LG 19M37AA-B User Guide

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Owner's Manual
LED LCD MONITOR (LED MONITOR*)
*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
LED LCD MONITOR MODEL
19M37AA
www.lg.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS

3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-
ING
3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
5 Setting up the Monitor set
5 - Attaching the Stand Base
5 - Detaching the Stand Base
6 - Mounting on a table
6 - Using the cable holder
8 - Mounting on a wall
9 USING THE MONITOR SET
9 Connecting to a PC
9 - D-SUB connection
11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
12 Customizing Settings
12 - Menu Settings
13 - Picture
14 - Color
15 - Display
16 - Others
17 READER Setting
18 FUNC. Setting
18 - SMART ENERGY SAVING
19 - Picture Mode
20 - Color Weakness
24 Preset Modes (Resolution)
24 Indicator
21 TROUBLESHOOTING
23 SPECIFICATIONS
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

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.
CD / Card
( Depending on the country )
D-SUB Cable
or
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Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter
Stand Body
( Depending on the country )
Stand Base
( Depending on the country )
CAUTION
Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.
y
Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.
y
NOTE
The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
y
Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade
y
of product functions.
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Parts and buttons

Power Indicator
Lighting On: Turned on
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Lighting Off: Turned off
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(Power Button)
Connection panel (See p.9)
Button (See p.11)
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Setting up the Monitor set

Attaching the Stand Base

Place the Monitor set with the screen side
1
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
CAUTION
Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.
1
Attach the
2
Attach the
2
Tighten the screw to the right with a coin.
3
Stand Body Stand Base
to the monitor set.
.

Detaching the Stand Base

Place the Monitor set with the screen side
1
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
2
1
Pull out the from the monitor set.
2
Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Pull out the
3
Stand Body
Stand Body
Stand Base
and
.
Stand Base
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Stand Body
Stand Base
Stand Base
Stand Body
Stand Base
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Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
1
position on a table.
Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
Press (Power) button on the bottom switch
3
panel to turn the power on.
CAUTION
Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric shock may occur.

Using the cable holder

Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord
2
to a wall outlet.
or
Cable holder
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WARNING
When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers.
Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body.
Using the Kensington security system
The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit
Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table.
http://www.kensington.com
.
NOTE
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NOTE
Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
Front Rear
The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores.
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Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 100 mm on each side and from the wall. Detailed instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
Model
VESA (A x B) 100 x 100 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4
19M37AA
CAUTION
Disconnect the power cord first, and then move
y
or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or
y
slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use only an authorized LG wall mount and
y
contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Do not over tighten the screws as this may
y
cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. Use only screws and wall mounts that meet the
y
VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty. Screw length from outer surface of back cover
y
should be under 8mm.
Wall mount Pad
If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set. When you install the Monitor set using a wall mounting interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not drop.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the moni-
tor might be damaged internally.
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be
damaged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible
for it.
Back Cover
Wall mount Pad
Back Cover
Standard screw
Max.8mm
NOTE
Use the screws that are listed on the VESA
y
standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit will include an installation
y
manual and necessary parts. The wall mount bracket is optional. You can
y
obtain additional accessories from your local dealer. The length of screws may differ depending
y
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length. For more information, refer to the instructions
y
supplied with the wall mount.
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USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.
y
*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention.

D-SUB connection

Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations.
NOTE
When using a D-Sub signal input cable
y
connector for Macintosh
Mac adapter
y
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
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CAUTION
Connect the signal input cable
y
and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with your
y
finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the
y
screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.
NOTE
If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold,
y
the screen may flicker. This is normal. Some red, green, or blue spots may appear
y
on the screen. This is normal.
Self Image Setting Function
Press the power button on the bottom panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the " automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
Self Image Setting
" Function is executed
NOTE
"Self Image Setting" Function.
y
This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals.(Only supported in Analog Mode)
‘AUTO’ Function.
y
When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO function button to improve resolution. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set.
1
Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.
2
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Select
3
(Power Button)
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
Monitor set Buttons
Button Description
Accesses the main menus.(See p.12)
OSD Locked/OSD Unlocked
Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu. Its function works to display screen as paper-like picture for Eye comfort.If you want to more information(See p.17).
Use this button to enter SMART ENERGY SAVING, Picture Mode, Color Weakness menus.(See p.20)
When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
The best display mode
EXIT
EXIT the OSD(On Screen Display).
Turns the power on or off.
Power Indicator The power indicator stays red if the display is running properly
This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then OSD of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select lock or unlock by pressing left/right button. If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button, the message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD Unlocked” will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want to change to Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for several seconds. The message “OSD Unlocked” will appear.
19M37AA: 1366 x 768
(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks red.
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Customizing Settings

