LG M198WX User manual

EUT Type: LCD Monitor
FCC ID: BEJM198WA
Test Report No.: GETEC-E3-07-088
FCC Class B Certification
APPENDIX H
: USER’S MANUAL

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer hen you ask
for service.
M198WX
User’s Guide

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Safety Precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
Precautions in installing the Product
If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged
If you ignore the arning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of
accident or death.
Keep awa from heat sources like electrical heaters.
- Electrical shock, fire, malfunction or deformation may occur.
Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vin l packing out of the reach of children.
- Anti-moisture material is harmful if s allo ed. If s allo ed 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 heav objects on the product or sit upon it.
- If the product collapses or is dropped, you may be injured. Children must pay particular attention.
Do not leave the power or signal cable unattended on the pathwa .
- The passerby can falter, hich can cause electrical shock, fire, product breakdo n or injury.
Install the product in a neat and dr place.
- Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.
If ou 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 ithout taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur.
If ou dropped the product or the case is broken, turn off the product and unplug the power cord.
- If you continue to use ithout taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service
center.
Do not drop an object on or appl impact to the product. Do not throw an to s or objects on the product
screen.
- It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.
Make sure the product ventilation hole is not blocked. Install the product in a suitabl wide place (more
than 10cm from the wall)
- If you install the product too close to the all, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat.
Do not block the ventilation hole of the product b a tablecloth or curtain.
- The product can be deformed or fire can break out due to overheating inside the product.
Install the product on a flat and stable place that has no risk of dropping the product.
- If the product is dropped, you may be injured or the product may be broken.
Install the product where no EMI occurs.
Keep the product awa from direct sunlight.
- The product can be damaged.
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution

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Safety Precautions
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 onl .
- The product can be damaged, or you may be electrocuted.
In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can be
ver dangerous.
- It can cause electric shock.
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. Additionall , if the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dr
the power plug completel or wipe dust off.
- You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.
If ou don’t intend to use the product for a long time, unplug the power cable from the product.
- Covering dust can cause a fire, or insulation deterioration can cause electric leakage, electric shock or fire.
Fix the power cable completel .
- If the po er 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
heav objects on the power cord.
- The po er line can be damaged, hich 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. Additionall , do not touch the power cable right after
plugging into the wall input terminal.
- You may be electrocuted.
The power suppl cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is easil
accessible after installation.
Do not unplug the power cord while the product is in use.
- Electrical shock can damage the product.
Warning
Caution
Precautions in Moving the Product
Warning
Make sure to turn off the product.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
Make sure to remove all cables before moving the product.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.

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Safety Precautions
Caution
Precautions in Using the Product
Warning
Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product.
- There is a danger of explosion or fire due to 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 ater can sink into the product, hich can cause electric shock or serious malfunction.
Take a rest from time to time to protect our vision.
Keep the product clean at all times.
Take a comfortable and natural position when working with a product to relax the muscles.
Take a regular break when working with a product for a long time.
Do not press strongl 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 product.
- Your vision may be impaired if you look at the product too closely.
Set the appropriate resolution and clock b referring to the User’s Guide.
- Your vision can be impaired.
Use authorized detergent onl when cleaning the product. (Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
- Product can be deformed.
Caution
Do not shock the product when moving it.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
Do not dispose the product-packing box. Use it when ou move.
Make the panel face forward and hold it with both hands to move.
- If you drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact ith the service center
for repair.
Do not disassemble, repair or modif the product at our own discretion.
- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
- Contact the service center for check, calibration or repair.
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.
Keep the product awa from water.
- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercur .
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of our local authorit .
On Disposal

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Before Connecting to the PC
Connecting the stand
Before setting up the product, ensure that the power supply, the computer system,
and other attached devices is turned off.
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.
2. Connect the Stand Base to the Stand Body and press latches at the button toward each end.
3. Connect the Stand, assembled in step 2, to the Monitor Panel until you hear a "Click".
4. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side
Important
Once you connect the stand base, try not to disconnect it.
Do not carry the product upside do n holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.
Stand
Slot
3.
Stand Body Stand Base
2.

