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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR SIGNAGE Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS 38WR50MS www.lg.com...
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSES ENTERTAINMENT - Connecting to a wired network - Network Status ASSEMBLING AND - Connecting USB storage devices PREPARING - Browsing files Accessories - Viewing movies Parts - Viewing photos STORAGE METHOD FOR PANEL - Listening to music PROTECTION - Viewing the Contents List - Correct Method - DivX® VOD Guide - Incorrect Method - Using PIP/PBP Installing on a wall EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS - IR RECEIVER Accessing the main menus - PICTURE settings...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IR CODES CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Connecting the cable RS-232C Configurations Communication Parameter Command reference list Transmission / Receiving protocol...
LICENSES 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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. POWER ENERGY INPUT MONITOR SAVING . , ! PQRS WXYZ 1/a/A CLEAR Power Cord RGB Cable - * # MARK BRIGHT NESS MUTE MENU AUTO S.MENU BACK TILE EXIT CD (Owner's Manual, IR Receiver SuperSign Elite-w Program/ Remote Control...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts Power Indicator LED On : Power is on LED Off: Power is off Screen Marks Screen Buttons Connection panel 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) Turns the power on or off. Power Indicator This Indicator lights up red when the display operates normally(on mode). If the display In sleep mode (In Power Saving mode), this indicator color changes to amber. NOTE You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menu.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Storage Method for Panel Protection Correct Method Incorrect Method Panel Panel If the product needs to be set upright, hold both sides of the product, and tilt backward carefully If the product is tilted onto the bezel, the bottom of for. Do not let the panel not to touch the floor. the panel may be damaged. Panel Cushion Panel When laying down the product, lay a cushion on a flat floor. Put the product on it with the panel of the product facing down. Panel If the product is tilted onto the edge of the panel, the panel may be damaged. If there is not a cushion available, ensure the floor is clean and then lay the product down carefully with the panel facing either upward or downward. At this time, be careful for objects not to fall on the panel.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing on a wall CAUTION Disconnect the power cord first, and then To install the Monitor on a wall(Optional), use the move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise VESA screws(not included) to fasten it. electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. D o not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void 10 cm 20 cm your warranty. U se the screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard. Any damages 10 cm 10 cm or injuries by misuse or using an improper 10 cm accessory are not covered by the warranty. Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. Use the wall mount plate and screws that comply with the VESA standard. NOTE Do not install the product in a place with no ventilation (e.g., on a bookshelf or in a closet) or on a carpet or cushion. If there is no other option but to mount the product on the wall, make sure that sufficient ventilation is provided before installation.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP IR RECEIVER 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. GB OUT AUDIO IN GB IN REMOTE...
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the Monitor set correctly. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse. CAUTION Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control to the POWER POWER ENERGY ENERGY INPUT INPUT MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR remote control sensor on the Monitor set. SAVING SAVING . , ! . , ! PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ 1/a/A 1/a/A CLEAR CLEAR - * # - * #...
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REMOTE CONTROL POWER MONITOR ENERGY INPUT SAVING . , ! PQRS WXYZ 1/a/A CLEAR - * # MARK BRIGHT NESS POWER MUTE MENU MENU AUTO AUTO S.MENU S.MENU BACK BACK TILE TILE EXIT EXIT ENERGY INPUT MONITOR SAVING . , ! MENU (See p.37) PQRS WXYZ...
. , ! . , ! REMOTE CONTROL PQRS WXYZ PQRS WXYZ 1/a/A CLEAR 1/a/A CLEAR - * # - * # MARK MARK Displaying the device name connected to an input port BRIGHT BRIGHT NESS NESS MUTE MUTE Display which devices are connected to which NOTE external input ports.
USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC RGB connection Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to Your Monitor set supports the Plug & Play* feature. the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the 15 pin signal cable as shown the * Plug &...
USING THE MONITOR SET DVI connection HDMI connection Transmits digital video signal from your PC to Transmits digital video and audio signals from your the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the set with the DVI cable as shown the following Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the illustrations. following illustrations. Select DVI input. Select HDMI input Back of the product. Back of the product. (not included) (not included) (not included) NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. Please check the PC environment if you cannot hear the sound in HDMI mode. Some PCs require you to manually change the default audio output to HDMI. If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to PC mode. When HDMI PC is used, a compatiblity problem could occur.
USING THE MONITOR SET Display Port connection IR Receiver connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from Allows the use of a wired remote or IR receiver your PC to the Monitor. Connect the PC and the extension. Monitor with the Display Port cable as shown in the following illustrations. Select Display Port input source. Back of the product. Back of the product. (not included) NOTE Sound may not be available depending on the DP version of your PC.
