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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR TV Please read this manual carefully before operating the your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR TV MODELS M2241A M2341A www.lg.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Parts and buttons Lifting and moving the Monitor set Setting up the Monitor set - Attaching the Stand Base - Detaching the Stand Base and Body - Mounting on a table - Mounting on a wall REMOTE CONTROL USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC - RGB connection Adjusting the screen - Selecting an image mode - Customizing image options - Customizing PC display options Adjusting the sound - Selecting an sound mode - Customizing sound options WATCHING TV Connecting an antenna or cable - Connecting an antenna or basic cable...
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- Direct Page Selection Fastext - Page selection Special Teletext Function MAINTENANCE Screen and frame Cabinet and stand Power cord TROUBLESHOOTING General PC mode SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Remote control and Batteries Stand base CAUTION Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span. Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. Power Cord RGB Cable CD(Owner's Manual) / Card...
Parts and buttons RGB IN (PC) button Selects the mode.(Programme ☞ Volume ☞ INPUT) MODE " " Programme Volume INPUT Adjusts the mode button level. NOTE You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menus. Local keys work on Power, Programme, Volume and Input only. HDMI IN AV IN ANTENNA / USB IN CABEL IN Connection panel ( See p.34) Description Scrolls through the saved programmes. Adjust the volume level. Changes the input source. ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Buttons Remote Control...
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the Monitor set When moving or lifting the Monitor set, read the following to prevent the Monitor set from being scratched or damaged and for save transportation regardless of its type and size. CAUTION Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. It is recommended to move the Monitor set in the box or packing material that the Monitor set originally came in. Before moving or lifting the Monitor set, disconnect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the Monitor set frame firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill area. When holding the Monitor set, the screen should face away from you to prevent the screen from scratches. When transporting the Monitor set, do not expose the Monitor set to jolts or excessive vibration. When transporting the Monitor set, keep the Monitor set upright, never turn the Monitor set on its side, or tilt towards the left or right. Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface.
Remove 2 screws and pull out the Stand Body from the Monitor set. Mounting on a table Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm WARNING It's a head fixed model and prohibited from adjusting the angle. If you try to adjust the angle forcibly, It can be damaged. Connect the Power Cord to a wall outlet. Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com . Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table. 10 cm 10 cm NOTE The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores.
Model VESA (A x B) Standard screw Number of screws Wall mount bracket (optional) 10 cm CAUTION Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. D o not over tighten the screws as this may cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. U se the screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty. NOTE Use the screws that are listed on the VESA standard screw specifications. The wall mount kit includes an installation manual and necessary parts.
REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the Monitor set correctly. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse. CAUTION Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may damage the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the Monitor set. (POWER) Turns the Monitor set on or off. TV/PC Selects TV or PC mode. MUTE Mutes all sounds. Recalls your preferred picture setting. LIST ( See p.17) Displays the programme table. POWER TV/PC INPUT MUTE I/II LIST Q.VIEW MENU EXIT ARC/MARK TEXT REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV/PC INPUT MUTE I/II LIST...
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REMOTE CONTROL Navigation buttons Scrolls through menus or options. Adjusts the volume level. EXIT Clears all on-screen displays and returns to Monitor set viewing from any menu. MENU ( See p.25) Accesses the main menus or saves your input and exit menus. Coloured buttons These buttons are used for teletext (on TELETEXT models only) , Programme edit. USB Menu control buttons USB menu(Music List). NOTE If you lost remote controller, you have to buy it at once because local keys work at Power, Programme, Volume and Input only. POWER TV/PC INPUT MUTE I/II LIST Q.VIEW MENU EXIT ARC/MARK TEXT...
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC Your Monitor set supports the Plug & Play* feature. * Plug & Play: The function when a PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention. RGB connection Transmits the analog video signal from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the D-sub 15 pin cable as shown the following illustrations. To transmit an audio signal, connect an optional audio cable in Monitor set. USING THE MONITOR SET CAUTION Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible. NOTE If you do not use an optional external speaker, connect the PC to the Monitor set with the optional audio cable. The Audio cable is optional. You can obtain additional accessories from most electronics stores.
