LG Electronics USA W1942HEU LCD MONITOR. User Manual Lx6WTG Q ENG
LG Electronics USA LCD MONITOR. Lx6WTG Q ENG
Users Manual
Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to your
dealer when you ask for service.
W1942PE
User’s Guide
A1
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety, however improper use may result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards
incorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use, and servicing.
On Safety
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another power
cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not being
provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the
manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.
Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of
this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply
you have in your home, consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed power
cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service
technician for replacement.
Do not Open the Display.
There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.
To Avoid Personal Injury :
Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys
or objects on the product screen.
It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.
To Prevent Fire or Hazards:
Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period
of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet
openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.
When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet.
In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal
cable because it can be very dangerous. It can cause electric shock.
Important Precautions
A2
Important Precautions
On Installation
Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the
display where the power cord is subject to damage.
Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of
heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can
cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:
Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Cover the openings with cloth or other material.
Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.
Main power breaker is the power cord and this breaking device must be located at
a location where it is easy to operate.
Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch,
mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.
Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause
some afterimages.
Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.
However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.
If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality for
your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution,
some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is
characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.
Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause damage to the
screen and cause image burn-in. Make sure to use a screen saver on the product.
Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product.
On Cleaning
Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen.
Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the display
screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal
container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another
location, repack it in its original material.
On Disposal
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of
your local authority.
Important Precautions
NOTE
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTRERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT.SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY
NOTE
This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency
cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by 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.
energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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A3
Connecting the Display
Important
This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2.Assemble the Stand Base into the Stand Body.
Be sure don't pull out the Stop Pin and make the Stand Base direction as shown.
3.Make the monitor stand , then pull out the Stop Pin.
Stand Base
FRONT
Stand Body
Stop PinSide
Stop Pin Stop Pin
pull out the stop pin
The tape and locking pin may only be removed from those monitors
equipped with a standing base when the base is pulled up. Otherwise,
you may be injured by the protruding sections of the stand.
Warning:
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Connecting the Display
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Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Positioning your display
1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range: -6˚~17˚ Swivel: 356˚
Ergonomic
It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing
position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.
Height Range: maximum 4.33 inch (110.0 mm)
110.0 mm
First, remove
the locking pin.
A5
Connecting the Display
1.
Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize the Pivot function.
2.Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel 90o clockwise.
Please be cautious and avoid contact between the monitor head and the Stand
Base when rotating the screen to access the Pivot function. If the monitor head
touches the Stand Base, then the Stand Base could crack.
3.For detailed information, please refer to the Pivot Software CD provided.
Using the Pivot function
Stand section
Head section
A6
Connecting the Display
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Positioning your display
Using the cable holder
1
2
3
If you want to use the cable holder to let your cables together, please put them through
right as shown. For if you don't do like that, you cannot use Pivot function smoothly.
A7
Using the Computer
1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map
form to .
1
2. Press button on the front switch panel to turn the
power on. When monitor power is turned on, the
'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.
(Only Analog Mode)
2
Connecting the Display
A
B
C
Connect DVI Cable
Connect Dsub Cable (PC)
Connect Dsub Cable (Mac)
Wall-outlet type
Power Cord Analog signal
D-sub
Digital signal
DVI
Mac adapter
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is
needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-
sub VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin
2 row connector.
DVI-D(This feature is not available in all countries.)
NOTE
‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user
connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual
input signals.
‘AUTO/SET’ Function? When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted
screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO/SET function button to improve
resolution.
NOTE
This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
This rear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as
shown.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with
ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.
Control Function
A8
Control Panel Functions
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control
settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds.
The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing
the MENU button for several seconds. The message
"OSD UNLOCKED" should appear.
Front Panel Controls
4:3 in Wide
To select the image size of the screen.
WIDE 4:3
• WIDE : Switch to full screen mode according to input
image signal.
• 4 : 3 : Change the image signal ratio into 4:3.
