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Table of Contents
Installation and Connection
Safety Precautions Accessories Using the Remote Control To arrange cables in order - Optional Connecting the Speakers - Optional Name and Function of the Parts Connecting to External Devices
When Connecting to your PC When Watching VCR/DVD When Watching HDTV (720p/1080i) When Watching DVD (480i) When Watching DVI-D(HDCP) from the DVD/SET-TOP BOX Watching AV Outputs

A1 A4 A5 A8 A9 A10 A11
A11 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17

Input Selection and Tracking

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) Screen
Adjusting Screen Color Adjusting the audio function Selecting the Options Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

A18 A21
A22 A23 A24 A26 A27

Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol) IR Code

A29 A40

Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting Specifications

A42 A45

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Safety Precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
Warning If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of
accident or death.

Caution If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged

Precautions in installing the Product
Warning
Keep away from heat sources like electrical heaters. - Electrical shock, fire, malfunction or deformation may occur. Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of the reach of children. - Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed 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 heavy 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 pathway. - The passerby can falter, which can cause electrical shock, fire, product breakdown or injury. Install the product in a neat and dry place. - Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage. If you 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 without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. If you dropped the product or the case is broken, turn off the product and unplug the power cord. - If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service center. Do not drop metallic objects such as coins, hair pins, chopsticks or wire into the product, or inflammable objects such as paper and matches. Children must pay particular attention. - Electrical shock, fire or injury can occur. If a foreign object is dropped into the product, unplug the power cord and contact the service center.

Caution
Make sure the product ventilation hole is not blocked. Install the product in a suitably wide place (more than 10cm from the wall) - If you install the product too close to the wall, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat. Do not block the ventilation hole of the product by 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 away from direct sunlight. - The product can be damaged.

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Electrical Power Related Precautions
Warning
Make sure to connect the power cable to the grounded current. - You may be electrocuted or injured. Use the rated voltage only. - The product can be damaged, or you may be electrocuted. During a thunder or lightning storm, unplug the power cable or signal cable. - You may be electrocuted or a fire can break out. 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. Additionally, if the cord pin is wet or covered with dust, dry the power plug completely or wipe dust off. - You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture. If you 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 completely. - If the power 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 heavy objects on the power cord. - The power line can be damaged, which 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. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after plugging into the wall input terminal. - You may be electrocuted. The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.

Caution
Do not unplug the power cord while the product is in use. - Electrical shock can damage the product.

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
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 you 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 with the service center for repair.

Precautions in Using the Product
Warning
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product at your own discretion. - Fire or electric shock accident can occur. - Contact the service center for check, calibration or repair. Do not spray water on the product or scrub with an inflammable substance (thinner or benzene). Fire or electric shock accident can occur Keep the product away from water. - Fire or electric shock accident can occur.

Caution
Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product. - There is a danger of explosion or fire due 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 water can sink into the product, which can cause electric shock or serious malfunction. Take a rest from time to time to protect your 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 strongly upon the panel with a hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or pen, or make a scratch on it. Keep proper distance from the product. - Your vision may be impaired if you look at the product too closely. Set the appropriate resolution and clock by referring to the User's Guide. - Your vision can be impaired. Use authorized detergent only when cleaning the product. (Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol.) - Product can be deformed.

On Disposal
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority. A3

Accessories
Desktop Stand Type Free Mount Type

OR

Product

Remote Control/ Batteries

User's Guide/ Driver CD/Cards

15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable

DVI-D Signal Cable

Power Cord

Audio Cable (PC)

RCA-PC Audio Cable

Optional
Wall-mount Rack Please refer to the enclosed "Installation Guide" when installing the wall-mount rack.

Speaker kit / Screws
(Applicable only for models that support the speakers)

Inserting batteries into remote control.
1. Take out the battery cap. 2. Insert batteries with correct polarity (+/-). 3. Close the battery cap. · You can use a remote control 7 meter distance and 30 degree (left/right) within the receiving unit scope. · Dispose of used batteries in the recycle bin to prevent environmental pollution.

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Please check the accessories in the product package. * The product and the accessories can be different from the figures shown here.

