LG 42WS50MS User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MONITOR SIGNAGE

42WS50MS

47WS50MS

42WS50BS

47WS50BS

Please read this manual carefully before operating the your set and

retain it for future reference.

MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

4LICENSES

5ASSEMBLING AND

PREPARING

5 Accessories

6 Optional Accessories

7 Parts and buttons

8 Using the Mounting Cable Tie

8 Connecting the Speakers

9 Connecting the stand

9 Using the IR Receiver

10 Using the Kensington security system

10 Portrait Layout

11 Connecting the Media Player

12 Mounting on a wall

13 REMOTE CONTROL

15 USING THE MONITOR

15 Connecting to a PC

16 - RGB connection

16 - DVI-D connection

17 - HDMI connection

17 - Display Port connection

18 - IR Receiver connection

19 Adjusting the screen

19 - Selecting an image mode

19 - Customizing image options

20 - Customizing PC display options

20 Adjusting the sound

20 - Selecting an sound mode

21 - Customizing sound options

21 Using additional options

21 - Adjusting aspect ratio

23 - Using the input list

24 ENTERTAINMENT

24 - Connecting to a wired network

25 - Network Status

26 - Connecting USB storage devices

27 - Browsing files

28 - Viewing movies

32 - Viewing photos

35 - Listening to music

37 - Viewing the Contents List

38 - DivX® VOD Guide

39 - Using PIP/PBP

41 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

41 Accessing Main Menus

42 - PICTURE settings

45 - AUDIO settings

46 - TIME settings

47 - OPTION settings

52 - Picture ID

53 - NETWORK settings

54 MAKING CONNECTIONS

55 Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD,

Camcorder, Camera, Gaming Device or

VCR player

55 - HDMI connection

55 - Component connection

56 - AV(CVBS) connection

56 Connecting to a USB

57 Connecting to the LAN

57 - LAN connection

58 Daisy Chain Monitors

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59 TROUBLESHOOTING

62 SPECIFICATIONS

68 IR CODES

69 CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE

PRODUCT

69 Connecting the cable

69 RS-232C Configurations

69 Communication Parameter

70 Command reference list

72 Transmission / Receiving protocol

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4LICENSES

LICENSES

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a

subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that

plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to

convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX

Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-

on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the

DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more

information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium

content.

DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi

Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668;

7,515,710; 7,519,274

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Accessories

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local

dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product

and accessories.

yDo not use any unapproved or counterfeit parts or accessories to ensure the safety and product life

span.

yAny damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.

yThe accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

yProduct specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade

of product functions.

Remote control and Batteries Power Cord IR Receiver

CD (Owner's Manual)/

Card

D-sub 15 pin signal cable Mounting Cable Tie

CAUTION

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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.

yCable holder/Cable tie may not be available in some areas or for some models.

yOptional accessories are not included for all models.

ST-200T

Stand

Screws

: Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x

Length 10 mm(Included Spring Washer)

Cable holder/

Cable Tie

Screws

Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x

Length 8 mm(Included Spring Washer)

SP-2000

Speaker

NOTE

Stand kit Speaker kit

Media Player kit

CD (Owner's Manual)/

Card

Media Player Screws

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Parts and buttons

Screen Marks Description

INPUT Changes the input source.

MENU Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus.

Adjust the up and down.

Adjusts the volume level.

AUTO/SET Displays the current signal and mode.

Press this button to adjust the screen automatically (available only in RGB mode)

/ITurns the power on or off.

Connection panel

Screen Buttons/ Screen Marks

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Connecting the Speakers

- Only on some models.

1Connect an input signal cable to use before

installing the speakers.

3After installing your speakers, use holders and

cable ties to organize the speaker cables.

2Mount the speaker by using a screw as shown

in the following. Then connect the speaker

cable.

Using the Mounting Cable

Tie

First, connect the input signal cable to be used.

Insert the cable tie into the bottom hole on the

back as shown in the figure to organize cables.

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2Use the screws to secure the stand on the rear

side of the product as shown in the diagram.

Connecting the stand

- Only on some models.

1Place a soft cloth on the table and put the

product with the screen facing downward.

Connect the stand as shown in the following

picture.

Using the IR Receiver

IR Receiver cable

This allows a remote control sensor to be placed

in a custom location. Then that display can control

other displays via an RS-232C cable. Install the IR

receiver towards the front of the set.

yWhen you see from the back of the set, if

the IR receiver cable does not face front, the

signal reception range may shorten.

yThe IR receiver is made with a magnet.It is

detachable at the bottom (typical installation)

or back (wall installation) of the set.

NOTE

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Portrait Layout

- Only on some models.

To install in portrait mode, rotate the set

counterclockwise 90 degrees when looking at from

the front.

Using the Kensington

security system

The Kensington security system connector is

located at the back of the Monitor. For more

information of installation and using, refer to the

manual supplied with the Kensington security

system or visit

http://www.kensington.com

Connect the Kensington security system cable

between the Monitor and a table.

yThe Kensington security system is optional.

You can obtain additional accessories from

most electronics stores.

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