OWNER’S MANUAL LG Digital Signage (MONITOR SIGNAGE) Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 49XF2B 55XF2B 49XS2B 55XS2B www.lg.
ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 LICENSES 4 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 4 5 6 7 8 Optional Accessories Parts and Buttons Portrait Layout Attaching and removing the LG Logo Bracket Installing on a Wall 10 REMOTE CONTROL 12 MAKING CONNECTIONS 12 12 13 14 Connecting to a PC External Device Connection Daisy Chain Monitors Using the Input List 14 ENTERTAINMENT 14 14 16 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 Using My Media - Connecting USB Storage Devices - Files Supported by My Media - Viewing Videos - Viewing Photo
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. This DivX Certified device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX video. To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com.
ENGLISH ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION CAUTION •• Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance. •• The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components. NOTE •• The accessories provided with your product may vary depending on the model or region. •• Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
55XF2B ENGLISH Parts and Buttons 49XF2B 1 (Illuminance sensor / IR Receiver) 1 (Illuminance sensor / IR Receiver) 2 (Power Indicator) 2 (Power Indicator) 55XS2B 49XS2B 3 4 5 6 7 1 (Illuminance sensor / IR Receiver) 8 2 (Power Indicator) Screen Buttons
•• 1 I lluminance sensor: Adjusts the screen brightness by measuring the amount of light. ENGLISH IR Receiver: This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control. •• 2 Power Indicator: This Indicator lights up red when the display operates normally (on mode). If the display is in sleep mode (in Power Saving mode), this indicator changes color to amber. •• 3: Adjusts up and down. •• 4: Moves left and right. •• 5: Change the input signal.
(Only for **XS2B model) Removing the LG Logo 1 Lay a clean cloth on the floor, and then put the monitor on it with the screen face down. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the LG Logo Bracket to the bottom rear of the monitor. Attaching the LG Logo on the right side 1 Lay a clean cloth on the floor, and then put the monitor on it with the screen face down. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the LG Logo Bracket to the bottom rear of the monitor.
ENGLISH Installing on a Wall To install your monitor on a wall, attach a wall mounting bracket (optional part) to the back of the monitor. (Only for **XS2B model) For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 100 mm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. Make sure that the wall mounting bracket is securely fixed to the monitor and to the wall.
1 (Only for **XS2B model) Insert and tighten the eyebolts, or brackets and bolts on the back of the monitor. - If there are already bolts inserted in the eyebolts’ position, remove the other bolts first. 2 Mount the wall brackets with the bolts to the wall. Match the location of the wall bracket and the eyebolts on the rear of the monitor. 3 Connect the eyebolts and wall brackets tightly with a sturdy cord. Make sure the securing cord is horizontal with the flat surface.
ENGLISH 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 labels inside the compartment, and close the battery cover. and terminals to the To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse. The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories.
A ccesses the main menus or saves your input and exit menus. SuperSign menu key (Depending upon the model, this feature may not be supported.) Navigation Buttons Scrolls through menus or options. Selects menus or options and confirms your input. A llows you to move back one step in the user interaction function. Quit all OSD tasks and applications. A llows you to control various multimedia devices to enjoy multimedia simply by using the remote control through the SimpLink menu.
ENGLISH 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 Some of the cables are not provided. This monitor supports the Plug & Play* feature.
To use different products connected to each other, connect one end of the signal input cable (DP Cable) to the DP Out connector of Monitor 1 and connect the other end to the DP In connector of the other product. Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Monitor 4 NOTE •• If you set the tile mode using DVI-D or HDMI, you will not be able to watch HDCP-encrypted content. •• If the signal cable between the product and your PC is too long, make sure to use the Booster or optical cable.
ENGLISH Using the Input List yy HDMI1 -> HDMI2 -> DISPLAYPORT -> DVI-D ENTERTAINMENT Using My Media Connecting USB Storage Devices Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory or an external hard drive to the display and use multimedia features. CAUTION •• Do not turn off the monitor or remove a USB storage device when the My Media screen is activated. This could result in loss of files or damage to the USB storage device.
•• 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. •• The recognition speed of a USB storage device may depend on each device. •• Please do not turn off the display or unplug the USB storage device when the connected device is working.
ENGLISH Files Supported by My Media Supported External Subtitle Format •• *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX), *.dcs (DLP Cinema To use Select Play, Photos/ Videos/ Music •• Play Selection: plays back selected content. To set Device Selection, Photos/ Videos/ Music •• Device Selection: import contents from the selected device.
