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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR SIGNAGE Please read this manual carefully before operating the your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS 32LS53A 42LS55A 42LS53A 47LS55A 47LS53A 55LS55A 55LS53A 65LS53A www.lg.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSES USER SETTINGS Main Menu Settings ASSEMBLY AND - Quick Settings PREPARATION - Picture Settings - Sound Settings Accessories - Network Settings Optional Accessories - General Settings Parts and Buttons Connecting the Stand TROUBLESHOOTING Connecting the Speakers Connecting IR &...
LICENSES LICENSES 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.
Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to • upgrade of product functions. SuperSign Software & Manual • - Downloading from the LG Electronics website. - Visit the LG Electronics website (www.lgecommercial.com/supersign) and download the latest software for your model.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Stand Screws Diameter 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x ST-321T 32LS53A ST-421T 42LS53A/ 42LS55A Length 14 mm (including spring washer 47LS53A/ 47LS55A ST-471T 55LS53A/ 55LS55A ST-651T 65LS53A Stand kit Speakers Cable Holders/ Screws...
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Media Player Screws Owner’s Manual MP500/MP700 (supplied on CD-ROM) / Card Media Player kit AN-WF500 KT-SP0 Wi-Fi Dongle kit Pixel sensor kit NOTE Optional accessories are available for some models. If necessary, please purchase them separately. • Pixel sensor is sold separately.
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Parts and Buttons PIXEL IR&LIGHT SENSOR SENSOR 3.3V 0.25mA Connection Panel Screen Buttons Description Adjusts up and down. Moves left and right. Displays the current signal and mode. Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. Change the input signal.
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Connecting the Stand Connecting the Speakers - For certain models only. - For certain models only. Place a soft cloth on the table and place the 32LS53A product with the screen facing downward. Connect an input signal cable before installing the speakers.
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 42LS55A 47LS55A 55LS55A NOTE 42LS53A 47LS53A 55LS53A Please turn off the power before removing • 65LS53A the cable. Connecting or removing the speaker cable while turned on may result in Connect an input signal cable before no sound.
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Connecting IR & Light Sensor Using Kensington Lock The Kensington security system connector is When you connect the cable to the product, the feature for receiving remote control signals located at the back of the monitor. For more information on installation and use of this is activated.
Be sure to the product and cause the monitor to fall. use the correct length. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents For more information, please refer to the • related to the use of non-standard screws.
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION Securing the monitor to a wall (optional) WARNING Procedure may differ depending on the model. If the monitor is not positioned in a • sufficiently stable location, there is a danger that it will fall. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands...
REMOTE CONTROL 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 terminals to the labels inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
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REMOTE CONTROL AUTO Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes HOME image instability (available for RGB input only). Activates the Launcher. (Depending on the model, this feature may not be supported.) W.BAL SETTINGS This model does not support Accesses the main menus this.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 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.
MAKING CONNECTIONS External Device Connection Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the monitor and select an appropriate input mode. The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories. Some of the cables are not provided. For the best picture and sound quality, connecting external devices to your monitor using HDMI cables is recommended.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS NOTE For the best image quality, using the monitor with HDMI connection is recommended. • To comply with the standard specifications of the product, use a shielded interface cable with a ferrite • core, such as a DVI cable. If you turn the monitor on when the set is cold, the screen may flicker.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using the Input List Remote Control (HOME) Using My Media Input Mode Description HDMI1 You can watch content on a PC, HDMI2 Connecting USB storage DVD player, Digital set-top box, and DisplayPort other high definition devices. devices Connect a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory or an external hard drive to the display and use multimedia features.
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices 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.
ENTERTAINMENT 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, Remote Control (HOME) Photos/ Videos/ Music Play Selection: Plays back selected content. •...
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ENTERTAINMENT Supported Internal Subtitle Format FULL HD Video • 1920 X 1080: XSUB (Supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6) Supported Video Codec Extension Codec .asf Videos VC-1 Advanced Profile (excluding WMVA), VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles .wmv Audio WMA Standard (excluding WMA v1/WMA Speech), WMA 9 Professional .divx Videos DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD (except 3 warp-point GMC), H.264/AVC,...
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ENTERTAINMENT Supported Audio File File Format Item Information .MP3 Bit rate 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps Sample freq. 16 KHz - 48 KHz Support MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3 .wav Support .ogg Support Vorbis .wma Support Supported Photo File File Format Format Item 2D (jpeg, jpg,...
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Videos Play video files on display. All of the saved video files are shown in your display. To play video files on display, Remote Control (HOME) Videos Tips for Playing Video Files Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. •...
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTE Option values changed in Videos do not affect the Photos and Music. and in turn are not affected • by option values changed in Photos or Music. Option values changed in Photos and Music do affect each other. •...
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos The displays on the screen may differ from the model. Viewing image files Remote Control (HOME) Photos Listening to Music Viewing music files Remote Control (HOME) Music NOTE • Files with unsupported extensions are not displayed. If a file is invalid, a broken image and the message "unrecognizable file" are displayed. •...
