LG Flatron M2394D User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote
this information to your dealer when you require
service.
OWNER’S MANUAL
MM223344DD
MM227744DD
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1 1 to 1 6)
IIDD NNuummbbeerr((ss))::5743 : M23 4D
5744 : M27 4D

1
PREPARATION
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
■
This is a simplified representation of the front panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your
set.
INPUT MENU VOL PROK
PROGRAMME
Buttons
VOLUME
Buttons
MENU
Button
OK
Button
INPUT
Button
Power
Button
Headp one
Button

2
PREPARATION
BACK PANEL INFORMATION
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association) Card Slot
(T is feature is not available in all countries.)
Power Cord Socket
T is set operates on AC power. T e voltage is indicat-
ed on t e Specifications page. Never attempt to
operate t e set on DC power.
HDMI Input
Connect a HDMI signal to HDMI IN.
Or DVI (VIDEO) signal to HDMI IN wit DVI to HDMI
cable.
RGB/DVI Audio Input
Connect t e audio from a PC.
Optical Digital Audio Out
Connect digital audio from various types of eguip-
ment
RGB INPUT (PC)
Connect t e output from a PC.
Audio/Video Input
Connect audio/video output from an external device
to t ese jacks.
SERVICE ONLY PORT
DVI-D Input
Connect t e output from a PC.
RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT
Connect to t e RS-232C port on a PC.
Component Input
Connect a component video/audio device to t ese
jacks.
S-Video Input
Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device.
Euro Scart Socket (AV1/AV2)
Connect scart socket input or output from an exter-
nal device to t ese jacks.
Antenna Input
Connect over-t e-air signals to t is jack.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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■
This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your
set.
AV 1 AV 2
AC IN
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI) OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN AV-IN 3
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
RS-232C IN
(CONTROL & SERVICE)
SERVICE
ONLY
RGB IN (PC)
DVI-D
HDMI
1
2
AV 1
V 1
AV 2
V 2
AC IN
ANTENNA
IN
LR
3
10 11 12
2
1
98 1413
6 74 5

3
PREPARATION
STAND INSTALLATION
■
The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
1
2
3
Carefully place the product screen side down on a
cushioned surface that will protect product and
screen from damage.
Insert the ssttaanndd bbaasseeinto the product
Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning
the screw to the right.
* Turn the screw by using the screw handle
Screw

4
PREPARATION
DETACHING STAND
12
3
Place the set screen side down on a cushion or
soft cloth.
Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turn-
ing the screw to the left.
Turn the screw by using the screw handle 4
Pull the stand base.
5
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.

5
PREPARATION
DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inc es on eac side and from t e wall.
4 inches
4 inches
4 inches
4 inches

6
PREPARATION
POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY
■
The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
Adjust t e position of t e panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
•• TTiilltt rraannggee
LOCATION
Position your set so t at no brig t lig t or sunlig t falls directly onto t e screen. Care s ould be taken
not to expose t e set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or eat. Also, ensure t at t e set is
placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover t e ventilation openings on t e back cover.
If you intend to mount t e set to a wall, attac VESA standard mounting interface (optional parts) to t e
back of t e set.
W en you install t e set using t e wall mounting bracket (optional parts), attac it carefully so it will not
drop.
<M2394D>
-6 ° ~ -2 °
12 ° ~ 18 °
<M2794D>
-5 ° ~ -2 °
7 ° ~ 13 °
WWaarrnniinngg::
W en adjusting t e angle of t e screen,do not put your
finger(s)in between t e ead of t e monitor and t e stand
body.You can urt your finger(s).

7
PREPARATION
KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM
- T e product is equipped wit a Kensington Security System connector on t e back panel. Connect t e
Kensington Security System cable as s own below.
- For detailed installation and use of t e Kensington Security System, refer to t e user’s guide provided wit
t e Kensington Security System.
For furt er information, contact ttttpp::////wwwwww..kkeennssiinnggttoonn..ccoomm, t e internet omepage of t e
Kensington company. Kensington sells security systems for expensive electronic equipment suc as note-
book PCs and LCD projectors.
NOTE
- T e Kensington Security System is an optional accessory.
NOTES
a. If t e product feels cold to t e touc , t ere may be a small “flicker” w en it is turned on.
T is is normal, t ere is not ing wrong wit product.
b. Some minute dot defects may be visible on t e screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots.
However, t ey ave no adverse effect on t e monitor's performance.
c. Avoid touc ing t e LCD screen or olding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time.
Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on t e screen.

