LG M3703CCBA User Manual

User's Guide

M3203C M3703C

ake sure to read the

Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.

ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask

for service.

Temporary noise is normal when powering ON or OFF this device.

Safety Precautions

before using the product.

Table of Contents

User's Guide

Connecting the stand 1

Connecting the Speakers 2

To install Portrait 3

Using the Remote Control 4

Name and Function of the Parts 6

Connecting to External Devices 7

When Connecting to your PC ............................................................................................7

When using the LAN ...........................................................................................................9

Daisy Chain Monitors .........................................................................................................10

VESA FDMI wall Mounting .................................................................................................11

Video Input ...........................................................................................................................12

Component Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/480i/576i) ......................................................13

HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) ......................................................................14

Watching AV Outputs..........................................................................................................15

User Menus 16

Screen Adjustment options ...............................................................................................16

OSD Menu ............................................................................................................................18

How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen .....................................................19

How to adjust the screen automatically ..........................................................................19

Adjusting Screen Color ......................................................................................................20

Adjusting the audio function .............................................................................................25

Adjusting the timer function ..............................................................................................26

Selecting the options .........................................................................................................28

Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version. ....................................................34

Troubleshooting 35

Specifications 38

Connecting the stand

- Only on some models.

1. Take the parts for the stand out of the box and assemble them as

shown in the picture.

Parts

First, check if the following parts are all present.

Screws (4)

Stand (2)

2. Place a soft cloth on the table and put the product with the screen

facing downward. Connect the stand as shown in the following picture.

3. Use the screws to secure the stand on the rear side of the product as shown

in the diagram.

Connecting the Speakers

- Only on some models.

Mount the product onto the speaker by using a screw as shown in the following connect the speaker cable.

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

Cable holder

Remove the paper.

* This feature is not available in all model.

Cable tie

* This feature is not available in all model.

When the speaker is installed.

*Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

To install Portrait

- Only M3203C

"When installing Portrait, rotate it clockwise based on its front."

Note

• M3703C

If installed in portrait format, it will not be protected by the warranty. (No Warranty)

Using the Remote Control

Name of the Remote Control Buttons

• Power On/Off Button

• AV Button

• Input Select Button

(See next page)

When watching AV, RGB PC,HDMI/DVI,

The product will be automatically turned

off after a certain period of time.

Press this button repetitively to

select an appropriate time duration

- Toggles through preset video

• UP and Down buttons

Bring up and down direction

• Sleep Button

Component

• PSM Button

settings.

There is not a function

which is supported

•

Menu Button

adjustment.

• Mute button

• ARC button

Aspect Ratio Correction. Toggles through aspect ratio options.

• Auto Button

Automatic adjustment function (Operational for the analog signal only)

There is not a function which is supported

•

Exit Button

• Volume Button

Volume up and down

• Check Button

There is not a function which is supported

Using the Remote Control

• AV Button

Toggles through video

AV Component RGB PC HDMI/DVI

• Input Select Button

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

Input

Component RGB PC HDMI/DVI

▲▼

Inserting batteries into remote control.

1. Slide off the battery cover.

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

3. Close the battery cover.

• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent

environmental pollution.

AAA Type

Name and Function of the Parts

* The product image in the user's guide could be different from the actual image.

Rear View

Power Connector : Connect the power cord

RS-232C Serial Ports

RGB PC, HDMI/DVI Ports

-HDMI Supports High Denition 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.

Wired Remote Control Port

AV Ports

LAN Port

Speaker 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).

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.

When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable.

When connecting with the HDMI to DVI signal input cable (not included).

* When HDMI PC is used, a compatiblity problem might occur.

Rear side of the product.

MAC

Macintosh Adapter (not included) Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adapter is available in the market. (Different signaling system)

(not included)

Rear side of the product.

PC/

* User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

Connect the Audio cable.

Rear side of the product.

Connect the power cord.

Rear side of the product.

Connecting to External Devices

Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product.

Power button

Turn on the PC.

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

INPUT SET

▼▲

Or, press the INPUT button on the back of the product.

INPUT

When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable.

• Select RGB PC : 15-pin

When connecting with a HDMI to DVI signal input cable.

• Select HDMI/DVI :

Note

▼▲

•

How to connect to two computers.

Connect the signal cables (HDMI to DVI and D-Sub) to each computer. Press the INPUT button on the 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.

AUTO/SET

D-Sub

HDMI to DVI

analog signal.

Digital signal.

Input

AV Component

RGB PC

HDMI/DVI

▲▼

Input

AV Component RGB PC

HDMI/DVI

▲▼

Connecting to External Devices

Network

When using the LAN

Connect the LAN cable as shown in the below gure .

Connect PC to Monitor directly.

Using a router(Switch)

LAN

Product

Using the Internet.

LAN

Product

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

LAN

Switch

Product

Note

• Using LAN establishes communication between your PC and the monitor and enables to

use the OSD menus on the PC as well as on the monitor.

Connecting to External Devices

Daisy Chain Monitors

Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product.

•

To use different products connected to each other Connect one end of the signal input cable(15-pin

D-Sub Signal Cable) to the RGB OUT connector of product 1 and connect the other end to the RGB IN connector of other products.

15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable

Note

Product 1

• When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, no loss cables are recommended.

We recommend that you should use cable distributor.

Product 2

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Product 3

Product 4

Connecting to External Devices

VESA FDMI wall Mounting

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

- Only M3203C

Kensington Security Slot The Set is equipped with a kensington Security System connector on the back panel. The cable and lock are available separate and are not sold by LG. For more info, visit http://www.kensington.com, the internet home page of the Kensington company.

