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How to connect a keyboard, mouse and gamepad to LG A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3

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You will be able to connect a keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad to your LG A3, B3, C3, G3 or Z3. To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Connecting a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad

If you want to connect wirelessly over Bluetooth, then you need to open the Settings menu of your television set and then select General > External Devices > Connect Bluetooth Controller.

Next, you need to put your keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad in pairing mode. You may need to look up the instructions as to how you can do so for the input device.

The name of the input device should then show up on your television screen. Use your television remote to select it and then select the “Connect” option in order to connect the Bluetooth controller.

According to LG, the following Bluetooth mouse have been tested to work with their 2023 OLED lineup:

  • Logitech M535
  • Logitech MX Master 2S
  • Apple Magic Mouse 2

For Bluetooth keyboards, the following have been internally tested by the company to be compatible with the A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3:

  • Logitech K480
  • Arteck HB030B
  • Arteck HB192
  • Apple Magic Keyboard

As for Bluetooth gamepads, these television sets should support the following:

  • Sony Dualshock 4
  • Microsoft Xbox One Controller
  • Microsoft Xbox Series Controller
  • NVIDIA SHIELD Controller

Aside from the aforementioned lists, other Bluetooth mouse, keyboards and/or gamepad may work as well.

Connecting a USB keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad

Connecting a USB keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad is simple as you just need to plug the input device into the USB port of your LG television set.

If you are using a wireless keyboard, mouse and/or gamepad that uses a USB dongle for communication, then you need to plug the dongle into the USB port of your TV.

LG has confirmed that the following USB keyboard will work with their 2023 OLED lineup:

  • Logitech K360
  • Logitech K400
  • Logitech K750

For USB controllers, LG has stated that you can plug the following into the USB port of your A3, B3, C3, G3 or Z3:

  • Sony DualShock 4
  • Sony DualShock 3
  • Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
  • NVIDIA SHIELD Controller
  • Logitech F310
  • Logitech F710

Of course, other USB mouse, keyboards and controllers may be compatible as well.

Keep in mind that, even if an input device is compatible, you may not be able to use it to fully control all the features of your television set. For the best compatibility when it comes to controlling your LG OLED, you should use the remote control that came with your TV instead.

Supported sound output formats for LG A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3

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The 2023 LG OLED televisions support a variety of sound output formats. To see which one is supported, as well as you can change the formats from the settings of your TV, you can check out this article.

Before we start, it is important to note that this guide will be mainly covering the A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3 models.

How to output audio to wired speakers

To start off, you need to change the sound output from the television speakers to the connected wired speaker.

In order to do so, you should make sure that your speaker is plugged into the optical or HDMI ARC/eARC port. Afterwards open the Settings menu of your TV and then head over to Sound > Sound Out > Use Wired Speaker. Finally, select Optical Out Device or HDMI(ARC) Device.

How to change digital sound output format

To change the digital sound output format, you need to go to the Settings menu of your TV and then navigate to Sound > Advanced Settings > Digital Sound Output.

Note: If this option can’t be selected, then make sure you enable Optical Out Device/HDMI(ARC) Device from the aforementioned Use Wired Speaker setting.

You will be able to select between PCM, Auto or Pass Through.

Compatible sound output formats

If you select PCM as the Digital Sound Output, then all the input audio types will output as PCM.

If you select Auto or Pass Through, then the sound output formats depend on the supported format of the connected speaker. The Pass Through option for the Digital Sound Output may not work for some formats; therefore, we recommend going with Auto to start off if you want to output a non-PCM format.

Along with PCM, these LG televisions also supports the following input audio types:

  • MPEG
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD (only through HDMI connection)
  • HE-AAC
  • AAC
  • DTS
  • DTS Express
  • DTSHD M
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

You can find the list of supported output formats, based on which port your speaker is connected to, for the aforementioned input audio types below:

MPEG Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

Dolby Digital Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

Dolby Digital Plus Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD Input Audio (through HDMI only)

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

HE-AAC Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

AAC Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

DTS Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

DTS Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS Express Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTSHD MA Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS-HD Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS:X Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD MA

Compatible audio files for LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 media player

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The 2023 LG OLED televisions can play select audio files. You can do so by selecting the Media Player App from the home menu of your OLED television set.

To find out which music formats can be played back natively on these TVs, you can take a look at this compatibility guide at Seeking Tech.

