LG M4212C-BHG User Manual
User’s Guide
M4212C
Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service.
Safety Precautions
Maintenance and Servicing
Never remove the back cover of the TV : this can expose you to high voltage and other hazards. If the TV does not operate properly, unplug it and call authorized service center or PDI.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clean the exterior of this TV by removing dust with a lint-free cloth.
Caution : To avoid damage to the surface of the TV, do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Note to cable/TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code.(U.S.A). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
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Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
Warning If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of accident or death.
Caution 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 an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys or objects on the product screen.
- It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.
Do not let the product fall or drop when connecting it with an external device.
- This may cause injury and/or damage to the product.
When connecting it with a game device, keep a distance of four times as long as the diagonal measurement of the screen from the device.
- If the product falls because of the short cable, this may cause injury and/or damage to the product.
Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause damage to the screen and cause image burn-in. Make sure to use a screen saver on the product.
Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product.
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.
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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.
In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can be very dangerous.
- It can cause electric shock.
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, if 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.
Main power breaker is the power cord and this breaking device must be located at a location where it is easy to operate.
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.
When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
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 to 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 the 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.
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Connecting the Speakers
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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.
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* This feature is not available in all model.
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Using the Remote Control
Name of the Remote Control Buttons
• AV Button
• Sleep Button
When watching AV, RGB PC,HDMI/DVI
,Component1, Component2
The product will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time.
Press this button repetitively to
select an appropriate time duration
• PSM Button
- Toggles through preset video settings.
There is not a function which is supported
• Menu Button
• UP and Down buttons
Bring up and down direction adjustment.
• Mute button
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•Power On/Off Button
•Input Select Button (See next page)
•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
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
Name and Function of the Parts
* The product image in the user’s guide could be different from the actual image.
Rear View
AV IN/OUT
Power Connector : Connect the power cord
RS-232C Serial Ports
RGB PC, HDMI/DVI Ports
-HDMI Supports High Definition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals.
PC Sound Jack
: Connect the audio cable to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card.
Wired Remote Control Port
AV Ports
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).
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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.
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B When connecting with the HDMI to DVI signal input cable (not included).
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Rear side of the product.
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Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adapter is available in the market. (Different signaling system)
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*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. PC
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Connecting to External Devices
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AUTO/SET |
ON/OFF |
Power button
2 Turn on the PC.
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
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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
RGB IN |
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RGB IN |
RGB IN |
RGB OUT |
RGB OUT |
RGB OUT |
RGB OUT |
PC
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Connecting to External Devices
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WARNING
GTo prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
Optional Installer Remote Control for model No. Series M4212C
There is an optional Installer remote control available for the M4212C Models. The installer remote control is NOT included with the TV.
Option Extras
Wall Mounting Bracket
(AP-WX60)
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Connecting to External Devices
• AV Button |
• Input Select Button |
AV
Input
AV
Component1
Component2
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
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Connecting to External Devices
Video Input
Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 10).
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Audio Cable BNC Cable (not included)
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BWhen connecting with a S-Video cable.
• Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies.
Product
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OUT
Audio Cable (not included)
S-Video Cable
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Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
INPUT 
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Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product.
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AV Component1 Component2 RGB PC HDMI/DVI
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 (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i)
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page 10).
• Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.
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HDTV Receiver |
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 SOURCE button on the back of the product.
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Component2
B • Select Component 2 RGB PC
HDMI/DVI
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AV
Component1
Component2
RGB PC
HDMI/DVI
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Connecting to External Devices
HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)
-HDMI Supports High Definition 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 figure and then connect the power cord (See page 10).
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VCR/DVD/Set-top Box |
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 SOURCE button on the back of the product.
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Connecting to External Devices
Watching AV Outputs
- When using AV input, you can connect the AV Out to other monitors.
Video/TV
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IN
Product
OUT
Audio Cable BNC Cable (not included)
(not included)
Video/TV
Note
• 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
SOURCE |
AUTO/SET |
ON/OFF |
SOURCE |
AUTO/SET |
ON/OFF |
Power Button
•Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to turn it off.
• This Indicator lights up blue when the display operates normally(on Power Indicator mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator
color changes to amber.
MENU Button
•Use this button to show/hide the OSD (On Screen Display) menu screen.
OSD Select /
Adjust Button
• Use this button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen.
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User Menus
Screen Adjustment options
AUTO/SET Button |
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HDTV, DVD |
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