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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR SIGNAGE Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS M2901S M3801S www.lg.com...
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• Image sticking is a phenomenon that exhibits temporary retained image or permanent "ghost" Note image, due to the prolonged display of static images, which causes chemical or electrical damage on the display components. • It is recommended to avoid displaying a fixed static image which is the most common cause of image sticking.
Contents Accessories ...4 Using the Remote Control ...5 Name of the Remote Control Buttons ...5 Inserting batteries into remote control..5 Name and Function of the Parts ...6 Rear View ...6 Connecting to External Devices...7 When Connecting to your PC ...7 When using the LAN ...8 Daisy Chain Monitors ...9 VESA FDMI wall Mounting ...10...
Accessories Accessories Thank you for your purchase. Please check the product as well as the accessories shown below. ❖ Note that the accessories may look different from those shown here. Remote Control / Batteries D-Sub Signal Cable Power Cable CD-ROM / Cards...
Using the Remote Control Name of the Remote Control Buttons • Power Button Power On/Off There is not a function which is supported There is not a function which is supported • Menu Button OSD On/Off Sub OSD Menu out There is not a function which is supported Inserting batteries into remote control.
Name and Function of the Parts * The product image in the user's guide could be different from the actual image. Rear View HDMI HDMI IN Ports : HDMI signal to HDMI port with HDMI cable. RGB IN/OUT : RGB signal to RGB port with RGB cable. EXT.
Connecting to External Devices When Connecting to your PC First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable. When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. Rear side of the product. When connecting with the HDMI signal input cable (not included).
Connecting to External Devices Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product. Turn on the PC. To change input source Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button on the bottom of the product. HDMI signal When using the LAN Connect the LAN cable as shown in the below figure .
Connecting to External Devices Daisy Chain Monitors Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product. • To use different products connected to each other Connect one end of the signal input cable(15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable) to the RGB OUT connector of product 1 and connect the other RGB IN connector of other products.
Connecting to External Devices VESA FDMI wall Mounting This product supports a VESA FDMI compliant mounting interface. These mounts are Purchased separately and not available. Refer to the instructions included with the mount for more info...
User Menus Screen Adjustment options • Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to Power Button turn it off. • This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally (on Power Indicator mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to red.
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User Menus Screen Adjustment options • To change input source depending on connected signal. SOURCE Button Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button on the bottom of the product. HDMI signal IR Receiver •...
OSD Menu Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. PICTURE Adjusts the timer options TIME Adjusts the OSD menu position. Adjusts Set ID and Set Network. UTILITY Note OSD(On Screen Disp lay) The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation.
Adjusting Screen Color Picture Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Temp Picture Reset Screen ▲ ◄► Move Select ▼ Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjust the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture. Color Temp Color Settings Picture Brightness...
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▼ To select the image of the screen.(TOP Bottom Stretch) (M2901S : Case input resolution 1360 x 768) TOP : It’s composed of 480 line from 1 line of Vertical. Bottom : It’s composed of 768 line from 481 line of Vertical.
Adjusting the Time function Time Clock Hour Clock Minute Week Day On/Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power Saving ▲ ◄► Move Select ▼ Clock Hour If the current time is incorrect, reset the clock manually. Press the the ◄ ► button to set the hour(00 to 23). Clock Minute If the current time is incorrect, reset the clock manually.
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Adjusting the Time function Time Clock Hour Clock Minute Week Day On/Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power Saving ▲ ◄► Move Select ▼ Sleep Time The power is automatically turned off when the time set by a user is passed. Press the the ◄...
This menu shows the input source and software version of the product. Information <Information> Source : RGB Resol : 1280 x 1024(P) H Freq : 64 KHz V Freq : 60 Hz Version : LG 0.20 ◄► Move User Menus > ▲ Select Back MENU ▼...
Selecting the UTILITY UTILITY Set ID Power Indicator DPM Select Orbiter White Wash Network Setup Factory Reset ◄► Move Set ID You can assign a unique Set ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several products are connected for display. Specify the number (1 to 99) using the ◄ ► button and exit.
Adjusting UTILITY NETWORK SETUP Network Select DHCP Manual ▲ ◄► Move Select ▼ • Network Select : Sets up network connections. - RS-232 : Enable communication via Serial. - LAN : Enable communication via Ethernet. • DHCP : Allocates and sets up IP automatically. •...
Connecting M3801S and NC1100 Place the handle into the slots on the side of the product. Use screws to secure the handle. Place the rail in the slots on the side of the product. Note • Be careful of sharp edges on the rail and the handle.