ENTERTAINMENT Settings You must register your product to play a DRM-protected DivX video. ® VOD In order to register/deregister purchased or rented DivX contents Remote Control (HOME) Settings DivX ® VOD ® In order to play purchased or rented DivX VOD contents, you should register your device with 10 digit DivX registration code from your device at www.divx.com/vod.
ENTERTAINMENT SuperSign Contents File Manager Plays stored files using the Export option in You can move, copy or delete files. SuperSign Editor. To move, copy, or delete files To play back the stored files using the Remote Control (HOME) Export option Remote Control (HOME) You can move or copy files or folders from •...
ENTERTAINMENT Picture ID Settings Picture ID is used to change the settings of a Assign the Set ID to the selection of your specific set (display) using a single IR receiver choice. for multi-vision. Communication is possible between a monitor with an IR receiver and A set with a different Set ID from the Picture •...
USER SETTINGS User Settings Main Menu Settings Quick Settings Configures frequently used settings menus. To turn your monitor on or off automatically Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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.
USER SETTINGS Picture Settings To Select Picture Mode Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 •...
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USER SETTINGS To fine-tune the picture mode Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 •...
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USER SETTINGS Picture Options: Customizes the picture options. • Noise Removes irregularly generated tiny dots for a clear picture. Reduction MPEG Noise Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. Reduction 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.
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USER SETTINGS CAUTION If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become • a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This image burn or burn-in is 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 the letterboxed •...
Speaker: Adjusts the sync between video and audio coming from external speakers, such as those • connected to the digital audio output port, LG audio equipment, or headphones. From the default value, the closer the value is to -, the faster the sound output becomes, and the closer the value is to +, the slower the sound output becomes.
USER SETTINGS To Run a sound test Remote Control (SETTINGS) Sound Sound Test Run a sound test to check that sound signals are outputted normally, then solve any problems by selecting the relevant option on the screen. If there are no problems with the Sound Test, check connected external devices.
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• service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP. LG is not responsible for any malfunction of the display and/or the Internet connection feature due • to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your Internet connection, or other connected equipment.
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USER SETTINGS Tips for Wireless Network Setting Wireless networks can be subject to interference from other devices operating at a frequency of 2.4 • GHz (wireless phones, Bluetooth devices or microwave ovens). There may also be interference from devices with a frequency of 5 GHz, same as other Wi-Fi devices. The surrounding wireless environment can cause the wireless network service to run slowly.
USER SETTINGS General Settings To configure the language Remote Control (SETTINGS) 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 Remote Control (SETTINGS) General Time &...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING No image is displayed Problem Action Is the product power cord Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power » connected? outlet Does the Out of range message The signal from the PC (video card) is out of the vertical »...
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TROUBLESHOOTING After-image appears on the product. Problem Action After-image appears when the If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be » product is turned off. damaged. Use the screen-saver function. When a dark image is displayed on the screen after an image »...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32LS53A LCD screen Screen type 80 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 80 cm Pixel pitch 0.36375 mm (H) x 0.36375 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - This may not be supported on some OS or video card types.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 730.9 mm x 430.1 mm x 55.5 mm / 5.9 kg 730.9 mm x 480.2 mm x 207 mm / 6.1 kg 730.9 mm x 430.1 mm x 105.1 mm / 6.7 kg 730.9 mm x 480.2 mm x 207 mm / 6.9 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 42LS55A 42LS53A LCD screen Screen type 106 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 106 cm Pixel pitch 0.4833 mm (H) x 0.4833 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - This may not be supported on some OS or video card types.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 959.5 mm x 559 mm x 55.5 mm / 9.1 kg 959.5 mm x 610.8 mm x 218 mm / 9.3 kg 959.5 mm x 559 mm x 91 mm / 9.9 kg 959.5 mm x 610.8 mm x 218 mm / 10.1 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 47LS55A 47LS53A LCD screen Screen type 119 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 119 cm Pixel pitch 0.5415 mm (H) x 0.5415 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 1071 mm x 621.6 mm x 55.8 mm / 12.2 kg 1071 mm x 675.1 mm x 247 mm / 12.5 kg 1071 mm x 621.6 mm x 90.4 mm / 13.0 kg 1071 mm x 675.1 mm x 247 mm / 13.3 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 55LS55A 55LS53A LCD screen Screen type 139 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 139 cm Pixel pitch 0.630 mm (H) x 0.630 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - This may not be supported on some OS or video card types.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 1240.9 mm x 717.2 mm x 56.8 mm / 17.8 kg 1240.9 mm x 770.8 mm x 247 mm / 18.1 kg 1240.9 mm x 717.2 mm x 91.4 mm / 18.6 kg 1240.9 mm x 770.8 mm x 247 mm / 18.9 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 65LS53A LCD screen Screen type 164 cm Wide Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen Diagonal length of the screen: 164 cm Pixel pitch 0.744 mm (H) x 0.744 mm (V) Video signal Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - This may not be supported on some OS or video card types.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) / Weight 1461.6 mm x 843 mm x 57.6 mm / 30.9 kg 1461.6 mm x 900.6 mm x 313 mm / 32.3 kg 1461.6 mm x 843 mm x 92.6 mm / 31.7 kg 1461.6 mm x 900.6 mm x 313 mm / 33.1 kg * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see “Mounting on a wall” section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 32LS53A 55.5 730.9 38.5 15.1 14.6 430.1 480.2 18.6 265.4 121.7 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see “Mounting on a wall” section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 42LS55A 42LS53A 55.5 959.5 41.5 13.3 279.8 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see “Mounting on a wall” section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 47LS55A 47LS53A 55.8 1071 40.8 13.2 335.5 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see “Mounting on a wall” section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 55LS55A 55LS53A 56.8 1240.9 41.8 13.2 420.5 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Please see “Mounting on a wall” section for screw sizes. (Unit: mm) 65LS53A 57.6 1461.6 420.5 530.8 530.8 The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice to improve quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HDMI / DVI / DisplayPort (PC) Support Mode Horizontal NOTE Vertical Resolution frequency frequency (Hz) (kHz) PC resolutions available for the Input Label • 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 option in HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort input modes: 640 x 480/60 Hz, 1280 x 720/60 Hz, 1920 800 x 600 37.879 60.317...