USING THE MONITOR SET Adjusting the screen Selecting an image mode Display images in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset image modes. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Picture Mode and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to an image mode you want and press OK. Mode Description Vivid Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the Contrast, Brightness, Colour, and Sharpness. Standard Adjusts the image for the normal environment. Cinema Optimizes the video image for the cinematic look and enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. Customizing image options Customize basic and advanced options of each image mode for the best screen performance.
Customizing PC display options Customize options of each image mode for the best image quality. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Screen and press OK. Select and adjust following options, and then press OK. Option Description Resolution Selects a proper Resolution. Auto Sets to adjust the screen Position, Config. Size and Phase automatically. The displayed image may be unstable for a few seconds while the configuration is in progress. Position/ Adjusts the options when the Size/Phase image is not clear, especially when characters are shaky, after the auto configuration. Reset Restores the options to the default setting. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. Adjusting the sound Selecting an sound mode Play the sound in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset sound modes.
WATCHING TV WATCHING TV Connecting an antenna or cable Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable is optional. Connecting an antenna or basic cable Connect the Monitor set to a wall antenna socket with an RF cable (75 ohm). NOTE Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs. If the image quality is poor, install a signal amplifier properly to improve the image quality. If the image quality is poor with an antenna connected, aim the antenna to the proper direction. Visit http://AntennaWeb.org for more information about the antenna and cable connection. Connecting with a cable box Connect the Monitor set to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75 ohm).
Accessing the TV for the first time When you access the Monitor set for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings. Connect the power cord to a power outlet. Press on the Monitor set to turn the Monitor set on. The Power indicator lighting is turned on. NOTE When the Monitor set is in Power saving mode, the Power indicator lighting blinks. The initial setting screen appears if you access the TV for the first time. NOTE You can also switch the Monitor set from PC mode to TV mode, press TV/PC. You can also access Initial accessing OPTION in the main menus. If you do not operate the Monitor set within 40 seconds when the setting menu screen appears, the setting menus will disappear. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your Monitor set according to your preferences. Language Mode Setting Auto Tuning NOTE To display images in the best quality for your home environment, select Home Use mode. Store Demo mode is suitable for the retail environment.
WATCHING TV Watching TV Press on the Remote control or Monitor set to turn the Monitor set on. Press INPUT and select Antenna. Control the Monitor set using the following buttons and menus while you are watching TV. Button / Menu Description Scrolls through the saved programmes 0 - 9 Selects a programme by entering numbers Adjusts the volume level MUTE Mutes all sounds Selects one of the preset image modes ( See p.27) Selects one of the preset audio modes. ( See p.29) Resizes an image ( See p.18) To turn the Monitor set off, Press Remote control or on the Monitor set. Managing programmes Automatically setting up programmes Use this to automatically find and store all available programmes. Press MENU to access the main menus.
Selecting the programme list You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Displaying programme LIST Press LIST button to access the Programme List. When you are finished, press MENU NOTE You may find some blue programmes. These have been set up to be skipped by auto programming or in the programme edit mode. Some programmes with the channel number shown in the programme LIST indicate there is no station name assigned. Selecting a programme in the programme list Press the Navigation buttons to programme. Switch to the chosen programme number, press OK. Favourite programme setup Selecting favourite programme Favourite programme is a convenient feature that lets you quikly scan up to programmes of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between programmes. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to or EXIT. SETUP and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Programme Edit and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Programme you want and press GREEN button.
WATCHING TV Using additional options Adjusting aspect ratio Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing ARC while you are watching Monitor set. CAUTION If a fixed image displays on the screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This is “image burn” or “burn-in” and not covered by the warranty. If the aspect ratio is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on the letterboxed area of the screen. - 16:9: The following selection will allow you to adjust the picture horizontally, in linear proportion, to fill the entire screen(useful for viewing 4:3 formatted DVDs). - Just Scan: Following Selection will lead to you view the picture of best quality without loss of original picture in high resolution image. Note : If there is noise in original Picture, You can see the noise at the edge. Just Scan - Original: When your Monitor set receives a wide screen signal it will automatically change to the picture format broadcast. Original - 4:3: The following selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, gray bars will appear on both the left and right of the screen. - 14:9: You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general Monitor set programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed in the same...
