LG Electronics L4200A User Manual

L4200A

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P/NO. : 3828TUL227B(0407-REV03)
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Color Monitor

Please read this manual carefully before

operating your set.

Retain it for future reference.

Record model number and serial number of the set.

See the label attached on the back cover and quote this

information to your dealer when you require service.

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Safety Precautions
Accessories
Using the Remote Control
Connecting the Speakers - Optional
Name and Function of the Parts
Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the VCR/DVD
Connecting the DVD/HDTV
Connecting AV Outputs

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Selecting and Adjustment the Screen

Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
OSD Menu
How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen

When Connected to your PC

Adjusting Screen Color
Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position
Adjusting the audio function
Selecting the Options

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode(Multiple Screen) Functions

When Watching VCR/DVD/HDTV

Adjusting Screen Image
Adjusting the audio function
Selecting the Options

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode(Multiple Screen) Functions

Controlling the Multiple Monitors

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A19
A20

A21

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A22
A23

A24

A27

A27
A28
A29
A30

A33

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Installation

and

Connection

Input

Selection

and Tracking

Miscellaneous

Table of Contents

ENGLISH

is a trademark of SRS Labs,Inc.
technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs,Inc.

A1

Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the monitor.

Precautions in installing the Monitor

If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged

If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of
accident or death.

Keep away from heat sources like electrical heaters.

- Electrical shock, fire, malfunction or deformation may occur.

Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of the reach of children.

- Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed by mistake, force the patient to vomit and visit the
nearest hospital. Additionally, vinyl packing can cause suffocation. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not put heavy objects on the monitor or sit upon it.

- If the monitor collapses or is dropped, you may be injured. Children must pay particular attention.

Do not leave the power or signal cable unattended on the pathway.

- The passerby can falter, which can cause electrical shock, fire, product breakdown or injury.

Install the monitor in a neat and dry place.

- Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.

If you can smell smoke or other odors or hear a strange sound unplug the power cord and contact the
service center.

- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur.

If you dropped the monitor or the case is broken, turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord.

- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service
center.

Do not drop metallic objects such as coins, hair pins, chopsticks or wire into the monitor, or inflammable
objects such as paper and matches. Children must pay particular attention.

- Electrical shock, fire or injury can occur. If a foreign object is dropped into the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the service center.

Make sure the monitor ventilation hole is not blocked. Install the monitor in a suitably wide place (more

than 10cm from the wall)

- If you install the monitor too close to the wall, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat.

Do not block the ventilation hole of the monitor by a tablecloth or curtain.

- The monitor can be deformed or fire can break out due to overheating inside the monitor.

Install the monitor on a flat and stable place that has no risk of dropping the monitor.

- If the monitor is dropped, you may be injured or the monitor may be broken.

Install the monitor where no EMI occurs.

Keep the monitor away from direct sunlight.

- The monitor can be damaged.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Warning

Caution

Caution

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Electrical Power Related Precautions

Make sure to connect the power cable to the grounded current.

- You may be electrocuted or injured.

Use the rated voltage only.

- The monitor can be damaged, or you may be electrocuted.

During a thunder or lightning storm, unplug the power cable or signal cable.

- You may be electrocuted or a fire can break out.

Do not connect several extension cords, electrical appliances or electrical heaters to a single outlet. Use a
power bar with a grounding terminal designed for exclusive use with the computer.

- A fire can break out due to overheating.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Additionally, it the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dry
the power plug completely or wipe dust off.

- You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.

If you don’t intend to use the monitor for a long time, unplug the power cable from the monitor.

- Covering dust can cause a fire, or insulation deterioration can cause electric leakage, electric shock or fire.

Fix the power cable completely.

- If the power cable is not fixed completely, a fire can break out.

Hold the plug when pulling out the power cable. Do not bend the power cord with excessive force or put
heavy objects on the power cord.

- The power line can be damaged, which may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not insert a conductor (like a metal chopstick) into one end of the power cable while the other end is
connected to the input terminal on the wall. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after
plugging into the wall input terminal.

- You may be electrocuted.

Do not unplug the power cord while the monitor is in use.

- Electrical shock can damage the monitor.

Warning

Caution

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Precautions in Moving the Monitor

Warning

Make sure to turn off the monitor.

- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged.

Make sure to remove all cables before moving the monitor.

- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged.

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Safety Precautions

Caution

Precautions in Using the Monitor

Warning

Do not put or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

- There is a danger of explosion or fire due careless handling of the inflammable substances.

When cleaning the brown tube surface, unplug the power cord and scrub with soft cloth to prevent
scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth.

- The water can sink into the monitor, which can cause electric shock or serious malfunction.

Take a rest from time to time to protect your vision.

Keep the monitor clean at all times.

Take a comfortable and natural position when working with a monitor to relax the muscles.

