LG 49XE4F User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
LG Digital Signage
(MONITOR SIGNAGE)
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
49XE4F 55XE4F
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................3
- Precautions for the AC Adapter and Power ......4
- Precautions for Moving the Product ......................6
- Precautions for Installing the Product ..................7
- Precautions for Cleaning the Product ...................9
- Precautions for Using the Product.......................10
- Precautions for Using the Remote control ......12
- Precautions for Experiencing Image
Retention ...........................................................................13
- Product Disposal ............................................................13
ASSEMBLY AND
PREPARATION ............................ 14
- Product Contents ..........................................................15
- Pixel Sensor ......................................................................16
- Installing in Landscape Orientation......................17
- Installation Requirements .........................................18
REMOTE CONTROL .................... 33
MAKING CONNECTIONS ........... 35
- Connecting to a PC.......................................................35
- External Device Connection .....................................35
- Using the Input List ......................................................40
TROUBLESHOOTING .................. 41
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...... 45
LICENSES .................................... 48
WARNING: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The Safety Precautions are intended to prevent unexpected danger or harm by helping the user to use the product safely and for its intended purpose.
WARNING
If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of accident or death.
CAUTION
If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged.
WARNING
Safety precaution is warranted by only model installed products for waterproof.
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Precautions for the AC Adapter and Power

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WARNING
• Use only the power cord or AC adapter provided or approved by LG Electronics, Inc. If you use another power cord,
make sure that it is certified by the national standards. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the manufacturer or the nearest authorized service center for a replacement.
• Operate the display only from a power source(i.e. voltage) indicated in the product specification.
- Otherwise the product can be damaged, fire can occur or you may be electrocuted. If you are not sure what type of power supply you have, consult a certified installation company.
• Make sure the power cord connect to a properly grounded outlet.
- If you do not you may be electrocuted or injured or the product can be damaged.
• Insert the power plug or AC adapter firmly so it cannot come loose.
- Poor connection may cause a fire or electric shock.
• In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can be very
dangerous.
- It can cause electric shock.
• Be careful not to step or place heavy objects (electronic appliances, clothing, etc.) on the power cord or AC adapter.
Additionally, do not bend or pull out the power cord or AC adapter with excessive force.
- Damaged power cords may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Do not connect power cord or AC adapter damaged with sharp objects to power outlet.
- You may be electrocuted.
• Do not insert a conductor (like a metal chopstick) into one end of the power cord while the other end is connected to
the input terminal on the wall. Additionally, do not touch the power cord right after unplugged.
- You may be electrocuted.
• Do not use with a multi-outlet connected by many electrical product and heating devices. Use an exclusive multi-
outlet with a grounding terminal.
- A fire can break out due to overheating.
• If water or any foreign substance goes inside the product, disconnect the power cord immediately and contact the
service center.
- Otherwise, this may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to the product.
• Keep the power cord or AC adapter away from any heating devices.
- The cord coating may melt and cause fire or electric shock.
• Never disassemble, repair or modify the power cord or AC adapter.
- This may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Please make sure the main power cutoff device is power cord and the product is installed near the wall outlet that is
easily accessible.
• As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if the
unit is turned off.
• Power consumption will be ‘0’ only when the power plug is unplugged.
• Use an appliance coupler as a disconnect device.
CAUTION
• If the outlet, pins of the power plug, or AC adapter is covered with dust, be sure wipe and keep clean.
- Overheating due to layers of dust may cause a fire or electric shock.
• If the outlet, pins of the power plug, or AC adapter is covered with water, be sure wipe and keep clean. Additionally,
Do not touch the power plug or AC adapter with wet hands.
- This may cause an electric shock.
• Do not turn the product on or off by plugging in or unplugging the power plug from the power outlet. It means do not
use the power plug as a switch.
- This may cause an electric shock or product malfunction.
• Do not unplug the power cord while the product is in use.
- Electrical shock can damage the product.
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Precautions for Moving the Product

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WARNING
• Contact the service center before moving the product.
- It may cause electric shock and damage the product.
• Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged, and all cables have been removed before the product is moved.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
• When moving the product, Do not shock the product and impact on the front panel of the product.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
• Comply with the number of people according to weight of product. (Under 25 kg per person, use the equipment when
exceed 100 kg)
- If use the damaged product again, contact the service center because it can cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not hold it upside down while holding only the stand. (It is for stand supported models only.)
- This may cause stand warping, panel damage and other types of product damage.
CAUTION
• Do not dispose the product-packing box. It may be used put the product in the box when carrying it.

