LG 98ls95a Owner's Manual

LG 98ls95a Owner's Manual

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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

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - Picture Setting - Sound Settings Accessories - Network Settings Optional Accessories - General Settings Parts and Buttons Installing the LG Monitor Software Connecting the Speakers Connecting Wi-Fi Dongle TROUBLESHOOTING Connecting IR and Light Sensor Portrait Layout PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Connecting the Eye-Bolt Bracket...
  • Page 3: Licenses

    LICENSES 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.
  • Page 4: Assembly And Preparation

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 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 Cable Holders/ Screws...
  • Page 7: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Parts and Buttons Screen Buttons Input Connectors Description Adjusts up and down. Moves left and right. Displays the current signal and mode. Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. Change the input signal. Turns the power on or off.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Speakers

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Connecting the Speakers - For certain models only. NOTE Connect an input signal cable before installing the speakers. Please turn off the power before removing • the cable. Connecting or removing the speaker cable while turned on may result in no sound.
  • Page 9: Connecting Wi-Fi Dongle

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Connecting Wi-Fi Dongle Connecting IR and Light Sensor When you connect the cable to the product, the Attach the Velcro tape provided with the Wi- feature for receiving remote control signals is Fi dongle to the back of the set. activated.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Eye-Bolt Bracket

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 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 Portrait Position Installing in Landscape Position...
  • Page 11: Attaching The Detachable Logo

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 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...
  • Page 12: How To Install The Guide Bracket

    ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION How to Install the Guide Bracket Attach the media player to the guide bracket with 4 fixing screws.
  • Page 13: Installing On A Wall

    . 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. . Please use VESA standard as below. 785 mm and above •...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL 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 terminals to the labels inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
  • Page 15 REMOTE CONTROL AUTO Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes HOME image instability (available for RGB input only). Activates the Launcher. (Depending upon the model, this feature may not be supported.) W.BAL SETTINGS This model does not support Accesses the main menus or this.
  • Page 16: Making Connections

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 17 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 18 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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).
  • Page 19: External Device Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 20: Using The Input List

    ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using the Input List Remote Control (HOME) Using My Media Input Mode Description HDMI1 HDMI2 You can watch content on a PC, Connecting USB storage DVD player, Digital set-top box, DISPLAYPORT devices and other high definition devices. COMPONENT Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory or an external hard drive to the display and use multimedia features.
  • Page 21 ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices Only a USB storage device can be recognized. • A USB device does not work effectively when it is connected via a USB hub. • • A USB storage device using an automatic recognition program may not be recognized. A USB storage device using its own driver may not be recognized.
  • Page 22: Files Supported By My Media

    ENTERTAINMENT Files Supported by My Media Supported External Subtitle Format *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) • To use Select Play, Remote Control (HOME) Photos/ Videos/ Music Play Selection: plays back selected content. • To set Device Selection, Remote Control (HOME) Photos/ Videos/ Music...
  • Page 23 • • FULL HD Video 1920 X 1080: XSUB (Supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6) Your ULTRA HD monitor may not support HEVC encoded contents that are not officially supplied • by LG. Supported Video Codec Extension Codec .asf Videos VC-1 Advanced Profile .wmv...
  • Page 24 ENTERTAINMENT Supported Audio File File Format Item Information Bit rate 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps Sample freq. 32 KHz - 48 KHz Support MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5, Layer2, Layer3 .wav Support .ogg Support Vorbis .wma Support Supported Photo File File Format Format Item JPEG...
  • Page 25: Viewing Videos

    ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Videos Play video files on display. All of the saved video files are shown in your display. To play video files on display, Remote Control (HOME) Videos Tips for Playing Video Files Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. •...
  • Page 26: Viewing Photos

    ENTERTAINMENT File Manager Viewing Photos The displays on the screen may differ from the You can move, copy or delete files. model. Viewing image files To move, copy, or delete files Remote Control (HOME) Photos Remote Control (HOME) You can move or copy files or folders from •...
  • Page 27: Listening To Music

    ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Music Viewing music files Remote Control (HOME) Music NOTE • Files with unsupported extensions are not displayed. If a file is invalid, a broken image and the message ‘Unrecognizable file’ are displayed. • Damaged music files are displayed as 00:00 and will not be played. •...
  • Page 28: Settings

    ENTERTAINMENT Settings You must register your product to play a DRM-protected DivX video. ® VOD In order to register/deregister purchased or rented DivX contents Remote Control (HOME) Settings DivX ® VOD ® In order to play purchased or rented DivX VOD contents, you should register your device with 10 digit DivX registration code from your device at www.divx.com/vod.
  • Page 29: Picture Id Settings

    ENTERTAINMENT Picture ID Settings Picture ID is used to change the settings of a Assign the Set ID to the selection of your specific set (display) using a single IR receiver choice. for multi-vision. Communication is possible between a monitor with an IR receiver and A set with a different Set ID from the Picture •...
  • Page 30: User Settings

    USER SETTINGS User Settings Main Menu Settings Quick Settings Configures frequently used settings menus. To turn your monitor on or off automatically Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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. To set the backlight and contrast automatically Remote Control (SETTINGS) Quick...
  • Page 31: Picture Setting

    USER SETTINGS Picture Setting To Select Picture Mode Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 •...
  • Page 32 USER SETTINGS To fine-tune the picture mode Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 •...
  • Page 33 USER SETTINGS Picture Options: customizes the picture options. • Noise Removes irregularly generated tiny dots for a clear picture. Reduction MPEG Noise Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. Reduction Black Level Adjusts the black level of the picture to correct the brightness and contrast of the picture. Real Cinema Optimizes the video image for a cinematic look.
  • Page 34 USER SETTINGS 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 •...
  • Page 35: Sound Settings

    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.
  • Page 36: Network Settings

    USER SETTINGS To Run a sound test Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 USER SETTINGS Tips for Wireless Network Setting 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.
  • Page 39: General Settings

    USER SETTINGS General Settings To configure the language Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 Remote Control (SETTINGS) General Time &...
  • Page 40: Installing The Lg Monitor Software

    USER SETTINGS Installing the LG Monitor Software Insert the software CD included in the product packaging into your PC's CD drive and install the Screen Split. The installation screen images are for reference only. The actual installation screen images may vary depending on the model.
  • Page 41 USER SETTINGS The Screen Split starts the installation as NOTE shown below: Screen Split This program automatically splits the program window as desired. When you run Screen Split, the Screen Split icon [ ] appears in the system tray at the bottom right of the PC screen. Right-click the Screen Split icon and select the desired layout.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING No image is displayed. Problem Action Is the product power cord Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power connected? outlet Does the Out of range message The signal from the PC (video card) is out of the vertical appear? or horizontal frequency range of the product.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING After-image appears on the product. Problem Action After-image appears when the If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be product is turned off. damaged. Use the screen-saver function. When a dark image is displayed on the screen after an image with high contrast (black and white or gray), this may cause image sticking.
  • Page 44: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LCD screen Screen type 248 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 248 cm Pixel pitch 0.562 mm (H) x 0.562 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution DVI-D: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz DISPLAYPORT: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz HDMI 1: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)
  • Page 45 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 2191.8 mm x 1246.8 mm x 69.4 mm / 87.3 kg 2191.8 mm x 1246.8 mm x 119 mm / 88.1 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio/AUDIO RMS Audio Output 10 W + 10 W (R + L)
  • Page 46 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see ‘Mounting on a wall’ section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 99.4 2191.8 69.4 14.9 14.9 659.9 659.9 [VESA 800* 400] The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
  • Page 47 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HDMI (PC) Support Mode HDMI (DTV) Support Mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution frequency frequency Remarks Resolution frequency frequency Remarks (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 1920 x 1080 27.00 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 1920 x 1080 33.71 29.97...
  • Page 48 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAYPORT (PC) Support Mode COMPONENT Mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 720 x 480i 15.73 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 720 x 480i 15.73 720 x 576i 15.625...
  • Page 49: Ir Codes

