LG LCD17VLED User manual

17.3" VGA LED MONITOR
LCD17VLED

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………………1
1．Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.1 General information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………3
1.2 Features …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
1.3 Check the list …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2．Installing the monitor……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
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Audio cable connection …………………………………………………………………………………………………5
2.5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………5
2.6 Power on …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
2.7 Self test pattern …………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
2.8 Adjust the picture ………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
3．Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
3.1 Power LED indicator……………………………………………………………………………………………………6
3.2 OSD control keys ………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
3.3 OSD menu ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
3.4 Safety mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
3.5 Timing guide …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
3.6 Plug & Play ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
3.7 Power management……………………………………………………………………………………………………12
3.8 Volume adjust …………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
4．Specification ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
5．Simple troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………………15
2.1 Base Installation
2.2 Wall Mounting with VESA Standard
2.3 Signal Cable Connection
2.4
Power Cord Connection
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1. Read the manual carefully before using the monitor.
2. Save the user manual for later use.
3. Unplug the monitor from the power source when you clean the monitor. Don't use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use cloth to clean it. If it doesn't do, please use LCD screen
cleaners.
4. Don't use attachments not recommended as they may cause hazards.
5. Please grasp the plug to unplug the connector from the wall outlet. Don't pull the power
cord to unplug it.
6. Don't place anything on the power cord or step on it.
7. Don't place the monitor near water source such as bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool etc.
8. The slots are designed for ventilation, simultaneously to keep the machinery workable
and protect it from overheating. For the same reason, please do not place the monitor on
the bed, sofa, carpets or other similar surface. Don't place the monitor near or over heat
source or place in built-in installation.
9. Keep 5 cm away from the wall or other goods.
10.This monitor can only use the power source indicated on the label. If you have questions,
please consult your dealer.
11. As safety measure, this monitor is equipped with a three-wire ground style plug. If you
can't insert the plug into outlet, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Don't
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding- type plug.
Important Safety Instructions

