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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR TV MODELS M197WAP M227WAP M237WAP www.lg.com...
PREPARATION SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ■ This is a simplified representation of the side panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. INPUT Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons Power Button Headphone Jack...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. <M197WAP/M227WAP> <M237WAP> AV IN AUDIO IN AV IN (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO HDMI IN (MONO) AUDIO IN (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO)
PREPARATION WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm...
DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
PREPARATION LOCATION Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also, ensure that the set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air.
KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM - The product is equipped with a Kensington Security System connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington Security System cable as shown below. - For detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided with the Kensington Security System.
PREPARATION ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA CONNECTION ■ For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. ■ An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. <M197WAP/ M227WAP > <M237WAP>...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on AV IN...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting a set-top box with a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to AV IN the HDMI IN jack on the set. AUDIO IN (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) HDMI IN Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button on ANTENNA CABLE IN the remote control.
DVD SETUP Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. AV IN AUDIO IN (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) HDMI IN Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the ANTENNA/ CABLE IN COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI IN AV IN AUDIO IN jack on the set. (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) HDMI IN ANTENNA Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button on CABLE IN VIDEO the remote control.
VCR SETUP ■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and SET. Connecting with a RF cable Connect the ANT OUT socket of the VCR AV IN AUDIO IN to the ANTENNA IN socket on the set. (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Connect the AUDIO / VIDEO jacks between SET and external equipment. Match the jack AV IN AUDIO IN (RGB) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) colors. HDMI IN (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and ANTENNA/ Audio Right = red) CABLE IN...
PC SETUP When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the set. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Connect the signal cable from the monitor output socket AV IN AUDIO IN of the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Tie cables together with a cable management as shown in the illustration. <M197WAP/ M227WAP > <M237WAP>...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAM CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the set. POWER Switches the set on from standby or off to standby. POWER INPUT TV/PC TV/PC Selects TV or PC mode. A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION If you press the button once, the input source OSD...
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POWER THUMBSTICK Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and INPUT TV/PC (Up/Down/Left/ adjust the system settings to your preference. Right) Adjusts the volume. A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION Selects a channel. Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. ENTER MENU Selects a menu.( p.27 ) ►...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE SET When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the set. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the set switches to standby mode. ■ In standby mode to turn set on, press the button on the set or press the POWER buttons on the remote control and the set will switch on.
ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your set's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to display each menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select a menu item. Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with ◄...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO TUNING 181 Chanels can be stored by program numbers (TV : 2 to 69 / CATV1 : 14 to 125). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the ▲ / ▼ or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
MANUAL TUNING You can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually. Setup Auto Tuning Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual Tuning the Setup menu. Favorite Channel Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual Tuning.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL This function lets you select your favorite channel directly. Repeatedly press the FCR button to select stored favorite channel. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ►...
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 16:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Just Scan. If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset Picture Mode adjusts the set for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the Picture Mode menu based on the program category. Vivid, Standard and Cinema are programed for optimum picture reproduction at the factory. Picture Press the MENU button and then ▲...
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User Option Backlight To control the brightness of the screen, adjust the brightness of LCD panel. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture. Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video screen. You can set the video value differently for each input. To reset to the factory default screen after making adjustments to each video mode, execute the “Picture Reset”...
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■ Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness Dynamic Contrast of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. (Off/Low/High) ■ This feather is not working in RGB 1080p/i mode. ■...
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. Picture ▲ Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select • Backlight • Contrast the Picture menu. • Brightness • Sharpness • Color •...
SCREEN SETUP AUTO CONFIGURE (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Auto configure This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock, and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL CONFIGURE(Adjustment for screen Position) If the picture is not clear and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This function works in the following mode when the signal exist : RGB PC Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼...
INITIALIZING (Reset to original factory settings) This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value This function works in the following mode when the signal exist : RGB PC Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button to Aspect Ratio Picture Mode select the Picture menu.
PICTURE CONTROL SELECTING RESOLUTION To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button to Aspect Ratio Picture Mode select the Picture menu.
SOUND CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS - SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Standard, Music or Cinema. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the set sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. Standard, Music and Cinema are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory.
SOUND CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Audio menu. Audio Sound Mode • Treble Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select • Bass • Reset Sound Mode.
AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programes. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select • Treble • Bass the Audio menu. • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ►...
SOUND CONTROL BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to the preferred levels. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select • Treble • Bass the Audio menu. • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ►...
AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select • Treble • Bass the Audio menu. • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Reset.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off time function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select Off Time On Time the Time menu.
AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the set to standby at a preset time. The set is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed for Two hours after. Once the on time/off time is set, these functions operate daily at the preset time.
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to select Off Time On Time the Time menu.
AUTO SLEEP If the set is switched on and there is no input signal, it will switch off automatically after 15 minutes. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to select Off Time On Time the Time menu.
OPTION SETTING ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. Option Press the MENU button and then use ▲ / ▼ button to Language Key Lock Caption/Text select the Option menu. DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Factory Reset...
KEY LOCK The set can be set so that the remote control is needed to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This set is programed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲...
OPTION SETTING CAPTION/TEXT Text services give a wide variety of information on all kind of subjects (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearing-impaired..) on up to half of the screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer captioning. In the event you are receiving a poor signal, an empty black box may appear and disappear, even when the text mode is selected.
DDC-CI(Only RGB) DDC-CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) is a communication protocol for communications between PC and set. DDC-CI makes it possible to adjust and setup detailed functions on PC instead of the set OSD. Set can be adjusted with PC by connecting communication between PC and set when DDC-CI is ON, and when DDC-CI is OFF set cannot be adjusted with PC because communication between PC and set is discon- nected.
OPTION SETTING POWER INDICATOR It is function to control of LED(turn on/off). Option Language Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select Key Lock the Option menu. Caption/Text DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Factory Reset Power Indicator.
MODE SETTING We recommend setting the set to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Language the Option menu.
OPTION SETTING FACTORY RESET Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all set programes. When the Factory Reset is completed, you must restart the Installation Guide. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Language the Option menu.
APPENDIX TROUBLE SHOOTING The SET does not operate properly ■ Check to see if there is any object between the SET and the remote The remote control control causing an obstruction. does not work ■ Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? ■...
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APPENDIX The Audio function is not working ■ Press the VOL ◄ or ► (or - +) button. Picture OK & ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound ■ Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ■...
MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new set. Caution : Be sure to swith the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
APPENDIX M237WAP 584.2 mm Wide (23 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Screen Type LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel LCD Panel Visible diagonal size: 584.2 mm Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm (H) x 0.265 mm (V) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal...
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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. Record it below should you ever need service.