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Control Function
Control Panel Functions
This Indicator lights up blue when the display
operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep
Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes
to amber.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO/SET
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO/SET button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your
display image to the ideal settings for the current
screen resolution size (display mode).
The best display mode is
-
W1942PE : 1440 x 900
Buttons
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the
On Screen Display.
For more information, refer to page A16.
Use this button to make D-Sub or DVI connector
active. This feature is used when two computers are
connected to the display. The default setting is D-Sub.
A10
On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment
Screen Adjustment
Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of
the display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system.
A short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls.
The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections
you can make using the OSD.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button.
Use the / Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the
AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.
Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another
function. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.
AUTO/SET
MENU MENU
A11
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A11~A16).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
To adjust the brightness,
contrast and gamma of the
screen
PICTURE
COLOR
TRACKING
SETUP
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
To adjust the position of the
screen
To customize the color of
the screen
To customize the screen
status for a user's operating
environment
To improve the clarity and
stability of the screen
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
LANGUAGE
OSD
HORIZONTAL
POSITION VERTICAL
sRGB
6500K
9300K
: Adjustable
A : Analog Input
D : Digital Input
To select or customize
desired image settings
FLATRON
F-ENGINE
MOVIE
INTERNET
USER
NORMAL
DEMO
Main menu Sub-menu A D Reference
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item
using the OSD system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon
descriptions of the all items shown on the Menu.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
Sub-menus
Menu Name
Icons
Main Menu
Button Tip
MENU : Exit
: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
To adjust the contrast of the screen.
Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50
On the monitor, high gamma values
display whitish images and low gamma
values display blackish images.
PICTURE
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
Select the screen color.
• sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the
SRGB standard color
specification.
• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
Set your own red color levels.
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
COLOR
PICTURE
COLOR
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
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MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another
sub-menu
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
To minimize any vertical bars or stripes
visible on the screen background.
The horizontal screen size will also
change.
To adjust the focus of the display.
This item allows you to remove any
horizontal noise and clear or sharpen
the image of characters.
To adjust the clearness of the screen.
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
TRACKING
TRACKING
A15
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
SETUP
SETUP
MENU : Exit
: Adjust
: Adjust
SET : Select another
sub-menu
If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings.
If necessary, perform the white balance function again. This function will be enabled only
when the input signal is an analog signal.
To choose the language in which the
control names are displayed.
To adjust position of the OSD window
on the screen.
LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
WHITE
BALANCE
FACTORY
RESET
If the output of the video card is different
the required specifications, the color level
may deteriorate due to video signal
distortion. Using this function, the signal
level is adjusted to fit into the standard
output level of the video card in order to
provide the optimal image.
Activate this function when white and
black colors are present in the screen.
POWER
INDICATOR
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
Press the button to reset immediately.
Use this function to set the power
indicator on the front side of the monitor
to ON or OFF.
If you set OFF, it will go off.
If you set ON at any time, the power
indicator will automatically be turned on.
Main menu Sub menu Description
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Icons
Menu Name
Sub-menu Name
Main menu Sub menu Description
MOVIE
INTERNET
NORMAL
DEMO
USER
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the left side
of the monitor.
INTERNET
: For text images (Word processing etc.)
Select the sub-menu using the AUTO/SET
button and save the YES value using the ,
buttons.
MOVIE
: For animation images in videos or movies
This is under normal operating conditions.
This is just for advertising to customer in the
shops. It’s setting is same with Movie mode and
screen is divided by half.
This feature lets you easily select the best desired
image condition optimized to the environment
(ambient illumination, image types etc).
User
You can manually adjust brightness, ACE or RCM.
You can save or restore the adjusted value even
when using a different environment.
...
(Brightness): Adjusts screen brightness.
...
ACE
(Adaptive Clarity Enhancer)
: Selects the clarity mode.
...
RCM(Real Color Management): Selects the color mode.
Not applied
Green enhance
Flesh tone
Color Enhance
0
1
2
3
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Troubleshooting
No image appears
Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?
●Is the power cord of the
display connected?
●Is the power on and the
power indicator blue or
green?
