L246WSH-BN - Screen LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL L246WSH-BN LG

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 give the information to your dealer when you ask for service.

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.

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.

■ 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 base or Removing the stand base

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

Illustration of a remote control panel with a scroll wheel (no text or symbols)

1. Align the hooks on the Stand Body with the matching slots in the Stand Base.
2. Insert the hooks into slots.

Stand Base Slot Stand Body Hook

Warning

■ The tape and locking pin may only be removed from those monitors equipped with a standing base when the base is pulled up. Otherwise, you may be injured by the protruding sections of the stand.

1. Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right.

Screw : Turn the screw by using the screw handle.

Hand placing a small component into a circular device (no text or symbols visible)

1. Lift and turn the monitor to face towards the front after the connection is made to the female part of the cable you're attaching.

2. Take the screw out by turning to the left to separate the monitor and Stand Base.

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.

Positioning your display

1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.

■ Tilt Range : -5°\~20°

Swivel :350°

-5° 20°

Illustration of a computer monitor with a 350-degree angle indicator, no text or symbols present.

■ Height Range : maximum 3.94 inch (100.0mm)

100.0mm

NEW MOUNT NEW BOWBAGE

* Please be sure to remove the Locking pin to adjust the height.

Notice You do not need to replace the Locking pin after it is removed, to adjust its height.

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.
• Slightly wipe stained spot on the exterior only with the cleansing cloths for the product exterior if there is stain or fingerprint on surface of the exterior. Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be cautious of that excessive power may cause scratch or discoloration.

When Connecting to your PC

1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. To adjust height of your monitor, unlock the stand lock on top of the stand.
2. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection. ①
3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close to the display. ②

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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. 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.

PROCESSING SELF IMAGE SETTING

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' 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 function button to improve resolution.

To arrange the cables

Connect the power cord and the signal cable as shown in the figure and then fix them to the cable holders 1 and 2.

1. Please insert the cable holder1 into a hole.

Cable Holder 1

1. Please put the power cord and the signal cable in the cable holder 1.

Illustration of a hand inserting a cable into a computer monitor (no text or symbols visible)

1. Please put the power cord and the signal cable in the cable holder 2. While pressing the bottom of cable holder 2 with one hand, pull the top of it with the other hand as shown in the picture.

Pull Press Cable Holder 2

Front Panel Controls

AUTO MENU OK

AUTO MENU OK ① ② ③ ④

6 5

AUTO Button

For optimal display change resolution to 1920x1200

AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO 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

- 24 inch monitor : 1920 x 1200@60Hz

MENU Button

Controls locked

Controls unlocked

Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.

Controls locked/Controls 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 "Controls locked" should appear.

You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU+▶ Button for several seconds. The message "Controls unlocked" should appear.

3 ▲▼, ◀▶ Button

Use this button to select an icon or adjust the setting in the OSD screen.

▲▼ Button

- Use this button to directly control Brightness.

◀▶ Button

- Use this button to directly control contrast.

100 100

4 OK Button

Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen Display.

5 Power Button

Use this button to turn the display on or off.

6 Power Indicator

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.

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:

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1	Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
2	To access a control, use the ▼▲ Buttons.
3	When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the OK or ▶ Button.
4	Use the ▼▲ ◀▶ Buttons to adjust the item to the desired level.
5	Accept the changes by pressing the OK Button.
6	Exit the OSD by pressing the MENU Button.

OSD (On Screen Display) menu

Icon Function Description
	Adjusting Screen Colour.
PICTURE
	Selecting the options.
SPECIAL
	Screen Adjustment.
SCREEN

OSD(On Screen Display)

The OSD function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation.

On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment

Adjusting Screen Colour

CSM

PICTURE CSM 6500K 9300K sRGB User MENU Prev

- 6500K/9300K/sRGB

Selecting a factory setting colour set.

6500K: Slightly reddish white.

9300K: Slightly bluish white.

sRGB : Set the screen color to fit the SRGB standard color

- User : Select this option to use the user-defined settings.

