LG M4214C User manual

Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask
for service.
M4214C
User’s Guide
WARNING -This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Using the Remote Control
Name of the Remote Control Buttons
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
*
• AV Button
• Sleep Button
When watching AV/S-Video/RGB/HDMI
/ Component1/ Component2
The product will be automatically turned
off after a certain period of time.
Press this button repetitively to
select an appropriate time duration
• PSM Button
- Automatically adjusts the image.
Press this button repetitively to set
the intended screen.
• Menu Button
• Check Button
• Volume Button
• Mute button
There is not a function
which is supported
• UP and Down buttons
Bring up and down direction
adjustment.
• ARC button
To select the image size of the
screen.
•
Auto Button
Automatic adjustment function
(Operational for the analog signal only)
• Exit Button
There is not a function
which is supported
There is not a function
which is supported
There is not a function
which is supported
•
Power On/Off Button
• Input Select Button
(See next page)

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Using the Remote Control
Input
AV Component1
Component2 RGB
HDMI/DVI
•
AV Button
Each time you press the Input
button it will change to
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
*
If you press the button once,
the following Input Signal
Window will appear. Select
the signal type you want
using the button.
• Input Select Button
1. Take out the battery cap.
2. Insert the batteries with correct polarity (+/-).
3. Close the battery cap.
• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent
environmental pollution.
Inserting batteries into remote control.
AAA Type

3
Connecting the Speakers
Mount the product onto the speaker by using a screw as shown in the following
connect the speaker cable.
- Only on some models.
When the speaker is installed.
Remove the paper.
Cable holder
After installing your speakers, use holders and cable ties to organize the speaker cables.
Cable tie

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Name and Function of the Parts
Rear View
Power Connector : Connect the power cord
Wired Remote Control Port
RS-232C Serial Ports
RGB, HDMI/DVI Ports
PC Sound Jack
: Connect the audio cable to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card.
AV Ports
OUT
IN
VIDEO
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
YP B P R
RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN
L-AUDIO-R
COMPONENT IN
AV
OUT
AV IN
REMOTE
CONTROL IN
RS-232C
(CONTROL&
SERVICE)
1
2
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
S-VIDEO
*LINE OUT
A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that
the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of
PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume.
If the Audio Out of the PC sound card supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using
the card jumper of the program (Refer to the Sound Card Manual).
OUT
IN
VIDEO
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
YP B P R
RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN
L-AUDIO-R
COMPONENT IN
AV
OUT
AV IN
REMOTE
CONTROL IN
RS-232C
(CONTROL&
SERVICE)
1
2
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
S-VIDEO
* The product image in the user’s guide could be different from the actual image.

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RGB IN
HDMI/DVI IN
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).
MAC
Macintosh Adapter (not included)
Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible
adapter is available in the market. (Different signaling system)
OUT
IN
VIDEO
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
YP B P R
RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN
L-AUDIO-R
COMPONENT IN
AV
OUT
AV IN
REMOTE
CONTROL IN
RS-232C
(CONTROL&
SERVICE)
1
2
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
S-VIDEO
Rear side of the product.
Connecting to External Devices
Connect the power cord.
B
A
B
A
PC
When Connecting to your PC
PC/ MAC
PC
Rear side of the product.
Rear side of the product.
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
PC
Rear side of the product.
Connect the Audio cable.
(not included)
* User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with ferrite cores to maintain
standard compliance for the product.

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Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product.
INPUT SET
• How to connect to two computers.
Connect the signal cables (HDMI to DVI and D-Sub) to each computer.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the computer to use.
• Directly connect to a grounded power outlet on the wall or a power bar with a ground
wire.
Note
Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product.
Turn on the PC.
ON/OFF
AUTO/SET
SOURCE
Power button
Input Input
SOURCE AUTO/SET
When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable.
•Select RGB : 15-pin D-Sub analog signal.
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI signal input cable.
•Select HDMI/DVI : HDMI to DVI Digital signal.
B
A
Connecting to External Devices
2
1

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Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product.
RGB IN
RGB OUT
RGB IN
RGB OUT
RGB IN
RGB OUT
RGB IN
RGB OUT
Product 1
• 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.
Watching RGB Outputs
PC
Product 2 Product 3 Product 4
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable
Connecting to External Devices
•When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, cables to be less damaged are recommended.
We recommend that you should use cable distributor.
Note
PC

