LG M3704C, M4225C, 32VS10MN, 42VS10MN, 47VS10MN Owner's Manual

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MONITOR SIGNAGE

MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS

M3704C
M4225C

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Licenses 3
Accessories 4
Connecting the Speakers 5
Portrait Mode 6
Using the Remote Control 7
Part Names and Functions 9
Connecting to External Devices 10

Connecting to Your PC .......................................................................................................10

Using the LAN ......................................................................................................................12

Daisy Chaining Set ..............................................................................................................13

VESA FDMI Wall Mounting .................................................................................................14

Video Input ...........................................................................................................................15

Component Input (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) ..........................................16

HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) ......................................................................17

User Menus 18

Screen Adjustment Options ..............................................................................................18

OSD Menu ............................................................................................................................20

Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) .........................................................................21

Adjusting the Screen Automatically .................................................................................21

Adjusting Screen Color ......................................................................................................22

Adjusting Audio ...................................................................................................................28

Adjusting the Timer.............................................................................................................29

Selecting Options ...............................................................................................................30

Screen Tiling Options .........................................................................................................32

USB Options ........................................................................................................................34

Troubleshooting 48
Specifications 51
Controlling Multiple Set A1

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Licenses

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays
DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered
in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to
vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or
its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668;
7,515,710; 7,519,274

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of the set. New
optional accessories may be added periodically.

❖

Optional accessories (purchased separately) may vary depending on the model.

❖

Note that optional accessories may look different from those shown here.

Thank you for your purchase. Check to make sure that the accessories shown immediately below have been
included with your set.

❖

Note that the accessories may look different from those shown here.

Speaker Kit

❖

Applicable only for models that support the speakers.

Remote Control
/ Batteries

CD-ROM / Cards

D-Sub Signal
Cable

Speaker(2)

Screws (4)
/ Cable (2)

Power Cable

Cable holder/Cable tie

They may not
be available
in some areas
or for some
models.

Included Accessories

Separately Purchased Accessories

Accessories

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Connecting the Speakers

Attach the speakers to the set using screws as shown below. Then, connect the
speaker cable.

When the speakers are installed.

*Connect the input terminal with the
proper color match.

Remove the paper.

Cable holder

After installing your speakers, use holders and cable ties to organize the speaker
cables.

* This feature is not available on all models.

Cable ties

* This feature is not available on all models.

- Only on some models.

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Portrait Mode

"When installing in portrait mode, rotate the set clockwise."

- Only on some models.

< Only M4225C >

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Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons

1

2

5

3

4

7

6

9

8

13

12

11

10

P
A
G
E

INPUT

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

ARC

ON

OFF



. , !



ABC



DEF



GHI



JKL



MNO



PQRS



TUV



1/a/A



- * #

WXYZ

CLEAR

OK

S.MENU

MONITOR

PSM

AUTO

MUTE

BRIGHT

NESS

MENU

ID

BACK

TILE

ON

OFF

EXIT

POWER

1

2

5

4

7

6

9

8

13

12

11

10

3

On / Off Button

- Switches the set on from standby or off to
standby.

MONITOR On / Off Button

- Turns off the monitor and then turn it back on.

Number and Letter Buttons

- Type numbers.

- It is not available to use Alphabet.

1/a/A Button

- It is not available to use this function.

Volume Up/Down Button

- Adjusts the volume.

PSM Button

- Selects the Picture Status mode.

MUTE Button

- Switches the sound on or off.

MENU Button

- Selects a menu.

- Clears all on-screen displays and returns to
monitor viewing from any menu.

Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons

- Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus
an d adjust th e sy stem setting s t o your
preference.

OK Button

- Accepts your selection or displays the
current mode.

BACK Button

- Allows the user to move return one step in an
interactive application.

ID ON/OFF Button

- When the number of input ID is equal to the
number of ID Mode, you can control the monitor
which you want in the multi display condition.

USB Menu Control Buttons

- Adjusts the USB menu (Photo List, Music
List and Movie List).

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ENERGY SAVING Button

- Adjusts the Energy Saving mode of the set.

INPUT Select Button

Accesses the Input Signal Window.
Selects the signal type you want using < >.

CLEAR Button

- It is not available to use this function.

ARC Button

- Selects the Aspect Ratio mode.

BRIGHTNESS Button

- Adjusts brightness by pressing Up and Down.

- In USB mode, the OSD menu has the Page
function to move to the next file list.

AUTO Button

- Automatically adjusts picture position and

minimizes image instability (RGB input only).

S.MENU Button (SuperSign Menu Key)

- It is not available to use this function.

EXIT Button

- Clears all on-screen displays and returns to set

normal viewing from any menu.

TILE Button

- Selects the TILE mode.

