LG FB915B Users manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.

Color Monitor

915FTplus

User’s Guide

915FT plus Monitor

User’s Guide

Notice

LG Electronics Inc.

Trademark Acknowledgments

LG is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc. IBM is a registered trademark and VGA is a trademark of

International Business Machines Corporation.

Introduction

Installation

Operation

T echnical Information

Appendix

Table of Contents

Introduction Important Precautions

Connecting the Monitor Making use of USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Location and Function of Controls Control Panel Function On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

Energy Saving Design Low Radiation Compliance (MPR II) and DDC (Display Data Channel) Video Memory Modes Troubleshooting Service Specifications

Communications Regulation Information Environmental Labelling of Personal Computers

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Introduction

Features

Monitor Registration

The model and serial numbers are found on the rear of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.

Date of Purchase : Dealer Purchased From

: Dealer Address : Dealer Phone No. : Model No. : Serial No. :

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a high resolution monitor. It will give you high resolution performance and convenient reliable operation in a variety of video operating modes.

The monitor is a 19 inches (18.0 inches viewable ) intelligent, microprocessor based monitor compatible with most analog RGB (Red, Green, Blue) display standards, including IBM PC®, PS/2®, Apple®, Macintosh®, Centris®, Quadra®, and Macintosh II family.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports at the back of the monitor are prepared for the USB cable and hub. You can easily and flexibly connect USBdesigned devices-such as a mouse, keyboard or printer- to the monitor for true Plug and Play function.

The monitor provides crisp text and vivid color graphics with VGA, SVGA, XGA, and VESA Ergonomic modes (non-interlaced), and most Macintosh compatible color video cards when used with the appropriate adaptor. The monitor's wide compatibility makes it possible to upgrade video cards or software without purchasing a new monitor.

Digitally controlled auto-scanning is done with the micro-processor for horizontal scan frequencies between 30 and 107kHz, and vertical scan frequencies between 50-200Hz. The microprocessor-based intelligence allows the monitor to operate in each frequency mode with the precision of a fixed frequency monitor.

We accomplished to adapt the advanced design and technology to the monitor. Soft touch buttons on the front panel are simple and allow you to conveniently adjust a variety of image controls. The absolute flat screen and screen surface treatment eliminate distracting glares.

This monitor is capable of producing a maximum horizontal resolution of 1600 dots and a maximum vertical resolution of 1200 lines. It is well suited for CAD work and sophisticated windowing environments.

For low cost of monitor operation, this monitor is certified as meeting the EPA Energy Star requirements, and utilizes the VESA Display Power Management Signalling (DPMS) protocol for power saving during nonuse periods.

Operation

Introduction

On Safety

Important Precautions

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety, but impr oper use can r esult in potential electrical shock or fire hazard. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this monitor, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and servicing. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked directly on your monitor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Operation

Introduction

On Installation

On Cleaning

On Repacking

Important Precautions

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.

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.

Unplug the monitor before cleaning the face of the picture tube. Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the picture tube because overspray may cause electrical shock.

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.

Installation

Connection to any IBM

VGA PC compatible

system

Connecting the Monitor

Figure 1 shows the signal cable connections from the monitor to the Video Graphics Array (VGA) port typical in an IBM PC or PC compatible. This also applies to any graphics video card for PC-CAD or workstation that has a 15 pin high density (3 row) d-Sub connector.

1. Power off both the monitor and PC.

2. Connect the 15 pin VGA connector of the supplied signal cable to the

output VGA video connector on the PC and the matching input connector on the rear of the monitor. The connectors will mate only one way. If you cannot attach the cable easily, turn the connector upside down and try again. When mated, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.

3. Power ON the PC, then the monitor.

4. If you see the NO SIGNAL message, check the signal cable and

connectors.

5. After using the system, power OFF the monitor, then the PC.

Figure 1.

Power Cord

Signal Cable

D-15P

Installation

Connecting to an Apple

Macintosh PC

Connecting the Monitor

Figure 2 shows the connection to an Apple Macintosh, using a separately purchased adapter.

1. Power OFF both the monitor and the PC.

2. Locate the appropriate MAC to VGA adapter block at your local

computer store. This adapter changes the high density 3 row 15 pin VGA connector to the correct 15 pin 2 row connection to mate with your MAC. Attach the other end of the signal cable to the side of the adapter block with 3 rows.

3. Connect the attached adapter block/signal cable to the video output on

your MAC.

4. Power ON the PC, then the monitor.

5. If you see the NO SIGNAL message, check the signal cable and

connectors.

6. After using the system, power OFF the monitor, then the PC.

Figure 2.

MAC6MAC6

Power Cord

Signal Cable

D-15P

Adapter 15P

Installation

The Other T ypes of V ideo

Cards with BNC

Connectors

* HD : Horizontal Drive

VD : Vertical Drive

COMP : Composite

Connecting the Monitor

Notes on using the BNC connectors with other types of video cards. Follow the example that fits your needs.

1. In case of composite sync on green video signal(Sync On Green):

Connect R,G and B video signals to BNC receptacles on the back of the monitor, respectively.

2. In case of external composite sync signal:

Connect R, G and B video signals and Composite sync signal to BNC receptacles on rear panel, respectively.

3. In case of separate horizontal and vertical sync signals:

Connect R, G and B video signals and horizontal and vertical sync signals to BNC receptacles on rear panel respectively.

NOTE

This package does not have BNC Connectors but you can purchase it at your local computer store. This monitor will not support the DDC function, if you are using the 5 BNC connectors with other types of video cards.

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D-SUB

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D-SUB

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