LG L1942HEU Users manual

User’s Guide

L1942HE

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.

Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference.

See the label attached on the product and give the information to your

dealer when you ask for service.

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.

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

NOTE

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTRERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT.SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

NOTE

This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.
Main power breaker is the power cord and this breaking device must be located at
a location where it is easy to operate.

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 monitor.
This phenomenon occurs to products by other manufacturers as well, and this
occurrence is not subject to warranty.

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.

Unfolding the stand base

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

2. Hold the stand base and lift it up following the sequence as shown in the picture.

3. Pull the stand base down at the same spot shown in the picture, and the stand will

be unfolded.

4. Place the monitor upright and adjust the stand

base to the desired angle. Adjust the stand
base's angle by holding the edges of the
monitor gently with both hands.

Important

This illustration depicts the typical connection procedure. Your monitor may differ from
the one displayed in the pictures above.
Do not touch or apply force to the monitor's screen while expanding or folding the
stand base.

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Connecting the Display

Folding the stand base

1. Face the front of the monitor dislpay. Then gently push the monitor backwards,

following the sequence shown in the picture below.

Tilt range

1. Make sure that the angle of the panel is set for your comfort.

Tilt Range : 0˚~30˚

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

To adjust the height

Scope of adjusting the height: maximum 4.16 inches (105.7 mm)

105.7 mm

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Connecting the Display

Using the Computer

1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map

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form to .

A

Connect DVI Cable

B

Connect Dsub Cable (PC)

C

Connect Dsub Cable (Mac)

Power Cord

Wall-outlet type

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.

User must use shielded signal

interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable,
DVI cable) with ferrite cores to
maintain standard compliance for the
product.

Signal Cable

Varies according to model.

DVI-D (This feature is not
available in all countries.)

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

Mac adapter

connector.

2. Press button on the side 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.
'AUTO/SET' 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/SET function button to improve
resolution.

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