LG E2442VA, E2742VA User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LED LCD MONITOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

LED LCD MONITOR MODEL

E2342V
E2442V
E2742V

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-

ING

3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
6 Setting up the Monitor set
6 - Attaching the Stand
6 - Detaching the Stand
7 - Mounting on a table
8 - Mounting on a wall

10 USING THE MONITOR SET

10 Connecting to a PC
10 - D-SUB connection
10 - DVI-D connection
10 - HDMI connection

19 MODE Setting

20 TROUBLESHOOTING

22 SPECIFICATIONS

22 E2342V
23 E2442V

24 E2742V
25 Preset Modes (Resolution)

25 Indicator

12 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

12 Accessing The Main Menus
13 Customizing Settings
13 - Menu Settings
14 - PICTURE
15 - COLOR
16 - DISPLAY
16 - VOLUME
17 - OTHERS
18

SUPER ENERGY SAVING

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

CD(Owner's Manual) /

Card

D-SUB Cable

DVI-D Cable

(This cable is not included in all

countries.)

Power Cord AC-DC Adapter

Stand Base

Stand Body

Stand Body

AC-DC adapter

(Depending on the country)

or

(Depending on the country)

( E2342V /E2442V )

( E2742V )

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local
dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product
and accessories.

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CAUTION

Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.

y

Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.

y

NOTE

The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

y

Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade

y

of product functions.

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MENU /

/

INPUT /

EXIT

MODE /

AUTO /

MENU /

/

INPUT /

EXIT

MODE /

AUTO /

DC-IN

/

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Parts and buttons

Power Indicator

Lighting On: Turned on

y

Lighting Off: Turned off

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(Power Button)

Button (See p.12)

Connection panel (See p.10)

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Stand Base

3

2

Stand Base

2

3

Stand Body

Stand Body

5

Setting up the Monitor set

Attaching the Stand

Place the Monitor set with the screen side

1

down on a flat and cushioned surface.

CAUTION

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.

2

E2342V/E2442V

Attach the Stand body and then attach the Stand

Base,then tighten the screw to the right with a
Coin.

E2742V

Use two screw to assemble the Stand Body and
back cover, attach the stand base and then
tighten the screw to the right with a Coin.

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Stand Base

1

2

3

Stand Body

Stand Base

2

3

Stand Body

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Detaching the Stand

Place the Monitor set with the screen side

1

down on a flat and cushioned surface.

2

E2342V/E2442V

Turn the screw to the left with a Coin, and then

pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body,
then pull out the
set .

Stand Body

from the Monitor

E2742V

Turn the screw to the left with a Coin, and then
pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body.

Remove 2 screws and pull out the Stand Body
from the Monitor set.

This illustration depicts the general model of

y

connection. Your monitor may differ from the
items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding

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only the stand base. The product may fall
and get damaged or injure your foot.

CAUTION

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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Cable holder

电源输入/

DC-IN

/

Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright

1

position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall

for proper ventilation.

Connect the AC-DC adapter and Power Cord

2

to wall outlet

Press (Power) button on the bottom switch

3

panel to turn the power on.

CAUTION

Unplug the power cord before moving the
Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.

Using the cable holder

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When you adjust the angle, do not hold the
bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on
the following illustration, as may injure your
fingers.

Do not touch or press the screen when
adjusting the angle of the monitor.

WARNING

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Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is
located at the back of the Monitor set. For more
information of installation and using, refer to the
manual supplied with the Kensington security
system or visit

Connect the Kensington security system cable
between the Monitor set and a table.

http://www.kensington.com

.

Do not hold this set like below picture.
Monitor screen can detach from stand base
and injure your body.

NOTE

Tilt from +20 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.

20- 5

NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional.
You can obtain it from most electronics stores.

Front Rear

Model

E2342V

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75
Standard screw

M4

Number of screws

4

100 x 100

E2442V
E2742V

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm
on each side and from the wall. Detailed
instructions are available from your dealer, see the
optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.

10 cm

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall,
attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to
the back of the set.
When you install the Monitor set using a wall
mounting interface (optional parts), attach it
carefully so it will not drop.

Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface

1

in accordance with VESA Standards.

If you use screw longer than standard, the

2

monitor might be damaged internally.

If you use improper screw, the product might be

3

damaged and drop from mounted position. In
this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for
it.

VESA compatible.

4

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

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move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise
electric shock may occur.
If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or

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slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
injury.
Use only an authorized LG wall mount

y

and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
Do not over tighten the screws as this may

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cause damage to the Monitor set and void
your warranty.
Use only screws and wall mounts that

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meet the VESA standard. Any damages
or injuries by misuse or using an improper
accessory are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

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standard screw specifications.
The wall mount kit will include an installation

y

manual and necessary parts.
The wall mount bracket is optional. You can

y

obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
The length of screws may differ depending

y

on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
For more information, refer to the

y

instructions supplied with the wall mount.

