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USER GUIDE LG Digital Signage (MONITOR SIGNAGE) Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. webOS 2.0 www.lg.com...
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NOTE • The software-related contents may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of the product functions. • Some features described in the Installation manual may not be supported in certain models. • SNMP 2.0 is supported. User Settings Main Menu Settings Picture Settings To Select Picture Mode...
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To fine-tune the picture mode Advanced Picture Picture Mode Settings Customize Backlight: adjusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. The closer the value is to • 100, the brighter the screen is. • Contrast: adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. The closer the value is to 100, the greater the difference is.
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• Picture Options: customizes the picture options. – Noise Reduction: Removes irregularly generated tiny dots for a clear picture. MPEG Noise Reduction: Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. – Black Level: Adjusts the black level of the picture to correct the brightness and contrast of the picture. –...
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To use the Energy Saving function Advanced Picture Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. Auto: adjusts the brightness of the monitor according to ambient light. (This feature is available only with • certain models.) • Off: disables the Energy Saving mode. Minimum/Medium/Maximum: uses the Energy Saving according to the Energy Saving level specified for •...
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To run a Picture Test Only applies to certain models.) Advanced Picture Picture Test Run a Picture Test to check that picture signals are outputted normally, then solve any problems by selecting the relevant option on the screen. If there are no problems with the Test Picture, check connected external devices.
Speaker: adjusts the sync between video and audio coming from external speakers, such as those • connected to the digital audio output port, LG audio equipment, or headphones. From the default value, the closer the value is to -, the faster the sound output becomes, and the closer the value is to +, the slower the sound output becomes.
Network Settings To Set a Signage Monitor Name Advanced Network Signage Name You can set a name for Signage Monitor that will be used on the network by using the on-screen keyboard. To Set Your Wired Network Advanced Network Wired Connection (Ethernet) Connecting to a wired network: Connect your monitor to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port, •...
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For details, contact your ISP. • LG is not responsible for any malfunction of the display and/or the Internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your Internet connection, or other connected equipment.
General Settings To configure the language Advanced General Menu Language Select one of the languages on the menu displayed on the screen. • Menu Language: sets a language for Signage. Setting up the keyboard language Advanced General Keyboard Languages Select the language you wish to show on the keyboard. Keyboard Languages: Sets the keyboard language.
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To reset your monitor settings Advanced General Reset to Initial Settings Resets all monitor settings.
ENTERTAINMENT Using My Media Connecting USB/SD Storage Devices Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory, SD storage devices or an external hard drive to the display and use multimedia features. CAUTION Do not turn off the monitor or remove a USB storage device when the My Media screen is activated. This •...
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Tips for using USB/SD storage devices • Only a USB storage device can be recognized. • A USB device does not work effectively when it is connected via a USB hub. • A USB storage device using an automatic recognition program may not be recognized. •...
Files Supported by My Media Supported External Subtitle Format (Subtitles are not supported in certain models.) • *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX), *.dcs (DLP Cinema) To use Select Play Photos/ Videos/ Music/ All Play Selection: plays back selected content.
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Supported Internal Subtitle Format • FULL HD Video 1920 x 1080: XSUB (Supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6) • [For Ultra HD models only] Ultra HD image: Does not support internal subtitles. Supported Video Codec Extension Codec .asf Videos VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles .wmv Audio WMA Standard, WMA 10 Professional...
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Supported Audio File File Format Item Information .MP3 Bit rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps Sample freq. 16 KHz to 48 KHz Support MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3 channels mono, stereo .ogg Bit rate 64 Kbps to 500 Kbps Sample freq. 8 kHz to 48 kHz Support Vorbis...
• [For Ultra HD models only] Ultra HD image: 3840 X 2160 Some HEVC-encoded Ultra HD videos other than the content officially provided by LG Electronics may not be played. Some codecs can be used after upgrading software. Extension Codec .mkv...
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NOTE Option values changed in Videos do not affect the Photos and Music. and in turn are not affected by option • values changed in Photos or Music. • Option values changed in Photos and Music do affect each other. •...
Viewing Photos Settings The displays on the screen may differ from the You must register your product to play a DRM- model. protected DivX video. Viewing image files In order to register/deregister purchased or ® VOD rented DivX contents Photos Videos DivX®...