Menu Settings

Press
1
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼buttons.
2
Select the "
3
Select
4
MENU
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
Next Menu
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
" button to enter the more option settings.
Menu
OSD.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu Description
Brightness
Contrast
Wide/Original Wide
Reset
Menu > Next Menu Description
Picture
To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen
Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.
Original
Change the input image signal ratio to original. * This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor set ratio (16:9).
Restore all factory default settings. Press the
Sharpness
To adjust the clearness of the screen .
buttons to reset immediately.
, ►
◄
Color Gamma
Color Temp
Display Horizontal
Vertical
Clock
Phase
Others Language
Power Indicator
Resolution
To customize the color of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment
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Picture

Press
1
MENU
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Menu
OSD.
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Select the "
2
Enter to
3
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.
4
Select
5
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description
Sharpness
Next Menu
Picture
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
" button to enter the more option settings.
bypressingthe▼button.
To adjust the clearness of the screen.
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Color

Press
1
MENU
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
Menu
OSD.
Select the "
2
Select
3
Enter to
4
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼buttons.
5
Select
6
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Color Description
Gamma
Color Temp Custom
Next Menu
Color
bypressingthe►button.
Color
bypressingthe▼button.
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
" button to enter the more option settings.
Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images.
• Red:
Set your own red color levels.
• Green:
• Blue:
Select the screen color.
Warm: Medium: Cool:
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red).
Set the screen to medium color temperature.
Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue).
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Display

Press
1
MENU
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Menu
OSD.
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Select the "
2
Select
3
Enter to
4
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼buttons.
5
Select
6
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Display Description
Horizontal
Vertical
Clock
Phase
Next Menu
Display
EXIT
bypressingthe►button.
Display
to leave the OSD menu.
" button to enter the more option settings.
bypressingthe▼button.
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change.
To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
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Others

Press
1
Select the "
2
Select
3
Enter to
4
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼buttons.
5
Select
6
Each option is explained below.
Language
Power Indicator
Resolution User can set the desired resolution. The function is enabled only when the
MENU
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
Next Menu
Others
bypressingthe►button.
Others
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
Menu > Next Menu > Others Description
" button to enter the more option settings.
bypressingthe▼button.
To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor to On or Off.If you set Off, it will go off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.
screen resolution on your computer is set to the following, except that the PC output wrong resolution. Off, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768
Menu
OSD.
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READER Setting

Press
1
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄buttons.
2
Each option is explained below.
Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you
Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want
Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off.
READER
Reader Mode Description
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD.
Reader Mode
OSD.
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NOTE
If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
SMART ENERGY SAVING will automatically be Off.
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FUNC. Setting

SMART ENERGY SAVING

Press
1
Enter to
2
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.
3
Select
4
Each option is explained below.
SMART ENERGY SAVING Description
High
Low
Off Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .
SMART ENERGY SAVING:
*
FUNC.
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
SMART ENERGY SAVING
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.
bypressingthe▼button.
Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function.
Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function.
Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm.
FUNC.
OSD.
NOTE
The value of energy saving data may differ depending on panel and panel suppliers.
y
If you select the option of
y
lower or higher depend on source. If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
y
Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off.
SMART ENERGY SAVING
is
High
or
Low
, monitor luminance become
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Picture Mode