●Is the power indicator
amber?
●Do you see an "OUT OF
RANGE" message on
the screen?
●Do you see a "CHECK
SIGNAL CABLE"
message on the
screen?
•
Check and see if the power cord is connected
properly to the power outlet.
•
Adjust the brightness and the contrast.
•
If the display is in power saving mode, try moving
the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to
bring up the screen.
• Try to turn on the PC
.
•
This message appears when the signal from the
PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical
frequency range of the display. See the
'Specifications' section of this manual and
configure your display again.
•
This message appears when the signal cable
between your PC and your display is not
connected. Check the signal cable and try again.
• You can secure the current control settings,
so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time
by pushing the MENU button for several
seconds: the message
“OSD UNLOCKED”will appear.
●
Do you see “OSD
LOCKED” when you
push MENU button?
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Troubleshooting
Display image is incorrect
●Display Position is
incorrect.
●On the screen
background, vertical
bars or stripes are
visible.
●Any horizontal noise
appearing in any
image or characters
are not clearly
portrayed.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, adjust the image
position using the H position and V position icon
in the on screen display.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
vertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon in
the on screen display.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the on
screen display.
•
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings
and adjust the display to the recommended
resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal
setting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits
(true color).
Important
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings and see if the frequency or the
resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the recommend
resolution.
Reasons for Recommending Optimal Resolution : The aspect ratio is 16:10.
If the input resolution is not 16:10 (for instance, 16:9, 5:4, 4:3), you might encounter
problems such as blurred letters, blurry screen, cut-off screen display or tilted screen.
The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System),
and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card
performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card
manufacturer.
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Troubleshooting
Display image is incorrect
●The screen color is
mono or abnormal.
●The screen blinks.
•
Check if the signal cable is properly connected
and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary.
•
Make sure the video card is properly inserted in
the slot.
•
Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color)
at Control Panel - Settings.
•
Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if
yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA
DDC) monitor found" message?
●
Have you installed the
display driver?
•
Be sure to install the display driver from the display
driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your
display. Or, you can also download the driver from
our web site: http://www.lge.com.
•
Make sure to check if the video card supports
Plug&Play function.
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Specifications W1942PE
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
& Weight
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Stand Base
Power cord
19 inches (48.1 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
Visible diagonal size: 48.1 cm
0.285*0.285 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. Analog : 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)
Digital : 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Digital (HDCP)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
DVI - D Connector (Digital)
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm), Digital
Max Analog : VESA 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz
Digital : VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
Recommend VESA 1440 x 900 @60 Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode
: 22W(Typ.)
Sleep Mode ≤0.3 W
Off Mode ≤0.3 W
With Stand Without Stand
Width 44.84 cm / 20.30 inches 44.84 cm / 20.30 inches
Height 40.14 cm / 15.80 inches 30.06 cm / 11.83 inches
51.14 cm / 20.13 inches
Depth 24.16 cm / 9.51 inches 5.84 cm / 2.29 inches
Net 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
Tilt -6˚~ 17˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing
Attached ( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type
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Specifications
Preset Modes (Resolution)
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
*15
**16
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
1152 x 870
1152 x 900
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1440 x 900
1440 x 900
1440 x 900
31.469
31.468
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
49.725
48.363
60.123
68.681
61.805
63.981
79.976
55.500
55.935
70.635
70
70
60
75
60
75
75
60
75
75
65
60
75
60
60
75
*Recommend Mode
**Only Analog Mode
W1942PE
Indicator
On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode
blue
amber
Off
LED Color
MODE
A22
Installing the Wall mount plate
This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or
the interchange device.
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.
2.Separate the stand after firstly separating 4 screws by using a driver as figure.
3.
Install the Wall mount plate.
Wall mount plate(Separate purchase)
This is stand-type or wall mount type and is
connectable with Wall mount plate.
Please refer to the installation guide for more
details, which is provided when Wall mount
plate is purchased.
Kensington Security Slot
Connected to a locking cable that can be
purchased separately at most computer stores.
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