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Please use VESA standard as below.

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784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

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* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm
* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x
Length 10 mm

787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

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* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

DC-IN

/

DC-IN

/

DC-IN

/

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USING THE MONITOR SET

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USING THE MONITOR SET

Connecting to a PC

DVI-D connection

Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.

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*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected
device that users connect to a PC and turn
on, without device configuration or user
intervention.

D-SUB connection

Transmits analog video from your PC to the
Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set
with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as
shown in the following illustrations.

Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to
the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor
set with a DVI cable as shown in the following
illustrations.

HDMI connection

Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC or A/V to the Monitor set. Connect the PC
or A/V and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as
shown in the following illustrations.

NOTE

When using a D-Sub signal input cable

y

connector for Macintosh

Mac adapter

y

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

If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility

y

problem.

USING THE MONITOR SET

INPUT / EXIT

MODE /

AUTO /

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CAUTION

Self Image Setting Function

Press the power button on the bottom panel to
turn the power on. When monitor power is turned

Connect the signal

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input cable and tighten

on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed
automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode)

it by turning the screws
clockwise.
Do not press the screen with your finger for

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a long time as this may result in temporary
distortion on the screen.
Avoid displaying a fixed image on the

y

screen for a long period of time to prevent
image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.

NOTE NOTE

When you want to use two PC in our Monitor,

y

please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/
DVI-D/HDMI) respectively in Monitor set.
If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold,

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the screen may flicker. This is normal.
Some red, green, or blue spots may appear

y

on the screen. This is normal.

"Self Image Setting" Function.

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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.(Only
supported in Analog Mode)

‘AUTO’ Function.

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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 function button to improve resolution.
(Only supported in Analog Mode)

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Monitor set Buttons

MENU /

/

INPUT /

EXIT

MODE /

AUTO /

USING THE MONITOR SET

Button Description

Accesses the main menus.(See p.13)

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.

Use this button to enter CUSTOM,TEXT,PHOTO,CINEMA,GAME menus.(

See p.19)

When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR
SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode)

The best display mode 1920 x 1080

INPUT /

EXIT

You can choose the input signal.

• When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI/
HDMI) you want.

• When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is
D-SUB.

Exit the OSD(On Screen Display).

(Power Button)

Turns the power on or off.

Power Indicator The power indicator stays red if the display is running

properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power

indicator blinks red.

SUPER ENERGY SAVING)

Use this button to enter SUPER ENERGY SAVING menu.For
more information.(See p.18)

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MODE /

AUTO /

INPUT

EXIT

MENU /

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set .

1

Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.

2

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

3

Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.

EXIT

OVERSCAN

OFF

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Customizing Settings

Menu Settings

Press button on the bottom of the Monitor set to

1

2
3

4

Each option is explained below.

BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
WIDE/ORIGINAL

RESET

MENU

display

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Settheoptionsbypressingthe◄or►or▼buttons.

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the

MENU OSD.

Select the " " button to enter the more option

NEXT MENU

settings.

Select to leave the OSD menu.

EXIT

To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use

the up arrow ( ) button.

Menu Description

Analog Digital

● ●

● ●

● ●

● ●

HDMI

●

To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen.

●

WIDE

Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.

●

ORIGINAL

Change the input image signal ratio to original.
* This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor
set ratio (16:9).

Restore all factory default settings .

●

MENU

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST
WIDE / ORIGINAL
RESET

R

MENU

NEXT MENU PICTURE

＞

SHARPNESS

A

B

BLACK LEVEL

WIDE

NO

NEXT MENU

＞

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EXIT

HIGN

Press the , buttons to reset immediately.

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MENU-->NEXT MENU

PICTURE

COLOR

DISPLAY

VOLUME

OTHERS

Analog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input.

y

Digital: DVI-D(Digital signal) input.

y

HDMI: HDMI(Digital signal) input.

y

SHARPNESS

BLACK LEVEL

OVERSCAN

GAMMA
COLOR TEMP
HORIZONTAL

VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE

LANGUAGE
POWER INDICATOR
WHITE BALANCE ●

Analog Digital Description

HDMI

● ●

● ●

● To adjust the position of the screen

●

● ●

●

To adjust the clearness of the screen .

To set offset level

●

●

To improve the clarity and stability of the screen.

●

To customize the color of the screen

To improve the clarity and stability of the screen

●

To adjust the volume

●

To customize the screen status for a user's operating
environment