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- Page 1 Free-To-Guest (FTG) Configuration Application Configuration Software For Pro:Idiom Enabling Devices TV/FTG card/Computer Setup Zenith and the lightning Z logo are registered © trademarks of Zenith Electronics Corporation Copyright 2008, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
- Page 2 CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way (except as noted herein) 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Free-To-Guest (FTG) Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions below to set up an LG/Zenith TV/STB for Pro:Idiom standalone operation. (FTG Card requires LG/Zenith TV/STB with MPI card slot) 1. Set up commercial features of TV/STB. Enter Installer Menu and set all desired items as required. (i.e. Tuning Band, Start Channel etc.) Refer to the Installation and Setup Guide of the TV/STB. -
Page 4: Ftg Configuration Application Installation
FTG Configuration Application Installation Installing the Application Install FTG Configuration Application Program from CD, or download from www.lgcommercial.com/hospitality. If Autorun from install disk does not start, explore the disk and double click on setup.exe file. InstallShield Wizard Complete installation using InstallShield Wizard. -
Page 5: Ftg Configuration Application Setup
FTG Configuration Application Setup Setting Up the Application and Communication Connect a F-F null MODEM cable between the PC RS-232 port and the FTG card RS-232 port. Execute FTG Configuration Application. (Double click on FTG Configuration Shortcut on Desktop.) Configure port communications. Click ‘Configure’, then ‘Port’ . On the PC Com Port Properties Port:... -
Page 6: The Configuration File
The Configuration File Using the FTG Configuration Application The FTG Configuration Application is used to create a Configuration File (*.rml) that contains the data to be transferred and stored in a FTG card. A configuration file consists of both a Channel Map and an Installer Menu Configuration. -
Page 7: Channel Map Editor
Pro:Idiom encrypted content are part of the channel lineup, define the channel(s) and set the ‘Encrypted’ Attribute to enable an LG/Zenith Pro:Idiom TV/STB to decrypt the content. A FTG Channel Map can be created or edited by clicking the ‘Edit/Add Map’... -
Page 8: Channel Map Write / Read Functions
Channel Map Write / Read Function Using the FTG Configuration Application Once created, a Channel Map, can be written to and read from an FTG card with the FTG Configuration Application. A FTG card must be installed in a TV/STB and a PC with the FTG Configuration Application connect- ed to the FTG card as outlined in the Setup. -
Page 9: Channel Map Learn Function
Channel Map Learn Function Using the FTG Configuration Application Although it is not recommended, it may be necessary to perform a channel search on the TV/STB to determine the channels available on the RF feed. Also, Aux input labeling may be changed. Refer to the Installation and Setup Guide of the TV/STB for complete instructions. -
Page 10: Installer Menu Configuration
Installer Menu Configuration Using the FTG Configuration Application The Installer Menu is used to configure the commercial features of the TV/STB. Example Installer Menu Items are Tuning Band, Tuning Mode, Start Channel, Aux source enable/disable, etc. See Index tab of FTG Installer Menu Configuration utility for entire list. -
Page 11: Installer Menu Access Is On
Installer Menu Access Is On Using the FTG Configuration Application The Installer Menu Configuration utility is used to make changes to the Installer Menu settings of the TV/STB. An Installer Menu Configuration can not be created using the FTG Configuration Application it must first be transferred from an installed FTG card to the Installer Menu Configuration utility. -
Page 12: Installer Menu Read / Write Functions
Installer Menu Read / Write Functions Using the FTG Configuration Application Upon installation of a factory fresh FTG card in a TV/STB, the FTG card acquires the Installer Menu settings that were established in that TV/STB prior to card installation. See FTG card Data Flow figures on page 18. The Installer Menu Configuration utility should be used to make changes to Installer Menu settings after the FTG card is installed. -
Page 13: Installer Menu Configuration Learn Func
Installer Menu Configuration Learn Function Using the FTG Configuration Application The Installer Menu Configuration utility ‘Learn’ function allows changes that are made to the TV/STB Installer Menu by an IR remote to be transferred to the FTG card and the Installer Menu Configuration utility. Only certain circumstances require this action. -
Page 14: Save Configuration File
Save Configuration File Using the FTG Configuration Application A configuration file consists of both a Channel Map and an Installer Menu. The configuration file should be saved to be used at a later time. If changes are made to the Channel Map and/or the Installer Menu Configuration the configuration file may be saved again as the same name, replacing the existing file, or saved as a new name preserving the previous file. -
Page 15: Set Tv/Stb Clock
Set TV/STB Clock Using the FTG Configuration Application The clock of the TV/STB may be set using the FTG Configuration Application. The TV/STB will be set to the same date and time as the PC. Be sure that the PC has the correct date and time. To disable user access to the TV/STB Clock settings, this operation must be the final FTG Configuration Application operation performed. - Page 16 • PTC Version V_XX_XX_XXX or later, refer to Compatibility list on page 17 System Operation The LG/Zenith Free-To-Guest card solution for Pro:Idiom standalone operation. When an LG/Zenith Pro:Idiom TV/STB is tuned to a channel that has Pro:Idiom encrypted content and that channel is defined in the FTG Channel Map with the ‘Encrypted’...
