LG M2343A Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions

Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.

Warning

Caution

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

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

Precautions in installing the Product

Warning

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 product or sit upon it.

- If the product 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 product 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 product or the case is broken, turn off the product 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 product, 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 product, unplug the power cord and contact the service center.

Caution

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

than 10cm from the wall)

- If you install the product 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 product by a tablecloth or curtain.

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

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

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

Install the product where no EMI occurs.

Keep the product away from direct sunlight.

- The product can be damaged.

Safety Precautions

Electrical Power Related Precautions

Warning

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

- You may be electrocuted or injured.

Use the rated voltage only.

- The product 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 product for a long time, unplug the power cable from the product.

- 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.

The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.

Caution

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

- Electrical shock can damage the product.

Precautions in Moving the Product

Warning

Make sure to turn off the product.

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

Make sure to remove all cables before moving the product.

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

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Safety Precautions

Caution

Do not shock the product when moving it.

- You may be electrocuted or the product 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 product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact with the service center for repair.

Precautions in Using the Product

Warning

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product 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 product or scrub with an inflammable substance (thinner or benzene). Fire or electric shock accident can occur

Keep the product away from water.

- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.

Caution

Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product.

- 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 product, which can cause electric shock or serious malfunction.

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

Keep the product clean at all times.

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

Take a regular break when working with a product 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 proper distance from the product.

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

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

- Your vision can be impaired.

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

- Product can be deformed.

On Disposal

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.

Name and Function of the Parts

I/II

TV/AV

AUTO

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Name of the Remote Control Buttons

MUTE

Use the this button so that no sound comes out temporarily.

POWER

Able to power On/Off.

SOURCE

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

button.

TV/AV :

INPUT SELECT

TV AV1 AV2 S-Video RGB DVI

TV/AV button.

TV AV1 AV2 S-Video

I/II : Bilingual choice and sound mode selection

Press this button.

[TV]

To switch from Stereo to Mono sound in case of stereo transmission, or from Nicam Stereo to Nicam Mono, in case of digital transmission.

to switch from Nicam Dual I to Nicam Dual II or Nicam Dual

I+II in case of Nicam Dual transmission.

to choose between Dual I, Dual II or Dual I+II in case of

bilingual transmission : Dual I sends the primary broadcast language to the loudspeakers ; Dual II sends the secondary broadcast language to the loudspeakers ;

Dual I+II sends a separate language to each loudspeakers.

[AV]

In AV mode, you can select output sound for the left and right loudspeakers. Repeatedly press the I/II button to select the sound output.

L+L : Audio signal from audio L input is sent to

left and right loud-speakers.

L+R : Audio signal from audio L input is sent

to left loud-speaker and audio signal from audio R input is sent to right loud-speaker.

R+R : Audio signal from audio R input is sent

to left and right loud- speakers.

NOTE : In case of weak stereo sound signals, with stereo or Nicam stereo transmission, select mono reception.

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Name and Function of the Parts

Name of the Remote Control Buttons

Use this button to enter the On Screen Display menu.

EXIT

Use this button to exit the On Screen Display menu.

(Sound Status Memory)

*/SSM

Use this button to select the sound tone.

Press repeatedly to select Flat, Music, Movie,

Speech, User

PR ( ) Buttons

Able to change channel.

VOL ( ) Buttons

Able to adjust sound.

OK Button

Use when functional adjustment is completed.

Number buttons

Able to directly select and change channel.

AUTO Button

•

This function is to automatically search the available

channels. It is available to the TV signal inputs only.

•

This function is to automatically adjust your display

image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode). It is available to the PC analog signal input only.

SWAP function Button

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

sound tone.

Inserting batteries into remote control.

1. Take out the battery cap.

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

3. Close the battery cap.

• You can use a remote control 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.

Name and Function of the Parts

PROGRAMME LIST

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I/II

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Name of the Remote Control Buttons

SLEEP : SLEEP Timer

You can set a time period after which the TV / AV1 / AV2 / S-Video should switch itself to standby. Press the key repeatedly to select the number of minutes.

OFF

240 180

20 30

120

LIST : Programme list

To display the programme list (0~ 99).

Note: TV channels displayed in blue have been

setup to be skipped in the Programme Edit menu

Q.VIEW : QUICK VIEW Button

* Favourite Program On : Rotate Favourite channel.

* Favourite Program Off : To display the previously

APC / PSM

Button

Press repeatedly to select Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Game or User picture mode. This function is not supported

in PC mode.

selected TV channel.

DVI

RGB

RGBTVTV

AV1

AV2

S-Video

AUTO

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Name and Function of the Parts

Remote Control - PIP/POP/PBP function

Swap Button

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

PIP

POP

PBP

PIP (Picture in Picture)

The sub-screen is changed in the order shown below.

: SMALL -> MEDIUM -> LARGE -> OFF

3. 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

SWAP

Button

POP ON

PBP (FULL) PBP (4:3)

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.

Name and Function of the Parts

AUTO

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SWAP

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Remote Control - Using the Teletext function

Please select your local teletext language. (page A29) If you don't, the teletext may not appear correctly on the screen.

MODE

The mode will be switched in the Teletext mode.

TIME

When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen.

press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the RED/GREEN, or NUMBER buttons. Press again to exit this function.

MIX

Display the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture off press this button again.

REVEAL

Press the button to reveal/conceal the hidden information, such as solutions to riddles and puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display.

Name and Function of the Parts

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Remote Control - Using the Teletext function

TEXT

To select the teletext on or off. The main index page or the last selected page appears on the screen together with an information headline and an option line at the bottom of the screen.

UPDATE

Press the button to appear the TV programme. At the top of screen indicates that you are still in the teletext mode. Before interrupting teletext, you may select a page number. When the page has been found, the information line appears briefly on your screen. Press the button again to reappear teletext.

SIZE

Press the button repeatedly to display the upper part, the lower part and then to return to the normal page size.

HOLD

Press the button to stop the automatically rotating of the sub-pages. Press the button again to continue the automatic rotating again.

INDEX

To display the main index.

Name and Function of the Parts

DC 24 V

Rear View

To connect the input signal cable, audio cable, and others, pull out and eliminate the back cap using the handle.

Power Connector : Connect the DC Adapter

D-Sub Analogue Signal Connector

DVI Signal Connector

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

SCART Input/Output Terminal : Connect the SCART cable.

TV Tuner Jack : Connect the antenna cable.

S-Video Input Terminal.

Video(CVBS) Input Terminal.

Audio(CVBS) Input Terminal.

RS-232C Serial Ports

*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).

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Connecting to External Devices

When Connecting to your PC

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

When connecting with the DVI-D signal input cable.

When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable.

Audio cable

Connect the power cord.

* When connecting to a wall outlet.

Macintosh Adapter (not included)

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

4 V

A11

MAC

Connecting to External Devices

I/II

TV/AV

VOLVOL

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Turn on power by touching the Power On/Off sensor on the product.

Power On/Off sensor

Turn on the PC.

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

SOURCE

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

SOURCE

When connecting with a DVI-D signal input cable.

• Select DVI : DVI-D digital signal.

When connecting with a D-Sub signal cable.

• Select RGB : D-Sub analogue signal.

Note

How to connect to two computers.

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

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

wire.

SET/AUTO

A12

INPUT SELECT

TV AV1 AV2 S-Video RGB DVI

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