LG IPS235PX User manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
LCD MONITOR
IPS225P
IPS235P
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
LCD MONITOR MODEL
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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
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
cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this
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.
energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
3ASSEMBLING AND
PREPARING
3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
6 Setting up the Monitor set
6 - Attaching the Stand Base
6 - Detaching the Stand Base
7 - Mounting on a table
8 - Mounting on a wall
10 USING THE MONITOR SET
10 Connecting to a PC
10 - D-SUB connection
10 - DVI-D connection
10 - HDMI connection
12 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
12 Accessing The Main Menus
13 Customizing Settings
13 - Menu Settings
14 -PICTURE
15 -COLOR
16 -DISPLAY
16 -VOLUME
17 -OTHERS
18 MODE Setting
19 DUAL PACKAGE Setting
20 TROUBLESHOOTING
22 SPECIFICATIONS
22 IPS225P
23 IPS235P
24 Preset Modes (Resolution)
24 Indicator
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local
dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product
and accessories.
Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.
Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.
The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade
of product functions.
CAUTION
NOTE
Stand Base
Power Cord
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card
D-SUB Cable
(This signal cable may be attached
to this product before shipping out.)
DVI-D Cable
(This cable is not included in all
countries.)
Display Quality Assurance Report
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI-D cable) with ferrite cores
(core in the connector) to maintain standard compliance for the product。
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Button Description
MENU Accesses the main menus.(See p.13)
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.
MODE Use this button to enter USER, MOVIE,TEXT,PHOTO,sRGB menus.(See p.18)
DUAL Use this button to enter DUAL MONITOR and DUAL WEB menus.(See p.19)
AUTO When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR
SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
The best display mode 1920 x 1080
INPUT You can choose the input signal.
• When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI/
HDMI) you want.
• When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is
D-SUB.
EXIT Exit the OSD(On Screen Display).
(Power Button) Turns the power on or off.
Power Indicator The power indicator stays blue if the display is running
properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power
indicator blinks blue.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Setting up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
1Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.
yThis illustration depicts the general model of
connection. Your monitor may differ from the
items shown in the picture.
yDo not carry the product upside down holding
only the stand base. The product may fall
and get damaged or injure your foot.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Detaching the Stand Base
1Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
2Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out the
Stand Base from the Stand Body.
2Attach the Stand Base and then tighten the
screw to the right with a Coin.
Stand Base
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Stand Base
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Mounting on a table
1Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.
2Connect the Power Cord to a wall outlet.
3Press (Power) button on the front switch
panel to turn the power on.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Unplug the power cord before moving the
Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Swivel Range : -45˚(+/- 2°)
Tilt from +15 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
NOTE
Front Rear
Height Range : maximum 5.12 inches (130.0 mm)
* Please be sure to
remove the Locking
pin to adjust the height.
45˚(+/- 2°)
5- 51
130.0 mm
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Using the Kensington security system
The Kensington security system connector is
located at the back of the Monitor set. For more
information of installation and using, refer to the
manual supplied with the Kensington security
system or visit
http://www.kensington.com
.
Connect the Kensington security system cable
between the Monitor set and a table.
The Kensington security system is optional.
You can obtain it from most electronics stores.
NOTE
WARNING
When adjusting the angle of the
screen, do not put your finger(s)
in between the head of the m-
onitor and the stand body. You
can hurt your finger(s).
When adjusting the height of the
screen, do not put your finger(s)
inbetween the head of the mo-
nitor and the stand base. You
can hurt yourfinger(s).
WARNING
You do not need to replace the Locking pin after it
is removed, to adjust its height.
ERGONOMIC
It is recommended that in order to maintain an erg-
onomic and comfortable viewing position, the forw-
ard tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5
degrees.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Using the Pivot function
-The pivot function allows you to rotate the screen 90 degrees clockwise.
1.
Lift the monitor to its highest height to utilize the Pivot function.
2.Landscape & 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.
3.
Be careful with the cables when rotating the screen.
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Head section
Stand section
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yDisconnect the power cord first, and then
move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise
electric shock may occur.
yIf you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or
slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
injury.
yUse only an authorized LG wall mount
and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
yDo not over tighten the screws as this may
cause damage to the Monitor set and void
your warranty.
yUse only screws and wall mounts that
meet the VESA standard.Any damages
or injuries by misuse or using an improper
accessory are not covered by the warranty.
yUse the screws that are listed on the VESA
standard screw specifications.
yThe wall mount kit will include an installation
manual and necessary parts.
yThe wall mount bracket is optional. You can
obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
yThe length of screws may differ depending
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
yFor more information, refer to the
instructions supplied with the wall mount.
CAUTION
NOTE
Model IPS225P/IPS235P
VESA (A x B) 100 x 100
Standard screw M4
Number of screws 4
Mounting on a wall
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm
on each side and from the wall. Detailed
instructions are available from your dealer, see the
optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.
When you install the Monitor set using a wall
mounting interface (optional parts), attach it
carefully so it will not drop.
Please 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.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
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USING THE MONITOR SET
USING THE MONITOR SET
Connecting to a PC
yYour Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.
*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected
device that users connect to a PC and turn
on, without device configuration or user
intervention.
D-SUB connection
Transmits analog video from your PC to the
Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set
with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as
shown in the following illustrations.
yMac 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.
yWhen using a D-Sub signal input cable
connector for Macintosh
yIf you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility
problem.
NOTE
NOTE
DVI-D connection
Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to
the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor
set with a DVI cable as shown in the following
illustrations.
HDMI connection
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from
your PC or A/V to the Monitor set. Connect the PC
or A/V and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as
shown in the following illustrations.