Take a regular break when working with a monitor for a long time.

Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or pen, or make a
scratch on it.

Keep the proper distance from the monitor.

- Your vision may be impaired if you look at the monitor too closely.

Set the appropriate resolution and clock by referring to the User’s Manual.

- Your vision can be impaired.

Use authorized detergent only when cleaning the monitor. (Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol.)

- Monitor can be deformed.

The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.

Caution

Do not shock the monitor when moving it.

- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged

Do not dispose the product-packing box. Use it when you move.

Make the panel face forward and hold it with both hands to move.

- If you drop the monitor, the damaged monitor can cause electric shock or fire. Contact with the service center for
repair.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the monitor at your own discretion.

- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.

- Contact the service center for check, calibration or repair.

Do not spray water on the monitor or scrub with an inflammable substance (thinner or benzene). Fire or

electric shock accident can occur

Keep the monitor away from water.

- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.

On Disposal

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Speaker kit / Screws

(Applicable only for models
that support the speakers)

Remote Controller/
Batteries (AAA x 2)

Diskette/User's

Guide/Cards

Power Cord

Audio Cable (PC)

Monitor

OR

Desktop Stand Type

Free Mount Type

Please check the accessories in the product package.
* The monitor and the accessories can be different from the figures shown here.

15-pin D-Sub Signal

Cable

DVI-D Signal Cable

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Accessories

Optional

Wall-mount Rack

Please refer to the enclosed "Installation Guide" when
installing the wall-mount rack.

This manual provides a separate description for cases 1 and 2, depending on
the type of AV option board selected (an optional product).

Note

Video

Video

[Case 1]

AV Option Board

[Case 2]

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Power On/Off Button

BRT.W

*

•

Input Select Button

•

AV Button

(See next page)

Sleep Button

When watching AV/DVD/HDTV

-

The monitor will be automatically turned
off after a certain period of time.
Press this button repetitively to select an
appropriate time duration

*

There is not a function
which is supported

•

Menu Button

•

Exit Button

Auto Button

PC: Automatic adjustment function

(Operational for the analog signal only)

Check Button

Sound Mode Select

Select the sound mode

: MONO/STEREO

Video Operation Button

Applicable for LG products only

Volume Button

Mute button

Using the Remote Control

Name of the Remote Controller Buttons

There is not a function

which is supported

PSM Button

When watching AV/DVD/HDTV

- Automatically adjusts the image.
Press this button repetitively to set
the intended screen. (See A27)

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*

BRT.W

1. PIP (Picture in Picture) Button

The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button.
: SMALL -> LARGE -> OFF

2. POP (Picture out Picture) Button

The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button.
: POP ON -> PBP(FULL) -> PBP(4:3) -> OFF

If you press the button once,
the following Input Signal
Window will appear. Select
the signal type you want

using the button.

This button will be enabled only
when you selected the AV signal.
The signal type will be changed
with the following order. Set the
signal type you want.

[Case 1]

POP ON PBP (FULL) PBP (4:3)

PIP

•

Input Select Button

•

AV Button

[Case 1]
CVBS S-Video SCART1 SCART 2

[Case 2]
CVBS S-Video COMPONENT1

COMPONENT2

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

SCART 1

SCART 2

[Case 2]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

Case 1 / Case 2

Different descriptions are applicable depending on the type of AV option board selected (an optional
product).

Note

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<Table of PIP/POP/PBP Function Support>

SWAP

SWAP

When 'Input Signal 1' comes on in the main screen, only 'Input Signal 2' can be displayed on the sub-screen. On
the contrary, if the main screen displays 'Input Signal 2', the sub-screen can display 'Input Signal 1' only. You can
swap 'Input Signal 1' and 'Input Signal 2' using the SWAP button.

1. Take out the battery cap.

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

3. Close the battery cap.

• You can use a remote controller 7 meter distance and 30 degree (left/right)
within the receiving unit scope.

• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent environmental pollution.

Inserting batteries into remote controller.

3. Swap Button

You can swap the main screen and the sub-screen when the PIP/POP/PBP function is used.

PIP

POP

PBP

Using the Remote Control

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Connecting the Speakers - Optional

Use the screws to secure the speakers on the rear side of the monitor as shown in the below
figure.

* Applicable only for models that support the speakers

When the speaker is installed.

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Rear View

RS-232C Serial ports

PC signal inputs

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

AV Input ports

Connect the power cord

Back Cap

- Open the back cap before
you install the monitor.

IN

OUT

Video

Video

Name and Function of the Parts

*LINE OUT

A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that
the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of
PC sound card has only Speaker Out, 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 the Sound Card Manual).

[Case 1]

[Case 2]

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To arrange cables in order

Connecting the Monitor

1. Disassemble the stand cover. The cover may be easily disassembled by pressing down

on the base as shown in the figure.

