LG Flatron W2453V User manual

User's Guide
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M_e su_:eto _:eadthe Important Precautions betbre using the product.
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See the labelattachedontheproductandgivetheinformationto your
deNerwhenyouaskforservice.

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.
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.
Itcan 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.
• Inthe presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal
cable because it can be very dangerous. It can cause electric shock.
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.

Donotusethisdisplaynearwatersuchasnearabathtub,washbowl,kitchen
sink,laundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool.
Displaysareprovidedwithventilationopeningsinthecabinettoallowtherelease
ofheatgeneratedduringoperation.Iftheseopeningsareblocked,built-upheat
cancausefailureswhichmayresultinafirehazard.Therefore,NEVER:
• Blockthebottomventilationslotsbyplacingthedisplayonabed,sofa,rug,etc.
• Placethedisplayinabuilt-inenclosureunlessproperventilationisprovided.
• Covertheopeningswithclothorothermaterial.
• Placethedisplaynearoroveraradiatororheatsource.
DonotruborstriketheActiveMatrixLCDwithanythinghardasthismayscratch,
mar,ordamagetheActiveMatrixLCDpermanently.
DonotpresstheLCDscreenwithyourfingerforalongtimeasthismaycause
someafterimages.
SomedotdefectsmayappearasRed,GreenorBluespotsonthescreen.
However,thiswillhavenoimpactoreffectonthedisplayperformance.
Ifpossible,usetherecommendedresolutiontoobtainthebestimagequalityfor
yourLCDdisplay.Ifusedunderanymodeexcepttherecommendedresolution,
somescaledorprocessedimagesmayappearonthescreen.However,thisis
characteristicofthefixed-resolutionLCDpanel.
Leavingafixedimageonthescreenforalongtimemaycausedamagetothe
screenandcauseimageburn-in.Makesuretouseascreensaverontheproduct.
Burn-inandrelatedproblemsarenotcoveredbythewarrantyonthisproduct.
Donotshockorscratchthefrontandsidesofthescreenwithmetallicobjects.
Otherwise,itmaycausedamagetothescreen.
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.

Connecting the stand
]. Place the monitor with its front faring 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
StandBase
StandBody Screw
3. Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face the front side
Disassembling the stand
]. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth
2. Loosen the screw which is attached to the stand base, then take offthe stand base
from stand body StandBody StandBase
Screw

• 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 variousways for maximum comfort,
•Tilt Range: -5°-15 °
_5°15°
• Swivel: 355_
355 °

Using the Computer
]. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below
sketch map form 0 to (_) .
Q Connect DVI-DCable
Connect D-subCable(PC)
Connect D-subCable(Mac)
Connect HDMI Cable
(_ PowerCord(_) SignalCable
D-sub DVI
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Headphone/Earphone Input
Wall-outlet type
PC_ m
PC41m
DVI-D(Thisfeatureisnot
availableinallcountries.)
HDMI
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AV equipment
(Set-TapBox,DVD,Video,
VideoGame Console)
MAC4tlm[_:_-_<_ _ ........
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Macadapter
ForAppleMactotoshuse,aseparateplug adapterisneeded
tod_al!qethe 15pinhighdensity(3row) D.subVGA
connectoronthe suppliedcable toa15pin 2 rowconned:or,
2. Touch the power buttonon the front of panelto turn
the power on. When monitorpower isturned on, the
'Self Image Setting Function' is executed
automatically. (Onlyto the D-sub signal cable input)

Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.)
Cable holder
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Front Panel Controls
_ sm6,rtButton Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE,AUTO
BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL, LIVE SENSOR,SMART
items,for more information,refer to page A15.
Fun Button DSUB and DVI input,use this button to enter EZ
ZOOMING,4:3 IN WIDE,PHOTO EFFECT items.
HDMI input,use this button to enter 4:3 IN WIDE,
PHOTO EFFECT,VOLUME items.
For more information,refer to page A16 -A17.
MENU Button Use this button to enter or exitfrom the On Screen Display.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This functionallowsyou tolockthecurrentcontrolsettings,so
thatthesesettingsarenotinadvertentlychanged.Tolockthe
OSDsettings,pressand holdthe MENUbutton forseveral
seconds.Themessage"OSDLOCKED" appears.
You can unlock the OSD settings at any time by
pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The
message "OSD UNLOCKED" appears.