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USING THE MONITOR SET
yWhen you want to use two PC in our Monitor,
please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/
DVI-D/HDMI) respectively in Monitor set.
yIf you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold,
the screen may flicker. This is normal.
ySome red, green, or blue spots may appear
on the screen. This is normal.
y"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.(Only
supported in Analog Mode)
y‘AUTO’ 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 function button to improve resolution.
(Only supported in Analog Mode)
NOTE NOTE
yConnect the signal
input cable and tighten
it by turning the screws
clockwise.
yDo not press the screen with your finger for
a long time as this may result in temporary
distortion on the screen.
yAvoid displaying a fixed image on the
screen for a long period of time to prevent
image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.
CAUTION Self Image Setting Function
Press the power button on the front panel to turn
the power on. When monitor power is turned on,
the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed
automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Accessing The Main Menus
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the desired menu item.
3Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the front of the Monitor set.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
Monitor set Buttons
MENU (See p.14)
Sets the screen options. DUAL (See p.20)
Sets the screen. EXIT
Exits the OSD menu.
INPUT
Sets the external input.
MODE (See p.19)
Sets the mode. AUTO (See p.12)
Optimizes the resolution.
Different menu items are enabled depending on the type of input signal.
yD-SUB / DVI Mode: MENU, MODE, DUAL, AUTO, INPUT, EXIT
yHDMI Mode: MENU, MODE, INPUT, EXIT
NOTE
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Customizing Settings
Menu Settings
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display the
MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD
menu.
3Set the options by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the
up arrow ( ) button.
The available program settings are described below.
Menu Sub-menu Analog Digital HDMI Description
PICTURE BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS ● ● ● To adjust the brightness, contrast and sharpness of the
screen
BLACK LEVEL ●To set offset level
COLOR COLOR TEMP
(PRESET/USER)
● ● ● To customize the color of the screen
GAMMA
COLOR RESET
DISPLAY HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL ●To adjust the position of the screen
CLOCK PHASE ●To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
OVERSCAN ●
VOLUME ●To adjust the volume
OTHERS LANGUAGE
POWER INDICATOR ● ● ●
To customize the screen status for a user's operating
environment
WHITE BALANCE ●
ORIGINAL RATIO ● ● ●
SUPER ENERGY
SAVING ● ● ●
FACTORY RESET ● ● ●
yAnalog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input.
yDigital: DVI-D(Digital signal) input.
yHDMI: HDMI(Digital signal) input.
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PICTURE
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display
the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD
menu.
3Select PICTURE by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set and set the options.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use
the up arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
Menu Description
BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen.
CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the screen.
SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the screen.
BLACK LEVEL You can set the offset level. If you select'HIGH', the screen will be bright and if you select ‘LOW’,
the screen will be dark. (only for HDMI input)
* Offset?As the criteria for video signal, it is the darkest screen the monitor can show.
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COLOR
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display
the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD
menu.
3Select COLOR by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set and set the options.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use
the up arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
Menu Description
COLOR TEMP PRESET
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).
USER
• SIX COLOR: Sets and stores the hue and saturation for six colors(RED/ GREEN/BLUE/
CYAN/MAGENTA/YELLOW) to satisfy the color requirements of a user.
HUE Adjusts the screen hue.
SATURATION
Adjusts the color sharpness on the screen. Lower values make
the color sharpness weaker and colors lighter while higher
values make the color sharpness stronger and colors dark.
• RED:
• GREEN:
• BLUE:
Set your own red color levels.
Set your own green color levels.
Set your own blue color levels.
GAMMA Set your own gamma value. : 1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6 On the monitor, high gamma values display
whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images.
COLOR RESET Resets the color settings to the factory default settings for the current input device.
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DISPLAY
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display
the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD
menu.
3Select DISPLAY by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set and set the options.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use
the up arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
VOLUME
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display
the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD
menu.
3Select VOLUME by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set and set the options.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use
the up arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
Menu 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 noise and clear or
sharpen the image of characters.
OVERSCAN 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.
Menu Description
VOLUME To adjust the volume of headphone/Earphone.(Only for HDMI input)
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OTHERS
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display the
MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MENU button to display the options in the OSD menu.
3Select OTHERS by pressing the buttons on the front of the
Monitor set and set the options.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
yTOTAL POWER REDUCTION: How much power is saved while using the monitor.
yTOTAL CO2 REDUCTION: Change the TOTAL POWER REDUCTION to CO2.
ySAVING DATA(W/h)
545 mm (21.5 inch) 584 mm (23 inch)
SUPER SAVING 4 W/h 5 W/h
LED SAVING 15 W/h 12 W/h
ySaving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel
vendor.
yLG calculated these values by using “broadcast video signal”.
yLED Saving refers to how much power can be saved using a WLED Panel instead of CCFL panel.
ySUPER SAVING refers to how much power can be saved using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING
function.
NOTE
RTC
Menu Description
LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
POWER
INDICATOR 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.
WHITE
BALANCE 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.
ORIGINAL RATIOWIDE
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).
SUPER ENERGY
SAVING Sets the SUPER ENERGY SAVING function.
ON
Enables SUPER ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- efficient function
OFF Disables SUPER ENERGY SAVING.
RESET Resets the values of total energy consumption reduction and CO2 emission reduction
estimates.
FACTORY
RESET Restore all factory default settings except"LANGUAGE." Press the , ►buttons to reset
immediately.
►
RTC If you set ON,you enable the Response Time Control function
If you set OFF,you disenable the Response Time Control function.
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MODE Setting
1Press any button on the front of the Monitor set to display the MONITOR SETUP OSD menu.
2Press the MODE button to display the options in the OSD menu.
3Set the options by pressing the buttons on the front of the Monitor set.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
The available picture settings are described below.
Menu Description
USER It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu.
MOVIE It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.
TEXT It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the text works.
PHOTO It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures.
sRGB It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the standard sRGB.
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