This article should be applicable to the following television sets in the 2023 LG OLED lineup:

  • LG A3 OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG B3 OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG C3 evo OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG G3 evo OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG Z3 evo OLED 8K Smart TV
  • LG M3 OLED Wireless 4K Smart TV

Compatible Audio Formats

The following audio file extensions should work with your 2023 LG OLED screen:

.mp3

  • Bit Rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.wav

  • Bit Rate: N/A
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 96 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: PCM
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.ogg

  • Bit Rate: 64 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: Vorbis
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.wma

  • Bit Rate: 128 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: WMA
  • Supported Channels: Up to 6

.flac

  • Bit Rate: N/A
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz ~ 96 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: FLAC
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

When it comes to the .wma files, the number of supported channels may change depending on the sample frequency you are using.

Supported video formats for the LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 media player

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The LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 features a built-in media player that you can use to play video files stored on an external storage device connected to the OLED television. You can check out this Seeking Tech guide to see which video formats can be played back with these TVs.

Supported Extensions, Video Codecs and Audio Codecs

These 2023 LG OLEDs should be able to natively playback the following extension, video codec and audio codec combinations:

.asf

Supported Video Codecs:

  • VC-1 Advanced Profile (WMVA not supported)
  • VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • WMA Standard (WMA v1/WMA Speech not supported)

.wmv

Supported Video Codecs:

  • VC-1 Advanced Profile (WMVA not supported)
  • VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • WMA Standard (WMA v1/WMA Speech not supported)

.avi

Supported Video Codecs:

  • Xvid (GMC not supported)
  • H.264/AVC
  • Motion Jpeg
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • LPCM
  • ADPCM

.mp4

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.m4v

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.mov

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.3gp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • AAC
  • AMR-NB
  • AMR-WB

.3g2

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • AAC
  • AMR-NB
  • AMR-WB

.mkv

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-2
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264/AVC
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.ts

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.trp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.tp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.mts

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.mpg

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.mpeg

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.dat

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.vob

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • DVD-LPCM

Some of the aforementioned codecs may require you to upgrade the firmware of your A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 or Z3 in order to be compatible. Furthermore, some of the 2023 LG OLEDs may not support the Dolby AC-4, DTS, DTS-HD or DTS:X codecs.

Maximum Video Transfer Rate

You can find the maximum compatible data transfer rates for 1080p 4K, high frame rate, Dolby Vision and 8K video playback below:

1080p Videos:

4K Videos:

High Frame Rate Videos (for LG OLEDs with 120 Hz refresh rate):

Dolby Vision Videos (for LG OLEDs that support Dolby Vision):

  • HEVC 3840 × 2160@60P Main/[email protected]: 50 Mbps maximum data transfer rate
  • HEVC 7680 × 4320@60P Main/[email protected]: 100 Mbps maximum data transfer rate (LG Z3 models only)

8K video (LG Z3 models only)

  • AV1 7680 × 4320@60P: 50 Mbps maximum data transfer rate
  • HEVC 7680 × 4320@60P Main/[email protected]: 100 Mbps maximum data transfer rate

Subtitles

You can also add subtitles to the videos. In order to do so, the names of the video and subtitle files must be identical. Both of these files must be put in the same folder as well.

The following subtitles extensions should be supported:

  • .smi
  • .srt (MP4 Timed Text)
  • .sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0, and SubViewer 2.0),
  • .ass (Advanced Sub Station Alpha)
  • .ssa (Sub Station Alpha)
  • .txt (TMPlayer)
  • .psb (PowerDivX)
  • .dcs (DLP Cinema)
  • .mkv (Matroska)

How to play Atomic Heart at 120 fps on PS5, Xbox Series X and S

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Thanks to the new patch, you are now able to play Atomic Heart at up to 120 frames per second on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. To find out how you can do so, you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech.

Requirements

The 120 Hz mode was added through a recent patch for Atomic Heart. So, if you haven’t done so already, you should make sure you have the latest version of the game downloaded and installed on your console. Otherwise, you won’t be able to unlock this graphics mode.

You should also make sure that your television set supports 120 Hz as it is required if you want to play this and other supported games at 120 frames per second.

On the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you also need to go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > 120 Hz Output and then select Automatic. Afterwards, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > VRR and then select Automatic.

If you are playing on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you should head over to Settings > General > TV & display options > Video modes and then make sure that the “Allow variable refresh rate” box is checked.

