LG L1730SBFT Owner Manual

User's Guide
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L1 9305 «FT
L1930SQ
Mare sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User s Guide(CD) in an accessible place tor furture reference.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this mformation to your
dealer when you require 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 e 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.
= [here 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.
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.
= During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
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:
a 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.
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
a [he 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.
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 base
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2. Align the hooks on the stand base with the matching slots in the base of
the monitor.
Hook
Es
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.
3. Insert the hooks into slots.
Removing the stand base
Bottom Latch
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Important
= This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
= Once you connect the stand base, try not to disconnect it.
= Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.
= In order to prevent injury, watch that your fingers are not caught when moving a
sliding door or attaching/detaching a stand cover.
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Connecting the Display
Using the Computer
1. Open the Sliding Door and remove the Stand Cover.
Stand Cover
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. 7m
Analog signal
D-SUB
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* Varies according to model.
Wall-outlet type"
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PC-outlet type"
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> 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.
Connecting the Display
4. Connect the cables as shown in the figure to the cable holder to arrange it
neatly.
ori Cable Holder
5. Connect the Stand Cover and then pull down the Sliding Door.
Sliding Door
Stand Cover
6. 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.
PROCESSING SELF
IMAGE SETTING
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. If you want to adjust the
monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, push the ‘AUTO’
button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ‘FACTORY
RESET’ option on the OSD adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes
all the menu items except LANGUAGE.
Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
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Control Function
© MENU Button 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.
OSD LOCKED Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds. The
message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing
the MENU button for 5 seconds. The message "OSD
UNLOCKED" should appear.
OSD UNLOCKED
O - + Buttons Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
J Engine hot key
For more information, refer to page A13
FLATRON F-ENGINE
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NORMAL
MENU - + SET
Control Panel Functions
Control Function
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
SET/AUTO
Display.
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the SET/AUTO button before 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
17 inch monitor : 1280x1024
19 inch monitor : 1280x1024
PROCESSING AUTO
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
O Power Button Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power (DPMS) This Indicator lights up green when the display
Indicator operates normally. If the display is in DPM (Energy
Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.
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
s 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:
MENU — = + — SET/AUTO — =- + — MENU
Ч] Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the - ог + Buttons. When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the SET/AUTO Button.
Use the - [+ Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the
SET/AUTO Button to select other sub-menu items.
Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another
function. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.
Automatic save
With the OSD open, once you have made an adjustment the monitor
automatically save any adjustments you have made, even if you exit the menu
or open another menu. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the
OSD to disappear, the adjustment will also been saved.
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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 Reference
PICTURE BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness, contrast
CONTRAST and gamma of the screen
GAMMA
COLOR PRESET To customize the color of the
RED screen
GREEN
BLUE
POSITION H POSITION To adjust the position of the
V POSITION screen
TRACKING CLOCK To improve the clarity and
PHASE stability of the screen
FACTORY | FACTORY RESET To restore the default settings
RESET WHITE BALANCE
SETUP LANGUAGE To customize the screen status
OSD H POSITION for a user's operating environment
OSD V POSITION
FLATRON TEXT/MOVIE To select or customize desired
F-ENGINE(-) | USER image settings
NORMAL
: Adjustable
NOTE
= [Ne order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A13).
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.
Menu Name
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Sub-menus—
Button Tip
= MENU [©] : Exit
m 7 + : Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
a SET |] : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
NOTE
® OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
Main menu Sub menu
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
X & © La E
CONTRAST
GAMMA
= MENU : Exit
= - :Decrease
= + :Increase
= SET : Select another sub-menu
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Description
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.
COLOR
PRESET
X SE La E
Е ванн:
! ® RED
@ GREEN
BLUE
= MENU : Exit
= = : Decrease
m + : Increase
mu SET : Select another sub-menu
Select the screen color.
* 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
* G6500K: Slightly reddish white.
Set your own red color levels.
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
POSITION
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H POSITION
V POSITION
HS ps HF 50
= MENU : Exit
= - :Decrease
= + : Increase
= SET : Select another sub-menu
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
Main menu Sub menu
TRACKING
CLOCK
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PHASE
= MENU : Exit
m - :Decrease
= + : Increase
= SET : Select another sub-menu
FACTORY RESET FACTORY
RESET
SE ELE ED
В
WHITE
BALANCE
PRESET MODE
1024 x 768 60Hz
= MENU : Exit
m — : Adust
= + : Adjust
= SET : Select another sub-menu
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Description
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.
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
If you want to reset the monitor, select the YES
and then press the - or + button to execute.
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.
For example
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.
If you want to adjust, select the YES and then press the - or + button to execute.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
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$ » ENGLISH
OSD
H POSITION
[С [+] 50
E EE osD
V POSITION
= MENU : Exit
m - : Decrease
= + : Increase
m SET : Select another sub-menu
To choose the language in which the
control names are displayed.
To adjust horizontal position of the OSD
window on the screen.
To adjust vertical position of the OSD
window on the screen.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
mm The OSD screen will appear when you press the F-ENGINE (-) button at the
front side of the monitor.
Menu Name— FLATRON F-ENGINE
Icons —
Sub-menu Name
MENU -
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 will appear on the right side.Press the
SETbutton to use the adjusted screen.
Main menu Sub menu
SET
Screen when applied Screen when not applied
FLATRON F-ENGINE
MOVIE
MENU - + SET
Description
FLATRON F-ENGINE MOVIE This feature lets you easily select the best desired
TEXT image condition optimized to the environment
MENU - + SET
m — +: Select another sub-menu
(ambient illumination, image types etc).
