MAKING CONNECTIONS. LG 49VM5C-A, 49VM5C-B, 49VH7C-B

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

You can connect various external devices to your monitor. Change the input mode and select the external device you want to connect. For more information about external device connections, see the user manual provided with each device.

Connecting to a PC

Some of the cables are not provided.

This monitor supports the Plug and Play* feature.

* Plug and Play: a feature that enables a PC to recognize devices attached by the user without device configuration or user intervention when powering up.

External Device Connection

Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the monitor and select an appropriate input mode.

Some of the cables are not provided. For the best picture and sound quality, connecting external devices to your monitor using HDMI cables is recommended.

Using the Input List

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• RGB, HDMI, DVI-D, DISPLAYPORT, OPS, COMPONENT, AV

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NOTE

• For the best image quality, using the monitor with HDMI connection is recommended.

• To comply with the specifications of the product, use a shielded interface cable with ferrite core, such as a D-sub 15pin cable and DVI-D/HDMI cable.

• If you turn the monitor on when the set is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal.

• Sometimes red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal.

• Use a High Speed HDMI®/ TM cable.

• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.

• Recommended HDMI Cable Types

- High-Speed HDMI®/ TM Cable

- High-Speed HDMI®/ TM Cable with Ethernet

• If you cannot hear any sound in HDMI mode please check your PC settings. Some PCs require you to manually change the default audio output to HDMI.

• If you want to use HDMI-PC mode, you must set your PC/DTV to PC mode.

• You may experience compatibility issues if you use HDMI-PC mode.

• Make sure the power cable is disconnected.

• If you connect a gaming device to the monitor, use the cable provided with the gaming device.

• It is recommended to use the speakers that are provided as optional accessories.

• High Speed HDMI®/ TM cables transmit a HD signal up to 1080p and higher.

• Use the standard Macintosh adapter since an incompatible adapter is available in the market. (Different signaling system)

• Apple computers may require an adapter to connect to this monitor. Call or visit their web site for more information.

• When connecting to the component port using the shared interface, the port must match up to the input source.

Otherwise, noise may occur.

• When connecting an external audio device, use a device with audio amplifier.

CAUTION

• Connect the signal input cable and tighten it by turning the screws clockwise.

• Do not press the screen with your finger for a prolonged period as this may result in temporary distortion on the screen.

• Avoid displaying static images on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

• A wireless communication device near your monitor can affect the image.