LG Electronics USA CB553H 15" CRT Monitor User Manual

LG Electronics USA 15" CRT Monitor Users Manual

Users Manual

APPENDIX G :FCC ID : BEJCB553HUSER’S MANUAL
Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B digital devicepursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications.However,thers is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can bedetermined by turning the equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by using one or more of the following measures.• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Caution:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could avoid the user's(or your) authority to operate the equipement.Only peripherals(digital input/output devices,terminals,printers,etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may beattached to this monitor.Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interferenceto radio and TV reception.Only shielded signal cables may be used with this system.Canadian DOC NoticeThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences duRéglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.CE Conformity Notice(for Europe)Products with the "CE" Marking comply with EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and LOW VOLTAGEDirective(73/23/EEC) is issued by the Commission of the European Community.Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:• EN 55022 ;Radio Frequency Interference• EN 50082-1:1992 ;Electromagnetic Immunity• EN 60555-2 ;Power Line Harmonics• EN 60555-3 ;Voltage Fluctuations• EN 60950 ;Product Safety Low Radiation Compliance(MPR II)This monitor meets one of the strictest guidelines available today for low radiationemissions,offering the user extra shielding and antistatics screen coating.These guidelines,setforth by a government agency in Sweden,limit the amount of emission allowed in the ExtremelyLow Frequency(ELF) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) electromagnetic range. i This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personalsafety,however improper use may result in potential electrical shock or firehazards.In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in thismonitor,observe the following basic rules for its installation,use and servicing.On SafetyUse only the power cord supplied with the unit.In case you use another powercord,make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not beingprovided by the supplier.If the power cable is faulty in any way,please contact themanufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device.Ensure that thesocket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.Operate the monitor only from a power source indicated in the specifications ofthis manual or listed on the monitor.If you are not sure what type of power supplyyou have in your home,consult with your dealer.Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous.So are frayed powercords and broken plugs.They may result in a shock or fire hazard.Call your servicetechnician for replacement.Do not open the monitor.• There are no user serviceable components inside.• There are dangerous high voltage inside,even when the power is OFF.• Contact your dealer if the monitor is not operating properly.To avoid personal injury:• Do not place the monitor on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.• Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.• Do not try to roll a stand with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.To prevent fire or hazards:• Always turn the monitor off if you leave the room for more than a short period of time.Never leave the monitor on when leaving the house.• Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the monitor's cabinet openings.Some internal parts carry hazardous voltage. • Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this monitor.• During a lightening storm or when the monitor is not be left unattended for an extended period of time,unplug it from the wall outlet.1On InstallationDo not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord,and do not place themonitor where the power cord is subject to damage.Do not use this monitor near water such as near a bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundry tub,in a wet basement,or near a swimming pool.Monitors are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the releaseof heat generated during operation.If these openings are blocked,built-up heat cancause failure which may result in a fire hazard.Therefore,NEVER:• Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the monitor on a bed,sofa,rug,etc.• Place the monitor in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.• Cover the openings with cloth or other material.• Place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat source.On Cleaning• Unplug the monitor before cleaning the face of the monitor screen.• Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth.Do not use an aerosol directly on the monitor screen because overspray may cause electrical shock.On Repacking• Do not throw away the carton and packing material.They make an ideal containerin which to transport the unit.When shipping the unit to another location,repack it in its original material.Service Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel when:• The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.• Liquid has been exposed to rain or water.• The monitor does not operate normally following the operating instructions.Adjustonly those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the monitor to normal operation. • The monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.• The monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance.• Snapping or popping from the monitor is continuous or frequent while the monitor is operating.It is normal for some monitors to make occasional sounds when being turned on or off,or when changing video modes.Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself,as opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualifiedservice personnel. 2• Before setting up the monitor,ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor,computer system,and other attached devices.• Carefully set the monitor face-down with the underside facing you.Connecting the Tilt/Swivel stand1. Align the hooks on the tilt/swivel stand with the matching slots in the base of the monitor.2. Insert the hooks into slots.3. Slide the tilt/swivel stand toward the front of the monitor until the latches click into the locked position.NOTE•This illustration depicts the general model of connection.Your monitor may differ from the item shown in the picture.3Using the Computer1.Connecting the signal cable.When mated,tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.2.Connect the power cord into a properly power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the monitor. NOTE•This is a simplified representation of the rear view.• This rear view represents a general model;your monitor may differ from the view as shown.45Screen AdjustmentMaking adjustments to the image size,position and operating parameters of themonitor is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system.A shortexample is quick and easy given below to familirize you with the use of thecontrols.The following section is a outline of the available adjustments andselections you can make using the OSD.NOTE• Allow the monitor to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.To make adjustments in the On Screen Display,follow these steps:1. Press the MENU Button,then the main menu of the OSD appears.2. To access a control,use the or Buttons.When the icon you want becomes highlighted,press the SELECT Button.3. Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.4. Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT Button.5. Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button.6Important PrecautionImportant PrecautionsConnecting the MonitorConnecting the MonitorControl Panel FunctionsControlPower ButtonPower(DPMS)IndicatorMENU ButtonButtonsSELECT ButtonFunctionUse this button to turn the monitor on or off.This indicator lights up green when themonitor operates normally.If the monitor is inDPM(Energy Saving)mode,this indicatorcolor changes to amber. Use this button to enter or exit the on screendisplay.Use these buttons to choose or adjust itemsin the On Screen Display.Use this button to enter a selection in the OnScreen Display.On Screen Display(OSD) Control AdjustmentMODELStudioWorks 500G/500EPlease read this manual carefully before operating your set.Retain it for future reference.Record model number and serial number of the set.See the label attached on the back cover and quote thisinformation to your dealer when you require service.P/NO:3828TULXXXX(0207) Printed in ChinaThe regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements.The regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements.The regulations are applied only to the products with the ID LABEL indicating specific requirements.PCMACWall-outlet type*PC-outlet type*Mac adapterFor Apple Macintosh use,a separate plug adapter isneeded to change the 15 pin high density(3 row) D-subVGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 rowconnector.Power Cord Signal CableAttached Type* Detached Type**Varies according to model.