2. After connecting the cables, correctly position the stand cover into the holes on the stand.

If securely connected, you will hear the latch click into place.

Stand cover

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IN

OUT

IN

OUT

First of all, see if the computer, monitor and the peripherals are turned off.
Then, connect the signal input cable.

When connecting with the DVI signal input cable.

When connecting with the DSub signal input cable. (IBM compatible PC)

When connecting with the DSub signal input cable. (Macintosh)

PC

PC

Rear side of the monitor.

MAC

Macintosh Adapter (not included)

Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible
adaptor is available in the market. (Different signaling system)

IN

OUT

Rear side of the monitor.

* When connecting to a

wall outlet.

Connecting the Monitor

Connect the power cord.

B

C

A

B

C

A

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When connecting with a DVI-D signal input cable.

• Select DVI DIGITAL: DVI-D digital signal.

When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable.

• Select DSUB ANALOG: 15-pin D-Sub analog signal

Select an input signal.
Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the input signal.
Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the monitor.

How to connect to two computers.

Connect the signal cables (DVI and D-Sub) to each computer.
Press the Input Select button in a remote controller to select the computer to use.

Directly connect to a grounded power outlet on the wall or a power bar with a ground
wire.

Note

Turn on power by pressing the power button on the monitor. If the system is not
powered up, check if the main power switch is in the 'on' position.

Turn on the PC.

Main Power Switch

Power button

B

A

B

A

[Case 1]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

SCART 1

SCART 2

[Case 2]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

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When connecting with an S-Video cable.

•

Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies.

IN

OUT

Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord
(See page A11).

Connecting the VCR/DVD

B

When connecting with an RCA cable.

•

Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. (Video – Yellow, Sound (left) – White,

Sound (right) – Red)

A

RCA Cable

(not included)

Red

White

Yellow

R

W

Y

Monitor

VCR/DVD

Video

RCA Cable

(not included)

Red

White

R

W

Monitor

VCR/DVD

S-Video Cable

(not included)

Video

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When connecting with an RCA cable.

•

Select VIDEO 1 (CVBS)

When connecting with an S-Video cable.

•

Select VIDEO 2 (S-Video)

When connecting with a SCART cable.

•

Select SCART 1 / SCART 2

Select an input signal.
Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the input signal. Or, press
the SOURCE button at the front side of the monitor.

B

C

A

When connecting with a SCART cable.

C

G

AUDIO

L

DR

Video

SCART Cable

(not included)

Monitor

VCR/DVD

[Case 1]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

SCART 1

SCART 2

Since the SCART1 terminal supports the component (RGB), connect to the SCART1
terminal if the component (RGB) function is supported by the DVD player.

Note

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Connecting the DVD/HDTV

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

Video

When connecting with a Component/audio cable.

•

Select COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT 2

Select an input signal.
Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the
input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the
monitor.

Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power
cord (See page A11).

•

Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

• Select the terminal that can be connected most easily among COMP-1 and COMP-2.

Monitor

DVD

HDTV Receiver

Red

Red

Blue

Green

White

Red

Red

Blue

Green

White

Audio Cable

(not included)

Component Cable

(not included)

[Case 2]

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Connect to the external device if you record the broadcasting.

When you set the input signal of the main screen as 'VIDEO1 (CVBS)', you can transmit the signal that you're
watching to the AV output terminal.

RCA Cable

(not included)

Red

White

Yellow

R

W

Monitor

VCR/DVD

Y

Connecting AV Outputs

Video

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Name of the Buttons in the Screen
Adjustment Unit

• Press the button to turn on the power. Press the button again to turn it off.

• This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally. If
the display is in DPM (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color
changes to amber.

Power Button

Power LED

• Adjust the volume.

• Use this button to directly control
brightness and contrast of the PC signal
(DSUB/DVI).

• Use this button to show/hide the OSD (On Screen Display) menu screen.

MENU Button

• Use the button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen.

OSD Select

Adjust Button

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

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Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit

[A] For DSUB signal

• Select the icon to adjust on the OSD screen.

• If you press the [AUTO/SELECT] button, automatic screen

adjustment will be started.

[B] Other signals that DSUB

• The current signal and mode information will be displayed.

AUTO/SELECT Button

•

OSD is locked

•

OSD is unlocked.

Use this button to lock/unlock OSD screen adjustment.

(Activated when pressed together longer than 5 seconds.)

DVI DIGITAL DVI digital signal
DSUB ANALOG 15-pin D-Sub analog signal
VIDEO1(CVBS) Composite video
VIDEO2(S-Video) S-Video
SCART 1/ 2 Composite
COMPONENT 1/ 2 YPbPr (YCbCr)

• Select the input signal

SOURCE Button

OSD Lock/Unlock Button

Menu button +

• The unit that receives the signal from the remote controller.

• Use this button to turn on/off the monitor.

