LG W1954S-PF Owner's Manual

User’s Guide

W1954S

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.

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.

A1

Important Precautions

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.

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.

A2

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

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

2. Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the correct direction.

Stand Body

Stand Base

3. Tie down the base lock to perpendicularity direction.

.

4

Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face

the front side

Important

This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.

.

A3

Connecting the Display

Disassembling the stand

1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat

surface.

2. Place the monitor face down on

the cushion or soft cloth.

3. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction.

If you can't release the stand base even the locking rib is at a release position,
Please push the indicated rib down and retry it.

4.

Pull out the stand to remove.

A4

Connecting the Display

15

5

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˚~15˚

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.

A5

Connecting the Display

Using the Computer

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

form to .

A

Connect D-sub Cable (PC)

B

Connect D-sub Cable (Mac)

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.

2

1

Power Cord

Wall-outlet type

Analog signal

D-sub

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.

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.

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.

A6

Connecting the Display

Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.)

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Cable holder

1 2

OPEN

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3

Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

2

1

Control Function

MENU Button

3

Button

Button

4

Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE,AUTO
BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE SENSOR,SMART

items,for more information,refer to page A16.

Use this button to enter EZ ZOOMING, 4:3 IN WIDE,
PHOTO EFFECT, items, for more information, refer to
page A17-A18.

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.

5

6

7

8

A8

Control Panel Functions

Control Function

Buttons

Button

()

AUTO/SET
Button

Power Button

Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.

For more information, refer to page A19.

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:
W1954S : 1440 x 900

Use this button to turn the display on or off.

Power Indicator

Light sensor

This Indicator lights up as red when the display is
operating normally(On Mode). If the display is in
Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color
changes to flicker.

This is lens for light sensor sletect outside luminance,
when setting AUTO BRIGHT ON.

A9

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.

A10

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

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GAUSSIAN BLUR
SEPIA
MONOCHROME

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PHASE

HARPNE

LANGUAGE

o customize the screen status for
user's operating environment

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HORIZONTA

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WHITE BALANCE

POWER INDICAT
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: AnalogInput

4:3 IN WIDE

To adjust the image size

To adjust the resolution

To focus on the moving picture selected

To control screen brightness automatically
To mind user using time
To control touch key distance
To control smart key menu

EZ ZOOMING

Main menu Sub-menu

A

Reference

CINEMA MODE

AUTO BRIGHT

TIME CONTROL

LIVE SENSOR

SMART

The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.

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PIC

COLO

TRAC

SETUP

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NOTE

The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A11~A19 ).

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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

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

PICTURE

COLOR

Main menu Sub menu Description

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

GAMMA

MENU : Exit

: Decrease
: Increase

SET : Select another sub-menu

COLOR

PRESET

RED

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.

Set your own red color levels.

MENU : Exit

GREEN

: Decrease
: Increase

BLUE

SET : Select another sub-menu

Set your own green color levels.

Set your own blue color levels.

A13

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

TRACKING

Main menu Sub menu Description

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.

A14

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

SETUP

Main menu Sub menu Description

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.

A15

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

The OSD screen will appear when you touch the smart button on the right bottom of the

monitor.

Main menu Sub menu Description

CINEMA MODE

AUTO BRIGHT

TIME CONTROL

LIVE SENSOR

SMART

It focuses better on the moving picture in
selected area.
*This function is operated only if the
fortmanager is installed to pc.

If select on,it automatically controls the
brightness of display to best suit the
surrounding working environment,providing
the optimal viewing condition and maximized
user convenience.
If select off,auto brightness is off.

Remind user using time by showing alarm
OSD and flickering power LED.
Selection:OFF/1HOUR/2HOUR

This function turns on the button LED for
pushing comfortable.When detect the
presence of users hand before touch it.

To adjust AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,
LIVE SENSOR.
If select ON it turns on AUTO BRIGHT,LIVE
SENSOR and makes time CONTROL to 1HOUR.
If select off,it turns off those.
If set AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE
SENSER directly,this setting is changed to
USER automatically.

A16

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

The OSD screen will appear when you touch the FUN button on the right bottom of the
monitor.

Main menu Sub menu Description

EZ ZOOMING

4:3 IN WIDE

EZ Zoom lowers the display’s resolution in
single-step increments. Depressing the button
once lowers the resolution by one step; while a
second button-press returns the resolution to
the original display settings.

*This function is operated only if the
forteManager is installed to PC.

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.

4:3

A17A17

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

Main menu Sub menu Description

PHOTO EFFECT

- NORMAL:
The PhotoEffect function is disabled.

- GAUSSIAN BLUR:
This option is to add the effect to the screen
that the dark and sharp image becomes
brighter and more blurred.

- SEPIA:
This option changes the screen to be Sepia
tone. The Sepia tone is brown color tone.

- MONOCHROME:
This option changed the screen to be Gray
tone. The screen is displayed by white, black,
gray.

A18

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

0

1

2

3

The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right bottom of
the monitor.

Menu Name

Icons

Sub-menu Name

Main menu Sub menu Description

MOVIE
INTERNET

MENU : Exit

, : Move

SET : Select

USER

To adjust the USER sub-menu
function,press the AUTO/SET Button.

MENU : Exit

: Decrease
: Increase

SET : Select another sub-menu

This feature lets you easily select the best desired
image condition optimized to the environment
(ambient illumination, image types etc).

MOVIE

: For animation images in videos or movies

INTERNET

: For text images (Word processing etc.)

User
You can manually adjust ACE or RCM.
You can save or restore the adjusted value even
when using a different environment.

...

ACE

(Adaptive Clarity Enhancer)

...

RCM(Real Color Management)

Not applied
Green enhance
Flesh tone
Color Enhance

: Selects the clarity mode.

: Selects the color mode.

NORMAL
DEMO

This is under normal operating conditions.
This is just for advertising to customer in the

shops. It’s setting is same with Movie mode and
screen is divided by half.

A19

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.

A20

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.

A21A21

Troubleshooting

Display image is incorrect

❁ 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.

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?

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.

A22

Specifications W1954S

Display

Sync Input

Video Input

Resolution

Plug&Play

Power
Consumption

Dimensions

& Weight

Tilt Range
Power Input

Environmental
Conditions

Stand Base

Power cord

19 inches (48.1 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
Visible diagonal size: 48.1 cm

0.285*0.285 mm pixel pitch

Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative

SOG (Sync On Green)

Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector

Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm)

Max VESA 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz
Recommend VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz

DDC 2AB

On Mode
Sleep Mode ≤ 1 W

Off Mode ≤ 1 W

With Stand Without Stand
Width 45.05 cm / 17.73 inches 45.05 cm / 17.73 inches
Height 38.09 cm / 14.99 inches 32.68 cm / 12.86 inches

Depth 18.30 cm / 7.20 inches 6.00 cm / 2.36 inches
Net 3.33 kg (7.34 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~ 15˚

AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A

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 90 % non-Condensing

Attached ( ), Detached ( O )

Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type

: 36W(Typ.)

NOTE

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

A23A23

Specifications

Preset Modes (Resolution)

W1954S

Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14

*15

16

Indicator

MODE

On Mode
Sleep Mode
Off Mode

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

1440 x 900
1440 x 900
1440 x 900

LED Color

Red

Flicker

Off

31.469

31.468

31.469

37.500

37.879

46.875

49.725

48.363

60.123

68.681

61.805

63.981

79.976

55.500

55.935

70.635

70
70
60
75
60
75
75
60
75
75
65
60
75
60
60
75

* Recommend Mode

A24

Digitally yours