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User’s Guide
L1718S
LCD Computer Monitor
Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using this product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.
Have the model and serial number ready when calling for support.
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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 display, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use, and servicing.
On Safety
Only use the power cord supplied with the unit. The power cord used must have
an equivalent certification by the applicable national standards as the original.
If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact customer service or the
nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the
power outlet used is easily accessible.
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.
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.
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.
During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
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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 LCD Screen with anything hard as this may scratch, mar,
or damage the LCD Screen 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's 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.
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.
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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Connecting the Display
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Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downwardon a soft cloth.
2. Assemble the Stand Body into the product in the correct direction as shown in the picture.
Make sure you push it until you hear it “click”.
3. Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the correct direction.
4. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side
Important
Do not remove and re-install the stand frequently, it could damage the stand.
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
To remove the Stand:
1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface.
2. Place the monitor face down on
the cushion or soft cloth.
3. Hold the product as it follows and lift up the Stand slightly.
4. Change your hold on the product as it follows and turn the Stand Base in the arrow
direction until you hear a "click."
The Head part
The Stand
base part
5. Pull out the Stand to remove.
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Connecting the Display
To remove the Stand Base:
1.
Hold the body of the Stand as it follows.
3. Pull up the body of the Stand while
holding the Stand Base with the other
hand.
2. Press the four latches individually
toward each end.
4. The body of the Stand and the Stand
Base are successfully separated.
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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
1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : -5˚~20˚
Warning:
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.
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).
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Connecting the Display
1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer.
2. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to
the display.
1
2
Power Cord
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.
PC
PC
MAC
Signal Cable
Varies according to model.
Wall-outlet type
2
1
PC-outlet type
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.
4. Press button on the side switch panel to turn the power on.
When monitor power is turned on, the
Function' is executed automatically.
(Analog Mode Only)
NOTE
The 'Self Image Setting 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.
If you want to adjust the monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, push the ‘AUTO/SET’
button on the side panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ‘ Factory reset’ option on the OSD
adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes all the menu items except ‘Language’.
'Self Image Setting
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Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
Control Function
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.
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.
Side
Buttons
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
LightView hot key
DAY
NIGHT
This feature lets you easily select the best desired
image condition optimized to the environment
(ambient illumination, image types etc).
• DAY : Bright ambient illumination
• NIGHT : Dark ambient illumination
• TEXT : For text images (Word processing etc.)
• MOVIE : For animation images in videos
• PHOTO : For pictures or drawings
•
NORMAL
or movies
: This is under normal operating
conditions
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Control Panel Functions
Control Function
AUTO/SET
Button
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO/SET button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your
display image to the ideal settings for the current
screen resolution size (display mode).
The best display mode is
17 inch monitor : 1280 x 1024
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
This Indicator lights up green when the display
operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep
Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes
to amber.
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On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment
Screen Adjustment
Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of
the display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system.
A short example is 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 display 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 o r Buttons. When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button.
Use the / Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.
Accept the changes by pressing the MENU Button.
Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table describes all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
Main menu Sub menu Reference
PICTURE
COLOR
POSITION
TRACKING
SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
6500K
9300K
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
Adjusts the brightness,
contrast and gamma of the
screen
Customizes the color of the
screen
Adjusts the position of the
screen
Improves the clarity and
stability, sharpness of the
screen
Customizes the screen status
for a user's operating
environment
FACTORY RESET
: Adjustable
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A11~A14).
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon descriptions of the all items
shown on the Menu.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
Menu Name
Icons
PICTURE
Sub-menus
Button Tip
MENU : Exit
: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
PICTURE
PICTURE
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
COLOR
COLOR
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50
On the monitor, high gamma values
display whitish images and low gamma
values display high contrast images.
Selects the color temperature.
• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
Adjusts red color levels.
Adjusts green color levels.
Adjusts blue color levels.
POSITION
POSITION
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
Adjusts the screen image left and right.
Adjusts the screen image up and down.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
TRACKING
TRACKING
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
SETUP
SETUP
+
MENU
SETUP
-
SET
CLOCK
PHASE
LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
WHITE
BALANCE
Adjusts any vertical bars or stripes
visible on the screen background.
The horizontal screen size will also
change.
Adjusts the focus of the display.
This item allows you to remove any
horizontal noise and clear or sharpen
text.
Chooses the language in which the
control names are displayed.
Adjusts the position of the OSD
window on the screen.
