LG 23CAV42K User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
CLOUD MONITOR
23CAV42K
Please read the safety information carefully before using the product.
CLOUD Monitor Model
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3ASSEMBLING AND
PREPARING
3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
5 Lifting and moving the Monitor
5 Setting Up the Monitor set
5 - Attaching the Stand Base
6 - Detaching the stand base
6 - Detaching the stand body
7 - Mounting on a table
7 - Adjusting the stand height
8 - Adjusting the angle
8 - Using the Kensington locking device
9 - Swivel stand
9 - Using the Pivot function
10 - Installing the wall mount plate
10 - Mounting on a wall
12 USING THE MONITOR SET
12 D-SUB IN connection - PC
12 - Connecting Input Signal Cable
12 - Self Image Adjustment
13 Connecting LAN/Peripherals
13 - LAN connection
13 - DVI connection
14 - Peripheral device connection
15 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
15 Accessing The Main Menus
16 Customizing Settings
16 - Menu Settings
17 - PICTURE
18 - COLOR
19 - DISPLAY
20 - OTHERS
21 - Volume
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
24 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
25 Preset Mode
25 Power Indicator
26 PROPER POSTURE
26 Proper posture for using the monitor
27 USING CLOUD SOLUTION

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Unpacking
Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are
missing components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and
components may look different from those shown here.
yOnly use an approved LG power adapter.
yDamage caused by other power adapters is not covered by warranty.
yNote that the components may look different from those shown here.
yWithout prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve
the performance of the product.
yTo purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the
retail store where you purchased the product.
Power CordUser Manual/Card
Stand Base
Adaptor
CAUTION
NOTE
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MENU AUTO INPUT
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CLOUD
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Parts and buttons
Power Indicator
yLED On : Power is on
yLED Off: Power is off
Front Side Buttons
Input Connectors (See p.12 to 14)
(Power Button)
Input Connectors
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Setting Up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
1Place the monitor's screen face down.
yTo protect the screen from scratches,
cover the surface with a soft cloth.
3Using a coin, turn the screw clockwise to se-
cure the stand base.
2Check the position (at the front and rear) of
the stand body, then mount the stand base on
the stand body as shown in the figure.
Stand Body
Stand Base
CAUTION
Lifting and moving the
Monitor
Please heed the following information when
moving the monitor.
yAvoid touching the screen at all times, as this
may result in damage to the screen or pixels .
CAUTION
yIt is recommended to move the Monitor in
the box or packing material that the Monitor
originally came in.
yBefore moving or lifting the Monitor,
disconnect the power cord and all cables.
yHold the top and bottom of the Monitor frame
firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent
part area.
yWhen holding the Monitor, the screen should
face away from you to prevent the screen
from scratches.
yWhen transporting the Monitor, do not
expose the Monitor to jolts or excessive
vibration.
yWhen transporting the Monitor, keep the
Monitor upright, never turn the Monitor on its
side, or tilt towards the left or right.
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Detaching the stand body
1Place the monitor's screen face down. To
protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
2Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws
and detach the stand from the monitor.
yThe components appearing in the illustra-
tions may look different from the actual prod-
uct.
yDo not carry the monitor upside-down as this
may cause it to fall off its stand, resulting in
damage or injury.
yTo avoid damaging the screen when lifting
or moving the monitor, only hold the stand or
the plastic cover. This avoids putting unnec-
essary pressure on the screen.
yOnly remove the tape and the locking pin
when the monitor is mounted on the stand
base and is in an upright position. Other-
wise, the stand body may protrude, which
may lead to injury.
Detaching the stand base
1Place the monitor's screen face down.
To protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
2Using a coin, turn the screw in the stand base
counterclockwise. Detach the stand base from
the stand body.
Stand Body
Stand Base
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Mounting on a table
1Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an
upright position.
Install at least 10 cm away from the wall to
ensure sufficient ventilation.
2Connect the adaptor to the monitor, then plug
the power cord into the wall outlet.
3Press the (Power) button on the front of the
monitor to turn on the monitor.
yUnplug the power cord prior to moving or
installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION
yOnce the pin is removed, it is not necessary
to re-insert it to adjust the height.
Adjusting the stand height
1Place the monitor mounted on the stand base
in an upright position.
2Remove the tape attached at the bottom rear
of the stand body, then pull out the locking
pin.
3The height can be adjusted up to 130.0 mm.
yDo not put your fingers or
hand between the screen
and the base (chassis) when
adjusting the screen's height.
Tape
Locking Pin
Stand Body
CAUTION
WARNING
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Using the Kensington locking
device
The connector for the Kensington lock is located
on the rear of the monitor.
For more information on installation and usage,
refer to the Kensington lock user manual or visit
the website at http://www.kensington.com.
Connect the monitor to the table with the Kensing-
ton lock cable.
yUsing the Kensington lock is optional. The
accessories can be purchased at your local
electronics store.
NOTE
Adjusting the angle
1Place the monitor mounted on the stand base
in an upright position.
2Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of
the screen can be adjusted up to 5° forwards
and 15° backwards for a comfortable viewing
experience.
yTo avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting
the screen, do not hold as illustrated below.
yBe careful not to touch or press the screen
area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Front SideRear Side
WARNING
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Swivel stand
yImage shown may differ from your Monitor
set.
1Swivel 90 degrees and adjust the angle of the
Monitor set to suit your view.
1Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize
the Pivot function.
Using the Pivot function
The pivot function allows you to rotate the screen
90 degrees clockwise.
2Landscape & Portrait : You can rotate the panel
90o clockwise. Please be cautious and avoid
contact between the monitor head and the
Stand Base when rotating the screen to access
the Pivot function. If the monitor head touches
the Stand Base, then the Stand Base could
crack.
3Be careful with the cables when rotating the
screen.
Head
section
Stand
section
yAn image displayed on the monitor's screen
does not rotate according to the screen
orientation. To view a rotated image on the
screen, connect the monitor to a host PC
and change the option in Display Settings.
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Installing the wall mount plate
This monitor has a VESA compatible mount on the
back. Most mounts will require an LG mounting
plate.
1Place the monitor's screen face down. To
protect the screen from scratches, cover the
surface with a soft cloth.
2Place the wall mount plate on the monitor and
align it with the screw holes on the monitor.
3Using a screwdriver, tighten the four screws to
fix the plate onto the monitor.
yThe wall mount plate is sold separately.
yFor more information on the installation, refer
to the wall mount plate's installation guide.
Wall Mount Plate
NOTE
If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall,
attach Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to
the back of the set.
When you install the Monitor set using a wall
mounting interface (optional parts), attach it
carefully so it will not drop.
1Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface
in accordance with VESA Standards.
2If you use screw longer than standard, the
monitor might be damaged internally.
3If you use improper screw, the product might be
damaged and drop from mounted position. In
this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for
it.
4VESA compatible.
5Please use VESA standard as below.
y784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under
* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm
* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x
Length 10 mm
y787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above
* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad
and screws.
Mounting on a wall
Install the monitor at least 10 cm away from the
wall and leave about 10 cm of space at each side
of the monitor to ensure sufficient ventilation. De-
tailed installation instructions can be obtained from
your local retail store. Please refer to the manual
to install and set up a tilting wall mounting bracket.
10 cm
10 cm
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yUnplug the power cord before moving or in-
stalling the monitor to avoid electric shocks.
yInstalling the monitor on the ceiling or on a
slanted wall may result in the monitor falling
off, which could lead to injury. Please use
a LG wall mounting bracket when using a
VESA mount. For more information, contact
your local retail store or a qualified installer.
yApplying excessive force when fastening
screws may cause damage to the moni-
tor. Damage caused in this way will not be
covered by the product warranty.
yUse the wall mounting bracket and screws
that conform to the VESA standard. Dam-
age caused by the use or misuse of inap-
propriate components will not be covered
by the product warranty.
yUse the screws specified in the VESA stan-
dard.
yThe wall mount kit includes the installation
guide and necessary parts.
yThe wall mounting bracket is optional. The
accessories can be purchased at your local
retail store.
yThe length of the screw may differ for each
wall mounting bracket. Ensure the correct
length of the screw is used.
yFor more information, please refer to the user
manual for the wall mounting bracket.
Model 23CAV42K
VESA (A x B) 100 x 100
Stand Screw M4
Required Screw 4
Wall Mount Plate
(Optional)
RW120
CAUTION
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USING THE MONITOR SET
USING THE MONITOR SET
D-SUB IN connection - PC
yThis monitor supports the *Plug and Play
feature.
*Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to
add a device to your computer, without having
to reconfigure anything or install any manual
drivers.
Connecting Input Signal Cable
D-SUB IN transfers analog video signals from the
PC to the monitor.
Connect the monitor to the PC using the provided
15-pin D-SUB signal cable as illustrated below.
yApple Adapter
An adapter may be needed for Apple
computers. This adapter can be purchased
from Apple.
NOTE
RGB OUT
yWhat is "Self Image Adjustment"? This func-
tion runs when the monitor is connected for
the first time and performs automatic image
adjustment for each signal (only available for
analog [D-SUB input] signals) to provide an
optimal screen display.
Self Image Adjustment
Press the power button on the front to turn on
the monitor. When powered on, the "Self Image
Adjustment" function will run automatically (only
available for analog [D-SUB input] signals).
NOTE
AUTO INPUT
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USING THE MONITOR SET
yConnect the input signal
cable and tighten in the
direction of the arrow. To
prevent disconnection
secure the cable tightly.
yDo not press on the screen for a prolonged
time. This may cause image distortion.
yDo not display a still image on the screen
for a prolonged time. This may cause image
retention. If possible, use the screen saver.
CAUTION
yA converter can be used to convert the DVI-I
output signal to D-SUB input signal.
yWhen connecting the power cord to the out-
let, use a grounded (3-hole) multi-socket or a
grounded wall outlet.
yThe monitor may flicker when turned on in an
area of low temperature. This is normal.
ySometimes red, green or blue spots may ap-
pear on the screen. This is normal.
NOTE
DVI connection
Transfers digital video signals from the Cloud Mon-
itor to an extended monitor.
