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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR TV MODELS M227WA M237WA www.lge.com...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This is a simplified representation of the front panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. INPUT Button MENU Button Button VOLUME Buttons PROGRAMME Buttons Power Button Headphone Jack...
PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION AV 1 This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. < < M M 2 2 2 2 7 7 W W A A > > <...
<M227WA> PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Insert the s s t t a a n n d d b b a a s s e e into the product Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right.
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<M237WA> PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Insert the s s t t a a n n d d b b a a s s e e into the product Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right.
<M227WA> PREPARATION DETACHING STAND The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Place the set screen side down on a cushion or Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turn- soft cloth. ing the screw to the left.
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<M237WA> PREPARATION DETACHING STAND The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Place the set screen side down on a cushion or Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turn- soft cloth. ing the screw to the left. Pull the stand base.
PREPARATION WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm...
We will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from failure to follow these instructions. < Screw Mounting Interface Dimension > M227WA : 100 mm x 100mm hole spacing M237WA : 75 mm x 75 mm hole spacing...
Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots. However, they have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance. c. Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen. <M227WA> <M237WA>...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ANTENNA CONNECTION For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. AV 1 Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) ANTENNA/...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable Connect the SET-TOP outputs to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O sockets (Y P ) on the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a HDMI Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI IN H H D D M M I I I I N N jack on the set. Press the INPUT button to select HDMI1 or HDMI2. Signal HDMI 480i/576i...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting with a component cable Connect the video output sockets (Y P ) of the DVD to the C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O sockets (Y P ) of the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a Euro Scart AV 1 Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the Euro scart socket of the set. Press the I I N N P P U U T T button to select A A V V 1 1 . Press the P P L L A A Y Y button on the DVD.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and set. Typically a still picture is shown on the VCR. If a user uses 4:3 picture format for a long time, an afterimage may remain on the sides of the screen.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a RCA cable Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR to AV IN 2 AUDIO/VIDEO in sockets of the set. AV 1 Press the INPUT button to select AV2. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. The VCR playback picture appears on the screen.
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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. AV 1 Press the P P L L A A Y Y button on the VCR. If your VCR outputs an AV switching signal via the Scart lead, the set will auto switch to A A V V 1 1 mode on start of playback, but if you want to keep on watching in TV mode,...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This product provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the set's settings. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable RGB IN (PC) Connect the signal cable from the monitor output socket of AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the set.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting with a DVI cable Connect the DVI output of the PC to the D D V V I I - - D D I I N N jack on the set. AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) Connect the audio cable from the PC to the A A U U D D I I O O I I N N ( ( R R G G B B / / D D V V I I ) ) sockets of the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT < < M M 2 2 2 2 7 7 W W A A > > Tie cables together with a cable management as shown in the illustration. Cable management < < M M 2 2 3 3 7 7 W W A A > > Tie cables together with a cable tie as shown in the illustration.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the set. TV/PC Selects TV or PC mode. POWER Switches the set on. INPUT TV/PC POWER Switches the set on or off. MUTE TEXT I/II...
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL Yellow key Scroll through the programmed Favorite programme. POWER INPUT TV/PC Colour Buttons These buttons are used for teletext or programme MUTE TEXT I/II edit. (Refer to the p.29, 53-55) HOLD Press the button to stop the automatically rotating of the sub pages.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV When your set is turned on, you will be able to use its features. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. , I I N N P P U U T T , P P R R To turn set on, press the button on the TV or press the P P O O W W E E R R , I I N N P P U U T T , P P R R...
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your set's OSD ( On Screen Display ) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to display each menu.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the P P R R or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then S S e e t t u u p p button to select the menu.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL FINE TUNING Setup Auto Tuning To Set Manual Tuning Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. Programme Edit Favourite Programme Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the S S e e t t u u p p menu.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME EDIT This function enables you to delete or skip stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers or copy a blank station data into the selected programme number. Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Setup S S e e t t u u p p menu.
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL FAVOURITE PROGRAMME This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. Setup Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Auto Tuning Manual Tuning S S e e t t u u p p menu. - - - - - Programme Edit - - - - -...
WATCHING TV /PROGRAMME CONTROL SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. D D i i s s p p l l a a y y i i n n g g p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e l l i i s s t t Press the L L I I S S T T button to display the Programme list menu.
PICTURE CONTROL WATCHING PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show PIP Input a smaller inset image. PIP PR C 07 PIP function is available in the RGB-PC, DVI input only.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO)CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 1 1 6 6 : : 9 9 , , O O r r i i g g i i n n a a l l , 4 4 : : 3 3 , 1 1 4 4 : : 9 9 , Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 / / 2 2 and J J u u s s t t S S c c a a n n . Just Scan works in the following mode: Component (720p/1080i/1080p), HDMI (720p/1080i/1080p) If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and...
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PICTURE CONTROL • Z Z o o o o m m 1 1 • J J u u s s t t S S c c a a n n The following selection will allow you to view the Following Selection will lead to you view the picture picture without any alteration, while filling the entire of best quality without loss of original picture in screen.
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset Picture Mode adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e menu based on the programme category.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User Mode B B a a c c k k l l i i g g h h t t Adjust the brightness of LCD panel to control the brightness of the screen. C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture.
PICTURE CONTROL Auto Colour Tone Control(Cool/Medium/Warm) To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Cool option. Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colours such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colours with more blue. This menu is activated after selecting “User1”...
