LG M2280D-PU User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

LED LCD MONITOR TV

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

LED LCD MONITOR TV MODELS

M2080D M2280D M2380D M2780D

M2380DF M2780DF

www.lg.com

PREPARATION

FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ..............................4

BACK PANEL INFORMATION .................................5

CONTENTS

STAND INSTALLATION

M2080D/M2280D/M2380D/M2780D .......6

M2380DF/M2780DF .......................................... 7

DETACHING THE STAND

M2080D/M2280D/M2380D/M2780D .......8

M2380DF/M2780DF ..........................................9

DETACHING THE STAND BODY (Only M2080D/

M2280D/M2380D/M2780D) .............................. 10

WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 11

SWIVEL STAND(Only M2780D / M2780DF) ....12

DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION ................12

POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY ..............................13

LOCATION ....................................................................13

KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM ..................... 14

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

WATCHING TV/CHANNEL CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS ............. 33

TURNING ON THE TV ............................................ 35

CHANNEL SELECTION .......................................... 35

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 35

INITIAL SETTING ...................................................... 36

QUICK MENU .............................................................37

ON-SCREEN MENU SELECTION AND

ADJUSTMENT ........................................................... 38

AUTO SCAN (AUTO TUNING) ............................. 39

ADD/DELETE CHANNEL (MANUAL TUNING) ...40

CHANNEL EDITING ...................................................41

CHANNEL LIST ......................................................... 42

FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP ............................... 43

FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST .................................... 43

BRIEF INFORMATION ............................................. 44

INPUT LIST ................................................................. 45

PICTURE CONTROL

ANTENNA CONNECTION ...................................... 15

HD RECEIVER SETUP

Connecting with a Component Cable ...........16

Connecting a Set-top Box with

an HDMI Cable .....................................................17

Connecting with an HDMI to DVI Cable ...... 18

DVD SETUP

Connecting with a Component Cable ...........19

Connecting with an HDMI Cable ..................20

VCR SETUP

Connecting with an RF Cable ..........................21

Connecting with an RCA Cable .................... 22

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SETUP ............................... 23

USB SETUP .................................................................24

HEADPHONE SETUP .............................................. 25

OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP .............................. 26

PC SETUP

Connecting with a D-sub 15-pin Cable ......27

Connecting with an HDMI to DVI Cable ..... 28

Connecting with an HDMI to HDMI Cable ..... 29

BACK COVER WIRE ARRANGEMENT ..............30

SUPPORTED DISPLAY RESOLUTIONS ..............31

ASPECT RATIO SELECTION ................................ 46

PICTURE WIZARD ................................................... 48

ꕫ ENERGY SAVING ............................................... 49

PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS(PICTURE MODE) ...50

MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT-USER MODE .....51

PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY ....... 52

EXPERT PICTURE CONTROL .............................. 53

PICTURE RESET ....................................................... 56

SCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE

Selecting Resolution ..........................................57

Auto Configure (RGB-PC Mode Only) ........ 58

Adjustment for Screen Position, Size, Phase .... 59

Screen Reset ....................................................... 60

SOUND CONTROL

AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME) ....61

CLEAR VOICE II ........................................................ 62

BALANCE ................................................................... 63

PRESET SOUND SETTINGS

-SOUND MODE ................................................. 64

PRESET SOUND SETTINGS

-USER MODE ..................................................... 65

Surround X .................................................................. 65

AUDIO RESET ........................................................... 66

TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP ...........................67

STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP .................. 68

TIME SETTING

CLOCK SETUP

Auto Clock Setup ...............................................69

Manual Clock Setup...........................................70

AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING..............................71

