LG 98LS95A-5B User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MONITOR SIGNAGE

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

for future reference.

MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS

98LS95A

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LICENSES

4 ASSEMBLY AND

PREPARATION

4 Accessories

6 Optional Accessories

7 Parts and Buttons

8 Connecting the Speakers

9 Connecting Wi-Fi Dongle

9 Connecting IR and Light Sensor

9 Portrait Layout

10 Connecting the Eye-Bolt Bracket

11 Attaching the Detachable Logo

12 How to Install the Guide Bracket

13 Installing on a Wall

14 REMOTE CONTROL

16 MAKING CONNECTIONS

16 Connecting to a PC

19 External Device Connection

20 Using the Input List

30 USER SETTINGS

30 Main Menu Settings

30 - Quick Settings
31 - Picture Setting
35 - Sound Settings
36 - Network Settings
39 - General Settings
40 Installing the LG Monitor Software

42 TROUBLESHOOTING

44 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

49 IR CODES

51 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE

PRODUCTS

51 Connecting the cable

51 RS-232C Configurations

51 Communication Parameter

52 Command Reference List

54 Transmission/Reception Protocol

20 ENTERTAINMENT

20 Using My Media

20 - Connecting USB storage devices
22 - Files Supported by My Media
25 - Viewing Videos
26 - Viewing Photos
26 Information

26 File Manager

27 - Listening to Music
28 - Settings
29 Picture ID Settings

LICENSES

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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 one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668;
7,515,710; 7,519,274.

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

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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from
DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NOTE

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

environment.

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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

Accessories

Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are any
missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. The illustrations in this manual
may differ from the actual product and accessories.

Remote Control,

Batteries (AAA) 2 EA Power Cord IR and Light Sensor RS-232C Cable

CD (Owner’s Manual)/

Card HDMI Cable DISPLAYPORT Cable

Wi-Fi Dongle

(AN-WF500)

Eye-Bolt Bracket

(2 EA)

Stereo to

COMPONENT

Gender

M4 x L12 Screws (4 EA)

(For Eye-Bolt Bracket)

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 supplied with your product may vary depending upon the model.

• Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.

• SuperSign Software and Manual

- Downloading from the LG Electronics website.

- Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lgecommercial.com/supersign) and download the latest
software for your model.

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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

IR&LIGHT

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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.

Speakers

SP-2200

Media Player

Cable Holders/

Cable Ties

Media Player Kit

Screws

Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch

0.7 mm x Length 8 mm
(including spring washer)

Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch

1.6 mm x Length 10 mm

Speaker Kit

Screws Owner’s Manual

(supplied on CD-ROM) /

Card

Screws

NOTE

• Cable holder/Cable tie may not be available in some areas or for some models.

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

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Parts and Buttons

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1

2

3

4

5

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SENSOR

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Screen

Buttons

No. Description

Adjusts up and down.

1

Moves left and right.

2

Displays the current signal and mode.

3

Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus.

4

Change the input signal.

5

Turns the power on or off.

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Input Connectors

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Connecting the Speakers

- For certain models only.

1 Connect an input signal cable before

installing the speakers.

2 Mount the speakers by using screws as

shown below. Make sure the power cable is

disconnected before making a connection.

3 Connect the speaker cables noting the

correct polarity. Use cable holders and cable

ties to organize the speaker cables.

NOTE

• Please turn off the power before removing

the cable. Connecting or removing the
speaker cable while turned on may result
in no sound.

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IR&LIGHT

SENSOR

Connecting Wi-Fi Dongle

1 Attach the Velcro tape provided with the Wi-

Fi dongle to the back of the set.

2 Connect the Wi-Fi dongle and the set using

a USB cable and then attach the dongle to

the set before using.

Connecting IR and Light Sensor

When you connect the cable to the product, the
feature for receiving remote control signals is
activated. The IR and light sensor is magnetic.
Attach it to the front edge of the product for use.

[Front]

CAUTION

CAUTION

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NOTE

• Refer to the manual of the Wi-Fi dongle.

• Bluetooth is not supported.

• Refer to the Installation Menu for region

settings.

• The wireless reception may be affected by

the location of the product.

• If there is poor reception in the

recommended location, please change the
location before use.

• Use only the provided Wi-Fi dongle. Other

Wi-Fi dongles may not work properly.

Portrait Layout

When installing in a portrait layout, rotate the
monitor counterclockwise 90 degrees (when
facing the screen).