Main Power Switch

[Case 1]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

SCART 1

SCART 2

[Case 2]

DVI DIGITAL

DSUB ANALOG

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

OSD Menu – When Connected to Your PC

Adjustment

Tracking

Audio

Setup

Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer.

Adjusts position of the screen, clock or phase.

Adjusts the audio function.

Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.

PIP/POP/PBP

Adjusts PIP/POP/PBP mode function.

Icon Function Description

Icon Function Description

OSD Menu – When Watching Video/DVD/HDTV

Video

Audio

Setup

PIP/POP/PBP

Adjusts PIP/POP/PBP mode function.

Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.

Adjusts the audio function.

Adjusts the screen video.

Channel Setup

Sets/Selects the channel. (available only when watching TV)

Note

OSD(On Screen Display)

The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides
graphical presentation.

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How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen

•

Use the remote controller to adjust the OSD screen.

How to adjust the screen automatically

You need to adjust the screen display when connecting the monitor to a
new computer or changing the mode. Refer to the following section to
set an optimal monitor screen.

Press the AUTO/SELECT button (AUTO button in a remote controller)
in the PC analog signal. Then, an optimal screen status will be selected
that fits into the current mode.

If adjustment is not satisfactory, you need to adjust screen position,
clock and phase in the OSD menu.

Pops up the

menu screen

Select a menu

icon

Select a menu icon

Adjust the status

Save

adjustment

Exit from the

menu screen.

Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.

To access a control, use the Buttons.

When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SET Button.

Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing the SET Button.

Exit the OSD by Pressing the EXIT Button.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position

Adjusting Screen Color

OSD Menu – When Connected to Your PC

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

Adjusting screen color. Press the button to display the
submenu for COLOR.

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

USER

RED
GREEN
BLUE

9300K/6500K

Selecting a factory setting color set.

• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.

• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.

Set your own color levels.

This function is suitable for analog signal input only. This button
is for the automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock and
phase.

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.

To move image left or right.

To move image up or down.

AUTO

CLOCK

PHASE

H POSITION

V POSITION

Note

When connected to your computer and the digital input signal (DVI-DIGITAL), only ADJUSTMENT,
AUDIO, SETUP and PIP/POP/PBP menu are enabled.
Other menu items will be automatically adjusted.

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

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The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically
depending on the video type that you're currently watching.

• USER : Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings.

• FLAT : The most commanding and natural audio.

• MOVIE : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound.

• MUSIC : Select this option to enjoy the original sound when

listening to the music.

• SPORTS : Select this option to watch sports broadcasting.

To adjust uneven sound volumes across all channels or signals
automatically to the most appropriate level. To use this feature,
select ON.

Used to select mute ON(means sound off) and mute OFF(means
sound on).

Set the SRS WOW menu on.
The SRS WOW function plays back the mono or stereo sound
input with the dynamic surround effects. It will provide rich and
profound sound tone. If you set the SRS WOW on, bass/treble will
be automatically adjusted.

Use this function to balance sound from the left and right speakers.

To raises or lowers Bass level.

To raises or lowers Treble level.

SSM

AVL

MUTE

SRS WOW

BALANCE

BASS

TREBLE

Adjusting the audio function

Note

When connected to your computer and the 'SSM' setting in the audio menu is one of FLAT,
MOVIE, MUSIC or SPORTS, the available menus are AVL, MUTE and BALANCE.

A23

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

Selecting the Options

To choose the language in which the control names are
displayed.

To select the image size of the screen. (FULL/1:1)

To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen.
Press the button to display the submenu for OSD
POSITION.

LANGUAGE

IMAGE SIZE

OSD
POSITION

To adjust the transparency of the OSD menu screen.

Use this function to zoom in the screen. When you turn the monitor
off and on again, the default screen size will be restored.
Press the button to display the submenu for OSD
POSITION.

TRANSPARENCY

ZOOM

Use this function to reset the monitor to the factory default.
However, language selection will not be initialized.

RESET

Left
Right

Up
Down

Moving the OSD screen position horizontally.

Moving the OSD screen position vertically.

* If the zooming value is set to '0', vertical

and horizontal positioning cannot be
adjusted.

Note

When connected to your computer, the Zoom menu will be disabled if the screen size is 1:1 or
PIP/POP/PBP is in use.

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Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the PIP(PICTURE IN PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the PIP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PIP ON/OFF

PIP SOURCE

PIP SIZE

PIP IMAGE

To select an input signal for PIP.

To adjust the size of the PIP screen. (SMALL/LARGE)

To adjust the image of the PIP screen; Press the button to display the submenu
for PIP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. The
items of the sub-menu may vary depending on the type of the source.

To turn the PIP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PIP mode.

