LG 42LS75A-5B Quick Guide
USER GUIDE
LG Digital
Signage
(MONITOR SIGNAGE)
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future
reference.
webOS 1.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USER SETTINGS ...................... 3
- Main Menu Settings ................................. 3
Quick Settings
Picture Settings
Sound Settings
Network Settings
General Settings
ENTERTAINMENT .................. 13
- Using My Media ..................................... 13
Connecting USB Storage Devices
Files Supported by My Media
Viewing Videos
Viewing Photos
Listening to Music
Settings
- SuperSign Contents ............................... 20
- Information ............................................. 20
- File Manager .......................................... 20
- PICTURE ID Settings ............................. 21
IR CODES ............................... 22
TO CONTROL MULTIPLE
PRODUCTS ............................ 24
- Connecting the Cable ............................ 24
- RS-232C Configurations ........................ 24
- Communication Parameter .................... 24
- Command Reference List ...................... 25
- Transmission/Reception Protocol .......... 27
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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 User Guide may not be supported in certain models.
USER SETTINGS
Main Menu Settings
Quick Settings
Configures frequently used settings menus.
To turn your monitor on or off automatically
Quick On Timer/Off Timer
You can set the On/Off Timer for your monitor. If you do not want to set the On/Off Timer, select Off in Repeat.
To set the backlight and contrast automatically
Quick Smart Energy Saving
According to picture brightness, the brightness of the monitor will be adjusted automatically to save energy.
• Off: disables the Smart Energy Saving function.
• On: enables the Smart Energy Saving function.
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Picture Settings
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To Select Picture Mode
Picture Picture Mode
Select the picture mode that is best suited to the video type.
• Vivid: adjusts the video image for a retail environment by enhancing the contrast, brightness, and
sharpness.
• Standard: adjusts the video image for a normal environment.
• APS: APS (Auto power saving ) mode reduces power consumption by dimming control.
• Cinema: optimizes the video image for watching movies.
• Sports: optimizes the video image for watching sports. Even fast actions such as kicking or throwing a ball
are rendered clearly on the screen.
• Game: optimizes the video image for playing videogames.
• Expert 1/Expert 2: allows an expert, or anyone interested in high quality pictures, to manually tune the
picture for the best picture quality.
NOTE
• Depending on the input signal, the available picture modes may differ.
• Expert is an option that allows a picture quality expert to fine-tune the picture quality using a specific
image. Thus, it may not be effective for a normal picture.
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To fine-tune the picture mode
Picture Picture Adjust
• 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.
• Brightness: adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. The closer the value is to 100, the brighter the
screen is.
• Sharpness: adjusts the sharpness of the edges of objects. The closer the value is 50, the clearer and the
sharper the edge becomes.
• H Sharpness: adjusts the sharpness of the contrast edges on the screen from a horizontal point of view.
• V Sharpness: adjusts the sharpness of the contrast edges on the screen from a vertical point of view.
• Color: softens or deepens the tints on the screen. The closer the value is 100, the deeper the colors become.
• Tint: adjusts the balance between red and green levels displayed on the screen. The closer the value is to
Red 50, the deeper the color red becomes, and the closer the value is to Green 50, the deeper the color
green becomes.
• Color Temperature: adjusts the tints of the screen to evoke feelings of warmth or coolness.
• Advanced Control/Expert Control: customizes the advanced options.
Dynamic Contrast: Optimizes the difference between the light and dark parts of the screen according to the
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Super Resolution: Sharpens the blurry or indistinguishable parts of the picture.
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Color Gamut: Selects the range of colors to display.
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Dynamic Color: Adjusts the tint and saturation of the image for a more vivid and lively display.
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Edge Enhancer: Provides much sharper and clearer edges to the picture.
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Color Filter: Accurately adjusts color and tint by filtering a specific color area of RGB space.
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Preferred Color: Adjusts the skin tint, grass tint, and sky tint to your preference.
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Gamma: Adjusts the medium brightness of the image.
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White Balance: Adjusts the overall tint of the picture to your preference. In Expert mode, you can fine-tune the
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Color Management System: Experts use the color management system when they adjust the colors by using
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brightness of the image.
picture using the Method/Pattern options.
the test pattern. The color management system allows you to make an adjustment
by selecting from among 6 different color spaces (Red/Yellow/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/
Green) without affecting other colors. You may not see tints change in a normal
picture even after adjustment.
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• Picture Options: customizes the picture options.
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Noise Reduction: Removes irregularly generated tiny dots for a clear picture.