Precautions for Installing the Product

WARNING
• Contact the service center before installing the product.
- It can cause electric shock and damage the product.
• Do not drop an object on or impact on the product. Keep out of reach of children and do not place toys or objects
near the product to prevent throwing things on the product screen.
- It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.
• Do not put heavy objects on, or hang from, the product.
- If the product collapses or is dropped, you may be injured.
• Do not touch the surface of product to overheat.
- It can cause injury to human.
• Install the product firmly fixed on a floor, wall, etc. to prepare against external impact such as wind and earthquake.
- You must refer to the manual provided.
• Prevent Children from climbing or hanging on the product.
- If the product collapses or is dropped, you may be injured.
• Do not install it where there are heating devices such as electrical heaters or lighting equipment.
- Fire, electrical shock, malfunction may occur.
• Do not install this product by yourself as you may injure yourself or cause damage to product. Please contact service
engineer authorized by service center.
• Do not install this product on a wall if it could be exposed to oil or oil mist.
- This may damage the product and cause it to fall.
• Do not leave the power or signal cable, etc. on the pathway.
- This could cause a trip or fall, which can be caused electrical shock, fire, product breakdown, or injury.
• Do not let the product drop when connecting it to an external device connected with a short cable.
- This may cause injury and damage to the product.
• If you dropped the product or the case is broken, turn off the product and unplug the power cord and contact the
service center.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur.
• Install the product in a dry place where it is not near dust and water. Avoid high temperatures and humidity.
- This may cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.
• Safely install the product in a place that can hold the weight of the product.
- A lack of strength may cause the product to fall.
• Take a comfortable and natural position to relax the muscles when working with a product.
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CAUTION
• Install the product where no Electromagnetic Interference occurs.
• If you install the product in a place that does not meet the recommended conditions, this may cause serious damage
to the product’s picture quality, life cycle, and appearance. Please check with service engineer before installing. Please do not install the product in places such as where there is an abundance of fine dust or oil mist, chemical substances are used, exposed to direct sunlight, the temperature is very high or low, the humidity is very high.
Make sure the product is well ventilated by Installing at a distance (100mm or more) from the wall.
- If you install the product too close to the wall, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat buildup.
• Do not cover the product with tablecloth or curtain or other material (eg. plastic) while plugged in to block the
ventilation hole of the product.
- The product can be deformed or fire can break out due to overheating inside the product.
• Do not install the product in an area with poor ventilation (e.g. on a bookshelf, in a closet) or outside and avoid placing
on cushions or carpets.
- The product could catch fire due to overheating inside the product.
• Install the product on a flat and stable place that is large enough to support the product.
- If the product is dropped, you may be injured or the product may be broken.
• When installing the product on a shelf or cabinet, make sure that the bottom end of the product is not protruding
forward.
- The product may fall due to unbalanced center of gravity, which may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Be sure to use cabinets or shelves that fit your product.
• A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the product.
• Set to [Screen Off & Backlight On] when installing outdoors.
- Enable the outdoor mode to reduce the risk of the internal humidity and condensation.
• When operating in below zero temperature, the enclosure may not work for up to one hour to raise the internal
temperature of the enclosure.
- The components complied with the requirements of IEC 61643-series shall be installed internal or external to this
product.

Precautions for Cleaning the Product

WARNING
• Keep the product clean at all times.
- If you don’t clean the unit for a long time and it becomes covered in dust, it can cause fire or product damage.
• When you need to clean the inside of the product, you must contact the service center.
- Otherwise, cleaning without support may cause a fire, electric shock, or damage to the product.
• When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and wipe gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching.
- An electric shock may occur or damage to the screen as get a scratch.
• When you want to clean the front frame, spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times and wipe in one direction only.
- Too much moisture may cause staining.
CAUTION
• When cleaning the product or the screen, unplug the power cord and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Do not spray
water or other liquids directly on the product. Especially, do not clean your product with chemicals including glass cleaner, any type of air freshener, insecticide, lubricants, wax (car, industrial), abrasive, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc., which can damage the product or its panel.
- This may result in fire, electric shock or product damage (deformation, corrosion or breakage).
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Precautions for Using the Product

