LG W2486L, W2286L User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
LCD MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
LCD MONITOR MODELS
W2286L W2486L
www.lg.com
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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 appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device. Please make sure the device is installed near the wall outlet to which it is
connected and that the outlet is easily accessible. 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
DVI-D Signal Cable
(This feature is not available
in all countries.)
Cable Holder
(This feature is not
available in all models.)
Power Cord
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable
(To set it up, this signal cable may
be attached to this product before
shipping out.)
AC-DC adapter
NOTE
This accessories may look different from those shown here. User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI-D cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.
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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 and Disassembling the stand

1. Place the monitor face down on the soft cloth.
2. Assemble the Stand Base into the Stand Body in the correct direction.
Make sure you push the Stand Base until the end.
Stand Body
Good Connection
Stand Base
The Stand Base may fall and get damaged or cause injury.
Bad Connection
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Connecting the Display
3. Turn the screw to the right to fix the Stand Body to the Stand Base.
Screw
Turn the screw by using the screw handle.
4. Then fold the screw handle flat. 5. Once assembled take the monitor up
carefully and face the front side.
6. To disconnect the Stand Base from the Stand Body, unfold the screw handle and
turn it to the left.
IMPORTANT
This picture 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 cause injury.
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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

After installation, adjust the angle as shown below.
1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : -2˚ to 15˚
-2
Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
When adjusting the angle of the screen, do not put your finger(s) in between the head of the monitor and the stand body. You can hurt your finger(s).
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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
PC
PC
A
B
C
Connecting with the PC/
AV equipment
1. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and
other attached devices is turned off.
2. Connect the signal cable . When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3. Connect the power cable with the AC-DC adapter (AC-DC power supply) , and then
plug the cable in the outlet.
A
Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable
B
Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable
C
Connect HDMI Cable
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.
Varies according to model.
1
2
HDMI Headphone output
Headphones
/ Earphones
3
Wall-outlet type
AV equipment
Video,Video Game Console)
* HDMI is optimized on the AV equipment. * Not supported PC.
When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector for Macintosh
(Set-Top Box, DVD,
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.
DVI-D (This feature is not available in all countries.)
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4. Gather the cables together and use the Cable Holder to arrange them as shown in
the picture.
Cable Holder
5. Press the Power Button ( ) on the front panel to turn the power on. When monitor
power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.
(Only for D-SUB input)
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