Using the input list Selecting an input source Press INPUT to access the input source list. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the input sources and press OK. Input source Description Antenna or Watch TV over the air and cable cable Watch the contents in a VCR or other external devices View a PC display on the screen HDMI Watch contents in a DVD or Digital settop box or other high definition devices On-screen menu language The installation guide menu appears on the Monitor set screen when it is switched on for the first time. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Desired Language and press OK. If you want to change Language Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Language and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Desired Language option you want and press...
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using integrated media features Connecting USB storage devices Connect USB storage devices such as a USB flash memory, external hard drive, or MP3 player to the Monitor set and use multimedia features (“Browsing files” See p.21). Connect a USB flash memory or USB memory card reader to the Monitor set as shown on the following illustration. The USB screen appears. HDMI IN USB IN RGB IN (PC) CAUTION Back up your files saved on a USB storage device frequently, as you may lose or damage the files and this may be not covered by the warranty. Tips for using USB storage devices Only a USB storage device is recognizable. If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. A USB storage device using an automatic recognition programme may not be recognized. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized. The recognition speed of a USB storage device may depend on each device.
detected. So be sure to connect the external power source. - Please use a power adaptor for an external power source. We do not guarantee an USB cable for an external power source. If your USB memory device has multiple partitions or if you use a USB multi-card reader, you can use up to 6 partitions or USB memory devices. If a USB memory device is connected to a USB multi-card reader, its volume data may not be detected. If the USB memory device does not work properly, disconnect and reconnect it. How fast a USB memory device is detected differs from device to device. If the USB is connected in Standby Mode, specific hard disk will automatically be loaded when the Monitor set is turned on. The recommended capacity is 32 GB or less for USB memory. Any device with more than the recommended capacity may not work properly. USB storage devices below USB 2.0 are supported as well. When a broken file is played in the USB storage, the Monitor set may turn off or work abnormally. If picture size is bigger than the recommended size, the picture quality would be bad. USB file/folder number has limitation, 648, at each folder. ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files Access the Photo or Music lists and browse files. Connect a USB storage device. Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PHOTO LIST or MUSIC LIST and press OK.
ENTERTAINMENT Press the Navigation buttons to browse files. The highlighted file will display in the preview window. Photo List Page 2/3 No Marked Root Up Folder SG kim 001 Drive 1 SG kim 002 10/01/2010 SG kim 003 SG kim 004 10/01/2010 SG kim 005 SG kim 006 10/01/2010 SG kim 007 1366x768, 125KB Up Folder Navigation Option...
Using photo options Use the following options while viewing photos. ꔗ 1/17 ꔃ Slideshow Delete Option Options Number of selected photos Option Description Slideshow Starts or stops a slideshow with selected photos. If there are no selected photos, all photos saved in the current folder display during a slideshow. To set a slideshow speed, select Option. Turns the background music on or off. To set the background music folder, select Option. Rotates photos clockwise (90°, 180°, (Rotate) 270°, 360°). NOTE The supported photo size is limited. You cannot rotate a photo if the resolution of the rotated width is larger than the supported resolution size. Delete Deletes a photo. Option Slide Speed: Selects a slideshow speed (Fast, Medium, Slow). Music Album: Selects a music folder for the background music.
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ENTERTAINMENT Control playback by using the following buttons. Button Description Stops playback Plays a music file and Pauses or resumes playback Skips to the next file Skips to the previous file NOTE A damaged or corrupted file will not play and the duration of the file display as 00:00. A copy-protected file will not play. If the Monitor set is not in use for some time during playback, the information box as a screensaver will appear to prevent image burn. To return to the Music list screen, press MENU or EXIT Folder name/file name Music S003 0:27 / 3:67 Time elapsed /Duration...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing main menus Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. SETUP ( See p.26) Sets up and edit programmes SETUP TIME ( See p.31) Sets the time, date, or Timer feature PICTURE ( See p.27) Adjusts the image size, quality, or effect PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION OPTION ( See p.32) Customizes the general settings CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS MENU EXIT ARC/MARK TEXT HOLD SIZE TIME REVEAL INDEX MODE...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings SETUP settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available Programme settings are described in the following: Setting Auto Tuning Tunes and stores all available programmes through antennas or cable inputs. ( See p.16) Manual Tuning Tunes and stores the programmes you want manually. ( See p.16) Programme Edit Edit the pregramme list. ( See p.16) SETUP Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Programme Edit Description Move...