By enabling VRR, you should not notice any frame rate drops when playing this game at 120 Hz.

How to enable 120 Hz mode in Atomic Heart

Once you have met the aforementioned requirements, you can then enable the 120 Hz mode in Atomic Heart by taking the following steps:

1. Open the game if you haven’t done so already.

2. Inside of the first-person shooting title, head over to the Options menu from either the main menu or pause menu.

You can access the pause menu by pressing the Options button on the DualSense or Menu button on the Xbox controller.

3. From the Options menu, press the R1 button on PlayStation or RB button on Xbox to switch from the Audio tab to the Gameplay tab.

4. Once you get to the Gameplay tab, move the cursor down to the 120 Hz Mode, which should have the following description:

  • “120 Hz mode increases the frame rate and improves the responsiveness, but the resolution and overall image quality is reduced.”

5. Use the directional pad or left analog stick to set 120 Hz Mode from Off to On.

6. Press the square button on the PS5 controller or the X button on the Xbox controller to apply the change.

7. Load back into your save in Atomic Heart and you should now be able to play the game at up to 120 fps.

Supported resolutions for LG A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

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The LG A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3 OLEDs support a variety of resolutions when you use the screen as either a traditional television set or computer monitor. To find out what resolution is compatible with these TVs, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

Supported TV Resolutions for A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

If you are planning to use your A3, B3, C3, M3 or G3 as a television, then the following resolution, horizontal frequency (kHz) and vertical frequency (Hz) combinations are supported in the HDMI-DTV Mode:

640 × 480p:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz and 60 Hz

720 × 480p:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz and 60 Hz

720 × 576p:

  • 31.25 kHz and 50 Hz

1280 × 720p:

  • 37.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 44.95 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 45 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080i:

  • 28.12 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 33.71 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 33.75 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080p:

  • 26.97 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 27 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 28.12 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 33.71 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 33.75 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080p:

  • 112.5 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1080p:

  • 66 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 131.74 kHz and 120 Hz

3840 × 2160p:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160p:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

4096 × 2160p:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

4096 × 2160p:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

Supported PC Resolutions for A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

If you want to use your LG A3, B3, C3, M3 or G3 as a computer monitor, then the following resolution, horizontal frequency (kHz) and vertical frequency (Hz) combs are compatible with the HDMI-PC Mode:

640 × 350:

  • 31.46 kHz and 70.09 Hz

720 × 400:

  • 31.46 kHz and 70.08 Hz

640 × 480:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz

800 × 600:

  • 37.87 kHz and 60.31 Hz

1024 × 768:

  • 48.36 kHz and 60 Hz

1152 × 864:

  • 54.34 kHz and 60.05 Hz

1360 × 768:

  • 47.71 kHz and 60.01 Hz

1280 × 1024:

  • 63.98 kHz and 60.02 Hz

1920 × 1080:

  • 67.5 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1080:

  • 66 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 131.74 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1440:

  • 182.99 kHz and 119.99 Hz

3840 × 1080:

  • 66.62 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 137.25 kHz and 120 Hz

3840 × 1600:

  • 99.41 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

4096 × 2160:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

4096 × 2160:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

For the higher resolutions, make sure you set the HDMI Deep Color setting to 4K, which increases the HDMI bandwidth to 48.0 Gb/s. Otherwise, you may not be able to get your screen to display the content, especially at higher frequencies, if you set the same setting to Off.

Furthermore, you should also make sure that you are using a compatible HDMI cable as well as connecting a device that supports the same resolution, horizontal frequency and vertical frequency combinations.

What HDMI cables are compatible with the LG A3, B3 and C3?

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In order to get the most out of your LG A3, B3 or C3 television set, you should make sure that you are using the correct HDMI cable to connect your media player, game consoles and other external devices. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see which HDMI cables are compatible with these 2023 OLEDs.

What HDMI ports are included with the LG A3?

The LG A3 comes with three HDMI 2.0 ports.

With that said, you can still connect an external device by using a HDMI 2.1 cable to this television set. However, the bandwidth will be limited to 18.0 Gb/s and you won’t be able to take advantage of HDMI 2.1 features such as Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2a and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC).

What HDMI ports are included with the LG B3?

The LG B3 comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports as well as two HDMI 2.1 ports.

As we stated previously, you can still use a HDMI 2.1 cable to connect to HDMI 2.0 port although you will be limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth speeds and features.

