• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 15. Transporting Product A product and cart combination should be moved with 2. Keep these instructions. care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces 3. Heed all warnings. may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 4.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23. Damage Requiring Service (Continued from previous page) Unplug this product from the wall power outlet, and Be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the to provide some protection against voltage surges and following conditions: built-up static charges.
• 75 ohm coaxial terminator (FMA-LG102 RF IN port termination) • 7-foot Ethernet crossover cable (direct connect PC to configure FMA-LG102) __ Configuration of the FMA-LG102 requires a PC with an Ethernet port and the FTG Device Configuration Application v5.5.0 or later installed. FTG Device Configuration Application software is available online at: www.lg.com/us/commercial/display-solutions/ftg.
FMA’s date and time and broadcast rate. FMA-LG102 Date and Time • When the FMA-LG102 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.
• Create a new FTG Channel Map using the FTG Channel Map Editor in the FTG Channel Map Configuration Utility. Up to 141 logical channels can be defined in the channel lineup to be broadcast by the FMA-LG102. When you are ready to continue, click Configure and then FMA from the FTG Device Configuration Application menu bar to return to the FMA Configuration Utility, and then proceed to step 3.
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Creating an FMA Configuration File (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 5. To add the current FTG Installer Menu settings to the FMA Configuration List, click under FTG Installer Menu Settings. This will copy the selected model’s settings to the FMA Configuration List. Note: If you make any change(s) in the FTG Installer Menu Configuration Utility to the current data to be included in the FMA Configuration List, you will need to recopy the FTG Installer Menu settings to the FMA Configuration List.
FMA-LG102 Front Panel Overview Refer to the following diagram, and install and set up the FMA-LG102 as described on the following page. Access Location The FMA-LG102 should be installed in a restricted access location. AC Power The AC outlet providing power must be installed near the FMA-LG102 and be easily accessible.
2. Connect the FMA-LG102 power supply to the DC 9V connector on the FMA-LG102 front panel. Then, plug the AC adapter into a powered AC line receptacle. 3. Wait at least 30 seconds for the FMA-LG102 to power ON and obtain network settings from a DHCP server or load its default network settings.
DHCP server before power is applied. • If there is no DHCP server, or if the FMA-LG102 is connected directly to a PC via an Ethernet crossover cable, the FMA-LG102 will default to its factory IP address and subnet mask of 10.20.1.120 / 255.255.248.0.
• “FMA-LG102 Configuration using the FMA-LG102 Software Web Page” on pages 15 to 16 FMA-LG102 Configuration Prerequisites • The FMA-LG102 must be installed and set up in the equipment rack prior to configuration (see FMA- LG102 installation and cabling information on previous pages).
2. Click Configure and then FMA from the FTG Device Configuration Application menu bar to access the FMA Configuration Utility (see screen sample on page 9). Then, set the FMA Utility’s IP address, update the FMA-LG102 configuration, and configure the FMA clock and broadcast rate as described below.
The facility for setting the FMA broadcast rate is located on the right side of the FMA Configuration Utility screen. The broadcast rate determines the interval, in seconds, at which to repeat the broadcast of the date & time, the FTG Channel Map, and the FTG Installer Menu profile(s). (FMA-LG102 factory default broadcast rate is 300 seconds.) a.
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FMA-LG102 Configuration (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 2. Once you have accessed the FMA-LG102 web page, configure the FMA clock and broadcast rate and update the FMA-LG102 configuration as described below. Set the Date and Time Configuration for the FMA-LG102 a.
The following table provides information on general troubleshooting symptoms and solutions related to the FMA-LG102. For many of the troubleshooting steps, you will need to know the IP address of the FMA-LG102. Refer to “FMA-LG102 Ethernet Connection/Network Options” on page 12 for further information.
2. Click the FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader link at the bottom of the FMA-LG102 software web main page. 3. The system will display a login pop-up window. In the User Name field, type lg; in the Password field, type service. Then, click OK to continue to the FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader web page.
Configuration List. ** (.fma) file for later use. * Up to 141 logical channels can be defined in the channel lineup to be broadcast by the FMA-LG102. ** (Optional) Repeat this step to add FTG Installer Menu settings for additional models.
Document Revision History / Notes Document Revision History Date Description December 2015 Revision A: New document November 2016 Revision B: Specifications updates Product documentation is available online at: www.lg.com/us/commercial. Notes 206-4290...
Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new FMA-LG102. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state within the U.S.A.