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Front Panel Controls

Button
Button
MENU Button
Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE, AUTO BRIGHT, TIME CONTROL, LIVE SENSOR or SMART menus.
For more information, refer to page 16.
Use this button to move to EZ ZOOMING, 4:3 IN WIDE and PHOTO EFFECT for D-SUB/DVI-D signal input.
Use this button to move to 4:3 IN WIDE, PHOTO EFFECT and VOLUME for HDMI signal input.
For more information, refer to page 17.
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 several seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should appear.
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Control Panel Functions
Buttons
(SOURCE Hot key)
AUTO/SET Button
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display.
Use this function to select optimal image conditions in accordance with the surrounding environment (Brightness, Image type). For more information, refer to page 19.
During initial input, the input signal connected is automatically recognized. Please select the desired input signal in the input menu, when changing the input signal.
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).(Only for D-SUB input) This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode).
Power Button
The best display mode is
W2286L : 1680 x 1050 W2486L : 1920 x 1080
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
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Control Panel Functions
Power Indicator
Light Sensor
The power indicator stays red if the display is running properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), the power indicator is blinking red.
This is the sensor to measure the external brightness. Makes the screen brighter or darker, depending on the surrounding brightness, when AUTO BRIGHT is set to ON. The default setting is OFF.
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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.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
Pops up the
menu screen
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
1
To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you want
2
becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button.
Use the / Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level.
3
Use the AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.
Press the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another
4
function. Press the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.
Move where
you want to
adjust
Select a
menu icon
Adjust the
status
Exit from the
menu screen.
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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.
: D-SUB(Analog signal) input
DSUB
: DVI-D(Digital signal) input
DVI-D
HDMI
: HDMI input
Main menu Sub-menu
CINEMA MODE
AUTO BRIGHT
TIME CONTROL
LIVE SENSOR
SMART
EZ ZOONING
4:3 IN WIDE
PHOTO EFFECT
NORMAL
GAUSSIAN BLUR
SEPIA
MONOCHROME
Supported input
DSUB
DVI-D
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
To focus on the moving picture selected
To control screen brightness automatically
To notify the user of a specified time
To turn the live sensor of the touch button LED on or off
To adjust the SMART button menus
To adjust the resolution
To adjust the image size
To adjust the screen color mode
Description
VOLUME
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HDMI
To adjust the headphone/ earphone volume
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F-ENGINE
PICTURE
COLOR
TRACKING
MOVIE INTERNET USER NORMAL DEMO
MOVIE GAME USER STANDARD SPORTS
BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GAMMA
BLACK LEVEL
PRESET
(sRGB / 6500K / 9300K) RED GREEN BLUE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
To select or customize desired image settings
To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen
To customize the color of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
DSUB
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment
SETUP
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
LANGUAGE OSD POSITION
(HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL)
WHITE BALANCE
OVERSCAN
RTC (Only W2286L) POWER INDICATOR FACTORY RESET
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (14 to 24).
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The OSD screen will appear when you press the button on the front of the monitor.
MENU : Exit , : Move, SET : Select
Main menu Description
CINEMA MODE
To focus on the moving picture selected. This function adjusts the brightness of areas other than the user-selected area to provide an environment and image quality optimized for videos or moving picture on the web browser.
* This function is operated only if the 'forteManag-er' is
installed to PC.
* HDMI input does not support.
AUTO BRIGHT
TIME CONTROL
LIVE SENSOR