Using the Remote Control

1. Slide off the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries with correct polarity ( + / - ).

3. Close the battery cover.

4. To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions
in reverse.

• Dispose of used batteries accordance with local

regulations to prevent environmental pollution.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

14

15

16

18

19

17

20

21

22

P
A
G
E

INPUT

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

ARC

ON

OFF



. , !



ABC



DEF



GHI



JKL



MNO



PQRS



TUV



1/a/A



- * #

WXYZ

CLEAR

OK

S.MENU

MONITOR

PSM

AUTO

MUTE

BRIGHT

NESS

MENU

ID

BACK

TILE

ON

OFF

EXIT

POWER

14

15

18

16

19

17

20

21

22

AAA Type

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

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Part Names and Functions

Rear View

* LINE OUT
A terminal that is used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (amp).
Check the connecting terminal of the PC sound card before connecting. If the Audio Out of the PC
sound card only has a Speaker Out jack, reduce the PC volume. If the Audio Out of the PC sound card
supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using the card jumper of the program
(refer to your sound card's manual).

* The set image in the user's guide may be different from the actual image.

Power Connector
Connect the power cord.

RS-232C Serial Ports

RGB, HDMI/DVI Ports

HDMI supports high definition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD
signals.

PC Sound Jack

Connect the audio cable to the LINE OUT* jack of the PC sound card.

Component, AV Ports

USB Port

LAN Port

Speaker Ports

1

2

4

3

6

5

8

7

1 2

43 65 87

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Check that the computer, monitor and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the
signal input cable.

Connecting with a D-Sub Signal Input Cable.
Connecting with an HDMI-DVI Signal Input Cable (not included)
* When HDMI PC is used, a compatibility problem may occur.

MAC

Macintosh Adapter (not included)
Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adapter
that uses a different signaling system is available on the market.

Connecting to External Devices

Connect the power cord.

PC

PC/MAC

PC

PC

Rear back of the set.

Rear back of the set.

Rear back of the set.

Connect the Audio cable.

(not included)

(not included)

* Use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, HDMI-DVI cable) with ferrite cores

to maintain standard compliance with your set.

Connecting to Your PC

1

2

3

B.

B.

A.

A.

Rear back of the set.

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Select an input signal.
Press INPUT on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

• Connecting two computers.

Connect the signal cables (HDMI-DVI and D-Sub) to each computer.
Press INPUT on the remote control to select the computer to use.

• Connect to a grounded power outlet directly on the wall or on a grounded power strip.

Note

Press Power.

Turn on the PC.

Connecting with a D-Sub Signal Input Cable.

• Select RGB: 15-pin D-Sub analog signal.

Connecting with an HDMI to DVI Signal Input Cable.

• Select HDMI/DVI: DVI Digital signal or HDMI Digital signal.

Connecting to External Devices

INPUT → < > → OK

2.

1.

B.

A.

4

5

INPUT → ◄ ► → AUTO/SET

Input List

AV Component

RGB

HDMI/DVI

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

On/Off button

< M4225C >

On/Off button

< M3704C >

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• Using a LAN establishes communication between your PC and the set and enables

use of the OSD menus on the PC as well as the set.

Note

Connecting to External Devices

Connect the LAN cable as shown below.

Connect the LAN cable and install the eZ-Net Manager program on the CD-ROM.
For more information about the program, please refer to the eZ-Net Guide on the included
CD-ROM.

Connect PC to Monitor.

Using a Router (Switch).

PC

Set

Set

LAN

PC

LAN

Switch

Using the Internet.

PC

Set

Network

LAN

Using the LAN

1

2

B.A.

C.

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Using RGB Input

Using AV Input

To use different set connected to each other, connect one end of the signal input cable
(15-pin D-Sub signal cable) to the RGB OUT connector of set 1 and connect the other
end to the RGB IN connector of other set.

Connecting to External Devices

Set 1

Set 1

Set 2

Set 2

Set 3

Set 3

Set 4

15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable

PC

Daisy Chaining Set

Video

PC

BNC Cable
(not included)

Audio Cable
(not included)

• The number of set that can be connected to one output may vary depending on signal

status and cable loss. If the signal status is good, and there is no cable loss, it is pos­sible to connect up to 9 set. If you want to connect more than nine, a distributor is
recommended.

Note

B.

A.

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Kensington Security Slot

The set is equipped with a Kensington Security System

connector on the back panel. The cable and lock are

available separately and are not sold by LG. For more info,

visit http://www.kensington. com.

This set supports a VESA FDMI compliant mounting interface. These mounts are
purchased separately and are not available from LG. Refer to the instructions
included with your wall mount for more info.

Connecting to External Devices

VESA FDMI Wall Mounting

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the

installation instructions.

WARNING

Optional Installer Remote Control for model No. Series M4225C/M3704C

There is an optional Installer remote control available for the M4225C/M3704C Models. The
installer remote control is NOT included with the apparatus.