Moving, Copying, or Deleting a SuperSign Contents File Plays stored files using the Export option in You can move, copy, or delete files. SuperSign Editor. To move, copy, or delete files To play back the stored files using the Export Devices option •...
Local Contents Scheduler • Only applies to certain models. To view detailed information about a You can view or delete any scheduled playing scheduled playing created in MY MEDIA. Select Scheduled Playing To access Local Contents Scheduler • From list of the scheduled playing, select a specific scheduled playing and view its detailed information.
Run the Intel WiDi ( ) program on your laptop. Any nearby LG Signages supporting WiDi are detected. In the list of detected displays, select a Signage to connect to and then, click Connect. Enter the 8-digit PIN number (a) displayed on the Signage in the input field of your laptop (b) and click Continue.
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To select connection mode Listen Mode You can select between On and Off. If it is set to On, even when the app is not running, you can turn on a wireless connection feature such as WiDi or Miracast and select a display to connect the device and display.
SuperSign EZ • Only applies to certain models. SuperSign EZ enables you to produce and play Signage content. This feature enables you to edit Signage content based on templates and set its playback time. In addition, this feature also enables you to access SuperSign EZ from your mobile device or PC and create/edit content.
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Video files larger than 50 MB may not upload properly from mobile devices. We recommend that you play such files via USB/SD storage devices. • [For Ultra HD models only] Ultra HD image: 3840 X 2160 Some HEVC-encoded Ultra HD videos other than the content officially provided by LG Electronics may not be played. Extension Codec .mkv...
Multi-Screen Changing Screen Input Only applies to certain models. Press the button on the top right of each split This feature allows you to view multiple external screen to select the desired input. inputs and videos on a single screen. NOTE Accessing Multi-Screen Inputs which have already been selected for...
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Tips for playing Multi-Screen files Resolutions supported on external input split screens The number of split screens available may differ by model. The following resolutions are supported when Some tips on playing video files are external input is selected. included. Mode Resolution Frame...
PICTURE ID Settings NOTE If PICTURE ID is set to 2, only the upper • Only applies to certain models. • right monitor, which has a Set ID of 2, can be PICTURE ID is used to change the settings of a controlled by IR signals.
IR CODES All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. Some key codes may not be supported depending on the model. Code (Hex) Function Remarks Remote control button POWER MONITOR ON Remote control button MONITOR OFF Remote control button Energy Saving Remote control button INPUT Remote control button...
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Code (Hex) Function Remarks TILE Remote control button EXIT Remote control button PICTURE ID ON (RED) Remote control button PICTURE ID OFF (GREEN) Remote control button YELLOW Remote control Button BLUE Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button...
TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS • Only applies to certain models. Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. In the Option menu, the Set ID must be between 1 and 1000 without being duplicated. Connecting the Cable •...
Communication Parameter NOTE Baud Rate: 9600 BPS • When using three-wire connections (non- Data Length: 8 bit standard), an IR daisy chain cannot be used. • Be sure to only use the provided gender to Parity Bit: None connect properly. Stop Bit: 1 bit •...
Command Reference List COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) Power 00 to 01 Select input See Select Input Aspect Ratio See Aspect Ratio Energy Saving See Energy Saving Picture Mode See Picture Mode Contrast 00 to 64 Brightness 00 to 64 Sharpness 00 to 32 Color 00 to 64 Tint...
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COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) Tile Mode 00 to FF Check Tile Mode Tile ID See Tile ID Natural Mode 00 to 01 DPM Select 00 to 07 Remote Control/Local Key Lock 00 to 01 Power On Delay 00 to FA Fail Over Select 00 to 02 Fail Over Input Select See Fail Over Input Select...
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COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) Easy Brightness Control Mode 00 to 01 Easy Brightness Control Schedule See Easy Brightness Control Schedule MultiScreen Mode & Input See MultiScreen Mode & Input Aspect Ratio(MultiScreen) See Aspect Ratio(MultiScreen) Screen Mute(MultiScreen) See Screen Mute(MultiScreen) Screen Off Always n, 0d 00 to 01 Screen Video Freeze...
Transmission/Reception Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command1]: identifies between the factory setting and the user setting modes. * [Command2]: controls monitor sets. * [Set ID]: Used for selecting a set you want to control. A unique Set ID can be assigned to each set ranging from 1 to 1000(01H~3E8H) under Settings in the OSD menu.