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Connecting M3801S and NC1100 As shown below, use screws to secure the Box Guide in the four slots at the back of the monitor. Attach the Box Guide to the rail slots, and press it upward. Use screws to secure the player and the Box Guide as shown below.
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Connect the appropriate power cables to a monitor and NC1100 respectively. HDMI EXT. IR RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RJ45 POWER AC IN HDMI EXT. IR RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RJ45 POWER AC IN MIC IN MIC IN Connect the D-sub port of NC1100 and RGB-IN port of the monitor with a D-sub cable. HDMI EXT.
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MIC IN Connect NC1100 (OUT) to the monitor (IN) with an RS-232C cable. HDMI EXT. IR RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RJ45 POWER AC IN HDMI EXT. IR RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RJ45 POWER AC IN MIC IN MIC IN Connect a LAN cable to the NC1100. HDMI EXT.
General Control The properties that can be controlled in the General Control area are as follows: ● Display power (On/Off) Advanced Control In the Advanced Control area, you can control various properties of the displays in the group. Item Details Display Information Device Status...
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Specifications in this manual. * Maximum resolution M2901S RGB : 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz HDMI/DVI : 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz M3801S RGB : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz HDMI/DVI : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz •...
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Troubleshooting The screen image looks abnormal. ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred. ● The screen is displayed abnormally. After-image appears on the product. ●...
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Troubleshooting Screen color is abnormal. ● Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). ● Screen color is unstable or mono-colored. ● Do black spots appear on the screen? After-image appears on the product. ● The power suddenly turned off. • Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color) Select Control Panel - Display - Settings - Color Table menu in Windows.
Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. M2901S LCD Panel 73.91 cm (29.1 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 73.91 cm 0.1703 mm x RGB x 0.5108 mm (Pixel Pitch)
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The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. M3801S LCD Panel 96.26 cm (37.9 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 96.26 cm 0.4845 mm x RGB x 0.4845 mm (Pixel Pitch) Power Rated Voltage Power Consumption...
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PC Mode - Preset Mode M2901S Horizontal Preset mode Frequency (kHz) 640 x 480 31.469 720 x 400 31.468 800 x 600 37.354 800 x 600 37.879 1024 x 768 47.816 1024 x 768 48.363 1152 x 864 54.348 1280 x 720 44.772...
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C ■ Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. Connecting the cable - Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture. ■...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 01. Power(Command : a) ► To control Power On / Off of the Set. Transmission [k][a][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 00 : Power Off ► To show the status of Power On / Off. Transmission [k][a][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data : FF...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 06. Brightness(Command : k h) ► To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust the brightness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][h][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00 to Max : 64 * Real data mapping 0 : step 0, ..., a : step 10, ..., 64 : step 100 07.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 11. Color Temperature User-Green Adjust(Command : k w) ► To adjust the screen user green color temperature. Transmission [k][w][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00 to Max : 3c * Real data mapping 00 : -30, ... , 1e : 0, ..., 3c : 30 12.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Time(Command : f a) ► Set the current time. Transmission [f][a][][Set ID][][Data1][Data2][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1 : Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday [Data2] 00 H to 17 H : 00 to 23 Hours...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 18. Off Timer On/Off (Command : f c) ► Set days for Off Timer. Transmission [f][c][][Set ID][][Data1][Data2][Cr] [Data1] 0 (Write), FFH(Read) [Data2] 00 H to FFH bit0 : Monday Off Timer On(1), Off(0) bit1 : Tuesday Off Timer On(1), Off(0) bit2 : Wednesday Off Timer On(1), Off(0) bit3 : Thursday Off Timer On(1), Off(0)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 23. DPM Select(Command : f j) ► Set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Transmission [f][j][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [Data] 00 : Off 01 : On 24. Reset(Command : f k) ► Execute the Picture, Screen and Factory Reset functions. Transmission [f][k][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [Data]...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 28. V-Position (Command : f r) ► To set the Vertical position. Transmission [f][r][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) 29. Serial No.(Command : f y) ►...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C RS-232C ► Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. ► Output waveform single pulse, modulated with 37.917 kHz signal at 455 kHz ► Configuration of frame ▪ 1st frame Lead code custom code C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C RS-232C Code(Hexa) Function POWER INPUT SLEEP AUTO MENU EXIT Up(▲) Down(▼) Left(◄) Right(►) IR Codes Note Soft Power On/Off Input Source Select Menu Open Sleep Time Control Aspect Ratio Correction. (Top, Bottom, Stretch) Auto Configuration (RGB Input Only) R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button...
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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 furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET.