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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LED LCD MONITOR MODEL 16M37A www.lg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- SPECIFICATIONS Unpacking 16M37A Preset Modes (Resolution) Parts and buttons Moving and Lifting the Monitor Indicator Setting up the Monitor set - Attaching the Stand Base PROPER POSTURE - Detaching the Stand Base Proper posture for using the Monitor set. - Mounting on a table - Using the cable holder USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC - D-SUB connection CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings - Menu Settings - P icture - C olor - D isplay... -
Page 3: Assembling And Prepar
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. CD(Owner's Manual) / D-SUB Cable Card Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country ) Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span. Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. - Page 4 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.11) Connection panel (See p.9)
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Page 5: Moving And Lifting The Monitor 24 Indicator
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these scratched. instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- portation regardless of its shape or size. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at- tempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon- nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame When moving the monitor, avoid any strong firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. shock or vibrations to the product. When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways. CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- tor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. -
Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor Set
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from the monitor set. CAUTION Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth Pull out the Stand Base. on the surface to protect the screen from damage. Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set. Attach the Stand Base. Stand Body Tighten the screw to the right with a coin. Stand Body Stand Base Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base... -
Page 7: Using The Cable Holder
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Press (Power) button on the bottom switch panel to turn the power on. Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric 10 cm shock may occur. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Using the cable holder Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet. Cable holder... - Page 8 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING WARNING Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is When you adjust the angle, do not hold the located at the back of the Monitor set. For more bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on information of installation and using, refer to the the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com . Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table. Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor. Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body. NOTE The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores. NOTE Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view. Front Rear...
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Page 9: Using The Monitor Set
USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET NOTE Connecting to a PC When using a D-Sub signal input cable Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. connector for Macintosh *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention. D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Mac adapter Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as adapter is needed to change the 15 pin shown in the following illustrations. high density (3 row) D-SUB VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector. - Page 10 USING THE MONITOR SET Self Image Setting Function CAUTION Press the power button on the bottom panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned Connect the signal input cable on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed and tighten it by turning the automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode) screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with your finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible. NOTE If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal. NOTE Some red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal. "Self Image Setting" Function. This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals.(Only supported in Analog Mode) ‘AUTO’ Function. When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO function button to improve resolution. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
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Page 11: Customizing Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set. Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Monitor set Buttons Button Description Accesses the main menus.(See p.12) OSD Locked/OSD This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so Unlocked that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then OSD of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select lock or unlock by pressing left/right button. If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button, the message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD Unlocked” will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want to change to Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for several seconds. The message “OSD Unlocked” will appear. Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu. Its function works to display screen as paper-like picture for Eye comfort.If you want to more information(See p.17) Use this button to enter SMART ENERGY SAVING, Picture Mode, DUAL DISPLAY, DUAL WEB menus.(See p.18) When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode) The best display mode 1366 x 768 EXIT EXIT the OSD(On Screen Display). Turns the power on or off. (Power Button) Power Indicator The power indicator stays white if the display is running properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks white. -
Page 12: Customizing Settings Menu Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings Menu Settings Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. Menu Description Brightness To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen Contrast Wide/Original Wide Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. Original Change the input image signal ratio to original. * This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor set ratio (16:9). Reset ◄ ► Restore all factory default settings. Press the buttons to reset immediately. Menu > Next Menu Description Picture Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen . Color Gamma To customize the color of the screen Color Temp Display Horizontal To adjust the position of the screen... -
Page 13: Picture
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Enter to Picture by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen. -
Page 14: Color
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Color by pressing the ► button. Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Color Description Gamma Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images. Color Temp Custom • Red:Set your own red color levels. • Green: Set your own green color levels. • Blue:Set your own blue color levels. Select the screen color. Warm: Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red). Medium: Set the screen to medium color temperature. Cool: Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue). -
