That missing picture problem is caused by failure of the HDCP copy protection on the HDMI. Go into the TV's menus and make sure the firmware is up to date. You'll need to get your TV connected to your broadband first, if you haven't already. (If you can't get the TV online, you can also download it from
http://www.lg.com/uk/support/support...ct/lg-49UF770V onto a USB memory stick)