LG Electronics W1946S 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 future reference. S ee the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service. W1946T W1946TN W2046T W2246T W2346T W1946S W1946SN W2046S W2246S W2346S User ’ s Guide[...]

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    1 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 powe[...]

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    2 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 ventila[...]

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    Important Precautions 3 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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    4 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 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before shipping out.) DVI-D Signal Cable (This feat[...]

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    Connecting the Display 5 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 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Assemble the Stand Body into the product in the correct direction as shown in the picture. Make sure[...]

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    6 Connecting the Display . . Disassembling the stand 1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on aflat 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 t[...]

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    7 Connecting the Display 4. Pull out the Stand to remove. 5. Pushing the PUSH button, Take the stand body from hinge body. Good Position Bad Position Warning: You can hurt your finger.[...]

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    8 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 : -5˚ to 15˚ ERGONOMIC It[...]

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    9 Connecting the Display W1946T/W1946TN/W2046T/W2246T/W2346T 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’ Function? When you enc[...]

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    10 Connecting the Display W1946S/W1946SN/W2046S/W2246S/W2346S 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’ Function? When you en[...]

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    Connecting the Display 1 2 3 1 2 3 Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.) Cable holder Cable holder W1946T/W1946TN/W2046T W1946S/W1946SN/W2046S 11[...]

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    12 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls MENU Button 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 [...]

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    13 Control Panel Functions AUTO Button AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button before entering the On Screen Display(OSD). (Only Analog Mode) This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode). The best display mode is W1946S/[...]

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    14 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 adjus[...]

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    15 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. NORMAL MOVIE INTERNET DEMO F-ENGINE To select or customize desired image settings : D-SUB(Analog signal) input : DVI-D(Digital signal) input DSUB DVI-D DSUB DVI-D LANGUAGE POWER INDICATOR WHITE BALANCE F[...]

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    16 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. Sub- menus NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. Menu Name[...]

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    17 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description Exit : Exit : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu : Restart to select sub-menu BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. To adjust the contrast of the screen. To adjust the clearness of the screen. PRESET Select the screen color. [...]

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    18 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description CLOCK PHASE 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. HO[...]

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    19 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Press the , buttons to reset immediately. Main menu Sub menu Description To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. LANGUAGE WHITE BALANCE If the output of the video card is different the required specifications, the color level may deteriorate due to video signal distortion. [...]

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    20 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. Sub- menus NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. Menu Name[...]

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    21 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description NORMAL Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment. MOVIE Select this when you are watching a video or movie. INTERNET Select this when you are working on the document (Word etc.) DEMO This is used for advertising in the store. T[...]

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    22 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description Change the input image signal ratio to original. WIDE ORIGINAL Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. * This function works only if input resolution is lower than monitor ratio (16:9). Exit : Exit , : Move : Select another sub-menu[...]

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    23 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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    24 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 button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting. If the results are u[...]

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    25 Display image is incorrect T roubleshooting ● 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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    26 Specifications W1946T/W1946TN 47.0 cm (18.5 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 47.0 cm 0.300 x 0.300 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green), Digital Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin [...]

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    27 Specifications W1946S/W1946SN 47.0 cm (18.5 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 47.0 cm 0.300 x 0.300 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green) Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Con[...]

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    28 Specifications W2046T 50.8 cm (20.0 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 50.8 cm 0.2766 x 0.2766 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green), Digital Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub [...]

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    29 Specifications W2046S 50.8 cm (20.0 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 50.8 cm 0.2766 x 0.2766 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green) Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector[...]

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    30 Specifications W2246T 54.6 cm (21.5 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 54.6 cm 0.248 x 0.248 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green), Digital Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Co[...]

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    31 Specifications W2246S 54.6 cm (21.5 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 54.6 cm 0.248 x 0.248 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green) Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector I[...]

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    32 Specifications W2346T 58.4 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 58.4 cm 0.266 x 0.266 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green), Digital Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Conn[...]

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    33 Specifications W2346S 58.4 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 58.4 cm 0.266 x 0.266 mm (Pixel pitch) Display Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync. SOG (Sync On Green) Sync Input Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector Inp[...]

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    34 Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) *Recommend Mode Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) *Recommend Mode W1946T/W1946TN/W1946S/W1946SN W2046T/W2046S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *9 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 [...]

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    35 Specifications Indicator On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode White White Blinking Off LED Color MODE Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) *Recommend Mode W2246T/W2346T/W2246S/W2346S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *12 720 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 [...]

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    36 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. Kensington Security Slot Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately [...]

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