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PREPARATION
AV 3
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AV 1 AV 2
ANTENNA
IN
EJECT
HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
PCMCIA
CARD SLOT
RS-232C IN
AV 3
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AV 1 AV 2
ANTENNA
IN
EJECT
HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
PCMCIA
CARD SLOT
RS-232C IN
■For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.
■An antenna cable and converter are not supplied.
■To prevent equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.
Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments
(C nnect t wall antenna s cket)
Single-family Dwellings /H uses
(C nnect t wall jack f r utd r antenna)
Outdoor
Antenna
(VHF, UHF)
Wall
Antenna
Socket
RF C axial Wire (75 hm)
ANTENNA CONNECTION
Antenna
UHF
Signal
Amplifier
VHF
■In poor signal areas, to get better picture quality, install a signal amplifier to the antenna as shown above.
■If signal needs to be split for two TVs, use an antenna signal splitter for connection.

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
Connect the SET-TOP outputs to the CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT IINN
VVIIDDEEOOsockets (YP
BPR) on the set.
Connect the audio cable from the SET-TOP to CCOOMMPPOO--
NNEENNTT IINNAAUUDDIIOOsockets of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to select Component.
2
3
1
HD RECEIVER SETUP
■To prevent t e equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you ave finis ed connecting all equipment.
■
T e image s own may be somew at different from your set.
When c nnecting with a c mp nent cable
Signal
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p/1080i
1080p
Component
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
1
2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When c nnecting with a HDMI
Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to the
HHDDMMII IINNjack on the set.
1
Connect the digital set-top box to HHDDMMII IINN jack on
the set.
Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to
the AAUUDDIIOO IINN ((RRGGBB//DDVVII)) jack on the set.
Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s
manual for the digital set-top box.)
2
3
1
When c nnecting with a HDMI t DVI cable
HDMI
1
2
1
DVI OUTPUT
AUDIO
R
L
HDMI
1
2
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
DVD SETUP
When c nnecting with a c mp nent cable
C mp nent Input p rts
To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to t e component input ports as s own below.
Component ports on the set
YP
BPR
Video output ports
on DVD player
Y
Y
Y
Y
PB
B-Y
Cb
Pb
PR
R-Y
Cr
Pr
Connect the video output sockets (YPBPR) of the DVD to
the CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT IINN VVIIDDEEOO sockets (YP
BPR) of the
set.
Connect the audio cable from the DVD to CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT
IINN AAUUDDIIOO sockets of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to select Component.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the DVD.
The DVD playback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
4
1
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
1
2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When c nnecting with a Eur Scart
Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the Euro scart
socket of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to select AV 1 .
If connected to AAVV22 Euro scart socket, select AAVV22 input
source.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the DVD.
The DVD playback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
1
When c nnecting HDMI cable
Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the
HHDDMMII IINN jack on the set.
1
GGSet can receive the video and audio signal simultaneously by using a HDMI cable.
GGIf the DVD player does not support Auto HDMI, you need to set the DVD output resolution appropriately.
NOTE
!
NOTE
!
GGSignal type RGB, i.e. the signals red, green and blue can only be selected for the Euro scart and the AV 1 can be
received. These signals are transmitted, for example, by a paid TV decoder, game machine or photo CD unit, etc.
GGPlease use shielded scart cable.
AUDIO
(L)
(R)
AUDIO/
VIDEO
AV 1 AV 2
1
HDMI
1
2
AV 1 AV 2
1

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
VCR SETUP
■To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between t e VCR and set.
■Typically a still picture is s own on t e VCR. If a user uses 4:3 picture format for a long time, an afterimage
may remain on t e sides of t e screen.
OUTPUT
SWITCH
ANT IN
R
S-VIDEO VIDEO
ANT OUT L
ANTENNA IN
AV 1 AV 2
Wall Jack
Antenna
1
2
When c nnecting with an antenna
Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aerial socket of the set.
Connect the aerial cable to the RF aerial in socket of the VCR.
Store the VCR channel on a desired programme number using the ‘Manual
programme tuning’ section.
Select the programme number where the VCR channel is stored.
Press the PPLLAAYY button on the VCR.
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2
3
4
5

