LG FLATRON L2323T User manual

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Safety Precautions
Accessories
Name and Function of the Parts
Connecting to External Devices
Connecting to your PC
Watching VIDEO/DVD
Watching HDTV (480p/720p/1080i)
Watching DVD (480i)
Watching TV
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Name of the Buttons in the screen Adjustment Unit
OSD (On Screen Display) Screen Tracking Order
When Connected to your PC
Adjusting Screen Color
Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Audio function
Adjusting the Position and Options
Adjusting PIP/POP Mode Functions
When Watching VIDEO/DVD/HDTV/TV
Setting up the channel(When Watching TV)
Adjusting Screen Image and Audio function
Adjusting Options
Adjusting caption&vchip function
- Setting a password
- Closed Captions
Adjusting PIP/POP Mode Functions
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Troubleshooting
Product Specifications
Installation
and
Connection
Input
Selection
and Tracking
Miscellaneous
Table of Contents

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Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the monitor.
Precautions in installing the Monitor
If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged
If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of
accident or death.
Keep away from heat sources like electrical heaters.
- Electrical shock, fire, malfunction or deformation may occur.
Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of the reach of children.
- Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed by mistake, force the patient to vomit and visit the
nearest hospital. Additionally, vinyl packing can cause suffocation. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not put heavy objects on the monitor or sit upon it.
- If the monitor collapses or is dropped, you may be injured. Children must pay particular attention.
Do not leave the power or signal cable unattended on the pathway.
- The passerby can falter, which can cause electrical shock, fire, product breakdown or injury.
Install the monitor in a neat and dry place.
- Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.
If you can smell smoke or other odors or hear a strange sound unplug the power cord and contact the
service center.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur.
If you dropped the monitor or the case is broken, turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service
center.
Do not drop metallic objects such as coins, hair pins, chopsticks or wire into the monitor, or inflammable
objects such as paper and matches. Children must pay particular attention.
- Electrical shock, fire or injury can occur. If a foreign object is dropped into the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the service center.
Make sure the monitor ventilation hole is not blocked. Install the monitor in a suitably wide place (more
than 10cm from the wall)
- If you install the monitor too close to the wall, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat.
Do not block the ventilation hole of the monitor by a tablecloth or curtain.
- The monitor can be deformed or fire can break out due to overheating inside the monitor.
Install the monitor on a flat and stable place that has no risk of dropping the monitor.
- If the monitor is dropped, you may be injured or the monitor may be broken.
Install the monitor where no EMI occurs.
Keep the monitor away from direct sunlight.
- The monitor can be damaged.
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution
Safety Precautions

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Electrical Power Related Precautions
Make sure to connect the power cable to the grounded current.
- You may be electrocuted or injured.
Use the rated voltage only.
- The monitor can be damaged, or you may be electrocuted.
During a thunder or lightning storm, unplug the power cable or signal cable.
- You may be electrocuted or a fire can break out.
Do not connect several extension cords, electrical appliances or electrical heaters to a single outlet. Use a
power bar with a grounding terminal designed for exclusive use with the computer.
- A fire can break out due to overheating.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Additionally, it the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dry
the power plug completely or wipe dust off.
- You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.
If you don’t intend to use the monitor for a long time, unplug the power cable from the monitor.
- Covering dust can cause a fire, or insulation deterioration can cause electric leakage, electric shock or fire.
Fix the power cable completely.
- If the power cable is not fixed completely, a fire can break out.
Hold the plug when pulling out the power cable. Do not bend the power cord with excessive force or put
heavy objects on the power cord.
- The power line can be damaged, which may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not insert a conductor (like a metal chopstick) into one end of the power cable while the other end is
connected to the input terminal on the wall. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after
plugging into the wall input terminal.
- You may be electrocuted.
Do not unplug the power cord while the monitor is in use.
- Electrical shock can damage the monitor.
Warning
Caution
Precautions in Moving the Monitor
Warning
Make sure to turn off the monitor.
- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged.
Make sure to remove all cables before moving the monitor.
- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged.

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Caution
Precautions in Using the Monitor
Warning
Do not put or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
- There is a danger of explosion or fire due careless handling of the inflammable substances.
When cleaning the brown tube surface, unplug the power cord and scrub with soft cloth to prevent
scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth.
- The water can sink into the monitor, which can cause electric shock or serious malfunction.
Take a rest from time to time to protect your vision.
Keep the monitor clean at all times.
Take a comfortable and natural position when working with a monitor to relax the muscles.
Take a regular break when working with a monitor for a long time.
Do not press strongly upon the panel with a hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or pen, or make a
scratch on it.
Keep the proper distance from the monitor.
- Your vision may be impaired if you look at the monitor too closely.
Set the appropriate resolution and clock by referring to the User’s Manual.
- Your vision can be impaired.
Use authorized detergent only when cleaning the monitor. (Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
- Monitor can be deformed.
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.
Caution
Do not shock the monitor when moving it.
- You may be electrocuted or the monitor can be damaged
Do not dispose the product-packing box. Use it when you move.
Make the panel face forward and hold it with both hands to move.
- If you drop the monitor, the damaged monitor can cause electric shock or fire. Contact with the service center for
repair.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the monitor at your own discretion.
- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
- Contact the service center for check, calibration or repair.
Do not spray water on the monitor or scrub with an inflammable substance (thinner or benzene). Fire or
electric shock accident can occur
Keep the monitor away from water.
- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
On Disposal
Safety Precautions