PIP SOUND

PIP SWAP

PIP POSITION Adjust the PIP screen position.
PIP CONTRAST Adjust PIP screen contrast.
PIP BRIGHTNESS Adjust PIP screen brightness.
PIP COLOR Adjust the PIP screen color.
PIP TINT To adjust the tint to desired level.

This function is available only in
NTSC broadcasting mode.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the POP(PICTURE OUT PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the POP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

POP ON/OFF

To select an input signal for POP.

To adjust the image of the POP screen; Press the button to display the submenu
for POP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

POP SOURCE

POP IMAGE

To turn the POP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in POP mode.

POP SOUND

POP SWAP

POP CONTRAST Adjust POP screen contrast.
POP BRIGHTNESS Adjust POP screen brightness.
POP COLOR Adjust the POP screen color.

POP TINT To adjust the tint to desired level.

This function is available only in
NTSC broadcasting mode.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

Note

The 'POP IMAGE' menu will be disabled if the POP screen input is a PC signal.

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Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the PBP(PICTURE BY PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the PBP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PBP ON/OFF

To select an input signal for PBP.

To adjust the size of the PBP screen. (FULL/4:3)

To adjust the image of the PBP screen; Press the button to display the submenu
for PBP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. The
items of the sub-menu may vary depending on the type of the source.

PBP SOURCE

PBP SIZE

PBP IMAGE

To turn the PBP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PBP mode.

PBP SOUND

PBP SWAP

PBP CONTRAST Adjust PBP screen contrast.
PBP BRIGHTNESS Adjust PBP screen brightness.
PBP COLOR Adjust the PBP screen color.

PBP TINT To adjust the tint to desired level.

This function is available only in
NTSC broadcasting mode.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

Note

The 'PBP IMAGE' menu will be disabled if the PBP screen input is a PC signal.

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

OSD Menu – When Watching VCR/DVD/HDTV

Adjusting Screen Image

The PSM function automatically adjusts the screen image
quality depending on the AV usage environment.

• USER : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.

• GAME : Select this option to enjoy dynamic image when

playing a game.

• STANDARD : The most general and natural screen display
status.

• DYNAMIC : Select this option to display with a sharp image.

• MILD : Select this option to display with a mild image.

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

To adjust the clearness of the screen.

To adjust the color to desired level.

To adjust the tint to desired level.

This function is available

only in NTSC broadcasting mode.

PSM

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT

Note

If the 'PSM' setting in the Video menu is set to GAME, STANDARD, DYNAMIC or MILD the
subsequent menus will be automatically set.

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ENGLISH

Adjusting the audio function

The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically
depending on the video type that you're currently watching.

• USER : Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings.

• FLAT : The most commanding and natural audio.

• MOVIE : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound.

• MUSIC : Select this option to enjoy the original sound when

listening to the music.

• SPORTS : Select this option to watch sports broadcasting.

To adjust uneven sound volumes across all channels or signals
automatically to the most appropriate level. To use this feature,
select ON.

Set the SRS WOW menu on.
The SRS WOW function plays back the mono or stereo sound
input with the dynamic surround effects. It will provide rich and
profound sound tone. If you set the SRS WOW on, bass/treble will
be automatically adjusted.

To select the audio mode.
: MONO/STEREO

Used to select mute ON(means sound off) and mute OFF(means
sound on).

Use this function to balance sound from the left and right speakers.

To raises or lowers Bass level.

To raises or lowers Treble level.

SSM

AVL

SRS WOW

SOUND

MUTE

BALANCE

BASS

TREBLE

Note

If the 'SSM' setting in the audio menu is one of FLAT, MOVIE, MUSIC or SPORTS, the available
menus are AVL, SOUND, MUTE and BALANCE. Other menu items will be automatically adjusted.

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

Selecting the Options

TRANSPARENCY

To choose the language in which the control names are
displayed.

To select the image size of the screen.
(FULL/4:3/SPECTACLE/1:1)

To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen.
Press the button to display the submenu for OSD
POSITION.

LANGUAGE

IMAGE
SIZE

OSD
POSITION

To adjust the transparency of the OSD menu screen.

Use this function to zoom in the screen. When you turn the monitor
off and on again, the default screen size will be restored.
Press the button to display the submenu for OSD
POSITION.

TRANS

-PARENCY

ZOOM

Use this function to reset the monitor to the factory default.
However, language selection will not be initialized.

You can assign a unique SET ID NO (name assignment) to each
monitor when several monitors are connected for display. Specify
the number (1 ~ 99) using the button and exit. Use the
assigned SET ID to individually control each monitor using the
Monitor Control Program.

RESET

SET ID

Left
Right

Up
Down

Moving the OSD screen position horizontally.

Moving the OSD screen position vertically.

* If the zooming value is set to '0', vertical

and horizontal positioning cannot be
adjusted.

Note

The 'ZOOM' menu will be disabled when the screen size is 4:3, spectacle or 1:1, or
PIP/POP/PBP is activated.