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display controls,adjustments,andsetting menus.7You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item using theOSD system.Listed below are the icons,icon names,and icon descriptions of allitems shown on the menu.89Check the following before calling for service.111213Preset Modes(Resolution)1 VESA 640 X 480 37.50 752 VESA 800 X 600 31.47 603 VESA 800 x 600 53.68 854 VESA 1024 x 768 48.16 60DDC(Display Data Channel)DDC is a communication channel over which the monitor automatically inform thehost system(PC)about its capability.DDC protocol1 DDC1/DDC2BAn uni-directional communication channel.2 DDC 2AB/DDC2B+/DDC2BiA bi-directional communication channel.Note• PC must support DDC functions to do this.Energy Saving DesignThis monitor complies with the EPA's Energy Star program,which is a programdesigned to have manufacturers of computer equipment build circuitry into theirproducts to reduce power consumption during time of non-use.When this monitor is used with a Green or EPA Energy Star PC,or a PC with ascreen blanking software following the VESA Display Power ManagementSignalling (DPMS) protocol,this monitor can conserve significant energy byreducing power consumption during periods of non-use.There are 2 signal lines,4 modes of operation:Normal,Standby,Suspend and off.Normal On On GreenStandby Off On AmberSuspend On Off AmberOff Off Off AmberWhen you awaken your PC by hitting a key or moving the mouse,the monitor willalso awaken to its normal operating mode,indicated by the green Power LED light.NoteThe energy saving Design for monitor only work when connected to computersthat have energy saving features.14On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and AdjustmentIcon Main menu Icon Main menuiiiiiiContrastBrightnessH PositionH SizeV PositionV SizeTilt*PincushionPin BalanceParallelogramTrapezoid:AdjustableH Corner*H MoireV MoireCOLORRecallResetLanguageOSD TimeVideo LevelDegaussInformationExit*93006500NOTE• The order of icons may differ depending on the model(A7~A10).• *The function is available for designated models only.On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and AdjustmentiiiIcon Sub menu DescriptioniCONTRASTiBRIGHTNESSiH POSITIONiH SIZEiV POSITIONiV SIZEiTILT*iPINCUSHIONiPIN BALANCEiPARALLELOGRAMiTRAPZOIDTo adjust the contrast of the screen. To adjust the brightness of the screen.To move image left and right.To adjust image width.To move image up and down.To adjust image height.To correct image rotation.To correct a concave or convex bowing of theimage.To correct the balance of both sides bowing.To corresctly adjust the skew of the image.To correct geometric distortion.On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and AdjustmentiiiIcon Sub menu DescriptioniH CORNER*iH MOIREiV MOIREiCOLORiRECALLTo correct an irregular distortion of the displayed image.This item allows you to reduce the degree ofmoire.(Moire is caused by interference HorizontalScan Line with the periodical dot screen).It isnormally OFF(H:0/V:0)Moire adjustments may shake slightly while themoire reduction function is on.Slightly bluish white.Slightly reddish white.Select the screen temperature which you referamong reddish or bluish or any color in between.Set your own color levels.You can use this function to reload the modifiedparameters for screen display operation,asspecified by the user after purchase: 93006500On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and AdjustmentiiiIcon Sub menu DescriptioniRESETLANGUAGEOSD TIMEVIDEO LEVELDEGAUSSReturn to all factory default settings except"LANGUAGE":Brightness,Contrast,Tilt,Color9300,Video Level,OSD Time,Moire(These reset optionsmay differ depending on the modeselected;Preset,User,or New).If you don't want to reset the monitor,use the button to select CANCEL and then press the SELECT button.To choose the language in which the controlnames are displayed.OSD Menus are available in 11 language :English,German,French,Spannish,Italian,Swedish,Finnish,Portuguese,Korean,Chinese and Russian.Set the OSD time,i.e the length of time a menu willremain on-screen before it shuts offautomatically.Adjust the time to 5,10,20,30,0r 60seconds.This item is used to select the monitor's input signallevel.The normal level used for most PCs is 0.7V.Ifthe screen becomes suddenly washed-out orblurred,please select 1.0V and try again.To manually demagnetize the screen to avoidshowing incorrect images or colors.To inform user of preset and user mode data.To exit from current OSD menu.