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When c nnecting with a RCA cable
Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR to
AUDIO/VIDEO in sockets of the set.
Press the INPUT button to select AV3.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR playback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
1
When c nnecting with an S-Vide cable
Connect the S-Video socket of the VCR to the S-
VIDEO socket of the set.
Connect the audio cable from the S-VIDEO VCR to the
AUDIO sockets of the set.
Press the INPUT button to select AV3.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR playback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
4
1
NOTE
!
GGIf you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the set.
VIDEO ANT IN
ANT OUT
S-VIDEO LR
AV 1 AV 2
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
LR
AV-IN 3
1
AV 1 AV 2
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
LR
AV-IN 3
VIDEOANT IN
ANT OUT OUTPUT
SWITCH
34
S-VIDEO
LR
1
2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When c nnecting with a Eur Scart
Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro
scart socket of the set.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the VCR.
If your VCR outputs an AV switching signal via the Scart
lead, the set will auto switch to AV 1 mode on start of
playback, but if you want to keep on watching in TV mode,
press the DD// EEor NUMBER buttons.
If connected to AAVV22 Euro scart socket, select AAVV22 input
source.
Otherwise press the IINNPPUUTTbutton on the remote control
handset to select AV 1 . The VCR playback picture appears
on the screen.
You can also record programmes received by the set on
video tape.
2
1
NOTE
!
GGSignal type RGB, i.e. the signals red, green and blue can only be selected for the Euro scart and the AV 1
can be received. These signals are transmitted, for example, by a paid TV decoder, game machine or photo
CD unit, etc.
GGPlease use shielded scart cable.
Insert the CI Module to PPCCMMCCIIAA(Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association) CCAARRDD SSLLOOTT
of set as shown.
For further information, see p. 3 .
1
INSERTION OF CI MODULE
PCMCIA
CARD SLOT
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1
AUDIO/
VIDEO
AV 1V 1 AV 2V 2
AUDIO
(L)
(R)
1

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
PC SETUP
This product provides Plug and Pla capabilit , meaning that the PC adjusts automaticall to the set's settings.
When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable
4
Connect the signal cable from the monitor output socket of
the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the set
Connect the audio cable from the PC to the AAUUDDIIOO IINN
((RRGGBB//DDVVII))sockets of the set
Press the INPUT button to select RGB
Switch on the PC, and the PC screen appears on the set
The set can be operated as a PC monitor
2
3
1
RGB OUTPUT AUDIO
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
RGB IN (PC)
12
NOTE
!
GGUser must use shielded signal interface cables (D sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with ferrite cores to main-
tain standard compliance for the product

17
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting with a DV cable
Connect the DVI output of the PC to the DDVVII--DD IINN
jack on the set
Connect the audio cable from the PC to the AAUUDDIIOO
IINN ((RRGGBB//DDVVII))sockets of the set
2
1
NOTE
!
GGIf the set is cold, there may be a small “flicker”
when the set is switched on This is normal, there
is nothing wrong with the set
GGIf possible, use the 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz video
mode to obtain the best image quality for your
LCD monitor If used with other resolutions, some
scaled or processed pictures may appear on the
screen The set has been preadjusted to the mode
1920x1080 @ 60 Hz
GGSome dot defects may appear on the screen, like
Red, Green or Blue spots However, this will have
no impact or effect on the monitor performance
GGDo not press the LCD screen with your finger for
a long time as this may produce some temporary
distortion effects on the screen
GG
Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen
for prolonged periods of time The fixed image
may become permanently imprinted on the
screen; use a screen saver when possible
AUDIO
DVI OUTPUT
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
DVI-D
1
2

18
BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT
Tie cables toget er wit a cable tie as s own in t e
illustration.
Cable tie
R
R

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
RGB/DVI[PC]
HDMI[DTV] supported ode
60
60
50
50
60
60
60
60
50
24
24
30
30
50
60
60
31.47
31.5
31.25
37.5
44.96
45
33.72
33.75
28.125
26.97
27
33.72
33.75
56.25
67.43
67.5
Resolution
720x480/60p
720x576/50p
1280x720/60p
1280x720/50p
Horizontal
Frequency(kHz) Vertical
Frequency(Hz)
1920x1080/60i
1920x1080/50i
1920x1080/24p
1920x1080/30p
1920x1080/50p
Resolution
640x480
800x600
720x400
1024 x 768
Horizontal
Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz)
70
60
75
60
75
60
75
75
60
75
60
60
60
60
31.468
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
48.363
60.123
67.500
63.981
79.976
64.674
65.290
75.000
66.587
12 8 0 x 10 24
115 2 x 8 6 4
1680x1050
1920x1080
1600x1200
1920x1080/60p