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ENGLISH

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the PIP(PICTURE IN PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the PIP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PIP ON/OFF

To select an input signal for PIP.

To adjust the size of the PIP screen. (SMALL/LARGE)

To adjust the image of the PIP screen; Press the button to display the submenu
for PIP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. The
items of the sub-menu may vary depending on the type of the source.

PIP SOURCE

PIP SIZE

PIP IMAGE

To turn the PIP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PIP mode.

PIP SOUND

PIP SWAP

PIP POSITION Adjust the PIP screen position.
PIP CONTRAST Adjust PIP screen contrast.
PIP BRIGHTNESS Adjust PIP screen brightness.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the POP(PICTURE OUT PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the POP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

POP ON/OFF

To select an input signal for POP.

To adjust the image of the POP screen; Press the button to display the submenu
for POP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

POP SOURCE

POP IMAGE

To turn the POP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in POP mode.

POP SOUND

POP SWAP

POP CONTRAST Adjust POP screen contrast.
POP BRIGHTNESS Adjust POP screen brightness.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

Note

The 'POP IMAGE' menu will be disabled if the POP screen input is video.

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ENGLISH

Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

To adjust the PBP(PICTURE BY PICTURE) of the screen

DVI DIGITAL

After selecting ON in the PBP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PBP ON/OFF

To select an input signal for PBP.

To adjust the size of the PBP screen. (FULL/4:3)

To adjust the image of the PBP screen; Press the button to display the submenu for
PBP IMAGE. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. The items of
the sub-menu may vary depending on the type of the source.

PBP SOURCE

PBP SIZE

PBP IMAGE

To turn the PBP sound on/off.

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PBP mode.

PBP SOUND

PBP SWAP

PBP CONTRAST Adjust PBP screen contrast.
PBP BRIGHTNESS Adjust PBP screen brightness.

* The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

The 'PBP IMAGE' menu will be disabled if the PBP screen input is video.

Note

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Connecting the cable

Connect the RS-232C cable

as shown in the picture.

* The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and monitor. You can

turn the monitor on/off, select an input source or adjust the OSD menu from your PC.

Baud Rate : 115200bps
Data Length : 8bits
Parity Bit : NONE
Stop Bit : 1bit
Flow Control : NONE

Use this method to connect several monitors to a single PC.
You can control several monitors at a time by connecting them to a single PC.

Communication Parameter

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

OUT

RS-232C Cable
(not included)

Monitor

PC

Controlling the Multiple Monitors

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ENGLISH

Commands Related with User Control

Auto Assign Address

1. Reset
(1) Send Command

(2) Reply from monitor

* No reply will be given for the "Reset" command.

* Set the checksum value to "00h" when adding all message contents.
* Wait about 50ms for a reply after issuing a command.

* Monitors assigned with an address will only respond and reply to commands that
specify its precise address.

* If no valid RS-232 command is received within three seconds, the command will
be reset.

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

06h 6Eh 00h F0h 00h

2. Assign Address
(1) Send Command

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

06h 6Eh 00h F2h xxh

(2) Reply from Monitor

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

6h 50h xxh F2h 00h

3. Presence Check

(1) Send Command

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

06h 6Eh xxh F7h 00h

(2) Reply from Monitor

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

06h 50h xxh F7h 00h

You can control several monitors at a time by connecting them to a single PC.

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Controlling the Multiple Monitors

FUNCTION

PARAMETER(HEX)

Value# 1(HEX) Value# 2 (HEX)

MAIN POWER ON/OFF 01h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

MAIN INPUT

DSUB ANALOG

DVI DIGITAL

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)
COMPONENT1/SCART1
COMPONENT2/SCART2

0Fh

00h 00h
00h 01h
00h 02h
00h 03h
00h 04h
00h 05h

SUB INPUT

DSUB ANALOG

DVI DIGITAL

VIDEO1(CVBS)

VIDEO2(S-Video)
COMPONENT1/SCART1
COMPONENT2/SCART2

USER

(COLOR TEMP.)

COLOR TEMP.

RED

GREEN

BLUE

9300K
6500K

USER

10h

00h 00h
00h 01h
00h 02h
00h 03h
00h 04h
00h 05h

PSM

USER

GAME

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

MILD

03h
04h
05h
06h
07h
08h
09h

0Ah

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT

02h

0Bh

00h 00h
00h 01h
00h 02h
00h 03h
00h 04h
00h 00h~64h
00h 00h~64h
00h 00h~64h
00h 00h~64h
00h 00h~64h
00h 00h
00h 00h
00h 00h
00h 37h~FFh
01h 37h~FFh
02h 37h~FFh