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Before setting up the product, ensure that the power supply, the computer system,
and other attached devices is turned off.
Positioning your display
1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ays for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : -3˚~10˚ S ivel : 350˚
Before Connecting to the PC
Warning:
When adjusting the angle of the screen, do not put our
finger(s) in between the head of the monitor and the stand
bod . You can hurt our finger(s).
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
Locking Device
Use this locking cable (This has to be purchased
separately if required. ) to prevent theft.
Theft prevention locking device

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Name and Function of the Parts
TV : Not orking
POWER
INPUT
Name of the Remote Control Buttons
POWER
TV
INPUT
CH
CH
ENTER
MTS
MUTE FCR
MENU
REVIEW
MEMORY/ERASE CAPTION
A.PROG
SLEEP
APC
DASP ARC/
VOL
VOL
*
Number buttons
MTS
Press repeatedly to select Mono, Stereo, SAP sound tone.
But Stereo, SAP mode are available only if included on the broadcast signal.
A.PROG
PC: Automatic adjustment function.(Operational for the analog signal only)
MEMORY/ERASE
Not orking
CAPTION
Not orking
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
Each time you press the Input button it ill
change to
AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI/DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the
screen ill automatically move to the selected
menu.
1. Take out the batter cap.
2. Insert the batteries with correct polarit (+/-).
3. Close the batter cap.
• Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent
environmental pollution.
Inserting batteries into remote control.

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Name and Function of the Parts
CH
CH
ENTER
MUTE FCR
MENU
REVIEW SLEEP
APC
DASP ARC/
VOL
VOL
*
CH ( ) Buttons
Up and Do n Button.
VOL ( ) Buttons
Volume Button
ENTER Button
Use hen functional adjustment is completed.
MENU
Use this button to enter the On Screen Display menu.
REVIEW
Not orking
SLEEP : SLEEP Timer
You can set a time period after hich the all modes should s itch
itself to standby.
Press the key repeatedly to select the number of minutes.
APC Button
(Auto Picture Control)
Press repeatedly to select Clear, Optimum, Soft, User picture mode.
DASP Button (Digital Auto Sound Processing)
Use this button to select the sound tone.
Press repeatedly to select Flat, Music, Movie, Sports, User sound tone.
ARC/*
To select the image size of the screen.
• When AV mode: 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3
• When RGB/HDMI /Component mode : 16:9, 4:3
10 20 30 60
240 180 120 90
_ _ _ (off)
Name of the Remote Control Buttons
MUTE
S itches the sound on or off.
FCR
Not orking

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Name and Function of the Parts
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
H/P
AV IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO
YPBPRL R
HDMI/DVI IN
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
H/P
AV IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO
YP
B P R
L R
HDMI/DVI IN
Rear View
Power Connector : Connect the power cord.
HDMI Digital Signal Connector
D-Sub Analog Signal Connector
RGB Sound Jack : Connect to the jack in the PC sound card or D-TV sound Output Jack.
AV Input Terminal
Headphone/Earphone Connection Terminal
Component Input Terminal

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AV Input Terminal
AV IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
Audio Input Terminal
Video Input Terminal
Name and Function of the Parts

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AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
HDMI/DVI INHDMI/DVI IN
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Connecting to your PC
First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off.
Then, connect the signal input cable.
Connecting ith the D-Sub signal input cable.
Rear side of the product.
Connecting to External Devices
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
Macintosh Adapter (Not included)
Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an
incompatible adapter is available in the market.
(Different signaling system)
1.
Audio cable
Connecting ith the HDMI signal input cable.
A
B
2.
Rear side of the product
.
Rear side of the product.
Rear side of the product.
Connect the audio cable.
• Make sure to check the sound card connection terminal in the PC before connecting to the product.
If the PC sound card supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, change it to Line Out by setting the jumper
or the PC application. (For more details, refer to the sound card user’s guide.)
- Speaker Out : The terminal connected to the speaker that is not equipped ith an amplifier.
- *Line Out : The terminal connected to the speaker equipped ith an amplifier.
If Audio Out in the PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume. This product is integrated
ith an amplifier.
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
H/P
AV IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO
YP
B P R
L R
HDMI/DVI IN