PICTURE settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available picture settings are described in the following: Setting Aspect Ratio Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size. ( See p.18) Picture Mode Selects one of the preset image or customizes options in each mode for the best Monitor set screen performance. You are also able to customize advanced options of each mode. The available preset picture modes vary depending on the Monitor set . Mode Vivid Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast, brightness, Colour, and sharpness. Standard Adjusts the image for the normal environment. Cinema Optimizes the video image for a cinematic look to enjoy movies as if you are in a movie theater. Screen Customizes the PC display options in RGB mode. Option Resolution Selects a proper resolution. See "Specification" See p.44 for the recommended resolution for each model. 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. Position/Size/ Adjusts the options when the picture is not clear, especially when characters are Phase...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Basic image options Setting Backlight A djusts the brightness of the screen by controlling the LCD backlight. If you decrease the brightness level, the screen becomes darker and the power consumption will be reduced without any video signal loss. Contrast Increases or decreases the gradient of the video signal. You may use Contrast when the bright part of the picture is saturated. Brightness Adjusts the base level of the signal in the picture. You may use Brightness when the dark part of the picture is saturated. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image. Colour Adjusts intensity of all Colours. Tint Adjusts the balance between red and green levels. Advanced Control Customizes the advanced options. Reset Restores the options to the default setting. Advanced image options Setting Colour Temperature This is the function to adjust the overall colour of the screen to the feeling you want. (Medium/Warm/Cool) Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The (Off/Low/High) picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker.
AUDIO settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available audio options are described in the following: Setting Auto Volume Activates the Auto Volume feature to keep the volume level consistent whenever you change programmes. The volume level may not be consistent due to different signal conditions of broadcasting stations. Balance Adjusts balance between the left and right speakers according to your room environment. Sound Mode Selects one of the preset sound modes or customize each option in each mode. Mode Standard Music Cinema NOTE I f sound quality or volume is not at the level you want, it is recommended to use a separate home theater system or amplifier to cope with different user environments. Option Treble Bass Reset Description Select when you want standard-quality sound. Select when you listen to music. Select when you watch movies. Controls the dominant sounds in the output. When you turn up the treble, it will increase the output to the higher frequency range. Controls the softer sounds in the output. When you turn up the bass, it will increase the output to the lower frequency range.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Stereo/Dual Reception When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Press I/II and press the One/Two Broadcast On Screen Display Mono MONO Stereo STEREO Dual DUAL I , DUAL II , DUAL I + II Mono sound selection If the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono. In mono reception, the clarity of sound is improved. Language selection for dual language broadcast a programme can be received in two languages (dual language), you can switch to DUAL I, DUAL II or DUAL I + II. DUAL I Sends the primary broadcast language to the loudspeakers. DUAL I I Sends the secondary broadcast language to the loudspeakers. DUAL I+I I Sends a separate language to each loudspeaker.
TIME settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available time settings are described in the following: Setting Clock You must set the time correctly before using on/off time function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the Monitor set is unplugged, reset the clock. Off Time/On Time Sets the time to turn on or off the Monitor set automatically. To use this function, you should set the current time and date in the Clock menu. NOTE I f you do not press any button within 2 hours after the Monitor set turns on by the On Time feature, the Monitor set enters the Standby mode automatically. I f you set the On Time feature and turn the Monitor set off by pressing Main power switch, the On Time feature will not work. To activate the On Time feature, the Monitor set must be in Standby mode. I f you set both Off Time and On Time features to the same time, the Off Time function overrides the On Time feature. Sleep Timer Sets the length of time until the Monitor set to turns off. When you turn the Monitor set off and turn it on again, the Sleep Timer will be set to off. Auto Off If the set is switched on and there is no input signal, it will switch off automatically after 15 minutes. CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Clock Off Time...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available option settings are described in the following: Setting Language Selects a language for the display ( See p.19). Key Lock The Monitor set can be set so that the remote control is required to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. NOTE In Key Lock ‘On’, if the Monitor set is turned off, press the POWER buttons on the remote control. With the Key Lock On, the display ‘ on the front panel is pressed while viewing the Monitor set. Power Indicator Sets to turn on or off the Power indicator on the Monitor set. Mode Setting Customizes the Monitor set settings to suit your preference. The initial setup screen will appear when you turn on the Monitor set for the first time. Setting Mode Setting Factory Reset This function initializes all settings. Description Key Lock On ’ appears on the screen if any button Selects Home Use mode for the home environment.
