LG M4214CCBAP User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MONITOR SIGNAGE

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

MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS

M4214C

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Table of Contents

Accessories 3 Connecting the stand 4 Connecting the Speakers 5 To install Portrait 6 Using the Remote Control 7 Name and Function of the Parts 9 Connecting to External Devices 10

When Connecting to your PC ............................................................................................10

When using the LAN ...........................................................................................................12

Daisy Chain Monitors .........................................................................................................13

VESA FDMI wall Mounting .................................................................................................14

Cable Management .............................................................................................................15

Video Input ...........................................................................................................................16

Component Input (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) ..........................................17

HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) ......................................................................18

User Menus 19

Screen Adjustment options ...............................................................................................19

OSD Menu ............................................................................................................................21

How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen .....................................................22

How to adjust the screen automatically ..........................................................................22

Adjusting Screen Color ......................................................................................................23

Adjusting the audio function .............................................................................................29

Adjusting the timer function ..............................................................................................30

Selecting the options .........................................................................................................31

Adjusts the tile options. .....................................................................................................33

Adjusts the USB options. ...................................................................................................35

Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 52 Controlling the Multiple Product A1

Accessories

Thank you for your purchase. Please check the product as well as the accessories shown below

❖

Note that the accessories may look different from those shown here.

Remote Control / Batteries

D-Sub Signal Cable

Power Cable

CD-ROM / Cards

Separate purchase

Without prior notice, optional accessories are subject to change to improve the performance of the product, and new accessories may be added.To purchase optional accessories,

❖

Optional accessories (purchased separately) may vary depending on the model.

❖

Note that optional accessories may look different from those shown here.

Speaker kit

❖

Applicable only for models that support the speakers.

Cable holder/Cable tie

They may not be available in some areas or for some models.

Speaker(2)

Screws (4) / Cable (2)

NC2000 kit

❖

Applicable only for models that support the NC2000.

Stand kit

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Applicable only for models that support the stand.

Stand (1)

Cable management (1)

Screws (6)

NC2000 CD-ROM /

Cards

Screws (2)

Connecting the stand

- Only on some models.

Take the parts for the stand out of the box and assemble them as shown in the

picture.

Parts

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.

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

shown in the diagram.

First, check if the following parts are all present.

Screws (6)

Stand (1)

Cable management (1)

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 on some models.

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

P A G E

INPUT

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

ARC

OFF



. , !



ABCDEF



GHIJKLMNO



PQRSTUV



1/a/A



- * #

WXYZ

CLEAR

S.MENU

MONITOR

PSM

AUTO

MUTE

BRIGHT

NESS

BACK

TILE

OFF

EXIT

POWER

Using the Remote Control

Name of the Remote Control Buttons

Power On / Off Button

- Switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

Monitor On / Off Button

- Turn off the monitor and then turn it back on.

Number and Alphabet Buttons

- Type numbers and alphabets.

1/a/A Button

- Sele c t s t h e n u m b e r and al p h a b e t . (SuperSign input only)

Volume Up/Down Button

- Adjusts the volume.

PSM Button

- Selects the Picture Status Mode.

MUTE Button

- Switches the sound on or off.

MENU Button

- Selects a menu.

- Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.

Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons

- Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus an d ad j ust the s yst em set tin gs t o you r preferenc.

OK Button

- Acc epts yo ur se lecti on or displa ys th e current mode.

BACK button

- Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application.

ID ON/OFF Button

- When the number of input ID is equal to the number of ID Mode , you can control the monitor which you want in the multi display condition.

USB Menu control buttons

- Adjust the USB menu(Photo List, Music List and Movie List ).

P A G E

INPUT

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

ARC

OFF



. , !



ABCDEF



GHIJKLMNO



PQRSTUV



1/a/A



- * #

WXYZ

CLEAR

S.MENU

MONITOR

PSM

AUTO

MUTE

BRIGHT

NESS

BACK

TILE

OFF

EXIT

POWER

Using the Remote Control

Energy Saving Button

- Adjust the Energy Saving mode of the SET.

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 List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

Clear button

- Delete the num bers and alphabets you typed.(SuperSign input only)

ARC Button

- Selects the Aspect Ratio Mode

Brightness Key

- Adjust the resolution and brightness by pressing the Up and Down buttons on the remote control.

- In USB mode, the OSD menu has the Page function to move to the next file list.