Connect the Cloud Monitor to an extended monitor
using a DVI cable.
Connecting LAN/Peripherals
LAN connection
Connect the router or switch to the monitor using a
LAN cable as illustrated below.
yThe LAN cable is sold separately.
yThe following LAN cable type can be used:
Standard: IEEE 802.3 ETHERNET
yIf a device is connected into the earphone
out port via a LAN cable, you can adjust the
volume with the volume icon on PC taskbar.
yConnect the LAN cable and the peripheral
devices prior to booting up the PC.
NOTE
LAN
Hub/Router
DVI-I(D) IN
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USING THE MONITOR SET
yPeripheral devices are sold separately.
yThe USB ports on the left and bottom of the
monitor can be used to connect the key-
board, mouse, and other USB devices.
yCables with angled plugs may have clear-
ance issues, use straight plugs when pos-
sible.
Angle Type Straight Type
Peripheral device connection
Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using
USB, microphone and headphone ports.
Left
Bottom
NOTE
NOTE
yHeadphones, speakers or microphone may
not work normally, depending on the server
PC settings.
yVirtual solutions may affect the functions or
speed of the specific USB storage device.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Accessing The Main Menus
1Press any button on the front of the monitor to display the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press to select the desired menu item.
3To change the settings of the selected item press the buttons on the front of the monitor.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
Button Description
MENU Activates the main menu.
OSD Lock/Unlock
Functions
Locks/unlocks the OSD screen.
yTo lock the OSD screen, press and hold the MENU button
for several seconds. The "OSD LOCKED" message will be
displayed and the screen will be locked.
yTo unlock the OSD screen, press and hold the MENU
button again for several seconds. The "OSD UNLOCKED"
message will be displayed and the screen will be unlocked.
CLOUD
Adjusts the volume of the DHL monitor.(only works in Cloud input mode)/the left arrow key
CLOUD Disconnects the connection when the key is pressed for a few seconds while in Cloud
mode; the right arrow key
CLOUD
To adjust the monitor settings, press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD
menu (only supported for analog signal).
Optimal Resolution 1920 x 1080
INPUT/EXIT Allows selection of the input signal.
yIf you connect the monitor to a computer using a D-SUB cable, select either the
CLOUD or D-SUB input signal.
yThe initial input signal is D-SUB.
EXIT
Exits the OSD menu.
(Power Button)
yD-SUB Input: Power On/Off
yCLOUD Input
Monitor Off: Press the power button once then the monitor will be turned off after 5
seconds.
CLOUD Off: Press the power button twice then the monitor and CLOUD connection
will be disabled.
CLOUD On: Press the power button.
Power Indicator When the monitor is in operating mode, the power indicator
will turn Red (on mode).
When the monitor is in power saving mode, the power indica-
tor will blink Red.
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Customizing Settings
Menu Settings
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the MENU OSD.
2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
3Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more
option settings.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
MENU > NEXT MENU D-SUB CLOUD Description
PICTURE CONTRAST ● ● To adjust the contrast of the screen
COLOR GAMMA ● ● To customize the color of the screen
COLOR TEMP
DISPLAY HORIZONTAL ●To adjust the position of the screen
VERTICAL
CLOCK ●To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
PHASE
OTHERS LANGUAGE
● ● To customize the screen status for a user's operating
environment
CLOUD
POWER INDICATOR
yCLOUD: Using PC via a network
MENU Analog HDMI Description
BRIGHTNESS ● ● To adjust the brightness of the screen
CONTRAST ● ● To adjust the contrast of the screen
WIDE/ORIGINAL
● ●
WIDE
Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.
ORIGINAL
Change the input image signal ratio to original.
* This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor set ratio (16:9).
RESET ● ● Restore all factory default settings. Press the◄, ►buttons to reset immediately.
VOLUME
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VOLUME
PICTURE
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the MENU OSD.
2Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Enter to PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
5Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
MENU > NEXT MENU > PICTURE Description
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COLOR
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the MENU OSD.
2Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select COLOR by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to COLOR by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
MENU > NEXT MENU > COLOR Description
GAMMA Set your own gamma value. : GAMMA 0, GAMMA 1, GAMMA 2 on the monitor,
high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display
blackish images.
COLOR TEMP CUSTOM
• RED:Set your own red color levels.
• GREEN: Set your own green color levels.
• BLUE:Set your own blue color levels.
Select the screen color.
WARM: Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red).
MEDIUM: Set the screen to medium color temperature.
COOL: Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue).
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VOLUME
DISPLAY
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the MENU OSD.
2Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select DISPLAY by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to DISPLAY by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
yOnly available in D-SUB input mode.
MENU > NEXT MENU > DISPLAY Description
HORIZONTAL To move image left and right.
VERTICAL To move image up and down.
CLOCK To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background.The
horizontal screen size will also change.
PHASE To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal
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OTHERS
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the MENU OSD.
2Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select OTHERS by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to OTHERS by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
MENU > NEXT MENU > OTHERS Description
LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
CLOUD Off CLOUD is disabled in D-SUB input mode.
On CLOUD is enabled in D-SUB input mode.
POWER
INDICATOR
Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom 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.
VOLUME