LG C15LA Users manual

User’s Guide

505E

505G

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.

Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.

See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your

dealer when you require service.

Announcement

NOTE: This equipment 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 energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee tha

t interference will not

occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the inter ference by one or more of the following measures:

-

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-

-

Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV

INTERFERENCE

CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.

SUCH MODIFICATIONS

COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPER

ATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Important Precautions

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical shock or fire
hazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards
incorporated in this monitor, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use, and servicing. Keep it in an accessible place for future
reference.

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 disconnect device. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.

Operate the monitor only from a power source indicated in the specifications of
this manual or listed on the monitor. 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.

Hands must be dry when holding the power plug to avoid an electric shock.

Do not damage the power cord by disassembling, bending, pulling or heating up.
It can cause fire or electric shock.

Make sure to completely insert the power plug. Insecure connections can cause
fire.

Do not Open the Monitor.

There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages 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.

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Important Precautions

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 voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this monitor.
During a lightning storm or when the monitor is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Do not bring magnetic devices such as magnets or motors near the picture
tube.

On Installation

Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place
the monitor where the power cord is subject to damage.

Do not use this monitor near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Monitors 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 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.
Do not install the monitor in a dusty area. It can cause fire.

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 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.

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Connecting the Monitor

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 stand

1. 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
items shown in the picture.

Slot

Hook

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Latch

Hook

Connecting the Monitor

Using the Computer

1. Connect the signal cable. When mated, tighten the thumbscrews 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.

Wall-outlet type*

PC-outlet type*

Power Cord

PC

Signal Cable

Attached Type

Detached Type

*

*

Varies according to model.

*

MAC

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.

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Control Panel Functions

MENU

SELECT

Front Panel Controls

Control Function

Power Button

Power (DPMS)
Indicator

MENU Button

Buttons

SELECT Button

Use this button to turn the monitor on or off.

This Indicator lights up green when the monitor
operates normally. If the monitor is in DPM
(Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes
to amber.

Use this button to enter or exit the on screen
display.

Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in
the on screen display.

Use this button to enter a selection in the on
screen display.

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On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment

Screen Adjustment

Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of
the monitor is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A
short example is quick and easy 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.

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:

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 SELECT Button.

Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT Button.

Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.

Icon Main menu Icon Main menu

Contrast
Brightness
H Position
H Size
V Position
V Size

*

Tilt
Pincushion
Pin Balance
Parallelogram
Trapezoid
Top Corner

: Adjustable

NOTE

The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A7~A10).

*

Bottom Corner
H Corner
H Moire
V Moire
COLOR 9300

Recall
Reset
Language
OSD Time
Video Level

U

Degauss
Information

*

Exit

*

6500

K

RGB

* This function is available for designated models only.

*

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

1024X768/75Hz

CONTRAST

50

U

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.

Icon Sub menu Description

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

CONTRAST

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

BRIGHTNESS

To move image left and right.

H POSITION

To adjust image width.

H SIZE

To move image up and down.

V POSITION

To adjust image height.

V SIZE

To correct image rotation.

TILT

*

To correct a concave or convex bowing of the

PINCUSHION

PIN BALANCE

PARALLELOGRAM

TRAPEZOID

image.

To correct the balance of both sides bowing.

To correctly adjust the skew of the image.

To correct geometric distortion.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

K

RGB

1024X768/75Hz

BOTTOM CORNER

50

U

Icon Sub menu Description

To correct an irregular distortion of the displayed

TOP CORNER

BOTTOM CORNER

H CORNER *

H MOIRE

V MOIRE

*

*

image.

To correct an irregular distortion of the displayed
image.

To correct an irregular distortion of the displayed
image.

This item allows you to reduce the degree of moire.
(Moire is caused by interference Horizontal Scan
Line with the periodical dot screen). It is normally
OFF(H:0/V:0).
The moire adjustments may affect the focus of the
screen.
Moire adjustments may shake slightly while the
moire reduction function is on.

COLOR

RECALL

9300

6500

•

OK

•

CANCEL

Slightly bluish white.

Slightly reddish white.

Select the screen temperature which you prefer
among reddish or bluish or any color in between.

Set your own color levels.

