LG M4212C-BA manual

M ake sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. S ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service. M4212C M4712C User ’ s Guide[...]

1 First, check if the following parts are all present. Stand (1) Screws (6) Parts 1. Take the parts for the stand out of the box and assemble them as shown in the picture. 2. Place a soft cloth on the table and put the product with the screen facing downward. Connect the stand as shown in the following picture. cable management (1 ) 3. Use the scre[...]

2 Connecting the Speakers Mount the product onto the speaker by using a screw as shown in the following connect the speaker cable. - Only on some models. When the speaker is installed. Type 1[...]

3 Connecting the Speakers Mount the product onto the speaker by using a screw as shown in the following connect the speaker cable. - Only on some models. Type 2 When the speaker is installed. * This feature is not available in all model. Remove the paper. Cable holder After installing your speakers, use holders and cable ties to organize the speake[...]

4 Using the Remote Control Name of the Remote Control Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 * • AV Button • Sleep Button When watching AV, RGB PC,HDMI/DVI , Component1, Component2 The product will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time. Press this button repetitively to select an appropriate time duration • PSM Button - Toggles thro[...]

5 Name and Function of the Parts Rear View Power Connector : Connect the power cord RS-232C Serial Ports RGB PC, HDMI/DVI Ports -HDMI Supports High Definition input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals. PC Sound Jack : Connect the audio cable to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC s[...]

6 First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable. When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. When connecting with the HDMI to DVI signal input cable (not included). MAC Macintosh Adapter (not included) Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adapter is ava[...]

7 Select an input signal. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. Or, press the SOURCE button on the back of the product. INPUT SET • How to connect to two computers. Connect the signal cables ( HDMI to DVI and D-Sub) to each computer. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the computer to use. •[...]

8 Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product. RGB IN RGB OUT RGB IN RGB OUT RGB IN RGB OUT RGB IN RGB OUT Product 1 • To use different products connected to each other Connect one end of the signal input cable(15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable) to the RGB OUT connector of product 1 and connect the other end to the RG[...]

9 The Set is equipped with a kensington Securify System connector on the back panel. The cable and lock are available separate and are not sold by LG. For more info, visit http://www.kensington.com, the internet home page of the Kensington company. VESA FDMI wall Mounting This product supports a VESA FDMI compliant mounting interface. These mounts [...]

10 Connecting to External Devices AV Component1 Component2 RGB PC HDMI/DVI • AV Button Toggles through video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 * If you press the button once, the following Input Signal Window will appear. Select the signal type you want using the button. • Input Select Button 1. Slide off the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries with corre[...]

11 Connecting to External Devices When connecting with an BNC cable. • Select AV. When connecting with an S-Video cable. • Select AV. B A IN OUT When connecting with a S-Video cable. • Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies. Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord [...]

12 • Select Component 1 • Select Component 2 B A M  Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page 6). • Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. BNC Cable (not included) Product HDTV Receiver Component Input (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i) Select an input signal. Press t[...]

13 Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 6). RCA-PC Audio Cable Product VCR/DVD/Set-top Box HDMI to DVI Signal Cable (not included) HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) VCR/DVD/Set-top Box Product Select an input signal. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the inpu[...]

14 - When using AV input, you can connect the AV Out to other monitors. IN OUT Video/TV W atching A V Outputs BNC Cable (not included) Audio Cable (not included) BNC Cable (not included) Audio Cable (not included) Video/TV Product Connecting to External Devices • When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, no loss cables are recommended. We reco[...]

15 Cable management cable management 1. 2. Arrange the cables in the center as shown in the following picture. Fit the cable guide to the back to help manage the cables. Hold the Cable management with both hands and pull it downward. Warning • Do not use the cable management as a handle for the Monitor. Removing the cable guide. - Only on some mo[...]

ON/OFF AUTO/SET SOURCE 16 ON/OFF A UTO/SET SOURCE User Menus Screen Adjustment options • Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to turn it off. • This Indicator lights up blue when the display operates normally(on mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber. Power Button[...]

17 • This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control. Screen Adjustment options [For PC Analog signal] AUTO/SET Button AV Composite Video, Separate Video Component 1 HDTV, DVD Component 2 HDTV, DVD RGB PC 15-pin D-Sub analog signal HDMI/DVI Digital signal - Toggles between inputs SOURCE Button SOURCE A UT O/SET IR Receiver User Me[...]

18 User Menus OSD Menu Icon Function Description Picture Audio Adjusts the audio options. Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. Note O SD(On Screen Disp lay) The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation. Option Adjusts the screen status according to the circu[...]

19 How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen • Use the remote control to adjust the OSD screen. How to adjust the screen automatically Press the AUTO/SET button (AUTO button on a remote Control) in the PC analog signal. Then optimal screen settings will be selected that fit into the current mode. If adjustment is not satisfactory, you can [...]

