ENGLISH 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS ENGLISH ENG 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 23 SPECIFICATIONS 3 Unpacking 23 16M37A 4 Parts and buttons 24 Preset Modes (Resolution) 5 Moving and Lifting the Monitor 24 Indicator 6 Setting up the Monitor set 6 - Attaching the Stand Base 6 - Detaching the Stand Base 25 PROPER POSTURE 7 - Mounting on a table 25 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons ENGLISH ENG Power Indicator yyLighting On: Turned on yyLighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.11) Connection panel (See p.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor It is advisable to place the monitor in the yy original box or packing material before attempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconyy nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame yy firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. When moving the monitor, avoid any strong yy shock or vibrations to the product.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ENGLISH ENG Setting up the Monitor set Detaching the Stand Base Attaching the Stand Base 1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. 1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. 2 CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage. 2 1 Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from the monitor set. 2 Turn the screw to the left with a coin.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table 3 Press (Power) button on the bottom switch 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 shock may occur. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm Using the cable holder 2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet. Cable holder ENG ENGLISH panel to turn the power on.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING WARNING Using the Kensington security system ENGLISH ENG When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. 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.com .
USING THE MONITOR SET 9 USING THE MONITOR SET Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. yy *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user intervention. NOTE When using a D-Sub signal input cable yy connector for Macintosh D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations.
USING THE MONITOR SET CAUTION ENGLISH ENG Connect the signal input cable yy and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise. Do not press the screen with your yy finger for a long time as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen. Avoid displaying a fixed image on the yy screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible. Self Image Setting Function Press the power button on the bottom panel to turn the power on.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 2 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. 3 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Monitor set Buttons Button Description Accesses the main menus.(See p.12) OSD Locked/OSD Unlocked This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings ENGLISH ENG Menu Settings 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. 2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 3 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. 4 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 13 Picture ENG ENGLISH 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. 2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Enter to Picture by pressing the ▼ button. 4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 5 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color ENGLISH ENG 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. 2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Select Color by pressing the ► button. 4 Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button. 5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 6 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 15 Display ENG ENGLISH 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. 2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Select Display by pressing the ► button. 4 Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button. 5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 6 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Others ENGLISH ENG 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. 2 Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Select Others by pressing the ► button. 4 Enter to Others by pressing the ▼ button. 5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 6 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 17 READER Setting ENG ENGLISH 1 Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Reader Mode OSD. 2 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting ENGLISH ENG SMART ENERGY SAVING 1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. 2 Enter to SMART ENERGY SAVING by pressing the ▼ button. 3 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. 4 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 19 Picture Mode ENG ENGLISH 1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. 2 Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button. 3 Enter to Picture Mode by pressing the ▼ button. 4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. 5 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.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS * Before using below functions, please install DUAL SMART SOLUTION programme. ENGLISH ENG DUAL DISPLAY 1 Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. 2 Select DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ► button. 3 Enter to DUAL DISPLAY by pressing the ▼ button. 4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. 5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Check the following before calling for service. No image appears Is the power cord of the display connected? Is the power indicator light on? Is the power on and the power indicator Red? Is the power indicator flickering? Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen? Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen? yy Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet. yy Press the Power button. yy Adjust the brightness and the contrast.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION ENGLISH ENG Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were yy changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend resolution. If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the yy screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution.
SPECIFICATIONS 23 ENG ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS 16M37A Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Screen Type Pixel Pitch 39.6 cm (15.6 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCDAntiGlare coating Visible diagonal size: 39.6 cm 0.3 mm x 0.3 mm (Pixel Pitch) Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 53 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 63 Hz (D-SUB) Input Form Separate Sync. Signal Input 15 pin D-SUB Connector Input Form RGB Analog (0.
SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) ENGLISH ENG 16M37A Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Frequency(kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V) 640 x 480 31.5 60 -/- 800 x 600 35.2 56 +/+ 800 x 600 37.9 60 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.
PROPER POSTURE 25 ENG ENGLISH PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Adjust the Monitor set and your posture to 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. Adjust the location of the Monitor set to avoid it reflecting light.
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.