IR CODES IR CODES All models do not support the HDMI/USB function. Some key codes may not be supported depending on the model. Code (Hex) Function Remarks Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Energy Saving Remote control button INPUT Remote control button Remote control button...
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IR CODES Code (Hex) Function Remarks TILE Remote control button EXIT Remote control button ID ON (RED) Remote control button ID OFF (GREEN) Remote control button YELLOW Remote control Button BLUE Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button Remote control button...
TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 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 255 without being duplicated. Connecting the cable Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture.
TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS Command Reference List COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) Power 00 to 01 Select input See Select Input Aspect Ratio See Aspect Ratio Energy Saving See Energy Saving Picture Mode See Picture Mode Contrast 00 to 64 Brightness 00 to 64 Sharpness 00 to 32 Color...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS COMMAND DATA (Hexadecimal) White Balance Blue Gain 00 to FE White Balance Red Offset 00 to FE White Balance Green Offset 00 to FE White Balance Blue Offset 00 to FE Backlight 00 to 64 Screen off 00 to 01 Tile Mode 00 to FF...
TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS Transmission/Reception Protocol 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 255 (01H~FFH) under Settings in the OSD menu.
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 01. Power (Command: k a) 04. Energy Saving (Command: j q) Controls the power on/off of the set. Sets the Energy Saving. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off Data 00: Off 01: On 01: Minimum...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 07. Brightness (Command: k h) Adjusts the screen brightness. 10. Tint (Command: k j) Transmission Adjusts the screen tint. Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to 64: Brightness 0 to 100 Acknowledgement Data 00 to 64: Tint red 50 to green 50...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 13. Sound mode (Command: d y) 17. Time 2 (hour/minute/second) (Command: f x) Selects a sound mode. Adjusts the Time 2 (hour/minute/second) value. Transmission Transmission [d][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data 01: Standard Data1 00 to 17: 00 to 23 hours...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 20. Off Timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f e) Configures Off Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. 21. On timer (Repeat/Time) (Command: f d) Transmission Configures On Timer (Repeat/Time) settings. Transmission [f][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] [f][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][Cr] Data1 1.
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 22. On Timer Input (Command: f u) 23. No Signal Power Off (15Min) (Command: f g) Select an external input for the current On Time setting and Configures the automatic standby settings. add a new schedule. Transmission Transmission [f][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 26. Reset (Command: f k) Performs the Picture and Factory Reset functions. 29. Time Elapsed (Command: d l) Checks the elapsed time. Transmission Transmission [f][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [d][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Picture Reset Data FF: Read status 02: Initial Settings (factory reset)
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 32. White balance red gain (Command: j m) 35. White Balance Red Offset (Command: s x) Adjusts the white balance red gain value. Adjusts the white balance red offset value. Transmission Transmission [j][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [s][x][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00 to FE: Red Offset 0 to 254...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 38. Backlight (Command: m g) 41. Check Tile Mode (Command: d z) Adjusts the backlight brightness. Checks the tile mode. Transmission Transmission [d][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [m][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF: checks the tile mode Data 00 to 64: Backlight 0 to 100 Acknowledgement...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 44. DPM Select (Command: f j) 47. Fail Over Select (Command: m i) To set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Selects an input mode for auto switch. Transmission Transmission [m][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [f][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: Off Data...
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TO CONTROL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS 50. Local Key Operation (Command: t o) 53. Speaker (Command: d v) Configures the local key operation settings of the product. Sets the speaker function. Transmission Transmission [t][o][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [d][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 00: locks off all of the keys Data 00: Off...
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