Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M3203C LG Electronics
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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. M3203C M3703C User's Guide T emporary noise is normal when powering ON or OFF this device.
1 1 - Only on some models. Connecting the stand First, check if the following parts are all present. Stand (2) Screws (4) Parts 1. T ake 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.
2 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. *Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. Remove the paper .
3 3 T o install Portrait - Only M3203C "When installing Portrait, rotate it clockwise based on its front.".
4 4 Using the Remote Contr ol Name of the Remote Control Buttons • A V Button • Sleep Button When watching A V , RGB PC,HDMI/DVI, Component 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 - T oggles through preset video settings.
5 5 Using the Remote Contr ol • A V Button 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 correct polarity (+/-).
6 6 Name and Function of the Parts Rear V iew *LINE OUT A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume.
7 7 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). * When HDMI PC is used, a compatiblity problem might occur .
8 8 Select an input signal. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. Or , press the INPUT button on the back of the product. • How to connect to two computers. Connect the signal cables ( HDMI to DVI and D-Sub) to each computer .
9 9 • Using LAN establishes communication between your PC and the monitor and enables to use the OSD menus on the PC as well as on the monitor . Note Connecting to External Devices Connect the LAN cable as shown in the below gure . Connect the LAN cable and install the eZ-Net Manager program on the CD-ROM.
10 10 Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product. Product 1 • T o 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 RGB IN connector of other products.
11 11 Kensington Security Slot The Set is equipped with a kensington Security 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 .
12 12 Connecting to External Devices When connecting with an BNC cable. • Select A V . When connecting with an S-Video cable. • Select A V . B A When connecting with a S-Video cable. • Connect to the S-Video input terminal to watch high image quality movies.
13 13 • Select Component Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below gure and then, connect the power cord (See page 7). • Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. BNC Cable (not included) Product HDTV Receiver Select an input signal.
14 14 Connect the video/audio cable as shown in the below gure and then connect the power cord (See page 7). RCA-PC Audio Cable (not included) Product VCR/DVD/Set-top Box HDMI to DVI Signal Cable (not included) VCR/DVD/Set-top Box Product Select an input signal.
15 15 - When using A V input, you can connect the A V Out to other monitors. V ideo/TV BNC Cable (not included) Audio Cable (not included) BNC Cable (not included) Audio Cable (not included) V ideo/TV Product Connecting to External Devices • When multi-connecting in/out cascade format, no loss cables are recommended.
16 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 green when the display operates normally(on mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber .
17 User Menus • This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control. Screen Adjustment options [For PC Analog signal] AUTO/SET Button A V Composite Video, Separate V ideo Component HDTV .
18 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 OS D functi on enab les you to adjus t the scre en stat us conv enien tly sin ce it prov ides graphical presentation.
19 User Menus 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.
20 User Menus Adjusting Screen Color Backlight : T o 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 : T o adjust the brightness of the screen.
21 User Menus Red / Green / Blue Set your own color levels. Color Settings • Cool : Slightly purplish white. • Medium : Slightly bluish white. • W arm : Slightly reddish white.
22 • 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.
23 T o 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.
24 Picture Picture Mode Color T emperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen T o set Adjusting Screen Color Return Picture Mode , Color T emperature , Advanced, Aspect Ratio to the default factory settings. Picture Reset Picture Picture Mode Color T emperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen T o set Auto Config.
25 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 compu.
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.
27 Power Saving This screen brightness adjusting menu helps you save energy . Adjusting the timer function T ime Clock On/Off Timer Sleep T ime Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving T o set • Level: T otal 4 screen brightness levels are provided.
28 Selecting the options Language T o 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.
29 User Menus Selecting the options Indicator Y ou can set the Power Indicator and Logo Light. Power Indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the product to On or Off. If you set Of f, i will go Off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.
30 Tile mode T ile mode and choose T ile 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.
31 ID column row - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 2) : c(2) x r(1) row column - Tile mode (product 1 ~ 9) : c(3) x r(3) ID 1 ID 2 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 ID 7 ID 8 ID 9 row column - Tile mode (product 1 ~16) : c(4) x .
