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    L4200A User's Guide Benutzerhandbuch Manuel d’utilisation Manuale d'istruzioni Guía del usuario Guia do usuário Gebruikshandleiding Felhasználói útmutató P/NO. : 3828TUL227B(0407-REV03) Printed in Korea http://www .lge.com Color Monitor Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Re[...]

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    i A1 A4 A5 A8 A9 A10 A13 A15 A16 Safety Precautions Accessories Using the Remote Control Connecting the Speakers - Optional Name and Function of the Parts Connecting the Monitor Connecting the VCR/DVD Connecting the DVD/HDTV Connecting AV Outputs A37 A40 Selecting and Adjustment the Screen Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit OSD Menu [...]

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    A1 Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the monitor. Precautions in installing the Monitor 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. Keep away from heat sources lik[...]

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    A2 A2 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 monitor 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 brea[...]

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    A3 Safety Precautions Caution Precautions in Using the Monitor W arning Do not put or store inflammable substances near the monitor. - 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 w[...]

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    A4 A4 Speaker kit / Screws (Applicable only for models that support the speakers) Remote Controller/ Batteries (AAA x 2) Diskette/User's Guide/Cards Power Cord Audio Cable (PC) Monitor OR Desktop Stand Type Free Mount Type Please check the accessories in the product package. * The monitor and the accessories can be different from the figures s[...]

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    A5 Power On/Off Button BRT .W * • Input Select Button • AV Button (See next page) Sleep Button When watching AV/DVD/HDTV - The monitor will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time. Press this button repetitively to select an appropriate time duration * There is not a function which is supported • Menu Button • Exit Button[...]

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    A6 ENGLISH * BRT .W 1. PIP (Picture in Picture) Button The sub-screen moves to the next mode whenever you press this button. : SMALL -> 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 If you press the button once, the follo[...]

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    A7 <Table of PIP/POP/PBP Function Support> SWAP SWAP 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 Sig[...]

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    A8 ENGLISH Connecting the Speakers - Optional Use the screws to secure the speakers on the rear side of the monitor as shown in the below figure. * Applicable only for models that support the speakers When the speaker is installed.[...]

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    A9 Rear View RS-232C Serial ports PC signal inputs Connect the audio cable to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card. AV Input ports Connect the power cord Back Cap - Open the back cap before you install the monitor. IN OUT Video Video Name and Function of the Parts *LINE OUT A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier[...]

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    A10 ENGLISH T o arrange cables in order Connecting the Monitor 1. Disassemble the stand cover. The cover may be easily disassembled by pressing down on the base as shown in the figure. 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. Stan[...]

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    A11 A11 IN OUT IN OUT First of all, see if the computer, monitor and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable. When connecting with the DVI signal input cable. When connecting with the DSub signal input cable. (IBM compatible PC) When connecting with the DSub signal input cable. (Macintosh) PC PC Rear side of the monitor[...]

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    A12 ENGLISH When connecting with a DVI-D signal input cable. • Select DVI DIGITAL: DVI-D digital signal. When connecting with a D-Sub signal input cable. • Select DSUB ANALOG: 15-pin D-Sub analog signal Select an input signal. Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button at the f[...]

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    A13 Video When connecting with an S-Video cable. • Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies. IN OUT Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page A11). Connecting the VCR/DVD B When connecting with an RCA cable. • Connect the input terminal with a proper color matc[...]

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    A14 ENGLISH When connecting with an RCA cable. • Select VIDEO 1 (CVBS) When connecting with an S-Video cable. • Select VIDEO 2 (S-Video) When connecting with a SCART cable. • Select SCART 1 / SCART 2 Select an input signal. Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button at the fr[...]

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    A15 Connecting the DVD/HDTV DVI DIGITAL DSUB ANALOG VIDEO1(CVBS) VIDEO2(S-Video) COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 Video When connecting with a Component/audio cable. • Select COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT 2 Select an input signal. Press the Input Select button on the remote controller to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button at the front side of [...]

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    A16 ENGLISH Connect to the external device if you record the broadcasting. When you set the input signal of the main screen as 'VIDEO1 (CVBS)' , you can transmit the signal that you're watching to the AV output terminal. Video RCA Cable (not included) Red White Yellow R W Monitor VCR/DVD Y Connecting A V Outputs[...]

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    A17 Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit • Press the button to turn on the power. Press the button again to turn it off. • This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally. If the display is in DPM (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber. Power Button Power LED • Adjust the volume. • Use thi[...]

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    A18 ENGLISH Name of the Buttons in the Screen Adjustment Unit [A] For DSUB signal • Select the icon to adjust on the OSD screen. • If you press the [AUTO/SELECT] button, automatic screen adjustment will be started. [B] Other signals that DSUB • The current signal and mode information will be displayed. AUTO/SELECT Button • OSD is locked •[...]

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    A19 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen OSD Menu – When Connected to Y our PC Adjustment Tracking Audio Setup Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. Adjusts position of the screen, clock or phase. Adjusts the audio function. Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances. PIP/POP/PBP Adjusts PIP/POP/PBP mode funct[...]

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    A20 ENGLISH How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen • Use the remote controller to adjust the OSD screen. How to adjust the screen automatically You need to adjust the screen display when connecting the monitor to a new computer or changing the mode. Refer to the following section to set an optimal monitor screen. Press the AUTO/SELECT b[...]

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    A21 Adjusting Screen CLOCK/PHASE and Position Adjusting Screen Color OSD Menu – When Connected to Y our PC To adjust the contrast of the screen. To adjust the brightness of the screen. Adjusting screen color. Press the button to display the submenu for COLOR. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR USER RED GREEN BLUE 9300K/6500K Selecting a factory setting co[...]

