LG FB790GD Users manual

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APPENDIX G :

USER’S MANUAL

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.

3.

Insert the hooks into slots.

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

Latch

Hook

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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.

Power Cord	Signal Cable
	Digital signal	Analog signal
	- DVI*	D-sub*

* * Varies according to model.

Wall-outlet type

PC-outlet type*

PC

MAC

Mac adapter

	For	use, a separate plug adapter is needed to
	change	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

Front Panel Controls

DIGITAL

The Contrast and Brightness functions are also available in the

On Screen Display (OSD) menu.

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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:

Case 1

Case 2

Press the MENU (or OSD) 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 (or SET) Button.

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

Accept the changes by pressing the SELECT (or SET) Button.

Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU (or OSD) 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.

Main menu	Sub menu	A D	Reference
			To adjust the brightness and
BRIGHTNESS/	Contrast		contrast of the screen
CONTRAST
	V Position		To adjust the position of the
POSITION	H Position		screen
	V Size		To adjust the size of the screen
SIZE	H Size
	Tilt		To adjust the shape of the screen
SHAPE	Side Pincushion
	S Pincushion
	Parallelogram
	Trapezoid
	H Corner
	Top Corner
	Bottom Corner
	PRESET 6500K		customize the color of the
COLOR	9300K		screen
	Temp
	R/G/B(User Color)
	COLOR HUE
	SATURATION
	FLESH TONE
	RECALL COLOR
	Video Level		To customize the screen status
SETUP	Language		for a user's operating environment
	OSD Time
	INPUT SIGNAL
		A : Analog Input
		D : Digital Input

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

Main menu	Sub menu	A D	Reference
	Degauss
	Recall		To improve the clarity and
SPECIAL	Reset		stability of the screen
	Moire H Moire

V Moire

Convergence

Purity

A : Analog Input

D : Digital Input

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

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.

NOTE

The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A12).

To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

Brightness

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

Contrast

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

To adjust the position of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

Vertical Position

To move image up and down.

Horizontal Position

To move image left and right.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

To adjust the size of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

Vertical Size

To adjust image height.

Horizontal Size

To adjust image width.

To adjust the shape of the screen

OSD Adjust

* This function is available for designated models only.

Description

Tilt

To correct image rotation.

Side Pincushion

To correct a concave or convex bowing of the image.

Side Pincushion Balance

To correct the balance of both sides bowing.

Parallelogram

To correctly adjust the skew of the image.

Trapezoid

To correct geometric distortion.

H Corner*

Top Corner*

Bottom Corner*

To correct an irregular distortion of the displayed image.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

To customize the color of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

PRESET	6500K/ 9300K
	Select the screen color.
	• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
	• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
TEMP	Select the screen temperature which you
	prefer among reddish or bluish or any color
	in between.
RED	Set your own color levels.
GREEN
BLUE
COLOR HUE	Select the display screen hue which you prefer.
	The factory preset value is 50.
SATURATION	Select the display screen saturation which you	prefer.
	The factory preset value is 50.
FLESH TONE	Select the display screen flesh tone which you prefer.
	The factory preset value is 50.
RECALL COLOR	Recall all screen color hue,saturation and flesh
	tone from user selected to the factory preset value.
	(Each factory preset value is 50)

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

OSD Adjust

Description

INPUT SIGNAL

INPUT SIGNAL

VIDEO LEVEL

LANGUAGE

OSD TIME

INPUT SIGNAL

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 washedout or blurred, please select 1.0V and try again.

To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.

OSD Menus are available in 11 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese and Russian.

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.

Select the input signal(ANALOG or DIGITAL). You can easily select the display screen of each Computer's when you connect two computers to this monitor simultaneously.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

To improve the clarity and stability of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

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

RECALL 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, Trapezoid (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 (or SET) button.

RESET Return to all factory default settings

If you don’t want to reset the monitor, use the button to select CANCEL and then

press the SELECT (or SET) button.

MOIRE 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.

CONVER- This is to adjust the alignment of red

GENCE* and blue fields.

PURITY* Use to adjust the purity on the screen if the color appears uneven.

* This function is available for designated models only.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears

	Isthepowercordofthe	Checkandseeifthepowercordisconnectedproperlyto
	monitorconnected?	thepoweroutlet.
	Isthepowerindicatorlight	PressthePowerbutton.
	on?
	Isthepoweronandthe	Adjustthebrightnessandthecontrast.
	powerindicatorgreen?
	Isthepowerindicator	Ifthemonitorisinpowersavingmode,trymovingthe
	amber?	mouseorpressinganykeyonthekeyboardtobringup
		thescreen.
		Pressthedigitalselectbutton.
	Doyouseean"OUTOF	ThismessageappearswhenthesignalfromthePC
		(videocard)isoutofhorizontalorverticalfrequency
	FREQUENCY"message
		rangeofthemonitor.Seethe'Specifications'sectionof
	onthescreen?
		thismanualandconfigureyourmonitoragain.
	Doyouseea	Thismessageappearswhenthesignalcablebetween
		yourPCandyourmonitorisnotconnected.Checkthe
	"NOSIGNAL"message	signalcableandtryagain.
	onthescreen?	Orpressthe"Digital"buttontochooseanotherinput
		signal.

The screen is flickering.

Is the vertical frequency	Set the vertical frequency to 72Hz or higher, and
less than 70Hz or is your	consult the video card user manual for instructions on
monitor set to the	converting to a non-interlaced mode.
interlaced mode?	(You can set this option under the Display icon of the
	Control Panel.)
Do you have any	Remove magnetic sources, such as power
magnetic material such	adapters, speakers, or high-voltage lines, away from
as adapter, or high-	the monitor.
voltage line near to your
monitor?
Do you hear a "~ding"	Use the normal degaussing function. This function
sound while the monitor	clears the screen and reduces any screen blur that
is flickering?	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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