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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 M2280A M2280AF M2380A M2380AF www.lg.com...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ■ This is a simplified representation of the side panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. <M2280A/M2380A> <M2280AF/M2380AF> INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT MENU ENTER IR RECEIVER (remote control signal receiver)
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. <M2280A/M2380A> <M2280AF/M2380AF> AUDIO H / P (RGB) HDMI IN VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L - ANTENNA / CABLE IN...
PREPARATION <M2280A/M2380A> 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.
<M2280AF/M2380AF> 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.
PREPARATION <M2280A/M2380A> 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.
<M2280AF/M2380AF> 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(Only M2280A/M2380A) ■ 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.
WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. 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.
PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. <M2280A/M2380A> 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm <M2280AF/M2380AF> 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.
Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots. However, they have no adverse effect on the monitor’s performance. c. Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may produce temporary distortions on the screen. <M2280A/M2380A> <M2280AF/M2380AF>...
■ 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. <M2280A/M2380A> <M2280AF/M2380AF> AUDIO H / P...
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 using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the set. 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.
BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Tie cables together for better cable management as shown in the illustration below. <M2280A/M2380A> <M2280AF/M2380AF>...
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 If you press the button once, the input source OSD...
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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 Adjusts the volume. A.PROG MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION -Left/Right Selects a channel. ENTER Accepts your selection or displays the current mode. MENU Selects a menu.( p.28 )
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 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 ◄...
AUTO TUNING 181 channels 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.
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 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 Aspect Ratio Press the MENU button and then ▲...
PICTURE CONTROL 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 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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PICTURE CONTROL ■ 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 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 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.
MANUAL CONFIGURE(Adjustment for screen Position) If the picture is not clear and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manu- ally. This function works in the following mode when the signal exist : RGB PC Picture Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu.
PICTURE CONTROL 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 Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to select the Picture menu.
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 Aspect Ratio Picture Mode to 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 appropri- ate sound options based on the program content. Standard, Music and Cinema are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory.
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE 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 Sound mode.
SOUND CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programs. Audio Sound Mode Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to • Treble select the Audio menu. • Bass • Reset Auto Volume Balance Press the ►...
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 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.
SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automati- cally switches the set to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Time Clock Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to Off Time select the Time menu.
TIME SETTING 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 Off Time select 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 Language Key Lock to select the Option menu. Caption/Text DDC-CI Power Indicator Mode Setting Factory Reset...
OPTION SETTING 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 ▲...
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. 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 disconnected.
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. ■ Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? does not work ■...
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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.
APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M2380A / M2380AF> 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...
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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.