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MPEG Noise Reduction: Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals.
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Black Level: Adjusts the black level of the picture to correct the brightness and contrast of the picture.
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Real Cinema: Optimizes the video image for a cinematic look.
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LED Local Dimming: Makes the light areas of the screen lighter and the dark areas darker for maximum contrast.
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- Off: Disables the LED Local Dimming feature.
- Low/Medium/High: Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
TruMotion: Optimizes the video image for a cinematic look.
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- Off: Turns off the TruMotion.
- Smooth: displays fast-moving pictures smoothly.
- Clear: displays fast-moving pictures clearly.
- User: set de-judder manually.
*De-judder: adjusts judder on the screen.
• Reset: resets the picture settings.
NOTE
• You can adjust advanced settings only in the User mode.
• Depending upon the input signal or the selected picture mode, the available options may differ.
To set the aspect ratio,
Picture Aspect Ratio
Changes the aspect ratio to view the image in its optimal size.
• 16:9: displays the image with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Just Scan: displays the image in the original size without cutting off the edges.
Original is available in HDMI (720p or higher) mode.
• Set By Program: automatically changes the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 depending on the input video signal.
• 4:3: displays the image with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
• Zoom: expands the image to fit to the width of the screen. The top and bottom of the image may be
cropped.
• Cinema Zoom: enlarges the image to have a cinemascope ratio of 2.35:1 without distortion.
CAUTION
• If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become a
permanent disfigurement on the screen. This image burn or burn-in is not covered by the warranty.
• If the aspect ratio is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on the letterboxed area of the
screen.
• The options may differ depending on the model.
• Depending on the input signal, the available aspect ratio may differ.
• You can select only 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios in HDMI1-PC/ HDMI2-PC/ DISPLAYPORT-PC/ DVI-D(PC) input
mode.
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To use the Energy Saving function
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
your monitor.
• Screen Off: turns off the screen. You will only hear audio. You can turn on the screen again by pressing any
button on the remote control except the power button.
To use the Smart Energy Saving function
Picture Smart Energy Saving
According to picture brightness, the brightness of the monitor will be adjusted automatically to save energy.
• Off: disables the Smart Energy Saving function.
• On: enables the Smart Energy Saving function.
To use The Easy Brightness Control
Picture Easy Brightness Control
The backlight is adjusted according to your schedule.
• Off: disables the Easy Brightness Control function.
• On: enables the Easy Brightness Control function.
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NOTE
• When Easy Brightness Control is On, the backlight feature in Picture Adjust is disabled.
• When Energy Saving is set to Maximum or Auto, Easy Brightness Control is disabled.
• You can add up to six schedules, and they are sorted by time in ascending order.
• You can delete added items individually.
• Duplicate schedules are not added. However, the backlight value is updated.
• This feature may not be supported in certain models.
To run a Picture Test
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.
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Sound Settings
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To select a Sound Mode
Sound Sound Mode
The best sound quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type currently being watched.
• Standard: this sound mode works well for content of all types.
• News: optimizes sound for watching news.
• Music: optimizes sound for listening to music.
• Cinema: optimizes sound for watching movies.
• Sports: optimizes sound for watching sports.
• Game: optimizes sound for playing videogames.
To use the Sound Effects function
Sound Sound Effects
• Clear Voice ll: enjoy clearer sound with the three-level adjustment.
• Equalizer: manually adjust sound by using the equalizer. .
• Balance: adjust the output volume for the left speaker and the right speaker.
• Reset: reset the sound settings.
To select a Volume Increase Rate,
Sound Volume Increase Rate
You can set the volume range by selecting any of Low/ Medium/ High.
To sync audio with video
Sound AV Sync. Adjust
• 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.
• Bypass: audio coming from external devices without delay. Audio may be outputted earlier than video due
to the processing time for video that is inputted into the monitor.
To Run a sound test
Sound Sound Test
Run a sound test to check that sound signals are outputted normally, then solve any problems by selecting the
relevant option on the screen. If there are no problems with the Sound Test, check connected external devices.
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Network Settings
To Set a Signage Monitor Name
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 Network
Network Wired Connection (Ethernet)
• Connecting to a wired network: Connect your monitor to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port,
and configure the network settings. Only wired network connections
are supported. After making a physical connection, a small number of
networks may require the display network settings to be adjusted. For
most networks, the display will automatically make a connection without
any adjustments. For detailed information, contact your Internet provider
or consult your router manual.
