LG Commercial Display & STB Driver

Version 5.3

Overview

This driver provides comprehensive control of up to 8 LG Commercial displays and set-top boxes via IP (RS232 over IP) connection with Wake-on-LAN support. Features channel preset management with RTI Image List feedback support.

Compatible with any LG device that supports the LG RS232 over IP protocol on port 9761, including:

LG Commercial TV displays

LG STB-6500 and other LG set-top boxes

LG signage displays

LG hospitality TVs

Ideal for pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, boardrooms, and any venue using LG commercial equipment with RF modulated or free-to-air TV channels.

Licensing

This driver is sold through the Smart Home Programming Driver Store.

Driver Store: https://shpdrivers.services/store/

Your Account: https://shpdrivers.services/store/account.html

Free Trial:

The driver operates in a 2-hour trial mode without a licence key. The trial provides full functionality and resets each time the RTI processor is rebooted.

To Purchase:

1. Create an account at https://shpdrivers.services/store/

2. Add the LG Commercial Display & STB driver to your cart

3. Enter your RTI processor MAC address during checkout

4. Complete payment and receive your licence key by email

5. Enter the licence key in the "Licensing" section of the driver config

Key Features

Control up to 8 LG displays or set-top boxes

50 configurable channel presets with name and number

Channel numbers support leading zeros (e.g., 007)

Automatic Enter/OK after channel selection

RTI Image List feedback (integer 1-50) for channel icons

Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support

Power control with automatic connection management

Volume and mute control with feedback

Input selection (HDMI 1-4, DisplayPort, DVI, RGB, AV, TV)

Menu navigation controls

Status monitoring and polling

Channel Configuration

Number of Channels: Select 1-50 channels to configure

Channel Names: Enter descriptive names (e.g., "Foxtel 1", "ABC")

Channel Numbers: Enter channel numbers with optional leading zeros (e.g., 7, 07, 007)

Channels are shared across all devices - ideal for modulated channel systems in clubs and venues where all TVs/STBs receive the same channel lineup.

When a channel preset is selected:

1. Channel digits are sent to the device

2. 200ms delay

3. Enter/OK command confirms selection

Channel Icon Management

Use the included RTI Group Generator tool to create channel icon image lists:

1. Run RTI_Group_Generator.bat

- Reads your channel configuration

- Prompts for icon selection for each channel

- Creates .group file for RTI Integration Designer

- Includes blank icons for empty slots

2. Import to RTI:

- Copy generated files to RTI project

- In RTI Integration Designer: Project Resources > Image Groups

- Right-click and select 'Import Image Group'

- Select the generated .group file

3. Use with Feedback:

- Driver provides integer feedback (1-50) via ChannelFeedback variable

- Link this to your RTI Image List for automatic icon display

- Index 0 = no channel, Index 1-50 = channel presets

Device Configuration

For each device (TV or STB), configure:

Name: Display name (e.g., "Bar TV 1", "Sports Lounge STB")

IP Address: Device's network address

IP Port: Control port (default 9761)

MAC Address: For Wake-on-LAN (format: AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF)

WOL Port: Wake-on-LAN port (default 4 for LG devices)

Set ID: RS232 device ID (default 1)

Device Setup Requirements

1. Enable IP control in the device settings menu

2. Note the device's IP address (assign static IP or DHCP reservation)

3. Ensure device is on the same network as the RTI control system

4. Enable Wake-on-LAN in network settings

5. Configure Set ID (usually 1)

6. Enable external control

Troubleshooting

Verify network connectivity between RTI processor and the LG device

Ensure correct Set ID is configured

Enable debug mode to view communication logs

Check that external control is enabled on the device

For WOL issues, ensure the device supports and has enabled Wake-on-LAN

WOL port MUST be set to 4 for LG devices (not 7 or 9)

If WOL stops after 16+ hours, check network switch power-saving settings

Technical Details

Protocol: LG RS232 over IP (ASCII commands)

Default Port: 9761

Command Format: [cmd] [setID] [data]\r

Response Format: [cmd] [setID] [status][data]x

Connection Management:

Automatic disconnect on power off (maintains WOL readiness)

Connection retry with exponential backoff

Response timeout handling

Network keep-alive every 4 hours

Support

For bug reports, technical support, or feature requests, please use the ticket system in your account at the Driver Store.

Store: https://shpdrivers.services/store/

Email: david@smarthomeprogramming.com.au

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