MOVIE: For animation images in videos or movies
TEXT: For text images (Word processing etc.)
FLATRON F-ENGINE USER User
You can manually adjust brightness, ACE or RCM.
MENU - + SET
To adjust the USER sub-menu function,
Press the SET Button
You can save or restore the adjusted value even
when using a different environment setting.
-@ (Brightness): Adjusts screen brightness.
--ACE(Adaptive Clarity Enhancer): Selects the clarity mode.
= MENU : Exit
--RCM(Real Color Management) : Selects the color mode.
Not applied
Green enhance
Flesh tone
Color Enhance
m = : Decrease Select the CE sub-menu using the SET
m Ÿ : Increase button and save the YES value using the -
m SET : Select another sub-menu buttons.
FLATRON F-ENGINE
NORMAL
MENU - + SET
NORMAL This is under normal operating conditions.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
O ls the power cord of the
display connected?
O ls the power indicator
light on?
O ls the power on and the
power indicator green?
O ls the power indicator
amber?
O Do you see an "OUT
OF RANGE" message
on the screen?
O 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.
* |fthe display is in power saving mode, try moving
the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard
to bring up the screen.
- Make sure if the power is on.
* Try to tum 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 5 seconds.
The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should
appear.
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Troubleshooting
Display image is incorrect
@ Display Position is - Press the SET/AUTO button to automatically
incorrect. 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.
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.
@ On the screen * Press the SET/AUTO button to automatically
background, vertical adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
bars or stripes are If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
visible. vertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon in
the on screen display.
@ Any horizontal noise * Press the SET/AUTO button to automatically
appearing in any adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
image or characters If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
are not clearly horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the on
portrayed. 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).
O The screen color is Check if the signal cable is properly connected
mono or abnormal. 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.
@ The screen blinks. - Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if
yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
- Make sure the power voltage is high enough, It
has to be higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
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Troubleshooting
Have you installed the display driver?
@ Have you installed the ° Ве sure to install the display driver from the
display driver? 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.
@ Do you see an + Make sure to check if the video card supports
"Unrecognized monitor, Plugá Play function.
Plug&Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found"
message?
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Tilt Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
NOTE
Specifications L1730S «1
17 inches (43.2cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
17 inches viewable
0.26 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/750hm)
Max VESA 1280 x 10240 75Hz
Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
Normal 43W
Stand-by/Suspend < 2W
DPMS Off < 2W
Width 39.80 cm / 15.67 inches
Height 40.33 cm / 15.88 inches
Depth 22.00 cm / 8.66 inches
Net 4.90 kg (10.80 Ibs)
Tilt 5-30
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10Ct0 35°C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20'C to 60 C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( ), Detachable (O )
Attached( ), Detachable (QO)
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
m Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Tilt Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
NOTE
Specifications L1930S «71
19 inches (48.26cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
19 inches viewable
0.294mm 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/750hm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@75Hz
Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
Normal 40W
Stand-by/Suspend < 2W
DPMS Off < 2W
Width 44.44 cm / 17.50 inches
Height 43.83 cm / 17.25 inches
Depth 22.00 cm / 8.66 inches
Net 6.5 kg (14.33 Ibs)
Tilt 5-30
Swivel 300°
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10 Cto 35 C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20C to 60 C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( ), Detachable (O)
Attached( ), Detachable (O)
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
= Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Preset Modes (Resolution)
@ 17 inch monitor
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1 VGA 640 x 350 31.469 70
2 VGA 720 x 400 31.408 70
3 VGA 640 x 480 31.469 60
4 VESA 640 x 480 37.500 75
5 VESA 800 x 600 37.879 60
6 VESA 800 x 600 46.875 75
7 MAC 832 x 624 49.725 75
8 VESA 1024 x 768 48.363 60
9 VESA 1024 x 768 60.123 75
10 MAC 1152 x 870 68.681 75
11 VESA 1152 x 900 61.805 65
12 VESA 1280 x 1024 63.981 60
13 VESA 1280 x 1024 79.976 75
(O 19 inch monitor
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freg. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1 VGA 640 x 350 31.469 70
2 VGA 720 x 400 31.468 70
3 VGA 640 x 480 31.469 60
4 VESA 640 x 480 37.500 75
5 VESA 800 x 600 37.879 60
6 VESA 800 x 600 46.875 75
7 MAC 832 x 624 49.725 75
8 VESA 1024 x 768 48.363 60
9 VESA 1024 x 768 60.123 75
10 MAC 1152 x 870 68.681 75
11 VESA 1152 x 900 61.805 65
12 VESA 1280 x 1024 63.981 60
13 VESA 1280 x 1024 79.976 75
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Indicator
Normal green
Stand-by/Suspend amber
DPMS Off amber
How to Install the VESA Standard wall mounting
This monitor meets VESA-compliant mounting interface pad
specifications.
1. Remove the Sliding Door and Stand Cover.
Stand Cover
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 the picture.
4, Install the VESA standrad wall mounting.
VESA wall mounting
Connected to another object (stand type
and wall-mounted type. This monitor
accepts a VESA-compliant mounting
interface pad.-optional)
For further information, refer to the VESA
Wall Mounting Instruction Guide.
Kensington Security Slot- optional
Connected to a locking
cable that can be purchased
separately at most computer
stores
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