LG M237WA User manual

Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before
using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessib e p ace
for furture reference.
See the abe attached on the product and give the
information to your dea er when you ask for service.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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PREPARATION
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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This is a simp ified representation of the front pane . 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
Jack

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PREPARATION
BACK PANEL INFORMATION
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This is a simp ified representation of the back pane . The image shown may be somewhat different from your
set.
AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN
AV IN
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
DVI-D IN (PC)
RS-232C IN
(CONTROL & SERVICE)
HDMI IN
1
2
AC IN
ANTENNA/
CABLE IN
LR
RGB IN (PC)
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910
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4 6 73 5
PPoowweerr CCoorrdd SSoocckkeett
T is set operates on AC power. T e voltage is indi-
cated on t e Specifications page. Never attempt to
operate t e set on DC power.
HHDDMMII IInnppuutt
Connect a HDMI signal to HDMI IN.
Or DVI (VIDEO) signal to HDMI IN wit DVI to HDMI
cable.
RRGGBB//DDVVII AAuuddiioo IInnppuutt
Connect t e audio from a PC.
RRGGBB IInnppuutt ((PPCC))
Connect t e output from a PC.
CCoommppoonneenntt IInnppuutt
Connect a component video/audio device to t ese
jacks.
AAVV((AAuuddiioo//VViiddeeoo)) IInnppuutt
Connect audio/video output from an external device
to t ese jacks.
AAnntteennnnaa IInnppuutt
Connect over-t e-air signals to t is jack.
DDVVII--DD IInnppuutt((PPCC))
Connect t e output from a PC.
RRSS--223322CC IINN ((CCOONNTTRROOLL && SSEERRVVIICCEE)) PPOORRTT
Connect to t e RS-232C port on a PC.
SS--VViiddeeoo IInnppuutt
Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device.
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PREPARATION
STAND INSTALLATION
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
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2
3
Carefu y p ace the product screen side down on a
cushioned surface that wi 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 hand e
Screw
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PREPARATION
STAND INSTALLATION
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
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2
3
Carefu y p ace the product screen side down on a
cushioned surface that wi 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 hand e
Screw
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PREPARATION
DETACHING STAND
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3
P ace the set screen side down on a cushion or
soft c oth.
Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turn-
ing the screw to the eft.
Turn the screw by using the screw hand e 4
Pu the stand base.
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
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PREPARATION
DETACHING STAND
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3
P ace the set screen side down on a cushion or
soft c oth.
Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turn-
ing the screw to the eft.
Turn the screw by using the screw hand e 4
Pu the stand base.
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
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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
WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inc es on eac side and from t e wall. Detailed installation
instructions are available from your dealer, see t e optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.
4 inches
4 inches
4 inches 4 inches
4 inches

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PREPARATION
POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY
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The image shown may be somewhat different from your set.
Adjust t e position of t e panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
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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 posi-
tion 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 Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to t e back of t e set.
W en you install t e set using t e wall mounting interface (optional parts), attac it carefully so it will not drop.
- Be sure to use screws and a wall mount t at meet VESA standards.
- Using screws longer t an t ose recommended mig t damage t e product.
- Using screws t at do not meet VESA standards mig t eit er damage t e product or result in it coming away from
t e wall. We will not be eld responsible for any damage resulting from failure to follow t ese instructions.
< Screw Mounting Interface Dimension >
M227WA : 100mm x 100mm ole spacing
M237WA : 75mm x 75mm ole spacing
-6 ° ~ -2 °
12 ° ~ 18 °
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).

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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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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
■For optimum picture qua ity, adjust antenna direction.
■An antenna cab e and converter are not supp ied.
■To prevent equipment damage, never p ug in any power cords unti you have finished connecting a equipment.
Multi-f mily Dwellings/Ap rtments
(Connect to w ll ntenn socket)
Single-f mily Dwellings /Houses
(Connect to w ll j ck for outdoor ntenn )
Outdoor
Antenna
(VHF, UHF)
Wall
Antenna
Socket
RF Co xi l Wire (75 ohm)
ANTENNA CONNECTION
Antenn
UHF
VHF
■In poor signa areas, to get better picture qua ity, insta a signa amp ifier to the antenna as shown above.
■If signa needs to be sp it for two sets, use an antenna signa sp itter for connection.
AV 1
AC IN
ANTENNA/
CABLE IN
AV 1
AV 1
AV 1
AC IN
ANTENNA/
CABLE IN
AV 1
AV 1
Sign l
Amplifier

