LG M2450D - Manuals

ENGLISH 7 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING y y Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span. y y Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty. y y The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. y y Product specificatio...

ENGLISH 8 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING y y You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menus. NOTE Parts and buttons Touch button Description INPUT Changes the input source. MENU Accesses the main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus. OK Selects the highlighted...

ENGLISH 10 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Lifting and moving the Monitor set When moving or lifting the Monitor set, read the following to prevent the Monitor set from being scratched or damaged and for save transportation regardless of its type and size. Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Bas...

ENGLISH 11 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING When you adjust the angle, do not hold the buttom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. WARNING Mounting on a table 1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table.Leave a 10 cm (minimum) ...

ENGLISH 12 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington...

ENGLISH 13 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Tidying cables Gather and bind the cables with the supplied cable tie. y y Disconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. y y If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall a...

ENGLISH 14 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the Monitor set correctly.To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the label insi...

ENGLISH 17 USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC Your Monitor set supports the Plug & Play* feature and has the built-in speakers with Surround X that reproduces sound clearly with a rich bass. * Plug & Play: The function when a PC recognizes a connected device that ...

ENGLISH 18 USING THE MONITOR SET y y If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to PC mode. y y Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. NOTE DVI to HDMI connection Transmits the digital video signal from your PC tothe Monitor set. Connect the...

ENGLISH 19 USING THE MONITOR SET y y If you do not use an optional external speaker, connect the PC to the Monitor set with the optional audio cable. y y If you turn the Monitor set on when the set becomes cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal. y y Use a shielded signal interface cable, such ...

ENGLISH 20 USING THE MONITOR SET Customizing PC display options Customize options of each image mode for thebest image quality. y y This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK . 3 Pre...

ENGLISH 21 USING THE MONITOR SET Adjusting the sound Selecting an sound mode Play the sound in its optimized settings by selecting one of the preset sound modes. 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to ...

ENGLISH 22 WATCHING TV WATCHING TV Connecting an antenna or cable Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable is optional. Connecting an antenna or basic cable Connect the Monitor set to a wa...

ENGLISH 23 WATCHING TV Accessing the TV for the first time When you access the Monitor set for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings. 1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet. 2 Press on the Monitor set to turn the Monitor set on.The...

ENGLISH 24 WATCHING TV Watching TV 1 Press on the Remote control or on the Monitor set to turn the Monitor set on. 2 Press INPUT and select Antenna . 3 Control the Monitor set using the following buttons and menus while you are watching TV. Button / Menu Description P( ) or PR ( ) Scrolls through th...

ENGLISH 27 WATCHING TV (When selecting Cable (DVB cable mode) if Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway or “--” country is chosen) NOTE NOTE y y Use Number buttons to input a 4-digit password in Lock System ‘On’ . y y Symbol rate : Enter a user-defined symbol rate. (symbol rate: Speed at which a device su...

ENGLISH 29 WATCHING TV Editing your programme list 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Programme Edit and press OK . 4 Edit programmes using the following buttons. Button Description Highl...

ENGLISH 30 WATCHING TV In TV mode 1 Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the programme number you wish to delete. 2 Press the Red button to delete the selected programme number. 3 Press the Blue button to release. 1 Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the programme number you wish to move. 2 ...

ENGLISH 31 WATCHING TV Software Update Software Update means software can be downloaded through the digital terrestrial broadcasting system. 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Software Up...

ENGLISH 32 WATCHING TV Diagnostics This function enables you to view information on the Manufacturer, Model/Type, Serial Number andSoftware Version. y y This displays the information and signal strength of the tuned *MUX . y y This displays the signal information and service name of the selected *MU...

ENGLISH 33 WATCHING TV Selecting the programme list You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. Displaying programme LIST 1 Press LIST to access the Programme List. 2 When you are finished, press MENU or EXIT . NOTE y y You may find some blue programmes....

ENGLISH 34 WATCHING TV Using additional options Adjusting aspect ratio Resize the image to view the image at its optimal size by pressing RATIO (Except 3D Model) or Q.MENU while you are watching Monitor set. y y If a fixed image displays on the screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted ...

