W2453HQV LCD Monitor W2453TQV User manual

 

Users Guide W2453TQ Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future 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 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 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. As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if the unit is turned off. 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. Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys or objects on the product screen. It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display. 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. When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can be very dangerous. It can cause electric shock. 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. Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause damage to the screen and cause image burn-in. Make sure to use a screen saver on the product. Burn-in and related problems are not covered by the warranty on this product. Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen. Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to move. If you drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact an authorized the service center for repair. Avoid high temperatures and humidity. 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 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. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur. (Do not use chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners or alcohol) Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the front frame;

wipe in one direction only. Too much moisture may cause staining. 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. A3 Connecting the Display Connecting the stand 1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Assemble the stand base into stand body in the correct direction as shown in the picture, then tighten the screw which is attached to the stand base. Stand Base Stand Body Screw 3. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side. Disassembling the stand 1. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth. 2. Loosen the screw which is attached to the stand base, then take off the stand base from stand body. Stand Body Stand Base Screw 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 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: -5~15 Swivel: 355 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. A5A5 Connecting the Display Using the Computer 1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map

. 2 1 form to Connect DVI-D Cable Connect D-sub Cable (PC) Connect D-sub Cable (Mac) A B C 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. User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product. Power Cord Analog signal D-sub Digital signal DVI Wall-outlet type 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. DVI-D (This feature is not available in all countries.) 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.

(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. AUTO/SET Function? When you encounter problems such as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or tilted screen while using the device or after changing screen resolution, press the AUTO/SET function button to improve resolution. A6 Connecting the Display Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.) N E P O Cable holder 1 4 N E P O N EP O 2 3 A7 Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Control Function Button Button Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE,AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE SENSOR,SMART items,for more information,refer to page A16. Use this button to enter EZ ZOOMING, 4:3 IN WIDE, PHOTO EFFECT items, for more information, refer to page A17-A18. MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display. OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so that these settings are not inadvertently changed. To lock the OSD settings, press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" appears. You can unlock the OSD settings at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD UNLOCKED" appears. A8 Control Panel Functions Control Function Buttons Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display. Button For more information, refer to page A19.

) Button

(SOURCE) Use this button to make either D-Sub or DVI connector active. This feature is used when two computers are connected to the display. The default setting is D-Sub. AUTO/SET Button Use this button to select an icon in the On Screen Display. AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO/SET button prior to 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:

W2453TQ: 1920 x 1080 Power Button Use this button to turn the display on or off. Power Indicator This Indicator lights up as red when the display is operating normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes to flicker. Light sensor This is lens for light sensor select outside luminance, when setting AUTO BRIGHT ON. A9 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. A10 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 CINEMA MODE AUTO BRIGHT TIME CONTROL LIVE SENSOR SMART EZ ZOOMING 4:3 IN WIDE PHOTO EFFECT PICTURE COLOR TRACKING SETUP FLATRON F-ENGINE NOTE NORMAL GAUSSIAN BLUR SEPIA MONOCHROME BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GAMMA PRESET sRGB 6500K 9300K RED GREEN BLUE HORIZONTAL VERTICAL CLOCK PHASE SHARPNESS LANGUAGE OSD POSITION HORIZONTAL VERTICAL WHITE BALANCE POWER INDICATOR FACTORY RESET MOVIE INTERNET USER NORMAL DEMO To focus on the moving picture selected To control screen brightness automatically To mind user using time To control touch key distance To control smart key menu To adjust the resolution To adjust the image size To adjust screen color mode To adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the screen To costomize the color of the screen To adjust the position of the screen To improve the clarity and stability of the screen To costomize 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~A19 ). A11 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 : Exit

: Adjust (Decrease/Increase) SET : Enter

: Select another sub-menu

: Restart to select sub-menu Button Tip Sub-menus Main Menu Menu Name Icons NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. A12 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description PICTURE PICTURE 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 COLOR PRESET sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the SRGB standard color specification. 6500K: Slightly reddish white. 9300K: Slightly bluish white. RED GREEN BLUE Set your own red color levels. Set your own green color levels. Set your own blue color levels. MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu A13 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description TRACKING TRACKING HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. VERTICAL To move image up and down. MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu 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. SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the screen. A14 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description SETUP 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. WHITE BALANCE POWER INDICATOR MENU : Exit

: Adjust

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

"LANGUAGE."