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
Connect the SET-TOP outputs to the CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT IINN
VVIIDDEEOOsockets (Y PBPR) on the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the SET-TOP to CCOOMMPPOO--
NNEENNTT IINNAAUUDDIIOOsockets of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to se ect CCoommppoonneenntt..
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HD RECEIVER SETUP
■To prevent t e equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you ave finis ed connecting all equipment.
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T e image s own may be somew at different from your set.
When connecting with component c ble
Signa
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p/1080i
1080p
Component
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
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2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting with HDMI
Connect the HDMI output of the digita set-top box to the
HHDDMMII IINNjack on the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect HDMI1 or HDMI2.
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2
Connect the digita set-top box to HHDDMMII IINN jack on
the set.
Connect the audio output of the digita set-top box to
the AAUUDDIIOO IINN ((RRGGBB//DDVVII)) jack on the set.
Turn on the digita set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s
manua for the digita set-top box.)
Press the INPUT button to se ect HDMI1 or HDMI2.
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3
4
1
When connecting with HDMI to DVI c ble
HDMI IN
1
2
1
DVI OUTPUT
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
HDMI IN
1
2
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NOTE
!
GGHDMI Input does not support PC mode. If it is connected PC, the screen may not be disp ayed proper y.
GGHDMI support PCM audio format on y.
Signa
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p/1080i
1080p
HDMI
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
DVD SETUP
When connecting with component c ble
Component Input ports
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 p ayer
Y
Y
Y
Y
PB
B-Y
Cb
Pb
PR
R-Y
Cr
Pr
Connect the video output sockets (Y PBPR) of the DVD to
the CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT IINN VVIIDDEEOO sockets (Y PBPR) of the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the DVD to CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT
IINN AAUUDDIIOO sockets of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to se ect CCoommppoonneenntt.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the DVD.
The DVD p ayback picture appears on the screen.
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3
4
1
VIDEO
COMPONENT
IN
AUDIO
Y
P B
P R
L
R
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2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting HDMI c ble
Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HHDDMMII IINN
jack on the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect HDMI1 or HDMI2.
GGSet can receive the video and audio signa simu taneous y by using a HDMI cab e.
GGIf the DVD p ayer does not support Auto HDMI, you need to set the DVD output reso ution appropriate y.
GGHDMI support PCM audio format on y.
NOTE
!
HDMI IN
1
2
AV 1
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/
CABLE IN
W ll J ck
Antenn
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2
When connecting with n ntenn
Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aeria socket of the set.
Connect the aeria cab e to the RF ANT IN socket of the VCR.
Store the VCR channe on a desired programme number using the ‘Manua
programme tuning’ section.
Se ect the programme number where the VCR channe is stored.
Press the PPLLAAYY button on the VCR.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting with RCA c ble
Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR to
AUDIO/VIDEO in sockets of the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect AV.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR p ayback picture appears on the screen.
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3
1
When connecting with n S-Video c ble
Connect the S-Video socket of the VCR to the S-
VIDEO socket of the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the S-VIDEO VCR to the
AUDIO sockets of the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect AV.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR p ayback picture appears on the screen.
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3
4
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NOTE
!
GGIf you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cab e from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the set.
VIDEO ANT IN
ANT OUT
S-VIDEO LR
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
LR
AV IN
1
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
S-VIDEO
LR
AV IN
VIDEOANT IN
ANT OUT OUTPUT
SWITCH
34
S-VIDEO
LR
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
PC SETUP
T is product provides Plug and Play capability, meaning t at t e PC adjusts automatically to t e set's settings.
When connecting with D-sub 15 pin c ble
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Connect the signa cab e from the RGB output socket of the
PERSONAL COMPUTER to the RGB IN(PC) of the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the PC to the AAUUDDIIOO IINN
((RRGGBB//DDVVII))jack of the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect RGB PC.
Switch on the PC, and the PC screen appears on the set.
The set can be operated as a PC monitor.
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3
1
RGB OUTPUT AUDIO
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
RGB IN (PC)
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NOTE
!
GGYou must use shie ded signa interface cab es (D sub 15 pin cab e, DVI cab e) with ferrite cores to maintain
standard comp iance for the product.

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting with DVI c ble
Connect the DVI output of the PC to the DDVVII--DD IINN
jack on the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the PC to the AAUUDDIIOO
IINN ((RRGGBB//DDVVII))jack of the set.
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1
NOTE
!
GGIf the set is co d, there may be a sma “f icker”
when the set is switched on. This is norma , there
is nothing wrong with the set.
GGIf possib e, use the 1920x1080@60Hz video
mode to obtain the best image qua ity for your
LCD monitor. If used with other reso utions, some
sca ed or processed pictures may appear on the
screen. The set has been preadjusted to the mode
1920x1080@60Hz.
GGSome dot defects may appear on the screen, ike
Red, Green or B ue spots. However, this wi have
no impact or effect on the monitor performance.
GGDo not press the LCD screen with your finger for
a ong time as this may produce some temporary
distortion effects on the screen.
GG
Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen
for pro onged periods of time. The fixed image
may become permanent y imprinted on the
screen; use a screen saver when possib e.
AUDIO
DVI OUTPUT
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
DVI-D IN (PC)
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
Tie cables toget er wit a cable management as
s own in t e illustration.
Cable management
Tie cables toget er wit a cable tie as s own in t e
illustration.
Cable tie
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