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Speakers
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Media Station Remote control /
Batteries (AAA x 2)
user's Manual/
Diskette/Cards
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable DVI-D Signal Cable
Power Cord RCA Cable
S-Video Cable Audio Cable (PC)
Display
P&D cable
Please see the Speaker User Manual
(included in the speaker box) to reference
the speaker accessory list.
Please check the accessories in the product package.
* The monitor and the accessories can be different from the figures shown here.
Accessories
Colorific CD/
Color Card

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Remote Control
For detailed instructions of each button on the remote control, refer to the
appropriate pages of this manual.
Power On/Off Button
Channel Up/Down Button
• Input Select Button
• TV/AV Button
(See next page)
Sleep Button
When watching AV/DVD/HDTV/TV
- The monitor will be automatically
turned off after a certain period of
time.
Press this button repetitively to
select an appropriate time duration
PSM Button
When watching
AV/DVD/HDTV/TV
- Automatically adjusts the image.
Press this button repetitively to
set the intended screen. (See
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CAPTION Button
(See A30)
• Menu Button
• Exit Button
Auto Channel Button
TV: Automatic TV channel
setup(Applicable to the model
equipped with the TV tuner)
PC: Automatic adjustment
function(Operational for
the analog signal only)
Channel Number Select
Button
Operational at the TV mode only
Set Button
Sound Mode Select
Select the sound mode
: MONO/STEREO/SAP
Video Operation Button
Applicable for LG products only
Volume Button
Mute button
Name and Function of the Parts

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Remote Control
1. PIP (Picture in Picture) Button
The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button.
: SMALL -> LARGE -> OFF
2. POP (Picture out Picture) Button
The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button.
: POP1 -> POP2 -> POP3 -> POP4 -> OFF
If you press the button once,
the following Input Signal
Window will appear. Select
the signal type you want
using the button.
This button will be enabled only
when you select the TV/AV
signal. The signal type will be
changed with the following
order. Set the signal type you
want.
• Input Select Button
• TV/AV Button
HDTV > S-VEDIO >VIDEO > DVD > TV
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
1024x768
256x192
POP1
800x600 480x360
POP2
POP3
640x768 640x768
640x480 640x480
POP4

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SWAP
1. Take out the battery cap.
2. Insert the battery with correct polarity (+/-).
3. Close the battery cap.
• You can use a remote controller 7 meter distance and 30 degree (left/right)
within the receiving unit scope.
• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent environmental pollution.
Inserting batteries into remote controller.
3. Swap Button
You can swap the main screen and the sub-screen when the PIP/POP function is used..
PIP
POP
Name and Function of the Parts
DVI-D
DVI-D
HDTV
HDTV TVDVD
DVD
TV
D-SUB
D-SUB
SOURCE2
SOURCE1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
[Table of PIP/POP Function Support]
When the signal of SOURCE 1 is supplied to the main-screen, the sub-screen receives the signal of
SOURCE 2 only. Conversely, when the signal of SOURCE 2 is supplied to the main-screen, the sub-
screen only receives the signal of SOURCE 1. The positions of SOURCE 1 and SOURCE 2 can be
transposed by selecting SWAP.

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This section shows you how to use the remote control.
Operating with the Remote Control
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Distance : About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle : About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
Do not expose the sensor of remote control in the monitor to a strong light source such as
direct sunlight or illumination. If so, may not be able to operate the monitor with the remote
control.
I/II
TV/AV
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/SSM
Note
Do not drop the remote control or handle it roughly.
Do not leave the remote control in extremely hot or humid conditions.
Do not expose the remote control to water or anything wet.
Within about 23ft (about 7m)

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Media Station Rear
AV1 AV
(Video)
Connect the P&D cable
Connect to the speaker including a built-in
amplifier(AMP)
AV Input ports
PC signal inputs
Connect the audio cable to the *LINE
OUT jack of the PC sound card.
DVD(YPbPr) Input ports - 480i
Power cut-off switch of the monitor
Connect various cables and the power cord and turn
on before using the monitor. Please turn the switch
off if you intend not to use it for an extended period
of time to reduce power consumption.
HDTV(YPbPr) Input ports
- 480p/720p/1080i
Connect the antenna cable (not included)
Connect the power cord
*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).
Fan: Should the temperature of the media
station rise above a preset level, the fan will
start up automatically to cool down the
unit.
Connecting to External Devices