AUTO Button

- Automatically adjusts picture position and

minimizes image instability.(RGB input only)

S.MENU Button (SuperSign Menu Key)

- Selects the SuperSign OSD Menu.

(SuperSign input only)

EXIT Button

- Clears all on-screen displays and returns to monitor

viewing from any menu.

TILE button

- Selects the TILE Mode

Inserting batteries into remote control.

AAA Type

1. Slide off the battery cover.

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

3. Close the battery cover.

4. To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.

• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent

environmental pollution.

Name and Function of the Parts

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

Rear View

1 2

Power Connector

Connect the power cord

RS-232C Serial Ports

RGB, 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.

Component, AV Ports

USB Port

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).

43 65 87

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-DVI signal input cable (not included).

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

Rear back of the set.

PC/MAC

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 back of the set.

* User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, HDMI-DVI cable) with

ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

Connect the Audio cable.

(not included)

Rear back of the set.

Connect the power cord.

Rear back of the set.

Connecting to External Devices

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

Turn on the PC.

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

On/Off button

INPUT → → OK

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

INPUT →◄ ► → AUTO/SET

When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable.

• Select RGB : 15-pin D-Sub analog signal.

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

When connecting with a HDMI-DVI signal input cable and HDMI Signal Cable.

• Select HDMI/DVI : DVI Digital signal or HDMI Digital signal.

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

Note

• How to connect to two computers. Connect the signal cables (HDMI-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.

Connecting to External Devices

Network

When using the LAN

Connect the LAN cable as shown in the below figure .

Connect PC to Monitor directly.

LAN

Product

Using the Internet.

LAN

Product

Using a router(Switch)

B.A.

LAN

Product

Switch

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.

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

When using RGB input

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

Product 2

Product 3

Product 4

When using AV input

Product 1

Audio Cable (not included)

Video

BNC Cable (not included)

Note

• The number of monitors that can be connected to one output may vary depending on

Product 1 Product 2 Product 3

signal status and cable loss. If the signal status is good, and there is no cable loss, it is possible to connect up to 9 monitors. If you want to connect more than this number of monitors, it is recommended to use a distributor.

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.

Note

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.

• There is a switch on the lower side of the back. You can set the switch to "On"

before connecting a power cord to make it more convenient for use.

Connecting to External Devices

Cable Management

- Only on some models.

Arrange the cables in the center as shown in the following picture.

Fit the cable guide to the back to help manage the cables.

Note

Removing the cable guide.

Cable Management

Hold the Cable management with both hands and pull it downward.

•

Do not use the cable management as a handle for the Monitor.

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).

When connecting with a BNC cable.

• Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

Product

BNC Cable (not included)

VCR/DVD Receiver

Select an input signal.

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

Audio Cable (not included)

INPUT → → OK

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

INPUT →◄ ► → AUTO/SET

When connecting with an BNC cable.

• Select AV.

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

Connecting to External Devices

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

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.

Product

BNC 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.

Audio Cable (not included)

INPUT → → OK

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

INPUT →◄ ► → AUTO/SET

• Select Component.

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

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).

Product

HDMI-DVI 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.

RCA-PC Audio Cable

(not included)

HDMI Signal Cable (not included)

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

INPUT → → OK

Or, press INPUT on the bottom of the set.

INPUT →◄ ► → AUTO/SET

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

• Select HDMI/DVI

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

User Menus

Screen Adjustment options

6 3 4 5 1

On/Off 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

[For PC Analog signal]

Auto in progress For optimal display change resolution to 1920 x 1080

[When XGA Mode is active and

1920 x 1080 is selected]

Auto in progress

INPUT →◄ ► → AUTO/SET

- Toggles between inputs

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

Input List

AV Component RGB HDMI/DVI SuperSign

IR Receiver

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

User Menus

OSD Menu

Icon Function Description

Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer.

Picture

Audio

Time

Option

Tile

USB

Adjusts the audio options.

Adjusts the timer options.

Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.

Adjusts the tile options.

Adjusts the USB options.

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 OK Button.

To access a control, use the Buttons.

When the list you want becomes highlighted, press the OK Button.

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

Accept the changes by pressing the OK Button.

Exit the OSD by pressing the EXIT Button.

Select a

menu icon

Move where

you want to

adjust

Select a

menu list

•

Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen.

Adjust the status

Save

adjustment

Exit from the

menu screen.

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.

