Page 2 - REGULATORY INFORMATION:; WARNING
206-4124 2 WA R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulat...
Page 3 - Important safeguards for you and your new product; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 206-4124 Important safeguards for you and your new product THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED WITH SAFETY IN MIND. IMPROPER USE, HOWEVER, CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. TO AVOID DEFEATING THE SAFEGUARDS THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT INTO THE NEW PRODUCT, PLEASE READ AN...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 206-4124 Table of Contents Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Setup Checklist
206-4124 6 Installation and configuration of the Free-To-Guest (FTG) Management Appliance (FMA-LG101) requires the following hardware, equipment, and software. At the Head End __ Contents of FMA-LG101 carton: • FMA-LG101 unit (with attached rack mount brackets)• Power supply (12V DC 1.25A)• 75 ohm c...
Page 7 - FMA-LG101 Description; models connected to the RF distribution system.; FTG Management Appliance (FMA) Configuration File; FMA-LG101 Date and Time
7 206-4124 FMA-LG101 Description The FMA-LG101 facilitates the delivery of the channel lineup and Installer Menu settings to guest room TVs via the RF distribution system, such that the channel lineup or Installer Menu settings can be updated without individual room visits. Every LG TV capable of re...
Page 8 - Creating an FMA Configuration File
206-4124 8 Creating an FMA Configuration File The procedure below provides an overview of the steps required to create an FMA Configuration (.fma) file. Refer to the Free-To-Guest (FTG) Device Configuration Application User Guide for further information. For a visual representation of the procedure,...
Page 9 - Save
9 206-4124 Load default FTG Installer Menu for selected model(s). Copy FTG Installer Menu settings to and from FMA Configuration List. Copy FTG Channel Map to and from FMA Configuration List. Set the FMA broadcast rate. Set the FMA clock to the PC’s clock. Confirm IP address for FMA IP Communication...
Page 10 - FMA-LG101 Installation; Rear View; Front View
206-4124 10 FMA-LG101 Installation Ethernet Cable Rack Mount Bracket Rack Mount Bracket PWR, RX, and TX LEDs ETHERNE T RX TX PWR FMA-LG101 Rear View RF OUT DC 12V RF IN 75 Ohm Terminator 50 MHz Low Pass Filter RF Cable DC Power Supply Rack Mount Bracket Rack Mount Bracket x x FMA-LG101 Front View Re...
Page 11 - FMA-LG101 Rear and Front Panel Connections
11 206-4124 FMA-LG101 Installation (Cont.) FMA-LG101 Installation Notes • The AC outlet providing power must be installed near the FMA-LG101 and be easily accessible.• The FMA-LG101 should be installed in a restricted access location. FMA-LG101 Rack Installation Refer to the FMA-LG101 diagrams on pa...
Page 12 - FMA-LG101 Ethernet Connection/Network Options; PC Network Connections; Local Area Connection; Properties; Use the following IP address:; Network Connection Settings for FMA-LG101 Configuration
206-4124 12 FMA-LG101 Ethernet Connection/Network Options (see also Ethernet connection information on previous page, as necessary)• The FMA-LG101 can operate as a DHCP client if a network DHCP server assigns it a valid IP address for that network. Otherwise, the FMA-LG101 uses its factory default I...
Page 13 - FMA-LG101 Configuration; Overview; FMA-LG101 Configuration Prerequisites; Enter
13 206-4124 FMA-LG101 Configuration Overview Once you have completed the required steps to set the PC’s network connections, you can update the FMA-LG101 using either the FTG Device Configuration Application software (v5.0.0 or higher) or the FMA- LG101 software web page.Experienced installers can r...
Page 15 - FMA-LG101 Configuration using the FMA-LG101 Software Web Page
15 206-4124 FMA-LG101 Configuration (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) a. Click the down arrow at the right of the FMA Broadcast field, and select the number of seconds (60 – 999) for the broadcast rate (“0” disables data broadcasting). b. Click the Set Rate button to set the selected rate of br...
Page 16 - Connect the FMA-LG101 to the RF Distribution System
206-4124 16 FMA-LG101 Configuration (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Set the Date and Time Configuration for the FMA-LG101 a. Complete the following fields, as required: • Month: Click the down arrow at the right of the field, and select the appropriate month from the drop-down list of options...
Page 17 - FMA-LG101 Troubleshooting
17 206-4124 The following table provides information on general troubleshooting symptoms and solutions related to the FMA-LG101. For many of the troubleshooting steps, you will need to know the IP address of the FMA-LG101. Refer to “FMA-LG101 Ethernet Connection/Network Options” on page 12 for furth...
Page 18 - Specifications
206-4124 18 Specifications Dimensions Height: 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) Width: 7.25 inches (184.15 mm) (19 inches with rack mount brackets attached) Depth: 4.5 inches (114.3 mm) Weight: 2 pounds (0.91 kgrms) (with mounting brackets) Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature: -20° to 70° Celsius -4° ...
Page 19 - Reference: FTG Device Firmware RF Downloader
19 206-4124 The FMA-LG101 software web page provides a utility to download FTG device (EBL, LMT7Z9, or LMT7Z7) firmware via the RF distribution system. Use this procedure to update the firmware on the FTG device(s). Note: TVs with FTG device(s) will not be operable during firmware download and updat...
Page 20 - Flowchart: Creating an FMA Configuration File
206-4124 20 Flowchart: Creating an FMA Configuration File This flowchart provides a visual overview of the steps to create an FMA Configuration (.fma) file. Refer to the Free-To-Guest (FTG) Device Configuration Application User Guide for further procedural information. Save the FMA Configuration Lis...
Page 21 - Document Revision History / Notes; Notes; Date; Head End Systems
21 206-4124 Document Revision History / Notes Notes Document Revision History Date Description April 2010 Revision A: New document April 2012 Revision B: FTG Device Configuration Application and software web page updates Documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products . From the P...
Page 22 - LG FMA-LG101 Warranty
© Copyright 2012, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 206-4124 Revision B Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new FMA-LG101. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific l...