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WARNING
• Do not use the product in any environment with excessively high temperatures or humidity.
• If you use the product for a long period of time, take a rest from time to time to protect your vision.
- Extended viewing could result in impaired vision.
• Listening at high volume or using for a long time can cause damage to your hearing.
• In the event that liquid or a foreign object falls into the product, please switch it off and unplug it from the wall outlet
and contact the service center.
- Otherwise, the product may cause fire or electric shock.
• In the event that no image appears on the screen or no sound is heard, stop using the product. Switch it off
immediately, unplug it from the power outlet and contact the service center.
- Otherwise, the product may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not drop an object or impact on the product or screen.
- It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the screen.
• If you can smell smoke or other odors or hear a strange sound, unplug the power cord and contact the service center.
- If you continue to use the product without taking proper measures, it may cause electrical shock or fire.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. Please contact service center if you need to
repair it.
- Fire or electric shock can occur.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, cups, etc. on over of the product to prevent liquid from entering
the product.
- Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, malfunction or deformation.
• Do not push hard on or scratch the product’s surface with your hands or sharp objects, such as nails, pencils or pens.
Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects.
- This may damage the products and cause it to malfunction.
• Do not touch the product if it has been exposed to sunlight or an intense light because it could be hot.
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• Do not use high voltage electrical goods near the product (e.g., a bug zapper).
- This may result in product malfunction if it receives an electrical shock.
• If there is a gas leak, do not touch the outlet, and open the windows for ventilation.
- Otherwise, the product may cause fire or electric shock.
• If you dropped the product or the case is broken, turn off the product and unplug the power cord.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service center.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children.
- If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.
• Keep out of reach of children from the product. Also, do not throw toys or objects to the product or screen.
- It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the screen.
• All the power sources must be disconnected by removing the power cables to remove all power from the unit.
CAUTION
• This panel is an advanced product that contains millions of pixels. You may occasionally see pixel spots when viewing
the screen. Since these deactivated pixels are not a defect, the performance and reliability of the product is not affected.
• Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product.
- There is a danger of explosion or fire.
• Keep the proper distance from the product.
- It can cause damage to your vision if you look at the product too closely.
• Set the appropriate resolution and frequency by products.
- It can cause damage to your vision.
• Take a regular break when working with the product for a long time.
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Precautions for Using the Remote control

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WARNING
• Avoid places with high humidity.
- It may cause electrical shock or damage the product.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight, open fireplace, and electric heaters.
- It may cause fire and you may be injured.
• Make sure that children do not swallow the remote control batteries when you replace them. Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
- If a child swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
- Please dispose batteries at a local recycling center or a retail store that handles batteries.
• Used batteries, which include rechargeable batteries, should be recycled separately from waste.
- Please dispose used batteries and rechargeable batteries at a local recycling center or a retail store that handles batteries.
CAUTION
• Do not short circuit and disassemble of batteries.
- It may cause electrical shock or fire.
• The remote control may not function properly in sunlight or under a strong lamp. Move the product if it is being used
in these conditions.
• Check if there is any obstacle between the product and the remote control.
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries.
- Overheating or leaking batteries may cause fire or electric shock.
• Only use the specified type of battery. Do not insert batteries that are not rechargeable into the charger.
- Overheating or leaking batteries may cause fire or electric shock.
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Precautions for Experiencing Image Retention

• Displaying a still image for a prolonged period of time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in image retention.
Most third-party products have the same issue. The resulting damage is not covered by the product warranty.
- Use a screen saver when using the monitor for a prolonged period of time.

Product Disposal

• Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
• Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

CAUTION
• Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.
• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
• When installing the product, please cover the interface completely. Also, if the cables are not being used, you must
use the square rubber gasket in its place.
- Failure to do so may result in problems with the waterproof and dustproof performance, which is not warranted.
• The optimal dimentions for the HDMI cable/ USB device connector are shown below.
B
A
B
* A 10 mm
A
* B 18 mm
NOTE
• The accessories provided with your product may vary depending on the model or region.
• Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product
functions.
• SuperSign Software & Manual
- Downloading from the LG Electronics website.
- Visit the LG Electronics website (http://partner.lge.com) and download the latest software for your model.
• The warranty will not cover any damage caused by using the product in an excessively dusty environment.
• If the product is in a case, keep the pressure below 0.5 bar when washing with water.
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Product Contents

The image may be different according to the model.
IR Receiver/
Illuminance sensor
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Power Indicator
IR Receiver: This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control.
Illuminance sensor: Adjusts the screen brightness by measuring the amount of light.
Power Indicator: This Indicator lights up red when the display operates normally (on mode). If the display is in sleep
mode (in Power Saving mode), this indicator changes color to amber.
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