ENGLISH 35 WATCHING TV - 4:3 : The following selection will allow you to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, gray bars will appear on both the left and right of the screen. - 14:9 : You can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general Monitor set programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 scre...

ENGLISH 36 WATCHING TV NOTE y y If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set the input label to PC mode. NOTE Using the input list Selecting an input source 1 Press INPUT to access the input source list. - The connected device displays on each input source. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll ...

ENGLISH 37 WATCHING TV On-screen menu language / Country selection The installation guide menu appears on the Monitor set screen when it is switched on for the first time. 1 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Desired Language and press OK . 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Country ...

ENGLISH 38 WATCHING TV Language selection (In digital mode only) The Audio function allows selection of a preferred language.If audio data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default language audio will be played.Use the Subtitle function when two or more subtitle languages are broadcast. I...

ENGLISH 39 WATCHING TV Subtitle Language Selection When two or more subtitle languages are broadcast, you can select the subtitle language with the SUBTITLE button on the remote control.Press the Navigation buttons to select a subtitle language. Subtitle Language OSD Information Display Status Not A...

ENGLISH 40 WATCHING TV Parental control (In digital mode only) This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has incorrect information, this function does not operate. A password is required to gain access to this menu.This set is programmed t...

ENGLISH 41 EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN DIGITAL MODE) Using Electronic Programme Guide This system has an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options.The EPG supplies information such as ...

ENGLISH 44 ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO COMPONENT IN USB IN AV AUDIO Y P B P R L RS -2 32 C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE ) RGB IN (PC ) O PTI CAL AUDI O IN (RGB/DVI ) H / P DI G ITAL AU DI O OUT ANTENNA/CABLE IN HDMI/DVI IN DC-IN R VIDEO COMPONENT IN USB IN AV AUDIO Y P B P R L RS -2 32 C IN (CONTROL & SERV...

ENGLISH 45 ENTERTAINMENT Tips for using USB storage devices y y Only a USB storage device is recognizable. y y If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. y y A USB storage device using an automatic recognition programme may not be recognized. y y A USB ...

ENGLISH 46 ENTERTAINMENT Browsing files Access the Photo , Music or Movie lists and browse files. 1 Connect a USB storage device. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PHOTO LIST , MUSIC LIST or MOVIE LIST and press OK . 3 Select Drive1 to access the connected USB storage device 4 Select a fol...

ENGLISH 47 ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos View image files saved in a USB storage device. The displays on the screen may differ from the model. 1 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB and press OK . 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Photo List and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation bu...

ENGLISH 48 ENTERTAINMENT Q.MENU options for Photo List. When you select the Set Photo View . 1 Press Q. MENU to access the Pop-Up menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Slide Speed or Music Folder . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to make appropriate adjustments and press OK . When you se...

ENGLISH 49 ENTERTAINMENT Music S003 0:27 / 3:67 Option y y A damaged or corrupted file will not play and the duration of the file display as 00:00. y y A copy-protected file will not play. y y If the Monitor set is not in use for some time during playback, the information box as a screensaver will a...

ENGLISH 50 ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Movies Play video files on the Monitor set. Your Monitor set displays all of the video files saved in a USB storage device. y y Movie (*.dat / *.mpg / *.mpeg / *.ts / *.trp / *.tp / *.vob/ *.mp4 / *.mkv / *.avi / *.divx) supporting file. y y Video format: DivX3.11, D...

ENGLISH 51 ENTERTAINMENT y y avi : Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, AAC, MPEG, MP3, LPCM y y mkv : Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, AAC, MPEG, MP3, LPCM y y divx : Dolby Digital,HE-AAC,AAC,MPEG, MP3,LPCM Max Resolution y y 1920 x 1080 @ 30p 1 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB and press OK . 2 Press the Navi...

