LG L1731SFN Users manual

Test Report No.: GETEC-E3-06-074

FCC Class B Certification

APPENDIX H

: USER’S MANUAL

EUT Type: 17” LCD Monitor

FCC ID: BEJL1731SFN

User’s Guide

L1731SF

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.

See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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. Remove the tape.

<Image 1>

<Image 2>

Put the set as the picture below <Image 1> to remove the tape.

Do not remove the tape with the set up side down as the <Image 2> The base part may spring up to injure your hand.

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

Tilt Range : -20˚~140˚

140˚		-20˚

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.

Height Range : maximum 2.16inch (55.0mm)

Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel 90o clockwise.

(* For detailed information, please refer to the Pivot Sofeware CD provided.)

* Make sure not to touch the floor when the head rotates to use the

Pivot function.

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Connecting the Display

Using the Computer

1. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.

2. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the display.

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.

Power Cord

Signal Cable

D-sub

Wall-outlet type

2 1

PC

MAC

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.

3. Press button on the front switch panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.

(Only analog mode)

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. 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 front 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’.

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Open the [My Computer] -> [LG Driver] folder, then select the driver appropriate for your OS and install the "Setup.exe" .

Connecting the Display

To Use Touch Screen

1. Connect the USB cable or the RS-232C cable for touch screen before installing the driver.

2. Insert the touch screen driver installation CD.

3.

4. For more information, see the installation manual in the touch screen software installation CD bundled with the product.

* The software drivers support the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0.

NOTE

For more information about installation for other OS, see the driver installation CD.

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Connecting the Display

<USB cable for the touch screen >

Power

Touch

Signal

RS-232C

Cord

Screen

Cable

USB

Touch Screen

USB

< RS-232C cable for the touch screen >

Power

Touch

Signal

RS-232C

Cord

Screen

Cable

RS-232C

Touch Screen

RS-232C

NOTE

Your purchased product and its accessories may look different from the items illustrated in this manual.

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Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

MENU -ENGINE + AUTO/SET

Bottom

ENGINE

Control

Function

Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.

MENU 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.

- + Buttons

Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On

Screen Display.

For more information, refer to page A14.

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Control Panel Functions

Control					Function
	AUTO/SET				Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
	Button				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
	Power Button				Use this button to turn the display on or off.
	Power Indicator				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:

MENU - + AUTO/SET - + MENU

Press the MENU 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 AUTO/SET Button.

Use the - / + Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.

Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another function. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.

Automatic save

With the OSD open, once you have made an adjustment the monitor automatically save any adjustments you have made, even if you exit the menu or open another menu. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the OSD to disappear, the adjustment will also been saved.

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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		Reference
	PICTURE	BRIGHTNESS		To adjust the brightness,
		CONTRAST		contrast and gamma of the
				screen
		GAMMA
	COLOR	PRESET	sRGB	To customize the color of the
			6500K	screen
			9300K
		RED
		GREEN
		BLUE
	POSITION	HORIZONTAL		To adjust the position of the
		VERTICAL
				screen
	TRACKING	CLOCK		To improve the clarity and
		PHASE		stability, sharpness of the
		SHARPNESS		screen
	SETUP	LANGUAGE		To customize the screen
		OSD	HORIZONTAL
				status for a user's operating
		POSITION VERTICAL		environment

WHITE BALANCE

POWER INDICATOR

FACTORY RESET

FLATRON	MOVIE/TEXT		To select or customize
F-ENGINE	USER
			desired image settings
	NORMAL
		: Adjustable

NOTE

The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A10~A14).

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