LG Electronics M208WA manual

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    M ake sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. S ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service. M198W A M208W A M228W A User ’ s Guide[...]

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    1 Safety Precautions Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product. If you ignore the caution message, you may be slightly injured or the product may be damaged If you ignore the warning message, you may be seriously injured or there is a possibility of accident or death. Warning Caution Precautions in installing the Produ[...]

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    2 2 Electrical Power Related Precautions Make sure to connect the power cable to the grounded current. - You may be electrocuted or injured. Use the rated voltage 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 [...]

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    3 Safety Precautions Caution Precautions in Using the Product W arning Do not put or store inflammable substances near the product. - There is a danger of explosion or fire due to careless handling of the inflammable substances. When cleaning the brown tube surface, unplug the power cord and scrub with soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean[...]

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    4 Before Connecting to the PC Connecting the stand Before setting up the pr oduct, ensure that the power supply , the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Connect the Stand Base to the Stand Body and press latches at the button toward each end. 3. Connect [...]

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    5 Before setting up the pr oduct, ensure that the power supply , the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. Positioning your display 1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort. Tilt Range : -3˚~10˚ Swivel : 350˚ Before Connecting to the PC Warning: When adjusting the angle of the screen, do not pu[...]

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    6 Name and Function of the Parts Name of the Remote Control Buttons (A T ype) POWER TV INPUT PR PR OK MUTE LIST MENU Q.VIEW SLEEP ARC SSM PSM TEXT VO L VO L I/II POWER TV : TV button INPUT NOTE : In case of weak stereo sound signals, with stereo or Nicam stereo transmission, select mono reception. Each time you press the Input button it will change[...]

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    7 PR ( ) Buttons Able to change channel. VOL ( ) Buttons Able to adjust sound. OK Button Use when functional adjustment is completed. MUTE Switches the sound on or off. PSM (Picture Status Memory) Button Press repeatedly to select Dynamic , Standard , Mild , Game or User picture mode. SSM (Sound Status Memory) Button Use this button to select the s[...]

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    8 ARC To select the image size of the screen. • When TV / AV mode: Spectacle, Original, 4:3, 16:9, 14:9, Zoom1, Zoom2 • When RGB/DVI /Componentmode : 4:3, 16:9 I/II : Bilingual choice and sound mode selection [TV] To switch from Stereo to Mono sound in case of stereo transmission, or from Nicam Stereo to Nicam Mono , in case of digital transmis[...]

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    9 HOLD Press the button to stop the automatically rotating of the sub pages. Press the button again to continue the automatic rotating again. SIZE Press the button repeatedly to display the upper part, the lower part and then to return to the normal page size. MIX Display the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture o[...]

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    REVEAL Press the button to reveal/conceal the hidden information, such as solutions to riddles and puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. INDEX To display the main index. MODE The mode will be switched in the Teletext mode. UPDATE Press the button to appear the TV programme. At the top of screen indicates that [...]

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    11 Name of the Remote Control Buttons (B T ype) POWER TV INPUT PR PR OK MUTE LIST MENU Q.VIEW SLEEP ARC/* UPDA TE SIZE HOLD INDEX SSM PSM TEXT TIME MIX REVEAL MODE VO L VO L M X ? i I/II TV : TV button POWER INPUT NOTE : In case of weak stereo sound signals, with stereo or Nicam stereo transmission, select mono reception. Each time you press the In[...]

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    12 POWER TV INPUT PR PR OK MUTE LIST MENU Q.VIEW SLEEP ARC/* UPDA TE SIZE HOLD INDEX SSM PSM TEXT TIME MIX REVEAL MODE VO L VO L M X ? i I/II Name of the Remote Control Buttons Name and Function of the Parts I/II : Bilingual choice and sound mode selection [TV] To switch from Stereo to Mono sound in case of stereo transmission, or from Nicam Stereo[...]

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    13 PR PR OK LIST MENU Q . VIEW SLEEP ARC/* UPDA TE SIZE HOLD INDEX TEXT TIME MIX REVEAL MODE VO L VO L M X ? i Name of the Remote Control Buttons Name and Function of the Parts PR ( ) Buttons Able to change channel. VOL ( ) Buttons Able to adjust sound. OK Button Use when functional adjustment is completed. MENU Use this button to enter the On Scre[...]

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    14 HOLD Press the button to stop the automatically rotating of the sub pages. Press the button again to continue the automatic rotating again. SIZE Press the button repeatedly to display the upper part, the lower part and then to return to the normal page size. MIX Display the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture [...]