•• FULL HD Video 1920 X 1080: XSUB (Supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6) Supported Video Codec Extension Codec .asf .wmv Videos VC-1 Advanced Profile (excluding WMVA), VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles Audio WMA Standard (excluding WMA v1/WMA Speech), WMA 9 Professional .divx .avi Videos DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD (except 3 warp-point GMC), H.264/AVC, Motion Jpeg, MPEG-4 Audio MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, LPCM, ADPCM, DTS .
ENGLISH Supported Audio File File Format .MP3 Item Information Bit rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps Sample freq. 16 KHz to 48 KHz Support MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3 .wav Support PCM .ogg Support Vorbis .
Play video files on display. All of the saved video files are shown in your display. To play video files on display Videos Tips for Playing Video Files •• Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. •• Some special characters in subtitles are not rendered. •• HTML tags are not supported in subtitles. •• Subtitles in languages other than the supported languages are not available. •• The screen may suffer temporary interruptions (image stoppage, faster playback, etc.
ENGLISH Viewing Photos Settings The displays on the screen may differ from the model. You must register your product to play a DRMprotected DivX video. Viewing image files Photos In order to register/deregister purchased or rented DivX VOD contents Settings Listening to Music Viewing music files Music NOTE •• Files with unsupported extensions are not displayed. •• If a file is invalid, a broken image and the message "unrecognizable file" are displayed.
File Manager Plays stored files using the Export option in SuperSign Editor. You can move, copy, or delete files. To play back the stored files using the Export option Only contents distributed by SuperSign Manager are displayed and selectable. NOTE •• If there is an AutoPlay folder in the USB storage device and its files are in supported formats, they will be played back automatically when the USB storage device is connected to the monitor.
ENGLISH PICTURE ID Settings NOTE PICTURE ID is used to change the settings of a specific set (display) using a single IR receiver for multi-vision. Communication is possible between a monitor with an IR receiver and other monitors using RS-232C cables. Each monitor is identified by a Set ID. If you assign the PICTURE ID using the remote control, only displays with matching PICTURE ID and Set ID can be controlled remotely.
Main Menu Settings Quick Settings Configures frequently used settings menus. To turn your monitor on or off automatically 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 in Repeat. To set the backlight and contrast automatically Quick Smart Energy Saving According to picture brightness, the brightness of the monitor will be adjusted automatically to save energy. •• Off: disables the Smart Energy Saving function.
ENGLISH Picture Settings To Select Picture Mode 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 sharpness. •• Standard: adjusts the video image for a normal environment. •• APS: APS (Auto power saving ) mode reduces power consumption by dimming control. •• Cinema: optimizes the video image for watching movies.
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 is to 100, the greater the difference is. •• Brightness: adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. The closer the value is to 100, the brighter the screen is. •• Sharpness: adjusts the sharpness of the edges of objects.
•• Picture Options: customizes the picture options. ENGLISH Noise Reduction: Removes irregularly generated tiny dots for a clear picture. MPEG Noise Reduction: Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. 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. LED Local Dimming: Makes the light areas of the screen lighter and the dark areas darker for maximum contrast.
Picture Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. •• Auto: adjusts the brightness of the monitor according to ambient light. (This feature is available only with certain models.) •• Off: disables the Energy Saving mode. •• Minimum/Medium/Maximum: uses the Energy Saving according to the Energy Saving level specified for your monitor. •• Screen Off: turns off the screen. You will only hear audio.
ENGLISH Sound Settings To select a Sound Mode Sound Sound Mode The best sound quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type currently being watched. •• Standard: this sound mode works well for content of all types. •• News: optimizes sound for watching news. •• Music: optimizes sound for listening to music. •• Cinema: optimizes sound for watching movies. •• Sports: optimizes sound for watching sports. •• Game: optimizes sound for playing videogames.
To Set a Signage Monitor Name Network Signage Name You can set a name for Signage Monitor that will be used on the network by using the on-screen keyboard. To Set Your Network Network Wired Connection (Ethernet) •• Connecting to a wired network: Connect your monitor to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port, and configure the network settings. Only wired network connections are supported.
ENGLISH Tips for Network Setting •• Use a standard LAN cable (Cat5 or higher with a RJ45 connector) with this display. •• Many network connection problems during set-up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the display to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem, then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
To configure the language 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 General Time & Date You can check or change the time. •• Time: you can set the time manually. •• Date: you can set the date manually. To apply Daylight Saving Time General Daylight Saving Time You can set the application period for Daylight Saving Time and enable or disable the function by selecting On/ Off.