Using the Remote Control
Name of the Remote Control Buttons

Mute button · Input Select Button · AV Button (See next page) · Menu Button · Exit Button

Volume

Button

Power On/Off Button Sleep Button When watching AV / DVD / HDTV - The product will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time. Press this button repetitively to select an appropriate time duration EZ Video Button When watching AV / DVD / HDTV - Automatically adjusts the image. Press this button repetitively to set the intended screen. (See A22)

Check Button

There is not a function which is supported There is not a function which is supported

Auto Button · PC : Automatic adjustment function (Operational for the analog signal only)

Video Operation Button Applicable for LG products only

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· Input Select Button · AV Button If you press the button once, the following Input Signal Window will appear. Select the signal type you want using the button. This button will be enabled only when you selected the AV signal. The signal type will be changed with the following order. Set the signal type you want. AV S-Video Component 1 Component 2

1. PIP (Picture in Picture) Button
The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button. : SMALL -> MEDIUM -> LARGE -> OFF

2. POP (Picture out Picture) Button
The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button. : POP ON -> PBP(FULL) -> PBP(4:3) -> OFF

PIP

POP ON Note

PBP (FULL)

PBP (4:3)

· Case 1 / Case 2 Different descriptions are applicable depending on the type of AV option board selected (an optional product). A6

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Using the Remote Control
3. SWAP Button
You can swap the main screen and the sub-screen when the PIP/POP/PBP function is used.

PIP

SWAP

POP
SWAP

PBP

When 'Input Signal 1' comes on in the main screen, only 'Input Signal 2' can be displayed on the sub-screen. On the contrary, if the main screen displays 'Input Signal 2', the sub-screen can display 'Input Signal 1' only. You can swap 'Input Signal 1' and 'Input Signal 2' using the SWAP button. *PIP function is not supported in 480i, 576i and 1080i modes.
Main Screen Sub-Screen

AV

S-Video COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 RGB PC

DVI PC

AV
S-Video
COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2 RGB PC DVI PC

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To arrange cables in order - Optional
* Applicable only for models that support the stand

1. Disassemble the stand cover. The cover may be easily disassembled by pressing
down on the base as shown in the figure.

Stand cover

2. After connecting the cables, correctly position the stand cover into the holes on the
stand. If securely connected, you will hear the latch click into place.

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Connecting the Speakers - Optional
* Applicable only for models that support the speakers

Use the screws to secure the speakers on the rear side of the product as shown in the below figure.

When the speaker is installed.

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Name and Function of the Parts
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Rear View
Back Cap - Open the back cap before you install the product.

DVI IN(HDCP)

RGB IN

AUDIO IN

Power Connector : Connect the power cord Wired Remote Control Port RS-232C Serial Ports PC Signal Inputs PC Sound Jack : Connect the audio cable to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card. AV Input Ports

*LINE OUT A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume. If the Audio Out of the PC sound card supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using the card jumper of the program (Refer to the Sound Card Manual).

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Connecting to External Devices
When Connecting to your PC
First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable.

A When connecting with the DVI signal input cable. B When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. (IBM compatible PC) C When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. (Macintosh)
Rear side of the product.

A

PC PC

B C

MAC

Macintosh Adapter (not included) Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adaptor is available in the market. (Different signaling system)

Connect the power cord.
Rear side of the product.

* When connecting to a wall outlet.

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Power button

B Turn on the PC.

Select an input signal. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

A B

When connecting with a DVI-D signal input cable. · Select DVI PC : DVI-D digital signal. When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable. · Select RGB PC : 15-pin D-Sub analog signal.

Note

· How to connect to two computers. Connect the signal cables (DVI and D-Sub) to each computer. Press the SOURCE button in a remote control to select the computer to use. · Directly connect to a grounded power outlet on the wall or a power bar with a ground wire.

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A Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product.

Connecting to External Devices
When watching VCR / DVD
Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page A11).

A When connecting with a RCA cable.
· Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

(Video ­ Yellow, Sound (left) ­ White, Sound (right) ­ Red)

B When connecting with a S-Video cable.
· Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies.

