LG W2243S 22 Wide LCD Monitor User Guide

LG W2243S 22 Wide LCD Monitor

Product Information

Specifications

• Models: W2043S, W2243S, W2343S

Important Precautions
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. If you use another power cord, make sure it is certified by the applicable national standards or provided by the supplier.
• If the power cable is faulty, 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 unsure, consult with your dealer.
• Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords, frayed power cords, and broken plugs are dangerous. Call your service technician for replacement.
• Do not open the display as there are no user serviceable components inside. 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 objects or throw toys on the product screen.

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 have ventilation openings in the cabinet to release heat generated during operation. Do not block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Do not place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not cover the openings with cloth or other material. Do not 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 it permanently.
• Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause some afterimages.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow these instructions for proper usage of the product:

• Step 1: Power Connection

1. Connect the supplied power cord to the designated port on the display.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a suitable power outlet.
3. Ensure that the power outlet is easily accessible after installation.

• Step 2: Display Operation

1. Turn on the power supply indicated in the specifications or listed on the display.
2. Press the power button located on the display to turn it on.
3. Adjust the display settings, such as brightness and contrast, according to your preference.

• Step 3: Display Maintenance
  To keep your display in optimal condition, follow these maintenance guidelines:

1. Keep the display clean by wiping it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that may damage the display surface.
3. Do not apply excessive pressure when cleaning the screen to avoid damaging it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can I use a different power cord with the display?
  It is recommended to use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If you need to use a different power cord, ensure that it is certified by the applicable national standards or provided by the supplier.

• Can I open the display to perform repairs?
  No, there are no user serviceable components inside. If the display is not operating properly, contact your dealer for assistance.

• How should I clean the display?
  Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the display clean. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that may damage the display surface. Do not apply excessive pressure when cleaning the screen.

Important Precautions

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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
   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.

Disassembling the stand

1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on a flat surface.

2. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth.

3. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction.

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.

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.

Using the Computer

1. Make sure to turn off the computer and product. Connect the cable as below sketch map form 1 to 2 .

   • A Connect D-sub Cable (PC)

   • B Connect D-sub Cable (Mac)
     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) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.

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.

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.

Using the cable holder (This feature is not available in all models.)

Control Panel Functions

Front Panel Controls

1. FUN BUTTON
   Use this button to enter 4:3 IN WIDE, PHOTO EFFECT items, for more information, refer to page A16.

2. MENU Button
   Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display
   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 MENUbutton 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.

3. Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display.
   For more information, refer to page A17.

4. AUTO/SET Button
   Use this button to select an icon in the On Screen Display.
   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:
   • W2043S: 1600 x 900
   • W2243S/W2343S: 1920 x 1080

5. Power Button
   Use this button to turn the display on or off.
   Power Indicator
   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.

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.
NOTE
Allow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.

To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
2. To access a control, use the Buttons. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button.
3. Use the Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the AUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.
4. Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select another function. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.

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 (A11~A17 ).

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.

NOTE
OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.

The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right  FUN bottom of the monitor.

The OSD screen will appear when you touch the button on the right bottom of the monitor.

Troubleshooting

Check the following before calling for service.

• No image appears

  • Is the power cord of the display connected?
    Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.

  • Is the power indicator light on?
    Press the Power button

  • Is the power indicator flickering?
    

  • 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.

  • Do you see an “OUT OF RANGE” message on the screen?
    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.

  • Do you see a “CHECK SIGNAL CABLE” message on the screen?
    This message appears when the signal cable between your PC and your display is not connected. Check the signal cable and try again.

• Do you see a “OSD LOCKED” message on the screen?

  • Do you see “OSD LOCKED” when you push MENU button?
    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 several seconds: the message “OSD UNLOCKED” will appear.

• Display image is incorrect

  • Display Position is incorrect.
    Press the AUTO/SET 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.

  • On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible.
    Press the AUTO/SET 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.

  • Any horizontal noise appearing in any image or characters are not clearly portrayed.

  • Press the AUTO/SET 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).
    Important

  • 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.

  • If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed, truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution.

  • The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer.

• Display image is incorrect

  • The screen color is mono or abnormal.
  • 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 .
  • The screen blinks.
    Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes,change it to the recommend resolution.

• Have you installed the display driver?

  • Have you installed the display driver?
    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.

  • Do you see an “Unrecognized monitor, Plug &Play (VESA DDC) monitor found” message?
    Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.

Specifications

W2043S

W2243S

W2343S

NOTE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Preset Modes (Resolution)

W2043S

W2243S/W2343S

Indicator

Installing the Wall mount plate

This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device.

1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth.

2. Change your lock on the product as it follows and turn it in the arrow direction.

3. Install the Wall mount plate.

   • Wall mount plate(Separate purchase)

   • This is stand-type or wall mount type and is connectable with Wall mount plate.

   • Please refer to the installation guide for more details, which is provided when Wall mount plate is purchased.

   • Kensington Security Slot
     Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores.

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