LG L2300BN Users manual

Test Report No.: GETEC-E3-05-088

FCC Class B Certification

APPENDIX H

: USER’S MANUAL

EUT Type: 23” LCD Monitor

FCC ID: BEJL2300BN

User’s Guide

L2300B

L2300C

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

Tilt Range : -5˚~30˚ Swivel : 90˚

Height Range : maximun 3.15 inch (80.0mm)

80.0mm

Unfasten the [Stand lock] clockwise to adjust the height of the stand.

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

Using the Computer

1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. To adjust height of your monitor, unlock the stand lock on top of the stand.

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.

Power Cord	Signal Cable
RS-232C*	Digital signal Analog signal
OUT DVI-D*		D-sub*

IN

* Varies according to model.

PUSH

Wall-outlet type*

2

PC-outlet type*

PC	When connecting DVI-D signal cable
	When connecting D-SUB signal cable
MAC	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
	thesupplied 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

To arrange cables in order

1. Press the push button, and pull the stand cover down to separate it from the stand.

Stand cover

Push button

2. After connecting cables, put the stand cover correctly into the holes on the stand. If securely connected, you can hear the click sound from the latch.

PUSH

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Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

	Control					Function
		Power Button			Use this button to turn the display on or off.
		Power (DPMS)			This Indicator lights up green when the display
		Indicator			operates normally. If the display is in DPM (Energy
					Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.
					Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen
		MENU Button
					Display.
				Buttons	Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in
					the On Screen Display.
		AUTO/SELECT			Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
			Button		Display.

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Control Panel Functions

Control

Direct Access Function

Bring up Contrast and Brightness adjustment.

AUTO adjustment function

When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO/SELECT 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

L2300B monitor : 1920x1200@60Hz L2300C monitor : 1360x768@60Hz

SOURCE Selection:

SOURCE ▼▲ AUTO/SELECT

Use this button to make DVI DIGITAL, DSUB ANALOG connector active. This feature is used when two computers are connected to the display. The default setting is Dsub.

•DVI DIGITAL

•DSUB ANALOG

CONTROLS LOCKED/UNLOCKED: MENU and

This function allows you to secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button and button for 5 seconds: the message “CONTROLS LOCKED” appears.

You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button and button for 5 seconds:

the message “CONTROLS UNLOCKED” will appear.

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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		or Buttons. When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SELECT Button.
Use the	Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.

Accept the changes by pressing the AUTO/SELECT Button.

Exit the OSD by pressing the MENU Button.

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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	D	Reference
CONTRAST/	CONTRAST		To adjust the brightness and
BRIGHTNESS	BRIGHTNESS		contrast of the screen
COLOR	USER(R/G/B)		To customize the color of the
ADJUSTMENT 9300K			screen
	6500K
IMAGE	H POSITION		To adjust the position of the
POSITION	V POSITION		screen
TRACKING	AUTO		To improve the clarity and
	CLOCK		stability of the screen
	PHASE
SETUP	LANGUAGE		To customize the screen status
	IMAGE SIZE		for a user's operating environment
	TRANSPARENCY
	ZOOM
	SET ID
OSD	HORIZONTAL		To adjust position of the OSD
POSITION	VERTICAL		window on the screen

: Analog Input

: Digital Input

NOTE

The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A12).

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item using the OSD system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon descriptions of the all items shown on the Menu.

NOTE

OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.

To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

CONTRAST

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

BRIGHTNESS

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

To customize the color of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

USER

9300K

6500K

RED/GREEN/BLUE

Set your own color levels.

Select the screen color.

•9300K: Slightly bluish white.

•6500K: Slightly reddish white.

To adjust the position of the screen

OSD Adjust

Description

Horizontal Position

To move image left and right.

Vertical Position

To move image up and down.

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