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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR TV Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR TV MODELS M197WAP M227WAP M237WAP www.lge.com...
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ■ This is a simplified representation of the front panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. INPUT Button MENU Button OK Button VOLUME Buttons PROGRAMME Buttons Power Button Headphone Jack...
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ This is a simplified representation of the back panel. The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. <M197WAP/M227WAP> AUDIO IN (RGB) VIDEO HDMI IN (MONO) HDMI IN VIDEO AC IN RGB IN (PC) COMPONENT IN AC IN RGB IN (PC) POWER CORD SOCKET...
PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Insert the stand base into the product. Use a coin on the bottom of the stand base and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.
STAND INSTALLATION ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Insert the stand base into the product. Use a coin on the bottom of the stand base and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.
PREPARATION DETACHING STAND ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Place the set screen side down on a cushion or soft cloth. Turn the screw by using a coin. <M197WAP/M227WAP> Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the left.
DETACHING STAND ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Place the set screen side down on a cushion or soft cloth. Turn the screw by using a coin. <M237WAP> Detach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the left.
PREPARATION WALL MOUNT: HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide. If you intend to mount the set to a wall, attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of the set.
DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm POSITIONING YOUR DISPLAY ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
PREPARATION LOCATION Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also, ensure that the set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air.
KENSINGTON SECURITY SYSTEM - The product is equipped with a Kensington Security System connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington Security System cable as shown below. - For detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided with the Kensington Security System.
PREPARATION ■ To prevent damage do not connect to the mains outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ANTENNA CONNECTION ■ For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. ■ An antenna cable and converter are not supplied. Multi-family Dwellings / Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■ To avoid damaging any equipment, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ The image shown may be somewhat different from your set. HD RECEIVER SETUP When connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digital set-top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting a set-top box with a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI IN jack on the TV. Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. Turn on the digital set-top box.
DVD SETUP Connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the TV. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Connecting with a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI IN jack on the TV. Select HDMI input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. Refer to the DVD player’s manual for operating instructions.
VCR SETUP ■ To avoid picture noise (interference), allow adequate distance between the VCR and TV. Connecting with a RF cable Connect the ANT OUT socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN socket on the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN socket of the VCR.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colours. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) Select AV input source using the INPUT but- ton on the remote control.
PC SETUP When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable Connect the signal cable from the monitor output socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER to the PC input socket of the set.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP BACK COVER FOR WIRE ARRANGEMENT Tie cables together with a cable management as shown in the illustration. <M197WAP/ M227WAP > <M237WAP>...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER INPUT TV/PC MUTE I/II LIST Q. V I E W MENU SLEEP ARC/ TEXT HOLD SIZE TIME REVEAL...
POWER INPUT TV/PC MUTE I/II LIST Q. V I E W MENU SLEEP ARC/ TEXT HOLD SIZE TIME Installing Batteries REVEAL INDEX MODE UPDATE ■ Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and install ■ Install two 1.5 V AAA batteries. Don’t mix old or used batteries with ■...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Firstly, connect the power cord correctly. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. ■ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the button remote control and the TV will switch on.
ON SCREEN MENUS SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to display each menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select a menu item. Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with ◄...
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL AUTO PROGRAMME TUNING Up to 200 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 199). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the ▲ / ▼ or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
MANUAL PROGRAMME TUNING Manual Turning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual Tuning.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL FINE TUNING Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual Tuning.
ASSIGNING A STATION NAME You can assign a station name up to five characters to each programme number. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual Tuning.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL PROGRAMME EDIT This function enables you to delete or skip stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ►...
FAVOURITE PROGRAMME This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly. Repeatedly press the YELLOW button to select stored favourite programmes. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Setup menu. Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Favourite Programme.
WATCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL SELECTING THE PROGRAMME LIST You can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme list. ■ Displaying programme l ist Press the LIST button to display the Programme Li s t menu. The programme list appears on the screen.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO)CONTROL You can watch the screen in various picture formats; 16:9, Original, 4:3, 14:9, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Just Scan. If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode-Preset Picture Mode adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the Picture Mode menu based on the programmecategory. Vivid, Standard, Cinema and sRGB are programmed for optimum picture reproduction at the factory. Press the MENU button and then ▲...
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode-User Option Backlight To control the brightness of the screen, adjust the brightness of LCD panel. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture. Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the level of crispness in the edges between the light and dark areas of the picture.
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video screen. You can set the video value differently for each input. To reset to the factory default screen after making adjustments to each video mode, execute the “Picture Reset”...
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■ Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the brightness Dynamic Contrast of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and (Off/Low/High) dark parts darker. ■ Adjusts screen colours so that they look livelier, richer and clearer. Dynamic Colour This feature enhances hue, saturation and luminance so that red, blue, (Off/Low/High)
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Picture menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Picture Reset. Press the ►...