Press
1
FUNC.
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
FUNC.
OSD.
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Select
2
Enter to
3
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.
4
Select
5
Each option is explained below.
Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu.
Text It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the textworks.
Photo It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures.
Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.
Game It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to play a game.
Picture Mode
Picture Mode
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow( )button.
Picture Mode Description
bypressingthe►button.
bypressingthe▼button.
NOTE
If option of Picture Mode is non-Custom , Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off and SMART
ENERGY SAVING will automatically be Off.
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Color Weakness

Press
1
FUNC.
button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the
FUNC.
OSD.
Select
2
Enter to
3
 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.
4
Select
5
Each option is explained below.
On This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables
Off
Color Weakness
Color Weakness
EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.
Color Weakness Description
bypressingthe►button.
bypressingthe▼button.
users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.
It is a mode that Color Weakness mode is off.
NOTE
This is subsidiary for color weakness user. Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen, please
y
turn off this function. This function can’t distinguish some colors in some images.
y
If option of Color Weakness is not Off , Reader Mode and SMART ENERGY SAVING will be Off and
y
Picture Mode will automatically be Custom.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
Is the power cord of the display connected?
Is the power indicator light on?
Is the power indicator flickering?
Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen?
Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen?
Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?
Do you see “OSD LOCKED” when you push MENU button?
yCheck and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power
outlet.
yPress the Power button.
yIf the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or
pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen.
yTry to turn on the PC.
yThis message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is
out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again.
yWhen the monitor is on "No-Signal" in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to
DPM mode.
yYou can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be
inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds: the message “OSD UNLOCKED” will appear.
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Display image is incorrect
Display Position is incorrect.
On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible.
Any horizontal noise appearing in any image or characters are not clearly portrayed.
yPress the
AUTO
button to automatically adjust your display image to
the ideal setting.
yPress the
AUTO
button to automatically adjust your display image to
the ideal setting.
yPress the
AUTO
button to automatically adjust your display image to
the ideal setting.
yCheck
Control Panel ► Display ► Settings
and adjust the display to the recommended resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal setting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color).
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CAUTION
Control Panel ► Display ► Settings
Check
y
changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend resolution. If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the
y
screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution. The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned
y
above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer.
Display image is incorrect
The screen color is mono or abnormal.
The screen blinks.
yCheck if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver
to fasten if necessary. yMake sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. ySet the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at
► Settings
yCheck if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the
recommend resolution.
and see if the frequency or the resolution were
Control Panel
.
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display driver?
yBe sure to install the display driver from our web site:
lg.com
.
yMake sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
http://www.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCDAnti-Glare coating
Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm x 0.3 mm (Pixel Pitch)
Sync Input Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Frequency 56Hz to 75Hz (D-SUB)
Input Form Separate Sync.
Video Input Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm)
Resolution Max D-SUB(Analog) : 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Recommend VESA 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Plug & Play DDC 2B(Analog)
Power Consumption
Power Input 19 V
AC-DC Adapter Type LCAP43-B, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE.
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
Weight 2.1 kg
Tilt Range -5° to 20°
Environmental conditions
Stand Base Attached ( ). Detached (O)
Power cord Wall-outlet type
On Mode : 12.8 W(Typ.) (Outgoing condition)*
Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ** Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
0.8 A
Or type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC.
OUTPUT: 19 V
With Stand 44.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 16.8 cm
Without Stand 44.1 cm x 27.5 cm x 5.7 cm
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature Storage Humidity
0.84 A
0 °C to 40 °C Less than 80%
-20 °C to 60 °C Less than 85 %
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Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting. * The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard. ( Full White pattern , Maximum resolution). ** The monitor goes to the Sleep Mode in a couple of minutes(Max 5 minutes).
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Preset Modes (Resolution)

Display Modes (Resolution)
720 x 400 31.468 70 -/+
640 x 480 31.469 60 -/-
640 x 480 37.500 75 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60 +/+
800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+
832 x 624 49.725 75 -/-
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1366 x 768 47.712 60 +/+ Recommend Mode
Horizontal Frequency(kHz)
Vertical Frequency(Hz)
Polarity(H/V)

Indicator

Mode LED Color
On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode Off
White
Blinking White
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name LG
Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Address 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs,
NJ 07632
Telephone (201)266-2215
The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.
MODEL
SERIAL
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