LG MU50PZ41V Users manual

PLASMA MONITOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before
operating the Monitor.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the
Monitor .
See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and
quote this information to your dealer when you require
service.

Model number :
Serial number :

MODEL : MU-50PZ41V

MU-50PZ41VA
MU-50PZ41VB
MU-50PZ41VK
MU-50PZ41VR
MU-50PZ41VS

P/NO : 3828VA0352C (RF02KE)

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WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOIS­TURE.

FCC NOTICE

• A Class A digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a res­idential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

The explanation about colored dots may be present on PDP screen

The PDP which is the display device of this product is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells and a few cell
defects can occur in the manufacture of the PDP. Several colored dots visible on the screen would be
acceptable, in line with other PDP manufacturers and would not mean that the PDP is faulty. We hope you
will understand that the product which corresponds to this standard is regarded as acceptable. It means that
it could not be changed or refunded.
We promise that we'll do our best to develop our technology to minimize the cell defects.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the
following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are
built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories Carts and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, brack­et, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manu­facturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product man­ufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This prod­uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book-

case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu­facturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruc­tions.

12. Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug,
a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into
the grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electri­cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur­pose of the grounding-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the prod­uct, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up sta­tic charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.),
ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con­ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec­trode.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions

NEC - National Electrical Code

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the anten­na or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as con­tact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through open­ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the prod-

uct.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjust-

ment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through open­ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the prod-

uct.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjust-

ment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech­nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufactur­er or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as rec­ommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the product.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

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After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference.

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4

Step 1. Monitor Installation & Setup

Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . .6

External Equipment Viewing Setups . . . . . . .7~10

Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Monitor Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Stand Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Monitor Installation/Mounting Options . . . . . . . .13

Step 2. Customize your Monitor’s Features

Basic Features Setup and Operation

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Menu Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Video Menu Options

APC (Auto Picture Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting Auto Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Color Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Audio Menu Options

DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) . . . . . . .16

AVL(Auto Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting Sound (Manual Settings) . . . . . . . . . .16

Time Menu Options

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Special Menu Options

Menu Rotation For Vertical Viewing . . . . . . . . . .18

Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

White Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Screen Menu Options

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature

Watching PIP/PIP Size/PIP Aspect Ratio . . . . . .21

Swapping PIP/ Moving PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Selection a Source Input Signal for PIP . . . . . . .21

Main Picture Size Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Main Picture Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .21

Twin Picture Setup Options

Main Picture Size Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sub Picture Size Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting a Twin Picture Source . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Swapping the Twin Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step.3 Miscellaneous

External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

IR Code (NEC format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28~29

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Contents

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Monitor Controls

Connection Options

VOL. MENU INPUT SELECT

ON/OFF

Main Power Button

INPUT SELECT Button

VOLUME (F,G) Buttons

Power Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby

mode, Illuminates green when

the Monitor is turned on

Remote Control Sensor

MENU Button

D,E Buttons

YPBP

R

( )

( )

R

(MONO)

R

AUDIO

ON/ OFF

L

R

AUDIO

L

( )

( )

L

AC INPUT

(8Ω)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

COMPONENT

(DVD/DTV INPUT)

RGB1 OUTPUT

(PC/DTV OUTPUT)

LOCK

REMOTE

CONTROL

CONTROL

RGB1 INPUT

(PC/DTV INPUT)

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

RGB2 INPUT

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

S-VIDEO

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

1 2 34 785 6 1

1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output)

Connect to optional external speaker(s).
*For further information, refer to ‘Speaker & Speaker Stand’
manual.

2. POWER CORD SOCKET

This Monitor operates on an AC power. The voltage is indi­cated on the Specifications page. Never attempt to operate
the Monitor on DC power.

3. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

Connect audio/video out from external equipment to these
jacks.

S-VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS (S-VIDEO)

Connect video out from an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO
input.

4. COMPONENT(DVD/DTV INPUT)/AUDIO INPUT JACKS

5. REMOTE LOCK Switch
REMOTE CONTROL

When “CONTROLLOCK” is set “ON”, Monitor is operated by
the external control device.

6. RGB1 OUTPUT(PC/DTV OUTPUT) JACKS

Y ou can watch the RGB1 signal on another monitor, connect
RGB1 OUTPUT (PC/DTV OUTPUT) to another monitor’s
PC input port.

7. AUDIO INPUT/RGB1 INPUT(PC/DTV INPUT)/
RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) JACKS

Connect the monitor output socket of the PC to this socket.

8. RS-232C INPUT(CONTROL/SERVICE) PORT

Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC.

Front Panel Controls

Back Connection Panel

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External Equipment Connections

Connection to PC

Note: All cables shown are not provided with the Monitor, except:

A D-sub 15 pin cable and DVI cable is supplied to connect the Monitor to a PC.

Connection to AV equipment

YPBP

R

( )

( )

R

(MONO)

R

AUDIO

ON/ OFF

L

R

AUDIO

L

( )

( )

L

AC INPUT

(8Ω)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

COMPONENT

(DVD/DTV INPUT)

RGB1 OUTPUT

(PC/DTV OUTPUT)

LOCK

REMOTE

CONTROL

CONTROL

RGB1 INPUT

(PC/DTV INPUT)

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

RGB2 INPUT

(DIGITAL RGB INPUT)

RS-232C INPUT

(CONTROL/SERVICE)

S-VIDEO

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT
(DVD/DTV
INPUT)

S-VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RGB1 INPUT
(PC/DTV
INPUT)

RGB2 INPUT
(DIGITAL
RGB INPUT)

RS-232C INPUT

Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel

8

- When connecting the Plasma Monitor to external equipment, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow,
Audio (L) - white, Audio (R) -red).

- Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket (yellow) with the BNC-RCA adapter to the AV INPUT on the Monitor.

- If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Monitor.

- If you connect an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regu­lar VCR to the Video input.

- Use the orbiter function to Avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen
still picture from a VCR.
If a 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed image may remain visible on the screen.

- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and Monitor

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select VIDEO.
(If connected to S-Video, select the

S-VIDEO external input source.)

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button on the VCR. (See VCR owner’s manual)

- When connecting the monitor to an external source, match the colors of A/V input jacks on the monitor with the output
jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red.

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select

VIDEO.

2. Operate the corresponding external equipment. See external equipment operating guide.

- After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV pro­gramming. This monitor cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connect­ed to the Monitor.

- For further information regarding cable TV service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s).

1. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control and select

VIDEO.

2. Tune to cable service provided channels using the cable box.

• Component Input ports

You can get better picture quality if you con­nect DVD player with component input ports
as below.

Component ports of the

Monitor

Y

PB

PR

Video output ports
of DVD player

Y
Y
Y
Y

Pb

B-Y

Cb
PB

Pr

R-Y

Cr
P

R

How to connect

Connect DVD video inputs to Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT (DVD/DTV
INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio sockets of AUDIO INPUT.

How to use

1. Turn on the DVD player, and insert a DVD.

2. Use INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select COMPO-

NENT

. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

WWatching VCR Setup

atching VCR Setup

WWatching External

atching External

A/V Source Setup

A/V Source Setup

WWatching Cable

atching Cable

TV Setup

TV Setup

WWatching DVD Setup

atching DVD Setup

External Equipment Viewing Setups

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- To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX.

How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-Top Box

• Connect DTV set-top box video output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV

INPUT) connector.

• Connect DTV set-top box audio outputs to monitor AUDIO INPUT jacks.

How to use

1. Turn on the digital SET-TOP BOX. (Refer to the owner’s ,manual for the digital SET-TOP BOX.)

2. Use INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select COMPONENT or RGB 1.

WWatching DTV Setup

atching DTV Setup

- To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor.

- Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanent­ly imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible.

- Connect PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC/DTV INPUT) or RGB2 INPUT(DIGITAL RGB INPUT) port of the Monitor; change the
resolution output of PC accordingly.

- Synchronization input form; Separate

Setup Instructions to Connect a PC to your Monitor

- If the resolution of PC is over UXGA, there will be no picture on the Monitor.

- Connect the signal cable from the monitor output port of the PC to the RGB1 INPUT(PC/DTV INPUT) port of the Monitor
or the signal cable from the DVI output port of the PC to the RGB2 INPUT(DIGITALRGB INPUT) port on the Monitor. (DVI
cable not included with the Monitor)

- Connect the audio cable from the PC to the Audio input on the Monitor. (Audio cables are not included with the Monitor).

- If using a sound card, adjust PC sound as required.

- This monitor apply a VESA Plug and Play Solution. When connecting a plug and play compatible system (PC) to the mon­itor, additional settings are not necessary. The monitor provides EDID data to the PC system with a DDC protocol. The PC
adjusts automatically to use this monitor.

- DDC protocol is preset for RGB1 (Analog RGB), RGB2 (DVI, Digital RGB) mode.

- If required, adjust the monitor settings for Plug and Play functionally.

- If graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect RGB1 INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT)
or RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) port on the Monitor to the PC.
If graphic card on the PC does output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, set the monitor to either RGB1 or RGB2;
(the other mode is set to Plug and Play automatically by the monitor.)

- The monitor perceives 640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card. In this case, change the screen scan­ning rate for the graphic card.

PC Setup

1. Turn on the PC and apply power to the Monitor.

2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the Monitor’s remote control.

3. Use the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select the RGB1 or RGB2 input source.

4. Set the resolution output of the PC to SXGA or under (1280 x 1024, 75Hz).

PC Setup

PC Setup

10

RGB1 Mode

Resolution

640x350

720x400

640x480

800x600

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

45.913

53.011

64.062

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

56.000

64.016

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

90.03

100.04

120.00

56.25

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

90.00

100.00

o

o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

49.725

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

54.348

63.995

67.500

77.487

68.681

75.000

63.981

79.976

74.55

60.00

70.06

75.02

84.99

60.05

70.01

75.00

85.05

75.06

75.00

60.02

75.02

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

DDC DDC

Resolution

832x624

1024x768

1152x864

1152x870
1280x960

1280x1024

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

Resolution

640x480

800x600

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

31.468

37.861

31.469

37.927

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

70.09

85.08

70.08

85.03

59.94

66.66

72.80

75.00

85.00

56.25

60.31

72.18

75.00

85.06

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

49.725

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

54.348

63.995

67.500

77.487

68.681

60.000

75.000

63.981

74.55

60.00

70.06

75.02

84.99

60.05

70.01

75.00

85.05

75.06

60.00

75.00

60.02

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

DDC DDCResolution

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

RGB2 Mode

Monitor Display Specifications

Monitor Display Specifications

o

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

832x624

1024x768

1152x870
1280x960

1280x1024

1152x864

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

640x350

720x400