SLEEP TIMER SETTING ..........................................72

OPTIONAL SETTINGS

ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION....73

AUDIO LANGUAGE ..................................................74

INPUT LABEL .............................................................75

KEY LOCK ....................................................................76

CAPTION MODE

Analog Broadcasting System Captions .......77

Digital Broadcasting System Captions .........78

Caption Option ....................................................79

POWER INDICATOR ................................................80

DEMO MODE ...............................................................81

USING USB DEVICES

ENTRY MODES ......................................................... 93

PHOTO LIST ............................................................... 95

MUSIC LIST................................................................ 99

MOVIE LIST ...............................................................102

DIVX REGISTRATION CODE ................................107

DEACTIVATION ....................................................... 108

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................109

MAINTENANCE.........................................................112

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

<M2080D> ..........................................................113

<M2280D> ..........................................................114

<M2380D/M2380DF> ....................................115

<M2780D/M2780DF> .....................................116

IR CODES ................................................................... 117

EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C

RS-232C Setup .................................................118

Type of Connector; D-Sub 9-pin Male ........118

Communication Parameters ..........................118

RS-232C Configurations ................................119

Set ID ....................................................................119

CONTENTS

PARENTAL CONTROL/RATINGS

PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM SETTINGS

Setting Up Your Password............................... 82

Lock System ........................................................83

Set Password ....................................................... 84

CHANNEL BLOCKING ............................................ 85

MOVIE & TV RATINGS Movie Rating (MPAA) - For USA/MEXICO ... 86 TV Ratings Children - For USA/MEXICO ...87

TV Ratings General - For USA/MEXICO .... 88

TV Ratings English - For CANADA .............. 89

TV Ratings French - For CANADA ...............90

DOWNLOADABLE RATINGS ..................................91

EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING ............................ 92

PREPARATION

FRONT PANEL INFORMATION

■ This is a simplified representation of the front panel. The image shown may be somewhat different

from your Monitor set.

M2080D / M2280D

PREPARATION

M2380D / M2780D

1 1 2

M2380DF / M2780DF

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IR RECEIVER (remote control signal receiver)

SPEAKER (WOOFER)

INPUT BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

ENTER BUTTON

VOLUME BUTTON

CHANNEL BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

POWER INDICATOR

Illuminates blue when the set is switched on. Note: You can adjust the power indicator in the OPTION menu.

BACK PANEL INFORMATION

■ This is a simplified representation of the front panel. The image shown may be somewhat different

from your Monitor set.

M2080D / M2280D M2380D / M2780D

M2380DF / M2780DF

PREPARATION

DC ADAPTER PORT

Connect to the power jack.

HDMI INPUT

Connect an HDMI signal to HDMI IN or a DVI (VIDEO) signal to HDMI IN with a DVI to HDMI cable.

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Connect digital audio to various types of equipment with an optical audio cable.

RGB/DVI AUDIO INPUT

Connect the audio from a PC.

HEADPHONE SOCKET

Plug headphones into the headphone socket.

2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

10 11

RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT

Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. This port is used for Service or Hotel mode.

RGB INPUT (PC)

Connect the output from a PC.

USB INPUT

COMPONENT INPUT

Connect a component video/audio device to these jacks.

AV(AUDIO/VIDEO) INPUT

Connect audio/video output from an external device to these jacks.

ANTENNA / CABLE INPUT

Connect over-the-air signals to this jack.

PREPARATION

STAND INSTALLATION

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

Carefully place the product screen side down on a

PREPARATION

cushioned surface that will protect the Monitor set and its screen from damage.

Insert the Stand Base into the product.

M2080D/M2280D/M2380D/M2780D

Use a Coin on the bottom of the stand base

and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.

Stand Base

Coin

STAND INSTALLATION

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

Carefully place the product screen side down on a

cushioned surface that will protect the Monitor set and its screen from damage.

Insert the Stand Base into the product.

M2380DF/M2780DF

PREPARATION

Use a Coin on the bottom of the stand base

and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.

Stand Base

Coin

PREPARATION

DETACHING THE STAND

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

Place the Monitor set screen side down on a

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cushion or soft cloth.

Detach the Stand Base from the set by turning the

screw to the left with a Coin.

M2080D/M2280D/M2380D/M2780D

Pull the stand base.

Coin

Stand Base

DETACHING THE STAND

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

Place the Monitor set screen side down on a

cushion or soft cloth.

Detach the Stand Base from the set by turning the

screw to the left with a Coin.

M2380DF/M2780DF

PREPARATION

Coin

Pull the stand base.