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Connecting the Eye-Bolt Bracket

The eye-bolt bracket is designed to be used to lift the set up. Attach the bracket to the product using the
two screws provided.

Installing in Landscape Position

Installing in Portrait Position

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Attaching the Detachable Logo

Use one screw, inserted from behind, to attach the detachable logo to the monitor. You can position the
logo according to the monitor’s direction.

When the monitor is in the horizontal position

When the monitor is in the vertical position

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How to Install the Guide Bracket

Attach the media player to the guide bracket with 4 fixing screws.

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Installing on a Wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10
cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed
installation instructions are available from your
dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting
Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

To install your monitor on a wall, attach a wall
mounting bracket (optional part) to the back of
the monitor.

Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is
securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall.

1. Use only screws and wall mounting brackets

that conform to VESA standards.

2. Screws which are longer than standard

length may damage the inside of the
monitor.

3. A non-VESA standard screw may damage

the product and cause the monitor to fall.

LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents

related to the use of non-standard screws.

4. Please use VESA standard as below.

• 785 mm and above

* Fixing screws: Diameter 8.0 mm x Pitch

1.25 mm x Length 14 mm

* Wall mounting screw spec. (M8 screw)

- Minimum ultimate tensile load :

Min. 12,100N (1,230 kgf)

- Proofing Load : Min. 8,840N (902 kgf)

10 cm

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before moving or

installing the monitor to avoid risk of electric
shock.

• If you install the monitor on a ceiling

or slanted wall, it may fall and result in
injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount
and contact your local dealer or qualified
personnel to assist with the installation.

• Do not over tighten the screws as this may

damage the monitor and void your warranty.

• Use only screws and wall mounting brackets

that meet the VESA standard. Any damage
or injuries caused by misuse or use of
improper accessories are not covered by the
warranty.

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be

securely attached to the wall in accordance
with the installation instructions. (This only
pertains to Australia and New Zealand.)

NOTE

• The wall mount kit includes the installation

guide and all necessary parts.

• The wall mounting bracket is optional. You

can obtain additional accessories from your
local dealer.

• The length of screws required may differ

depending on the wall mount. Be sure to
use the correct length.

• For more information, please refer to the

guide provided with the wall mount.

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REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL

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REMOTE CONTROL

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote control. Please read this
manual carefully to use the monitor correctly.

To install batteries, open the battery cover, place batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and terminals to
the labels inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.

To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse. The illustrations may differ from the
actual accessories.

CAUTION

• Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may

damage the remote control.

• Be sure to point the remote control toward the

remote control sensor on the monitor.

Turns the monitor on or off.

(POWER)

MONITOR ON

Turns the monitor on.

MONITOR OFF

Turns the monitor off.

1/a/A Button

Toggles between numerical and

alphabetical.

(Depending upon the model, this

feature may not be supported.)

ARC

Selects the Aspect Ratio

mode.

Volume Up/Down

Button

Adjusts the volume.

PSM

Selects the Picture Mode.

MUTE

Mutes all sounds.

ENERGY SAVING( )

Adjusts the brightness of
the picture to reduce energy
consumption.

INPUT

Selects the input mode.

3D

This model does not support
this.

Number and Alphabet
buttons

Enters numerical or alphabetical
characters depending upon the
setting.
(Depending upon the model, this
feature may not be supported.)

CLEAR

Deletes the entered numerical
or alphabetical character.
(Depending upon the model, this
feature may not be supported.)

BRIGHTNESS Button

Adjusts the brightness of the
display. PAGE Function is not
supported in the this model.
(Depending upon the model, this
feature may not be supported.)

Activates the Launcher.

HOME

SETTINGS

Accesses the main menus or

saves your input and exit menus.

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AUTO

Automatically adjusts picture
position and minimizes
image instability (available
for RGB input only).
(Depending upon the model,
this feature may not be
supported.)

W.BAL

This model does not support
this.

Selects menus or options and

OK

confirms your input.

BACK

Allows you to move back one step

in the user interaction function.

Allows you to control various

multimedia devices to enjoy

multimedia simply by using

the remote control through the

SimpLink menu.

(Depending upon the model, this

feature may not be supported.)

ID ON/OFF

When the Picture ID number

matches the Set ID number, you

can control whichever monitor you

want in multi-display format.

S.MENU

SuperSign menu key
(Depending upon the model,
this feature may not be
supported.)

Navigation Buttons

Scrolls through menus or
options.

Exit

Quit all OSD tasks and
applications.

TILE

This model does not support
this.