• OK• CANCELii• 5• 10• 20• 30• 60iiINFORMATIONiEXIT*i•PRESET MODE•USER MODETroubleshootingNo image appearsIs the power cord of themonitor connected?Is the power indicator lighton?Is the power on and thepower indicator green?Is the power indicatoramber?Do you see an "OUT OFFREQUENCY"message on the screen?Do you see a"SELFDIAGNOSTICS" messageon the screen?• Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.• Press the power button.• Adjust the brightness and the contrast.• If the monitor is in power saving mode,trying moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen.• This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor.See the'Specification' section of this manual and configure your monitor again.• This message appears when the signal cable between your PC and your monitor is not connected.Check the signal cable and try again.The screen is flickeringIs the vertical frequencyless than 70Hz or is yourmonitor set to the interlacedmode?Do you have any magneticmaterial such as adapter,orhigh-voltage line near toyour minitor?Do you hear a "~ding"sound while the monitor isflickering?• Set the vertical frequency to 72Hz or higher,and consultthe video card user manual for instruction on converting to a non-interlaced mode.(You can se t this option under the Display icon of the Control Panel.)• Remove magnetic sources,such as power adapetors,speakers,or high-voltage lines,away from the monitor.• Use the normal degaussing function.The function clearsthe screen and reduces any screen blur that may occur due to the surrouding magnetic field.The screen may flicker for about 5 sconds,accompanied by a "~ding" sound.TroubleshootingThe screen color is not normal.Do you see basicdiscoloration(16 colors)?Is the screen color unstableor monochrome?Do you hear a "~ding"sound while the monitor isflickering?Do you see a partial blurringon the screen?• Set color depth to 256 colors or higher.Use ' Control Panel'→'Display'→'Settings'→'Color Palette'.• Check the connection of the signal cable.Or put out the video card of the PC and insert it again.• This is due to a small amount of foreign or abnormally forescent material that became fastend on the mask during manufacturing.It will not affect product performance.• This happens due to interference from surrounding magnetic fields,as created when speakers,steel structures,or high-voltage lines are placed near the monitor.Remove any such materials from the immediatevicinity and use the DEGAUSS icon on tthe screen adjustment menu to fix the screen.I see an after-image on the screenDo you see the after-imageeven when you turn off themonitor?• A premature aging of the monitor pixels may cause the prolonged display of a single image on the screen.Be sure to use a screen saver to maximize the service life of the monitor.I see waves on the screenDo you see the wavedirectly on the screen? • This occurs in inverse proportion to the screen focus,which can be caused by a particular frequency or video card.Brighten the screen and use the 'MOIRE' icon on the screen adjustment menu to adjust the screen.SpecificationPicture TubeSync InputVideo InputPlug&PlayPowerConsumptionDimensions&Weight(withtilt/swivel stand)Power InputEnvironmentalConditionsTilt/Swivel StandSignal cablePower cordRegulations15 inches(14.0 inches viewable)90 degree deflection0.28mm dot pitchAGAS(Anti-Glare Anti-Statics) coatingHorizontal Freq. 30-54kHz(Automatic)Vertical Freq. 50-120Hz(Automatic)Input Form Separate TTL,Positive/NegativeSignal Input 15 pin D-Sub ConnectorInput Form Separate,RGB Analog,0.7Vp-p/75ohm,PositiveResolution(max) 1024 x 768@60HzDDC 2BNormal <63WStand-by/Suspend <15WPower off <5WWidth 35.6cm/14.0 inchesHeight 37.1cm/14.6inchesDepth 39.5cm/15.5inchesNet 11.7kg(25.79lbs)AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5AOperating ConditionsTemperature 0˚C to 40˚CHumidity 10% to 90% non-CondensingStorage ConditionsTemperature -20˚C to 60˚CHumidity 5% to 90% non-CondensingDetachedAttachedDetachedNon MPRII(500G)MPRII(500E)NOTE• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.SpecificationDisplay Modes(Resolution) Horizontal Freq.(kHz) Vertical Freq.(Hz)Mode Horizontal Sync. Verical Sync. LED Color10 12

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