USB settings Press MENU to access the main menus. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press MENU. When you are finished, press EXIT. When you return to the previous menu, press MENU. The available usb settings are described in the following: Setting Photo List You can view photo files on USB storage device. ( See p.22) Music List You can play music files on USB storage device. ( See p.23) MAKING CONNECTIONS Photo List Music List Description Move...
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the Monitor set and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information about an external device’s connection, refer to the manual supplied with each device. Available external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs, audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, camcorders or cameras, gaming devices, and other external devices. NOTE If you record a TV program on a DVD recorder or VCR, make sure to connect the Monitor set signal input cable to the Monitor set through a DVD recorder or VCR. For more information about recording, refer to the manual supplied with the connected device. The external device connection may differ from the model. Connect external devices to the Monitor set by referring to the following table. Connection overview Connection type HDMI (highly recommended) Composite Video Digital Analog Audio Digital Analog...
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Connect various external devices to the ports on the Monitor set’s back panel. Find an external device you want to connect to your Monitor set shown on the following illustration. Check the connection type of the external device. Go to the appropriate illustration and check the connection details. HD Receiver HDMI – See p.36 Composite – See p.36 RGB – See p.11 NOTE If you connect a gaming device to the Monitor set, use the cable supplied with the gaming device. HDMI – See p.36 Composite – See p.36 Camcorder/Camera HDMI – See p.36 Composite – See p.36 MAKING CONNECTIONS Composite – See p.36 Memory storage – See p.36 Memory card reader – See p.36 Gaming device HDMI – See p.36 Composite – See p.36...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera, HD receiver, DVD or VCR player Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the Monitor set and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the Monitor set. Connect the external device and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown on the following illustration. NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI™ Cable. High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher. HDMI IN AV IN USB IN RGB IN (PC) HDMI OUT Composite connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the Monitor set. Connect the external device and the Monitor set with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration.
TELETEXT This feature is not available in all countries. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up to the minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the corresponding page number. TOP and FASTEXT are more modern methods allowing quick and easy selection of teletext information. POWER TV/PC INPUT MUTE I/II LIST Q.VIEW MENU EXIT ARC/MARK TEXT HOLD SIZE TIME REVEAL INDEX MODE UPDATE USB VOL - USB VOL + Switch On/Off Press the TEXT button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page appears on the screen.
TELETEXT Top Text The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / Group / Page Selection With the Blue button you can progress from block to block. Use the Yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block. With the GHreen button you can proceed to the next existing page with automatic overflow to the next group. Alternatively, the button can be used. The Red button permits you to return to previous selection. Alternatively, the button can be used. Direct Page Selection As with SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering it as a three digit number using the NUMBER buttons in TOP mode. Fastext The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Page selection Press the button to select the index page. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with corresponding coloured buttons.
Special Teletext Function Hold Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time. When this menu is selected the stop symbol is displayed at the top left-hand corner of the screen and the automatic page change is inactive. Size Selects double height text. Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page. Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press this button again to return to the normal display. MIX Displays the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture off press this button again. Time When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the RED/ GREEN, Navigation buttons or NUMBER buttons. Reveal Select this menu to display concealed information, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles. Index Select the each index page.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your Monitor set regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. When the Monitor set is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent possible damage from lightning or power surges. Screen and frame To remove dust, wipe the surface with a dry and soft cloth. To remove major dirt, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened in clean water or a diluted mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a clean and dry cloth. CAUTION Do not push, rub, or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object, as this may result in scratches on the screen and image distortions. Do not use any chemicals, such as waxes, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticides, air fresheners, lubricants, as these may as these may damage the screen’s finish and cause discolorations. Cabinet and stand To remove dust, wipe the cabinet with a dry and soft cloth. To remove major dirt, wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened in a clean water or water containing a small amount of mild detergent. CAUTION Do not spray liquid onto the surface. If water enters the Monitor set, it may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING General The Monitor set does not operate properly Problem The remote control doesn’t work Power is suddenly turned off The video function does not work. Problem No picture & No sound Picture appears slowly after switching on No Colour, poor colour, or poor picture Horizontal / vertical bars or picture shaking Poor reception on some channels Lines or streaks in pictures No picture when connecting HDMI Resolution y Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control y Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity ( to , to ). y Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR, etc.