USING THE MONITOR SET Adjusting the screen Customizing image options Customize basic and advanced options of each Selecting an image mode image mode for the best screen performance. Display images in its optimized settings by Press MENU to access the main menus. selecting one of the preset image modes. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Press MENU to access the main menus. PICTURE and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK. Picture Mode and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to an Picture Mode and press OK. image mode you want and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to an Select and adjust following options, and then image mode you want and press OK. press OK. Option Description Mode Description Backlight A djusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If...
USING THE MONITOR SET Adjusting the sound Customizing PC display options Customize options of each image mode for the Selecting an sound mode best image quality. Play the sound in its optimized settings by This function works in the following mode: selecting one of the preset sound modes. RGB[PC] mode. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK. PICTURE and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Sound Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Mode and press OK. Screen and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a Select and adjust following options, and then sound mode you want and press OK. press OK. Mode Description Option Description Standard Select when you want standard-quality Resolution Selects a proper resolution. See sound.
Monitor set. AUDIO and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Sound Mode and press OK. CAUTION Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a If a fixed image displays on the screen for sound mode you want and press OK. a long period of time, it could be imprinted and become a permanent disfigurement on Select and adjust following options, and then the screen. This is “image burn” or “burn-in” press OK. and not covered by the warranty. If the aspect ratio is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on Option Description the letterboxed area of the screen. Infinite LG's Infinity Sound option provides 5.1 Sound channel stereo sound quality from two speakers. Treble Increases the intensity of the high NOTE frequency part of audio. Bass Increases the intensity of the low You can also change the image size by frequency part of audio. accessing the main menus. Reset Resets the sound mode to the default setting. MODE Display DVI-D HDMI...
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USING THE MONITOR SET - 16:4 : This selection will allow you to adjust the - 4:3 : This selection will allow you to view a picture horizontally, in linear proportion, to fill the picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, black entire screen(useful for viewing 4:3 formatted bars will appear on both the left and right of the DVDs). screen. - Just Scan : This Selection will allow you view - TOP : This selection will allow you to display only the picture of best quality without loss of original the upper part of the video input. picture in high resolution image. Note: If there is noise in original Picture, You can see the noise at the edge. Just Scan - 1:1 : The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. (Only Display Port PC, HDMI PC, DVI-D PC, RGB PC)
USING THE MONITOR SET Using the input list Selecting an input source Press INPUT to access the input source list. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the input sources and press OK. Input source Description View a PC display on the screen DVI-D View a PC display on the screen HDMI Watch contents from a PC, DVD of Digital set-top box other high definition devices Display Port Watch contents in a PC, DVD of Digital set-top box other high definition devices Plays the multimedia file saved in the USB.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Connecting to a wired network To set up the network settings: (Even if your dis- play has already connected automatically, running setup again will not harm anything), Connect the display to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port as shown on the following illustra- Press MENU to access the main menus. tion and set up the network settings. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to NET- Only supports wired network connection. WORK and press OK. After making a physical connection, a small number of networks may require the display net- Press the Navigation buttons to select Net- work settings to be adjusted. For most networks, work Setting and press OK. the display will connect to automatically without If you already set Network Setting, select any adjustments. Resetting. The new connection settings resets For detail information, contact your internet pro- the current network settings. vider or router manual. Select IP Auto Setting or IP Manual Setting. - If selecting IP Manual Setting, press the Navigation and Number buttons. IP address- es will need to be input manually. - IP Auto Setting: Select this if there is a DHCP server (Router) on the local area net-...
Tips for Network setting Use a standard LAN cable with this display. Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector. Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the display to the network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the Network Status power cable again. Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive Press MENU to access the main menus. internet service may be limited by the applica- Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to NET- ble terms of service. For details, contact your WORK and press OK. ISP. LG is not responsible for any malfunction of the Press the Navigation buttons to select Net- display and/or the internet connection feature work Status. due to communication errors/malfunctions as- Press OK to check the network status. sociated with your internet connection, or other connected equipment. When you are finished, press EXIT. LG is not responsible for problems within your internet connection. You may experience undesired results if the network connection speed does not meet the requirements of the content being accessed. Option Description Some internet connection operations may not Setting Return to the network setting menu.