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Page 17: System Requirements/Operational Tips . 16 Hcs1410 Ftg Card Overview
HCS1410 Free To Guest (FTG) Card Overview Purpose The LST5600A PTC V1.00.001 needs to be upgraded • To provide commercial TV/STB’s with a way to map to a later version to be fully compatible. Logical channel numbers to Physical or Virtual For products that were not listed, the Configuration channels. -
Page 18: Hcs1410 Ftg Card Data Flow
HCS1410 FTG Card Data Flow The HCS1410 FTG card must be installed in the MPI Installing in Different Model card slot of the target TV/STB. An HCS1410 that was previously used on a different model TV/STB will not carry over the Installer Menu Defaults As Shipped settings of the previous product into the target The HCS1410 is shipped with no mapped channels... -
Page 19: Hcs1410 Ftg Card Installation
HCS1410 FTG Card Installation The HCS1410 FTG card must be installed in the target TV/STB with an MPI card slot. Data identifying the tar- get TV/STB is read by the FTG card when the system powers up. If the card has never been used before, or if it was used in a different model product, the card’s Installer Menu settings will be initialized with the cur- rent settings of the target TV/STB. -
Page 20: Hcs1410 Ftg Card Features
HCS1410 FTG Card Features Direct Access Tuning HCS1410 Installer Menu Defaults Once the Channel Map has been stored, the channels The Installer Menu settings listed below are required can be accessed using their Logical channel numbers. for proper FTG card operation and are set by the FTG This can be done by entering the channel number card. -
Page 21: Changeable Installer Menu Items
Reference: Changeable Installer Menu Items The table shows which menu items are changeable for the different TV/STB models Item Menu Item LST4600A LST4100A LST5600A 42PX7DC HCS5610 HCS5650 LC5, LX5 L26W56S L20V54S L26W58H 26LH1DC1 26LH1DC3 20LH1DC PX8, LB5 32LH1DC1 26LH1DC4 INSTALLER SEQ Preset to default 0 POWER MANAGE AC ON... - Page 22 Reference: Changeable Installer Menu Items The table shows which menu items are changeable for the different TV/STB models Item Menu Item LST4600A LST4100A LST5600A 42PX7DC HCS5610 HCS5650 LC5, LX5 L26W56S L20V54S L26W58H 26LH1DC1 26LH1DC3 20LH1DC PX8, LB5 32LH1DC1 26LH1DC4 DIS. CH-TIME Preset to 1 EN.
- Page 23 Reference: Changeable Installer Menu Items The table shows which menu items are changeable for the different TV/STB models Item Menu Item LST4600A LST4100A LST5600A 42PX7DC HCS5610 HCS5650 LC5, LX5 L26W56S L26W58H L20V54S 26LH1DC3 26LH1DC1 20LH1DC PX8, LB5 32LH1DC1 26LH1DC4 VIDEO INTERFACE IR BLASTER NOT USED...
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Page 24: Incompatible Installer Menu Items
Reference: Incompatible Product Changeable Installer Menu Items If the target TV/STB is not on the product compati- bility list (see page 17), then only the following Installer Menu items can be changed by the FTG Configuration Application. Item Installer Item Descriptions AC ON BAND/AFC STRT CHANNEL... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Probable Solution No communication. - Card not fully seated. Assure card is fully inserted into MPI port and seated properly in backplane connector. - TV/STB is not powered. Plug in TV/STB to AC power. - Connection problem. Check connections to determine if they are correct. -
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) FAQs Q. While the ‘Installer Menu Access is On’, I changed Q. Why don’t I see the channel display on some some Installer Menu settings with IR remote. The channels? settings seem to have taken affect, but when the A. - Page 27 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) the TV were transferred to the blank FTG card and use a direct access tune. may have been different than those on the con- A. The card translates the channel up/down com- figured FTG card previously installed. Similar to: mands into direct access tune commands.
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