LG W2053TX-PF User manual

Make sure to read Safety Precautions before using this product.
Keep the User's Guide (CD) in an accessible place for future reference.
See the attached label on the unit and show this information to your dealer
when asking for service.
W2053TX
W2053TQ
W2253TQ
User’s Guide

A1
Safety Precautions
Please read these safety precautions carefully before using the product.
Failure to follow those warnings may result in death, serious injury or damage to the
product or other property.
Warning
Electrical Power Related Precautions
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit or another manufacturer authorized cord.
- Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock or damage to the product.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
- If you do not you may be electrocuted or injured. Or the product might be damaged.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
- This may cause electrical shock or fire.
Operate the display only from a power source(i.e. voltage) indicated in the product specification.
- Otherwise the product can be damaged, fire can occur or you may be electrocuted. If you are not sure what
type of power supply you have, consult a certified electrician.
In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal cable because it can
be very dangerous.
- It can cause electric shock.
Do not connect several extension cords, electrical appliances or electrical heaters to a single outlet.
Use a power bar with a grounding terminal designed for exclusive use with the computer.
- A fire can break out due to overheating.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Additionally, if the cord pin is wet or covered with dust,
dry the power plug completely or wipe dust off before plugging in the cord.
- You may be electrocuted due to excess moisture.
If you don’t intend to use the product for a long time, unplug the power cable from the product.
- Covering dust can cause a fire, or insulation deterioration can cause electric leakage, electric shock or fire.
Insert the power plug firm so it cannot come loose.
- A loose connect can cause fire.
Hold the plug when pulling out the power cable. Do not pull the plug out by the wire. Do not bend the
power cord with excessive force or put heavy objects on the power cord.
- The power line can be damaged, which may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not insert conductive material (ea. metal chopstick) into the product opening into one end of the
power cable while the other end is plugged in. Additionally, do not touch the power cable right after
plugging into the wall input terminal.
- You may be electrocuted.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Do not unplug the power cord while the product is in use.
- Electrical shock can damage the product.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power
source even if the unit is turned off.
Warning

A2
Safety Precautions
Precautions in installing the Product
Warning
Keep away from heat sources like electrical heaters, curdles or other open flames.
- Electrical shock, fire, malfunction or deformation may occur.
Keep the packing anti-moisture material or vinyl packing out of the reach of children.
- Anti-moisture material is harmful if swallowed. If swallowed by mistake, force the patient to vomit and visit the
nearest hospital. Additionally, vinyl packing can cause suffocation. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not put heavy objects on the product on sit upon it.
- If the product collapses or is dropped, you may be injured. Children must pay particular attention.
Do not leave the power or signal cable when someone can trip over it.
- The passerby can falter, which can cause electrical shock, fire, product breakdown or injury.
Install the product in a neat and dry place. Do not use near water.
- Dust or moisture can cause electrical shock, fire or product damage.
Do not add accessory that have not been designed for this display.
If you smell smoke or other odors or hear a strange sound from the product unplug the power cord and
contact the service center.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur.
If you dropped the product or the case is broken, turn off the product and unplug the power cord.
- If you continue to use without taking proper measures, electrical shock or fire can occur. Contact the service center.
Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys or objects at the product.
- It can cause injury to humans, problems to the product and damage the display.
Keep out of reach of children and do not place toys near the product.
Make sure the product ventilation hole is not blocked. Install the product more than 10cm from the wall.
- If you install the product too close to the wall, it may be deformed or fire can break out due to internal heat build-up.
Do not cover the product with cloth or other material (eg. plastic) while plugged in.
- The product can be deformed or fire can break out due to internal overheating inside the product.
Place the product on a flat and stable surface that is large enough to support the product.
- If the product is dropped, you may be injured or the product may be broken.
Install the product where no Electromagnetic Interference occurs.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
- The product can be damaged.
Do not place the product on the floor.
- Small Children and others may trip over it.
Precautions in Moving the Product
Warning
Make sure to turn off the product.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
Make sure to remove all cables before moving the product.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.
When lifting or moving the product, do not hold it upside down while holding only the stand.
- This may cause the product to fall resulting in damage or injury.
Do not shock the product when moving it.
- You may be electrocuted or the product can be damaged.