SMART

To control screen brightness automatically. When ON is selected, this function adjusts the screen brightness automatically, depending on the surrounding environment, to provide optimal viewing conditions. When OFF is selected, this function is turned off.
To notify the user of a specified time. This function notifies the user that a user-specified time (1 or 2 hours) has passed, which is done by displaying the Alarm OSD and the LED blinking.
Time Option: OFF/1HOUR/2HOURS
To turn the live sensor of the touch button LED ON or OFF. This function senses the users fingers and turns on the button LEDs before users presses the buttons, for easier operation.
* LED may start to work when an electrical environment is
formed (i.e. human body proximity).
To adjust the SMART button menus. This function adjusts AUTO BRIGHT, TIME CONTROL and LIVE SENSOR.
When ON is selected, AUTO BRIGHT and LIVE SENSOR are turned on and TIME CONTROL is set to 1HOUR. When OFF is selected, all these functions are turned off. When AUTO BRIGHT, TIME CONTROL and LIVE SENSOR are set individually, each setting is changed to USER automatically.
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The OSD screen will appear when you press the button on the front of the monitor.
D-SUB/DVI-D input
MENU : Exit
: Move
SET : Select
HDMI input
Main menu Description
EZ ZOOMING
4:3 IN WIDE
To select the display resolution.
When you select 'EZ ZOOMING' in OSD, display resolution goes one step down so characters and images look bigger. When you select EZ ZOOMING once again, it goes back to the original resolution.
* This function is operated only if the 'forteManager' is
installed to PC.
* HDMI input does not support.
To select the image size of the screen.
WIDE
4:3
WIDE : Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.
4:3 : Change the input image signal ratio to
4:3.
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Main menu Description
PHOTO EFFECT
Use the AUTO/SET button to go to sub-menu.
To select the color effects of the screen.
NORMAL
The PhotoEffect function is disabled.
GAUSSIAN BLUR
This menu changes the screen to be more colorful and smoother.
SEPIA
This menu changes the screen to be Sepia tone (brown color).
MONOCHROME
This menu changed the screen to be Gray tone(black-and-white Picture) .
NORMAL
* For HDMI input, the PHOTO EFFECT function may not
work depending on the connected device.
GAUSSIAN BLUR
SEPIA
MONOCHROME
VOLUME
Use the AUTO/SET button to go to sub-menu.
To adjust the headphone/earphone volume.
Press the AUTO/SET button to MUTE ON and press it once again to MUTE OFF. (Only for HDMI input)
MUTE OFF
MUTE ON
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the left bottom of the monitor. These features let you easily select the best desired image condition optimized to the environment (ambient illumination, image types etc).
Inactive stateActive state
Menu Name
Icons
Sub-menu Name
When F-ENGINE is executed, two kinds of tone are displayed as shown in the image. The active state is on the left and the inactive state is on the right side of the screen. Select the function you want and press the [MENU] button to save the setting.
MENU : Save & Exit
, : Move
Main menu Sub menu Description
MOVIE
D-SUB/DVI-D input
INTERNET
HDMI input
GAME
Select this when you are watching a video or movie.
Select this when you are working on the document (Word etc.)
Select this when you are playing a game.
D-SUB/DVI-D input
HDMI input
NORMAL
Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment.
STANDARD
Select this when you want to use the original standard video.
* In the General (Standard) mode, the
is turned off.
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Main menu Sub menu Description
D-SUB/DVI-D input
DEMO
HDMI input
SPORTS
This is used for advertising in the store. The screen will be divided to show the standard mode on the left and video mode on the right so that the consumers can check the difference after applying the video mode.
Select this when you watching general sports.
D-SUB/DVI-D input
HDMI input
MENU : Exit
: Decrease : Increase
AUTO/SET
: Select another sub-menu
USER
This allows users to adjust ACE, RCM (Only for D-SUB/DVI-D input), HUE or SATURATION (Only for HDMI input). You can save or restore the adjusted value even when using a different environment.
To adjust the USER sub-menu function,
press the AUTO/SET Button.
ACE (Adaptive Clarity Enhancer): Selects the clarity mode.
RCM (Real Color Management): Selects the color mode.
HUE : Adjust the screen hue.
SATURATION: Adjusts the intensity of colors. Higher
Not applied Weak clarity and luminosity contrast. Strong clarity and luminosity contrast.
Not applied Green enhance Flesh tone Color Enhance
intensity makes colors darker while lower intensity makes colors lighter.
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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
Sub­menus
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
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Main menu Sub menu Description

PICTURE

D-SUB/DVI-D input
BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
HDMI input
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another
sub-menu

COLOR

CONTRAST
GAMMA
BLACK LEVEL
PRESET
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 blackish images.
You can set the offset level. If you select 'HIGH', the screen will be bright and if you select LOW, the screen will be dark. (only for HDMI input)
* Offset? As the criteria for video signal, it is the
darkest screen the monitor can show.
Select the screen color.
sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the sRGB standard color specification.
6500K: Slightly reddish white.
9300K: Slightly bluish white.
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another
sub-menu
RED
GREEN
BLUE
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 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.
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Main menu Sub menu Description

SETUP

D-SUB input
HDMI input
LANGUAGE
OSD POSITION
WHITE BALANCE
OVERSCAN
R T C
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. (Only for D-SUB input)
It is the function to filter out the noise which may be generated around the edge of the image when connecting the HDMI and the external device. When it is set to ON, the original image is enlarged with no noise. When it is set to OFF, the original size is displayed as it is regardless the noise. (Only for HDMI input)
If you set ON, you enable the Response Time Control function and reduce the afterimage of the screen. If you set OFF, you disenable the Response Time Control function and operate at panel response time. (Only W2286L)
MENU : Exit
: Adjust : Adjust
SET : Select another
sub-menu
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
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.
NOTE
If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary, execute the white balance function again. This function will be enabled only when the input is a D-SUB input.
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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 red?
Is the power indicator
blinking?
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.
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 several 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.
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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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.