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Connecting to External Devices
When connecting with an BNC cable.
• Select AV.
When connecting with an S-Video cable.
•
Select AV.
B
A
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
AV
OUT
AV IN
S-VIDEO
When connecting with a S-Video cable.
•
Connect to the S-Video input terminal to
watch high image quality movies.
Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power
cord (See page 5).
B
When connecting with a BNC cable.
• Connect the input terminal with a
proper color match.
A
BNC Cable
(not included)
Product
VCR/DVD Receiver
Input
When watching VCR / DVD
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product.
INPUT SET
SOURCE AUTO/SET
•When the BNC cable is connected simultaneously with S-Video cable, S-Video cable is first.
Note
Audio Cable
(not included)
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
AV
OUT
AV IN
S-VIDEO
S-Video Cable
(not included)
Audio Cable
(not included)
Product
VCR/DVD Receiver

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• Select Component 1
• Select Component 2
B
A
VIDEO
YP
B P RL-AUDIO-R
COMPONENT IN
1
2
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the
power cord (See page 5).
• Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.
BNC Cable
(not included)
Product
HDTV Receiver
Input Input
When watching HDTV/DVD(480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i/480i/576i)
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product.
INPUT SET
SOURCE AUTO/SET
Audio Cable
(not included)
VIDEO
YP
B P RL-AUDIO-R
COMPONENT IN
1
2
Product
HDTV Receiver
B
A
BNC Cable
(not included)
Audio Cable
(not included)
Connecting to External Devices

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RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the
power cord (See page 5).
RCA-PC
Audio Cable
Product
VCR/DVD/Set-top Box
HDMI to DVI
Signal Cable
(not included)
Input Input
When watching HDMI/DVI/RGB from the VCR/DVD/Set-top Box (480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i)
VCR/DVD/Set-top Box
Product
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product.
INPUT SET
SOURCE AUTO/SET
HDMI Signal Cable
(not included)
Connecting to External Devices
RGB IN
RGB OUT
HDMI/DVI IN AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
VCR/DVD/Set-top Box
Product
D-Sub Signal
Cable
RCA-PC
Audio Cable
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI signal input cable.
When connecting with a HDMI signal input cable.
•Select HDMI/DVI
When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable.
•Select RGB
B
A
A
B

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• 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.
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
AV
OUT
AV IN
S-VIDEO
Video/TV
Watching AV Outputs
BNC Cable
(not included) Audio Cable
(not included)
BNC Cable
(not included)
Audio Cable
(not included)
Video/TV
Product
Connecting to External Devices
•When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, cables to be less damaged are recommended.
We recommend that you should use cable distributor.
Note

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To arrange cables using cable management
OUT
IN
RGB OUT
AV
OUT
1
2
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
YP
B P
R
RGB OUT
AV
OUT
SERVICE)
1
2
S-VIDEO
cable
management
1.
2.
Arrange the cables in the center as shown in the following picture.
Fit the cable management to the Holder Groove downwards.
Hold the Cable management with both
hands and pull it downward.
Warning
•Do not use the cable management as a handle for the Monitor.
•Do not press the cable management.
* When you want remove it.
* Applicable only for models that support the stand.

ON/OFF
AUTO/SET
SOURCE
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ON/OFF
AUTO/SET
SOURCE
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
• Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to
turn it off.
• This Indicator lights up blue when the display operates normally(on
mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator
colour changes to amber.
Power Button
• Adjust the volume.
• Adjust the up and down.
• Use this button to show/hide the OSD (On Screen Display) menu
screen.
MENU Button
• Use this button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen.
OSD Select /
Adjust Button
Power Indicator

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• The unit that receives the signal from the remote control.
Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
[For PC Analog signal]
AUTO/SET Button
AV Composite Video, Separate Video
Component 1 HDTV, DVD
Component 2 HDTV, DVD
RGB 15-pin D-Sub analog signal
HDMI/DVI Digital signal
• Select the input signal
SOURCE Button
Input
SOURCE AUTO/SET
Auto in progress
For opimal display change
resolution to 1920 X 1080
IR Receiver
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
[1920 X1080]

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
OSD Menu
Icon Function Description
PICTURE
SOUND
Adjusts the screen video.
Adjusts the audio function.
Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer.
Note
OSD(On Screen Display)
The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides
graphical presentation.
SPECIAL
Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.
SCREEN
TIMER
Adjusts the timer function.

