LG 55VM5B-A, 55VH7B-H Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG Digital Signage

(MONITOR SIGNAGE)

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it

for future reference.

55VH7B 55VM5B

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3 Precautions In Installing the Product

4 Precautions to the AC Adapter and

Electrical Power

5 Precautions In Moving the Product

5 Precautions In Using the Product

5 Mounting on a Wall

6 LICENSES

7 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

7 Optional Accessories

9 Parts and Buttons

9 To Install in a Portrait Layout

9 Remove brackets before Installation

10 STORAGE METHOD FOR PANEL

PROTECTION

10 - Correct Method 10 - Incorrect Method 11 Installing on a Wall

13 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

13 - IR RECEIVER 13 Tiling Displays

13 - How to Mount the Set 14 - How to Join Sets

17 MAKING CONNECTIONS

17 Connecting to a PC

17 External Device Connection

17 Using the Input List

19 Daisy Chain Monitors

20 TROUBLESHOOTING

23 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

15 REMOTE CONTROL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.

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

• Indoor Use Only.

Precautions In Installing the Product

WARNING

• Keep away from heat sources like electrical heaters.

► Electrical shock, fire, malfunction, or deformation may occur.

• Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of

the reach of children.

► Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed by

mistake, force the patient to vomit and visit the nearest hospital. Additionally, vinyl packing can cause suffocation. Keep it out of the

reach of children.

• Do not put heavy objects on the product or sit upon it.

► If the product collapses or is dropped, you may be injured. Children

must pay particular attention.

• Do not leave the power or signal cable unattended on the

pathway.

► The passerby can trip or fall, which can cause electrical shock, fire,

product breakdown, or injury.

• Install the product in a neat and dry place.

► Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.

• 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 without taking proper measures, electrical

shock or fire can occur.

• 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.

• Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not

throw any toys or objects on the product screen.

► It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the

display.

• Do not let the product fall or drop when connecting it with an

external device.

► This may cause injury and/or damage to the product.

• When connecting it to a game device, keep a distance of four times

the diagonal measurement of the screen from the device.

► If the product falls because of the short cable, this may cause injury

and/or damage to the product.

• Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause

damage to the screen and cause image burn-in. To use the product for a long period of time, use a screen saver on the PC or utilize the residual image prevention function on the product, and when the product is not used, turn off the power. Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product.

• Do NOT install this product on a wall where there is high risk of

exposure to oil fumes or mist.

► This may damage product and cause it to fail.

CAUTION

• Make sure the product ventilation holes are not blocked. Install

the product in a suitably wide place (more than 100 mm 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.

• Do not block the ventilation hole of the product by a tablecloth

or curtain.

► The product can be deformed or fire can break out due to overheating

inside the product.

• Install the product on a flat and stable place that has no risk of

dropping the product.

► If the product is dropped, you may be injured or the product may

be broken.

• Install the product where no EMI occurs.

• Keep the product away from direct sunlight.

► The product can be damaged.

• 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 LG or a qualified installer before installing. This caution applies to a place where there is an abundance of fine dust or oil mist, chemical substances are used, the temperature is very high or low, the humidity is very high, or the product is likely to remain turned on for a long period of time (airport and train station). failure to do so will invalidate the warranty.

• 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.

• In addition, do not install it where there are heating objects such

as lighting equipment.

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Precautions to the AC Adapter

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and Electrical Power

WARNING

• If water or any foreign substance goes inside the product (TV,

monitor, power cord, or AC adapter), 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.

• Do not touch the power plug or AC adapter with wet hands. If the

pins of the plug are wet or dusty, wipe and dry them before use.

► Otherwise, this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Make sure to completely insert the power cord into the AC adapter.

► If loosely connected, the poor connection may cause a fire or electric

shock.

• Be sure to use power cords and AC adapters provided or approved

by LG Electronics, Inc.

► The use of non-approved products may cause a fire or electric shock.

• When unplugging the power cord, always pull it by the plug. Do

not bend the power cord with excessive force.

► The power line can be damaged, which may cause electric shock

or fire.

• Be careful not to step or place heavy objects (electronic appliances,

clothing, etc.) on the power cord or AC adapter. Be careful not to damage the power cord or AC adapter with sharp objects.

► Damaged power cords may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Never disassemble, repair or modify the power cord or AC adapter.

► This may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Make sure to connect the power cable to the grounded current.

► You may be electrocuted or injured.

• Use the rated voltage only.

► The product can be damaged, or you may be electrocuted.

• 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.

• Do not connect several extension cords, electrical appliances,

or electrical heaters to a single outlet. Use a power strip with a grounding terminal designed for exclusive use with the computer.

► A fire can break out due to overheating.

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Additionally, if

the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dry the power plug completely or wipe dust off.