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    15 REVEAL Press the button to reveal/conceal the hidden information, such as solutions to riddles and puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. INDEX To display the main index. MODE The mode will be switched in the Teletext mode. UPDATE Press the button to appear the TV programme. At the top of screen indicates th[...]

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    16 Name and Function of the Parts RGB(PC/DTV) IN D VI IN ANTENNA IN AUDIO (RGB/D VI) IN H/P S-VIDEO A V IN 2 AV 1 (MONO) VIDEO AUD I O L R AUD I O COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y P B P R L R RGB(PC/DTV) IN DVI IN ANTENNA IN AUDIO (RGB/DVI) IN H/P S-VIDEO AV IN 2 AV1 (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO L R AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y P B P R L R Rear View Power Connector : Conn[...]

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    17 A V Input T erminal S-VIDEO A V IN 2 (MONO) VIDEO AU D I O L R S-Video Input Terminal Audio Input Terminal Video Input Terminal Name and Function of the Parts[...]

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    18 AUDIO (RGB/D VI) IN D VI IN 18 Connecting to your PC First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable. Connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. Rear side of the product. Connecting to External Devices RGB(PC/DTV) IN Macintosh Adapter (Not included) Use the standard Macintosh[...]

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    19 • Directly connect to a grounded power outlet on the wall or a power bar with a ground wire. Note Turn on the PC. 2 1 Rear side of the product. Connect the power cord. Select an input signal. Press the INPUT b utton on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the I NPUT button at the top side of the product. Turn on power by pr[...]

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    20 Connecting to External Devices When using the RCA cable. • Connect the input terminal with a proper colour match. When using the S-Video cable. • Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies. S-VIDEO A V IN 2 (MONO) VIDEO AU D IO L R VIDEO OUT AUD I O OUT Rear side of the Product RCA Cable Connect the video/audio [...]

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    21 Select an input signal. Press the INPUT b utton on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the I NPUT button at the top side of the product. AV1 Rear side of the Product VCR / DVD When using the SCART cable. C When connecting with a RCA cable. • Select AV2 When connecting with a S-Video cable. • Select AV2 B A SCART Cable Pl[...]

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    22 Connecting to External Devices AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y P B P R L R AUD I O COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R Rear side of the Product Component Cable Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the figure below and then connect the power cord (See page 19). Connecting to Set-top Box /DVD (480p/576p/720p/1080i/480i/576i) Set-top Box /DVD • Connec[...]

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    23 Connecting to External Devices Connect the D-sub cable, RCA/PC cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord. (see page 19) RGB(PC/DTV) IN AUDIO (RGB/D VI) IN [Rear side of the Product] [Set-top Box/DVD] D-Sub cable RCA-Stereo cable (not included) When watching RGB/DVI from the DVD/Set-top Box Select an input signal. Press t[...]

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    24 Rear Side of the Product Antenna Cable (Not included.) Check if the antenna cable is connected at the rear side of the product and then, connect the power cord. When W atching TV Select an input signal. Press the INPUT b u tton on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the I NPUT button at the top side of the product. • Selec[...]

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    25 T o arrange cables using cable management RGB(PC/DTV) IN DVI I N ANTENNA IN AUDIO (RGB/DVI) IN H/P S-VIDEO AV IN 2 AV1 (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO L R AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y P B P R L R P U S H C A B L EM AN A G EM E N T ANTENNA IN H/P S-VIDEO AV IN 2 AV1 (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO L R AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y P B P R L R PUSH C A B LE M AN A GEMENT cable [...]

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    26 Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit Power Indicator • Adjust the volume. • Use this button to control the channel for the TV signal. • Use this button to show/hide the OSD (On Screen Display) menu screen. MENU Button • Use this button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen. OSD Select/Adjust Button Adjust[...]

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    27 Adjusting the Screen Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit OK Button TV Television AV1 SCART AV2 CVBS, S-Video Component HDTV, DVD RGB D-Sub analog signal DVI DVI Digital signal INPUT Button • The unit that receives the signal from the remote control. IR Receiver • OK button is usually used in choosing the MENU. When there is no [...]

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    28 O SD(On Screen Disp lay) The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation. Note OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Icon Function Description Station Picture Sound Time Adjusting the time function. Adjusting the screen function. Adjusting the sound function. Adjusting the picture function. S[...]