ENGLISH To turn your monitor on or off automatically General Timers You can set the On/Off Timer for your monitor. •• On Timer: you can set the time when your monitor turns on. •• Off Timer: you can set the time when your monitor turns off. •• No Signal Power Off (15 minutes): When there is no input source, the monitor will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. If you don’t want it to turn off automatically, set No Signal Power Off to Off.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING No image is displayed Problem Action Is the product power cord connected? yy Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. yy The signal from the PC (graphic card) is out of the vertical or horizontal frequency range of the product. Adjust the frequency range by referring to the Specifications in this manual. yy The signal cable between PC and product is not connected. Check the signal cable.
ENGLISH The audio function does not work. Problem No sound? Sound is too dull. Sound is too low. Action yySee if the audio cable is connected properly. yyAdjust the volume. yy See if the sound is set properly. yySelect the appropriate equalizer sound. yy Adjust the volume. Screen color is abnormal. Problem Action Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). yy Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color). Select Control Panel - Display - Settings - Color Table menu in Windows.
•• Image sticking does not occur when using constantly changing images but may occur when using a fixed image for an extended period of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you use the instructions below to decrease the likelihood of image sticking occurring when using a fixed image. It is recommended that you change the screen at least once every 12 hours at the very minimum; if done more frequently, the prevention of image sticking is more effective.
ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The product specifications below may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. refers to alternating current (AC), and refers to direct current (DC). LCD screen Screen type Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Video signal Maximum resolution Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended resolution Input ports Output ports Embedded battery - This may not be supported on some OS or graphic card types.
ENGLISH 55XF2B LCD screen Pixel pitch 0.210 mm (H) x 0.630 mm (V) Power Rated power AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 2.9 A Power consumption On Mode 230 W (Typ.) Sleep Mode (DVI-D, HDMI) ≤ 1.0 W Sleep Mode (DISPLAYPORT) ≤ 0.7 W Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature Off Mode ≤ 0.5W 0 °C to 50 °C Operating Humidity Storage Temperature 10 % to 80 % -20 °C to 60 °C Storage Humidity Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 5 % to 95 % 1235.4 mm x 709.
49XF2B ENGLISH LCD screen Pixel pitch 0.1864 mm (H) x 0.5593 mm (V) Power Rated power AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 2.2 A Power consumption On Mode 190 W (Typ.) Sleep Mode (DVI-D, HDMI) ≤ 1.0 W Sleep Mode (DISPLAYPORT) ≤ 0.7 W Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature Off Mode ≤ 0.5W 0 °C to 50 °C Operating Humidity Storage Temperature 10 % to 80 % -20 °C to 60 °C Storage Humidity Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 5 % to 95 % 1092.7 mm x 626.
Resolution Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 60 1280 x 720 44.772 59.855 1366 x 768 47.7 60 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 HDMI / DISPLAYPORT (DTV) mode Resolution Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 480/60p 31.5 60 576/50p 31.25 50 720/50p 37.5 50 720/60p 45 60 1080/50i 28.1 50 1080/60i 33.75 60 1080/50p 56.
ENGLISH IR CODES All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. Some key codes may not be supported depending on the model.
Function Remarks TILE Remote control button 5B EXIT Remote control button 72 ID ON (RED) Remote control button 71 ID OFF (GREEN) Remote control button 63 YELLOW Remote control Button 61 BLUE Remote control button B1 Remote control button B0 Remote control button BA Remote control button 8F Remote control button 8E Remote control button 5F W.BAL Remote control button 3F S.
ENGLISH 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. The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and product. You can turn the product on or off, select an input source, or adjust the OSD menu from your PC.
COMMAND 1 DATA (Hexadecimal) 2 01 Power k a 00 to 01 02 Select input x b See Select Input 03 Aspect Ratio k c See Aspect Ratio 04 Energy Saving j q See Energy Saving 05 Picture Mode d x See Picture Mode 06 Contrast k g 00 to 64 07 Brightness k h 00 to 64 08 Sharpness k k 00 to 32 09 Color k i 00 to 64 10 Tint k j 00 to 64 11 Color temperature x u 00 to 64 12 Balance k t 00 to 64 13 Sound Mode d y See Sound Mode 14 Mute k e 00 to 01
ENGLISH COMMAND 1 DATA (Hexadecimal) 2 35 White Balance Red Offset s x 00 to 7F 36 White Balance Green Offset s y 00 to 7F 37 White Balance Blue Offset s z 00 to 7F 38 Backlight m g 00 to 64 39 Screen off k d 00 to 01 40 Tile Mode d d 00 to FF 41 Check Tile Mode d z FF 42 Tile ID d i See Tile ID 43 Natural Mode d j 00 to 01 44 DPM Select f j 00 to 07 45 Power On Delay f h 00 to FA 46 Fail Over Select m i 00 to 02 47 Fail Over Input Select
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 1000(01H~3E8H) under Settings in the OSD menu. Selecting '00H' for Set ID allows the simultaneous control of all connected monitors. * [Data]: Transmits command data.