Setting a Wireless Network
(It may not be supported depending on the model.)
Network Wi-Fi Connection
If you have set the monitor up for a wireless network, you can check and connect to the available wireless
Internet networks.
• Add a Hidden Wireless Network: If you input the name of network directly, you can add a wireless network.
• Connect via PBC: Connects easily when the button of a wireless AP supporting PBC is pressed.
• Connect via PIN: Connects easily when the PIN of the wireless AP that you wish to connect to is entered in
to the AP configuration webpage.
• Advanced Settings: If you input the information of network directly, you can enter a wireless network.
If there is no wireless network available, click Advanced Settings. You can add a
network.
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Tips for Network Setting
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• Use a standard LAN cable (Cat5 or higher with a RJ45 connector) with this display.
• Many network connection problems during set-up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem.
After connecting the display to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of
the home network router or cable modem, then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
• Depending on the Internet Service Provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive Internet service
may be limited by the applicable terms of service. 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.
• LG is not responsible for problems with your Internet connection.
• You may experience undesired results if the network connection speed does not meet the requirements of
the content being accessed.
• Some Internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet
Service Provider (ISP) supplying your Internet connection.
• Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your responsibility.
NOTE
• If you want to access the Internet directly on your display, the Internet connection should always be on.
• If you cannot access the Internet, check the network conditions from a PC on your network.
• When you use Network Setting, check the LAN cable or check if DHCP in the router is turned on.
• If you do not complete the network settings, the network may not function correctly.
CAUTION
• Do not connect a modular telephone cable to the LAN port.
• Since there are various connection methods, please follow the specifications of your telecommunication
carrier or Internet Service Provider.
• Network Setting menu will not be available until the display is connected to a physical network.
Tips for Wireless Network Setting
(It may not be supported depending on the model.)
• Wireless networks can be subject to interference from other devices operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz
(wireless phones, Bluetooth devices or microwave ovens). There may also be interference from devices with
a frequency of 5 GHz, same as other Wi-Fi devices.
• The surrounding wireless environment can cause the wireless network service to run slowly.
• If you do not turn off the entire local home network, network traffic may occur on some devices.
• For an AP connection, an access point device that supports wireless connection is required and the wireless
connection feature must be enabled on the device. Contact your service provider regarding availability of
wireless connection on your access point.
• Check the SSID and security settings of the AP for AP connection. Refer to the appropriate documentation
for SSID and security settings of the AP.
• Invalid settings on network devices (wired/wireless line sharer, hub) can cause the monitor to run slowly or
not operate properly. Install the devices correctly according to the appropriate manual and set the network.
• Connection method may differ according to the AP manufacturer.
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General Settings
To configure the language
General Menu Language
Select one of the languages on the menu displayed on the screen.
• Menu Language: sets a language for Signage.
To set the time/date
General Time & Date
You can check or change the time.
• Time: you can set the time manually.
• Date: you can set the date manually.
To apply Daylight Saving Time
General Daylight Saving Time
You can set the application period for Daylight Saving Time and enable or disable the function by selecting On/
Off.
• Start Time / End Time: You can set the time by configuring month/Week/day/time settings.
NOTE
• When setting the Daylight Saving Time, configure the number of week and day of the week settings.
• For example, if the Daylight Saving Time starts on July 7th, 2014, Monday, set the time as July/ 1st/ Mon/
00:00 since it is the first Monday of July, 2014.
• Depending on the month, either the fourth or fifth week can be Last.
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To turn your monitor on or off automatically
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General Timers
You can set the On/Off Timer for your monitor.
• On Timer: you can set the time when your monitor turns on.
• Off Timer: you can set the time when your monitor turns off.
• No Signal Power Off (15 minutes): When there is no input source, the monitor will automatically turn off
after 15 minutes. If you don’t want it to turn off automatically, set No
Signal Power Off to Off.
• Auto Power Off : When there is no key input, the monitor will automatically turn off.
NOTE
• On Time/Off Time can be saved for up to seven schedules; the monitor is turned on or off at the preset time
in the schedule list. If multiple preset times are stored in the schedule list, this function works at the nearest
time from the current time.
• Once the on or off time is set, these functions operate daily at the preset time.
• The scheduled power-off function works properly only when the device time is set correctly.
• When the scheduled power-on and power-off times are the same, the power-off time has priority over the
power-on time if the set is turned on, and vice versa if the set is turned off.
To reset your monitor settings
General Reset to Initial Settings
Resets all monitor settings.
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