SCREEN SETUP AUTO CONFIGURE (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Auto configure This function is for automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock, and phase The displayed image will be unstable for a few seconds while the auto configuration is in progress.
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL CONFIGURE(Adjustment for screen Position) If the picture is not clear and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This function works in the following mode when the signal exist : RGB PC Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button to select the Picture menu.
INITIALIZING (Reset to original factory settings) This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value This function works in the following mode when the signal exist : RGB PC Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button to select the Picture menu.
PICTURE CONTROL SELECTING RESOLUTION To view a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of PC mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB[PC] mode. Press the MENU button and then use ▲/▼ button to select the Picture menu. Press the ►...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESET SOUND SETTINGS - SOUND MODE You can select your preferred sound setting; Standard, Music or Cinema. Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any Special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the programme content. Standard, Music and Cinema are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Audio menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Sound Mode. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Standard, Music or Cinema.
AUTO VOLUME LEVELER Auto Volume automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Audio menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Auto Volume.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE You can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to the preferred levels. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Audio menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Auto Balance.
AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Audio menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Reset. Press the ► button and then OK button Press the MENU button to move to the previous menu screen.
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL I/II STEREO / DUAL RECEPTION When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears with the programme number and station name. Press the I/II button to select the Multi Audio menu. Broadcast Mono Stereo Dual ■...
NICAM RECEPTION If the TV is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received. Sound output can be selected according to the type of broadcast received. When NICAM MONO is received, you can select NICAM MONO or MONO. When NICAM STEREO is received, you can select NICAM STEREO or MONO.
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETUP You must set the time correctly before using on/off time function. If current time setting is erased by a power failure or the TV is unplugged, reset the clock. Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Time menu.
AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING The Off time function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. The TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a but- ton has been pressed for Two hours after. Once the on time/off time is set, these functions operate daily at the preset time.
TIME SETTING SLEEP TIMER SETTING You do not have to remember to switch the TV off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to select the Time menu.
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING If the set is switched on and there is no input signal, it will switch off automatically after 15 minutes. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ but ton to select the Time menu. Press the ► button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select Auto Sleep.
OPTION SETTING ON-SCREEN MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. Press the MENU button and then use ▲ / ▼ button to select the Opt ion menu. Press the ► button and then use ▲ / ▼ button to select Language.
KEY LOCK The TV can be set so that the remote control is needed to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. Press the MENU button and then ▲...
OPTION SETTING DDC-CI(Only RGB) DDC-CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) is a communication protocol for communications between PC and set. DDC-CI makes it possible to adjust and setup detailed functions on PC instead of the set OSD. Set can be adjusted with PC by connecting communication between PC and set when DDC-CI is ON, and when DDC-CI is OFF set cannot be adjusted with PC because communication between PC and set is discon- nected.
POWER INDICATOR It is function to control of LED(turn on/off). Press the MENU button and then ▲/▼ button to select the Option menu. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select Power Indicator. Press the ► button and then ▲/▼ button to select On or Off .
OPTION SETTING MODE SETTING We recommend setting the set to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo” mode is an optimal setting for displaying at stores. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Option menu.
FACTORY RESET Use to quickly reset all the menu options to their original factory preset values. This function deletes all TV programmes. When the Factory Reset is completed, you must restart the Installation Guide. Press the MENU button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select the Option menu.
TELETEXT This feature is not avai lable in al l countries. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.
SWITCH ON/OFF The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. ■ Block / group / page selection With the blue button you can progress from block to block.
TELETEXT SPECIAL TELETEXT FUNCTIONS ■ TIME When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the topright hand corner of the screen. Press this button again to remove the display. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING The TV does not operate properly ■ Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote The remote control control causing an obstruction. does not work ■ Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? ■...
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APPENDIX The Audio function is not working Picture OK & No sound No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV Picture ok & No sound NO image appear. Do you see an “OUT OF RANGE” message on the screen? ■...
MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your new TV. Caution : Be sure to swith the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen A good way to keep the dust off your screen for a while is to wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
APPENDIX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS M197WAP Screen Type LCD Panel Pixel Pitch Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution Video Signal Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Rated Voltage Power Power Consumption Tilt Tilt Range Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Environmental conditions...
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M227WAP Screen Type LCD Panel Pixel Pitch Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution Video Signal Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Rated Voltage Power Power Consumption Tilt Tilt Range Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Environmental conditions Storage Temperature...
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APPENDIX M237WAP Screen Type LCD Panel Pixel Pitch Max. Resolution Recommended Resolution Video Signal Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Rated Voltage Power Power Consumption Tilt Tilt Range Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Environmental conditions Storage Temperature...
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Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture 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.