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    29 Adjusting the Screen OSD (On Screen Display) Scree n T racking Order • Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen. Pop up the menu screen Move where you want to adjust Select a menu icon Adjust the status Save adjustment Exit from the menu screen. PR PR OK VOL VOL PR PR OK VOL VOL MENU MENU OK OK Press the MENU Button, then the main menu [...]

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    30 Adjusting the Screen 1. Press the button and then, OK button to select your desired language. 2. Press the button and then, OK button to select your country. * If you want to change Language/ Country selection 1. Press the MENU button and then button to select the Special menu. 2. Press the button and then button to select Language. The menus ca[...]

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    31 It should be set before run auto searching. Press the buttons to select the TV system of the country or part of the world from where you want to receive the TV channels. * Supporting channel : C(V/UHF 02~69) S(Cable 01~41) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe) I : PAL I/II (U.K/Ireland) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe) L: SECAM L/L&a[...]

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    32 Adjusting the Screen ST A TION ID set/Select the channel when using the TV Press the buttons to select a TV channel to be deleted. -> Press the red key on the remote control -> The background colour of the selected channel will change to red. Press the Delete button one more time to delete the selected channel. All the following channels a[...]

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    33 ST A TION ID set/Select the channel when using the TV Favourite programme This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. (8 channel) Press the buttons to select a channel. * Yellow key (remote control) : Favourite Program On : Rotate favourite channel Favourite Program Off : To display the previously selected TV channel. Adjus[...]

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    34 Adjusting the Screen PICTURE ID adjust the picture function(RGB/DVI) PSM The PSM function automatically adjusts the screen image quality. • 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 opt[...]

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    35 PSM CSM The PSM function automatically adjusts the screen image quality. • 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 t[...]

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    36 Adjusting the Screen SSM AVL Balance SOUND ID to adjust the sound function 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 [...]

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    37 TIME ID to adjust the time function • In the event of power interruption (disconnection or power failure), the Clock must be reset. • Two hours after the set is switched on by the On time function it will automatically switch back to off mode unless a button has been pressed. • Once the On or Off time is set, these functions operate daily [...]

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    38 Use the buttons to select On or Off . It 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 : * Push the MENU button on the remote control and [...]

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    39 SCREEN ID to adjust the screen function Auto config. Manual config. ARC Reset This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen Position , Clock and Phase . (It is not working in RGB-DTV, DVI.) This button is for the manual adjustment of the screen Position , Clock and Phase . • H-Position (It is not working In DVI-PC mode.) To move th[...]

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    40 T roubleshooting • 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's guide. ● Did you install the driver? 'Unknown Product' message appears when the product is connected.[...]

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    41 • If you use a fixed image for a long time, the pixels may be damaged quickly. Use the screen saver function. ● After-image appears when the product is turned off. After-image appears on the product. ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurre[...]

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    42 • Set the colour resolution to more than 24 bits (true colour) Select Control Panel – Display – Settings – Colour 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 colour) may appear on the screen, which can be attributable to the un[...]

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    43 Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. [19 inch] Screen Type 19 inches Wide (48.14 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 48.14 cm Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm Max. Resolution RGB : 1440 X 900 @75 Hz DVI : 1440 X 900 @60 Hz Recommended Resolutio[...]

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    44 Specifications The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. [20.1 inch] Screen Type 20.1 inches Wide (51.113 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 51.113 cm Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm Max. Resolution RGB : 1680 X 1050 @60 Hz DVI : 1680 X 1050 @60 Hz Recommended R[...]

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    45 The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. [22 inch] Specifications Screen Type 22 inches Wide (55.868 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 55.868 cm Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm Max. Resolution RGB : 1680 X1050 @60 Hz DVI : 1680 X1050 @60 Hz Recommended Resolut[...]

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    46 PC Mode – Preset Mode Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 31.468 31.469 37.500 37.879 46.875 48.363 60.123 67.500 63.981 79.976[...]

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    47 This product meets VESA-compliant mounting interface pad specifications. 1. Put the product on a piece of cloth or other soft surface with the front side facing downward. Specifications VESA wall mounting 2. Please pull and remove the stand base while pressing the button on the stand body in the direction of the arrows. 3. Please put the stand b[...]

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    48 RGB(PC/DTV) IN DVI I N ANTENNA IN AUDIO (RGB/DVI) IN H/P S-VIDEO AV IN 2 AV1 (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO L R AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R VESA wall mounting Connected to another object (stand type and wall- mounted type). This product accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interfacepad. (This has to be purchased separately if required.) For further in[...]