You can use this function to reload the modified parameters
for screen display operation, as specified by the user after
purchase: Position, Size, Side Pincushion, Side Pincushion
Balance, Parallelogram, Trapezoid, Top Corner, Bottom
Corner (These recalled options may differ depending on the
mode selected: Preset, User, or New).
If you don’t want to recall the monitor to these
modified settings, use the button to select
CANCEL and then press the SELECT button.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

U

1024X768/75Hz

50

BOTTOM CORNER

U

Icon Sub menu Description

•

RESET

LANGUAGE

OK

•

CANCEL

Return to all factory default settings except "LANGUAGE":
Brightness, Contrast, Tilt, Color 9300, Video Level, OSD
Time, Moire (These reset options may differ depending on
the mode selected: 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 control names
are displayed.
OSD Menus are available in 12 languages: English,
German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish,
Portuguese, Korean, Chinese , Russian and Polish.

OSD TIME

VIDEO LEVEL

DEGAUSS

INFORMATION

EXIT *

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 60

•

0.7V

•

1.0V

• PRESET MODE

• USER MODE

Set the OSD time, i.e. the length of time a menu
will remain on-screen before it shuts off
automatically. Adjust the time to 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60
seconds.

This item is used to select the monitor's input signal
level. The normal level used for most PCs is 0.7V.
If the screen becomes suddenly washed-out or
blurred, please select 1.0V and try again.

To manually demagnetize the screen to avoid
showing incorrect images or colors.

To inform users of preset and user mode data.

To exit from current OSD menu.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears

Is the power cord of the
monitor connected?

Is the power indicator light
on?

Is the power on and the

power indicator green?

Is the power indicator
amber?

Do you see an "OUT OF

FREQUENCY" message
on the screen?

Do you see a "SELF

DIAGNOSITICS" message
on the screen?

The screen is flickering.

Is the vertical frequency
less than 70Hz or is your
monitor set to the
interlaced mode?

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, try 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 'Specifications' 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.

Set the vertical frequency to 72Hz or higher, and
consult the video card user manual for instructions on
converting to a non-interlaced mode.
(You can set this option under the Display icon of the
Control Panel.)

Do you have any
magnetic material such
as adapter, or high­voltage line near to your
monitor?

Do you hear a "~ding"
sound while the monitor
is flickering?

Remove magnetic sources, such as power
adapters, speakers, or high-voltage lines, away from
the monitor.

Use the normal degaussing function. This function
clears the screen and reduces any screen blur that
may occur due to the surrounding magnetic field. The
screen may flicker for about 5 seconds, accompanied
by a "~ding" sound.

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Troubleshooting

The screen color is not normal.

Do you see basic

discoloration (16 colors)?

Is the screen color unstable
or monochrome?

Do you see black dots on

the screen?

Do you see a partial

blurring on the screen?

Set the color depth to 256 colors or higher: use 'Control

Panel' 'Display' 'Settings' 'Color Palette'

Check the connection of the signal cable. Or pull out the

video card of the PC and insert it again.

This is due to a small amount of foreign or abnormally

florescent material that became fastened 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
immediate vicinity and use the DEGAUSS icon on the
screen adjustment menu to fix the screen.

I see an after-image on the screen.

Do you see the after-image

even when you turn off
the monitor?

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 screen.

Do you see the wave

directly 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.

Have you installed the monitor driver?

Have you installed the

monitor driver?

Be sure to install the monitor driver from the monitor
driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your monitor. Or,
you can also download the driver from our web site:
http://www.lge.com.

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Specifications

Picture Tube

Sync Input

Video Input
Resolution

Plug&Play

Power
Consumption

Dimensions

&Weight
(with tilt/ swivel

stand)

Power Input
Environmental

Conditions

Tilt/Swivel Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
Regulations

15 inches (14.0 inches viewable)
90 degree deflection

0.28mm dot pitch
505E : AGAS(Anti-Glare Anti-Static) coating

Horizontal Freq. 30 - 54kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 50 - 120Hz (Automatic)

Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector

Input Form
Max VESA 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Recommend VESA 800 x 600 @85Hz

DDC 2B

Normal

Stand-by/Suspend
DPM Off ≤ 5W

Width 35.6 cm / 14.0 inches
Height 37.1 cm / 14.6 inches
Depth 38.0 cm / 15.0 inches

Net 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs)

AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A

Operating Conditions

Temperature 0˚C to 40 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 90 % non-Condensing

Storage Conditions

Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing

Attached( ), Detached ( O )
Attached( O ), Detached ( )
Wall-out type or PC-outlet type
505E:MPRII
505G:Non MPR

Separate, RGB Analog, 0.7Vp-p/75 ohm, Positive

63W

≤ 15W

NOTE

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Specifications

Preset Modes (Resolution)

Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)

1
2
3
4

VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA

640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600

1024 x 768

31.47

37.50

53.68

48.16

60
75
85
60

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