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Connecting to External Devices

Video Input

Connect the video cable as shown in the below gure and then connect the power cord

(See page 7).

When connecting with a BNC cable.

•

Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

When connecting with a S-Video cable.

•

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

Product

BNC Cable

(not included)

Product

Audio Cable

(not included)

VCR/DVD Receiver

Audio Cable

(not included)

VCR/DVD Receiver

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

INPUT SET

Or, press the INPUT button on the back of the product.

INPUT

When connecting with an BNC cable.

•

Select AV.

When connecting with an S-Video cable.

•

Select AV.

▼▲

AUTO/SET

Input

Component RGB PC HDMI/DVI

▲▼

S-Video Cable

(not included)

Note

• When the BNC cable is connected simultaneously with S-Video cable, S-Video input has a priority.

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Connecting to External Devices

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

Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below gure and then, connect the power

cord (See page 7).

•

Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

Product

BNC Cable

(not included)

Audio Cable

(not included)

HDTV Receiver

Note

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

- Component doesn't support HDCP.

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

INPUT SET

▼▲

Or, press the INPUT button on the back of the product.

INPUT

•

Select Component

▼▲

AUTO/SET

Input

Component

RGB PC HDMI/DVI

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▲▼

Connecting to External Devices

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

- HDMI Supports High Denition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals.

Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below gure and then connect the power

cord (See page 7).

Product

HDMI to DVI Signal Cable (not included)

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

RCA-PC Audio Cable (not included)

Product

HDMI Signal Cable (not included)

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

Note : Dolby Digital is not supported.

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

INPUT SET

▼▲

Or, press the INPUT button on the back of the product.

INPUT

When connecting with a HDMI to DVI signal input cable. When connecting with a HDMI signal input cable.

• Select HDMI/DVI

▼▲

AUTO/SET

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Input

AV Component RGB PC

HDMI/DVI

▲▼

Connecting to External Devices

Watching AV Outputs

- When using AV input, you can connect the AV Out to other monitors.

Video/TV

BNC Cable

(not included)

BNC Cable

(not included)

Audio Cable (not included)

Product

Audio Cable (not included)

Note

Video/TV

• When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, no loss cables are recommended.

We recommend that you should use cable distributor.

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User Menus

Screen Adjustment options

Power Button

Power Indicator

MENU Button

OSD Select /

Adjust Button

• Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to

turn it off.

• This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally(on

mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.

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

screen.

• Use

this

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

• Adjust the up and down.

• Adjust the volume.

Volume

User Menus

Screen Adjustment options

AUTO/SET Button

INPUT Button

IR Receiver

[For PC Analog signal]

Auto in progress For optimal display change resolution to 1360x768

[When XGA Mode is active and

1360 X768 is selected]

Auto in progress

INPUT

- Toggles between inputs

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

• This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control.

▼▲

AUTO/SET

Input

Component RGB PC HDMI/DVI

▲▼

User Menus

OSD Menu

Icon Function Description

Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer.

Picture

Audio

Time

Option

Information

Adjusts the audio options.

Adjusts the timer options.

Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.

Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version and IP address

Note

OSD(On Screen Disp lay)

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

User Menus

How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen

Pops up

the menu

screen

Move where

you want to

adjust

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.

Select a

menu icon

Move where

you want to

adjust

Select a

menu icon

•

Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen.

Adjust the status

How to adjust the screen automatically

Press the AUTO/SET button (AUTO button on a remote Control) in the PC analog signal. Then optimal screen settings will be selected that fit into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, you can adjust the screen manually.

Save

adjustment

[When XGA Mode is active and

1360 X 768 is selected]

Auto in progress

Exit from the

menu screen.

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Picture Mode

Picture

Picture Mode

Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen

Vivid Standard Cinema Sport Game User1 User2

Toggles between screen presets.

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

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

• Cinema : Select this option to lower brightness by one level.

• Sport : Select this option to display with a soft image.

• Game : To enjoy dynamic image when playing a game.

• User1,2 : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.

User2

Backlight 20

Contrast 90 Brightness 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Tint 50 Expert

Backlight : To control the brightness of the screen,adjust the brightness of LCD panel. Contrast : Adjust the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture. Brightness : To adjust the brightness of the screen. Color : To adjust the color to desired level. (Function works in the following mode - AV,

Component, HDMI/DVI -DTV)

Sharpness : To adjust the clearness of the screen. (Function works in the following mode -

AV, Component, HDMI/DVI -DTV)

Tint : To adjust the tint to desired level. (Function works in the following mode - AV,

Component, HDMI/DVI -DTV)

Expert : To compensate for each image mode, or adjust image values according to a

particular image. (Applied only to User2 menu.) (Function works in the following mode - AV, Component, HDMI/DVI -DTV)

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.

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Color Temperature

Picture

Picture Mode

Color Temperature

Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen

Color Settings

• Cool : Slightly purplish white.

• Medium : Slightly bluish white.

• Warm : Slightly reddish white.

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

User

Red 0

Green 0 Blue 0

Red / Green / Blue

Set your own color levels.

Cool Medium Warm User

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Advanced

Picture

Picture Mode Color Temperature

Advanced

Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen

• Gamma : Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50 On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images.

• Film Mode : ( When you watch a movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance.

• Black Level : ( adjusts the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen.

• Low : The reflection of the screen gets brighter.

• High : The reflection of the screen gets darker.

• NR : Removing the noise up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.

Function works in the following mode - AV, Component 480i/576i)

Function works in the following mode - AV(NTSC), Component, HDMI-DTV)

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