LG Electronics USA W1954SV LCD Monitor User Manual W2600V ENG

LG Electronics USA LCD Monitor W2600V ENG

Use 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.
W1954S
Users 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
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.
A3
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.
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 soft cloth.
2.Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the correct direction.
3.Tie down the base lock to perpendicularity direction.
4.Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face
the front side
Stand Body
Stand Base
A4
Connecting the Display
Disassembling the stand
1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat
surface.
3. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction.
2. Place the monitor face down on
the cushion or soft cloth.
If you can't release the stand base even the locking rib is at a release position,
Please push the indicated rib down and retry it.
4.
Pull out the stand to remove.
A5
Connecting the Display
15
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: -5˚~15˚
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.
A6
Connecting the Display
Wall-outlet type
Power Cord
Analog signal
D-sub
PC-outlet type
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.
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.
Using the Computer
1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map
form to .
12
A
B
Connect D-sub Cable (PC)
Connect D-sub Cable (Mac)
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.
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.
Control Function
A7
Control Panel Functions
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display.
Use this button to enter EZ ZOOMING, 4:3 IN WIDE,
PHOTO EFFECT, items, for more information, refer to
page A16-A17.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so
that these settings are not inadvertently changed. To lock the
OSD settings, press and hold the MENU button for several
seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" appears.
You can unlock the OSD settings at any time by
pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The
message "OSD UNLOCKED" appears.
Front Panel Controls
123568
7
4
Button
Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE,AUTO
BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE SENSOR items,
for more information,refer to page A15.
Button
A8
Control Panel Functions
This Indicator lights up as red when the display is
operating normally(On Mode). If the display is in
Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color
changes to flicker.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to select an icon in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO/SET
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO/SET button prior to 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:
W1954S : 1440 x 900
This is lens for light sensor sletect outside luminance,
when setting AUTO BRIGHT ON.
Light sensor
Buttons
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
For more information, refer to page A18.
Button
()
Control Function
A9
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 / Buttonsto adjust the image to the desired level. Use the
AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.
Push the MENU Buttononce to return to the main menu to select another
function. Push the MENU Buttontwice to exit from the OSD.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.
A10
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A10~A18 ).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
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GAUSSIAN BLUR
SEPIA
MONOCHROME
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a
nd gamma of the screen
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o adjust the position of the
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creen
V
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PHA
S
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LAN
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a
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4:3 IN WIDE To adjust the image size
To adjust the resolution
To focus on the moving picture selected
To control screen brightness automatically
To mind user using time
To control touch key distance
To control smart key menu
EZ ZOOMING
Main menu Sub-menu AReference
CIMEMA MODE
AUOT BRIGHT
TIME CONTROL
LIVE SENSOR
SMART
Sub-menus
A11
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.
Menu Name
Icons
Main Menu
Button Tip
100
70
MENU : Exit
: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
A12
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 high contrast images.
100
70
PICTURE
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
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
A13
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.
TRACKING
90
6
TRACKING
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
Press the , buttons to reset immediately.
A14
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
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.
SETUP
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
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.
SETUP
MENU : Exit
: Adjust
: Adjust
SET : Select another sub-menu
RTC
If you set ON, you enable the Response
Time Control function.
If you set OFF, you disenable the
Response Time Control function.
A15
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the smart button on the right bottom of the
monitor.
Main menu Sub menu Description
CINEMA MODE It focuses better on the moving picture in
selected area.
*This function is operated only if the
fortmanager is installed to pc.
If select on,it automatically controls the
brightness of display to best suit the
surrounding working environment,providing
the optimal viewing condition and maximized
user convenience.
If select off,auto brightness is off.
Remind user using time by showing alarm
OSD and flickering power LED.
Selection:OFF/1HOUR/2HOUR
This function turns on the button LED for
pushing comfortable.When detect the
presence of users hand before touch it.
To adjust AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,
LIVE SENSOR.
If select ON it turns on AUTO BRIGHT,LIVE
SENSOR and makes time CONTROL to 1HOUR.
If select off,it turns off those.
If set AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE
SENSER directly,this setting is changed to
USER automatically.
AUTO BRIGHT
SMART
LIVE SENSOR
TIME CONTROL
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
AUTO
BRIGHT
OFF
LIVE
SENSOR
SMART
TIME
CONTROL
CINEMA
MODE
ALL
ALL
OFF
CINEMA
MODE
SMART
ALL
ALL
LIVE
SENSOR
OFF
TIME
CONTROL
AUTO
BRIGHT
OFF
A16A16
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
EZ ZOOMING
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the FUN button on the right bottom of the
monitor.
EZ Zoom lowers the displays resolution in
single-step increments. Depressing the button
once lowers the resolution by one step; while a
second button-press returns the resolution to
the original display settings.
*This function is operated only if the
forteManager is installed to PC.
4:3 IN WIDE To select the image size of the screen.
WIDE: Switch to full screen mode according to
input image signal.
4 : 3: Change the image signal ratio into 4:3.
WIDE 4:3
A17
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
PHOTO EFFECT
- NORMAL:
The PhotoEffect function is disabled.
- GAUSSIAN BLUR:
This option is to add the effect to the screen
that the dark and sharp image becomes
brighter and more blurred.
- SEPIA:
This option changes the screen to be Sepia
tone. The Sepia tone is brown color tone.
- MONOCHROME:
This option changed the screen to be Gray
tone. The screen is displayed by white, black,
gray.
A18
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Icons
Menu Name
Sub-menu Name
Main menu Sub menu Description
0
0
MOVIE
INTERNET
NORMAL
DEMO
0
0
0
0
USER
0
0
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right bottom of
the monitor.
INTERNET
: For text images (Word processing etc.)
0
0
MOVIE
: For animation images in videos or movies
This is under normal operating conditions.
This is just for advertising to customer in the
shops. Its 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 ACE or RCM.
You can save or restore the adjusted value even
when using a different environment.
...
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
A19
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 indicator
light on?
Is the power indicator
flickering?
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.
Press the Power button.
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 UNLOCKEDwill appear.
Do you see OSD
LOCKED when you
push MENU button?
A20A20
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.
A21
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.
Troubleshooting
Have you installed the display driver?
Have you installed
the display driver?
Do you see an
"Unrecognized monitor,
Plug&Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found"
message?
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.
A22A22
Specifications W1954S
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. 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm)
Max VESA 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz
Recommend VESA 1440 x 900 @60 Hz
DDC 2AB
On Mode : 36W(Typ.)
Sleep Mode 1 W
Off Mode 1 W
With Stand Without Stand
Width 45.05 cm / 17.73 inches 45.05 cm / 17.73 inches
Height 38.09 cm / 14.99 inches 32.68 cm / 12.86 inches
Depth 18.30 cm / 7.20 inches 6.00 cm / 2.36 inches
Net 3.33 kg (7.34 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~ 15˚
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 or PC-outlet type
A23
Specifications
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
Indicator
On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode
Red
Flicker
Off
LED Color
MODE
Preset Modes (Resolution)
* Recommend Mode
19 inch monitor
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