Wall Mounting Bracket

(AP-WX60)

Option Extras

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Connecting to External Devices

Connecting with a BNC Cable

• Select AV.

Connect the video cable as shown below and then connect the power cord (see page 10).

Connecting with a BNC Cable

• Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

BNC Cable
(not included)

Set

VCR/DVD Receiver

Select an input signal.
Press INPUT on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

Audio Cable
(not included)

Video Input

INPUT → < > → OK

1

2

INPUT → ◄ ► → AUTO/SET

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

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• Select Component.

Connect the AV cable as shown in the below figure, then connect the power cord (see page 10).

• Connect the input terminal with the matching color.

BNC Cable
(not included)

HDTV Receiver

Select an input signal.
Press INPUT on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

Audio Cable
(not included)

Connecting to External Devices

Note:

- Some devices may require HDCP in order to display HD signals.

- Component doesn't support HDCP.

Component Input (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)

INPUT → < > → OK

1

2

Set

INPUT → ◄ ► → AUTO/SET

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

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Connect the AV cable as shown below and connect the power cord (see page 10).

RCA-PC
Audio Cable

(not included)

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

HDMI-DVI
Signal Cable

(not included)

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

Select an input signal.
Press INPUT on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

HDMI Signal Cable
(not included)

Connecting to External Devices

Connecting with an HDMI-DVI Signal Input Cable or an HDMI Signal Input Cable.

• Select HDMI/DVI.

HDMI supports high definition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals.

Note: Dolby Digital is not supported.

HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)

INPUT → < > → OK

1

2

Set

Set

INPUT → ◄ ► → AUTO/SET

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

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User Menus

Screen Adjustment Options

Turns the set on/off.

This Indicator lights up green when the set is operating
normally (on mode). If the set is in sleep mode (Energy
Saving), the indicator color changes to amber.

On/Off Button

◄ ►

Adjusts the

volume.

▼ ▲ Adjusts up and down.

Shows/hides the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.

MENU Button

Selects an icon or adjusts the setting in the OSD menu.

OSD Select /

Adjust Button

Power Indicator

Volume

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1

2

3

4

6 3 4 5 1

7

2

2

7

< M4225C >< M3704C >

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User Menus

The sensor from which the set receives signals from the
remote control.

Screen Adjustment Options

[For PC Analog signal]

AUTO/SET Button

AV Composite Video
Component HDTV, DVD
RGB 15-pin D-Sub analog signal
HDMI/DVI Digital signal

- Toggles between inputs

INPUT

Button

IR Receiver

Auto in progress

5

7

6

INPUT → ◄ ► → AUTO/SET

[When XGA Mode is active and

1920 x 1080 is selected]

Auto in progress
For optimal display change
resolution to 1920 x 1080

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI

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OSD Menu

Note

OSD (On-Screen Display)

• The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it

provides graphical menu representation.

User Menus

Icon Function Description

Adjusts the audio.

Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color to your preference.

Adjusts the screen status according to conditions.

Adjusts the timer.

Adjusts tile options.

Adjusts USB options.

Picture

Audio

Option

Time

Tile

USB

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User Menus

Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display)

•

Use the remote control to adjust the OSD.

Adjusting the Screen Automatically

Press AUTO/SET (AUTO on the remote Control) when viewing a
PC analog signal. The optimal screen settings will be selected
that suit the current mode. If adjustments are not satisfactory,
adjust the screen manually.

Pops up

the menu

screen

Move where

you want to

adjust

Move where

you want to

adjust

Select a

menu list

Select a

menu icon

Adjust the status

Save

adjustment

Exit from the

menu screen.

Auto in progress

MENU

➩ ➩ ➩ ➩

➩ ➩ ➩

Press MENU to bring up the OSD.

To access a control, use ∧∨.

To access a control, use ∧∨.

When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press OK.

When the list you want becomes highlighted, press OK.

Use ∧∨< > to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing OK.

Exit the OSD by pressing EXIT.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

[When XGA Mode is active and

1920 x 1080 is selected]

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User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Aspect Ratio

To select the image size of the screen.

16:9:

Widescreen mode.

Just Scan:

Displays the full signal data without cropping any of the image.

(*This menu is activated only in 720p,1080p,1080i (HDMI/DVI-DTV, Component mode)

Original:

The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original signal and is set by the program being
watched.

4:3:

Selects a 4:3 aspect ratio image.

1:1: The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. Used in PC mode (only HDMI/ DVI PC, RGB PC).
14:9:

14:9 programs are viewed normally in 14:9 with black bars added to the top and bottom.

4:3 programs are magnified on the top/bottom and left/right sides.

Zoom:

4:3 programs are magnified until they fill the 16:9 screen. The top and bottom will be cut off.

Cinena Zoom 1:

Choose Cinema Zoom when you wish the picture to be altered, both horizontally
extended and vertically cropped. This is a good compromise between signal
alteration and screen coverage.

