LG FMA-LG101 Configuration Guide

FMA-LG101

Free-To-Guest Management Appliance

Installation & Configuration Guide

Warranty

© Copyright 2010, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Part No: 206-4124

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

For Customer Support/Service, please call:

1-888-865-3026

The latest product information and documentation is
available online at:

www.LGcommercial.com/products

MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER
The model and serial numbers of this appliance are located
on the back of the cabinet. For future reference, we suggest
that you record those numbers here:

Model No._________________Serial No. _______________

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor­tant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics
U.S.A., Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: [phone]

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Marketed and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

© Copyright 2010, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Important safeguards for you and your new product

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED WITH SAFETY IN MIND. IMPROPER
USE, HOWEVER, CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. TO AVOID
DEFEATING THE SAFEGUARDS THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT INTO THE NEW PRODUCT, PLEASE READ
AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POINTS WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THIS PRODUCT.

1. Read these instructions.

Read all safety and operating instructions before oper-

ating the product.

2. Keep these instructions.

Retain the safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

3. Heed all warnings.

Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the oper-

ating instructions.

4. Follow all instructions.

Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

Do not use this product near water or moisture or in an

area, such as a basement, that might become flooded.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

Unplug this product before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

This product is designed to fit in a rack. The ventila-

tion slots and openings in the cabinet are provided to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro­tect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding­type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where it exits from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination in
order to avoid injury from tip-over.

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface,

or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manu­facturer’s instructions.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

14. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer. The prod­uct may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult and serious damage to the product.

15. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur­faces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.

16. Disconnect Device

The AC mains plug is used as the disconnect device.

The disconnect device must remain readily operable. Be
sure to grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord.

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17. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your installation,
consult your product dealer or local power company.

19. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as

this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20. Outdoor Use/Wet Location
Warning: To prevent fire or electrical shock

hazards, do not expose this product to
rain, moisture, or other liquids.

Do not touch the product with wet hands. Do not install
this product near flammable objects such as gasoline
or candles or expose it to direct air conditioning. Do not
expose the product to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or
over the apparatus.

21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

the product, follow the precautions below.

An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits or where it can come into con­tact with such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, use extreme care to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.

Be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as

to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) (in

the U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna­discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec­trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)

22. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

23. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet, and refer ser-

vicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally per the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

24. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-

vice technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or the have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

25. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents / Setup Checklist

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Table of Contents / Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FMA-LG101 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Creating an FMA Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

FMA-LG101 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Network Connection Settings for FMA-LG101

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FMA-LG101 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–14

FMA-LG101 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Reference: FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader . . . .17

Flowchart: Creating an FMA Configuration File . . . . . . .18

Document Revision History / Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Setup Checklist

Installation and configuration of the Free-To-Guest (FTG) Management Appliance (FMA-LG101) requires the following
hardware, equipment, and software.

At the Head End

__ Contents of FMA-LG101 carton:

• FMA-LG101 unit (with attached rack mount brackets)

• Power supply (12V DC 1.25A)

• 75 ohm coaxial terminator (FMA-LG101 RF IN port termination)

• 7-foot Ethernet crossover cable (direct connect PC to confi gure FMA-LG101)

• 50 MHz low pass fi lter (6MLP-50)

__ Configuration of the FMA-LG101 requires a PC with an Ethernet port and the FTG Configuration Application

v5.0.0 or higher installed. FTG Configuration Application software is available online at:

www.LGcommercial.com/FTGSoftware.

At the Room

__ An LG TV must be equipped with one of the following FTG devices:

• EBL (Embedded b-LAN™)

• LMT7Z9 MPI card

• LMT7Z7 MPI card (requires fi rmware update) *

* Please contact the LG Sales team to obtain a Firmware Update (.mot) file. You can then use the Firmware Downloader
Utility available from the FMA-LG101 software web page to upload the latest firmware to the FTG device(s). Refer to the
“FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader” information in this document for detailed instructions.

Note: An HCS1410 FTG card is not compatible with the FMA-LG101.

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FMA-LG101 Description

The FMA-LG101 facilitates the delivery of Channel Lineup and Installer Menu settings to
guest room TVs via the RF distribution system, such that Channel Lineup or Installer Menu
settings can be updated without individual room visits. Every LG TV capable of receiving
the Channel Map broadcast from the FMA-LG101 will be configured with the same Channel
Lineup. Installer Menu settings are dependent on chassis model IDs; only the model(s)
whose Installer Menu settings are being broadcast will be affected. The FMA-LG101 can
broadcast multiple Installer Menu profiles to support the different chassis models connected
to the RF distribution system.

FTG Management Appliance (FMA) Configuration File

An FMA Configuration (.fma) file is required to update the FMA-LG101's broadcast data (i.e., FTG Channel

Map and FTG Installer Menu settings). Users can create an FMA Configuration file at any time on any PC on
which the FTG Configuration Application v5.0.0 or higher is installed (see next page).

FMA-LG101 Date and Time

• When the FMA-LG101 has been powered for at least 30 minutes, its current date and time will be maintained

during power loss for a minimum of nine hours.

• If the DST (US Daylight Saving Time) option is Enabled during confi guration, the FMA-LG101 will automati-

cally set the clock forward one hour at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March and set the clock back one
hour at 2:00 AM on the fi rst Sunday in November. These dates were established by Congress in the Energy
Policy Act of 2005.

FMA-LG101 Broadcast

Note: The RF distribution system must support 50.5 MHz RF transmission (downstream) from
the head end to the FTG device(s).

The FMA-LG101 will broadcast the Date and Time, the Channel Lineup, and any Installer Menu profi les every
fi ve minutes (300 seconds) by default. The broadcast rate is adjustable, but it is not recommended to set the

broadcast rate to fewer than 10 seconds. If an FTG device or TV is replaced in a room, the replacement, when
connected to the RF distribution system, will automatically be confi gured by the current data being broadcast
and will not require additional confi guration. *

* Replacement TV only: For the Installer Menu to be configured, the replacement TV must be the same model or a model

whose Installer Menu profile is already included in the broadcast.

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