SSM

USER

FLAT
MOVIE
MUSIC

SPORTS

0Ch

00h 00h
00h 01h
00h 02h
00h 03h
00h 04h

(3) Parameter

(1) Send Command

01 23 4 56 7

Length Flag Address Command Parameter Value#1 Value#2 Checksum

08h 6Eh xxh 03h

(2) Reply from Monitor

01 23 4 5

Length Flag Address Command Value Checksum

06h 50h xxh 03h 00h

Miscellaneous Commands

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH 00h 00h

DEUTSCH 00h 01h

FRANÇAIS 00h 02h

ESPAÑOL 00h 03h

ITALIANO 00h 04h
KOREAN 00h 05h

AUTO ADJUST 22h 00h 00h

PHASE 23h 00h 0h~64h
CLOCK 24h 00h 00h~64h

OSD HOR. 25h 00h 00h~64h

OSD VER. 26h 00h 00h~64h

TRANSPARENCY 27h 00h 00h~0Fh

OSD LOCK 29h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

PIP SWAP 1Eh 00h 00h

RESET ALL 2Bh 00h 00h

ZOOM 35h 00h 00h~0Ah

FULL 00h 00H

4:3 00h 01H

FUNCTION

PARAMETER(HEX)

Value# 1(HEX) Value# 2 (HEX)

1Ch

1Dh

(3) Parameter ..........Continue

PBP SIZE

RIGHT/TOP 00h 00h

LEFT/TOP 00h 01h

LEFT/BOTTOM 00h 02h

RIGHT/BOTTOM 00h 03h

PIP POSITION

21h

+

SCALING

LANGUAGE

2Ah

PIP SIZE

1Bh

TREBLE 0Dh 00h 00h~14h

BASS 11h 00h 00h~14h

BALANCE 12h 00h 00h~20h

VOLUME 13h 00h 00h~64h

SRS WOW 14h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

MUTE 15h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

PIP ON/OFF 18h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

POP ON/OFF 19h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

PBP ON/OFF 1Ah 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON

LARGE 00h 00h
SMALL 00h 01h

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• Install the monitor driver, which is provided with
the monitor, or download it from the web site.
(http://www.lge.com)

• See if the plug&play function is supported by

referring to the video card user manual.

Did you install the driver?

'Unknown Monitor' message appears when the monitor is connected.

• See if the power cord is properly connected to the
outlet.

• See if the power switch is turned on.

• Adjust brightness ( ) and contrast ( ) again.

• If the monitor is in power saving mode, move the

mouse or press any key.

• The signal from the PC (video card) is out of the

vertical or horizontal frequency range of the
monitor. Adjust the frequency range by referring
to the Specifications in this manual.

* Maximum resolution

D-Sub : 1600x1200 @60Hz
DVI-D : 1360x768 @60Hz

• The signal cable between PC and monitor is not

connected. Check the signal cable.

• Press the 'SOURCE' menu in the remote

controller to check the input signal.

Is the monitor power cord
connected?

Does the power LED is turned on?

Power is on, power LED is green but
the screen appears extremely dark.

Does the power LED look yellow?

Does the 'OUT OF RANGE' message
appear?

Does the 'CHECK SIGNAL CABLE'
message appear?

No image is displayed

• The control locking function prevents unintentional
OSD setting change due to careless usage. To
unlock the controls, simultaneously press the Menu
button and

button for 5 seconds. (You cannot set
this function using the remote controller buttons. You
can set this function in the monitor only.)

The 'CONTROLS LOCKED' message
appears when pressing the Menu
button.

'CONTROLS LOCKED' message appears.

Troubleshooting

Note

* Vertical frequency: To enable the user to watch the monitor display, screen image should be changed tens of times

every second like a fluorescent lamp. The vertical frequency or refresh rate is the times of image display per second.
The unit is Hz.

* Horizontal frequency: The horizontal interval is the time to display one vertical line. When 1 is divided by the

horizontal interval, the number of horizontal lines displayed every second can be tabulated as the horizontal
frequency. The unit is kHz.

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ENGLISH

• D-Sub analog signal – Press the “AUTO” button in
the remote controller to automatically select the
optimal screen status that fits into the current
mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the
Position OSD menu.

• See if the video card resolution and frequency are
supported by the monitor. If the frequency is out of
range, set to the recommended resolution in the
Control Panel – Display – Setting menu.

• D-Sub analog signal – Press the “AUTO” button
in the remote controller to automatically select an
optimal screen status that fits into the current
mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the
Clock OSD menu.

• D-Sub analog signal – Press the “AUTO” button
in the remote controller to automatically select an
optimal screen status that fits into the current
mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the
Phase OSD menu.

• See if the Zoom value is set to 0. If it is, you
cannot adjust the H/V Position value.

• If the screen size is not full when connected to the
PC, execute the PIP/POP/PBP to change to full
screen mode.

• You cannot adjust brightness and tint in the
PIP/POP/PBP Screen menu for the sub-screen
among PIP/POP/PBP menus. Therefore,
brightness can be different for the sub-screen.