If the output of the video card is different
the required specifications, the color
level may deteriorate due to video
signal distortion. Using this function, the
signal level is adjusted to fit into the
standard output level of the video card
in order to provide the optimal image.
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MENU
-
SET
MENU : Exit
: Adjust
: Adjust
SET : Select another sub-menu
POWER
INDICATOR
FACTORY
RESET
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Use this function to set the power
indicator light on the front side of the
monitor to ON or OFF.
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
Press the button to reset immediately.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
No image
● Is the power cord of the
display connected?
● Is the power indicator
light on?
● Is the power on and the
power indicator blue or
green?
● Is the power indicator
amber?
● Do you see an "OUT OF
RANGE" message on
the screen?
● Do you see a "CHECK
SIGNAL CABLE"
message on the
screen?
•
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 display is in power saving mode, try moving
the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to
bring up the screen.
• Try to turn on the PC
•
This message appears when the signal from the
PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical
frequency range of the display. See the
'Specifications' section of this manual and
configure your display again.
•
This message appears when the signal cable
between your PC and your display is not
connected. Check the signal cable and try again.
.
"OSD LOCKED" message on the screen
Do you see “OSD
●
LOCKED” when you
push MENU button?
• You can secure the current control settings,
so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time
by pushing the MENU button for several
seconds: the message
“OSD UNLOCKED” will appear.
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Display image is incorrect
● Display Position is
incorrect.
● On the screen
background, vertical
bars or stripes are
visible.
● Any horizontal noise
appearing in any
image or characters
are not clearly
portrayed.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, adjust the image
position using the H position and V position icon
in the on screen display.
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings
•
and see if the frequency or the resolution were
changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the
recommend resolution.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
vertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon in
the on screen display.
•
Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the on
screen display.
•
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings
and adjust the display to the recommended
resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal
setting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits
(true color).
● The screen color is
mono or abnormal.
● The screen blinks.
•
Check if the signal cable is properly connected
and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary.
Make sure the video card is properly inserted in
•
the slot.
•
Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color)
at Control Panel - Settings.
•
Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if
yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
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Troubleshooting
Have you installed the display driver?
●
Have you installed the
display driver?
●
Do you see an
"Unrecognized monitor,
Plug&Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found"
message?
•
Be sure to install the display driver from the display
driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your
display. Or, you can also download the driver from
our web site: http://www.lge.com.
Make sure to check if the video card supports
•
Plug&Play function.
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Specifications
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Stand
Power cord
17 inches (43.2 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
17 inches viewable
0.264 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 50 - 75 Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024 @75 Hz
Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz
DDC 2B
0n Mode
Sleep Mode ≤ 1 W
Off Mode ≤ 1 W
Width 37.50 cm / 14.76 inches 37.50 cm / 14.76 inches
Height 38.07 cm / 14.98 inches 30.84 cm / 12.14 inches
Depth 18.01 cm / 7.09 inches 7.06 cm / 2.78 inches
Net 3.7 kg (8.16 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~20˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 20 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 90 % non-Condensing
Attached ( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
≤ 31 W(Typical)
With Stand Without Stand
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
VGA
2
VGA
3
VGA
4
VESA
5
VESA
6
VESA
7
MAC
8
VESA
9
VESA
10
MAC
11
VESA
*12
13
VESA
VESA
Indicator
MODE
On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode
640 x 350
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 870
1152 x 900
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
LED Color
Green
Amber
Off
31.469
31.469
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
49.725
48.363
60.023
68.681
61.805
63.981
79.976
70
70
60
75
60
75
74.5
60
75
75
65
60
75
* Recommend Mode
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Installing the Wall mount plate
This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or
the interchange device.
1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface. 2. Place the monitor face down on
the cushion or soft cloth.
3. Hold the product as it follows and lift up the Stand slightly.
4. Change your hold on the product as it follows and turn the Stand Base in the arrow
direction until you hear a "click."
The Head part
The Stand
base part
5. Pull out the Stand to remove.
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Installing the Wall mount plate
6. Installing the wall mount plate
VESA wall mounting
This monitor accepts VESA compliant mounting
interfaces (VESA FDMI) made by other manufacturers.
They connect to back of the monitor with four screws.
For further information, refer to the instruction guide
included with the mount.
Kensington Security Slot
A mounting slot for a locking cable
that can be purchased separately at
most computer stores.
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