LG Electronics L197WH manual

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    M ake sure to read the Important Precautions before using this product. Keep the User's Guide (CD) in an accessible place for future reference. S ee the attached label on the unit and show this information to your dealer when asking for service. L197WH User ’ s Guide[...]

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    A1 This unit has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety , however improper use may r esult 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[...]

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    A2 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 ventil[...]

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    Connecting the Display A3 Unfolding the stand base Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Hold the stand base and lift it up following the sequence as shown in the picture. 3. Pull the [...]

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    A4 Connecting the Display 1. Face the front of the monitor dislpay. Than gently push the monitor backwards, following the sequence shown in the picture below. Folding the stand base Tilt range 1. Make sure that the angle of the panel is set for your comfort. Tilt Range : 0˚~30 Ergonomic It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and [...]

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    Connecting the Display A5 T o adjust the height Scope of adjusting the height : maximum 4.76 inches (121 mm) 121 mm[...]

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    A6 Connecting the Display 2 Using the Computer 1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map form to . Wall-outlet type PC-outlet type MAC Power Cord 1 2 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 cabl[...]

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    A7 Connecting the Display T o arrange the cables 1. Insert and screw the cable holder into the hole in the back of the stand until it will not turn any more as shown in the following figure. Cable Holder 2. After connecting the cables neatly, arrange the cables to the Cable Holder as shown in the following figure.[...]

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    6 A8 Control Panel Functions MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display. Control Function 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 &quo[...]

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    A9 Control Panel Functions This Indicator lights up as blue when the display is operating normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color will changes to amber. Use this button to turn the display on or off. Power Button Power Indicator Use this button to selection an icon in the On Screen Display. AUTO/SET [...]

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    A10 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Screen Adjustment Making adjustments to the display's image size, position and operating parameters is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Contr ol system(OSD). A short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls. The following section is an outline of the availabl[...]

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    A11 On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A11~A16). The following table indicates all the On Screen Display contr ol, adjustment, and setting menus. To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen PICTURE COLOR POSITION TRACKING SETUP Main menu Sub-menu A D Reference P[...]

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    A12 On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. Y ou wer e introduced to the procedur e 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 [...]

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    On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment A13 Main menu Sub menu Description BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GAMMA 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. PICTURE PICTURE P[...]

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    A14 On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase SET : Select another sub-menu Main menu Sub menu Description CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS 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 [...]

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    A15 On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment 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. SETUP To choose the language in which the c[...]

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    A16 On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment Icons Menu Name Sub-menu Name Main menu Sub menu Description To adjust the USER sub-menu function, Press the SET Button MOVIE TEXT NORMAL USER When you execute F-ENGINE, two tones will appear on the screen as shown. The applied screen will appear on the left side, whereas the non-applied screen w[...]

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    A17 T roubleshooting No image appears Check the following before calling for service. No image appears Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen? ● Is the power cord of the display connected? ● Is the power on and the power indicator blue or green? ● Is the power indicator amber? ● Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" mess[...]

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    A18 T roubleshooting 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 [...]

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    A19 A19 T roubleshooting 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 [...]

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    A20 Specifications Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions &Weight Tilt/Height Range Power Input Environmental Conditions 19 inches (48.1 4 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 19 inches viewable 0.294 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. Analog : 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic) Digital : 30 - [...]

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    A21 Specifications Indicator On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode blue amber Off LED Color MODE Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 *15 **16 640 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[...]

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    A22 Specifications Signal Connector Pin Assignment 1 8 9 17 24 16 Pin Signal(DVI-D) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 T. M. D. S. Data2- T. M. D. S. Data2+ T. M. D. S. Data2/4 Shield T. M. D. S. Data4- T. M. D. S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vertical Sync. T. M. D. S. Data1- T. M. D. S. Data1+ T. M. D. S. Data1/3 Shield T. M. D. S. Data3- T.[...]

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    A23 Installing the W all mount plate Wall mount plate(Separate purchase) This is stand-type or wall mount type and is connectable with Wall mount plate. Please refer to the installation guide for more details, which is provided when Wall mount plate is purchased. This monitor satisfies the specifications of the W all mount plate or the interchange [...]

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    A24 Specifications Kensington Security Slot Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores. 1 2[...]

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