Stand Base

PREPARATION

DETACHING THE STAND BODY (Only M2080D/ M2280D/M2380D/M2780D)

■ When using a VESA mount on the monitor set, you may wish to remove the stand body.

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

PREPARATION

1. Remove the screw 2 points.

2. Pull the stand body.

3. Assemble the screw 2 points.

Screw

WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer. See the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide.

PREPARATION

10 cm

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach the wall mounting interface (optional) to the back of the Monitor set. When you install the Monitor set using the wall mounting interface (optional), attach it carefully so it will not drop.

1. Be sure to use screws and a wall mount that meet VESA standards.

2. Using screws longer than those recommended might damage the Monitor set.

3. Using screws that do not meet VESA standards might either damage the Monitor set or result in it coming away from the wall. LG is not responsible for any damage resulting from failure to follow these instructions.

4. "VESA compatible" refers to the screw mounting interface dimensions and mounting screw specifications.

5. Please use VESA standards as shown below.

5-1) 784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under * Wall Mount Pad Thickness: 2.6 mm * Screw: Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x Length 10 mm 5-2) 787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above * Please use a VESA standard wall mount pad and screws.

< Screw Mounting Interface Dimensions >

Model M2080D

M2280D

M2780D M2780DF

M2380D M2380DF

VESA ( A x B) 75 x 75 200 x 100

Wall mount

RW120 RW240

bracket(optional)

Wall Mount Pad

PREPARATION

SWIVEL STAND(Only M2780D / M2780DF)

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

After installing the set, you can adjust the set manually to the left or right direction by 179 degrees to suit your viewing position.

PREPARATION

M2780D

M2780DF

DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall.

M2080D / M2280D M2380D / M2780D

10 cm

M2380DF / M2780DF

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.

Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.

* Tilt Range

-5° -5°10° 10°

M2080D / M2280D / M2380D / M2780D M2380DF / M2780DF

PREPARATION

LOCATION

Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also, ensure that the set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back cover.

WARNING

■ When adjusting the angle of the screen, do

not put your finger(s) in between the head of the monitor and the stand body or woofer.

You can hurt your finger(s).

M2380DF / M2780DF

PREPARATION

KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM

- The product is equipped with a Kensington Security System connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington Security System cable as shown below.

- For detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided

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with the Kensington Security System.

- For further information, visit http://www.kensington.com. Kensington sells security systems for expensive electronic equipment such as notebook PCs and LCD projectors.

NOTE

- The Kensington Security System is an optional accessory.

NOTES

a. If the product feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when it is turned on.

This is normal, there is nothing wrong with product.

b. Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots.

However, they have no adverse effect on the monitor’s performance.

c. Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time.

Doing so may produce temporary distortions on the screen.

M2080D / M2280D M2380D / M2780D M2380DF / M2780DF

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

■ To prevent damage, do not connect the set to the a power outlet until all connections have been made

between the devices.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

■ For optimum picture quality, adjust the antenna's direction.

■ An antenna cable and converter are not included with the Monitor set.

Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall Antenna Socket

(Connect to wall antenna socket)

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

RF Coaxial Wire (75 Ω)

Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF)

Antenna

■ To get better picture quality in poor signal areas, install a signal amplifier to the antenna as shown

above.

■ If the signal needs to be split for two devices, use an antenna signal splitter.

Single-family Dwellings/Houses

(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)

UHF

Signal Amplifier

VHF

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

■ To prevent damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.

■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your Monitor set.

HD RECEIVER SETUP

Connecting with a Component Cable

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

set-top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the Monitor set.

Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box

to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the Monitor set.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s

manual for the digital set-top box.)

Select COMPONENT input source using the INPUT

button on the remote control.

► HDMI Audio Supported formats: Dolby Digital, PCM

DTS Audio format is not supported.

Signal Component HDMI

480i / 576i YES No

480p / 576p YES YES

720p / 1080i YES YES

1080p

YES

(50 Hz / 60Hz only)

(24 Hz / 30 Hz / 50Hz / 60Hz)

YES

Connecting a Set-top Box with an HDMI Cable

Connect the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1

or HDMI/DVI IN 2 jack on the Monitor set.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s

manual for the digital set-top box.)