ENTERTAINMENT Connecting USB storage devices Tips for using USB storage devices Only a USB storage device is recognizable. Connect USB storage devices such as a USB If the USB storage device is connected flash memory, external hard drive to the display and use multimedia features (See "Browsing files" through a USB hub, the device is not recog- on page 24). nizable. Connect a USB flash memory or USB memory A USB storage device using an automatic card reader to the Display as shown on the follow- recognition programme may not be recog- ing illustration. The My media screen appears. nized. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized. The recognition speed of a USB storage device may depend on each device. (not included) (not included) Please do not turn off the display or unplug the USB device when the connected USB storage device is working. When such device is suddenly separated or unplugged, the stored files or the USB storage device may be damaged. Please do not connect the USB storage device which was artificially maneuvered on the PC. The device may cause the product to malfunction or fail to be played. Never forget to use only a USB storage device which has normal music files, image files or movie files.
ENTERTAINMENT Be sure to back up important files since data Browsing files stored in a USB memory device may be Access the photo, music, or movie lists and browse damaged. We will not be responsible for any files. data loss. Connect a USB storage device. If the USB HDD does not have an external power source, the USB device may not be Press MENU to access the main menus. detected. So be sure to connect the external Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to My power source. Media and press OK. - Please use a power adaptor for an external Press the Navigation buttons to choose power source. We do not guarantee an USB from Movie List, Photo List, Music List or cable for an external power source. Contents List and press OK. If your USB memory device has multiple partitions, or if you use a USB multi-card reader, you can use up to 4 partitions or USB memory devices. If a USB memory device is connected to a Movie List Photo List Music List Contents List USB multi-card reader, its volume data may not be detected. If the USB memory device does not work Page 1/1 Photo List properly, disconnect and reconnect it.
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ENTERTAINMENT Supported file format Type Supported file format Music Movie DAT,MPG,MPEG,VOB,AVI,DIVX,MP4,MKV,TS,T Bit rate 32 to 320 RP,TP,ASF,WMV,FLV) y Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3 : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Movie(*.mpg/*.mpeg/*dat/*.ts/*.trp/*.tp/*.vob/*. y Sampling rate MPEG2 Layer3 : 16 kHz, 22.05 mp4/*.mov/*.mkv/*.divx/*.avi/*.asf/*.wmv/*.flv/*. kHz, 24 kHz avi(motion-jpeg)/*. y Sampling rate MPEG2.5 Layer3 : 8 kHz, mp4(motion-jpeg)/*.mkv(motion-jpeg))supporting 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz file Content File Extensions : *.cts/ *.cse Video format : DivX 3.11, DivX4, DivX5. DivX6 (when Movie using Xvid1.00, Xvid1.01, Xvid1.02, Xvid1.03, Xvid1.10 File Extensions: *.mpg/*.mpeg/*.dat/*.ts/*. SuperSign beta-1/beta-2, trp/*.tp/*.vob/*.mp4/*.mov/*.mkv/*.avi/*.asf/*. Manager) Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2, Mpeg-4, H.264/AVC, VC1, wmv/*.avi(motion JPEG)/*.mp4(motion JPEG)/*.
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing movies Play a movie. Play video files on display. Your display shows all NOTE of the video files saved in a USB storage device or shared folder on a PC. Non-supported files are displayed the preview image by icon only Abnormal files are displayed in the form of Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to My bitmap Media and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Movie List and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a Control playback by using the following buttons. folder you want and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a file you want and press OK. 01:02:30 / 02:30:25 Page 1/1 Movie List MENU Option Hide Exit Drive1 Page 1/1 USB1 USB Drive Button Description Stops the playback Move Play...
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using playing video files Video options Some user-created subtitles may not work Press MENU to access the Pop-Up menus. properly. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Set Some special characters are not supported Video Play., Set Video. or Set Audio. and in subtitles. press OK. HTML tags are not supported in subtitles. Subtitles in languages other than the sup- ported languages are not available. NOTE The screen may suffer temporary interrup- tions (image stoppage, faster playback, etc.) Option values changed in Movie List does when the audio language is changed. not affect Photo List and Music List. A damaged movie file may not be played Option value changed in Photo List and Mu- correctly, or some player functions may not sic List are changed likewise in Photo List be usable.
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ENTERTAINMENT When you select the Set Video Play, Code Page Support Language Latin1 English, Spanish, French, Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to show German, Italian, Portuguese, the Picture Size, Audio Language, Subtitle Danish, Romanian, Norwegian, Language or Repeat. Albanian, Gaelic, Welsh, Irish, Catalan,Valencian Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make Latin2 Bosnian, Polish, Croatian, Czech, appropriate adjustments. Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Hungarian Latin4 Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian Cyrillic Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Menu Description Ukrainian, Kazakh Picture Size Selects your desired picture Greek Greek format during movie play. Audio Changes the Language Group of the Turkish...
