LG M1510S User manual

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.
See the label attached on the product and quote this information to your
dealer when you require service.
M1510S
M1710S
M1910S
User’s Guide

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This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical 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.
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.
During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Important Precautions

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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.
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.

Unfolding the stand base
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5. When successfully arranged,
fit the back cap in along the groove.
3. Connect the signal input cable and
the power cord.
4. Arrange the signal input cable and the
power cord by holder, as shown.
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor,
the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.
1. Place the monitor with its front
facing downward on a cushion
or soft cloth.
2. Hold down the release button inside the stand and strongly pull out
the stand with your two hands.
The stand won't move if you
don't press release button.
Unfolding the stand base

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Connecting the Display
Using the Computer
1. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure
the connection.
PC MAC
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.
1
1
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor,
the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.

Connecting the Display
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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. If you want to adjust the monitor while in use, or wish to
manually run this function once again, push the ‘AUTO/SELECT’ button on the front panel of the
monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ‘ Factory reset’ option on the OSD adjustment menu.
However, be aware that this option initializes all the menu items except ‘Language’.
3. Touch 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)
Wall-outlet type
2. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and
close to the display.
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Control Panel Functions
MUTE MENU < VOL >
LIGHTVIEW
AUTO/SELECT
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<
LIGHTVIEW
Front Panel Controls
This Indicator lights up blue when the display
operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep
Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes
to amber.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO/SELECT
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO/SELECT button before 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
15 inch monitor : 1024x768
17 inch monitor : 1280x1024
19 inch monitor : 1280x1024
Control Function

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Control Panel Functions
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.
Control Function
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 5 seconds. The
message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing
the MENU button for 5 seconds. The message "OSD
UNLOCKED" should appear.
Buttons
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
Lightview hot key
This feature lets you easily select the best desired
image condition optimized to the environment
(ambient illumination, image types etc).
• DAY : Bright ambient illumination
• NIGHT : Dark ambient illumination
• TEXT : For text images (Word processing etc.)
• MOVIE : For animation images in videos or movies
• PHOTO : For pictures or drawings
•
NORMAL : This is under normal operating conditions
DAY
NIGHT
Front Panel Controls
Use these buttons to decrease or increase
the volume level.
VOLUME Buttons
Used to select mute on (means sound off) and
mute off (means sound on).
MUTE Button

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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.
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/ SELECT Button.
Use the Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.
Accept the changes by pressing the MENU Button.
Exit the OSD by pressing the MENU Button.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.
AUTO/SELECT
MENU
MENU MENU

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NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A12).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
To adjust the brightness,
contrast and gamma of the
screen
PICTURE
COLOR
POSITION
TRACKING
AUDIO
SETUP
Main menu Sub-menu Reference
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
To adjust the position of the
screen
To customize the color of
the screen
To customize the screen
status for a user's operating
environment
To improve the clarity and
stability of the screen
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
WHITE BALANCE
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
LANGUAGE
OSD
HORIZONTAL
POSITION VERTICAL
6500K
9300K
: Adjustable
VOLUME
TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
To adjust the audio function.

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
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 Name
Icons Sub-menus

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
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.
PICTURE
PRESET
RED
GREEN
BLUE
Select the screen color.
• 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.
COLOR
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
POSITION
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.
TRACKING

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
VOLUME
TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
To decrease or increase volume level.
To raises or lowers Treble level.
To raises or lowers Bass level.
To adjust the balance level.
AUDIO
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.
SETUP
To choose the language in which the
control names are displayed.
To adjust position of the OSD window
on the screen.
LANGUAGE
OSD
POSITION
WHITE
BALANCE
FACTORY
RESET
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.
POWER
INDICATOR
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
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.
Press the button to reset immediately.