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_T,A Buttons ScreenDisplay.
_T Button
(.]_-ENGINE )
Formoreinformation,refertopageA18-A19.
J:ENGINE
ABu_on
(SOURCE)
AUTO/SET
Button
Use this button to make either D-Sub,DVI or HDMI
connector active. This feature is used when two
computers are connected to the display. The default
setting is D-Sub.
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:
W2453V'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.
O Light Sensor This is lens for light sensor sletect outside luminance,
when setting AUTO BRIGHT ON.

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.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
I Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears,
To access acontrol, use the _K or _V Buttons, When the icon you want
becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button,
Use the _K /V" Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level, Use the
AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items,
Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another
function, Push the MEN U Button twice to exit from the OSD,

The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
CINEMA MODE ¢ @ To focus on the moving picture selected.
AUTO BRIGHT @ @ @ To control screen brightness automatically.
TIME CONTROL @ @ @ To mind user using time.
LIVE SENSOR @ @ @ To control touch key distance.
SMART @ @ @ To control smart key menu.
EZ ZOOMING @ @ To adjust the resolution
4:3 IN WIDE @ @ @ To adjust the image size
NORMAL @ @
PHOTO GAUSSIAN BLUR @ @ To adjust screen color mode
EFFECT SEPIA @ @
MONOCHROME @ @
VOLUME
PICTURE
COLOR
TRACKING
SETUP
@ To adjust thevolume
BRIGHTNESS @ @ @ To adjust the brightness, contrast and
CONTRAST @ @ @ gamma of the screen
GAMMA @ @ @
_ E _ } ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, To set offset level
sRGB @ @ @
PRESET 6500K @ @ @
9300K @ @ @ To costomize the color of the screen
RED @ @ @
GREEN @ @ @
BLUE @ @ @
HORIZONTAL @ To adjust the position of the screen
VERTICAL @
CLOCK @
PHASE @ To improve the clarity and stability of the
screen
SHARPNESS @ @ @
LANGUAGE @ @ @
OSD HORIZONTAL @ @ @
POSITION VERTICAL @ @ @
To costomize the screen status for a
user's operating environment
POWER INDICATOR @ @ @
FACTORY RESET @ @ @
MOVIE @
FLATRON
F-ENGINE
• ._@
USER @ @ @ To select or customize desired image
settings
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® : Adjustable A : DSUB Input
* :only for DSUB/DVI Input D:DVI Input
**: only for HDMI Input H : HDMI Input

You were introduced to the procedure of _lecting 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.
Main Menu
TRACKING
Menu Name
Button Tip
Icons

PICTURE
DSUB/DVI input
HDMI input
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
BLACK LEVEL
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
To adjust the contrast of the screen.
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.
You can set the offsetlevel. Ifyou select
'HIGH', the screen will be bright and ifyou
select 'LOW', the screen will be dark.
(onlyfor HDMI input)
*Offset? As the criteria forvideo signal, it isthe
darkest screen the monitor can show.
• MENU : Exit
• ¥ : Decrease
• A :Increase
• SET : Select another sub-menu
COLOR
PRESET
[] RED
GREEN
• MENU : Exit
:I"Decrease F_/BLUE
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.

TRACKING
HORIZONTAL To move image left and right.
VERTICAL To move image up and down.
CLOCK
PHASE
•MENU •Exit
• ¥ : Decrease SHARPNESS
• A "Increase
• SET : Select another sub-menu
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.

DSUB/DVI input
HDMI input
SETUP LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
To choose the language in which the
control names are displayed.
To adjust position of the OSD window
on the screen.
WHITE
BALANCE
OVERSCAN
POWER
INDICATOR
• MENU" Exit
;IAdjust
Adjust
• SET : Select another sub-menu
Ifthe output ofthe 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.
(only for DSUB input)
To select the range of output image for
DTV timing in HDMI input.
(only for HDMI input)
Recommend overscan function to turn
on when connect AV equipment.
Use this function to set the power
indicator on the front side of the monitor
to ON or OFF.
Ifyou set OFF, it will go off.
Ifyou set ON at any time, the power
indicator will automatically be turned on.
FACTORY
RESET Restoreallfactory defaultsettingsexcept
"LANGUAGE."
Pressthe,& ,_" buttonsto resetimmediately.
Ifthisdoes not improvethe screen image,restorethe factorydefault settings.
Ifnecessary,performthewhite balancefunction again.This functionwill be enabledonlywhen
the inputsignalis ananalog signal.