ENTERTAINMENT When you select the Set Video, Page 1/1 Photo List USB1 USB Drive Drive1 Page 1/1 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. When you select the Set Audio, Move View Page Change Change Numbers Exit To Music List Mark Mode Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to show Page 1/1 the Sound Mode, Clear Voice II or Balance. Photo List Mark Mode USB1 USB Drive Drive1 Page 1/1 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. Move Mark Page Change Exit View Marked Mark All Unmark All...
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ENTERTAINMENT Using photo options ENERGY Press the ENERGY SAVING button SAVING( repeatedly to change the brightness of Use the following options while viewing photos. your screen. Option Slide Speed: Selects a slideshow speed (Fast, Medium, Slow). TransitionEffect: Set the view mode of the slideshow. y BGM: Selects a music folder for the background music. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select the Repeat or Random. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. 2/13 NOTE Hide MENU Option Exit Slideshow You cannot change the music folder while the background Options Number of selected photos music is playing. You can only select the MP3 folder saved on the device that currently displays the photo.
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ENTERTAINMENT When you select the Set Photo View, Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select Slide Speed,Transition Effect or BGM. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. Transition Effect Option Option Description Sliding Pushes the current slide out of view as it plays to the next slide. Stairs Pushes the current slide in a staircase shape as it plays to the next slide. Door Open Pushes the current slide like opening or closing the door as it plays to the next slide. /Close Shutter Pushes the current slide like drawing or pulling down the blind as it plays to the next slide Fade In Fades the slide out slowly before playing to the next slide.
ENTERTAINMENT Listening to music When you select the Set Video, Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make appropriate adjustments. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to My Me- dia and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Music List and press OK. When you select the Set Audio, Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a folder Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to show you want and press OK. the Sound Mode, Clear Voice II or Balance. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a file Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to make you want and press OK.
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for playing music files Control playback by using the following buttons. This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 files. Page 1/1 Music List 3 file(s) Marked Drive1 Page 1/1 NOTE 004. - B04.mp3 005. - B05.mp3 006. - B06.mp3 007. - B07.mp3 008. - B08.mp3 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 005. - B05.mp3 02:30 / 03:25 Non-supported files are displayed the pre- MENU Option Hide Exit Play with Photo view image by icon only Abnormal files are displayed in the form of bitmap Button Description A damaged or corrupted music does not play Stops playing back the file and moves back to the music list.
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing the Contents List Music options Press MENU to access the Pop-Up menus. Plays back the stored files using the Export option in SuperSign Manager. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Set Au- dio Play or Set Audio and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to My Media and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Con- NOTE tents List and press OK. Option values changed in Movie List does Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a not affect Photo List and Music List. folder you want and press OK. Option value changed in Photo List and Mu- List are changed likewise in Photo List Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to a file...
ENTERTAINMENT DivX® VOD Guide DivX® VOD Deregistration You should deregister your device with 8 digit DivX deregistration code from your device at www.divx. com/vod. DivX® VOD Registration In order to play purchased or rented DivX® VOD contents, you should register your device with 10 Press MENU to access the main menus. digit DivX registration code from your device at Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to www.divx.com/vod.
ENTERTAINMENT Using PIP/PBP Select the PIP or PBP icon from the play list. Displays videos or photos stored on a USB device on a single monitor by dividing it into the main and sub screens. (See p.45) Press the MENU button to move to OPTION and press OK. Press PIP/PBP to select PIP or PBP and then 01:02:30 / 02:30:25 press OK. MENU Option Hide Exit < Movie List > PIP/PBP Pre. Move Mode Off Position PIP Size PBP Select Movie List or Photo List from My Media. (With PIP/PBP selected, the Music List and Contents List are deactivated.) 2/13 MENU Option Hide Exit Slideshow <...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing the main menus MARK BRIGHT NESS Press MENU to access the main menus. MUTE AUTO S.MENU MENU Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK. BACK EXIT TILE Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press BACK. PICTURE (See p.38) AUDIO (See p.41) Adjusts the image size, Adjusts the sound quality, quality, or effect. effect, or volume level. TIME (See p.42) Sets the time, date, or Timer feature. PICTURE AUDIO TIME MEDIA (See p.23) OPTION (See p.43) Display and play movie, Customizes the general photo and music content...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE settings PICTURE Move • Aspect Ratio : 16:4 ꔋ Press MENU to access the main menus. • Energy Saving : Off • Smart Energy Saving : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and • Picture Mode : Standard press OK. • Backlight • Contrast Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or • Brightness option you want and press OK. • Sharpness • Color - To return to the previous level, press BACK. • Tint When you are finished, press EXIT. • Color Temp. • Advanced Control When you return to the previous menu, press • Picture Reset BACK. • Screen The available picture settings are described in the following: Setting Description Aspect Ratio Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size (See p.18).