Adjust Balance in menu option. y A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a problem with the product. y Check HDMI cable is High Speed HDMI Cable. y Check USB cable over version 2.0. y If the sound is abnormal in the HDMI, check the audio format in your external equipments. » Audio Supported format: PCM Resolution y It means that the Monitor set is currently set to Store Demo mode. To switch to Home use mode you should do the followings: From the Monitor set Menu, choose OPTION → Choose Mode Setting → Choose Home use. Now, you have completed switching to the Home use mode. Resolution y Adjust brightness and contrast again. y The signal cable between PC and product is not connected. Check the signal cable. y Press the ‘INPUT’ button in the remote control to check the input signal. Resolution y Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www.lg.com) y See if the plug & play function is supported by referring to the video card user’s guide.
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After-image appears on the product. Problem y If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be damaged After-image appears when the product is turned off. Screen Colour is abnormal. Problem y Set screen Colour resolution to more than 24 bits (true Colour) Select Screen has poor Colour resoluion (16_Colours). Screen Colour is unstable or mono y Check the connection status of the signal cable. Colour. Do back spots appear on the y Several pixels (red, green, white or black Colour) may appear on the screen? The screen image looks abnormal. Problem Is the screen position wrong? y Adjust the Position menu in OSD. y A See if the video card resolution and frequency are supported by Do thin lines appear on the y Adjust the Clock menu in OSD. background screen? Horizontal noise appears or the y Adjust the Phase menu in OSD.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS M2241A LCD Panel Screen Type Pixel Pitch Video Signal Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Power Rated Voltage Power Consumption Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Weight Environmental Operating Temperature conditions Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. 546.86 mm Wide (21.53 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 546.86 mm 0.248 mm (H) x 0.248 mm (V) 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz 30 kHz to 69 kHz 56 Hz to 61 Hz Separate Sync TV, D-Sub Analog, CVBS, HDMI AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 0.8 A On Mode : 30 W (typ.) Sleep Mode 1 W (RGB) Off Mode 0.5 W 520.8 mm x 422.7 mm x 166.4 mm 3.6 kg 10°C to 35 °C...
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M2341A LCD Panel Screen Type Pixel Pitch Video Signal Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Power Rated Voltage Power Consumption Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Weight Environmental Operating Temperature conditions Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. 584.2 mm Wide (23 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel. Visible diagonal size : 584.2 mm 0.265 mm (H) x 0.265 mm (V) 1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz 30 kHz to 69 kHz 56 Hz to 61 Hz Separate Sync TV, D-Sub Analog, CVBS, HDMI AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 1.2 A On Mode : 50 W (typ.) Sleep Mode 1 W (RGB) Off Mode 0.5 W 553.9 mm x 442.5 mm x 166.4 mm 4.4 kg 10°C to 35 °C 20 % to 80 %...
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SPECIFICATIONS RGB (PC) supported mode Horizontal Resolution Frequency(kHz) 640 x 480 31.469 800 x 600 37.879 1024 x 768 48.363 1152 x 864 54.34 1280 x 960 60.000 1280 x 1024 63.981 1680 x 1050 64.674 1680 x 1050 65.290 1920 x 1080 67.500 HDMI (DTV) mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency(kHz) 720 x 480 31.470 720 x 480 31.500 720 x 576 31.250 1280 x 720 44.960 1280 x 720 45.000 1280 x 720 37.500 1920 x 1080 33.720 1920 x 1080 33.750...
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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.
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