What HDMI ports are included with the LG C3?

All four HDMI ports of the LG C3 OLED television set are HDMI 2.1. While you can use older HDMI cables, the bandwidth will be limited and, as a result, you will miss out on some of the more advanced features of this television set.

How to identify HDMI cable types

You should be able to tell the HDMI cable type by looking at the labels of your cable. Some cables may have the version number or bandwidth specs printed directly on them.

You may also be able to look up the name of your cable as the first-generation cables are called HDMI Cable while the second-generation is named HDMI High Speed. The third-gen release is referred to as HDMI Premium while the latest version is titled HDMI Ultra High Speed.

You can find a list of compatible HDMI cable types for the LG A3, B3 and C3 OLEDs below:

  • HDMI 1.0 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.1 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.2 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.3 (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.3a (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.4 (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.4a (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0 (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0a (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0b (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.1 (HDMI Ultra High Speed): 48.0 Gb/s bandwidth

HDMI Length Requirements

LG recommends that you use an HDMI cable that is no longer than 9.84 feet (or 3 meters) for the A3, B3 and C3. If you use a longer length, then you may experience problems such as input lag, audio delay or a blank screen.

HDMI Bezel Size

The bezel, which is the blocky end in between the cable and connector, should be less than 0.39 inches (or 10 mm) thick and less than 0.7 inches (or 18 mm wide). If the bezel is larger than the aforementioned maximum limits, then you may not be able to plug the HDMI connect all the way in.

If you want to connect a streaming stick to your television set, then you should make sure that it is less than 0.39 inches thick and less than 0.7 inches wide. Otherwise, you may need to get an extension cable in order to fit it in the HDMI port of your OLED screen.

Recap

Overall, we recommend getting a HDMI 2.1 cable that is less than 10 feet in length for all three of these television sets.

Although the LG A3 is only equipped with HDMI 2.0 ports, it should be compatible with the HDMI 2.1 cable. Not to mention that, if you decide to upgrade from the A3 to a newer TV with HDMI 2.1 ports in the future, you won’t have to worry about getting a new cable.

If you are having a difficult time identifying which HDMI 2.1 cable to get, then we recommend picking up the Zeskit Maya 8K 48Gbps Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable. You can find this product on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

How to change subtitle and HUD size in Atomic Heart

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A recent patch update for Atomic Heart has enabled the ability to change the subtitle and heads-up display sizes. To find out how you can properly use this new setting, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make sure you have the latest patch update installed for Atomic Heart on your PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X.

Depending on the platform, the ability to change the text size has been added in either the 1.4.0.0 or 1.5.0.0 patch.

You can find the full patch notes from the development team at Mundfish with this official Focus forum post.

To update the game on the PS5, go to your console’s home screen and then move the cursor to Atomic Heart. Next, press the Options button on your DualSense and then select the Check for Update option that appears in the pop-up menu.

For the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you also need to move the cursor over to the game’s icon in the home screen. Afterwards, press the Menu button and then select Manage Game and Add-ons. Finally, select Updates in the Manage – Atomic Heart menu.

2. Once you are sure that you have the latest patch downloaded, open the game and then head over to the Options menu. You can do so from either the main menu or pause screen.

3. Inside of Options, you need to switch over to the Gameplay tab, which can be done by pressing the L1 and R1 buttons if you are playing with a DualShock 4 or DualSense controller.

If you are using an Xbox One or Xbox Series gamepad, then you need to press LB or RB to switch tabs instead.

4. Once you get to the Gameplay tab, move the cursor down to Interface Scale.

By default, this setting is set to Small.

5. You can either use the directional pad or the left analog stick, if you are using a controller, to change Interface Scale from Small to Medium or Large.

When you are changing the subtitle and HUD size, you should see the changes apply in real time from the Gameplay tab of the Options menu.

6. Once you are done changing the Interface Scale setting, you need to back out of the Options menu and then load back into your game.

Hopefully, the change will make the text much easier to read while you are playing Atomic Heart.

Compatible Wi-Fi standards for the LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3

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Depending on the model number of your LG A3, B3 or C3, your television set either uses a Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) network. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech in order to find the Wi-Fi specs of your 2023 OLED LG A3, B3 or C3 television.

LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3 models that use the LGSBWAX12 Network Card

If your A3, B3 or C3 has a model number that ends with “AUA” (or you have the 48” LG C3 that ends with either “AUA” or AUB”) then it should be equipped with the LGSBWAX12 Network Card. You can find the full list of supported OLED models below:

  • OLED48A3AUA
  • OLED55A3AUA
  • OLED65A3AUA
  • OLED77A3AUA
  • OLED55B3AUA
  • OLED65B3AUA
  • OLED77B3AUA
  • OLED42C3AUA
  • OLED48C3AUA
  • OLED48C3AUB
  • OLED55C3AUA
  • OLED65C3AUA
  • OLED77C3AUA
  • OLED83C3AUA

The LGSBWAX12 Network Card can connect to Wi-Fi 6 in addition to supporting older Wi-Fi standards. You can check out the compatible connections below:

  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11 b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
  • IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
  • IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

You can also find the frequency ranges and maximum output powers for the LGSBWAX12 below:

  • 2,400 MHz to 2,472 MHz frequency range with 17 dBm output power
  • 5,150 MHz to 5,725 MHz frequency range with 15 dBm output power
  • 5,725 MHz to 5,850 MHz frequency range with 15 dBm output power
  • 5,945 MHz to 7,125 MHz frequency range with 11 dBm output power

LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3 models that use the LGSBWAC95 Network Card

If your A3, B3 or C3 model number ends with “PUA,” then it is equipped with the LGSBWAC95 network card. This card is limited to Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac) or lower. You can find the complete list of these televisions below:

  • OLED48A3PUA
  • OLED55A3PUA
  • OLED65A3PUA
  • OLED77A3PUA
  • OLED55B3PUA
  • OLED65B3PUA
  • OLED77B3PUA
  • OLED42C3PUA
  • OLED48C3PUA
  • OLED55C3PUA
  • OLED65C3PUA
  • OLED77C3PUA
  • OLED83C3PUA

With the LGSBWAC95 network card, you will be able to use the following Wi-Fi standards when connecting the OLED wirelessly to your home network:

  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11 b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
  • IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

You can also check out the frequency ranges and maximum output powers for the LGSBWAC95 card below:

  • 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz frequency range with 18.5 dBm output power
  • 5,150 MHz to 5,725 MHz frequency range with 18 dBm output power
  • 5,725 MHz to 5,850 MHz frequency range with 18 dBm output power

So, if you want to connect your LG A3, B3 or C3 television to your Wi-Fi 6 wireless home network, then its model number needs to end with “AUA.” The only exception is the OLED48C3AUB, which also supports the same LGSBWAX12 network card as the other AUA models.

How to turn off injuries in MLB The Show 23

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By default, baseball players will get injured in MLB The Show 23 just like they do in real life. If you want to turn off injuries in this videogame, then you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can properly do so.

1. To start off, you need to navigate over towards the Settings menu. You can find it on the upper right corner of the main menu.

You can also go to Settings from the pause menu. To open the pause menu, you need to press the Options button in the middle of a baseball game if you are playing on PS4 or PS5. On the Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, you need to press the Menu button. On the Nintendo Switch, you should be pressing the + button.

2. From the Settings menu, you need to select Gameplay.

3. Inside the Gameplay menu, make sure you are in the General tab.

You are able to change to different tabs by pressing the L1 and R1 buttons on PlayStation, LB and RB buttons on Xbox or L and R buttons on Switch.

4. In the General tab, you need to change tabs until you arrive at the Rules section.

You need to press the L2 and R2 buttons to change sections on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For the Xbox consoles, you need to use the Lt and RT buttons. If you are playing on the Switch, then you need to press the ZL and ZR buttons.

5. From the Rules section in the General tab of the Settings menu, move the cursor to Injuries.

6. You should see the following options:

  • On: “Players are susceptible to injury. NOTE: This setting is automatically turned OFF in Online Play, if CPU Roster control is On, or if Hitting or Pitching Difficulty is set to BEGINNER.”
  • Manual: “Injuries can be applied withing the Injured List screen. NOTE: This setting is automatically turned OFF in Online Play, if CPU Roster control is On, or if Hitting or Pitching Difficulty is set to BEGINNER.”
  • Off: “No injuries occur.”

7. You need to use the directional pad or left analog stick to change the Injuries setting to Off.

8. Afterwards, you need to exit out of the settings menu. During this process, you should see a Notice saying that some of the settings have been modified. Here, you need to select Apply Changes to confirm that you want to disable injuries in MLB The Show 23.