Product
Yellow White W Red R

RCA Cable (not included)

S-Video Cable (not included)

VCR/DVD Receiver

Select an input signal. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

A B

When connecting with an RCA cable. · Select AV. When connecting with an S-Video cable. · Select S-Video. A13

Y

Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page A11).
· Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

Product

Green

Component Cable (not included)

White

Blue

Red

Red

Green

White

Blue

HDTV Receiver

Select an input signal. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

· Select Component 1.

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Red

Red

Audio Cable (not included)

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When watching HDTV(720p/1080i)

Connecting to External Devices
When watching DVD(480i)
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page A11).
· Connect the input terminal with a proper color match.

Product

Green

Component Cable (not included)

White White

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

DVD Receiver

Select an input signal. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

· Select Component 2.

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Red

Red

Audio Cable (not included)

Red

When watching DVI-D(HDCP) from the DVD/SET-TOP BOX
Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page A11).

Product

DVI-D Signal Cable

RCA-PC Audio Cable

VCR/DVD/Set-top Box

Select an input signal. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the input signal.

Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of the product.

· Select DVI PC.

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Connecting to External Devices
Watching AV Qutputs
Connect to the external device if you record the broadcasting.
When you set the input signal of the main screen as 'AV (CVBS)', you can transmit the signal that you're watching to the AV output terminal.

Product

White

Yellow

W

Video/TV/Product

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R

Y

RCA Cable (not included)

Red

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
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Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit

Power Button

· Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to turn it off. · This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally(on mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.

Power Indicator

MENU Button

· Use this button to show/hide the OSD (On Screen Display) menu screen. · Use this button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen.

OSD Select / Adjust Button

· Use this button to directly control brightness and contrast of the PC signal (RGB PC / DVI PC ).

· Adjust the volume.

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit
AUTO/SELECT Button
[For PC Analog signal]

[Other signals] · The current signal and mode information will be displayed.

SOURCE Button
· Select the input signal AV S-Video Component 1 Component 2 RGB PC DVI PC Composite Video Separate Video HDTV DVD 15-pin D-Sub analog signal DVI digital signal

· The unit that receives the signal from the remote control.

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OSD Menu
Icon Function Description Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer.
PICTURE

Adjusts the audio function.
SOUND

Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances.
SPECIAL

Adjusts the screen video.
SCREEN

Adjusts PIP/POP/PBP mode function.
PIP/POP/PBP

Note

OSD(On Screen Display) The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation. A20

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Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen

Pops up the menu screen

Move where you want to adjust

Select a menu icon

Move where you want to adjust

Select a menu icon

Adjust the status

Save adjustment

Exit from the menu screen.

· Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.

To access a control, use the

Buttons.

When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SET Button.

Use the

Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing the SET Button.

Exit the OSD by pressing the EXIT Button.

How to adjust the screen automatically
You need to adjust the screen display when connecting the product to a new computer or changing the mode. Refer to the following section to set an optimal product screen. Press the AUTO/SELECT button (AUTO button in a remote control) in the PC analog signal. Then, an optimal screen status will be selected that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, you need to adjust screen position, clock and phase in the OSD menu.

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EZ Video

AV/S-Video/Component 1/ Component 2 input only

The EZ Video function automatically adjusts the screen image quality depending on the AV usage environment. · Dynamic : Select this option to display with a sharp image. · Standard : The most general and natural screen display status. · Mild : Select this option to display with a mild image. · Game : Select this option to enjoy dynamic image when playing a game. · User : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.
Contrast To adjust the contrast of the screen. Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen. Color To adjust the color to desired level. Sharpness To adjust the cleaness of the screen. Tint To adjust the tint to desired level.

ACC

Selecting a factory setting color set. · Warm : Slightly reddish white. · Normal : Slightly bluish white. · Cool : Slightly purplish white.

Note

If the input is RGB PC(D-Sub analog)/DVI PC(DVI Digital), the adjustable items in the ACC function are color temp (9300K / 6500K). If the 'EZ Video' setting in the PICTURE menu is set to Dynamic, Standard, Mild or Game the subsequent menus will be automatically set.

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Adjusting Screen Color

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Adjusting Screen Color
ACC RGB PC / DVI PC input only · 6500K/9300K Selecting a factory setting color set. 6500K: Slightly reddish white. 9300K: Slightly bluish white. · User : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.
Contrast To adjust the contrast of the screen. Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen. Red / Green / Blue Set your own color levels.