Is the screen position wrong?

Do thin lines appear on the
background screen?

Horizontal noise appears or the
characters look blurred.

Unable to adjust the
horizontal/vertical position in the
Zoom menu.

Screen size is automatically adjusted
when connected to the PC.

Brightness differs in the main and
sub screen when connected to the
PC.

The screen image looks abnormal.

• If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels
may be damaged quickly. Use the screensaver
function.

After-image appears when the

monitor is turned off.

After-image appears on the monitor.

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• Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true
color)

Select Control Panel – Display – Settings – Color
Table menu in Windows.

• Check the connection status of the signal cable.
Or, re-insert the PC video card.

• Several pixels (red, green, white or black color)

may appear on the screen, which can be
attributable to the unique characteristics of the
LCD panel. It is not a malfunction of the LCD.

Screen has poor color resolution
(16 colors).

Screen color is unstable or mono­colored.

Do black spots appear on the
screen?

Screen color is abnormal.

• See if the audio cable is connected properly.

• Adjust the volume.

• See if the sound is set properly.

• See if the Sound is set to On in the PIP/POP/PBP

menu.

• Select the appropriate treble sound.

• Select the appropriate bass sound.

• Adjust the volume.

No sound?

No sound is available when the
PIP/POP/PBP mode is engaged.

Sound is too dull.

Sound is too low.

The audio function does not work.

• See if the PIP/POP/PBP function is in use. If the
PIP/POP/PBP function is in use, the screen size
function may not work.

The screen size function in the OSD
menu does not work.

The screen size function in the OSD menu does not work.

Troubleshooting

A40

ENGLISH

42 inches (106.68cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
42inches viewable

0.681mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. D-SUB : 30 - 83kHz (Automatic)

DVI-D : 30 - 72kHz (Automatic)

Vertical Freq. 56 - 85Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative

Composite TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Digital

Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector

DVI - D Connector (Digital)
Composite Video
S-Video
SCART 1/SCART 2 or COMPONENT 1/ COMPONENT 2

Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm), Digital,

S-video, CVBS

Max D-SUB : 1600 x 1200 @60Hz

DVI-D : 1360 x 768 @60Hz

– It may not be supported

depending on the OS or video card type.

Recommend 1360 x 768 @60Hz
DDC 2B
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.8A

Normal :

300W

Stand-by/Suspend

≤ 5W
DPMS Off ≤ 5W
Power switch Off ≤ 5W
Power cut-off switch off

:

0W

Specifications

NOTE

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Display

Sync Input

Video Input

Resolution

Plug&Play

Power Input
Power

Consumption

RMS Audio Output 10W+10W(R+L)
Input Sensitivity 0.7Vrms
Speaker Impedance 8Ω

Audio

* Applicable only for models that support the speakers

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Specifications

WidthxHeightxDepth

[1] 105.7 cm(41.61 inches) x 70.20 cm(27.64 inches) x 29.45 cm(11.59 inches)
[2] 105.7 cm(41.61 inches) x 65.30 cm(25.71 inches) x 11.91 cm(4.69 inches)
[3] 125.9 cm(49.57 inches) x 70.20 cm(27.64 inches) x 29.45 cm(11.59 inches)
[4] 125.9 cm(49.57 inches) x 65.30 cm(25.71 inches) x 11.91 cm(4.69 inches)

Net

[1] 34.65kg (76.39 lbs) [2] 30.25kg (66.69 lbs)
[3] 37.25kg (82.12 lbs) [4] 32.85kg (72.42 lbs)

Operating Conditions

Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing

Storage Conditions

Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing

Dimensions

&Weight

Environmental
Conditions

[1]

W

H

[2]

W

H

[3]

W

H

D

D

D

D

[4]

W

H

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ENGLISH

Preset mode

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

PC Mode – Preset Mode

Preset mode

Horizontal
Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

640 x 350
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624

1024 x 768

31.469

31.468

31.469

37.500

43.269

37.879

46.875

53.674

49.725

48.363

70
70
60
75
85
60
75
85
75
60

VGA
VGA
VGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
MAC
VESA

11
12
13
14
15
16
17

1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 720

1360 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1600 x 1200

60.123

68.68

44.772

47.72

63.981

79.98
75

VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA

75
85
60
60
60
75
60

Power LED

Mode

Monitor

Normal Operation
Pre-power Saving State
Power Saving State
Power Switch Off
Power Cut-off Switch Off

Green
Amber
Amber

-

-

D-SUB : Mode 1 ~ Mode 17
DVI-D : Mode 1 ~ Mode 15

Kensington Security Slot- optional
Connected to a locking
cable that can be purchased separately at most
computer stores

VESA wall mounting

Connected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type. This
monitor accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.- optional)
For further information, refer to the VESA Wall Mounting Instruction
Guide.