Page 15: Display
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Display Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Display by pressing the ► button. Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Display Description Horizontal To move image left and right. Vertical To move image up and down. Clock To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change. Phase To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. -
Page 16: Others
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Others Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Others by pressing the ► button. Enter to Others by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Others Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Power Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor to Indicator 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. -
Page 17: Reader Setting
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS READER Setting Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Reader Mode OSD. Set the options by pressing the ◄ buttons. Each option is explained below. Reader Mode Description Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off. NOTE If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and SMART ENERGY SAVING will automatically be Off. -
Page 18: Func. Setting
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting SMART ENERGY SAVING Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Enter to SMART ENERGY SAVING by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ) button. Each option is explained below. SMART ENERGY SAVING Description High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function. Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function. Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING . * SMART ENERGY SAVING: Conserve energy by using luminance compensation algorithm. NOTE TOTAL POWER REDUCTION: How much power is saved while using the monitor. TOTAL CO2 REDUCTION: Change the TOTAL POWER REDUCTION to CO2. Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor.If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source. If option of SMART ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off. -
Page 19: Picture Mode
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Mode Press button on the bottom of the Monitor set FUNC. to display the OSD. FUNC. Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button. Enter to Picture Mode by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow( )button. Each option is explained below. Picture Mode Description Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu. Text It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the textworks. Photo It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures. Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos. Game It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to play a game. NOTE If option of Picture Mode is non-Custom , Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off and SMART ENERGY SAVING will automatically be Off. -
Page 20: Dual Display
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS * Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme. DUAL DISPLAY Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Select DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ► button. Enter to DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. DUAL DISPLAY Description Clone By selecting Clone,user can use secondary monitor as done mode of primary monitor. Extended By selecting Extended,user can use secondary monitor as extended mode of primary monitor. If select Off,DUAL DISPLAY is off. * Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme. DUAL WEB Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Select DUAL WEB by pressing the ► button. Enter to DUAL WEB by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Each option is explained below. DUAL WEB Description Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half. Help to arrange and move windowson screen. Help user to control dividedwindows ratio. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for service. No image appears y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power Is the power cord of the display connected? outlet. y Press the Power button. Is the power indicator light on? Is the power on and the power y Adjust the brightness and the contrast. indicator Red? Is the power indicator flickering? y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen. y Try to turn on the PC. Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" y This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is message on the screen? out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again. y When the monitor is on "No-Signal" in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen? DPM mode. Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen? y You can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be Do you see “OSD LOCKED” when you push MENU button? inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds: the message “OSD UNLOCKED” will appear. - Page 22 If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution. The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer. Display image is incorrect The screen color is mono or y Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver abnormal. to fasten if necessary. y Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. y Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel ► Settings. y Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the The screen blinks. recommend resolution. Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display y Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. Dual Smart Solution don't work in set. y Please check the Dual Smart Solution is normally installed or not. "Dual Smart Solution" sometimes displays "Cannot be used y If you use the input port which is auxiliary port in VGA, use the installation dual smart solution will main port in VGA because the auxiliary port sometimes can't make enable this menu" in set. communication with PC.
- Page 23 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 16M37A Display Screen Type 39.6 cm (15.6 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCDAnti- Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 39.6 cm Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm x 0.3 mm (Pixel Pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 53 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 63 Hz (D-SUB) Input Form Separate Sync. Video Input Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB Connector Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm) Resolution D-SUB(Analog) : 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz Plug & Play DDC 2B(Analog) Power On Mode : 7 W(Typ.) Consumption Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W Power Input 19 V 0.8 A AC-DC Adapter Type ADS-18SG-19-3 19016G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPG, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPI, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC...
- Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) 16M37A Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 640 x 480 31.5 800 x 600 35.2 800 x 600 37.9 1024 x 768 48.363 1280 x 720 1366 x 768 Recommend Mode Indicator Mode LED Color On Mode White (only 15 seconds) Sleep Mode Blinking White Off Mode...
- Page 25 PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Adjust the Adjust the location of the Monitor set and Monitor set to avoid it your posture to reflecting light. allow you to view images at the optimal viewing angle. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your arms bent at the elbows and horizontally outright.
- Page 26 Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.