[When XGA Mode is active and

1920 x 1080 is selected]

Auto in progress

User Menus

H - 80

HDMI / DVI

RGB

SuperSign

Component

ARC

MODE

16 : 9 Just Scan Original 4 : 3 1 : 1 14 : 9 Zoom Cinema Zoom 1 Full Wide

Adjusting Screen Color

Aspect Ratio

Move

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

To select the image size of the screen.

16:9 :

Widescreen mode.

Just Scan :

Allows you to enjoy the transmitted data fully without any images cut off. (*This menu is activated only in 1080P,1080i,720P (HDMI/DVI-DTV, Component mode)

Original : 4:3 :

The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. It is set by the program being watched.

This picture format is 4:3 aspect ratio.

1:1 : The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. Used in PC mode.

(Only HDMI/ DVI PC, RGB PC)

14:9 :

14:9 programs are viewed normally in 14:9 with black bars added to the top and bottom.

4:3 programs are magnified on the top/bottom and left/right sides.

Zoom :

4:3 programs are magnified until they fill the 16:9 screen. The top and bottom will be cut off.

Cinena Zoom 1 :

Choose Cinema Zoom when you wish the picture to be altered, both horizontally extended and vertically cropped. The picture adopting a compromise between alteration and screen coverage.

Full Wide :

When TV receives the wide screen signal,it will lead you to adjust the picture

horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion,to fill the entire screen fully.

16:9

16:9 Just scan Original 4:3 14:9 Zoom Cinena Zoom 1 Full Wide

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Energy Saving

Move

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

ꕫ Energy Saving : Off

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

This screen brightness adjusting menu helps you save energy.

Level : Total 4 screen brightness levels are provided.

- Off: 100% light

- Level 1: 80% light

- Level 2: 60% light

- Level 3: 40% light

Off

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Note

• If the 'Picture Mode' is set to 'Cinema', the 'Energy saving' mode is disabled.

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Picture Mode

Move

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

Toggles between screen presets.

Standard : The most general and natural screen display status. Vivid : Select this option to display with a sharp image. 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. Expert1,2 : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.

Vivid

Standard

Cinema

Sport

Game

Expert 1

Expert 2

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

Picture Mode

Move

PICTURE

Aspect Ratio : 16:9

Energy Saving : Off

Picture Mode : Standard (User)

• Backlight 70

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

▼

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. Sharpness : To adjust the clearness of the screen.

(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).) Color : To adjust the color to desired level. (This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).) Tint : To adjust the tint to desired level. (This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Advanced Control

Move

PICTURE

• Contrast 90

• Brightness 50

• Sharpness 70

• Color 60

• Tint 0

• Advanced Control

• Picture Reset

Screen

Color Temperature : Color Settings Cool : Slightly purplish white.

Medium : Slightly bluish white. Warm : Slightly reddish white. Dynamic Contrast : Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the reflection. (This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).) Dynamic Color : Adjusts the Color of the reflection automatically to reproduce natural colurs as close as possible.

(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).)

Noise Reduction : Removing the noise up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.

(This function can be used only under AV, Component and HDMI/DVI(DTV).) Gamma : Set your own gamma value. On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma

values display high contrast images.

Black Level : (

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

and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen.

Low : The reflection of the screen gets darker.

High : The reflection of the screen gets brighter. Film Mode : (

Function works in the following mode - AV, Component 480i/576i/1080i, HDMI/DTV

480i/576i/1080i) When you watch a movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance.

White Balance :

This is the function to adjust the overall colour of the screen to the feeling you want. (

Function works in the following mode - Expert 1, Expert 2 Picture mode)

Color Management System : As the tool used by the experts to make adjustments by using the

test patterns, this does not affect other colours but can be used to selectively adjust the 6 colour areas (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/ Magenta/Yellow). Colour difference may not be distinctive even when you make the adjustments for the general video. works in the following mode - Expert 1, Expert 2 Picture mode)

Color Temperature

Dynamic Contrast

Dynamic Color

Noise Reduction

Gamma

Black Level

Film Mode

◄ Medium ►

High

Medium

High

Off

adjusts the contrast

(Function

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LG M4214CCBAP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Accessories

Connecting the stand

Connecting the Speakers

To install Portrait

Using the Remote Control

Name and Function of the Parts

Connecting to External Devices

When Connecting to your PC

When using the LAN

Daisy Chain Monitors

VESA FDMI wall Mounting

Cable Management

Video Input

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

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

User Menus

Screen Adjustment options

OSD Menu

How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen

How to adjust the screen automatically

Adjusting Screen Color