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    A22 ENGLISH The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching. • USER : Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings. • FLAT : The most commanding and natural audio. • MOVIE : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound. • MUSIC : Select this option to enjoy[...]

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    A23 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the Options To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. To select the image size of the screen. (FULL/1:1) To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen. Press the button to display the submenu for OSD POSITION. LANGUAGE IMAGE SIZE OSD POSITION To adjust the transparency of [...]

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    A24 ENGLISH Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the PIP(PICTURE IN PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the PIP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. PIP ON/OFF PIP SOURCE PIP SIZE PIP IMAGE To select an input signal for PIP. To adjust the size of the PIP screen. (SMALL/LARGE) To ad[...]

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    A25 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the POP(PICTURE OUT PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the POP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. POP ON/OFF To select an input signal for POP. To adjust the image of the POP screen; Press the button to [...]

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    A26 ENGLISH Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the PBP(PICTURE BY PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the PBP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. PBP ON/OFF To select an input signal for PBP. To adjust the size of the PBP screen. (FULL/4:3) To adjust the image of the PBP screen;[...]

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    A27 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen OSD Menu – When W atching VCR/DVD/HDTV Adjusting Screen Image The PSM function automatically adjusts the screen image quality depending on the AV usage environment. • USER : Select this option to use the user-defined settings. • GAME : Select this option to enjoy dynamic image when playing a game. • ST[...]

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    A28 ENGLISH Adjusting the audio function The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching. • USER : Select this option to use the user-defined audio settings. • FLAT : The most commanding and natural audio. • MOVIE : Select this option to enjoy sublime sound. • MUSIC [...]

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    A29 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Selecting the Options TRANSP ARENCY To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. To select the image size of the screen. (FULL/4:3/SPECTACLE/1:1) To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen. Press the button to display the submenu for OSD POSITION. LANGUAGE IMAGE SIZE OSD POSITION To[...]

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    A30 ENGLISH Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the PIP(PICTURE IN PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the PIP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. PIP ON/OFF To select an input signal for PIP. To adjust the size of the PIP screen. (SMALL/LARGE) To adjust the image of the PIP scre[...]

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    A31 Selecting and Adjusting the Screen Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the POP(PICTURE OUT PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the POP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. POP ON/OFF To select an input signal for POP. To adjust the image of the POP screen; Press the button to [...]

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    A32 ENGLISH Adjusting PIP/POP/PBP Mode (Multiple Screen) Functions To adjust the PBP(PICTURE BY PICTURE) of the screen DVI DIGIT AL After selecting ON in the PBP ON/OFF menu, the following menu items can be adjusted. PBP ON/OFF To select an input signal for PBP. To adjust the size of the PBP screen. (FULL/4:3) To adjust the image of the PBP screen;[...]

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    A33 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 monitor. You can turn the monitor on/off, select an input source or adjust the OSD menu from your PC. Baud Rate : 115200bps Data Length : 8bits Parity Bit : NONE Stop Bit : 1bit Flow Control : NONE Use this[...]

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    A34 ENGLISH Commands Related with User Control Auto Assign Address 1. Reset (1) Send Command (2) Reply from monitor * No reply will be given for the "Reset" command. * Set the checksum value to "00h" when adding all message contents. * Wait about 50ms for a reply after issuing a command. * Monitors assigned with an address will [...]

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    A35 Controlling the Multiple Monitors FUNCTION PARAMETER(HEX) Value# 1(HEX) Value# 2 (HEX) MAIN POWER ON/OFF 01h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON MAIN INPUT DSUB ANALOG DVI DIGITAL VIDEO1(CVBS) VIDEO2(S-Video) COMPONENT1/SCART1 COMPONENT2/SCART2 0Fh 00h 00h 00h 01h 00h 02h 00h 03h 00h 04h 00h 05h SUB INPUT DSUB ANALOG DVI DIGITAL VIDEO1(CVBS) VIDEO2(S-Video) CO[...]

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    A36 ENGLISH ENGLISH 00h 00h DEUTSCH 00h 01h FRAN Ç AIS 00h 02h ESPA Ñ OL 00h 03h ITALIANO 00h 04h KOREAN 00h 05h AUTO ADJUST 22h 00h 00h PHASE 23h 00h 0h~64h CLOCK 24h 00h 00h~64h OSD HOR. 25h 00h 00h~64h OSD VER. 26h 00h 00h~64h TRANSPARENCY 27h 00h 00h~0Fh OSD LOCK 29h 00h 00h/OFF, 01h/ON PIP SWAP 1Eh 00h 00h RESET ALL 2Bh 00h 00h ZOOM 35h 00h [...]

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    A37 • Install the monitor driver, which is provided with the monitor, 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. Did you install the driver? 'Unknown Monitor' message appears when the monitor is connected. • See if the power cord[...]

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    A38 ENGLISH • D-Sub analog signal – Press the “ AUTO ” button in the remote controller 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 monitor. If the frequency is out of ra[...]

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    A39 • 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 uniqu[...]

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    A40 ENGLISH 42 inches (106.68cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 42inches viewable 0.681mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. D-SUB : 30 - 83kHz (Automatic) DVI-D : 30 - 72kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 - 85Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative Composite TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green) Digital Signal [...]

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    A41 Specifications WidthxHeightxDepth [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 [1[...]

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    A42 ENGLISH Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) PC Mode – Preset Mode Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 640 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 31.469 31.468 31.469 37.500 43.269 37.879 46.875 53.674 49.725 48.[...]