Adjusting the audio function
EZ Audio The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching.
· Flat The most commanding and natural audio. · Music Select this option to enjoy the original sound when listening to the music. · Movie Select this option to enjoy sublime sound. · Speech Select this option to watch sports broadcasting. · User Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings.

Balance AVL SRS WOW

Use this function to balance sound from the left and right speakers. To adjust uneven sound volumes across all channels or signals automatically to the most appropriate level. To use this feature, select ON. Set the SRS WOW menu on. The SRS WOW function plays back the mono or stereo sound input with the dynamic surround effects. It will provide rich and profound sound tone. If you set the SRS WOW on, user audio setting can not be adjusted. When connected to your computer and the 'EZ Audio' setting in the audio menu is one of Flat, Music, Movie or Speech, the available menus are Balance, AVL and SRS WOW .

Note

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Input

If you press the button once, the following Input Signal Window will appear. Select the signal type you want using the button.

Child Lock

Use the buttons to select On or Off. The Set can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can prevent unauthorized viewing. In order to lock the OSD screen adjustment, set the Child Lock tab to the 'On' position. In order to unlock it, do the following : 1) Push the MENU button on the remote control and set Child Lock to the 'Off' position.

Language Power Indicator Transparency Zoom

To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the product to On or Off. If you set Off, it will go off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. To adjust the transparency of the OSD menu screen. Use this function to zoom in the screen. When you turn the product off and on again, the default screen size will be restored. Press the button to display the submenu for Zoom.
* If the zooming value is set to '0', vertical and horizontal positioning cannot be adjusted. * The variable range can differ according to the type of the input signal.

Reset

Use this function to reset the product to the factory default. However, language selection will not be initialized.

Note

the Zoom menu will be disabled if the screen size is not Full or PIP/POP/PBP is in use.

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Selecting the options

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Selecting the options

Set ID

You can assign a unique SET ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several products are connected for display. Specify the number (0~99) using the button and exit. Use the assigned SET ID to individually control each product using the Product Control Program.

Logo Display Lamp

Use this function to set the Logo Dispaly Lamp on the front side of the product to On or Off. If you set On, the lamp will automatically be turned on.

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ARC

To select the image size of the screen.


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.

* When the component 1 input signal is 720p or 1080i, the spectacle function is not supported.

Auto config. Clock

This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock and phase. This function is suitable for analoge singnal input only(RGB PC input only). To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. This function is suitable for analoge singnal input only(RGB PC input only). To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. This function is suitable for analoge singnal input only(RGB PC input only). To adjust position of the screen (RGB PC input only). Press the button to display the submenu for position.
H-Position V-Position

Phase

Position
.

Left Moving the screen position Right horizontally. Up Moving the screen position Down vertically.

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Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position

Selecting and Adjusting the Screen
Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

PIP Input

On/Off

PIP After selecting PIP in the PIP On/Off menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

POP After selecting POP in the POP On/Off menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PBP After selecting PBP in the PBP On/Off menu, the following menu items can be adjusted.

PIP Input Size Image

To select an input signal for PIP/POP/PBP. To adjust the size of the PIP/POP/PBP screen. (PIP : Small, Medium, Large / PBP : Full, 4:3) To adjust the image of the PIP/POP/PBP screen; Press the button to display the submenu for PIP/POP/PBP image. Use the buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. The items of the sub-menu may vary depending on the type of the source.
Contrast Adjust PIP/POP/PBP screen contrast.
PIP Input

Brightness Adjust PIP/POP/PBP screen brightness. Color Adjust the PIP/POP/PBP screen color. Tint To adjust the tint to desired level. This function is available only in NTSC broadcasting mode. * The sub-menu can differ according to the type of the input signal.

Sound

To turn the PIP/POP/PBP sound on/off.

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Position
PIP Input

To adjust the position to PIP screen.

Swap
PIP Input

To switch the main-screen and subscreen in PIP/POP/PBP mode.

PIP

SWAP

POP
SWAP

PBP

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Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions

Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC.

Connecting the cable
Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture. * The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and product. You can turn the product on/off, select an input source or adjust the OSD menu from your PC.

