LG M237WD-PX 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
MM223377WWDD
Trade Mark of the DVB Digita Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
IIDD NNuummbbeerr((ss))::6247

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PREPARATION
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
■
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
Button

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PREPARATION
BACK PANEL INFORMATION
■ This is a simp ified representation of the back pane . 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
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
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7
8
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10
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12
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PREPARATION
WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance o 4 inches on each side and rom the wall. Detailed installation
instructions are available rom your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.
4 inches
4 inches
4 inches 4 inches
4 inches
LOCATION
Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight alls directly onto the screen. Care should be taken not to
expose the set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also, ensure that the set is placed in a posi-
tion to allow a ree low o air. Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back cover.
I you intend to mount the set to a wall, attach Wall mounting inter ace (optional parts) to the back o the set.
When you install the set using the wall mounting inter ace (optional parts), attach it care ully so it will not drop.
- Be sure to use screws and a wall mount that meet VESA standards.
- Using screws longer than those recommended might damage the product.
- Using screws that do not meet VESA standards might either damage the product or result in it coming away rom
the wall. We will not be held responsible or any damage resulting rom ailure to ollow these instructions.
< Screw Mounting Inter ace Dimension >
75mm x 75mm hole spacing

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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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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 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-family Dwellings/A artments
(Connect to wall antenna socket)
Single-family Dwellings /Houses
(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)
Outdoor
Antenna
(VHF, UHF)
Wall
Antenna
Socket
RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)
ANTENNA CONNECTION
Antenna
UHF
Signal
Am lifier
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 TVs, use an antenna signa sp itter 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 cab e from the SET-TOP to CCOOMMPPOO--
NNEENNTT IINNAAUUDDIIOOsockets of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to se ect Component.
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3
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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.
■
T e image s own may be somew at different from your set.
When connecting with a com onent cable
Signa
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 connecting with a HDMI
Connect the HDMI output of the digita set-top box to the
HHDDMMII IINNjack on the set.
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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.)
2
3
1
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable
HDMI
1
2
1
DVI OUTPUT
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO IN
(RGB/DVI)
HDMI
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.

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
DVD SETUP
When connecting with a com onent cable
Com onent In ut orts
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 (YPBPR) of the DVD to
the CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTT IINN VVIIDDEEOO sockets (YP
BPR) 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 Component.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the DVD.
The DVD p ayback 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 connecting with a Euro Scart
Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the Euro scart
socket of the set.
Press the IINNPPUUTTbutton to se ect AV 1 .
If connected to AAVV22 Euro scart socket, se ect AAVV22 input
source.
Press the PPLLAAYYbutton on the DVD.
The DVD p ayback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
1
When connecting HDMI cable
Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the
HHDDMMII IINN jack on the set.
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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.
NOTE
!
NOTE
!
GGSigna type RGB, i.e. the signa s red, green and b ue can on y be se ected for the Euro scart and the AV 1 can be
received. These signa s are transmitted, for examp e, by a paid TV decoder, game machine or photo CD unit, etc.
GGP ease use shie ded scart cab e.
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 connecting with an antenna
Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aeria socket of the set.
Connect the aeria cab e to the RF aeria 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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2
3
4
5

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting 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 se ect AV3.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR p ayback picture appears on the screen.
2
3
1
When connecting with an S-Video cable
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 AV3.
Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
The VCR p ayback picture appears on the screen.
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3
4
1
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
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 connecting with a Euro 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 cart
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
!
GGignal 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. 36p.
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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
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 a D-sub 15 in cable
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Connect the signa cab e from the monitor output socket of
the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the set.
Connect the audio cab e from the PC to the AAUUDDIIOO IINN
((RRGGBB//DDVVII))sockets of the set.
Press the INPUT button to se ect 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)
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NOTE
!
GGUser must use shie ded signa interface cab es (D sub 15 pin cab e, DVI cab e) with ferrite cores to main-
tain standard comp iance for the product.

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
When connecting with a DVI 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@60Hz 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@60Hz.
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
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BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT
Tie cables together with a cable tie as shown in the
illustration
Cable tie

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
RGB/DVI[PC]
HDMI[DTV] supported mode
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 2 4
115 2 x 8 6 4
1680x1050
1920x1080
1600x1200
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
1920x1080/60p

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
SCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE
Returns Position, Size and P ase to t e default factory settings.
T is function works in t e following mode: RGB[PC].
Screen Reset
1Se ect PICTURE.
2Se ect SCREEN.
3Se ect Reset.
5Run Reset.
• Contrast : 100
• Brightness : 50
• Sharpness : 8
• Co our : 50
• Tint : 0
• Advanced Contro
• Picture Reset
PICTURE
Move OK
D
Screen
To S e t
Auto Config.
SCREEN
Move Prev.
BACK
Reso ution
Position
Size
Phase
Reset
G
MENU
OK
OK
OK
4Se ect Yes.
OK
• Press the MENU or EXIT button to c ose the menu window.
• Press the BACK button to move to the previous menu screen.
RG

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
If t e picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if c aracters are still s aky, adjust t e pic-
ture p ase manually.
T is function works in t e following mode: RGB[PC].
Adjustment for screen Position, Size, P ase
1Se ect PICTURE.
2Se ect SCREEN.
3Se ect Position, Size or P ase.
4
Make appropriate adjustments.
• Contrast : 100
• Brightness : 50
• Sharpness : 8
• Co our : 50
• Tint : 0
• Advanced Contro
• Picture Reset
PICTURE
Move OK
D
Screen
Auto Config.
SCREEN
Move
Reso ution
Position
G
Size
Phase
Reset
GF
D
E
MENU
OK
OK
• Press the MENU or EXIT button to c ose the menu window.
• Press the BACK button to move to the previous menu screen.
Prev.
BACK
RG

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode.
This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC mode.
Selecting Resolution
1Select PICTURE.
2Select SCREEN.
3Select Resolution.
4Select the desired resolution.
• Contrast : 100
• Brightness : 50
• Sharpness : 8
• Colour : 50
• Tint : 0
• Advanced Control
• Picture Reset
PICTURE
Move OK
D
Screen
MENU
OK
OK
• Press the MENU or EXIT button to close the menu window.
• Press the BACK button to move to the previous menu screen.
1400 x 1050
1680 x 1050
Auto Config.
SCREEN
Move
Resolution
G
Position
Size
Phase
Reset
Prev.
BACK
RG