► You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.

• If you don't intend to use the product for a long time, unplug the

power cable from the product.

► Covering dust can cause a fire, or insulation deterioration can cause

electric leakage, electric shock or fire.

• Fix the power cable completely.

► If the power cable is not fixed completely, a fire can break out.

• Do not insert a conduc tor (like a metal chopstick) into one end

of the power cable while the other end is connected to the input terminal on the wall. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after plugging into the wall input terminal.

► You may be electrocuted.

• The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device.

• Please make sure the device is installed near the wall outlet to

which it is connected and that the outlet 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.

CAUTION

• Be sure to keep the outlet, AC adapter, and pins of the power plug

clean from dust and etc.

► This may cause a fire.

• Do not unplug the power cord while the product is in use.

► Electrical shock can damage the product.

• Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If you use another

power cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards when not provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.

Precautions In Moving the Product

WARNING

• Make sure to turn off the product.

► You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.

• Make sure to remove all cables before moving the product.

► You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.

• Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to

move. If you drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact an authorized the service center for repair.

• Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged, and all cables

have been removed. It may take 2 or more people to carry larger apparatus. Do not press against or put stress on the front panel of the apparatus.

CAUTION

• Do not shock the product when moving it.

► You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.

• Do not dispose the product-packing box. Use it when you move.

Precautions In Using the Product

WARNING

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product at your own

discretion.

► Fire or electric shock accident can occur. ► Contact the service center for check, calibration or repair.

• When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period

of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

• Keep the product away from water.

► Fire or electric shock accident can occur.

• Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with

metallic objects.

► Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen.

• Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

CAUTION

• Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product.

► There is a danger of explosion or fire due to careless handling of the

inflammable substances.

• When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub

gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur. (Do not use chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners, or alcohol)

• Take a rest from time to time to protect your vision.

• Keep the product clean at all times.

• Take a comfortable and natural position when working with a

product to relax the muscles.

• Take a regular break when working with a product for a long time.

• Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand or sharp object

such as nail, pencil, or pen, or make a scratch on it.

• Keep the proper distance from the product.

► Your vision may be impaired if you look at the product too closely.

• Set the appropriate resolution and clock by referring to the User’s

Guide.

► Your vision can be impaired.

• Use authorized detergent only when cleaning the product. (Do not

use benzene, thinner, or alcohol.)

► Product can be deformed.

• Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, cups, etc. on or over the apparatus (e.g. on shelves above the unit).

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat. For example,

keep away from direct sunlight, open fireplace, and electric heaters.

• Do NOT place non-rechargeable batteries in charging device.

• Using headsets (earphones) for a long time or listening loudly can

cause damage to your hearing.

• Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the

front frame; wipe in one direction only. Too much moisture may cause staining.

• Do not use products using high voltage around the Monitor.

(e.g., a bug zapper)

► Monitor may have malfunction as its electrical shock.

Mounting on a Wall

• Do NOT install this product by yourself as you may injure yourself

or cause damage to product. Please contact service personnel authorised by manufacturer.

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LICENSES

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

This DivX Certified® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX® video.

To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com. Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p,including premium content.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under license.

Covered by DivX Patents 7,295,673; 7,515,710; RE45,052; and others available at [www.divx.com/patents]

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together, DTS 2.0 Channel, DTS 2.0+Digital Out, DTS-HD, and DTS Virtual:X are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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.

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.

• Product damage from moving or changing the installation location is not covered by warranty.

• The warranty will not cover any damage caused by using the product in an excessively dusty environment.

Optional Accessories

Without prior notice, optional accessories are subject to change to improve the performance of the product, and new accessories may be added. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.

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AN-WF500

Wi-Fi Dongle kit

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KT-OPSA

Card

(Easy Setup Guide)

(Diameter 3.0 mm x Length 8.0 mm)

Screws

Power Cord

(Diameter 3.0 mm x Length 8.0 mm)

Screws

Connecting

Cable

OPS kit

NOTE

• Optional accessories are available for some models. If necessary, please purchase them separately.

• Please turn off the power before connecting or removing the Wi-Fi dongle kit.

Parts and Buttons

The image may be different according to the model.

Buttons

yINPUT: Changes the input source. yMENU: Accesses the main menus, or saves

your input and exits the menus.

yUP/DOWN: Adjust the up and down. yL/R: Moves left and right. yAUTO/SET: Displays the current signal and

mode.

y/I: Turns the power on or off.

To Install in a Portrait Layout

When installing in a Portrait Layout, rotate the monitor clockwise 90 degrees (when facing the screen).

Remove brackets before Installation

Make sure that the protection pads are removed from each corner before installing the product.

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NOTE

• Keep the removed protection pads and use

them when moving the product later.

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