Safety Precautions
A3
Precautions in Using/Cleaning the Product
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself.
- Fire or electric shock can occur.
- Contact the service center for repair.
When cleaning the product, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft cloth to prevent
scratching. Do not clean with a wet cloth. Or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product.
An electric shock may occur. (Do not use chemicals such as benzene, paint thinners or alcohol)
Keep the product away from water.
- Fire or electric shock accident can occur.
Avoid high temperatures and humidity.
Do not put or store flammable substances near the product.
- There is a danger of explosion or fire.
Keep the product clean at all times.
Take a comfortable and natural position when working with a product to relax the muscles.
Take a regular break when working with a product for a long time.
Do not press on the panel with a hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or pen, or make a scratch on it.
Keep proper distance from the product and rest from time-to-time.
- Your vision may be impaired if you look at the product too closely or fpr too long.
Set the appropriate resolution by referring to the User’s Guide.
- Your vision can be impaired.
Keep small accessories out of the reach of children.
Leaving a fixed image on the screen for a long time may cause damage to the screen and cause image
burn-in. Make sure to use a screen saver on the product. Burn-in and related problems are not covered
by the warranty on this product.
Spray water onto a soft cloth 2 to 4 times, and use it to clean the front frame;wipe in one direction only.
Too much moisture may cause staining.
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.
Make sure the panel faces forward and hold it with both hands to move.
- If you drop the product, the damaged product can cause electric shock or fire. Contact an authorized the
service center for repair.
Do not place the product face down.
- This may damage the TFT-LCD screen.
On Disposal

A4
Connecting the Display
Important
This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand
1.Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.
2.Assemble the Stand Base(Front, Rear) into the Stand Body in the correct direction.
3.Tie down the base lock to perpendicularity direction.
4.Once assembled take the monitor up carefully and face
the front side.
Stand Body
Stand Base

A5
Connecting the Display
Disassembling the stand
1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat
surface.
3. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction.
2. Place the monitor face down on
the cushion or soft cloth.
If you can't release the stand base even the locking rib is at a release position,
Please push the indicated rib down and retry it.
4. Pull out the stand to remove.

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Connecting the Display
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 various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range: -5˚~15˚
Ergonomic
It is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing
position, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.

A7
Connecting the Display
Wall-outlet type
Power Cord
Analog signal
D-sub Digital signal
DVI
DVI-D (This feature is not available in all countries.)
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.
NOTE
This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
This rear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as shown.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard
compliance for the product.
Using the Computer
1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map
form to .
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A
B
C
Connect DVI-D Cable
Connect D-sub Cable (PC)
Connect D-sub Cable (Mac)
2. Press 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)
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.
‘AUTO/SET’ 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/SET function button to improve
resolution.

A8
Connecting the Display
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E
P
O
OPEN
1 2
3
E
P
ON
4
Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.)
Cable holder

A9
Control Function
Control Panel Functions
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display.
Use this button to enter EZ ZOOMING, 4:3 IN WIDE,
PHOTO EFFECT items, for more information, refer to
page A18-A19.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so
that these settings are not inadvertently changed. To lock the
OSD settings, press and hold the MENU button for several
seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" appears.
You can unlock the OSD settings at any time by
pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The
message "OSD UNLOCKED" appears.
Front Panel Controls
1235687
4
Button
Use this button to enter CINEMA MODE,AUTO
BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE SENSOR,SMART
items,for more information,refer to page A17.
Button

