video clip.
- To preview a video clip, tap the video clip and then tap the triangle button.
- Add a second video clip. A transition is a visual effect that happens when one video clip changes to another. To add a transition, you need 2 or move video clips. Tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner, tap Video, and then tap All again. Then select another video to add to the clip.
- Alternatively, you can split a video clip into two clips. To do so, tap and drag the timeline at the bottom of the screen until the white line in the center of the timeline is positioned where you want to split the clip in two. Then tap the clip to highlight it in yellow. Tap Split at the bottom of the screen to split it at the white line in the timeline.
- Tap the transition icon in between clips. It's the icon that resembles two triangles touching in the center. It's in between each clip.
- Select a transition. iMovie for iPhone and iPad only has a few transitions to choose from. Tap the transition you want to use at the bottom of the screen. Your options are as follows:
- Theme: If you have applied a theme to your movie, this adds a transition based on that theme. To apply a theme, tap the icon that resembles a gear in the upper-right corner. Then tap one of the themes listed below "Themes."
- Dissolve: This transition fades from one video clip to another.
- Slide: This transition displays the new video clip sliding in horizontally on top of the old clip.
- Wipe: This transition displays a line that moves across the screen and removes the old clip and leaves the new clip in it's place.
- Fade: This transition fades the old clip to a black screen and then fades in the new clip from a black screen.
- Select duration of the transition. Tap how long you want the transition to last above the list of transitions at the bottom of the screen. Your options are as follows:
- Tap 0.5s to add a transition that lasts half a second.
- Tap 1.0s to add a transition that lasts one second.
- Tap 1.5s to add a transition that lasts one-and-a-half seconds.
- Tap 2.0s to add a transition that lasts two seconds.
- Toggle sound effects on or off. By default, transitions do not have a sound effect. If you want to add a sound effect to the transition, tap Sound FX Off/On next to the duration options to toggle sound effects on and off.
- You can delete a transition by clicking on it in the timeline and pressing the "Delete" key.
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| How to Add Vinegar to Laundry Posted: 01 Nov 2021 01:00 AM PDT White distilled vinegar is practically a miracle when it comes to laundry, you can use this inexpensive product to do everything from softening fabric to deodorizing clothing to removing stains. In most cases, all you need to do is pour vinegar or a mixture of vinegar and water directly into your washer as it fills with water. Then add your laundry. Note: Do not pour vinegar directly on fabrics. [Edit]Cleaning Your Clothes - Keep your clothes clean with vinegar. Pour 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar into your washing machine instead of the detergent you would normally use. This will clean your clothes without the use of the harsh chemicals found in many commercial laundry detergents.[1]
- Use vinegar as a fabric softener. Get 1 cup of white distilled vinegar ready. When a load of laundry reaches its last rinse cycle, pour the vinegar into the washer. This will act as a simple yet effective natural fabric softener.[2]
- Pre-treat stains with vinegar. Dilute 1/2 cup vinegar in a gallon of water. Apply this directly to stains on your fabrics, with a clean cloth, or by pouring the solution right on the stain. Wash your clothes as you normally would.
- Bleach clothes with a vinegar solution. Mix 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of borax, and 1/2 cup of vinegar. Use this as a gentle alternative whenever you would use bleach with your laundry. [3]
- Use vinegar to deodorize clothes. If you have smelly clothes, add 1/2 to 1 cup of vinegar straight to the washer during the last rinse cycle. This will remove the smells from your clothes, without making them smell like vinegar.[4]
[Edit]Protecting Fabrics - Stop colors from fading. Pour 1/2 cup of white, distilled vinegar into a load of laundry to protect color from fading. This same technique will prevent dark colors like black and navy blue from becoming dull due to repeated washing.
- You can also re-treat fabrics with vinegar to keep their colors fast. Add 1/2 cup vinegar to one gallon of water. To keep colors from running, dip bright colors in the solution, then wash them.
- Prevent static and lint. Add 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar to the last rinse cycle of a load of laundry. This will prevent the static that can make your clothes annoyingly stick to other clothing or your body. For many fabrics, it can also help prevent the buildup of lint.[5]
- Remove buildup on clothes. Regular detergents can cause soapy residue to accumulate on clothes and cause streaks or roughness. Add 1 cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Soak your clothes in this solution, and then wash them. The buildup will be removed.[6]
- This residue is particularly noticeable in whites, which can become yellowed over time. Black clothing will also appear to fade over time. Soaking them in a vinegar and water solution can reverse these effects.
- Clean your washing machine. Soapy residue can also build up inside your washing machine, eventually getting on your clothes. Once a month, put 1 cup of vinegar into your washer and run it without loading any clothes. This will remove the residue from the machine's tub.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure to use only white distilled vinegar for laundry purposes.
- Vinegar solutions are safe to use on most 100% cotton, permanent press cotton, and polyester fabrics.
- If you are not sure how vinegar will affect a certain fabric, apply a small amount of the solution you are using to an inconspicuous spot. If it doesn't appear to damage the fabric, then it should be safe to wash the entire item in the solution.
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