L1753HS LCD MONITOR USERS MANUAL

 

Users Guide L1753T L1953T L1733TR L1933TR L1753TR L1953TR Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. See the label attached on the product and give the information to your dealer when you ask for service. Important Precautions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical 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. On Disposal The 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. A2 Important Precautions NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTRERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. NOTE This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. A3 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 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 you push it until you hear it click. Stand Body 3. Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the correct direction. 4. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side Stand Base Stand Body 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. A4 Connecting the Display To remove the Stand:

1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface. 2. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth. 3. Hold the product as it follows and lift up the Stand slightly. The Head part The Stand base part 4. Change your hold on the product as it follows and turn the Stand Base in the arrow direction until you hear a "click."

5. Pull out the Stand to remove. A5 Connecting the Display To remove the Stand Base:

1.Hold the body of the Stand as it follows. 2. Press the two latches at the same time as it follows. 3. Put the Stand Base on a flat surface and pull up the body of the Stand while holding the Stand Base with the other hand. to remove. 4. The body of the Stand and the Stand Base are successfully separated. 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 20 Warning:

When adjusting the angle of the screen, do not put your finger in between the head of the monitor and the stand body . You can hurt your finger(s). Ergonomic It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees. A7 Connecting the Display 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 3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to connection. 1 the display. 2 Power Cord Signal Cable Analog signal Digital signal D-sub DVI 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. Varies according to model. Wall-outlet type 2 1 PC-outlet type DVI-D(This feature is not available in all countries.) PC 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. 4. Press button on the side switch panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting Function' is executed automatically.

(Only Analog Mode) 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/SET button on the side 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. A8 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls Side Control MENU Button Function 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 can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The message

"OSD UNLOCKED" should appear. Buttons Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display. For more information, refer to page A15. SOURCE Hot key Use this button to make D-Sub or DVI connector active. This feature is used when two computers are connected to the display. The default setting is D-Sub. A9 Control Panel Functions Control AUTO/SET Button Function Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen Display. AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO/SET 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 : 1280 x 1024 19 inch monitor : 1280 x 1024 Power Button Use this button to turn the display on or off. Power Indicator 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. A10 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 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:

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/SET Button. Use the AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.

/ Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the 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. A11 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 A D Reference PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GAMMA COLOR PRESET sRGB 6500K 9300K To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen To customize the color of the screen RED GREEN BLUE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS LANGUAGE OSD HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL WHITE BALANCE POWER INDICATOR FACTORY RESET MOVIE / TEXT USER NORMAL POSITION TRACKING SETUP FLATRON F-ENGINE NOTE To adjust the position of the screen To improve the clarity and stability, sharpness of the screen To customize the screen status for a user's operating environment To select or customize desired image settings

: Adjustable A : Analog Input D : Digital Input The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A11~A15). A12 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 P I C T U R E Icons Button Tip Sub-menus MENU : Exit

: Adjust (Decrease/Increase) SET : Enter

: Select another sub-menu NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. A13 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description PICTURE P I C T U R E BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the screen. GAMMA 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. MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu COLOR C O L O R PRESET RED GREEN BLUE MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the SRGB standard color specification. 6500K: Slightly reddish white. 9300K: Slightly bluish white. Set your own red color levels. Set your own green color levels. Set your own blue color levels. POSITION P O S I T I O N HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. VERTICAL To move image up and down. MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu A14 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description TRACKING T R A C K I N G CLOCK PHASE MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu 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 remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. To adjust the clearness of the screen. SETUP LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. OSD POSITION To adjust position of the OSD window on the screen. S E T U P S E T U P WHITE BALANCE POWER INDICATOR 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. Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the monitor to ON or OFF. If you set OFF, it will go off. If you set ON at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. MENU : Exit

: Adjust

: Adjust SET : Select another sub-menu FACTORY RESET Restore all factory default settings except

"LANGUAGE."

Press the button to reset immediately. 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. A15 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right side of the monitor. Menu Name Icons Sub-menu Name FLATRON F-ENGINE 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.Touch the SET button to use the adjusted screen. Screen when applied Screen when not applied Main menu Sub menu Description To adjust the USER sub-menu function, Press the SET Button U S E R BRIGHTNESS ACE RCM SAVE 1 2 MOVIE TEXT This feature lets you easily select the best desired image condition optimized to the environment

(ambient illumination, image types etc). MOVIE: For animation images in videos or movies TEXT: For text images (Word processing etc.) USER User You can manually adjust brightness, ACE or RCM. You can save or restore the adjusted value even when using a different envir

(Brightness): Adjusts screen brightness. .. ..ACE(Adaptive Clarity Enhancer): Selects the clarity mode. ..RCM(Real Color Management): Selects the color mode. 0 1 2 3 Not applied Green enhance Flesh tone Color Enhance Select the sub-menu using the SET button and save the YES value using the buttons. SAVE NORMAL This is under normal operating conditions. A16 Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. No image appears No image appears G Is the power cord of the display connected?

Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet. G Is the power indicator Press the Power button. light on?

G Is the power on and the power indicator blue or green?

G Is the power indicator amber?

G Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen?

G Do you see a "CHECK SIGNAL CABLE"

message on the screen?

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. 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. Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?

G 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 several seconds: the message OSD UNLOCKED will appear. A17 Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect G Display Position is incorrect. Press the AUTO/SET 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. G On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible. Press the AUTO/SET 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. G Any horizontal noise appearing in any image or characters are not clearly portrayed. G The screen color is mono or abnormal. G The screen blinks. Press the AUTO/SET 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 higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz. A18 Troubleshooting Have you installed the display driver?

G Have you installed the display driver?

G 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 web site: http://www.lge.com. Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. A19 Specifications 17 inch Display Sync Input 17 inches (43.2 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 17 inches viewable 0.264 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. Analog : 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic) Digital : 30 - 71 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. Input Form Video Input Signal Input 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic) Separate TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green) Digital 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - D connector (Digital) RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm), Digital Analog : VESA 1280 x 1024 @75 Hz Digital : VESA 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz

30 W(Typ.) 1 W 1 W Input Form Max Recommend DDC 2B 0n Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode With Stand Without Stand 36.45 cm / 14.35 inches 30.50 cm / 12.08 inches 5.80 cm / 2.28 inches 36.45 cm / 14.35 inches 37.82 cm / 14.89 inches 18.00 cm / 7.08 inches Width Height Depth Net Tilt AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A Operating Conditions 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)

-5~20 Temperature 10C to 35 C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Storage Conditions Temperature -20C to 60 C Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions

&Weight Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. A20 Specifications 19 inch Display Sync Input 19 inches (48.19 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating 19 inches viewable 0.294 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. Analog : 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic) Digital : 30 - 71 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. Input Form Video Input Signal Input 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic) Separate TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green) Digital 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - D connector (Digital) RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm), Digital Analog : VESA 1280 x 1024 @75 Hz Digital : VESA 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz

33 W(Typ.) 1 W 1 W Input Form Max Recommend DDC 2B On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode With Stand Without Stand 40.20 cm / 15.83 inches 33.30 cm / 13.11 inches 5.80 cm / 2.28 inches 40.20 cm / 15.83 inches 40.75 cm / 16.04 inches 18.00 cm / 7.08 inches Width Height Depth Net Tilt AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.8A Operating Conditions 4.4 kg (9.70 lbs)

-5~20 Temperature 10C to 35 C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Storage Conditions Temperature -20C to 60 C Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions

&Weight Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. A21 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 VGA VGA VGA VESA VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA MAC VESA VESA VESA 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 68.681 61.805 63.981 79.976 70 70 60 75 60 75 75 60 75 75 65 60 75

* Recommend Mode

** Only Analog Mode Indicator MODE On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode LED Color blue amber Off A22 Specifications Signal Connector Pin Assignment 1 9 17 8 16 24 DVI-D Connector Pin Signal(DVI-D) 1 T. M. D. S. Data2-

2 T. M. D. S. Data2+

3 T. M. D. S. Data2/4 Shield 4 T. M. D. S. Data4-

5 T. M. D. S. Data4+

6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Analog Vertical Sync. 9 T. M. D. S. Data1-

10 T. M. D. S. Data1+

11 T. M. D. S. Data1/3 Shield 12 T. M. D. S. Data3-

13 T. M. D. S. Data3+

14

+5V Power 15 Ground (return for +5V, H. Sync. and V. Sync.) Pin Signal(DVI-D) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hot Plug Detect T. M. D. S. Data0-

T. M. D. S. Data0+

T. M. D. S. Data0/5 Shield T. M. D. S. Data5-

T. M. D. S. Data5+

T. M. D. S. Clock Shield T. M. D. S. Clock+

T. M. D. S. Clock-

T. M. D. S. (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) A23 Installing the Wall mount plate This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device. 1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface. 2. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth. 3. Hold the product as it follows and lift up the Stand slightly. The Head part The Stand base part 4. Change your hold on the product as it follows and turn the Stand Base in the arrow direction until you hear a "click."

5. Pull out the Stand to remove. A24 Installing the Wall mount plate 6. Install the wall mount plate Wall mount plate (Separate purchase) This is stand-type or will 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 at most computer stores A25 Digitally yours