ENGLISH 52 ENTERTAINMENT y y Only the files saved in ASCII CODE is supported for the external subtitles of the movie. y y Only 500 alphabets and 500 numbers are supported for each line of the subtitle. y y Only 10,000 of sync blocks can be supported within the subtitle file. NOTE When you select the...

ENGLISH 53 ENTERTAINMENT DivX registration code Check and register the DivX registration code of your Monitor set so that you can rent or purchase the latest movies at www.divx.com/vod . To play a rented or purchased DivX file, the file’s registration code should be same with your Monitor set’s DivX...

ENGLISH 54 3D IMAGING y y If you view 3D images from too close a distance, your eyesight may deteriorate. y y If you view images in 3D for a long period of time, you may feel dizzy or experience blurred vision. y y If you are pregnant, elderly, have heart problems, experience severe nausea or if you...

ENGLISH 55 3D IMAGING When using 3D Glasses y y Do not use the 3D glasses to replace your corrective glasses, sunglasses or protective goggles. y y Do not store the 3D glasses in hot or cold locations. y y Do not drop objects onto the 3D glasses. Do not drop or bend the glasses. y y Since the lenses...

ENGLISH 56 3D IMAGING Viewing 3D Imaging 1 Play the video produced in 3D. 2 Press 3D . 3 Wear the 3D glasses. 4 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll the OK and press OK . 5 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll the shape and press OK . Mode Description 2D 3D Changed from 2D imaging to 3D imaging....

ENGLISH 57 3D IMAGING 3D Mode Setting Option 1 Press 3D SETTING to access the Pop-Up menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following options and press OK y y Some menus may not work while viewing 3D imaging. y y The 3D imaging is disabled automatically when switching DTV chan...

ENGLISH 58 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessing main menus 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . 4 When you ...

ENGLISH 59 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings SETUP settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SETUP and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, pre...

ENGLISH 60 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to PICTURE and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When ...

ENGLISH 61 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Picture Mode Selects one of the preset image or customizes options in each mode for the best Monitor set screen performance. You are also able to customize advanced options of each mode. The available preset picture modes vary depending on the Moni...

ENGLISH 62 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced image options Setting Description Dynamic Contrast (Off/Low/High) Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. Dynamic Colour (Off/L...

ENGLISH 63 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When you ...

ENGLISH 65 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Stereo/Dual Reception (In Analogue Mode Only) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. 1 Press Q. MENU and press the Navigation to access the AUDIO and press OK . 2 Press the Navigation but...

ENGLISH 66 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When you ar...

ENGLISH 67 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Language Selects a language for the display or audio (See p.38). Disabled Assistance This function is for the blind, and provides explanatory audio describing the current situation in a TV programme in addition to the basic audio. Data Service (onl...

ENGLISH 68 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When you ar...

ENGLISH 69 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS INPUT settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to INPUT and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When you ...

ENGLISH 70 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS USB settings 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK . - To return to the previous level, press BACK . 4 When you are ...

ENGLISH 71 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the Monitor set and switch input modes to select an external device. For more information about an external device’s connection, refer to the manual supplied with each device.Available external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, ...

ENGLISH 73 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera, HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming device Connect a Camcorder, Camera, HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming device to the Monitor set and select an appropriate input mode. NOTE AUDIO OUT DVI OUT VIDEO COMPONENT IN USB IN AV AUDIO...

ENGLISH 74 MAKING CONNECTIONS VIDEO AUDIO Y P B P R L R VIDEO COMPONENT IN AUDIO Y P B P R L R AV RS -2 32 C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) R GB IN (PC ) O PTI CAL D IG ITAL A U DI O OU T AUDI O IN (RGB/DVI ) H / P ANTENNA/ CABLE IN HDMI/DVI IN DC-IN VIDEO AUDIO Y P B P R L R VIDEO COMPONENT IN AUDIO Y ...

ENGLISH 75 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an audio system Use an optional external audio system instead of the built-in speaker. NOTE y y If you use an external audio device instead of the built-in speaker, set the TV speaker feature to off (See p.63). Digital optical audio connection Transmits th...

