I can't get rid of the captions on the 50 inch LG TV

Try changing the input device to something you are sure works. Switch off TV manually, switch off power, remove plug and retry after 48 hours. If problem persists, please refer it to a qualified service technician.

If using a box try to turn captions on there first----if hooked via rear jacks the box may have grayed out the option in the set as it is first in line.

Hi

1* Use the CAPTION button repeatedly to select Caption Off, EZ Mute, or On.
* EZ Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted.
2* Press the ENTER button to save.

Caption Tips

* Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.

* Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals

on the same channel. By selecting CC 1 to CC 2, you

can choose which signal you view. CC 1 is usually the signal

with the captions, while Another mode might show demonstration

or programming information.

* Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the following
situations.
OK.

Are you using a cable or satellite box to provide the signal to the TV? If so there will be a setting in the box that is probably set for the closed caption. Unless you are on the TV tuner input portion of the TV it will not allow you to adjust the closed caption setting.

this tv is in caption text mode. go to captions and turn it off....

Have you gone into the menu and located Closed Caption or just caption and turned it off? It might be under the Audio menu or Features.

call 877-543-8325 this is an LG Executive call center and they will fix this for free. I have a 50" plasma I bought january 2006 which is out of warranty by 5 months. They faxed me and the LG repair shop a 30 day warranty for my tv to cover the repair. Just tell them you heard a pop and in my case the picture is distorted. All they need is the model number and serial number and they should take care of it. No arguing needed.

Some TV will not display close caption in HD mode. This is why its Grey out in HD mode. If you switch to regular input, i can bet you your close caption will not be Grey out. The problem you are having is your cable box has close caption enable. You must go into the cable box menu and turn caption off. In some box you may have to call your cable provide for assistant.

Best regards
Circuitcity

sounds like it may be a software upgrade

probably you switch was sticking causing it to behave that way.just monitor you tv if it happen once more then it will be time to call the tech.standby my brother.