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. There 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. A1 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:
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. A2 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. Align the hooks on the stand base with the matching slots in the base of the monitor. 2. Insert the hooks into slots. Hook Important This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the items shown in the picture. To Remove the Stand Base
- Do not force to remove the Stand Base, but remove the screws on the back first for your safety.
- 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. Stand Base A3 Connecting the Display Using the Computer 1. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure 2. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and the connection. close to the display. NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view. This rear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as shown. Power Cord Signal Cable Analog signal D-sub*
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PC MAC 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. A4 Connecting the Display Side Jacks
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*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 both Speaker Out and Line Out, convert to Line Out using the card jumper of the program (Refer to the Sound Card Manual). VCR/DVD Audio(R) Input Connects to the Audio(R) jack of the VCR/DVD. VCR/DVD Audio(L) Input Connects to the Audio(L) jack of the VCR/DVD. VCR/DVD Video Input Connects to the Video jack of the VCR/DVD. VCR/DVD S-Video Input Connects to the S-Video jack of the VCR/DVD. A5 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls L1510A 574+-
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Use these buttons to go up and down the channel when the TV source is available.
VOLUME:
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MENU AUTO/SELECT MENU AUTO/SELECT Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SELECT Button. Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level. Accept the changes by pressing the AUTO/SELECT Button. Exit the OSD by Pressing the MENU Button. A8 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. Reference To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen To customize the color of the screen To adjust the position of the screen To improve the clarity and stability of the screen To adjust the audio function To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment To adjust the PIP of the screen Using the computer Main menu Sub menu BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR POSITION TRACKING AUDIO SETUP PIP BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST PRESET 9300K 6500K R/G/B(User Color) V POSITION H POSITION AUTO CLOCK PHASE VOLUME MUTE BASS TREBLE BALANCE LANGUAGE OSD POSITION PIP ON/OFF PIP SOURCE PIP SIZE PIP SOUND PIP POSITION TRANSPARENCY NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A13).
: Adjustable A9 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Using the VCR/DVD/TV Main menu Sub menu CHANNEL VIDEO AUDIO SETUP CHANNEL MODE AUTO CHANNEL MANUAL CHANNEL ADD/DELL CH. FINE TUNE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT VOLUME MUTE BASS TREBLE BALANCE SOUND LANGUAGE OSD POSITION V T Reference To select the TV channel settings and adjust the channel quality. To improve the clarity and stability of the screen To adjust the audio function To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment
: Adjustable V : VCR/DVD T : TV A10 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. To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen OSD Adjust BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST 88 100 Description BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the screen. To customize the color of the screen OSD Adjust Description COLOR PRESET PRESET 9300K 6500K RED GREEN BLUE RED GREEN BLUE 9300K/6500K Select the screen color. 9300K: Slightly bluish white. 6500K: Slightly reddish white. Set your own color levels. To adjust the position of the screen OSD Adjust POSITION 61 39 Description Vertical Position To move image up and down. Horizontal Position To move image left and right. A11 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment To improve the clarity and stability of the screen OSD Adjust TRACKING AUTO AUTO YES NO CLOCK PHASE CLOCK PHASE Description This function is suitable for analog signal input only. This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen position, clock and 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. To adjust the audio function OSD Adjust Description AUDIO OFF VOLUME MUTE BASS TREBLE BALANCE VOLUME To decrease or increase volume level. MUTE BASS Used to select mute on (means sound off) and mute off (means sound on). To raises or lowers Bass level. TREBLE To raises or lowers Treble level. BALANCE To adjust the balance level. To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment OSD Adjust SETUP LANGUAGE OSD POSITION ELAPSED TIME ENGLISH 0 H 1024x768/60Hz PRESET MODE Description LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. OSD POSITION To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen. ELAPSED TIME To display the use time of display. A12 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment To adjust the PIP of the screen OSD Adjust PIP PIP ON/OFF PIP SOURCE PIP SIZE PIP SOUND PIP POSITION OFF TV SMALL OFF TRANSPARENCY 0 Description This PIP (Picture-in-Picture) function allows the image from the TV, VCR or DVD to be displayed on a sub-
screen while you are using a computer. PIP ON/OFF PIP SOURCE PIP SIZE PIP SOUND PIP POSITION To select the sub-screen on/off. To select an input signal for PIP. To adjust the size of the PIP screen:
SMALL/LARGE To turn the PIP sound on/off. To adjust the position of PIP screen. TRANSPARENCY To adjust the transparency of the OSD menu screen. A13 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment To adjust the screen when using the VCR/DVD/TV To select TV channel settings and adjust the channel quality OSD Adjust Description
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Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet. Is the power indicator light on?
