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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
M4214T
M4716T
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR SIGNAGE Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS M4214T M4716T www.lg.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents To install Portrait ...3 Using the Remote Control ...4 Name of the Remote Control Buttons ...4 Inserting batteries into remote control..5 Name and Function of the Parts ...6 Rear View ...6 Connecting to External Devices...7 When Connecting to your PC ...7 When using the LAN ...9 VESA FDMI wall Mounting ...10 Video Input ...11...

  • Page 3: To Install Portrait

    To install Portrait - Only on some models. "When installing Portrait, rotate it clockwise based on its front."...

  • Page 4: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Name of the Remote Control Buttons • AV Button • Sleep Button When watching AV, RGB PC,HDMI/DVI, Component The product will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time. Press this button repetitively to select an appropriate time duration •...

  • Page 5: Inserting Batteries Into Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control • AV Button Toggles through video Component RGB PC HDMI/DVI Inserting batteries into remote control. AAA Type • Input Select Button If you press the button once, the following Input Signal Window will appear. Select the signal type you want using the 1.

  • Page 6: Name And Function Of The Parts

    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 Definition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals.

  • Page 7: Connecting To External Devices

    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.
  • Page 8 Connecting to External Devices Connect the power cord. 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. ▼▲...

  • Page 9: When Using The Lan

    Connecting to External Devices When using the LAN Connect the LAN cable as shown in the below figure . Connect PC to Monitor directly. Product Using the Internet. Network Product Network 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.

  • Page 10: Vesa Fdmi Wall Mounting

    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. Kensington Security Slot The Set is equipped with a kensington Security System connector on the back panel.

  • Page 11: Video Input

    Connecting to External Devices Video Input Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 8). When connecting with a BNC cable. Connect the input terminal with a • proper color match. Product Audio Cable BNC Cable...

  • Page 12: Component Input (480I/480P/576I/576P/720P/1080I/1080P)

    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 8). 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.

  • Page 13: Hdmi Input (480P/576P/720P/1080I/1080P)

    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 8).

  • Page 14: Daisy Chain Monitors

    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.

  • Page 15: User Menus

    User Menus Screen Adjustment options • Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to Power Button 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.
  • Page 16 User Menus Screen Adjustment options [For PC Analog signal] AUTO/SET Button [When XGA Mode is active and 1920 x 1080 is selected] SOURCE SOURCE Button - Toggles between inputs Component RGBPC HDMI/DVI IR Receiver • This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control. Auto in progress For optimal display change resolution to 1920 x 1080...

  • Page 17: Osd Menu

    User Menus OSD Menu Icon Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. Picture Adjusts the audio options. Audio Adjusts the timer options. Time Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances. Option Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version and IP address Information Note OSD(On Screen Disp lay)

  • Page 18: How To Adjust The Osd (On Screen Display) Screen

    How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen Pops up Move where Select a the menu you want to menu icon adjust screen Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. To access a control, use the When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SET Button.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Screen Color

    Adjusting Screen Color Picture Picture Picture Mode Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Toggles between screen presets. • Vivid : Select this option to display with a sharp image. • Standard : The most general and natural screen display status. •...
  • Page 20 Adjusting Screen Color Color Picture Temperature Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU 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 Green Blue...
  • Page 21 Adjusting Screen Color Advanced Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU • 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. •...
  • Page 22 Adjusting Screen Color Aspect Ratio To select the image size of the screen. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU 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 720p, 1080p and 1080i in Component mode.) Original The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
  • Page 23 Adjusting Screen Color Picture Mode Picture Reset Return factory settings. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Screen Adjust the screen video. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU • Auto Config. (RGB PC input only) : This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen •...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Audio Function

    Adjusting the audio function Sound The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're Mode currently watching. Audio Sound Mode Auto Volume Balance Speaker MENU • Clear Voice : By differentiating the human sound range from others,it helps users listen to human voices better.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Timer Function

    Adjusting the timer function Time Clock On/Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving MENU Clock If the current time is incorrect, reset the clock manually. 1) Press the MENU button and then use 2) Press the button and then use 3) Press the button and then use...
  • Page 26 Adjusting the timer function Time Clock On/Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving MENU Power This screen brightness adjusting menu helps you save energy. Saving • Level: Total 4 screen brightness levels are provided. - Off: 100% light - Level 1: 80% light - Level 2: 60% light - Level 3: 40% light...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Options

    Selecting the options Option Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Network Setup Factory Reset Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Key Lock Use the buttons to select On or Off. The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control.
  • Page 28 Selecting the options Network Setup Sets up network information. Option Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Network Setup Factory Reset MENU • Network Select • DHCP • Manual Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Execute MENU...

  • Page 29: Adjust Set Id And Check Serial No. And Sw Version

    Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version. Information Set ID Serial No. SW Version IP Address You can assign a unique Set ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several Set ID products are connected for display. Specify the number (01H~63H) using the and exit.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www. lg.com) • See if the plug&play function is supported by referring to the video card user manual. • The control locking function prevents unintentional OSD setting change due to careless usage.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting The screen image looks abnormal. ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred. ● The screen is displayed abnormally. After-image appears on the product. ●...
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting The audio function does not work. ● No sound? ● Sound is too dull. ● Sound is too low. Screen color is abnormal. ● Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). ● Screen color is unstable or mono-colored. ● Do black spots appear on the screen? The operation does not work normally.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. M4214T 106.73 cm (42.02 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD Panel LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 106.73 cm 0.227 mm x 0.681 mm (Pixel Pitch)
  • Page 34 Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. M4716T 1192.87 cm (46.96 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD Panel LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 1192.87 cm 0.5415 mm x 0.5415 mm (Pixel Pitch) Rated Voltage Power Power Consumption...
  • Page 35 Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. Video Signal Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Environmental Operational Condition Conditions Storage Condition * Applicable only for models that support the speakers Audio RMS Audio Output Input Sensitivity...

