LG IPS226V-PN User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

LCD MONITOR

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

LCD MONITOR MODEL

IPS226V
IPS236V

www.lg.com

Important Precautions

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.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from
the AC power source even if the unit is turned off.

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.

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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.

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.

Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen.

Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to move. If you
drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact
an authorized the service center for repair.

Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display
asthe bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.

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Important Precautions

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.

When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft

cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other
liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur. (Do not use
chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners or alcohol)

Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the front frame;

wipe in one direction only. Too much moisture may cause staining.

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.

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Accessories

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Please make sure the following items are included with your
monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

User's Guide/Cards

Power Cord AC-DC adapter

(Depending on the country)

DVI-D Signal Cable

(This feature is not available in

all countries.)

15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable

(To set it up, this signal cable may

be attached to this product before

shipping out.)

Or

AC-DC adapter

(Depending on the country)

Screws

NOTE

This accessories may look different from those shown here.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI-D cable) with ferrite
cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

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Connecting the Display

Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.

Connecting and Disassembling the stand

1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.

2. Use a coin on the back of the stand base and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.

3. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side.

4. When you desire to disintegrate the monitor from the stand base, use a coin to turn the

screw counterclockwise.

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.

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Connecting the Display

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

After installation, adjust the angle as shown below.

* With stand base

Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.

Tilt Range : -5˚ to 15˚

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

When adjusting the angle of the screen, do
not put your finger(s) in between the head of
the monitor and the stand body. You can
hurt your finger(s).

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.

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Connecting the Display

Connecting with the PC

1. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer

system, and other attached devices is turned off.

2.

Connect signal input cable and power cord in order, then tighten the screw
of the signal cable.

A

Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable

B

Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable
Connect HDMI Cable

C

AV equipment

(Set-Top Box, DVD, Video,
Video Game Console)

* HDMI is optimized on the AV equipment.
* Not supported PC

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2

Headphone/Earphone Input

Connect the signal
input cable and tighten
it up by turning in the
direction of the arrow
as shown in the figure.

Wall-outlet type

OR

Wall-outlet type

When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector
for Macintosh

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.

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Connecting the Display

Connecting with the PC

3. Press the power button on the front panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is

turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.

(Only Analog Mode)

Power Button

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’ 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 function button to improve resolution.

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Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

MENU Button

SMART+ Button

MODE Button

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 ORIGINAL RATIO, DUAL
WEB,CINEMA MODE menus.
For more information, refer to page 19~20.

For more information, refer to page 21~22.

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