ENGLISH 01. Power (Command: k a) Controls the power on/off of the set. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 04. Energy Saving (Command: j q) Sets the Energy Saving. Transmission [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Data 00: Off 01: On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] *The acknowledgement signal is returned properly only when the monitor is fully powered on. * There may be a delay between the transmission and acknowledgement signals.
10. Tint (Command: k j) Adjusts the screen tint. Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Data 00 to 64: Brightness 0 to 100 Acknowledgement [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 00 to 64: Tint red 50 to green 50 Acknowledgement [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 08. Sharpness (Command: k k) Adjusts the screen sharpness. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 11. Color Temperature (Command: x u) Adjusts the screen color temperature.
ENGLISH 13. Sound mode (Command: d y) Selects a sound mode. Transmission [d][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 17. Time 2 (hour/minute/second) (Command: f x) Adjusts the Time 2 (hour/minute/second) value. Transmission [f ][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data Data1 00 to 17: 00 to 23 hours Data2 00 to 3B: 00 to 59 minutes Data3 00 to 3B: 00 to 59 seconds * Enter "fx [Set ID] ff" to view the Time 2 (hour/minute/second) settings.
21. On timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f d) Configures On Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Transmission [f ][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data1 1. f1h to f7h (reading data) F1: reads the 1st Off Timer data F2: reads the 2nd Off Timer data F3: reads the 3rd Off Timer data F4: reads the 4th Off Timer data F5: reads the 5th Off Timer data F6: reads the 6th Off Timer data F7: reads the 7th Off Timer data 2.
ENGLISH 22. On Timer Input (Command: f u) Select an external input for the current On Time setting and add a new schedule. Transmission [f ][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][Cr] [f ][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][][Data2][Cr] 23. No Signal Power Off (15Min) (Command: f g) Configures the automatic standby settings. Transmission [f ][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Data (Add schedule) 70: DVI-D 90: HDMI1 91: HDMI2 C0: DISPLAYPORT Data1 (Read schedule) 1.
Transmission [f ][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Picture Reset 02: Initial Settings (factory reset) Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 29. Time Elapsed (Command: d l) Checks the elapsed time. Transmission [d][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: Read status Acknowledgement [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * The data received is shown as a hexadecimal value. 27. Current temperature (Command: d n) Checks the inside temperature. Transmission [d][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 30.
ENGLISH 32. White balance red gain (Command: j m) Adjusts the white balance red gain value. Transmission [j][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FE: Red Gain 0 to 254 FF: checks the red gain value Acknowledgement [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 33. White Balance Green Gain (Command: j n) Adjusts the white balance green gain value. Transmission [j][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FE: Green Gain 0 to 254 FF: checks the green gain value Acknowledgement [n][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 34.
41. Check Tile Mode (Command: d z) Checks the tile mode. Transmission [d][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Data 00 to 64: Backlight 0 to 100 Acknowledgement [g][][set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] FF: checks the tile mode Acknowledgement [z][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data1][Data2][Data3][x] Data1 Data2 Data3 39. Screen Off (Command: k d) Turns the screen on or off.
ENGLISH 44. DPM Select (Command: f j) To set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Transmission [f ][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off 01: 5 seconds 02: 10 seconds 03: 15 seconds 04: 1 minutes 05: 3 minutes 06: 5 minutes 07: 10 minutes Acknowledgement [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 45. Power On Delay (Command: f h) Sets the schedule delay when the power turns on. (unit: seconds). Transmission [f ][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FA: min.
Data 02: Checks whether there is a signal 05: Checks whether luminance sensors 1 and 2 work properly. 06: Currently used luminance sensor 07: Checks whether the Top, Bottom, and Main temperature sensors are functioning normally. 08: The temperature of each temperature sensor when the monitor set was last powered off.
ENGLISH 53. Power Indicator (Command: f o) Sets the Power Indicator Settings. Transmission [f ][o][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off 01: On Acknowledgement [o][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] ** Depending upon the model, this feature may not be supported. 54. Fan control (Command: d o) Sets the fan mode.
Data1 1. f1 to f6 (data reading) F1: Reads the 1st data from the Easy Brightness Control F2: Reads the 2nd data from the Easy Brightness Control F3: Reads the 3nd data from the Easy Brightness Control F4: Reads the 4th data from the Easy Brightness Control F5: Reads the 5th data from the Easy Brightness Control F6: Reads the 6th data from the Easy Brightness Control 2. FF: Reads all stored lists 3.
Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. The model and serial numbers of the SET are located on the back and one side of the SET. WARNING -This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. MODEL SERIAL To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