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description SCREEN Customizes the PC display options in RGB mode. (In RGB Option Mode Only) Resolution Selects a proper resolution. See “Customizing PC display options”. Auto Configure Sets to adjust the screen position, clock, and phase automatically. The displayed image may be unstable for a few seconds while the configuration is in progress. Position/Size/ Adjusts the options when the picture is not clear, especially when characters are Phase shaky, after the auto configuration. Reset Restores the options to the default setting. Basic image options Setting Description Backlight A djusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If you decrease the brightness level, the screen becomes darker and the power consumption will be reduced without any video signal loss. Contrast Increases or decreases the gradient of the video signal. You may use Contrast when the bright part of the picture is saturated. Brightness Adjusts the base level of the signal in the picture. You may use Brightness when the dark part of the picture is saturated. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced Control Setting Description Dynamic Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The Contrast picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. (Off/High/ (The current model does not support this function.) Medium/Low) Dynamic Color Adjusts screen Colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. This feature enhances (Off/High/Low) hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue, green and white look more vivid. (The current model does not support this function.) Clear White Make the white area of screen brighter and more white. (Off/High/Low) Skin Color It detects the skin area of video and adjusts it to express a natural skin color. (-5 to 5) Noise Reduces screen noise without compromising video quality. Reduction (The current model does not support this function.) (Off/High/ Medium/Low) Digital Noise This option reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. Reduction (Off/High/ Medium/Low) Gamma Set your own gamma value. On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low...
Sound Mode The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching. Mode Standard The most commanding and natural audio. Music Select this option to enjoy the original sound when listening to the music. Cinema Select this option to enjoy sublime sound. Sport Select this option to watch sports broadcasting. Game To enjoy dynamic sound when playing a game. NOTE If sound quality or volume is not at the level you want, it is recommended to use a separate home theater system or amplifier to cope with different user environments. Option Infinite Sound LG's Infinity Sound option provides 5.1 channel stereo sound from two speakers. Treble Controls the dominant sounds in the output. When you turn up the treble, it will increase the output to the higher frequency range. Bass Makes the output sound softer. When you turn up the bass, it will increase the output to the lower Frequency. Reset Resets the sound mode to the default setting. Digital Audio HDMI/DisplayPort: Outputs the sound of digital signal from HDMI and display ports through the Input monitor speaker. Audio In: Outputs the sound through the monitor speaker by connecting HDMI and display ports to the Audio In port. Speaker ON: Enables sound to the monitor speaker. (* The monitor speaker is sold separately.) OFF: Disables sound to the monitor speaker. Use this option when using an external sound device.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME settings TIME Move • Clock ꔋ Press MENU to access the main menus. • Off Time : Off • On Time : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press • Sleep Timer : Off • Power On Delay : Off • Auto Off : 15 min. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option • Automatic Standby : 4hours you want and press OK.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION settings OPTION Move • Language ꔋ Press MENU to access the main menus. • Power Indicator • ISM Method : Normal Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press • DPM Select : On • Fail Over : Off • Factory Reset Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option • Set ID you want and press OK. • PIP/PBP • Key Lock - To return to the previous level, press BACK.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description PIP/PBP Displays videos or photos stored in the USB device on a single monitor by dividing it into the main and sub screens. Option Mode Sets the type of secondary screen. *OFF: Disables the secondary screen. *PIP (Picture In Picture): Displays the secondary screen in the main screen. *PBP (Picture By Picture): Displays the secondary screen next to the main screen. Position Adjusts the position of the sub screen (top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right) The default value is the bottom right. Size Adjusts the size of the sub screen (Size 0 to 10). The default size of PIP (Size: 0) is 480x240; the maximum size 10 is 960x540. NOTE The Position and Size options are enabled only in PIP mode. Key Lock Key input does not work. This prevents invalid key input. Product/Service Displays the model name, software version, serial number, IP address, MAC address and home Info. page.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PIP/PBP NOTE Displays videos or photos stored in the USB device on a single monitor by dividing it into the main and sub The subscreen is only supported when using the screens. (See p.36) USB device. Mode *PIP(Picture In Picture): Displays the Sub screen in the main screen. Main HDMI/DVI-D/Display Port *PBP(Picture By Picture): Displays the Sub screen next to the main screen. You can only change the size and position in PIP mode. With PBP selected, the Aspect Ratio option in the PICTURE menu is disabled (Fixed as 16:4). Main screen screen You must select the output sound before running the PIP or PBP functions. (Select either Main or Sub.) If you fail to select Main or Sub from the sound selection box, and if the OSD disappears after either a period of time or when the Exit or Back key is pressed, the PIP/PBP subscreen is not Position activated. Adjusts the position of the subscreen (top left, You cannot change the sound while running the bottom left, top right, bottom right) PIP or PBP functions. If you want to change the sound, please restart PIP/PBP.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture ID Picture ID is used to change the settings of If you press the left/right buttons or press the a specific set using a single IR receiver. The ON button repeatedly, the Picture ID cycles set receiving the IR signal communicates with through OFF and 1 to 4. Assign the ID you another set via an RS232C connection. Each set want. is identified by a Set ID. If you assign the Picture ID using the remote control, only displays with Picture ID the same Picture ID and Set ID can be controlled remotely. Off Close IR Receiver POWER POWER RS232C cable ENERGY INPUT ENERGY INPUT MONITOR MONITOR If you assign the Set ID to each set with Picture ID multi-vision, and then assign the Picture ID Off SAVING SAVING Close using the red button on the remote control, . , ! .