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01. Power (Command: k a) 03. Aspect Ratio (Command: k c) Adjusts the aspect ratio. Controls the power on/off of the set. Transmission Transmission [k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 01: 4:3 Data 00: Off 02: 16:9 01: On 04: Zoom Acknowledgement...
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06. Contrast (Command: k g) 10. Tint (Command: k j) Adjusts the screen contrast. Adjusts the screen tint. Transmission Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 64: Contrast 0 to 100 Data 00 to 64: Tint red 50 to green 50 Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]...
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13. Sound mode (Command: d y) 2. Setting the Auto time Selects a sound mode. Data1 00: Auto Transmission 01: Manual * To view the set value of the Auto time, enter “fa [Set ID] 00 ff”. [d][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement Data 01: Standard...
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20. Off Timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f e) 21. On timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f d) Configures Off Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Configures On Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Transmission Transmission [f ][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] [f ][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data1 Data1 1.
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22. On Timer Input (Command: f u) 23. No Signal Power Off (15Min) (Command: f g) Select an external input for the current On Time setting and add Sets the monitor to enter Automatic Standby mode if there is a new schedule. no signal for 15 minutes.
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26. Reset (Command: f k) 29. Time Elapsed (Command: d l) Performs the reset function. Checks the elapsed time. Transmission Screen Reset can only be performed in RGB input mode. Transmission [d][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f ][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: Read status Data...
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32. White balance red gain (Command: j m) 35. White Balance Red Offset (Command: s x) Adjusts the white balance red gain value. Adjusts the white balance red offset value. Transmission Transmission [j][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [s][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 7F: Red Offset 0 to 127 Data...
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38. Backlight (Command: m g) 41. Check Tile Mode (Command: d z) Adjusts the backlight brightness. Checks the tile mode. Transmission Transmission [d][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: checks the tile mode Data 00 to 64: Backlight 0 to 100 Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [g][][set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x]...
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44. DPM Select (Command: f j) 47. Fail Over Select (Command: m i) To set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Selects an input mode for auto switch. Transmission Transmission [m][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f ][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off Data 00: Off...
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49. IR Operation (Command: t p) 52. Check Screen (Command: t z) Configures the IR operation settings of the product. Sets Check Screen. Transmission Transmission [t][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [t][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: locks off all of the keys Data 00: Off 01: locks on all of the keys except the Power key...
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* If Data1 is 81, 55. PM Mode (Command: s n, 0c) Data2 : DNS address Selects the desired PM mode option. FF: Views the temporary DNS address. Transmission * If Data1 is 82, [s][n][ ][Set ID][ ][0c][ ][Data][Cr] Data2 80: Applies the temporarily saved IP mode (Auto/ Manual), subnet mask, and gateway.
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63. Wake On LAN (Command: f w) 60. V Position (Command: f r) Selects the desired Wake On LAN option. Adjusts the vertical position of the screen. This feature only Transmission works when the Tile Mode is set to Off. * The operational range varies depending on the RGB input [f ][w][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] resolution.
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66. Reset to Initial Settings (Command: t n) 69. Pivot Mode (Command: t a) Enables/disables the Reset to Initial settings. Sets Pivot Mode to on/off. Transmission Transmission [t][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data] [Cr] [t][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr Data 00: Disables the settings. Data 00: Off 01: Enables the settings.
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73. DPM Wake up Control (Command: s n, 0b) 77. Easy Brightness Control Mode (Command: s m) Sets the DPM Wake up Control Mode. Selects whether to turn on/off Easy Brightness Control Mode. Transmission Transmission [s][n][ ][Set ID][ ][0][b][ ][Data][Cr] [s][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Clock...
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79. MultiScreen Mode & Input (Command: x c) 78. Easy Brightness Control Schedule (Command: s s) Saves or controls the MultiScreen Mode and input. Sets Easy Brightness Control schedules. Transmission Transmission [x][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3[ ][Data4] [s][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] [ ][Data5[ ]Cr] Data1 Data1 (sets the MultiScreen Mode)
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84. Wireless Wake-on-LAN (Command: s n, 90) 81. Screen Mute (MultiScreen) (Command: x e) Sets Wireless Wake-on-LAN. Turns on/off each screen in MultiScreen. Transmission Transmission [s][n][ ][Set ID][ ][9][0][ ][Data][Cr] [x][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][Cr] Data 00: Off Data1 01: Controls the Main input 01: On 02: Controls the Sub1 input Acknowledgement...