RS-232C Cable (not included)

PC

Product

Communication Parameter
LL L L LL

Baud Rate : 9600bps (UART) Data Length : 8bits Parity Bit : None Stop Bit : 1bit Flow Control : None Communication Code : ASCII code

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Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Command Reference List
COMMAND1 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen Mute 05. Volume Mute 06. Volume Control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Color 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD Select 13. Remote Lock On/Off 14. PIP/PBP/POP On/Off 15. PIP Position 16. Balance 17. ACC 18. PIP/PBP/POP SOURCE 19. Auto Configure 20. Key k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k j m COMMAND2 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n q t u y u c DATA(Hexa) 00H - 01H 00H - 08H 01H - 06H 00H - 01H 00H - 01H 00H - 64H 00H - 64H 00H - 64H 00H - 64H 00H - 64H 00H - 64H 00H - 01H 00H - 01H 00H - 03H 00H - 03H 00H - 64H 00H - 03H 00H - 08H 01H Key Code

Transmission / Receiving Protocol
Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1]: First command. (j or k) * [Command 2]: Second command. * [Set ID]: You can adjust the set ID to choose desired product ID number in Special menu. Adjustment range is 0 ~ 99. When selecting Set ID `0', every connected TV set is controlled. Set ID is indicated as decimal (0~99) on menu and as Hexa decimal (0x0~0x64) on transmission/receiving protocol. * [DATA]: To transmit command data. Transmit 'FF' data to read status of command. * [Cr]: Carriage Return ASCII code `0x0D' * [ ]: ASCII code Space (0x20)'

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Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
OK Acknowledgement [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * The Product transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving normal data. At this time, if the data is data read mode, it indicates present status data. If the data is data write mode, it returns the data of the PC computer. Error Acknowledgement [Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x] * The Product transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors. Data 1: Illegal Code 2: Not supported function 3: Wait more time 01. Power On(Command : a) To control Power On/Off of the Set. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] To show the status of Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * The Product transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving normal data. At this time, if the data is data read mode, it indicates present status data. If the data is data write mode, it returns the data of the PC computer. 1 : Power On
L

L

1 : Power On

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02. Input Select(Command : b) (Main Picture Input) To select input source for the Set. You can also select an input source using the SOURCE button on the remote control. Transmission
L

[k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 2 : AV 3 : S-Video 4 : Component 1 5 : Component 2 Acknowledgement [b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 03. Aspect Ratio(Command : c) (Manin picure format) To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Screen menu. Transmission [k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1 : 4:3 2 : Full 3 : Spectacle 4 : Zooml 5 : Zoom2 6 : 1:1(PC) Acknowledgement [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
L

6 : RGB PC 8 : DVI PC

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Transmission / Receiving Protocol

Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
04. Screen Mute(Command : d) To select screen mute on/off. Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off) Acknowledgement [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
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05. Volume Mute(Command : e) To control On/Off of the Volume Mute. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off) 1 : Volume Mute Off (Volume On) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off) 1 : Volume Mute Off (Volume On) 06. Volume Control(Command : f) To adjust Volume. Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [f][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H
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07. Contrast(Command : g) To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust the contrast in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H · Refer to `Real data mapping' as shown below. Acknowledgement [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * Real data mapping 0 : Step 0 : A : Step 10 : F : Step 15 10 : Step 16 : 64 : Step 100 08. Brightness(Command : h) To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust the brightness in the Picture menu. Transmission Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H · Refer to `Real data mapping' as shown below. Acknowledgement [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * Real data mapping 0 : Step : A : Step 10 : F : Step 15 10 : Step 16 : 64 : Step 100
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[k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]

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Transmission / Receiving Protocol

Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
09. Color(Command : i) (AV only) To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust the color in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H
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10. Tint(Command : j) (AV-NTSC only) To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust the tint in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Red: 00H ~ Green: 64H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Red: 00H ~ Green: 64H

* Tint : -50 ~ +50

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11. Sharpness(Command : k) (AV only) To adjust the screen Sharpness. You can also adjust the sharpness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data
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Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H

12. OSD Select(Command : l) To control OSD on/off to the set. Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : OSD Off Acknowledgement [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : OSD Off
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1 : OSD On