USB Menu Control
Buttons

Controls media playback.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

You can connect various external devices to your monitor. Change the input mode and select the
external device you want to connect. For more information about external device connections, see the
user manual provided with each device.

Connecting to a PC

The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories. Some of the cables are not provided.

This monitor supports the Plug & Play* feature.

* Plug & Play: a feature that enables a PC to recognize devices attached by the user without device
configuration or user intervention when powering up.

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IR&LIGHT

(not
included)

(not included)

DVI OUT

(not
included)

DVI OUT

(not

included)

DP OUT

HDMI

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NOTE

• For the best image quality, using the monitor with HDMI connection is recommended.

• To comply with the standard specifications of the product, use a shielded interface cable with a

ferrite core, such as a DVI cable.

• If you turn the monitor on when the set is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal.

• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.

• Use a High Speed HDMI

®/TM

cable.

• If you cannot hear any sound in HDMI mode please check your PC settings. Some PCs require

you to manually change the default audio output to HDMI.

• If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set your PC/DTV to PC mode.

• You may experience compatibility issues if you use HDMI-PC mode.

• Make sure the power cable is disconnected.

• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the

screen may not display or a connection error may occur.

• Recommended HDMI cable types

- High-Speed HDMI

- High-Speed HDMI

®/TM

cable

®/TM

cable with Ethernet

CAUTION

• Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise.

• Do not press the screen with your finger for a prolonged period as this may

result in temporary distortion on the screen.

• Avoid displaying static images on the screen for a long period of time to

prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

• A wireless communication device near your monitor can affect the image.

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HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) input 1 (HDCP2.2), 2 (10 Bit)

HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) input ports: When using HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) input port 2 (10-bit), use the provided
HDMI cable. When using an HDMI cable that was not provided, please use a high-speed HDMI cable
(shorter than 3 meters). (Information may vary depending on the model.)

4K@60 Hz input supported formats

Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Color depth

HDMI1 HDMI2

8 bit 8 bit 10 bit

3840 X 2160p

59.94
60

YCbCr 4:2:0 YCbCr 4:2:0

― YCbCr 4:2:2

― YCbCr 4:4:4 ―

― RGB 4:4:4 ―

• HDMI specifications may vary depending on the input port. Check the specifications of each device

before connecting.

• HDMI input port 2 is best suited for 4K at 60 Hz (4:4:4, 4:2:2) to enjoy high definition video. However,

video or audio may not be supported depending on the specifications of the external devices. In that
case, please connect to another HDMI port.

NOTE

• DISPLAYPORT does not support Deep Color (YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr 4:2:2).

HDMI UHD Deep Colour

Remote Control (HOME) HDMI UHD Deep Colour

• HDMI2 port supports UHD Deep Colour.

• If the device connected to HDMI2 also supports UHD Deep Colour, your picture may be clearer.

• However, if the device doesn’t support it, it may not work properly.

• In that case, connect the device to a different HDMI port or change the TV’s UHD Deep Colour setting

to OFF.

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External Device Connection

Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the monitor and select an appropriate input mode.

The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories. Some of the cables are not provided. For
the best picture and sound quality, connecting external devices to your monitor using HDMI cables is
recommended.

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OR

Direct Connection/

Using the Router/

Using the Internet

Network

(not included)

USB

(not included)

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(not included)

(not

included)

HDMI

HD Receiver/DVD/VCR

Camcorder/Camera/Gaming Device

NOTE

• If you connect a gaming device to the monitor, use the cable provided with the gaming device.

• It is recommended to use the speakers that are provided as optional accessories.

• Use a High Speed HDMI

• High Speed HDMI

®/TM

®/TM

cable.

cables transmit a HD signal up to 1080p and higher.

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

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Using the Input List

Remote Control (HOME)

Input Mode Description

HDMI1

HDMI2

DISPLAYPORT

DVI

COMPONENT

You can watch content on a PC,
DVD player, Digital set-top box,
and other high definition devices.

ENTERTAINMENT

Using My Media

Connecting USB storage devices

Connect a USB storage device such as a USB
flash memory or an external hard drive to the
display and use multimedia features.

Connect a USB flash memory or USB memory
card reader to the display as shown in the
following illustration.

OR

CAUTION

• Do not turn off the monitor or remove a

USB storage device when the My Media
screen is activated. This could result in
loss of files or damage to the USB storage
device.

• Back up files you have saved on a USB

storage device frequently, as loss or
damage to the files may be not covered by
the warranty.