Press the , buttons 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 smart button on the right bottom of the monitor. Main menu Sub menu Description CINEMA MODE It focuses better on the moving picture in selected area.

*This function is operated only if the fortemanager is installed to pc. AUTO BRIGHT If select on,it automatically controls the brightness of display to best suit the surrounding working environment,providing the optimal viewing condition and maximized user convenience. If select off,auto brightness is off. TIME CONTROL Remind user using time by showing alarm OSD and flickering power LED. Selection:OFF/1HOUR/2HOUR LIVE SENSOR This function turns on the button LED for pushing comfortable.When detect the presence of users hand before touch it. SMART To adjust AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL, LIVE SENSOR. If select ON it turns on AUTO BRIGHT,LIVE SENSOR and makes time CONTROL to 1HOUR. If select off,it turns off those. If set AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE SENSOR directly,this setting is changed to USER automatically. A16 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The OSD screen will appear when you touch the FUN button on the right bottom of the monitor. Main menu Sub menu Description EZ ZOOMING EZ Zoom lowers the displays resolution in single-step increments. Depressing the button once lowers the resolution by one step; while a second button-press returns the resolution to the original display settings.

*This function is operated only if the forteManager is installed to PC. 4:3 IN WIDE To select the image size of the screen. WIDE 4:3 WIDE: Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. 4 : 3: Change the image signal ratio into 4:3. A17A17 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description PHOTO EFFECT

- NORMAL:

The PhotoEffect function is disabled.

- GAUSSIAN BLUR:

This option is to add the effect to the screen that the dark and sharp image becomes brighter and more blurred.

- SEPIA:

This option changes the screen to be Sepia tone. The Sepia tone is brown color tone.

- MONOCHROME:

This option changed the screen to be Gray tone. The screen is displayed by white, black, gray. A18 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right bottom of the monitor. Menu Name Icons Sub-menu Name Main menu Sub menu Description MOVIE INTERNET 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 INTERNET: For text images (Word processing etc.) MENU : Exit

: Move USER User You can manually adjust ACE or RCM. You can save or restore the adjusted value even when using a different environment. To adjust the USER sub-menu function,press the AUTO/SET Button. ..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 MENU : Exit

: Decrease

: Increase SET : Select another sub-menu NORMAL This is under normal operating conditions.

* Normal mode is when f-ENGINE is turned off. DEMO This is just for advertising to customer in the shops. Its setting is same with Movie mode and screen is divided by half. A19 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 indicator flickering?

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

G Do you see a "CHECK SIGNAL CABLE"

message on the screen?

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. A20 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. 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. 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). Important 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. If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution. The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer. A21A21 Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect The screen color is mono or abnormal. 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 . The screen blinks. Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes,change it to the recommend resolution. Have you installed the display driver?

Have you installed the display driver?

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. Do you see an

"Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found"

message?

Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. A22 Specifications W2453TQ Display Sync Input 24.0 inches (60.9 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size: 60.9 cm 0.276*0.276 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Freq. Analog,Digital : 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Video Input Signal Input Input Form Max Separate TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green) Digital (HDCP) 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - D connector (Digital) Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm), Digital Analog : VESA 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz Digital : VESA 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz VESA 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz Recommend DDC 2B (Digital), DDC 2AB (Analog) On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode 47 W(Typ.) 1 W 1 W

With Stand Without Stand 58.23 cm / 22.92 inches 43.08 cm / 16.96 inches 6.63 cm / 2.61 inches 58.23 cm / 22.92 inches 44.44 cm / 17.49 inches 21.20 cm / 8.34 inches Width Height Depth Net Tilt Swivel 355 AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.2A Operating Conditions 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs)

-5~15 Temperature 10C to 35 C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Storage Conditions Temperature -20C to 60 C Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing Attached( ), Detached ( O ) Wall-outlet type Resolution Plug&Play Power Consumption Dimensions

&Weight Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. A23A23 Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) W2453TQ Display Modes (Resolution) 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 x 1050 1920 x 1080 Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) 31.468 31.469 37.500 37.879 46.875 48.363 60.123 67.500 63.981 79.976 65.290 67.500 70 60 75 60 75 60 75 75 60 75 60 60

* Recommend Mode Indicator MODE On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode LED Color Red Flicker Off A24 Digitally yours