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How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen
• Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen.
How to adjust the screen automatically
You need to adjust the screen display when connecting the product to
a new computer or changing the mode. Refer to the following section to
set an optimal product screen.
Press the AUTO/SET button (AUTO button in a remote Control) in the
PC analog signal. Then, an optimal screen status will be selected that
fits into the current mode.
If adjustment is not satisfactory, you need to adjust screen position,
clock and phase in the OSD menu.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the Buttons.
When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SET Button.
Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.
Accept the changes by pressing the SET Button.
Exit the OSD by pressing the EXIT Button.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pops up
the menu
screen
Move where
you want to
adjust
Move where
you want to
adjust
Select a
menu icon
Select a
menu icon Adjust the status Save
adjustment
Exit from the
menu screen.
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
[1920 X1080]

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Red / Green / Blue
Set your own color levels.
Adjusting Screen Color
PSM
CSM
Advanced
Reset
Contrast : Adjust the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture.
Brightness : To adjust the brightness of the screen.
Colour : To adjust the color to desired level.
Sharpness : To adjust the clearness of the screen.
Tint :To adjust the tint to desired level.
User
0
0
0
Red
Green
Blue
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.
• Mild : Select this option to display with a mild image.
• User1,2 : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.
User1
100
50
50
50
0
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
R G
Selecting a factory setting color set.
• Warm : Slightly reddish white.
• Normal : Slightly bluish white.
• Cool : Slightly purplish white.
• User : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.
PSM
CSM
Note
If the 'PSM' setting in the PICTURE menu is set to Dynamic, Standard or Mild the
subsequent menus will be automatically set.

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Adjusting Screen Color
PSM Auto
Manual
XD Contrast
XD Colour
XD NR
MPEG NR
CSM
Advanced
Reset
On
On
Off
0
• Auto : XD is automatically changed to Auto.
• Manual : When selecting the Manual, you can adjust the XD Contrast, XD Colour, XD NR,
MPEG NR.
• XD Contrast : Optimizing the contrast automatically according to the
brightness of the reflection.
• XD Colour : Adjusting the colors of the reflection automatically to
reproduce as closely as possible to natural colors.
• XD NR : Removing the noise up to the point where it does not damage the
original picture.
• MPEG NR : You can select MPEG NR to reduce the picture noise which
may appear on the screen while watching the AV.
PSM
Cinema
Black level
CSM
Advanced
Reset
Off
Low
• Cinema : ( Function works in the following mode - AV, Component 480i/576i)
When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the set to the best picture
appearance.
• Black Level : ( Function works in the following mode - AV(NTSC), HDMI/DVI
adjusts the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the
black level of the screen.
Advanced
Return PSM, CSM, XD, Advanced to the default factory settings.
Reset
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.
This menu is activated after selecting User1 or User2 of PSM.
XD
• Low : The reflection of the screen gets brighter.
• High : The reflection of the screen gets darker.
• Auto : Realizing the black level of the screen and set it to High or Low
automatically. (Europe an version only)
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
The best sound tone quality will be
selected automatically depending on the
video type that you're currently watching.
SSM
Adjusting the audio function
Note
When connected to your computer and the 'SSM' setting in the audio menu is Flat, Music, Movie
or Sports, the available menus are Balance, AVL and
Surround MAX .
To adjust uneven sound volumes across all channels or signals automatically to the most
appropriate level. To use this feature, select On.
Use this function to balance sound from the left and right speakers.
You can adjust internal speaker status.
If you want to use your external hi-fi stereo system, turn off the internal speakers of the set.
AVL
Balance
Speaker
SSM
AVL
Balance 0
Speaker
• Surround MAX : Set the Surround MAX on. This function plays back the mono or stereo sound input
with the dynamic surround effects. It will provide rich and profound sound tone. If you set the
Surround MAX on, user audio setting can not be adjusted.
• Flat : The most commanding and natural audio.
• Music : Select this option to enjoy the original sound when listening to the music.
• Movie : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound.
• Sports: Select this option to watch sports broadcasting.
• User : Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings.
SSM
AVL
Balance 0
Speaker
Surround MAX
Flat
Music
Movie
Sports
User
User
120Hz
200Hz
500Hz
1.2KHz
3KHz
7.5KHz
12KHz