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS NETWORK settings NETWORK Move • Player Name Setting ꔋ Press MENU to access the main menus. • Network Setting : None • Network Status : Not connected Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to NETWORK and • Server IP Setting press OK. • Server IP Status : Not connected Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press BACK.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the ports on the Monitor set’s back panel. Find an external device you want to connect to your Monitor set shown on the following illustration. Check the connection type of the external device. Go to the appropriate illustration and check the connection details. HD Receiver HDMI - See p.49 HDMI - See p.49 DVI - See p.49 DVI - See p.49 Speaker Memory storage – See p.23 Camcorder/ Camera Gaming device HDMI - See p.14 HDMI - See p.49 HDMI - See p.49 DVI - See p.14 DVI - See p.49 RGB - See p.13 LAN - See p.50 Display Port - See p.15 NOTE If you connect a gaming device to the Monitor set, use the cable supplied with the gaming device.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a HD receiver, HDMI connection DVD, Camcorder, Camera or Transmits the digital video and audio signals from Gaming Device an external device to the Monitor set. Connect the external device and the Monitor set with the HDMI Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the cable as shown on the following illustration. Monitor set and select an appropriate input mode. Back of the product. DVI connection Transmits the digital video signal from an external device to the Monitor set. Connect the external device and the Monitor set with the DVI cable as shown in the following illustration. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable. Back of the product. (not included) (not included) (not included) NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a USB Connecting to the LAN Connect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory, external hard drive, MP3 player or LAN connection a USB memory card reader to the Monitor set and access the USB menu to use various multimedia Using a router(Switch) files. Switch (not included) Monitor Set (not included) (not included) Network Using the Internet. Network Monitor Set (not included)
MAKING CONNECTIONS Daisy Chain Monitors Use this function to share the RGB video signal with other monitors without having to use a separate signal splitter box. • To use different products connected to each other Connect one end of the signal input cable (15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable) to the RGB OUT connector of product 1 and connect the other end to the RGB IN connector of other products.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING No image is displayed Problem Resolution Is the product power cord y S ee if the power cord is properly connected to the outlet. connected? Is the power indicator light on? y See if the power switch is turned on. y May need service. P ower is on but the screen y Adjust brightness and contrast again. appears extremely dark. y Backlight may need repair. The power indicator amber? y I f the product is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press any key. y Turn both devices off and then back on. D oes the 'Invalid Format' y T he signal from the PC (video card) is out of the vertical or horizontal message appear? frequency range of the product. Adjust the frequency range by referring to the Specifications in this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The screen image looks abnormal. Problem Resolution Is the screen position wrong? y D-Sub analog signal - Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control to automatically select the optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Position OSD menu. y See if the video card resolution and frequency are supported by the product. If the frequency is out of range, set to the recommended resolution in the Control Panel "Display" Setting menu. Do thin lines appear on the y D -Sub analog signal - Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control background screen? to automatically select an optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Clock OSD menu. Horizontal noise appears or the y D-Sub analog signal - Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control characters look blurred. to automatically select an optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Phase OSD menu. The screen is displayed y T he proper input signal is not connected to the signal port. Connect abnormally. the signal cable that matches with the source input signal.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Screen color is abnormal. Problem Resolution Screen has poor color resolution y S et the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color) Select (16 colors). Control Panel - Display - Settings - Color Table menu in Windows. S creen color is unstable or y Check the connection status of the signal cable. Or, re-insert the PC mono-colored. video card. Do black spots appear on the y S everal pixels (red, green, white or black color) may appear on the screen? screen, which can be attributable to the unique characteristics of the LCD panel. It is not a malfunction of the LCD. The operation does not work normally. Problem Resolution The power suddenly turned off. y Is the sleep timer set? y C heck the power control settings. Power interrupted.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Screen Type 38" class (38.0" diagonal) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 961.5 mm Pixel Pitch 0.4845 mm (H) x 0.4845 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution RGB : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz HDMI/DVI/DP : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - It may not be supported depending on the OS or video card type.