1 : OSD On

13. Remote Lock On/Off(Command : m) To control Remote Lock on/off to the set. Transmission [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Remote Lock Off Acknowledgement [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Remote Lock Off 1 : Remote Lock On 1 : Remote Lock On

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Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
14. PIP/PBP/POP On/Off(Command : n) To control PIP/PBP/POP On/Off of the Set. Transmission [k][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : OFF 1 : PIP 2 : PBP 3 : POP Acknowledgement [n][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : OFF 1 : PIP 2 : PBP 3 : POP 15. PIP Position(Command : q) To adjust PIP position. Transmission [k][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Bottom of the right side on screen 1 : Bottom of the left side on screen 2 : Top of the left side on screen 3 : Top of the right side on screen Acknowledgement [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Bottom of the right side on screen 1 : Bottom of the left side on screen 2 : Top of the left side on screen 3 : Top of the right side on screen
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16. Balance(Command : t) To adjust the sound Balance. Transmission
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[k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H

* Balance : -50 ~ +50 17. ACC(Command : u) To adjust the screen color temperature. Transmission
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[k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Normal (9300K) 1 : Cool PC : 0, 2, 3 Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Normal (9300K) 1 : Cool PC : 0, 2, 3
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2 : Warm (6500K) 3 : User AV : 0, 1, 2

2 : Warm (6500K) 3 : User AV : 0, 1, 2

18. PIP/PBP/POP SOURCE(Command : y) To select the sub-screen source. Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 2 : AV 3 : S-Video 4 : Component 1 Acknowledgement [y][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 2 : AV 3 : S-Video 4 : Component 1 5 : Component 2 6 : RGB PC 8 : DVI PC 5 : Component 2 6 : RGB PC 8 : DVI PC

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Controlling the Multiple Products (RS-232C protocol)
Transmission / Receiving Protocol
19. Auto Configure(Command: j u) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. it works only in RGB(PC) mode. Transmission [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1 : To set Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
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20. Key(Command : m c) To send IR remote key code. Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Key code : Refer to page 41. Acknowledgement [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
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IR Codes
Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. Remote Control IR Code
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Output waveform
single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Tc Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/Tc = fosc/12 Duty ratio = T1/Tc = 1/3

T1

Configuration of frame

· 1st frame
Lead code Low custom code High custom code Data code Data code

C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

· Repeat frame

Repeat code

Tf

Lead code

9ms

4.5ms 0.55ms

Repeat code
9ms 2.25ms

Bit description · Bit "0"
0.56ms 1.12ms

· Bit "1"
0.56ms 2.24ms

Frame interval : Tf · The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed.
Tf Tf

Tf=108ms@455KHz

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How to connect
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IR Codes
Code(Hexa) 00
01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0B 98 5A D8 BF D4 C6 D5 0E 43 44 60 63 79 76 77 AF 99

Function ( L)
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Note
R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button(Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code(Only Power On) Discrete IR Code(Only Power Off) R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button Discrete IR Code(Input AV Selection) Discrete IR Code(Input S-video Selection) Discrete IR Code(Input Component 1 Selection) Discrete IR Code(Input Component 2 Selection) Discrete IR Code(Input DVI Selection) Discrete IR Code(Input RGB Selection) R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button Discrete IR Code(Only 4:3 mode) Discrete IR Code(Only Full mode) Discrete IR Code(Only Zoom mode) Discrete IR Code

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POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 AV SOURCE AV S-Video Component 1 Component 2 DVI RGB SLEEP MENU SET PIP SWAP ARC ARC(4:3) ARC(Full) ARC(ZOOM) AUTO CONFIG

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Troubleshooting
G Is the product power cord connected? G Is the power indicator light on? · See if the power cord is properly connected to the outlet. · See if the power switch is turned on.

G Power is on, power indicator is green · Adjust brightness and contrast again. but the screen appears extremely dark. G the power indicator amber? · If the product is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press any key.

G Does the 'Out of range' message · The signal from the PC (video card) is out of the appear? vertical or horizontal frequency range of the product. Adjust the frequency range by referring to the Specifications in this manual. * Maximum resolution RGB PC : 1600 x 1200 @60Hz DVI PC : 1360 x 768 @60Hz G Does the 'Check signal cable' message · The signal cable between PC and product is not appear? connected. Check the signal cable. · Press the 'SOURCE' menu in the remote control to check the input signal.

