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LG FMA-LG101 Installation & Configuration Manual

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FMA-LG101
Free-To-Guest Management Appliance
Installation & Configuration Guide
Warranty
P/N: 206-4124 (Rev B)
© Copyright 2012, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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  • Page 1 FMA-LG101 Free-To-Guest Management Appliance Installation & Configuration Guide Warranty P/N: 206-4124 (Rev B) © Copyright 2012, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    • 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) Antenna Grounding According to NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70 17. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through Ground Clamp openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points Antenna Lead in Wire or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FMA-LG101 Configuration using the FMA-LG101 FMA-LG101 Description ......7 Software Web Page ......15 Creating an FMA Configuration File .

  • Page 6: Setup Checklist

    • LMT7Z7 MPI card (requires firmware update—see note below) Note: 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).

  • Page 7: Fma-Lg101 Description

    Utility also enables you to set the FMA’s date and time and broadcast rate. 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.

  • Page 8: Creating An Fma Configuration File

    • 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-LG101. 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.

  • Page 9: Creating An Fma Configuration File

    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 currently selected model’s settings to the FMA Configuration List.

  • Page 10: Fma-Lg101 Installation

    FMA-LG101 Installation Refer to the following diagrams, and install the FMA-LG101 in the equipment rack as described on page 11. FMA-LG101 Front View Rack Mount FMA-LG101 Front Panel LEDs Bracket PWR: Illuminates when power is applied to the unit. RX: Illuminates when stored configuration has been reset to default due to data corruption.

  • Page 11: Fma-Lg101 Installation Notes

    3. Complete all connections as indicated in the FMA-LG101 Rear and Front Panel Connections table below. 4. Plug the power supply for the FMA-LG101 in to an AC outlet (or the rack power strip, if applicable), and then connect the 12V DC output to the FMA-LG101.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    DHCP server before power is applied. • If there is no DHCP server, or if the FMA-LG101 is connected directly to a PC via an Ethernet crossover cable, the FMA-LG101 will default to its factory IP address and subnet mask of 10.20.1.120 / 255.255.248.0.

  • Page 13: Fma-Lg101 Configuration

    Direct Ethernet connection: The FMA-LG101 uses its default IP address (10.20.1.120). • Create a new or identify an existing FMA Configuration (.fma) file to use for updating the FMA-LG101 (see “Creating an FMA Configuration File” on pages 8 and 9, as necessary).

  • Page 14: Fma-Lg101 Configuration Using The Ftg Device Configuration Application Software

    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-LG101 factory default broadcast rate is 300 seconds.)

  • Page 15: Software Web Page

    1. Launch a web browser, and type http://ipaddress in the browser’s address bar, where ipaddress is either the network IP address assigned by a DHCP server to the FMA-LG101 or the FMA-LG101’s default IP address (see “FMA-LG101 Configuration Prerequisites” on page 13). Then, press Enter.

  • Page 16: System

    The Rate (0 or 60–999) field 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-LG101 factory default broadcast rate is 300 seconds.) Type the number of seconds (60–999) for the broadcast rate (“0”...

  • Page 17: Fma-Lg101 Troubleshooting

    The following table provides information on general troubleshooting symptoms and solutions related to the FMA-LG101. For many of the troubleshooting steps, you will need to know the IP address of the FMA-LG101. Refer to “FMA-LG101 Ethernet Connection/Network Options” on page 12 for further information.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Height: 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) Width: 7.25 inches (184.15 mm) (19 inches with rack mount brackets attached) Depth: 4.5 inches (114.3 mm) Weight: 2 pounds (0.91 kgrms) (with mounting brackets) Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature: -20° to 70° Celsius -4°...

  • Page 19: Reference: Ftg Device Firmware Rf Downloader

    2. Click the FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader link at the bottom of the FMA-LG101 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.

  • Page 20: Flowchart: Creating An Fma Configuration File

    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-LG101. ** (Optional) Repeat this step to add FTG Installer Menu settings for additional models.

  • Page 21: Document Revision History / Notes

    Systems & Solutions, then Head End Systems, then FMA Series (click Show [+] to view the list of products), then FMA-LG101. Click the Literature & Downloads tab at the bottom of the FMA-LG101 page, and select the required document(s) from the Downloads list.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new FMA-LG101. 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.

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