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• Directly connect to a grounded po er outlet on the all or a po er bar ith a ground ire.
Note
Turn on the PC.
2
1
Rear side of the product.
Connect the power cord.
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button at the top side of the product to select the input signal.
Turn on power b pressing the power button on the product.
Power button
• Select RGB
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
H/P
AV IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO
YP
B P R
L R
HDMI/DVI IN
3.
4.
5.
Connecting to External Devices
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
AB•
Select HDMI
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
Each time you press the Input button it ill change to AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI/DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the screen ill automatically move to the selected menu.
INPUT OK

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Connecting to External Devices
When using the RCA cable.
• Connect the input terminal ith a
proper colour match.
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AV IN
(Mono)
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
Rear side of
the Product
RCA Cable
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the figure below and then connect the power cord (See page 11).
Connecting to VCR/DVD
VCR/DVD
A
(Not included)
1.
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button at the top side of the product to select the input signal.
When connecting ith a RCA cable.
• Select AV
A
2.
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
INPUT OK
Each time you press the Input button it ill change to AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI / DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the screen ill automatically move to the selected menu.

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Connecting to External Devices
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO
YP
B P R
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT OUT
VIDEO
YPb Pr L R
Rear side of the Product
Component Cable
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the figure below and then connect the power
cord (See page 11).
Connecting to Set-top Box /DVD (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
Set-top Box /DVD
•
Connect the input terminal ith a proper color match.
(Not included)
1.
Audio Cable
(Not included)
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button at the top side of the product to select the input signal.
• Select Component
2.
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
INPUT OK
Each time you press the Input button it ill change to AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI/DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the screen ill automatically move to the selected menu.

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Connecting to External Devices
Connect the D-sub cable, RCA/PC cable as shown in the below figure
and then connect the power cord. (see page 11)
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
[Rear side of the Product]
[Set-top Box/DVD]
D-Sub cable
RCA-Stereo cable
(not included)
When watching RGB/HDMI from the DVD/Set-top Box
Select an input signal.
Press the INPUT button at the top side of the product to select the input signal.
2.
1.
INPUT OK
RGB(PC/DTV) IN
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI) IN
[Rear side of the Product]
[Set-top Box/DVD]
HDMI cable
RCA-Stereo cable
(not included)
B
A
• Select RGB
A
• Select HDMI
B
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
Each time you press the Input button it ill change to AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI/DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the screen ill automatically move to the selected menu.

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To arrange cables using cable management
AV IN 2
(MONO)
VIDEO
L
HDMI/DVI IN
(MONO)
VIDEO
L
HDMI/DVI
IN
cable
management
1.
2.
Arrange the cables in the center as shown in the following picture.
Fit the cable management to the Holder Groove downward.
Push down slightl .
Warning
• Do not use the cable management as a handle for the Monitor.
• Do not press the cable management.
* When ou want remove it.
Push up slightl to remove it.

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Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
Power Indicator
• Adjust the volume.
• Use this button to sho /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
Adjusting the Screen
INPUT MENU VOL
ENTER
Volume 30
• This Indicator lights up blue hen the display operates normally
(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep (Energy Saving) Mode, this
indicator colour changes to amber.
• Use this button to turn the product on and off.
Power Button
AV IN 2
(MONO)
VIDEO
L
HDMI/DVI IN

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Adjusting the Screen
Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
ENTER Button
AV CVBS
Component HDTV, DVD
RGB D-Sub analog signal
HDMI/DVI HDMI Digital signal
INPUT Button
• ENTER button is usually used in choosing the MENU.
When there is no MENU on the screen pushing the ENTER button
ill give the information about the current input source.
Input
AV
Component
RGB
HDMI/DVI
MENU
Each time you press the Input button it ill change to AV ➜ Component ➜ RGB ➜ HDMI/DVI.
If nothing is inputted for several seconds the screen ill automatically move to the selected menu.
• The unit that receives the signal from the remote control.
IR Receiver

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OSD(On Screen Displa )
The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical
presentation.
Note
OSD (On Screen Displa ) Menu
Icon Function Description
Picture
Sound
Timer
Adjusting the time function.
Adjusting the screen function.
Adjusting the sound function.
Adjusting the picture function.
Special
Selecting the special function.
Screen
Adjusting the Screen