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PICTURE CONTROL Colour Tone - User Mode To adjust red, green, blue to any colour temperature you prefer. This menu is activated after selecting “User1” or “User2” in the Picture Mode. Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Picture Mode P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu.
PICTURE CONTROL - PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY XD is LG electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital signal processing algorithm. It is not possible to use this function in RGB-PC/DVI input. This menu is activated after selecting the U U s s e e r r 1 1 or U U s s e e r r 2 2 of P P i i c c t t u u r r e e M M o o d d e e .
PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED - GAMMA High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images. It is not possible to use this function in RGB-PC/DVI input. Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Picture Mode P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Returns to the default factory setting for Picture Mode, Colour Temperature, XD, Advanced, Aspect Ratio. Picture Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Picture Mode P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu. Colour Temperature Advanced button to select P P i i c c t t u u r r e e...
PICTURE CONTROL SCREEN SETUP FOR PC MODE Auto Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. A A u u t t o o c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock, and phase.
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PICTURE CONTROL Manual Configure (Adjustment for screen Phase, Clock, Position) (RGB [PC] mode only) If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. To correct the screen size, adjust C C l l o o c c k k . It’s not available to use Phase, Clock function in COMPONENT (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), HDMI (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p).
PICTURE CONTROL Selecting Resolution To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of Resolution. This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC input mode. Picture Picture Mode Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the Colour Temperature P P i i c c t t u u r r e e menu.
SOUND CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS-SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; SRS TS XT, Clear Voice, Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport or Game and you can also adjust the frequency of the equalizer. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content.
SOUND CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Audio Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Sound Mode A A u u d d i i o o menu. Auto Volume Balance button to select A A u u t t o o...
SOUND CONTROL I/II Stereo/Dual Reception When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Press the I I / / I I I I button and then button. B B r r o o a a d d c c a a s s t t O O n n S S c c r r e e e e n n D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Mono M M O O N N O O...
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off timer function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the set is unplugged, reset the clock. Time Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Clock - - : - -...
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Time Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Clock Off Time...
OPTION SETTING ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE / COUNTRY SELECTION Installation guide menu appears on TV screen when it is turned on for the first time. Option button and then, O O K K button to Press the Language To Set select your desired language. Country Key Lock Set ID...
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OPTION SETTING KEY LOCK The set can be set so that the remote control is needed to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This set is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the set off. Option Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the...
OPTION SETTING POWER INDICATOR It helps you control LED when power is turned on. Option Press the M M E E N N U U button and then button to select the Language Country O O p p t t i i o o n n menu. Key Lock Press the button and then...
TELETEXT T T h h i i s s f f e e a a t t u u r r e e i i s s n n o o t t a a v v a a i i l l a a b b l l e e i i n n a a l l l l c c o o u u n n t t r r i i e e s s . . Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, televi- sion programmes, share prices and many other topics.
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TELETEXT TOP TEXT The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Block / group / page selection With the blue button you can progress from block to block.
TELETEXT SPECIAL TELETEXT FUNCTIONS T T I I M M E E When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. Press this but- ton again to remove the display. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING T T h h e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k n n o o r r m m a a l l l l y y . . Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control caus- ing obstruction.
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APPENDIX T T h h e e a a u u d d i i o o f f u u n n c c t t i i o o n n d d o o e e s s n n o o t t w w o o r r k k . . Press the VOL button.
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APPENDIX ‘ ‘ U U n n k k n n o o w w n n P P r r o o d d u u c c t t ’ ’ m m e e s s s s a a g g e e a a p p p p e e a a r r s s w w h h e e n n t t h h e e p p r r o o d d u u c c t t i i s s c c o o n n n n e e c c t t e e d d . . Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new set. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen To keep the dust off your screen for a while, wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fab- ric softener or dishwashing detergent.
APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M227WA> Screen Type LCD Panel 546.86 mm Wide (21.53 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 546.86 mm Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm (H) x 0.248 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution...
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APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS <M237WA> Screen Type LCD Panel 584.2 mm Wide (23 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size : 584.2 mm Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm (H) x 0.265 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz...
APPENDIX IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917 kHz signal at 455 kHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame...
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APPENDIX Code Code Function Note Function Note (Hexa) (Hexa) MUTE R/C Button R/C Button LIST R/C Button INPUT R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) 10 to 19 Number Key 0 - 9 R/C Button MENU R/C Button Q.VIEW R/C Button TEXT R/C Button RETURN...
APPENDIX EXTERNAL CONTROL THROUGH RS-232C Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the TV’s functions externally. Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel.RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the TV.
APPENDIX RS-232C Configurations 7-Wire Configurations ( Standard RS-232C cable ) 3-Wire Configurations ( Not standard ) D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID - Use this function to specify a set ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 69. Option Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use button to select the...
APPENDIX Command Reference List DATA DATA C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 1 1 C C O O M M M M A A N N D D 2 2 (Hexadecimal) (Hexadecimal) 01.
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APPENDIX 0 0 1 1 . . P P o o w w e e r r ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k a a ) ) 0 0 5 5 .
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APPENDIX 1 1 0 0 . . S S h h a a r r p p n n e e s s s s ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : k k k k ) ) 1 1 5 5 .
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APPENDIX 1 1 9 9 . . A A u u t t o o C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e ( ( C C o o m m m m a a n n d d : : j j u u ) ) 2 2 2 2 .
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Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.