12. Please make sure that the outlet and power cord can afford the total electricity of the
products.
13. Place the monitor in safe place where the cord will not be abused by persons working on
it.
14. Follow all the warnings and instructions illustrated on the manual.
15. Don't overload the wall outlets and extend cords as this can result in fire or electric
shocks.
16. Don't remove or open the cover to service this monitor yourself. It may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards before all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this monitor from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions.
● The power cord is frayed or damaged.
● The monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
● When the monitor displays a distinct change in performance ,this indicates a need
for service.
18. The power cord is the main device to disconnect the power.
19. Unplug the power cord when you do not use it for a long time.
20. Place the monitor in good ventilation and protect it from strong light, overheating and
damp environment.
21. This monitor must be stored in temperature -20℃～55℃. Otherwise, it may cause
permanent damage.
22. When power plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, it is convenient
for operating the machine.
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1. Introduction
1.1 General Information
This monitor is a high-performance intelligent multi-scanning color monitor. It is with LED backlight TFT LED
screen and MCU digital control low radiation and glary. The shape is tiny and thin adapting to small places,
save your more place.
1.2 Features
● Power saving compliant with EPA energy star and VESA DPMS.
● Auto color balance. When connected to different graphic adapter, the monitor can calibrate the white and
black reference voltage.
● Plug & play, compatible with Windows9X&ME&NT&2000&XP and VESA DDC1/2B.
1.3 Check the list
Please make sure that all of the following items are included before operating this monitor,
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2. Installing the monitor
Please consider the following advice before you install your monitor.
Position
Choose a place that reflects less to place your monitor. Generally ,there is a suitable angle with a window.
LED monitor(include base)
AC adapter, Power cord, VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable (optional), Audio cable(optional)
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Highness
The peak of the monitor should be a little lower than your eyes when you sit down.
Inclination
You will feel comfortable with the sloping screen.
Base equipment act as . Equip the base with the machine according to arrow point, and lock the
bolt tightly.
2.1 Base Installation
Fig.1, Fig.2
2.2 Wall Mounting with VESA Standard ( Fig.3)
subassembly1. Take off the base
2. Fasten the wall mounting board. ( The height can be confirmed by the user)
3. Fasten the wall mounting stand at the position of VESA on the rear cover with bolts.
4. Spin M4 bolts into the left-right nuts on the wall mounting stand. 3-4 mm of depth from bolts washer to
stand is recommended.
Fig.1
VGA cable
DVI cable(optional)
Audio cable (optional)
Fig.1 Fig.3
Wall Mounting Stand
Wall Mounting Board
Screw
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5. Hang the machine onto the slot of the wall mounting board. Then lock the two bolts on the sides.
Note: ● Installation method is different because of Hanging arm hardware's .
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2.3 Signal Cable Connection
Insert the signal cable into VGA and DVI port of a computer. Then, lockup the cover with screws to assure full
connection to the earth. Insert another end of signal cable into the corresponding port (VGA or DVI port) and
lock up with screws.
2.4 Audio cable connection
Plug one side of the audio cable into the PC audio port, then plug the other side into the audio port of the
monitor.
2.5 Power Cord Connection
Plug one side of the power cord into the AC adapter and the other side into AC power source outlet, then plug
the output side of the AC adapter into the power port at the side of monitor.
2.6 Power on
Switch on the power to both the monitor and your computer. After the monitor is power on, the LED lights up
green or blue. If the LED becomes red and flashing, please check the video signal cable connection. If the
LED is off, please press power switch slightly.
2.7 Self test pattern
If there is no horizontal or vertical sync signal, your monitor will display Fig.4 to Indicate no signal input. After
structure
Must install the wall pendant on firm wall surface, please do not install this machine on ceiling or
vehicles.
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a few seconds, the monitor will come into waiting and saving power mode;
if the monitor receives the video signal, it will return to the normal mode.
2.8 Adjust the picture
In order to obtain the best visual display, you need adjust it, please refer to
chapter 3 "the Operation of the monitor".
3. Operation
OSD control panel Fig.5 and Fig.6 are model elevation. Other models differ in key-press position and front
panel.
3.1 Power LED indicator
When the monitor is working, the power LED is green or blue. If the monitor is in saving power mode, the
power LED will be red and flashing. If you turn off the monitor, the power LED will be off. When the LED is off,
Fig.5 Fig.6
Fig.4
Power LED Indicator
RECALL
ASPECT
AUTO
+
-
MENU
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the monitor is off, but the monitor is still electricized. In order to security, you should unplug the power cord
while you don't use the monitor.
3.2 OSD control keys
RECALL: Reset all values to setting of factory.
ASPECT: Switch picture scale: 16:9/4:3
Auto key: This key is used to complete auto- adjusting function, it make the monitor to be the best visual
display status only in VGA mode.
+/-: These two keys will complete the navigate right or left and choose the control of the menu function. The
adjustment value can be set directly by +/- key.
MENU: Confirmation key can show the menu and complete the confirmation function.
POWER: This is a slight touch digital control key. It is used to turn the monitor on or off.
3.3 OSD menu
3.3.1 The meaning of the menu in VGA mode [Fig.7]:
1. Auto adjustment 2. Brightness
3. Contrast 4. H-position
5. V-postion 6. Clock
7. Phase 8. Signal source
9. Color adjustment 10. Volume
11. Sharpness 12. OSD position/transparence
13. Recall 14. Language
15. Exit 16. Selected function name
17. Resolution 18. H-frequency
Fig.7 (DVI MODEL)
1024X768 H：64.0KHZ V：60.0HZ
S
CONTRAST
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19. V-frequency
20. Progressive bar of adjustment
21. Percentage of adjustment
22. Customer LOGO
23. OSD display time
3.3.2 The meaning of the menu in DVI mode [Fig.8]
1. Brightness 2. Contrast
3. Sharpness 4. Volume
5. OSD menu display time
6. Transparence 7. OSD position
8. Signal source 9. 9300k
10. 7800k 11. 6500k
12. User 13. Recall
14. Language 15. Exit
16. Selected function name
17. Resolution
18. H-frequency
19. V-frequency
20. Progressive bar of adjustment
21. Percentage of adjustment
22. Customer LOGO
Fig.8

3.3.3 Function table
9300
7800
6500
USER
W-B
S
Display contents
Auto adjustment
Brightness
Contrast
H-position
V-position
Clock
Phase
Color
Sharpness
Recall
Language
Exit
OSD display time
OSD adjustment
OSD V-position
OSD transparency
9300K
7800K
6500K
User mode
Auto color balance
Signal source
OSD H-position
Adjust the contrast
Adjust the brightness
Move the screen toward left or right
Move the screen toward upward or downward
Adjust the frequency of pixel
Adjust the phase of pixel clock
Adjust the sharpness of the picture
Adjust the colors of the picture
Set 9300K color temperature
Set 7800K color temperature
Set 6500K color temperature
Set user mode
Auto color balance
Adjust the OSD display time
Adjust the parameter of OSD
Move the menu toward left or right
Move the menu toward upward or downward
Setting OSD transparency
Reset factory setting
Language selection
Exchange signal mode between VGA and DVI
Exit the menu
Function
Automatically adjust to obtain the best setting
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Volume Adjust the volume
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3.3.4 Special functions
1. Color adjustment ( ): when the function is selected, the monitor
will come into the sub-menu [Fig.9], there are five functions that can
be selected: a,9300k; b,7800k; c,6500k; d, USER; e, W-B. Selecting
USER, you will enter user mode and you can make adjustment to
R/G/B values to obtain your satisfying color ; Selecting W-B,it will
enter the color balance mode, and the monitor will automatically
adjust the white-black color reference voltage to obtain optimal color
balance.
2. R/G/B adjustment( ): In "USER" mode, monitor will
automatically enter R/G/B adjustment mode, push "MENU" key, the
relative options will flash, then adjust it by "+/- " key. Then push
"MENU" key again to exit.
3. Language ( ).
There are many languages to select, you can choose the language
which you wish.
4. Position of OSD menu( ): When you select the item, you can
adjust H-position and V-position of OSD menu and transparence
[Fig.10: 、Fig11 ].
5. Sharpness adjustment( ):Adjust the sharpness of the picture on
the screen.
VGA :DVI
TEXT
INTERNET
ENTERTAIN
BR G
TEXT
INTERNET
ENTERTAIN
30%
OSD H-POSITION