ENGLISH 76 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a USB Connect a USB storage device such as s USB flash memory, external hard drive, MP3 player or a USB memory card reader to the Monitor set and access the USB menu to use various multimedia files. " Connecting USB storage devices " on See p.44 an...

ENGLISH 77 TELETEXT P A G E P 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 LIST Q.VIEW TV / PC INPUT TV/ RAD ENERGY SAVING MARK FAV RATIO MUTE OK MENU GUIDE Q.MENU INFO Auto Config. EXIT P A G E P 1 2 3 4 5 0 6 7 8 9 LIST Q.VIEW TV / PC INPUT TV/ RAD ENERGY SAVING MARK FAV 3D MUTE OK MENU GUIDE Q.MENU INFO Auto Config. EXIT...

ENGLISH 78 TELETEXT Fastext The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Page selection 1 Press the T.OPT button and then use the Navigation button to select menu. Display the index page. 2 You can select the pages...

ENGLISH 79 DIGITAL TELETEXT DIGITAL TELETEXT y y This function works in UK, Ireland only. The TV gives you access to digital teletext which is greatly improved in various aspects such as text,graphics etc. This digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which...

ENGLISH 80 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your Monitor set regularly to keep the best performance and to extend the product lifespan. CAUTION y y Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first. y y When the Monitor set is left unattended and unused for a long...

ENGLISH 81 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General The operation does not work normally. Problem Resolution The remote control doesn’t work y Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control y Ensure that t...

ENGLISH 82 TROUBLESHOOTING The audio function does not work. Problem Resolution Picture OK & No sound y Press the ( + , - ) button or VOL ( , ) button. y Sound muted? Press MUTE button. y Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. y Are the audio cables installed properly? No ou...

ENGLISH 83 TROUBLESHOOTING ‘Unknown Product’ message appears when the product is connected. Problem Resolution Did you install the driver? y Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www.lg.com) y See if the plug & play function is ...

ENGLISH 84 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN USING 3D MODE TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN USING 3D MODE I can see a swirling oil-like pattern on the Monitor set when the Monitor set is turned off. This is caused by the interference of external light in the air layer between the LCD surface and 3D filter. The pattern becom...

ENGLISH 85 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Screen Type 470.1 mm Wide (18.51 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor)LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel.Visible diagonal size : 470.1 mm Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm (H) x 0.3 mm (V) Video Signal Max. Resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Recommended Resolution 1360 x 76...

ENGLISH 92 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE y y Avoid keeping a fixed image on the set’s screen for prolonged periods of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen. Use a screen saver when possible. y y There may be interference relating to resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brig...

ENGLISH 94 IR CODES IR CODES y y This feature is not available for all models. Code (Hexa) Function Note 95 Energy Saving ( ) R/C BUTTON 08 (POWER) R/C BUTTON (POWER ON/OFF) 50 TV / PC R/C BUTTON 0B INPUT R/C BUTTON 79 RATIO R/C BUTTON F0 TV/RAD R/C BUTTON 45 Q.MENU R/C BUTTON 43 MENU R/C BUTTON AB ...

ENGLISH 95 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP NOTE RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232C control hardware and software. The instructions below are provided to help with programming software or to test functionality using telenet software. RS-232C connection cables are not s...

ENGLISH 96 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Set ID Set ID number. " Real Data Mapping " on See p.102 1 Press MENU to access the main menus. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK . 3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Set ID and press OK . 4 Scroll left or right ...

ENGLISH 97 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Command reference list Communication Parameters y y Baud rate: 9600 bps (UART) y y Data length: 8 bits y y Parity : None y y Stop bit: 1 bit y y Communication code: ASCII code y y Use a crossed (reverse) cable. COMMAND1 COMMAND2 DATA (Hexadecimal) 01. Power k...

ENGLISH 98 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Transmission / Receiving protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [Command 1] : First command to control the set.(j, k, m or x)[Command 2] : Second command to control the set.[Set ID] : You can adjust the set ID to choose desired mon...