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.
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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 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.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from
the AC power source even if the unit is turned off.
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
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.
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 product.
Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product.
Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen.
Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to move. If you
drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact
an authorized the service center for repair.
Avoid high temperatures and humidity.
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Important Precautions
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.
When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft
cloth to prevent scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or
other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur. (Do not use
chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners or alcohol)
Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the front frame;
wipe in one direction only. Too much moisture may cause staining.
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 (Only, Hg lamp used LCD Monitor)
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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Accessories
!!! Thank for selecting LGE products !!!
Please make sure the following items are included with your
monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
User's Guide/Cards
Power Cord
(Depending on the country)
NOTE
This accessories may look different from those shown here.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to
maintain standard compliance for the product.
AC-DC adapter
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable
(To set it up, this signal cable may
be attached to this product before
shipping out.)
or
Power Cord
(Depending on the country)
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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: 10˚~30˚
10
Ergonomic
It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing
position, the backward tilt angle of the monitor should exceed 10 degrees.
30
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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
formto.
A
Connect D-sub Cable (PC)
B
Connect D-sub Cable (Mac)
2
1
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
Wall-outlet type
Signal Cable
Varies according to model.
Or
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is
needed to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub
Wall-outlet type
VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row
2. 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.
Mac adapter
connector.
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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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Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
/
4:3 in WIDE
FunctionControl
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so
that these settings are not inadvertently changed. To lock the
OSD settings, press and hold the MENU button for several
seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" appears.
You can unlock the OSD settings at any time by
pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The
message "OSD UNLOCKED" appears.
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Control Panel Functions
FunctionControl
Buttons
Button
( )
Button
(
4:3 IN WIDE
AUTO/SET
Button
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
For more information, refer to page A12.
To select the image size of the screen.
)
WIDE
•
WIDE: Switch to full screen mode according to
input image signal.
•
4 : 3: Change the image signal ratio into 4:3.
Use this button to select an icon in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO/SET button prior to 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:
4:3
Power Button
Power Indicator
W1930S: 1360 x 768
W2230S: 1920 x 1080
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
This Indicator lights up as white when the display
is operating normally(On Mode). If the display is in
Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color
changes to flicker.
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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/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 Buttononce to return to the main menu to select another
function. Push the MENU Buttontwice to exit from the OSD.
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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 A Reference
4:3 IN WIDE
PICTURE
COLOR
TRACKING
SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
sRGB
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
6500K
9300K
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To adjust the image size
To adjust the brightness, contrast and
gamma of the screen
To costomize the color of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
To improve the clarity and stability of the
screen
To costomize the screen status for a
user's operating environment
: Adjustable
A : Analog Input
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A10~A14 ).
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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.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
Main Menu
MENU : Exit
: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
Button Tip
Menu Name
Icons
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
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Sub-menus
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menuSub menuDescription
PICTURE
PICTURE
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
COLOR
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
PRESET
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
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.
• sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the
SRGB standard color
specification.
• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
RED
GREEN
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
BLUE
SET : Select another sub-menu
Set your own red color levels.
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menuSub menuDescription
TRACKING
TRACKING
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
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.
To adjust the clearness of the
screen.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menuSub menuDescription
SETUP
SETUP
MENU : Exit
: Adjust
: Adjust
SET : Select another sub-menu
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 , buttons 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 indicator
flickering?
● 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.
•
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 several
seconds: the message
“OSD UNLOCKED” will 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.
•
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).
Important
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.
If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may
be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to
select the recommend resolution.
The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System),
and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card
performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card
manufacturer
.
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Troubleshooting
Displayimageisincorrect
● 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.
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA
DDC) monitor found" message?
●
Have you installed the
display driver?
•
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
W1930S
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
& Weight
Tilt Range
Power Input
AC-DC Adapter
18.5 inches (46.8 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
Visible diagonal size: 46.8 cm