LG M5203CG Users manual

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APPENDIX G

: USER’S MANUAL

EUT Type: LCD Monitor

FCC ID.: BEJM5203CG

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

MONITOR SIGNAGE

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

MONITOR SIGNAGE

M5203C

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Table of Contents

Table

To install Portrait 4 Using the Remote Control 5 Name and Function of the Parts 7 Connecting to External Devices 8

When using the LAN ...........................................................................................................10

Daisy Chain Monitors .........................................................................................................11

VESA FDMI wall Mounting .................................................................................................12

Video Input ...........................................................................................................................13

Component Input ...............................................................................................................14

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

HDMI Input ...........................................................................................................................15

(480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p) ...................................................................................15

Watching AV Outputs..........................................................................................................16

User Menus 17

Screen Adjustment options ...............................................................................................17

OSD Menu ............................................................................................................................19

How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen .....................................................20

How to adjust the screen automatically ..........................................................................20

Adjusting Screen Color ......................................................................................................21

Adjusting the audio function .............................................................................................26

Adjusting the timer function ..............................................................................................27

Selecting the options .........................................................................................................29

Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version .....................................................35

Troubleshooting 36 Specifications 40 Controlling the Multiple Product 43

To install Portrait

- Only on some models.

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

Using the Remote Control

Name of the Remote Control Buttons

•

AV Button

•

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

Sleep Button

Component

•

PSM Button

settings.

•

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

•

Menu Button

•

UP and Down buttons

Bring up and down direction

adjustment.

•

Mute button

•

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.

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

• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent

AAA Type

e nvironmental pollution.

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)

PC /

Rear side of the product.

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

(not included)

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.

Turn on the PC.

Select an input signal. Press the

INPUT

button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Power button

INPUT SET

Or, press the

SOURCE

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

▼▲

SOURCE

▼▲

•

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.

button on the back of the product.

AUTO / SET

D-Sub

analog signal.

HDMI to DVI

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 figure .

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.

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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 6).

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)

VCR / DVD Receiver

Select an input signal. Press the

INPUT SET

Or, press the

A B

INPUT

button on the remote control to select the input signal.

▼▲

SOURCE

When connecting with an BNC cable.

•

Select AV.

When connecting with an S - Video cable.

•

Select AV.

▼▲

Audio Cable

(not included)

Audio Cable

(not included)

button on the back of the product.

AUTO / SET

Product

S - Video Cable

(not included)

VCR / DVD Receiver

Input

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

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

cord (See page 6).

•

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.

INPUT SET

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

SOURCE

•

Select Component

▼▲

Audio Cable (not included)

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 6).

Product

HDMI to DVI Signal Cable (not included)

RCA - PC Audio Cable (not included)

VCR / DVD / Set - top Box

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 SOURCE button on the back of the product.

SOURCE

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)

Audio Cable (not included)

Product

Note

BNC Cable

(not included)

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

We recommend that you should use cable distributor.

Audio Cable (not included)

Video / TV

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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

SOURCE Button

IR Receiver

[For PC Analog signal]

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

[When X GA Mode is active and

1920 x 1080 is selected]

Auto in progress

SOURCE

- Toggles between inputs

AV Composite Video, Separate Video Component HDTV, DVD RGB PC 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

1920 x 1080 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. Sharpness : To adjust the clearness of the screen. Tint :To adjust the tint to desired level. Expert : To compensate for each image mode, or adjust image values according to a

particular image. (Applied only to User2 menu.)

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 480 i / 576 i)

Function works in the following mode - AV(NTSC), HDMI / DVI

To set

User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Aspect Ratio

To select the image size of the screen.

Picture

16 : 9 Just Scan

Original

4 : 3 1 : 1

14 : 9

Zoom1, 2

Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced

Aspect Ratio

Picture Reset Screen

Widescreen mode.

Allows you to enjoy the transmitted data fully without any images cut off. (* This menu is activated only in 720 p, 1080 p and 1080 i in Component mode.)

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.

