LG Electronics N1642W manual

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    N1642W N1642WP N1941W N1941WP N1941WE User ’ s Guide Network Monitor M ake sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future reference. S ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service. With LG Network Monitor, so[...]

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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 Power Cord (Depending on the country) 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before shipping out.) IMPO[...]

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    A1 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 pow[...]

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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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    A3 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.[...]

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    A4 Connecting the Display 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. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, t[...]

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    A5 Connecting the Display Disassembling the stand 1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface. 3. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction. 2. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth. If you can't release the stand base even the locking knob is at a release position, Please push the[...]

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    A6 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 1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort. Tilt Range : -5˚~20˚ Ergonomic It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and [...]

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    A7 Using the Computer 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. Connecting the Display Wall-outlet type Analog signal A B Connect D-sub(RGB Analog) Cable (PC) Connect D-sub(RGB Analog) Cable (Mac) Mac adapter (This item must[...]

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    A8 Wall-outlet type Analog signal (Make sure to connect X550 port,not LAN port of PC) Up to 5 ports are supported per X550 PCI Card. Up to 5 ports can be connected if necessary. (These items are not included for all models.) Using the Monitor 1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map form to . 1 2 1 2 [...]

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    A9 NOTE Connecting the Display LAN Cable -For the LAN cable,it is recommended to use SFTP(recommend : 6m,max : 10m) provided by LG. Image quality and some functionality may be degraded if a different LAN cable is used. -To achieve good image quality,avoid using UTP and STP cables. -You must use a direct LAN cable,not a crossover one. Do not connect[...]

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    A10 Connecting to a X550 port using a LAN cable. Connecting the Display Notice Turning the power off while booting the PC may damage the product. Turning the power off while booting the PC may cause it to operate incorrectly. If the mouse is connected using a USB device and is not detected, disconnect and connect it again. If you reconnect a periph[...]

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    A11 Control Function Control Panel Functions 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. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear. You ca[...]

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    A12 Control Function Control Panel Functions 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 flicker. 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 Display. A[...]

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    A13 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 adju[...]

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    A14 NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A14~A19). On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. ( : Adjustable A : D-SUB Input X : X-PORT Input ) To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen PICTURE COLOR POSITION T[...]

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    A15 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. Y ou 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 But[...]

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    A16 On Screen Display(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 blackish images. PICTURE PRESET RED GREE[...]

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    A17 MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase SET : Select another sub-menu On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment 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 r[...]

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    A18 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment SETUP SETUP MENU : Exit : Adjust : Adjust SET : Select another sub-menu 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 a D-sub or X-PORT input signa[...]

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    A19 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description MOVIE INTERNET NORMAL DEMO USER INTERNET : For text images (Word processing etc.) MOVIE : For animation images in videos or movies This is under normal operating conditions. This is just for advertising to customer in the shops. It ’ s setting is same with Movie mo[...]

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    A20 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 indicator light on? ● Is the power indicator flickering? ● Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen[...]

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    A21 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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    A22 T roubleshooting 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 [...]

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    A23 Specifications N1642W/N1642WP Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions & Weight Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord 15.6 inches (39.6 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD , Anti- Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 39.6 cm 0.252*0.252 mm pixel pitch D-SUB Horizon[...]

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    A24 Specifications N1941W/N1941WP/N1941WE Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions & Weight Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord 18.51 inches (47.0 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD , Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 47.0 cm 0.30*0.30 mm pixel pitch D-SUB H[...]

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    A25 Specifications D-SUB Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) *Recommend Mode Indicator On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode Blue Flicker Off LED Color MODE 1 2 3 4 *5 31.468 31.469 37.879 48.363 47.712 70 60 60 60 60 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 X-PORT Preset Modes (Resolutio[...]

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    A26 Installing the W all mount plate (Only for N1941W ,N1941WP ,N1941WE) 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.LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a [...]

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