  • Page 36: Dtv Mode

    Specifications PC Mode - Preset Mode Horizontal Preset mode Frequency (kHz) 640 x 350 31.469 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.5 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 832 x 624 49.725 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768 60.123...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Cable

    Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. Connecting the cable Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture. * The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and product.

  • Page 38: Command Reference List

    RS-232C Command Reference List 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen Mute 05. Volume Mute 06. Volume Control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Color 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD Select 13. Remote Lock/ key Lock 14. Balance 15.
  • Page 39 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1]: First command. (k, j, m, d, f, x) * [Command 2]: Second command.(a to u) * [Set ID]: Set up the Set ID number of product. range : 01Hto63H.

  • Page 40: Controlling The Multiple Product

    Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 01. Power(Command : a) To control Power On / Off of the Set. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] To show the status of Power On / Off.
  • Page 41 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 03. Aspect Ratio(Command : c) (Main picture format) To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Screen menu.
  • Page 42 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 05. Volume Mute(Command : e) To control On/Off of the Volume Mute. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off) 1 : Volume Mute Off (Volume On) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off)
  • Page 43 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 07. Contrast(Command : g) To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust the contrast in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
  • Page 44 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 09. Color(Command : i) (Video Timing only) To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust the color in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
  • Page 45 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 11. Sharpness(Command : k) (Video Timing only) To adjust the screen Sharpness. You can also adjust the sharpness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
  • Page 46 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 14 Balance(Command : t) To adjust the sound balance. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 7. •...
  • Page 47 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Abnormal state (Command : z) Abnormal State : Used to Read the power off status when Stand-by mode. Transmission [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF : Read 0 : Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1 : No signal (Power on) 2 : Turn the monitor off by remote control 3 : Turn the monitor off by sleep time function...
  • Page 48 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 18. Auto Configure(Command: j u) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. it works only in RGB(PC) mode. Transmission [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1 : To set Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
  • Page 49 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 21. Sound Mode (Command : d y ) To adjust the Sound mode. Transmission [d][y][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Structure Data(Hex) Mode Clear Voice Standard Music Cinema sport Game User Acknowledgement [y][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 22.
  • Page 50 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 23. Elapsed time return(Command : d l) To read the elapsed time. Transmission [d][l][][Set ID][][Data][x] * The data is always FF(in Hex). Acknowledgement [l][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] * The data means used hours. (Hexadecimal code) 24.
  • Page 51 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 26. Auto volume (Command : d u) Automatically adjust the volume level. Transmission [d][u][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data 0 : Off 1 : On Acknowledgement [u][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 27. Speaker (Command : d v) Turn the speaker on or off.
  • Page 52 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 28. Time (Command : f a) Set the current time. Transmission [f][a][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1 : Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday [Data2] 0H to 17H (Hours)
  • Page 53 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 29. On Timer (On/Off Timer) On, Off (Command : F b) Set days for On Timer. Transmission [f][b][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Cr] [Data1] 0 (Write), FFH(Read) [Data2] 00H to FFH bit0 : Monday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit1 : Tuesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit2 : Wednesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit3 : Thursday On Timer On(1), Off(0)
  • Page 54 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 31. On Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f d) Set On Timer. Transmission [f][d][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1: Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday...
  • Page 55 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 32. Off Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f e) Set Off Timer. Transmission [f][e][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1 : Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday...
  • Page 56 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 33. Sleep Time (Command : f f) Set Sleep Time. Transmission [f][f][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1 : 10 2 : 20 3 : 30 4 : 60 5 : 90 6 : 120 7 : 180 8 : 240...
  • Page 57 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 35. Power On Delay (Command : f h) Set the schedule delay when the power is turned on (Unit: second). Transmission [f][h][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data : 00H to 64H (Data value) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 7. •...
  • Page 58 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 37. DPM Select (Command : f j) Set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Transmission [f][j][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: On Acknowledgement [j][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 38. Reset (Command : f k) Execute the Picture, Screen and Factory Reset functions.
  • Page 59 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 39. Power saving(Command : f I) To set the Power saving mode. Transmission [f][I][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: (static level 1) 2: (static level 2) 3: (static level 3) Acknowledgement [I][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 40.
  • Page 60 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 42. V Position (Command : f r) To set the Horizontal position Transmission [f][r][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 7. •...
  • Page 61 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 44. V Size (Command : f t) To set the Vertical size Transmission [f][t][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 7. •...
  • Page 62 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 45. Scheduling Input select (Command : f u) (Main Picture Input) To select input source for TV depending on day. Transmission [f][u][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Cr] Data 1 Structure Min: 0toMax:7(0:Monday, 1: Tuesday, 2: Wednesday, 3: Thursday, 4: Friday 5: Saturday, 6: Sunday, 7: Everyday) Data 2 Structure Data(Hex)
  • Page 63 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 47. S/W Version (Command : f z) Check the software version. Transmission [f][z][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data FFH : Read Acknowledgement [z][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 48. Input Select (Command : x b) To select input source for the Set. Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 20H : AV...
  • Page 64 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C RS-232C Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. Output waveform single pulse, modulated with 37.917kHz signal at 455kHz Configuration of frame • 1st frame Lead code custom code C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 •...
  • Page 65 Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C RS-232C Code(Hex) Function VOL( ) VOL( ) POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE INPUT SLEEP MENU EXIT Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8...
  • Page 66 Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner's Manual(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET.

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