A10
Control Panel Functions
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.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to select an icon in the On Screen
Display.
AUTO/SET
Button
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:
W2053TX : 1600 x 900
W2053TQ : 1600 x 900
W2253TQ : 1920 x 1080
This is lens for light sensor select outside luminance,
when setting AUTO BRIGHT ON.
Light sensor
Buttons
Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On
Screen Display.
For more information, refer to page A20.
Use this button to make either D-Sub or DVI
connector active. This feature is used when two
computers are connected to the display. The default
setting is D-Sub.
Button
()
Button
(SOURCE)
Control Function

A11
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/SET Button.
Use the / Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the
AUTO/SET Button toselect other sub-menu items.
Push the MENU Buttononce to return to the main menu to select another
function. Push the MENU Buttontwice to exit from the OSD.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.

A12
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (A12~A20 ).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
Main menu Sub-menu A D Reference
To adjust screen color mode
PRESET
OSD
POSITION
To adjust the brightness, contrast and
gamma of the screen
To costomize the color of the screen
To adjust the position of the screen
To costomize the screen status for a
user's operating environment
To improve the clarity and stability of the
screen
To select or customize desired image
settings
FLATRON
F-ENGINE
SETUP
TRACKING
COLOR
PICTURE
PHOTO
EFFECT
4:3 IN WIDE
EZ ZOOMING
SMART
LIVE SENSOR
TIME CONTROL
AUTO BRIGHT
CINEMA MODE
NORMAL
GAUSSIAN BLUR
SEPIA
MONOCHROME
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA
sRGB
6500K
9300K
RED
GREEN
BLUE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
LANGUAGE
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
WHITE BALANCE
RTC
POWER INDICATOR
FACTORY RESET
MOVIE
INTERNET
USER
NORMAL
DEMO
To focus on the moving picture selected
To control screen brightness automatically
To mind user using time
To control touch key distance
To control smart key menu
To adjust the resolution
To adjust the image size
: Adjustable
A : Analog Input
D : Digital Input

A13
Sub-menus
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
Main Menu
Button Tip
MENU : Exit
: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET : Enter
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu

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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
• 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.
COLOR
PICTURE
COLOR
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
CLOCK
PHASE
SHARPNESS
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.
TRACKING
TRACKING
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.

A16
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
Press the , buttons to reset immediately.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
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
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.
SETUP
MENU : Exit
: Adjust
: Adjust
SET : Select another sub-menu
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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The OSD screen will appear when you touch the smart button on the right bottom of the
monitor.
Main menu Sub menu Description
CINEMA MODE It focuses better on the moving picture in
selected area.
*This function is operated only if the
fortemanager is installed to pc.
If select on,it automatically controls the
brightness of display to best suit the
surrounding working environment,providing
the optimal viewing condition and maximized
user convenience.
If select off,auto brightness is off.
Remind user using time by showing alarm
OSD and flickering LED.
Selection:OFF/1HOUR/2HOUR
This function turns on the button LED for
pushing comfortable.When detect the
presence of users hand before touch it.
To adjust AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,
LIVE SENSOR.
If select ON it turns on AUTO BRIGHT,LIVE
SENSOR and makes time CONTROL to
1HOUR.
If select off,it turns off those.
If set AUTO BRIGHT,TIME CONTROL,LIVE
SENSOR directly,this setting is changed to
USER automatically.
AUTO BRIGHT
SMART
LIVE SENSOR
TIME CONTROL
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
EZ ZOOMING
The OSD screen will appear when you touch the FUN button on the right bottom of the
monitor.
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 if the
forteManager is installed to PC.
4:3 IN WIDE To select the image size of the screen.
• WIDE: Switch to full screen mode according to
input image signal.
• 4 : 3: Change the image signal ratio into 4:3.
WIDE 4:3

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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
PHOTO EFFECT
- NORMAL:
The PhotoEffect function is disabled.
- GAUSSIAN BLUR:
This option is to 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 is displayed by white, black,
gray.