The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. Used in PC mode. (Only HDMI / DVI PC, RGB PC)

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.

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

16 : 9 Original 4 : 3 14 : 9 Zoom1 Zoom2

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User Menus

Adjusting Screen Color

Picture Reset

Screen

Return Picture Mode, settings.

Picture

Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio

Picture Reset

Screen

Adjust the screen video.

Picture Picture Mode

Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset

Screen

Auto Config.

screen position, clock and phase. This function is available for analog signals only.

Manual Config. :

trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. * Phase, Clock function are not available in Component, HDMI / DVI DTV.)

Clock :

horizontal screen size will also change. This function is available for analog signals only.

Phase :

noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. This function is available for analog signals only.

H - Position : V - Position :

H - Size

V - Size

(RGB PC input only) : This button is for the automatic adjustment of the

If the picture isn't clear after auto adjustment and characters are still

To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The

To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal

Moving the screen position horizontally.

Moving the screen position vertically.

: Adjust the horizontal size of the screen. : Adjust the vertical size of the screen.

Color Temperature

To set

Screen

Auto Config.

Manual Config.

To set

XGA Mode Reset

, Advanced to the default factory

To set

XGA Mode

mode corresponding to computer resolution.

Reset :

(RGB - PC only). : For more improved or better picture quality, select the same

Return

Manual config.

to the default factory settings.

User Menus

Adjusting the audio function

Sound Mode

The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching.

Audio

Sound Mode

Auto Volume Balance Speaker

• Clear Voice : By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better.

• Standard : The most commanding and natural audio.

• Music : Select this option to enjoy the original sound when listening to the music.

• Cinema : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound.

• Sport : Select this option to watch sports broadcasting.

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

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

User

Clear Voice Standard Music Cinema Sport Game User

Auto Volume

Balance

Speaker

Note

0.1 0.5 1.5 5.0 10

To adjust uneven sound volumes across all channels or signals automatically to the most appropriate level. To use this feature, select On.

Use this function to balance sound from the left and right speakers.

You can adjust internal speaker status. If you want to use your external hi - fi stereo system, turn off the internal speakers of the set.

When connected to your computer and the '

Mode

' setting in the audio menu is

available menus are Balance, Auto Volume, Speaker.

KHz

Sound

Clear Voice, Standard

, Music,

Cinema

or Sport, the

User Menus

Adjusting the timer function

Time

Clock

On / Off Timer

Sleep Time

Auto Sleep

Clock

On / Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving

If the current time is incorrect, reset the clock manually.

1) Press the MENU button and then use

2) Press the

3) Press the button and then use

4) Press the button and then use

The off time automatically switches the set to standby at the pre to set time.

1) Press the MENU button and then use

2) Press the button and then use

3) Press the button and then use

4) Press the button and then use

5) Press the button and then use

6) Press the button and then use The power is automatically turned off when the time set by a user is passed.

1) Press the MENU button and then use 2

) Press the button and then use

3) Press the button and then use If Auto Sleep is active and there is no input signal, the set switches to off mode

automatically after 10 minutes.

1) Press the MENU button and then use

2) Press the button and then use

button and then use

- - : - - AM

button to select the Time menu.

button to select the Clock menu.

button to set the hour(00 h to 23 h). button to set the minutes(00 min to 59 min).

button to select the Time menu. button to select button to set the hour(00 h to 23 h). button to set the minutes(00 min to 59 min). button to select On or Off. button to select Select input or On Timer

button to select the

button to set the hour(00 h to 23 h).

button to set the minutes(00 min to 59 min).

button to select the

button to select On or Off.

On / Off Timer

Sleep Time

Auto

menu.

Sleep menu.

Power On Delay

Note

When connecting multiple monitors and turning the power on, the monitors are turned on individually to prevent overload.

• In the event of power interruption (disconnection or power failure), the clock must be reset.

• Once the on or off time is set, these functions operate daily at the preset time.

• Off time function overrides On time function if they are set to the same time.

• When On time is operated, input screen is turned on as it was turned off.

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