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Troubleshooting
No image appears
Check the following before calling for service.
No image appears
Is the power cord of the
display connected?
Is the power indicator
light on?
Is the power on and the
power indicator blue or
green?
Is the power indicator
amber?
Do you see an "OUT
OF RANGE" message
on the screen?
Do you see a "CHECK
SIGNAL CABLE"
message on the
screen?
Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?
Check and see if the power cord is connected
properly to the power outlet.
Touch the Power button.
Adjust the brightness and the contrast.
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.
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
5 seconds: the message
“OSD UNLOCKED”will appear.
Do you see “OSD
LOCKED”when you
push MENU button?

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Troubleshooting
Display image is incorrect
Display Position is
incorrect.
On the screen
background, vertical
bars or stripes are
visible.
Any horizontal noise
appearing in any
image or characters
are not clearly
portrayed.
The screen color is
mono or abnormal.
The screen blinks.
Press the AUTO/SELECT 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.
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.
Press the AUTO/SELECT 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.
Press the AUTO/SELECT 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).
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.
Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and
if yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
Make sure the power voltage is high enough, It has
to be higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz.

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Troubleshooting
Have you installed the display driver?
Have you installed the
display driver?
Do you see an
"Unrecognized monitor,
Plug&Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found"
message?
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.
Make sure to check if the video card supports
Plug&Play function.
Audio function
Check if the audio cable is correctly connected.
Check the volume level.
Adjust the TREBLE to an appropriate level.
Adjust the BASS to an appropriate level.
Check the volume level.
No sound.
Sound is too high
pitched or too low
piched.
Sound level is too low.

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Specifications 15inch
15 inches (38.1cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
15 inches viewable
0.297 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 63kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max VESA 1024 x 768@75Hz
Recommend VESA 1024 x 768@60Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode
:
25W
Sleep Mode ≤2W
Off Mode ≤2W
Width 37.54 cm / 14.78 inches
Height 37.38 cm / 14.72 inches
Depth 22.18 cm / 8.73 inches
Net 4.4 kg (9.70 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~25˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.6A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( O ), Detached ( )
Attached( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Tilt Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Specifications 17inch
17 inches (43.2cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
17 inches viewable
0.264 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@75Hz
Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode
:
43W
Sleep Mode ≤3W
Off Mode ≤2W
Width 41.99 cm / 16.53 inches
Height 42.35 cm / 16.67 inches
Depth 22.18 cm / 8.73 inches
Net 5.9 kg (13.00 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~25˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( O ), Detached ( )
Attached( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Tilt Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Specifications 19inch
19 inches (48.18cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
19 inches viewable
0.294 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83kHz (Automatic)
Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
Input Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max VESA 1280 x 1024@75Hz
Recommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
On Mode
:
45W
Sleep Mode ≤3W
Off Mode ≤2W
Width 45.83 cm / 18.04 inches
Height 45.77 cm / 18.02 inches
Depth 24.20 cm / 9.53 inches
Net 7.0 kg (15.43 lbs)
Tilt -5˚~25˚
AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0A
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Attached( O ), Detached ( )
Attached( ), Detached ( O )
Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type
Display
Sync Input
Video Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
Power
Consumption
Dimensions
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Tilt Range
Power Input
Environmental
Conditions
Tilt Stand
Signal cable
Power cord
NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Specifications
Preset Modes (Resolution)
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
*12
13
640 x 350
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 870
1152 x 900
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
31.469
31.468
31.469
37.500
37.879
46.875
49.725
48.363
60.023
68.681
61.805
63.981
79.976
70
70
60
75
60
75
75
60
75
75
65
60
75
VGA
VGA
VGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
MAC
VESA
VESA
MAC
VESA
VESA
VESA
15 inch
17 inch
Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
*12
13
14
640 x 350
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
31.468
31.468
31.469
35.000
37.861
37.500
35.156
37.879
48.077
46.875
49.725
48.363
56.476
60.023
70
70
60
66.67
72.8
75
56.25
60
72
75
75
60
70
75
VGA
VGA
VGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
MAC
VESA
VESA
VESA
*Recommend Mode
*Recommend Mode