Full Wide:

When the set receives a wide screen signal, it causes you to adjust the picture

horizontally or vertically, in linear proportion, to fill the entire screen.

H - 80

AV

HDMI / DVI

RGB

Component

ARC

MODE

16 : 9
Just Scan
Original
4 : 3
1 : 1
14 : 9
Zoom
Cinema Zoom 1
Full Wide

Move

OK

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

16:9
Just scan
Original
4:3
14:9
Zoom
Cinena Zoom 1
Full Wide

16:9

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Move

OK

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

ꕫ Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

Energy Saving : Off

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Energy Saving

Off

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Off

The screen brightness adjusting menu helps you save energy.

Level: 4 screen brightness levels are available.

- Off: 100% light

- Level 1: 80% light

- Level 2: 60% light

- Level 3: 40% light

• If the 'Picture Mode' is set to 'Cinema', the 'Energy saving' mode is disabled.

Note

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Adjusting Screen Color

User Menus

Picture Mode

Move

OK

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

Picture Mode : Standard

Vivid

Standard

Cinema

Sport

Game

Expert 1

Expert 2

Standard

The picture mode menu toggles between screen presets.

Standard: This is the optimum viewing condition for general users.
Vivid: Displays a sharp image.
Cinema: This mode optimizes video for watching movies.
Sport: This mode emphasizes dynamic video and primary colors (e.g. white, uniforms,

grass, sky blue, etc.) by realizing the optimal image settings for sports.

Game: This is the mode for fast response speeds for video games.
Expert1,2 : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.

Note

• If the 'Picture Mode' setting in the Picture menu is set to Vivid, Standard, Cinema,

Sport or Game, the subsequent menus will be automatically set.

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User Menus

Move

OK

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard (User)

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

• Backlight 70

Picture Mode

Adjusting Screen Color

Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of LCD panel.
Contrast: Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Sharpness: Adjusts the clearness of the screen.

(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)
Color: Adjusts the color.
(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)
Tint: Adjusts the tint.
(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)

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User Menus

Move

OK

PICTURE

▲

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

• Tint 0

• Advanced Control

• Picture Reset

Screen

• Advanced Control

High

Medium

High

Medium

High

Off

Color Temperature

Dynamic Contrast

Dynamic Color

Noise Reduction

Gamma

Black Level

Film Mode

Close

◄ Medium ►

Adjusting Screen Color

Advanced Control

Color Temperature: Color Settings

Cool: Slightly purple temperature.
Medium: Slightly blue temperature.
Warm: Slightly red temperature.

Dynamic Contrast: Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the

reflection. (This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/
DVI(DTV).)

Dynamic Color: Adjusts the color of the reflection automatically to reproduce natural colors as

closely as possible. (This function can be used only under AV, Component and
HDMI/DVI(DTV).)

Noise Reduction: Removes noise up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.

(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)
Gamma: Sets your own gamma value.
On the set, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma

values display high contrast images.

Black Level: Adjusts the contrast and the brightness using the black level of the screen (function

works in the following modes: AV, Component, HDMI-DTV).

Low: The reflection of the screen gets darker.

High: The reflection of the screen gets brighter.
Film Mode: When you watch a movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance

(function works in the following modes: AV, Component 480i/576i/1080i, HDMI/DTV
480i/576i/1080i).

White Balance: Adjusts the overall color of the screen to your preferences (function works in the

following modes - Expert 1, Expert 2 Picture mode).

Color Management System: This is an expert tool used to make adjustments by using test

patterns. This does not affect other colors but can be used to
selectively adjust the 6 color areas (red/green/blue/cyan/magenta/
yellow). Color differences may not be distinct even when you
make general adjustments for video (function works in the
following modes: Expert 1, Expert 2 Picture mode).

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User Menus

Move

OK

PICTURE

▲

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

• Tint 0

• Advanced Control

• Picture Reset

Screen

• Picture Reset

Move

OK

PICTURE

▲

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

• Tint 0

• Advanced Control

• Picture Reset

Screen

Screen

Adjusting Screen Color

Returns Picture Mode to the default factory
settings.

Picture Reset

Screen

Adjusts the screen video.

Resolution: Displays a normal picture and matches the resolution of RGB mode and PC mode.

This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode.

Auto Config. (RGB input only): Automatically adjusts the screen

position, clock and phase. This function is available for analog signals only.

Position: Moves the screen position.
Size: Adjusts the size of the screen.
Phase: Adjusts the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise

and clear or sharpen the image of characters. This function is available for analog
signals only.

Reset: Returns Manual config. to the default factory settings.

1024 x 768
1280 x 768
1360 x 768
1366 x 768

Resolution ►

Auto Config.

Position

Size

Phase

Reset

Prev.

Move

SCREEN

1024 x 768