TheOSDscreenwillappearwhenyoutouchthesm_.rt button on the right bottom of the
monitor.
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CINEMA MODE Itfocuses better on the moving picture in
selected area.
*This function is operated only if the
fortemanager is installed to pc.
*Only for DSUB and DVI input.
AUTO BRIGHT Ifselect on,it automatically controls the
brightness of display to best suit the
surrounding working environment,providing
the optimal viewing condition and maximized
user convenience.
Ifselect off,auto brightness is off.
TIME CONTROL Remind user using time by showing alarm
OSD and flickering power LED.
Selection:OFF/1 HOUR/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.
Ifselect ON itturns on AUTO BRIGHT,LIVE
SENSOR and makes time CONTROL to 1HOUR.
Ifselect off,it turns off those.
Ifset AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE
SENSER directly,this setting is changed to
USER automatically.

TheOSDscreenwillappearwhenyoutouchtheFun buttonontheleftbottomofthe
monitor.
DSUB/DVI input
HDMI input I
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EZ ZOOMING EZ Zoom lowers the display's 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 ifthe
forteManager is installed to PC.
*ForteManager is not supported in HDMI input.
4:3 IN WIDE To select the image size ofthe screen.
*WIDE" Switch to full screen mode according to input
image signal.
o4 • 3 •Change the image signal ratiointo 4:3.

Toselectthecolorofthescreen.
PHOTO EFFECT
• NORMAL :
The PhotoEffect function is disabled.
GAUSSlAN BLUR :
This option isto 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 image isdisplayed with just white,
black, gray colors.
SEPIANORMAL GAUSSIANBLUR MONOCHROME
*Photo Effect feature may not work in HDMI Input.
(Photo effect operate at DSUB format)
VOLUME To adjust the volume of headphone/Earphone.
(Only for HDMI input)

TheOSDscreenwillappearwhenyoutouchtheJCoENGINEbuttonontheleftbottomof
themonitor.
J: ENGINE _[i_:_ A/_,:_
J:ENG_NE _,_ _,,_ MOVIE Selectthis when you are watching a video or
movie.
DSUB/DVI input
fE,GI,E , INTERNET Select thiswhen you are working on the
document (Word etc.)
Select thiswhen you are playing a game.
NORMAL Select thiswhen you want to use the product in
the most general using environment.
* Normalmode iswhenf-ENGINEisturnedoff.
HDMI input
f" ENGINE STANDARD
Select thiswhen you want to use the original
standard video.
*In the General (Standard) mode, the J',ENGINE
is turned off.

_J
DEMO This isused foradvertisingin thestore.The screen
will bedividedtoshowthe standardmodeon the
leftandvideomodeon the rightsothat the
consumerscancheckthe differenceafterapplying
the videomode.
HDMI input
I:EN_i_ , ,, SPORTS Selectthiswhenyou watchinggeneralsports.
ToadjusttheUSERsub-menu
function,presstheAUTO/SETButton.
DSUB/DVI input
HDMI input
USER You can manually adjust ACE or RCM
(only for DSUB/DVI input), HUE or SATURATION
(onlyfor HDMI input).
You can save or restore the adjusted value even
when using adifferent environment.
•..ACE(AdaptiveClarityEnhancer):Selectstheclaritymode.
Notapplied
Weakclarityandluminositycontrast.
Strongclarityandluminositycontrast.
•..RCM(RealColorManagement):Selectsthecolormode.
Notapplied
1t::Greenenhance
:2 Fleshtone
ColorEnhance
...HUE:Adjustthescreenhue.
...SATURATION:Adjustthescreensaturation.
•MENU Exit
• T Decrease
• A :Increase
•AUTO/SET : Select another sub-menu