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.

The Audio function is not working

Picture OK & No sound.
Check whether volume is "0".
Check sound muted.
HDMI cable installed properly.
Head phone cable installed properly.
Check sound format. Not supply to compressed
sound format.
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Specifications W2286L

Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power Consumption
Dimensions
& Weight
55.8673 cm (21.995 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size:
0.282 mm x 0.282 mm (Pixel Pitch)
Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync.
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector (Analog)
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p / 75 ohm), Digital, HDMI
Max VESA 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode : 27 W (Typ.) Sleep Mode 1 W Off Mode 1 W
With Stand
Width 51.97 cm (20.46 inch) Height 43.7 3 cm (17.22 inch) Depth 19.84 cm (7.81 inch)
Weight(excl. packing) 4.1 kg (9.04 lb)
55.8673
cm
SOG (Sync On Green), Digital
DVI-D Connector (Digital) HDMI Connector (Digital)
Without Stand
Width 51.97 cm (20.46 inch) Height 42.57 cm (16.76 inch) Depth 8.46 cm (3.33 inch)
Range
Power Input
AC-DC Adapter
Environmental Conditions
Stand Base
Power cord
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Tilt : -2˚ to 15˚
12 V 2.0 A
Lien Chang, LCAP07F
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
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Specifications W2486L

Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power Consumption
Dimensions
& Weight
60.97 cm (24 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size:
0.2767 mm x 0.2767 mm (Pixel Pitch)
Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync.
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector (Analog)
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p / 75 ohm), Digital, HDMI
Max VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode : 28 W (Typ.) Sleep Mode 1 W Off Mode 1 W
With Stand
Width 57.74 cm (22.73 inch) Height 44.05 cm (17.34 inch) Depth 19.8 4 cm (7.81 inch)
Weight(excl. packing) 4.7 kg (10.36 lb)
60.97
cm
SOG (Sync On Green), Digital
DVI-D Connector (Digital) HDMI Connector (Digital)
Without Stand
Width 57.74 cm (22.73 inch) Height 43.0 0 cm (16.93 inch) Depth 8.41 cm (3.31 inch)
Range
Power Input
AC-DC Adapter
Environmental Conditions
Stand Base
Power cord
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Tilt : -2˚ to 15˚
12 V 2.1 A
Lien Chang, LCAP07F
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
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Specifications
Preset Modes (Resolution) - D-sub(Analog) / DVI-D(Digital) INPUT
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)

W2286L

720 X 400
640 x 480
640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600
1024 x 768 1024 x 768
1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050
31.468
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
48.363
60.123
67.500
63.981
79.976
64.674
65.290
70 60 75 60 75 60 75 75 60 75 60 60
10 11
*12
1
VGA
2
VESA
3
VESA
4
VESA
5
VESA
6
VESA
7
VESA
8
VESA
9
VESA VESA VESA VESA
*Recommend Mode

W2486L

Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
720 X 400
640 x 480
640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600
1024 x 768 1024 x 768
1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050
1920 x 1080
31.468
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
48.363
60.123
67.500
63.981
79.976
64.674
65.290
67.500
70 60 75 60 75 60 75 75 60 75 60 60 60
10 11 12
*13
1
VGA
2
VESA
3
VESA
4
VESA
5
VESA
6
VESA
7
VESA
8
VESA
9
VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA
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*Recommend Mode
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Specifications

HDMI Vedio INPUT

Display Modes (Resolution)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
480p 576p 720p
720p 1080i 1080i
1080p 1080p

Indicator

MODE
On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode
LED Color
Red
Red Blinking
Off
Horizontal Freq. (kHz)
31.50
31.25
37.50
45.00
28.12
33.75
56.25
67.50
Vertical Freq. (Hz)
60 50 50 60 50 60 50 60
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Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.
MODEL
SERIAL
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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