Is the power on and the power indicator green?
Is the power indicator amber?
Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen?
Do you see a "CHECK SIGNAL CABLE "
message on the screen?
Press the Power button. Adjust the brightness and the contrast. If the 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 turn 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. A16 Troubleshooting 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/SELECT button to automatically 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. Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting. If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the vertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon in the on screen display. Press the AUTO/SELECT button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting. If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the on 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). 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 - Settings. 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 hgher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz. A17 Troubleshooting Have you installed the display driver?
Have you installed the display driver?
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"Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found"
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Audio function No sound. Sound is too high pitched or too low piched. 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 web site: http://www.lge.com. Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. Check if the audio cable is correctly connected. Check the volume level. Adjust the TREBLE to an appropriate level. Adjust the BASS to an appropriate level. Sound level is too low. Check the volume level. TV function TV signal is not received. Check the channel system and make sure you chose the correct channel system. Check the AUTO CHANNEL function to automatically search the available channels. Check and see if the TV adapter is properly connected between your display and antenna cable. A18 Specifications Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Plug&Play Audio Signal Power Consumption Dimensions
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(with tilt stand) Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions 15 inches (38.1cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 15 inches viewable 0.3 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form Signal Input Input Form Max Recommend DDC 2B Input 30 - 63kHz (Automatic) 56 - 75Hz (Automatic) Separate TTL, Positive/Negative 15 pin D-Sub Connector RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm) VESA 1024 x 768@75Hz VESA 1024 x 768@60Hz PC : 700mVrms TV:100%modulation Video : 400mVrms 1W + 1W (left+right)/10%
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Normal Stand-by/Suspend DPMS Off 36.02 cm / 14.18 inches Width 35.98 cm / 14.17 inches Height 15.30 cm / 6.02 inches Depth 4.15 kg (9.15 lbs) Net
-5~30 Tilt AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.6A Operating Conditions Temperature 10C to 35 C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Storage Conditions Temperature -20C to 60 C Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing Tilt Stand Signal cable Power cord Regulations Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type TCO99 NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 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 14 VGA VGA VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 31.468 31.468 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.725 48.363 56.476 60.023 70 70 60 66.67 72.8 75 56.25 60 72 75 75 60 70 75
*Recommended Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flickering, TFT technology is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your computer for 1024 x 768 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate. VESA wall mounting Connected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type. This monitor accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.) Kensington Security Slot- optional Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores A20 Using the Remote Control For detailed instructions of each button on the remote control, refer to the appropriate pages of this manual. Remote Control Power Button POWER
Number buttons MENU Button VOLUME( ) Buttons SET Button SOURCE Selection Button APC MENU AUTO MUTE UP VOL SET VOL SOURCE DOWN PIP POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP P/STILL TV/AV Button AUTO Button This function is to automatically search the available channels. It is available to the TV signal inputs only. This function is to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size
(display mode). It is available to the PC signal inputs only. MUTE Button To select mute on or off. DOWN/UP ( ) Buttons PIP Button The sub-screen is changed in the order shown below.
: SMALL -> LARGE -> OFF VCR Buttons These buttons are available for LG VCR remote controls only. Refer to the Owners Manual for your VCR . LIGHT VIEW
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(DAY/NIGHT/USER MODE). TEXT: For viewing letters MOVIE: For viewing movies PHOTO: For viewing pictures or the photographs USER MODE: This function memorizes the manual adjustment -Brightness, Contrast and Color value on the On Screen Display.
* You can use this function only with the remote control. A21 Using the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control to operate the monitor. This section shows you how to use the remote control. Preparing the Remote Control 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and -
on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 3. Close the cover. A A A A A A Note Do not insert the batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction. Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Also do not throw the batteries into the fire. Do not use different types of batteries together, nor mix old and new batteries. Operating with the Remote Control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. 574+-
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Distance : About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor. Angle : About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor. Do not expose the sensor of remote control in the monitor to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If so, may not be able to operate the monitor with the remote control. Note Do not drop the remote control or handle it roughly. Do not leave the remote control in extremely hot or humid conditions. Do not expose the remote control to water or anything wet. A22 Connection of external equipment Connecting the VCR/DVD 1. Connect the each audio/video output jack of the VCR/DVD to the corresponding input port as shown on the Display. If you connect the S-Video input port to external equipment, you can have an improved definition image. 1
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(a) TV tuner pack (Optional):
L1510T model includes TV tuner pack. For L1510A models, TV tuner can be purchased as an option from the LGE monitor dealers. 2. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the display
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