LG 20M37AA-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

20M37AA

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-

ING

23 SPECIFICATIONS

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 - DUAL DISPLAY

20 - DUAL WEB

23 20M37AA

24 Preset Modes (Resolution)

24 Indicator

25 PROPER POSTURE

25 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

21 TROUBLESHOOTING

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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(Owner's Manual) /

Card

D-SUB Cable

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Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter

( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country )

Stand Body

Stand Base

CAUTION

Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.

Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade

of product functions.

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Parts and buttons

Power Indicator

Lighting On: Turned on

Lighting Off: Turned off

(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

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.

Attach the

Tighten the screw to the right with a coin.

Stand Body Stand Base

to the monitor set.

Detaching the Stand Base

Place the Monitor set with the screen side

down on a flat and cushioned surface.

Pull out the from the monitor set.

Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Pull out the

Stand Body

Stand Base

and

Stand Base

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Stand Body

Stand Base

Stand Body

Stand Base

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Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright

position on a table.

Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

10 cm

Press (Power) button on the bottom switch

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

to a wall outlet.

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 10 cm 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.

10 cm

Model

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4

20M37AA

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then move

or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or

slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use only an authorized LG wall mount and

contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. Do not over tighten the screws as this may

cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. Use only screws and wall mounts that meet the

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

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

standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit will include an installation

manual and necessary parts. The wall mount bracket is optional. You can

obtain additional accessories from your local dealer. The length of screws may differ depending

on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length. For more information, refer to the instructions

supplied with the wall mount.

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USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.

*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

connector for Macintosh

Mac adapter

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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USING THE MONITOR SET

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CAUTION

Connect the signal input cable

and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with your

finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the

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,

the screen may flicker. This is normal. Some red, green, or blue spots may appear

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.

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.

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.

Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

Select

(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, DUAL DISPLAY, DUAL WEB menus.(See p.18~20)

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.

20M37AA: 1366 x 768

(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks red.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

Customizing Settings

Menu Settings

Press

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

OSD.

buttons.

Select the "

Next Menu

" button to enter the more

option settings.

Select

EXIT

to leave the OSD menu.

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

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

buttons to reset immediately.

, ►

◄

Menu > Next Menu Description

Picture

Color Gamma

Display Horizontal

Others Language

Sharpness

Color Temp

Vertical

Clock

Phase

Power Indicator

To adjust the clearness of the screen .

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

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

OSD.

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Select the "

option settings.

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.

Select

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

bypressingthe▼button.

To adjust the clearness of the screen.

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Color

Press

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

OSD.

Select the "

option settings.

Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼

buttons.

Select

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

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

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

OSD.

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Select the "

option settings.

Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼

buttons.

Select

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

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

Select the "

Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼

Select

Each option is explained below.

Language

Power Indicator

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

to display the

option settings.

buttons.

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

Menu > Next Menu > Others Description

OSD.

Next Menu

Others

bypressingthe►button.

Others

EXIT

to leave the OSD menu.

" button to enter the more

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.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

FUNC. Setting

SMART ENERGY SAVING

Press

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.

Select

Each option is explained below.

SMART ENERGY SAVING Description

High

Low

Off Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .

SMART ENERGY SAVING:

FUNC.

display the

button.

upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow

( ) button.

button on the bottom of the Monitor set to

FUNC.

OSD.

SMART ENERGY SAVING

EXIT

to leave the OSD menu.To return to the

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.

bypressingthe▼

NOTE

Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel

vendor.If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source. If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and

Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off.

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Picture Mode

Press

FUNC.

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

FUNC.

OSD.

CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

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Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.

Select

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

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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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

* Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme.

DUAL DISPLAY

Press

Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.

Select

Each option is explained below.

Clone By selecting Clone,user can use secondary monitor as done mode of primary monitor.

Extended By selecting Extended,user can use secondary monitor as extended mode of primary

Off If select Off,DUAL DISPLAY is off.

* Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme.

FUNC.

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

to display the

upper menu or set other menu items, use the up

arrow ( ) button.

DUAL DISPLAY Description

FUNC.

OSD.

DUAL DISPLAY

EXIT

to leave the OSD menu.To return to the

bypressingthe►button.

bypressingthe▼button.

monitor.

DUAL WEB

Press

FUNC.

to display the

button on the bottom of the Monitor set

FUNC.

OSD.

Select

Enter to

 Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►buttons.

Select

Each option is explained below.

On Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half. Help to arrange and move

Off If select Off,DUAL WEB is off.

DUAL WEB

EXIT

upper menu or set other menu items, use the up

arrow ( ) button.

DUAL WEB Description

bypressingthe►button.

bypressingthe▼button.

to leave the OSD menu.To return to the

windowson screen. Help user to control dividedwindows ratio.

NOTE

When monitor goes to power saving mode with pc saving option-> Pressing any button -> OSD

appear and user should press dual button -> User can bring back to normal mode.

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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

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

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

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 the display driver CD (or

diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the

driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. yMake sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.

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SPECIFICATIONS

20M37AA

Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCDAnti-Glare coating

Pixel Pitch 0.317 mm x 0.307mm (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

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

Weight 2.2 kg

Tilt Range -5° to 20°

Environmental conditions

Stand Base Attached ( ). Detached (O)

Power cord Wall-outlet type

On Mode : 16 W(Typ.) (ENERGY STAR® standard)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W

0.8 A

Type ADS-40SG-19-3 19025G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPG-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-40FSG-19 19025GPB-2, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type LCAP21, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26-A, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26-E, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26-I, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE or Type LCAP26-B, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE

OUTPUT: 19 V

With Stand 46.3 cm x 35.7 cm x 16.8 cm

Without Stand 46.3 cm x 28.7 cm x 5.7 cm

Operating Temperature Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature Storage Humidity

1.3 A

10°C to 35 °C 10 % to 80 %

-20°C to 60 °C 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing

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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 ENERGY STAR® test standard.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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 Red

Sleep Mode Blinking Red

Off Mode Off

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PROPER POSTURE

Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

Adjust the

Monitor set and

your posture to

allow you to view

images at the

optimal viewing

angle.

Place your hands

gently on the

keyboard, keeping

your arms bent at

the elbows and

horizontally outright.

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Adjust the location of the Monitor set to avoid it reflecting light.

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: LG Model : 20M37AA Responsible Party: LG Electronics Inc. Address : 1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534

*above information is only for USA FCC Regulatory

Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future reference. 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