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input source using the

INPUT button on the remote control.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

NOTE

►Check that your HDMI cable is a high speed HDMI cable. If the HDMI cables are not high speed,

flickering or no screen display can result.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Connecting with an HDMI to DVI Cable

Connect the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1 or HDMI/DVI IN 2 jack on the Monitor set.

Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Monitor set.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.)

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT on the remote control.

1 2

DVD SETUP

Connecting with a Component Cable

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD

to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the Monitor set.

Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the Monitor set.

Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

Select Component using the INPUT on the remote

control.

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating

instructions.

Component Input Ports

For better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Component Ports on the set Y P

Y P

Video output Ports

on the DVD player

Y B-Y R-Y

Y Cb Cr

Y Pb Pr

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Connecting with an HDMI Cable

Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI/

DVI IN 1 or HDMI/DVI IN 2 jack on the Monitor set.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT on the

remote control.

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating

instructions.

NOTE

►Check that your HDMI cable is a high speed HDMI cable. If the HDMI cables are not high speed,

flickering or no screen display can result.

VCR SETUP

■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and set.

Connecting with an RF Cable

Wall Jack

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Antenna

Connect the ANT OUT socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket on the Monitor

set.

Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN socket of the VCR.

Press PLAY on the VCR and match the appropriate channel between the set and the VCR for

viewing.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Connecting with an RCA Cable

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between set and

VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio

Left = white, and Audio Right = red)

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY.

(Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

Select AV input source using INPUT on the remote

control.

NOTE

►If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack

of the set.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SETUP

To send the monitor SET’s audio signal to external audio equipment, use the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port. If you want to enjoy digital broadcasting through 5.1-channel speakers, connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the monitor SET to a home theater (or amp).

Connect one end of an optical cable to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port.

Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio (Optical) input on the audio

equipment.

Set the “TV Speaker option - Off ” in the AUDIO menu. ( P. 67)

Refer to the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

CAUTION

►Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

USB SETUP

Connect the USB device to the USB IN jack on the back of the Monitor set.

After connecting a USB device to the USB IN jack, you can use various USB functions. ( p.93)

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Memory Stick USB Cable

HEADPHONE SETUP

You can listen to sound through headphones plugged into the headphone jack.

Plug the headphone into the headphone socket (H/P).

To adjust the headphone volume, press the VOL + or - button. If you press the MUTE button,

the sound from the headphone is switched off.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

NOTE

►AUDIO menu items are disabled when headphones are connected. ►Optical Digital Audio Out is not available when headphones are connected.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between set and external equipment. Match the jack colors.

(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red)

Select AV input source with using INPUT on the remote control.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Operate the corresponding external equipment. Refer to external equipment operating guide.

Camcorder

Video game set

PC SETUP

When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor set.

Connecting with a D-sub 15-pin Cable

Connect the signal cable from the monitor output

socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the Monitor set.

Connect the audio cable from the PC to the AUDIO

IN(RGB/DVI) socket of the Monitor set.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Press the INPUT to select RGB-PC.

Switch on the PC, and the PC screen appears on

the set. The set can be operated as a PC monitor.

NOTE

►Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the

screws clockwise.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

Connecting with an HDMI to DVI Cable

Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

IN1 or HDMI/DVI IN2 jack on the Monitor set.

Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI) jack on the Monitor set.

Turn on the PC and the set.

1 2

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input source using the

INPUT on the remote control.

NOTE

►If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to PC mode.

►Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the

screws clockwise.

Connecting with an HDMI to HDMI Cable

Connect the HDMI output of the PC to the HDMI/

DVI IN1 or HDMI/DVI IN2 jack on the Monitor set.

Turn on the PC and the Monitor set.

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input source using INPUT

on the remote control.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

NOTE

►Check that your HDMI cable is a high speed HDMI cable. If the HDMI cables are not high speed,

flickering or no screen display can result.

►If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to the PC mode.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

BACK COVER WIRE ARRANGEMENT

Tie cables together for better cable management as shown in the illustration below.

M2080D / M2280D / M2380D / M2780D

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

M2380DF / M2780DF

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