LG M1950A Owner's Manual
LG M1950A Owner's Manual

LG M1950A Owner's Manual

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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

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3 AUTO SLEEP ............48 OPTION SETTING ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION ..49 KEY LOCK ............50 CAPTION/TEXT ..........51 DDC-CI(Only RGB) ...........52 POWER INDICATOR ........53 MODE SETTING ..........54 FACTORY RESET ..........55 APPENDIX TROUBLE SHOOTING ........56 MAINTENANCE ..........58 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M1950A> ...........59 <M2550A> ...........60 LICENSES ............61...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 5: Back Panel Information

    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)
  • Page 6: Stand Installation

    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.
  • Page 7: Detaching Stand

    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.
  • Page 8: Detaching Stand Body

    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.
  • Page 9: Wall Mount: Horizontal Installation

    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...
  • Page 10: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    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...
  • Page 11: Positioning Your Display

    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.
  • Page 12: Kensington Security System

    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.
  • Page 13: External Equipment Setup

    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)
  • Page 14: Hd Receiver Setup

    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...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Set-Top Box With A Hdmi Cable

    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...
  • Page 16: Dvd Setup

    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...
  • Page 17: Connecting With A Hdmi Cable

    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.
  • Page 18: Vcr Setup

    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...
  • Page 19: Other A/V Source Setup

    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.
  • Page 20: Pc Setup

    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 -...
  • Page 21: Back Cover For Wire Arrangement

    BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Tie cables together for better cable management as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 22: Supported Dispaly Resolution

    EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP SUPPORTED DISPALY RESOLUTION RGB[PC] mode <M1950A> <M2550A> Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363...
  • Page 23: Watching Tv / Channel Control

    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...
  • Page 24: Installing Batteries

    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 )
  • Page 25: Turning On The Set

    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.
  • Page 26: On Screen Menus Selection And Adjustment

    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 ◄...
  • Page 27: Auto Tuning

    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.
  • Page 28: Manual Tuning

    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 ►...
  • Page 29: Favorite Channel

    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 ►...
  • Page 30: Picture Control

    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.
  • Page 31: Preset Picture Settings

    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.
  • Page 32: Manual Picture Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 33 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”...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35: Picture Reset

    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 ►...
  • Page 36: Screen Setup (Rgb [Pc] Mode Only)

    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.
  • Page 37: (Adjustment For Screen Position)

    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 •...
  • Page 38: Reset (Recover To Factory Setting)

    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 •...
  • Page 39: Selecting Resolution

    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.
  • Page 40: Sound Control

    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. •...
  • Page 41: Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

    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 •...
  • Page 42: Auto Volume

    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 •...
  • Page 43: Balance

    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.
  • Page 44: Audio Reset

    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 ►...
  • Page 45: Time Setting

    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.
  • Page 46: Auto On/Off Timer Setting

    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”...
  • Page 47: Sleep Timer Setting

    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 ►...
  • Page 48: Auto Sleep

    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.
  • Page 49: Option Setting

    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.
  • Page 50: Key Lock

    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 ►...
  • Page 51: Caption/Text

    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.
  • Page 52: Ddc-Ci(Only Rgb)

    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.
  • Page 53: Power Indicator

    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.
  • Page 54: Mode Setting

    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.
  • Page 55: Factory Reset

    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.
  • Page 56: Appendix

    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 -)? ■...
  • Page 57 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 ■...
  • Page 58: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 59: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M1950A> 470.1 mm Wide (18.51 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Screen Type LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel LCD Panel Visible diagonal size: 470.1 mm Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm (H) x 0.3 mm (V) Max. Resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 60: M2550A

    APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M2550A> 634.4 mm Wide (25 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Screen Type LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel LCD Panel Visible diagonal size: 634.4 mm Pixel Pitch 0.288 mm (H) x 0.288 mm (V) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal...
  • Page 61: Licenses

    LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 62 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.

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