LG Electronics M1917S manual

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    M ake sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. S ee the label attached on the product and quote this information to your dealer when you require service. M1717S M1917S User ’ s Guide[...]

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    A1 This unit has been engineered and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety , however impr oper use may result in potential eletrical shock or fir e 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 Impor tant 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 venti[...]

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    Connecting the Displa y A3 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. Before setting up the monitor , ensure that the power to the monitor , [...]

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    A4 Connecting the Displa y 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[...]

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    Connecting the Displa y A5 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. Wall-outlet type PC-ou[...]

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    PC AUDIO A6 Connecting the Displa y Bottom *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 bo[...]

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    A7 A7 Control P anel Functions Front Panel Controls 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 turn the display on or off. Power Button Power Indicator Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen Displ[...]

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    A8 Control P anel Functions MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display. Control Function 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 c[...]

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    A9 On Screen Displa y (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 Scr een Display Control system. A short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the contr ols. The following section is an outline of the available ad[...]

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    A10 NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A10~A13). On Screen Displa y(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Scr een Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen PICTURE COLOR POSITION TRACKING SETUP AUDIO Main menu Sub-menu Reference[...]

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    A11 On Screen Displa y(OSD) Selection and Adjustment NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. Y ou were intr oduced 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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    A12 On Screen Displa y(OSD) Selection and Adjustment 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 PRESET RE[...]

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    A13 On Screen Displa y(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description 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 control n[...]

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    A14 T roub leshooting No image appears Check the following before calling for service. 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 "CHE[...]

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    A15 T roub leshooting 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. The screen color is mono or abnormal. The screen blinks. Press the AUTO/SET button to automatically adjust your display i[...]

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    A16 T roub leshooting 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[...]

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    A17 Specifications 17inch 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)[...]

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    A18 Specifications 19inch 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[...]

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    A19 Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *12 13 640 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 31.469 31.468 31.469 37.500 37.879 46.875 49.725 48.363 60.023 68.[...]

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    A20 How to Install the Rac k wall mounting This monitor meets VESA-compliant mounting interface pad specifications. 1. Separate the stand Cover using a screwdriver as shown in the picture. 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 t[...]

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