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Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices are turned off.
1. Connect the P&D (Plug and Display) cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to
secure the connection.
2.Connect the signal cable
When connecting D-SUB signal cable
When connecting DVI-D signal cable
PC
Media Station Rear
MAC
Mac adapter (not included)
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed to
change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector
on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
P&D cable
Media Station Rear
Media Station Rear PC
A
B
Connecting to your PC

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DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
When connecting D-SUB signal cable
•
DSUB ANALOG: 15-pin D-sub analog signal
When connecting DVI-D signal cable
• DVI-D DIGITAL: DVI-D digital signal
3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to
the display.
5.Select an input signal.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select an input.
4.Turn the media station power on.
Media Station Rear
Media Station Rear
SET
A
B
Connecting to External Devices
STEP

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AV1 AV
(Video)
Connecting the Speakers
Connect the audio cable.

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Red
White
Red
White
Yellow
When connecting RCA cable
• VIDEO
When connecting S-Video cable
• S-VIDEO
2.Select an input signal.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select an input.
When connecting RCA cable
Connect the each audio/video output jack of the VIDEO/DVD to the
corresponding input port as shown on the Display (or Media station).
A
When connecting S-Video cable
If you connect the S-Video input port to external equipment, you can have an
improved definition image.
B
Media Station Rear VIDEO/DVD
Media Station Rear VIDEO/DVD
A
B
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
S-Video cable
RCA cable
SET
Connecting to External Devices
STEP
Watching VIDEO/DVD
1.

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HDTV(720p/1080i)
Y Pb Pr Audio
L R
HDTV cable
(not included)
Red
Blue
Green
1. Connect both HDTV cable (Y/Pb/Pr) and audio cable (Audio L/R) to the Display
(or Media station) jack and the Set-top box jack.
Audio cable
(not included)
Media Station Rear
HDTV
Set-Top
(Optional)
•
HDTV YPbPr
2.Select an input signal.
Press the SOURCE button
on the remote control to select an input.
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
Red
White
SET
STEP
Watching HDTV (480p/720p/1080i)

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•
DVD YPbPr
2.Select an input signal.
Press the SOURCE button
on the remote control to select an input.
Take these connection steps if the DVD player has a RCA jack and the
output is 480i only.
DVD(480i)
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
1. Connect RCA jack.
DVD(480i)
HDTV cable
(not included)
Red
Blue
Green
Audio cable
(not included)
Red
White
SET
Connecting to External Devices
STEP
Watching DVD (480i)

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Antenna
(not included)
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices are turned off.
1. Connect the antenna.
TV tuner jack
Media Station Rear
•
TV
2.Select an input signal.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select an input.
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
SET
STEP
Watching TV

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Control Function
DSUB ANALOG
VIDEO
DVD YPbPr
Use this button to select an input signal.
•DSUB ANALOG: 15-pin D-sub analog signal
•DVI-D DIGITAL: DVI-D digital signal
•HDTV YPbPr: HDTV
•S-VIDEO: S-Video
•VIDEO : CVBS
•DVD YPbPr : DVD
•TV: TV
Source Selection:
The sub-screen is changed in the order shown below.
: SMALL -> LARGE -> OFF
The positions of SOURCE 1 and SOURCE 2 can be
transposed by selecting SWAP on the remote control.
PIP (Picture in Picture) function
The sub-screen is changed in the order shown below.
: POP1 -> POP2 -> POP3 -> POP4 -> OFF
The positions of SOURCE 1 and SOURCE 2 can be
transposed by selecting SWAP on the remote control.
POP (Picture out Picture) function
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Name of the button in the Screen Adjustment Unit

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Control Function
• Bring up Contrast and Brightness adjustment. It is available to the
PC signal inputs only.
•Use these buttons to go up and down the channel when the TV
source is available.
When adjusting your display settings, always press the
AUTO/SELECT button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your display image
to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display
mode). It is available to the PC signal inputs only.
The best display mode is 1280x768 @60Hz.
AUTO adjustment function
Use these buttons to decrease or increase the volume level.
VOL. - / VOL. +
CH. - / CH. +
CH. - / CH. +
Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in
the On Screen Display.
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen
Display.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
This Indicator lights up blue when the display operates normally.
If the display is in DPM (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator
color changes to amber.
Power Button
Power (DPMS)
Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
Remote Control Sensor
This function allows you to secure the current control settings, so
that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the
MENU button and
VOL.+ button for 5 seconds: the message
“CONTROLS LOCKED”appears.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU
button and
VOL.+ button for 5 seconds:
the message “CONTROLS UNLOCKED”will appear.
CONTROLS LOCKED/UNLOCKED :
MENU and VOL.+
CH. - / CH. + : To adjust the brightness
VOL. - / VOL. + : To adjust the contrast

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Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of the
display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A short example
is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls. The following section is
an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the or 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.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.
CH
CH
CH
CH
SET SET SET SET
Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
OSD (On Screen Disply) Screen Tracking Order