LG W2240V User manual

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the
product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for future
reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to
your dealer when you ask for service.
W2240V
W2340V
W2340VG
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 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.
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.
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.
It can 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.
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.
Important Precautions

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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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.
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.
Do not shock or scratch the front and sides of the screen with metallic objects.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the screen.
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.
Avoid high temperatures and humidity.

Important Precautions
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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.
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)
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.
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 (Only , Hg lamp used LCD Monitor)
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.

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Accessories
!!! Thank for selecting LGE products !!!
Please make sure the following items are included with your
monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
User's Guide/Cards Power Cord
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable
(To set it up, this signal cable may
be attached to this product before
shipping out.)
DVI-D Signal Cable
(This feature is not available
in all countries.)
NOTE
This accessories may look different from those shown here.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable, DVI-D cable) with ferrite
cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

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
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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
-After installation, adjust the angle as shown below.
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.
Do not touch or press the screen when
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
When adjusting the angle of the screen, do
not put your finger(s) in between the head of
the monitor and the stand body. You can
hurt your finger(s).
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Connecting the Display
NOTE
‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This functionprovides the user with optimaldisplay
settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts
the display to optimal settings for individualinput signals.
‘AUTO’ Function? Whenyou encounter problems suchasblurry screen, blurred letters, screen
flicker or tilted screenwhile using the device or after changingscreen resolution, press the
AUTO function button to improveresolution.
A
B
Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable
Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable
1. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, andother attached devices is turned off.
2. Connect signal input cable andpower cord inorder, then tighten the screw
of the signal cable.
Connecting with the PC
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PC
PC
A
B
Wall-outlet type
When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector
for Macintosh
Mac adapter : ForAppleMacintosh use, a
separate plugadapterisneededtochangethe
15pinhighdensity(3row)D-subVGA
connectoronthesuppliedcabletoa15pin 2
rowconnector.
Variesaccordingtomodel.
DVI-D (This feature is not available in all countries.)
NOTE
This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
Thisrear view represents a general model; your display may differ from the view as shown.
3. 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 Analog Mode)
Power Button
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HDMI
Headphone/
Earphone output
AV equipment
(Set-Top Box, DVD,Video,
Video Game Console)
*HDMI is optimized on the AV . equipment
* Not support
. ed PC
C
C
Connect HDMI Cable

Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
MODE Button
Use this button to enter F-ENGINE, ORIGINAL RATIO
menus.
For more information, refer to page 18.
MENU Button
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.
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Control Panel Functions
AUTO Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the AUTO button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). (Only Analog Mode)
This will automatically adjust your display image to
the ideal settings for the current screen resolution
size (display mode).
The best display mode is
W2240V:
W23240V:
W2340VG :
INPUT Button
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
The power indicator stays white if the display is running
properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode
(Energy Saving), the power indicator is blinking white.
Power Button &
Power Indicator
When two input signals at least 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.
(SOURCE Hot key)
Exit the OSD (On Screen Display).
EXIT Button
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1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment
Screen Adjustment
Making adjustmentsto theimage size, position and operating
parameters of thedisplay isquick and easy with theOn Screen
Display Control system.
A short exampleisgiven below to familiarize you with theuse of the
controls. Thefollowing section is an outlineof the available
adjustments and selections you can make using theOSD.
To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:
Press the discretionary Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
To access a control, use the corresponding Buttons .
Use the / Buttonsto adjust the image to the desired level.
Use the Buttonto select other sub-menu items.
Press the EXIT Buttonto exit from the OSD.
BLACK LEVEL HIGH
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
and setting menus.
NOTE
The order of icons may differ depending on the model (14~19).
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HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
CLOCK
PHASE
OVERSCAN
To improve the clarity and
stability of the screen
DISPLAY To adjust the position of the
screen
(PRESET / USER)
GAMMA
COLOR TEMP
COLOR To customize the color of the
screen
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
BLACK LEVEL
PICTURE To adjust the brightness, contrast
and sharpness of the screen
DSUB
DVI-D
DSUB
DVI-D
DSUB
DSUB
Main menu Sub-menu Supported input Description
VOLUME To adjust the volume of HDMI
out put sound
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
NORMAL
MOVIE
INTERNET
DEMO
F-ENGINE To select or customize desired
image settings
DSUB
DVI-D
LANGUAGE
POWERINDICATOR
WHITE BALANCE
FACTORY RESET
To customize the screen status
for a user's operating
environment
OTHERS
HDMI
DSUB
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
WIDE
ORIGINAL
ORIGINAL
RATIO
To adjust the image size
HDMI
DSUB
DVI-D
HDMI
HDMI : HDMI signal
DSUB : D-SUB(Analog signal) input
DVI-D : DVI-D(Digital signal) input

Menu Name
Icons
Button
Tip
Exit
Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
Select another sub-menu
Restart to select sub-menu
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
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.
Sub-
menus
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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BLACK LEVEL HIGH

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Submenu Description
Exit : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
To adjust the brightness of the screen.
To adjust the contrast of the screen.
To adjust the clearness of the screen.
PRESET
Select the screen color.
• sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the
sRGB standard color
specification.
• 6500K: Slightly reddish white.
• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.
RED
Set your own red color levels.
GREEN
Set your own green color levels.
BLUE
Set your own blue color levels.
GAMMA Set your own gamma value. : 0 / 1 / 2
On the monitor, high gamma values
display whitish images and low
gamma values display blackish
images.
COLOR TEMP
USER
Exit : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
MENU PICTURE
CONTRAST70
5
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS 100
BLACK LEVEL HIGH
MENU COLOR
GAMMA 1
PRESET 6500K
GREEN 50
RED 50
BLUE 50
GAMMA
EXIT
COLOR TEMP PRESET
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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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Submenu Description
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.
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
To move image left and right.
To move image up and down.
Exit : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
Exit : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
: Mute
: Restart to select sub-menu
MENU VOLUME
EXIT
50
VOLUME
To adjust the volume of headphone/Earphone.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Press the , buttons to reset
immediately.
Main menu Sub menu Description
To choose the language in which the
control names are displayed.
LANGUAGE
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.
Restore all factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
FACTORY
RESET
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.
MENUOTHERS
POWER INDICATOR
WHITE BALANCE
FACTORY RESET
ON
NO
NO
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
NOTE
If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary, execute the
WHITE BALANCE function again. This function will be enabled only when the input signal is an analog
signal.
Exit : Exit
: Decrease
: Increase
: Select another sub-menu
: Restart to select sub-menu
OTHERS
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EXIT

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
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.
Sub-
menus
NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
Menu Name
Icons
Button
Tip
Exit
Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
Restart to select sub-menu
Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment
Main menu Sub menu Description
NORMAL
Select this when you want to use the product
in the most general using environment.
Exit : Exit
, : Move
: Select another sub-menu
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D-SUB/DVI-D input
HDMI input
STANDARD GAME SPORTS
D-SUB/DVI-D input
HDMI input
STANDARD GAME SPORTS
STANDARD
Select this when you want to use the original
standard video.
*Inthe General (Standard) mode, the
is turned off.
MOVIE Select this when you are watching a video or
movie.
MOVIE Select this when you are watching a video or
movie.