Lg lcd tv / led lcd tv /plasma tv owner's manual (95 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG M5201C
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User’s Guide M5201C ake sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service.
Using the Remote Control Name of the Remote Control Buttons • Power On/Off Button • Input Select Button • AV Button (See next page) • ARC button • Sleep Button When watching AV/S-Video/RGB/HDMI To select the image size of the /Component1/ Component2 screen.
Using the Remote Control • AV Button • Input Select Button Each time you press the Input If you press the button once, button it will change to the following Input Signal Component1 Window will appear. Select the signal type you want Component2 using the button.
Name and Function of the Parts * The product image in the user’s guide could be different from the actual image. Rear View RS-232C HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN REMOTE AUDIO COMPONENT IN AV IN SPEAKER CONTROL IN (CONTROL& (RGB/DVI) VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO L-AUDIO-R...
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. When connecting with the HDMI to DVI signal input cable (not included). RGB IN Rear side of the product.
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Connecting to External Devices Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product. SOURCE AUTO/SET ON/OFF Power button Turn on the PC. Select an input signal. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. INPUT Or, press the SOURCE button on the bottom of the product.
Connecting to External Devices Watching RGB Outputs 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 end to the RGB IN connector of other products.
Connecting to External Devices When watching VCR / DVD Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 4). When connecting with a S-Video cable. When connecting with a BNC cable. Connect to the S-Video input terminal to •...
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Connecting to External Devices When watching HDTV/DVD(480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i/480i/576i) Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page 4). Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. • Product Product COMPONENT IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN L-AUDIO-R...
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Connecting to External Devices When watching HDMI/DVI/RGB from the VCR/DVD/Set-top Box (480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i) Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 4). Product Product Product HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN RGB IN AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN...
Connecting to External Devices Watching AV Outputs • When you set the input signal of the main screen as 'AV (CVBS)', you can transmit the signal that you're watching to the AV output terminal. Video/TV BNC Cable Audio Cable (not included) (not included) AV IN VIDEO...
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit SOURCE AUTO/SET ON/OFF SOURCE AUTO/SET ON/OFF • 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).
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit [For PC Analog signal] AUTO/SET Button Auto in progress For opimal display change resolution to 1920 X 1080 [When Full HD Mode is active and 1920 X1080 is selected] SOURCE Button SOURCE AUTO/SET...
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen OSD Menu Icon Function Description Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. PICTURE Adjusts the audio function. SOUND Adjusts the timer function. TIMER Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances. SPECIAL Adjusts the screen video. SCREEN Note OSD(On Screen Display)
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen Save Pops up Move where Move where Exit from the Select a Select a Adjust the status adjustment the menu you want to menu icon you want to menu icon menu screen.
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting Screen Color Advanced Reset The PSM function automatically adjusts the screen image quality depending on the AV usage environment. • Dynamic : Select this option to display with a sharp image. • Standard : The most general and natural screen display status. •...
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting Screen Color XD is LG Electronics' unique picture improving technology that displays a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. This function is not available in RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI PC modes.
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting the audio function Balance Speaker The best sound tone quality will be Surround MAX selected automatically depending on the Flat video type that you're currently watching. Balance Music Speaker Movie Sports User • Surround MAX : Set the Surround MAX on. This function plays back the mono or stereo sound input with the dynamic surround effects.
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting the timer function Clock Off time On time Auto sleep Power saving Clock If the time is on the clock is incorrect, reset the clock manually. 1) Press the MENU button and then use button to select the TIME menu.
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the options Language Child lock ISM Method Set ID Tile Mode Power Indicator Demo Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Child lock Use the buttons to select On or Off. The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control.
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the options To use this function • - Must be displayed with various other products. - Must be in a function that can be connected to RS-232C or RGB Out Tile mode It is used to enlarge the screen and Language Tile Mode also used with several products to...
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the options - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 9) : r(3) x c(3) ID 3 ID 1 ID 2 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 column ID 9 ID 7 ID 8 - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 2) : r(2) x c(1) ID 1 ID 2 column...
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the options Language Tile Mode Child lock Natural Tile ID ISM Method Set ID H-Size Tile Mode V-Size Power Indicator H-Position Demo V-Position Reset To set The image is omitted by the distance between the screens to be naturally shown. •...
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position Auto config. Manual config. XGA Mode Reset This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock and phase. Auto-config. This function is suitable for analogue signal input only. (RGB PC input only) If the picture isn't clear after auto adjustment and characters are still trembling, adjust the...