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SPECIFICATIONS DTV Mode RGB (PC) supported mode Horizontal Vertical Resolution HDMI Display Port Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480i 31.468 70.8 720 x 400 576i 31.469 59.94 640 x 480 480p 37.879 60.317 800 x 600 576p 49.725 74.55 832 x 624 720p 48.363 1024 x 768 1080i 44.772 59.855 1280 x 720 1080p 47.7 1366 x 768 63.981...
IR CODES IR CODES All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. Code (Hexa) Function Note Energy Saving ( R/C BUTTON R/C BUTTON (ON/OFF) POWER INPUT R/C BUTTON Monitor On R/C BUTTON Monitor Off R/C BUTTON MENU R/C BUTTON Up ( ) R/C BUTTON Down ( ) R/C BUTTON...
CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at one time by connecting them to a single PC. In the Option menu, Set ID must be between 1 and 255 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/off, select an input source or adjust the OSD menu from your PC. RS-232C Cable (not included) Monitor Set 1 Monitor Set 2 Monitor Set 3 Monitor Set 4 RS-232C Configurations NOTE 8-Wire Configurations (Cross-over RS-232C cable) Set When using 3-wire connections (non- standard), an IR daisy chain cannot be used. D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 (Female) (Female) Communication Parameter Baud Rate : 9600 buad Rate (UART) Data Length : 8 bit Parity Bit : None Stop Bit : 1bit Flow Control : None Communication Code : ASCII code Use a crossed (reverse) cable...
CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Command reference list COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) 01. Power 00H to 01H 02. Input Select Refer to ‘02. Input Select’ 03. Aspect Ratio Refer to ‘03. Aspect Ratio’ 04. Energy Saving Refer to ‘04. Energy Saving’ 05. Picture mode 00H to 04H 06. Contrast 00H to 64H 07. Brightness 00H to 64H 08. Sharpness 00H to 64H 09. Color 00H to 64H 10. Tint 00H to 64H 11. Color Temperature 00H to 64H 12. H Position 00H to 64H 13. V Position 00H to 64H 14. H Size 00H to 64H 15. Auto configuration 16. Balance 00H to 64H 17. Sound mode 01H to 05H...
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) 37. Fail Over Input Select Refer to ‘37. Fail Over Input Select’ 38. Reset 00H to 03H 39. DPM Select 00H to 01H 40. Temperature Value 41. Remote Lock/ key Lock 00H to 01H 42. Key Refer to ‘42. Key’ 43. OSD Select 00H to 01H 44. Elapsed time return 45. Serial No. Check 46. S/W Version 47. White Balance Red Gain 00H to FEH 48. White Balance Green Gain 00H to FEH 49. White Balance Blue Gain 00H to FEH 50. Backlight 00H to 64H Note : During USB operations such as Dvix or EMF, all commands except Power(ka) and Key(mc) are not executed and treated as NG.
CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT Transmission / Receiving protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] or [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] * [Command1]: First command to control the set. * [Command2]: Second command to control the set. * [Set ID]: S et ID with which you want to communicate. Etner [Set ID] = ‘00(0x00’ to communicate with all sets regardless of their Set ID numbers. * [Data]: Information passed to the set. * [Data1]: Information passed to the set. * [Data2]: Information passed to the set. * [Data3]: Information passed to the set. * [Cr]: Carriage Return. ASCII code ‘0x0D’. * [ ]: ASCII code space ‘0x20’ Acknowledgement [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] or [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data1][Data2][Data3][x] * I n a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function. * Note : In this mode, display will send the acknowledgement after power on processing completion. There might be a time delay between command and acknowledgement. * No acknowledgement signal will be sent from display, if Set ID in transmission signal is set to ‘00’(=0x00).