3.4 Safety mode
When the video signal exceeds the frequency range of the monitor, the monitor MCU will stop horizontal and
vertical scanning in order to protect the monitor. Fig.12 will be displayed on the screen. After a few seconds,
the monitor will enter turn-off mode. You must restart the computer and reset the frequency range.
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Fig.12
OUT OF RANGE
WORKING FREQUENCY RANGE
HF:31KHz-80KHz
VF:56 -75HzHz
Max.Res:1600X900
CURRENT MODE:
HF:94.0KHz
VF:84.9Hz
3.5 Timing guide
Recommended mode: 1600 900@60Hz×
VGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
720×400
640×480
800×600
1024×768
1600×900
70
60
60
60
60
1
2
3
4
5
NO . Mode Resolution Refresh(Hz)

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3.6 Plug & Play
This monitor meets the standard of VESA DDC. When using video card with VESA DDC1/2B,it will auto-scan
video frequency, output power, function and other data to PC when computer is on. It will go to proper
connector mode and proper resolution frequency.
3.7 Power management
This monitor complies with EPA energy star requirement and meets VESA DPMS standard. The following is
the description of the power indicator for the power saving mode [Fig.13].
3.8 Volume adjust
Adjust the volume by OSD menu and software of the PC.
Fig.13
＜15W
＜1W
＜1W
Mode
On
Stand by/suspend
Off
Power indicator
Green or blue
Red flashing
Off
Power consumption

Panel size
Monitor type
Surface disposal
Active area
Pixel pitch
Viewable angle：
H
V
Max. Brightness
Max. Contrast
Response time t +t
r f
The best working mode
Max. Resolution
Color
Input resistance
Power supply for monitor
Input connector
Power saving control
Comply with EPA energy star standards
4. Specification
17.3"
TFT LED
Anti glary
381.89mm×214.81mm
0.23868mm×0.23868mm
160
160
2
220cd/m
600:1
8ms
1600×900@60Hz
1600×900
262144
75±3 ％Ω
DC 12 4.2A
15 pins D-Sub or DVI-D
Yes
Yes
°
°
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Environment
Atmosphere pressure
Operating temperature and humidity
Storage temperature and humidity
Dimension(L×W×H)
Unpacking
Packing
Weight
Net weight
Gross weight
86kpa～104kpa
～ ～
～ ～
3
× × mm
3
495×100×390mm
2.5kg
3.5kg
5℃40℃ 10% 85%
－20℃55℃ 5% 95%
437 36.5 339
manual and real operation, please do according to real operation.
Note: This specification is subject to change without notices. If there are differences between
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Panel size
Comply with European CE
Plug & Play
17.3"
Yes
Yes

5. Simple troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
1. No picture / no LED
2. No picture / LED red flashing
3. Picture faintness, too big or too small
4. Picture too dark
5. Overheating
6. Bright or dark spot
Check if the power cord, the monitor, and the power plug are well
connected.Check if the monitor is off.
Check if the PC video card and signal cable are well connected and
check if signal cable well connected with monitor.
Push“ +/- ”key to adjust and .contrast brightness
Keep 5cm away from other goods for ventilation. Don't put
anything on the monitor.
It's normal phenomena. Eliminate the bright or dark spot in 20 minutes
after turning on the monitor.
7. Picture distortion and flicker
8. Short of color
Check the PC setting, select the proper resolution and adjust refresh
frequency.
Check if the signal cable pins are twisting or broken.
In OSD menu, select to make the monitor adjust automatically.“ ”
AUTO
There may be noise signals during turning off the monitor.
This is caused by electrical release ans so is normal.
9. Noise Signals at turning off
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