    IR CODES IR CODES All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. Some key codes may not be supported Depending upon the model. Code (Hex) Function Remarks Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Energy Saving Remote control button INPUT Remote control button Remote control button...
  • Page 50 IR CODES Code (Hex) Function Remarks TILE Remote control button EXIT Remote control button ID ON (RED) Remote control button ID OFF (GREEN) Remote control button YELLOW Remote control Button BLUE Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button...
  • Page 51: To Control Multiple Products

    TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. In the Option menu, the Set ID must be between 1 and 1000 without being duplicated. Connecting the cable Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture.
  • Page 52: Command Reference List

    TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS Command Reference List COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) Power 00 to 01 Select input See Select Input Aspect Ratio See Aspect Ratio Energy Saving See Energy Saving Picture Mode See Picture Mode Contrast 00 to 64 Brightness 00 to 64 Sharpness 00 to 32 Color...
  • Page 53 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) White Balance Blue Gain 00 to FE White Balance Red Offset 00 to FE White Balance Green Offset 00 to FE White Balance Blue Offset 00 to FE Backlight 00 to 64 Screen off 00 to 01 Tile Mode 00 to FF...
  • Page 54: Transmission/Reception Protocol

    TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS Transmission/Reception Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command1]: identifies between the factory setting and the user setting modes. * [Command2]: controls monitor sets. * [Set ID]: Used for selecting a set you want to control. A unique Set ID can be assigned to each set ranging from 1 to 255 (01H~FFH) under Settings in the OSD menu.
  • Page 55 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 01. Power (Command: k a) 04. Energy Saving (Command: j q) Controls the power on/off of the set. Sets the Energy Saving. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off Data 00: Off 01: On 01: Minimum...
  • Page 56 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 07. Brightness (Command: k h) 10. Tint (Command: k j) Adjusts the screen brightness. Adjusts the screen tint. Transmission Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 64: Brightness 0 to 100 Data 00 to 64: Tint red 50 to green 50 Acknowledgement...
  • Page 57 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 13. Sound mode (Command: d y) 17. Time 2 (hour/minute/second) (Command: f x) Selects a sound mode. Adjusts the Time 2 (hour/minute/second) value. Transmission Transmission [d][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data 01: Standard Data1 00 to 17: 00 to 23 hours...
  • Page 58 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 20. Off Timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f e) 21. On timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f d) Configures Off Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Configures On Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Transmission Transmission [f][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] [f][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data1 Data1 1.
  • Page 59 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 22. On Timer Input (Command: f u) 23. No Signal Power Off (15Min) (Command: f g) Select an external input for the current On Time setting and The monitor will enter Automatic Standby mode if there is add a new schedule.
  • Page 60 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 26. Reset (Command: f k) 29. Time Elapsed (Command: d l) Performs the Picture and Factory Reset functions. Checks the elapsed time. Transmission Transmission [d][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: Read status Data 00: Picture Reset Acknowledgement...
  • Page 61 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 32. White balance red gain (Command: j m) 35. White Balance Red Offset (Command: s x) Adjusts the white balance red gain value. Adjusts the white balance red offset value. Transmission Transmission [j][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [s][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 7F: Red Offset 0 to 127...
  • Page 62 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 38. Backlight (Command: m g) 41. Check Tile Mode (Command: d z) Adjusts the backlight brightness. Checks the tile mode. Transmission Transmission [d][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: checks the tile mode Data 00 to 64: Backlight 0 to 100 Acknowledgement...
  • Page 63 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 44. DPM Select (Command: f j) 47. Fail Over Select (Command: m i) To set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Selects an input mode for auto switch. Transmission Transmission [m][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off Data...
  • Page 64 TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 50. Local Key Operation (Command: t o) 53. Speaker (Command: d v) Configures the local key operation settings of the product. Sets the speaker function. Transmission Transmission [t][o][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [d][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: locks off all of the keys Data 00: Off...
  • Page 65 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of...

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