32 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 T ile by setting an ID.
33 Sets up network connections. -LAN : Enables communication via Ethernet. - RS-232C : Enables communication via Serial. • Network Select Allocates and sets up IP automatically . • DHCP Sets up IP address, Gateway , Subnet Mask, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.
34 Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version. Information Set ID Serial No. SW V ersion IP Address Y ou can assign a unique Set ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several products are connected for display . Specify the number (01H~63H) using the button and exit.
35 Note * V ertical frequency: T o enable the user to watch the product display , screen image should be changed tens of times every second like a fluorescent lamp. The vertical frequency or refresh rate is the times of image display per second. The unit is Hz.
36 T roubleshooting ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred.
37 T roubleshooting • Set the number of colors to more than 24 bits (true color) Select Control Panel - Display - Settings - Color T able menu in Windows.
38 LCD Panel Power Dimensions &Weight NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 31.51 inches (80.0 cm) TFT (Thin Film T ransistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 80.0 cm 0.51075 mm x 0.17025 mm x RGB(Pixel Pitch) Rated V oltage AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.
39 Specications LCD Panel Power Dimensions &Weight NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 37 inches (94.0 cm) TFT (Thin Film T ransistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 94.0 cm 0.200 mm x 0.
40 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.
41 Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Preset mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical 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.
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.
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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A3 COMMAND1 COMMAND2 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 46. Power Saving f l 00H - 03H 47. Power Indicator f o 00H - 01H 48. H Position f q 00H - 64H 49. V Position f r 00H - 64H 50. H Size f s 00H - 64H 51. V Size f t 00H - 64H 52.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A4 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A5 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A6 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A7 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A8 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A9 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 09. Color(Command : i) (Video Timing 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 A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A10 11. Sharpness(Command : k) (Video Timing 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 A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A11 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 A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A12 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Abnormal state (Command : z) Abnormal State : Used to Read the power off status when Stand-by mode.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A13 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A14 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 or 11 Tile mode is off.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A15 21. Tile H Position(Command : d e) To set the Horizontal position. Transmission [d][e][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A8. Acknowledgement [e][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 22.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A16 23. Tile H Size(Command : d g) To set the Horizontal size. Transmission [d][g][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H ~ Max : 64H • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A8. Acknowledgement [g][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 24.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A17 25. 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A18 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 28. Sound Mode (Command : d y ) To adjust the Sound mode. Transmission [d][y][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Structure Acknowledgement [y][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] ▲ Data(Hex) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 Mode Clear Voice Standard Music Cinema sport Game User 29.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A19 31. 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.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A20 33. 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] 34. Speaker (Command : d v) Turn the speaker on or off.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A21 35. 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 .
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A22 36. 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).
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A23 38. 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 :.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A24 39. 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 : Tuesda.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A25 40. 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 41.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A26 42. 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) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A27 44. 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 ▲ 45.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A28 46. Power saving(Command : f I) To set the Power saving mode. Transmission [f][I][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: (static level 1) 2: (static level 2) 3: (static level 3) Acknowledgement [I][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] T ransmission / Receiving Protocol ▲ 47.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A29 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 49. V Position (Command : f r) To set the Horizontal position Transmission [f][r][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A30 T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 51. V Size (Command : f t) To set the Vertical size Transmission [f][t][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A8.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A31 53. Serial no.Check (Command : f y) To read the serial numbers Transmission [f][y][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data FF (to read the serial numbers) Acknowledgement [y][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data1] ~ [Data13] [x] ▲ T ransmission / Receiving Protocol 52.
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C A32 54. 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 ▲ 55.
IR Codes RS-232C A33 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.
RS-232C A34 ▲ ▲ 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 D5 C6 79 76 77 AF 99 ▲ ▼ VOL( ) VOL( ) POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE AV INPUT SLEEP MENU.
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