20 User Menus Adjusting Screen Color Backlight : To control the brightness of the screen,adjust the brightness of LCD panel. Contrast : Adjust the difference between the light and dark levels in the picture. Brightness : To adjust the brightness of the screen. Color : To adjust the color to desired level. Sharpness : To adjust the clearness of the [...]

21 Red / Green / Blue Set your own color levels. Color Settings • Cool : Slightly purplish white. • Medium : Slightly bluish white. • Warm : Slightly reddish white. • User : Select this option to use the user-defined settings. Color Temperature MENU Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen Cool Mediu[...]

22 User Menus • NR : Removing the noise up to the point where it does not damage the original picture. • Gamma : Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50 On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images. • Film Mode : ( Function works in the following mode - AV, Component 480i/576i) When y[...]

23 User Menus To select the image size of the screen. Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original. It is set by the program being watched. Original This picture format is 4:3 aspect ratio. 4:3 Widescreen mode. 16:9 14:9 programs are viewed normally in 14:9 with black bars added to the top and bottom. 4:3 programs are magnified o[...]

24 MENU Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen To set User Menus Adjusting Screen Color Return Picture Mode , Color Temperature , Advanced to the default factory settings. Picture Reset MENU Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen To set Auto Config. (RGB PC input [...]

25 User Menus The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching. Sound Mode Adjusting the audio function Note When connected to your computer and the ' Sound Mode ' setting in the audio menu is Clear Voice, Standard , Music , Cinema or Sport , the available menus are[...]

26 Clock Adjusting the timer function In the event of power interruption (disconnection or power failure), the clock must be reset. Once the on or off time is set, these functions operate daily at the preset time. Off time function overrides On time function if they are set to the same time. When On time is operated, input screen is turned on as it[...]

27 User Menus Selecting the options Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Use the buttons to select On or Off . The monitor 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 Key Lock tab to the &apo[...]

28 Tile mode Tile mode and choose Tile alignment and set the ID of the current product to set location. * Only after pressing the SET button the adjustments made to the settings will be saved. It is used to enlarge the screen and also used with several products to view screen. • To use this function - Must be displayed with various other products[...]

29 User Menus ID 1 ID 2 row column - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 2) : r(2) x c(1) column row - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 9) : r(3) x c(3) ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 ID 7 ID 8 ID 9 column row - Tile mode (product 1 ~16) : r(4) x c(4) ID 1 ID 5 ID 9 ID 13 ID 2 ID 6 ID10 ID 14 ID 3 ID 7 ID 11 ID 15 ID 4 ID 8 ID 12 ID 16 Selecting the options[...]

30 Adjust the horizontal size of the screen taking into account the size of the bezel. Adjust the vertical size of the screen taking into account the size of the bezel. • H-Size • V-Size • Reset Select the location of the Tile by setting an ID. • Tile ID Function to initialize and release Tile. All Tile setting are released when selecting T[...]

31 User Menus Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version. MENU Information Set ID Serial No. SW Version You can assign a unique Set ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several products are connected for display. Specify the number (1~99) using the button and exit. Use the assigned Set ID to individually control each product using th[...]

32 • See if the power cord is properly connected to the outlet. • See if the power switch is turned on. • May need service. • Adjust brightness and contrast again. • Backlight may need repair. • If the product is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press any key. • Turn both devices off and then back on. • The signal from the PC[...]

33 ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred. ● The screen is displayed abnormally. The screen image looks abnormal. • D-Sub analog signal – Press the “AUTO” button in the remote control to automatically select the optimal screen status [...]

34 • 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[...]

35 LCD Panel Power Dimensions &Weight NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 42 inches (106.72 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 106.72 cm 0.681 mm X 0.681 mm (Pixel Pitch) Rated Voltage AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.2A Power Consumption On Mode : 220W Typ. Sleep Mo[...]

36 Specifications LCD Panel Power Dimensions &Weight NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 47 inches (119.295 cm) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 119.295 cm 0.76125 mm X 0.76125 mm (Pixel Pitch) Rated Voltage AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 3.0A Power Consumption On Mode[...]

37 Specifications NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Max. Resolution RGB : 1600 X 1200 @60Hz HDMI/DVI : 1920 X 1080 @60Hz – It may not be supported depending on the OS or video card type. Recommended Resolution RGB : WSXGA 1360 X 768 @60Hz HDMI/DVI : WSXGA 1360 X 768 @60Hz – It may not be supported depending [...]

38 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 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 31.469 31.468 31.469 37.5 37.879 46.875 49.725 48.363 60.123 44.772 7[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A1 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. Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You [...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A2 Command Reference List COMMAND1 COMMAND2 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 01. Power k a 00H - 01H 02. Input Select k b 02H - 09H 03. Aspect Ratio k c 01H - 09H 04. Screen Mute k d 00H - 01H 05. Volume Mute k e 00H - 01H 06. Volume Control k f 00H - 64H 07. Contrast k g 00H - 64H 08. Brightness k h 00H - 64H 09. Color k [...]

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][ ][[...]

