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OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LED LCD MONITOR TV MODELS M1950A M2550A www.lg.com...
CONTENTS PREPARATION WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ......4 REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS ..23 BACK PANEL INFORMATION ......5 TURNING ON THE SET ........25 STAND INSTALLATION ........6 INSTALLATION GUIDE ........25 DETACHING STAND ..........7 CHANNEL SELECTION ........25 DETACHING STAND BODY .......8 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ........25 WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ..9 ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ■ This is a simplified representation of the side panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Remote Control Sensor INPUT Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Button CHANNEL Button Power Button Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off Note: You can adjust Power indicator in the OPTION menu.
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. AUDIO H / P (RGB) HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L - ANTENNA / CABLE IN DC - IN VIDEO AUDIO RGB IN (PC)
PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect the set and its screen from damage. Insert the Stand Base into the product. Stand Base Use a Coin on the bottom of the stand base and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.
DETACHING STAND ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Place the set screen side down on a cushion or soft cloth. Detach the stand base from the set by turning the screw to the left with a Coin. Coin Pull the Stand Base.
PREPARATION DETACHING STAND BODY ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. ■ Remove the Stand Body in the same way as the following when using it as a Wall Hook. 1. Remove the screw 2 point. 2.
5-2) 787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above * Please use VESA standard wall mount pad and screws. Wall Mount Pad < Screw Mounting Interface Dimensions > Model M1950A M2550A VESA ( A x B) 75 x 75 200 x 100...
PREPARATION 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. * Tilt range -5° 10° 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.
PREPARATION 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.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ 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 included with the SET. AUDIO H / P (RGB)
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 AUDIO H / P (RGB) When connecting with a component cable HDMI IN...
Connecting a set-top box with a HDMI cable AUDIO H / P (RGB) Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box HDMI IN to the HDMI IN jack on the set. VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L - ANTENNA CABLE IN Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button VIDEO AUDIO...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP AUDIO H / P (RGB) Connecting with a component cable HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L - Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD ANTENNA / to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. CABLE IN VIDEO AUDIO...
Connecting with a HDMI cable AUDIO H / P (RGB) HDMI IN Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI IN jack on the set. VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L - ANTENNA CABLE IN VIDEO AUDIO Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button RGB IN (PC) on the remote control.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP ■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and SET. Connecting with a RF cable AUDIO H / P Connect the ANT OUT socket of the VCR (RGB) to the ANTENNA IN socket on the set. HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO...
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Connect the AUDIO / VIDEO jacks between SET and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Select AV input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. If connected to AV IN, select AV input source.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable AUDIO H / P Connect the signal cable from the monitor output (RGB) socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the set. HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L -...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL 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 INPUT...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL POWER Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and THUMBSTICK INPUT TV/PC adjust the system settings to your preference. Up/Down Selects a channel. A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION -Left/Right Adjusts the volume. ENTER Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. MENU Selects a menu.( p.26 )
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.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT If set design may changed, The shown image may be different with your set. 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 ◄...
AUTO TUNING This TV is able to store 181channel (TV channel:2 to 69,CATV channel:1,14 to 125). If you attempt below, automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area. Setup Auto Tuning Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Manual Tuning select the Setup menu.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL MANUAL TUNING You can add or delete channels from the channel scan manually. Setup Auto Tuning Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Manual Tuning select the Setup menu. Favorite Channel Press the ►...
FAVORITE CHANNEL This function lets you select your favorite channel directly. Repeatedly press the FCR button to select stored favorite channel. Setup Auto Tuning Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Manual Tuning select the Setup menu. Favorite Channel 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.
PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Preset Picture mode Choose from Standard, Cinema or sRGB (only RGB PC). Each input (TV,AV, Component, etc) remembers the custom setting you created. Picture Aspect Ratio Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Picture Mode select the Picture menu.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User Option Backlight Adjust brightness by controlling Lamp brightness of LCD. Contrast Adjust white levels in picture. Brightness Adjust black level in the picture. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. Color Adjust the amount of color in the picture.
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Picture Mode-advance Option 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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PICTURE CONTROL Dynamic Contrast / Dynamic Color / Noise Reduction ■ This feather is not working in “RGB PC” input or 1080p/i resolution. Black Level ■ This feather is not working in “RGB PC” input. ■ This feature operates only 480i/576i mode on “AV”, “TV” and “Component” Film Mode input.
PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. Picture ▲ Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to • Backlight select the Picture menu. • Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness • Color • Tint Press the ►...
PICTURE CONTROL SCREEN SETUP (RGB [PC] mode only) AUTO CONFIGURE Sets to adjust the screen position, clock, and phase automatically. The displayed image may be unstable for a few seconds while the configuration is in progress. Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu.
MANUAL CONFIGURE(Adjustment for screen Position) Sets to adjust the screen position, clock, and phase manually. Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu. • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness •...
PICTURE CONTROL RESET (Recover to factory setting) Restores the options to the default setting. Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu. • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness • Sharpness •...
SELECTING RESOLUTION This feature matches the resolution of PC between PC and TV manually for optimizing picture in “RGB PC” input. This feature operate in that the vertical size of picture is 768 or 1050. Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu.
SOUND CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS - SOUND MODE Choose from Standard, Music or Cinema. Each input (TV,AV, Component, etc) remembers the custom setting you created. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to • Treble select the Audio menu. •...
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Treble Control sound level of high frequency like enhance or reducing. Bass Control of low frequency like enhance or reducing. Reset Return Treble and Bass settings to factory default. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to •...
SOUND CONTROL AUTO VOLUME Activates the Auto Volume feature to keep the volume level consistent whenever you change channels. The volume level may not be consistent due to different signal conditions of broadcasting stations. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to •...
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 • Treble select the Audio menu. • Bass • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Balance.
SOUND CONTROL 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 • Treble select the Audio menu. • Bass • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ►...
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 Off Time select the Time menu.
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING Off time Make the TV to be standby automatically at the setting time. On time Turn on the TV from standby automatically at the setting time, and then if User push any button during 2hour, TV would be turn off automatically. *If “On time”...
SLEEP TIMER SETTING “Sleep timer” can be set to turn off after an incremental period of time. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to Off Time select the Time menu. On Time Sleep Timer Auto Sleep Press the ►...
TIME SETTING AUTO SLEEP If there is no signal input from the input terminal and no operation for 15 minutes, the set will turn off automatically. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to Off Time select the Time menu.
OPTION SETTING ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION Option Press the MENU button and then use ▲ / ▼ button Language Key Lock to select the Option menu. Caption/Text DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Factory Reset Press the ► button and then use ▲ / ▼ button to select Language.
OPTION SETTING KEY LOCK “Key Lock” make the local key on TV incapable for limiting User. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Language select the Option menu. Key Lock Caption/Text DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Press the ►...
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.
OPTION SETTING 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. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Language Key Lock select the Option menu.
POWER INDICATOR It is function to control of LED(turn on/off). Option Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to Language Key Lock select the Option menu. Caption/Text DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Factory Reset Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Power Indicator.
OPTION SETTING 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 Language select the Option menu.
FACTORY RESET Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all set programs. When the Factory Reset is completed, you must restart the installation guide. Option Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to Language select 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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TROUBLE SHOOTING The Audio function is not working ■ Press the VOL ◄ or ► button. Picture OK & ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound ■ Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ■ Are the audio cables installed properly? No output from one ■...
APPENDIX 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.
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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.