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 01. Power (Command: k a) 04. Energy Saving (Command: j q) To control power On/Off the display. To control the energy saving function. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 : Power Off Data 00: Off 01 : Power On 01: Minimum FF : Check status 02: Medium 03. Maximum Acknowledgement 05. Screen Off [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * I n a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ Acknowledgement data based on this format, Acknowledgement data [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] feedback presents status about each function. * N ote: In this modes, display will send the acknowledgement after power on processing completion. There might be a time delay between command and acknowledgement.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 07. Brightness (Command: k h) 10. Tint (Command: k j) (Video input only) To adjust screen brightness. To adjust screen tint. Transmission Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 64: Brightness 0 to 100 Data 00 to 64: Tint 0 to 100(R50 to G50) Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 08. Sharpness (Command: k k) (Video input only) 11. Color Temperature (Command: x u) To adjust screen sharpness.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 13. V Position (Command: f r) 16. Balance (Command: k t) To set the Vertical position. To adjust balance. * The operational range varies depending on the Transmission RGB input resolution. [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * Only available for RGB input. Data 00 to 64: Left 50 to Right 50 Transmission [f][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement "0 - 64: min. -50 (bottom) to max. 50 (top) [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 17. Sound Mode (Command: d y) 14. H Size (Command: f s) To select the sound mode.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 19. Bass (Command: k s) 22. Volume Control (Command: k f) To adjust bass. To adjust volume. Transmission Transmission [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 64: Bass 0 to 100 Data 00 to 64: Volume 0 to 100 Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [f][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] [s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 23. Time 1(Year/ Month/ Day) (Command: f a) 20. Speaker (Command: d v) To set the Time 1(Year/ Month/ Day) values.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 25. Off Timer(Repeat Mode/ Time) (Command: f e) 27. On Timer Input (Command: f u) To set the Off Timer(Repeat mode/ Time) function. To set the On Timer Input function. Transmission Transmission [f][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] [f][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data1 00: Repeat Off Data 60. RGB 01: Repeat Once 90: HDMI 02. Repeat Daily 70: DVI 03: Repeat from Monday to Friday * Check if Time 1(Year/ Month/ Day) and Time 04: Repeat from Monday to Saturday 2(Hour/ Minute/ Second) and On Timer(Repeat 05: Repeat from Saturday to Sunday Mode/Time) functions have been set before setting 06. Repeat on Sunday this function. Data2 00 to 17: 00 to 23 Hours Data3 00 to 3B: 00 to 59 Minutes Acknowledgement * Enter “fe [Set ID] ff” for checking Off Timer(Repeat...
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 30. Automatic Standby (Command: m n) 33. Power Indicator(Standby Light) (Command: f o) To set the Automatic Standby function. To set the Power Indicator(Standby Light) function. Transmission Transmission [m][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][o][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Automatic Standby Off Data 00: Standby Light Off 01: Automatic Standby On(4hours) 01: Standby Light On Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [n][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] [o][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 31. Auto Off (Command: f g) To set the Auto Off function. Transmission [f][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 34.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 36. Fail Over Select (Command: m i) 38. Reset (Command: f k) To set the Fail Over function. To execute the Picture, Screen, Audio and Factory reset function. Transmission Transmission [m][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off 01: Auto Data 00: Picture Reset 02: Manual 01: S creen Reset (Only available for RGB input.) Acknowledgement 02: Factory Reset [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 03: Audio Reset Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] 39. DPM Select (Command: f j) 37.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 41. Remote Controller Lock/ Key Lock 44. Elapsed time return (Command: d l) (Command: k m) To read the panel used time. To lock the remote control and the front panel control Transmission keys on the display. [d][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][x] Transmission Data FF: Data should be always ff in hexadecimal. [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Lock off Acknowledgement 01: Lock on [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] * If you are intended not to use the remote controller * Returned data means used hours in hexadecimal. and front panel control keys on the display for kind of reasons, use this mode. Remote controller Lock/ Key Lock will be released automatically after display is rebooted. * Display will not be turned on by power on key of remote controller and front panel control keys, if key is locked on in standby mode.
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CONTROLLING THE MULTIPLE PRODUCT 47. White Balance Red Gain (Command: j m) 50. Backlight (Command: m g) To adjust white balance red gain. To adjust screen backlight. Transmission Transmission [j][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FE: Red gain 0 to 254 Data 00 to 64: Backlight 0 to 100 Acknowledgement Acknowledgement [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x] [g][][set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 48. White Balance Green Gain (Command: j n) To adjust white balance green gain. Transmission [j][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FE: Green gain 0 to 254...
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