T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 01. Power(Command : a) To control Power On/Off of the Set. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] To show the status of Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 :[...]

03. Aspect Ratio(Command : c) (Main picture 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 : Normal Screen (4:3) 2 : Wide Screen (16 :9) 4 : Zoom1 5 : Zoom2 6 : Original 7 :14:9 9 : Just[...]

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 . Tra[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A7 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 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][Da[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A8 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 09. Color(Command : i) (Video 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) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A7. Acknowledgement [i][[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A9 11. Sharpness(Command : k) (Video 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) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A7. Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A10 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 14 Balance(Command : t) To adjust the sound balance. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A7. Acknowledgement [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H * Balan[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A11 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Abnomal state (Command : z) Abnormal State : Used to Read the power off status when Stand-by mode. Transmission [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF : Read 0 : Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1: No signal (Power on) 2 : Turn the monitor off by remote control 3 [...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A12 18. 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] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol ▲ 19. Key(Command : m c) To [...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A13 20. Tile Mode(Command : d d) Change a Tile Mode. Transmission [d][d][][Set ID][][Data][x] * The data can not be set to 0X or X0 except 00. Acknowledgement [d][][00][][OK/NG][Data][x] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol Data Description 00 Tile mode is off. 12 1 x 2 mode(column x row) 13 1 x 3 mode 14 1 x [...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A14 21. Tile H Size(Command : d g) To set the Horizontal size. Transmission [d][g][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H Acknowledgement [g][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 22. Tile V Size(Command : d h) To set the Vertical size. Transmission [d][h][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H Ackno[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A15 23. Tile ID Set(Command : d i) To assign the Tile ID for Tiling function . Transmission [d][i][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 19H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [i][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 24 Natural Mode (In Tilemode) ( Command : d j) The image is omitted by the distance between the[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A16 26. Temperature value (Command : d n) To read the inside temperature value. Transmission [d][n][][Set ID][][Data][x] * The data is always FF(in Hex). Acknowledgement [n][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] * The data is 1 byte long in Hexadecimal. 27. Lamp fault Check(Command : d p) To check lamp fault. Transmis[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A17 28. Auto volume (Command : d u) Automatically adjust the volume level. Transmission [d][u][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data 0 : Off 1 : On Acknowledgement [u][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 29. Speaker (Command : d v) Turn the speaker on or off. Transmission [d][v][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data 0 : Off 1 : On Acknowle[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A18 30. Time (Command : f a) Set the current time. Transmission [f][a][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1: Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday [Data2] 0H~17H (Hours) [Data3] 00H~3BH (Minutes) Acknowledgement [a][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data1][Data2][Dat[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A19 31. On Timer (On/Off Timer) On, Off (Command : F b) Set days for On Timer. Transmission [f][b][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Cr] [Data1] 0 (Write), FFH(Read) [Data2] 00H~FFH bit0 : Monday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit1 : Tuesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit2 : Wednesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit3 : Thursday On[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A20 33. On Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f d) Set On Timer. Transmission [f][d][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1: Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday [Data2] 00H~17H (Hours) [Data3] 00H~3BH (Minutes) Acknowledgement [d][][Set ID[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A21 34. Off Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f e) Set Off Timer. Transmission [f][e][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1: Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday [Data2] 00H~17H (Hours) [Data3] 00H~3BH (Minutes) Acknowledgement [e][][Se[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A22 35. Sleep Time (Command : f f) Set Sleep Time. Transmission [f][f][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1 : 10 2 : 20 3 : 30 4 : 60 5 : 90 6 : 120 7 : 180 8 : 240 (Orderly) Acknowledgement [f][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] ▲ T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 36. Auto Sleep (Command : f g) Set Auto Sleep. [...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A23 37. Power On Delay (Command : f h) Set the schedule delay when the power is turned on (Unit: second). Transmission [f][h][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data : 00H ~ 64H (Data value) Acknowledgement [h][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol ▲ 38. Language (Command : f i) Set the OSD lan[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A24 39. DPM Select (Command : f j) Set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Transmission [f][j][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: On Acknowledgement [j][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol ▲ 40. Reset (Command : f k) Execute the Picture, Screen and Factory Reset funct[...]

Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A25 41. S/W Version (Command : f z) Check the software version. Transmission [f][z][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data FFH : Read Acknowledgement [z][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol ▲ 42. Input Select (Command : x b) To select input source for the Set. Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][[...]

RS-232C A26 IR Codes How to connect Remote Control IR Code Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. Output waveform single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/Tc = fosc/12 Duty ratio = T1/Tc = 1/3 Configuration of frame • 1st frame T1 Lead code Low custom code High custom cod[...]

RS-232C A27 ▲ ▲ 00 01 02 03 08 C4 C5 09 98 0B 0E 43 5B 6E 44 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5A BF D4 D5 C6 79 76 77 AF 99 ▲ ▼ VOL( ) VOL( ) POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE AV INPUT SLEEP MENU EXIT PSM SET 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 [...]