'Unknown Monitor' message appears when the product is connected.
G Did you install the driver? · Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www.lge.com) · See if the plug&play function is supported by referring to the video card user manual.

'Controls locked' message appears.
G The 'Controls locked' message appears when pressing the Menu button. · The control locking function prevents unintentional OSD setting change due to careless usage. To unlock the controls, simultaneously press the Menu button and button for several seconds. (You cannot set this function using the remote control buttons. You can set this function in the product only.)
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Note

* Vertical frequency: To enable the user to watch the product display, screen image should be changed tens of times every second like a fluorescent lamp. The vertical frequency or refresh rate is the times of image display per second. The unit is Hz. * Horizontal frequency: The horizontal interval is the time to display one vertical line. When 1 is divided by the horizontal interval, the number of horizontal lines displayed every second can be tabulated as the horizontal frequency. The unit is kHz.

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No image is displayed

Troubleshooting
The screen image looks abnormal.
G Is the screen position wrong? · D-Sub analog signal ­ Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control to automatically select the optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Position OSD menu. · See if the video card resolution and frequency are supported by the product. If the frequency is out of range, set to the recommended resolution in the Control Panel ­ Display ­ Setting menu. · D-Sub analog signal ­ Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control to automatically select an optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Clock OSD menu. · D-Sub analog signal ­ Press the "AUTO" button in the remote control to automatically select an optimal screen status that fits into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, use the Phase OSD menu. · See if the Zoom value is set to 0. If it is, you cannot adjust the H/V Position value.

G Do thin lines appear on the background screen?

G Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred.

G Unable to adjust the horizontal/vertical position in the Zoom menu. G Screen size is automatically adjusted when connected to the PC. G Brightness differs in the main and sub screen when connected to the PC. G The screen is displayed abnormally.

· If the screen size is not full when connected to the PC, execute the PIP/POP/PBP to change to full screen mode. · You cannot adjust brightness and tint in the PIP/POP/PBP Screen menu for the sub-screen among PIP/POP/PBP menus. Therefore, brightness can be different for the sub-screen. · The proper input signal is not connected to the signal port. Connect the signal cable that matches with the source input signal.

After-image appears on the product.
G After-image appears when the product is turned off. · If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be damaged quickly. Use the screensaver function.
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G No sound?

· See if the audio cable is connected properly. · Adjust the volume. · See if the sound is set properly. · See if the Sound is set to On in the PIP/POP/PBP menu. · Select the appropriate equalize sound. · Adjust the volume.

G No sound is available when the PIP/POP/PBP mode is engaged. G Sound is too dull. G Sound is too low.

The screen size function in the OSD menu does not work.
G The screen size function in the OSD menu does not work. · See if the PIP/POP/PBP function is in use. If the PIP/POP/PBP function is in use, the screen size function may not work.

Screen color is abnormal.
G Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). · Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color) Select Control Panel ­ Display ­ Settings ­ Color Table menu in Windows. · Check the connection status of the signal cable. Or, re-insert the PC video card. · Several pixels (red, green, white or black color) may appear on the screen, which can be attributable to the unique characteristics of the LCD panel. It is not a malfunction of the LCD.

G Screen color is unstable or monocolored. G Do black spots appear on the screen?

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The audio function does not work.

Specifications
The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement.
LCD Panel
[32 inch] 32 inches (80.04 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 80.04 cm 0.5025 mm (Pixel Pitch) 37 inches (94.03 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 94.03 cm 0.6000 mm (Pixel Pitch) 42 inches (106.68 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 106.68 cm 0.681 mm (Pixel Pitch)

[37 inch]

[42 inch]

Power

[32 inch] Rated Voltage Power Consumption

AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.0A On Mode : 160W Sleep Mode : 4W Off Mode : 2W

[37 inch] Rated Voltage Power Consumption

AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.4A On Mode : 220W Sleep Mode : 4W Off Mode : 3W

[42 inch] Rated Voltage Power Consumption

AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.8A On Mode : 300W Sleep Mode : 4W Off Mode : 3W

NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Dimensions &Weight

[1]

[2]

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W

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W

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W

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W

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Width x Height x Depth

[32 inch]
[1] 80.30 cm (31.61 inches) x 54.00cm (21.26 inches) x 18.00 cm (7.09 inches) [2] 80.30 cm (31.61 inches) x 49.30 cm (19.4 inches) x 9.99 cm (3.93 inches) [3] 96.40 cm (37.95 inches) x 54.00cm (21.26 inches) x 18.00 cm (7.09 inches) [4] 96.40 cm (37.95 inches) x 49.30 cm (19.4 inches) x 9.99 cm (3.93 inches)

[37 inch]
[1] 92.80 cm (36.54 inches) x 61.90 cm (24.37 inches) x 22.77 cm (8.96 inches) [2] 92.80 cm (36.54 inches) x 57.12 cm (22.49 inches) x 12.00 cm (4.72 inches) [3] 112.9 cm (44.45 inches) x 61.90 cm (24.37 inches) x 22.77 cm (8.96 inches) [4] 112.9 cm (44.45 inches) x 57.12 cm (22.49 inches) x 12.00 cm (4.72 inches)

[42 inch]
[1] 105.7 cm (41.61 inches) x 70.20 cm (27.64 inches) x 29.45 cm (11.59 inches) [2] 105.7 cm (41.61 inches) x 65.30 cm (25.71 inches) x 11.91 cm (4.69 inches) [3] 125.9 cm (49.57 inches) x 70.20 cm (27.64 inches) x 29.45 cm (11.59 inches) [4] 125.9 cm (49.57 inches) x 65.30 cm (25.71 inches) x 11.91 cm (4.69 inches) Net

[32 inch]
[1] 19.4 kg (42.77 lbs) [3] 21.1 kg (46.52 lbs) [2] 16.0 kg (35.27 lbs) [4] 17.7 kg (39.02 lbs) [2] 29.0 kg (63.93 lbs) [4] 35.1 kg (77.38 lbs) [2] 37.0 kg (81.57 lbs) [4] 39.6 kg (87.30 lbs)

[37 inch]
[1] 31.1 kg (68.56 lbs) [3] 39.1 kg (86.20 lbs)

[42 inch]
[1] 41.4 kg (91.27 lbs) [3] 44.0 kg (97.00 lbs)

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The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement.

Specifications
The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement.
Video Signal
Max. Resolution RGB PC : 1600 X 1200 @60Hz DVI PC : 1360 X 768 @60Hz ­ It may not be supported
depending on the OS or video card type.

Recommended Resolution RGB PC : WXGA 1360 X 768 @60Hz DVI PC : WXGA 1360 X 768 @60Hz ­ It may not be
supported depending on the OS or video card type.

Horizontal Frequency

RGB PC : 30 - 83 kHz DVI PC : 30 - 72 kHz 56 - 85 Hz

Vertical Frequency

Synchronization Type Separate/Composite/SOG (Sync On Green)/Digital

Input Connector

15-pin D-Sub type, DVI-D (digital), S-Video, Composite Video, HDTV, DVD Operational Condition Temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C , Humidity: 10% ~ 80% Storage Condition Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C , Humidity: 5% ~ 95%

Environmental Conditions

* Applicable only for models that support the speakers RMS Audio Output Input Sensitivity Speaker Impedance 10W+10W(R+L) 0.7Vrms 8

Audio

NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Preset mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VGA VGA VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768

Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.469 31.468 31.469 37.500 43.269 37.879 46.875 53.674 49.725 48.363

Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70 70 60 75 85 60 75 85 75 60 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Preset mode
VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1280 x 720 VESA 1360 x 768 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1600 x 1200

Horizontal Vertical Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) 60.123 68.68 44.772 47.72 63.981 79.98 75.00 75 85 60 60 60 75 60

RGB PC : Mode 1 ~ Mode 17 DVI PC : Mode 1 ~ Mode 15

Power Indicator
Mode On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode Product Green Amber -

VESA wall mounting Connected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type.) This product accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.- (optional) For further information, refer to the VESA Wall Mounting Instruction Guide.

Kensington Security Slot- optional Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores

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PC Mode ­ Preset Mode