LG M1917S, M1717S User Manual

User’s Guide

M1717S M1917S
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 product 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.

Connecting the stand base

1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2. Align the hooks on the stand base with the matching slots in the base of
the monitor.
3. Insert the hooks into slots.
Hook

Removing the stand base

1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2. To remove the stand base, hold the bottom of the stand with one hand and
pull the base bottom latch with the other hand, as shown in the figure.
Bottom Latch
Important
This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture.
Once you connect the stand base, try not to disconnect it.
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

1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : 3˚~25˚ Swivel :345˚
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.
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
Varies according to model.
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
MAC
Signal Cable
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 front switch panel to turn the power
on. When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.
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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PC AUDIO
Connecting the Display

Bottom

<Display - Back>
Speaker Out
*Line Out
<Jack of the PC sound card>
Headphone/Earphone Input
Automatically mutes the speaker volume when the headphones are plugged in.
Audio Input
Connects to the *LINE OUT jack of the PC sound card.
*LINE OUT
A terminal used to connect to the speaker including a built-in amplifier (Amp). Make sure that the connecting terminal of the PC sound card is checked before connecting. If the Audio Out of PC sound card has only Speaker Out, reduce the PC volume.
If the Audio Out of the PC sound card supports both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using the card jumper of the program (Refer to the Sound Card Manual).
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Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

Control Function
Power Button
Power Indicator
AUTO/SET Button
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
This Indicator lights up blue when the display operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes to amber.
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 : 1280x1024
19 inch monitor : 1280x1024
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Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
Control Function
VOL Buttons
Buttons
MENU Button
Use these buttons to decrease or increase the volume level.
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 or movies
PHOTO : For pictures or drawings
NORMAL
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 servaral seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for servaral seconds. The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should appear.
: This is under normal operating conditions
MUTE Button
Used to select mute on (means sound off) and mute off (means sound on).
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On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment

AUTO/SET
MENU
MENU
MENU

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/ 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 indicates 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 VERTICAL
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
6500K 9300K
HORIZONTAL
To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen
To customize the color of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment
AUDIO
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A10~A13).
VOLUME
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To adjust the audio function.
: Adjustable
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.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
Menu Name
Icons
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
Sub-menus
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the screen.

COLOR

POSITION

CONTRAST
GAMMA
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To adjust 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.
Select the screen color.
• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
Set your own red color levels.
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.

TRACKING

CLOCK
PHASE
To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change.
To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description

SETUP

LANGUAGE
OSD POSITION
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
To adjust 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. Activate this function when white and black colors are present in the screen.
Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the monitor to ON or OFF. If you set OFF, it will go off. If you set ON at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
Press the button to reset immediately.
If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary, perform the white balance function again. This function will be enabled only when the input signal is an analog signal.
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Troubleshooting

Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears

No image appears
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.
Touch 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.

Do you see a "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 serveral seconds: the message
OSD UNLOCKEDwill appear.
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Troubleshooting

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.
Make sure the power voltage is high enough, It has to be higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
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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?

Audio function

No sound.
Sound level is too low.
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.
Check if the audio cable is correctly connected. Check the volume level.
Check the volume level.
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Specifications 17inch
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Audio
Power Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight (with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental Conditions
Tilt Stand Signal cable Power cord
17 inches (43.2cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 17 inches viewable
0.264 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@75Hz Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
RMS Audio Output Input Sensitivity Speaker Impedance
On Mode Sleep Mode
1W+1W(R+L)
0.7Vrms 16
37W
:
1W
Off Mode 1W Width 38.95 cm / 15.33 inches
Height 43.79 cm / 17.24 inches Depth 23.20 cm / 9.13 inches
Net 5.28 kg (11.64 lbs) Tilt 3˚~25˚
Swivel 345˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( O ), Detached ( ) Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Specifications 19inch
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Audio
Power Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight (with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental Conditions
Tilt Stand Signal cable Power cord
19 inches (48.18cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating 19 inches viewable
0.294 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@75Hz Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
RMS Audio Output Input Sensitivity Speaker Impedance
On Mode Sleep Mode
1W+1W(R+L)
0.7Vrms 16
42W
:
1W
Off Mode 1W Width 44.36 cm / 17.46 inches Height 47.56 cm / 18.72 inches Depth 23.20 cm / 9.13 inches
Net 5.98 kg (13.18 lbs) Tilt 3˚~25˚
Swivel 345˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( O ), Detached ( ) Attached( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
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
10 11
*12
13
VGA
2
VGA
3
VGA
4
VESA
5
VESA
6
VESA
7
MAC
8
VESA
9
VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA
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

Indicator

Mode LED Color
On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode
Blue
Amber
Off
31.469
31.468
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 75 60 75 75 65 60 75
*Recommend Mode
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How to Install the Rack wall mounting

PC Audio
This monitor meets VESA-compliant mounting interface pad specifications.
1.
Separate the stand Cover using a screwdriver as shown in the picture.
Stand Cover
2.
Please the monitor on a piece of cloth or other soft surface with the front side facing downward.
3.
Separate the stand base using a screwdriver as shown in the picture.
4.
Install the VESA standrad wall mounting.
Kensington Security Slot- optional Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores
VESA wall mounting
Connected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type. This monitor accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.-optional) For further information, refer to the VESA Wall Mounting Instruction Guide.
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