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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position To select the image size of the screen. Spectacle When your AV receives the wide screen signal, it will lead you to adjust the picture horizontally, in a nonlinear proportion, to fill the entire screen.
Troubleshooting No image is displayed G Is the product power cord connected? • See if the power cord is properly connected to the outlet. G Is the power indicator light on? • See if the power switch is turned on. G Power is on, power indicator is blue but •...
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Troubleshooting The screen image looks abnormal. G Is the screen position wrong? • D-Sub analog signal – Press the “AUTO” button in the remote control to automatically select the optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Position OSD menu.
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Troubleshooting The audio function does not work. G No sound? • See if the audio cable is connected properly. • Adjust the volume. • See if the sound is set properly. • Select the appropriate equalize sound. G Sound is too dull. •...
Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. LCD Panel 52 inches (132.17 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 132.17 cm 0.200 mm X 0.600 mm (Pixel Pitch) Rated Voltage AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 3.0A Power Power Consumption On Mode...
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Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. Video Signal Max. Resolution RGB : 1920 X 1080 @60Hz HDMI/DVI : 1920 X 1080 @60Hz Recommended Resolution RGB :1920 X 1080 @60Hz (Full HD) HDMI/DVI :1920 X 1080 @60Hz Full HD) Horizontal Frequency RGB : 30 - 83 kHz...
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Specifications PC Mode – Preset Mode Vertical Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Frequency Frequency Frequency Preset mode Frequency Preset mode (Hz) (Hz) (kHz) (kHz) 31.469 70.8 640 x 350 1024 x 768 60.123 75.029 31.468 70.8 720 x 400 1024 x 768 68.68 31.469 640 x 480...
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Specifications VESA wall mounting Connected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type.) This product accepts a VESA- compliant mounting interface pad.- (This has to be purchased separately if required.) For further information, refer to the VESA Wall Mounting Instruction Guide. Kensington Security Slot- (This has to be purchased separately if required.) Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased...
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. * The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and product.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1]: First command. (j, k, m, d) * [Command 2]: Second command. * [Set ID]: Set up the Set ID number of product. range : 1~99. by setting '0', server can control all products. * In case of operating with more than 2 sets using set ID as '0' at the same time, it should not be checked the ack message.
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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 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] To show the status of Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Acknowledgement...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 03. Aspect Ratio(Command : c) (Main picture format) To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Screen menu.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 05. Volume Mute(Command : e) To control On/Off of the Volume Mute. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off) 1 : Volume Mute Off (Volume On) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 07. Contrast(Command : g) To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust the contrast in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 09. Color(Command : i) (Video only) To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust the color in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 11. Sharpness(Command : k) (Video only) To adjust the screen Sharpness. You can also adjust the sharpness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 14 Balance(Command : t) To adjust the sound balance. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A7. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Abnomal state (Command : z) Abnormal State : Used to Read the power off status when Stand-by mode. Transmission [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF : Read 0 : Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1: No signal (Power on) 2 : Turn the monitor off by remote control 3 : Turn the monitor off by sleep time function...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 18. Auto Configure(Command: j u) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. it works only in RGB(PC) mode. Transmission [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1 : To set Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 20. Tile Mode(Command : d d) Change a Tile Mode. Transmission [d][d][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Description Tile mode is off. 1 x 2 mode(column x row) 1 x 3 mode 1 x 4 mode 4 x 4 mode * The data can not be set to 0X or X0 except 00.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 21. Tile H Size(Command : d g) To set the Horizontal size. Transmission [d][g][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H Acknowledgement [g][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 22. Tile V Size(Command : d h) To set the Vertical size.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 23. Tile ID Set(Command : d i) To assign the Tile ID for Tiling function . Transmission [d][i][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 10H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [i][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 24 Natural Mode (In Tilemode) (Command : d j) The image is omitted by the distance between the screens to be naturally shown.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 26. Temperature value (Command : d n) To read the inside temperature value. Transmission [d][n][][Set ID][][Data][x] * The data is always FF(in Hex). Acknowledgement [n][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] * The data is 1 byte long in Hexadecimal. 27.
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IR Codes RS-232C How to connect Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. Remote Control IR Code Output waveform single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/Tc = fosc/12 Duty ratio = T1/Tc = 1/3 Configuration of frame •...
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IR Codes RS-232C Code(Hexa) Function Note R/C Button R/C Button VOL( ) R/C Button VOL( ) R/C Button POWER ON/OFF PR/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code(Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code(Only Power On) MUTE R/C Button R/C Button INPUT R/C Button...