PICTURE CSM Contrast: 1.50 Brightness: 1.50 Red: 50 Green: 50 Blue: 50 €500K €300K €RGB ✓ User MENU Prev

Contrast

To adjust the contrast of the screen.

Brightness

To adjust the brightness of the screen.

Red / Green / Blue

Set your own colour levels.

Selecting the options

SPECIAL Child lock Language Power indicator Transparency Reset DDC-Cl MENU Prev

Child lock This feature can prevent unauthorized viewing.

In order to lock the OSD screen adjustment, set the Child lock tab to the 'On' position. In order to unlock it, do the following :

*Press and hold the MENU+▶ Button for several seconds. The message "Controls locked" should appear.

Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.

Power indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the product to On or Off.

Transparency To adjust the transparency of the OSD menu screen.

Reset Use this function to reset the product to the factory default. However, language selection will not be initialized.

DDC-CI DDC/CI(Display Data Channel Command Interface) is communication protocol for communications between PC and monitor.

DDC/CI makes it possible to adjust and setup detailed functions on PC instead of the monitor OSD.

Monitor can be adjusted with PC by connecting communication between PC and monitor when DDC/CI is ON, and monitor cannot be adjusted with PC because communication between PC and monitor is disconnected when DDC/CI is OFF.

Screen Adjustment

SCREEN ARC Auto-configure Clock Phase Position 1280 x 1024 608k MENU Press

ARC

To select the image size of the screen.

SCREEN ARC Auto-configure Clock Phase Position 1380 x 1024 600x Preview ✓ Full Original 1:5

Auto- configure

This button is for the automatic adjustment of the screen Position, Clock and Phase.

Clock

To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change.

Phase

To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.

Position

SCREEN ARC Auto-configure Clock Phase Position 1200 x 1004 60Hz Control Prev H-Position 10 U-Position 60

To adjust position of the screen. Press the button to display the sub-menu for position.

Left
Right
Up
▼ Down

Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears

Is the power cord of the display connected?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?

Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.Adjust the brightness and the contrast.If the display is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to activate the screen.Turn on the PC.This message appear when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of the display's horizontal or vertical frequency range. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure the display again.This message appears when the signal cable between your PC and the display is not connected. Check the signal cable and try again.

Do you see a "Controls locked" message on the screen?
• Do you see “Controls 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 “Controls unlocked” will appear.
Display image is incorrect
• Display Position is incorrect.	• Press the AUTO 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 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 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.
• Reasons for Recommending Optimal Resolution : The aspect ratio is 16:10. If the input resolution is not 16:10 (for instance, 16:9, 5:4, 4:3), you might encounter problems such as blurred letters, blurry screen, cut-off screen display or tilted screen.
• 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.The screen blinks.	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.

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.
Display	24 inches (61.3 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-glare coating24 inches viewable0.270 mm pixel pitch
Sync Input	Horizontal Freq. 30 - 83 kHz (Automatic)Vertical Freq. 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic)
	Input Form Separate TTL,Composite SOG (Sync On Green)
Video Input	Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub Connector
	Input Form RGB Analog (0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohm)
Resolution	Max VESA 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
	Recommend VESA 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Plug&Play	DDC 2B
Power Consumption	On Mode : 85 W(Typ.)Sleep Mode ≤ 1 WOff Mode ≤ 1 W
Dimensions &Weight	With Stand Without Stand
	Width 56.00 cm / 22.05 inches 56.00 cm / 22.05 inchesHeight 44.45 cm / 17.50 inches(Min) 37.70 cm / 14.84 inches54.45 cm / 21.44 inches(Max)Depth 27.02 cm / 10.64 inches 8.40 cm / 3.31 inches
	Net 9.6 kg (21.1 lbs)
Tilt/Swivel Range	Tilt -5°~20°Swivel range 350°Height range 100 mm / 3.94 inches
Power Input	AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.2A
Environmental Conditions	Operating ConditionsTemperature 10°C to 35 °CHumidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
	Storage ConditionsTemperature -20°C to 60 °CHumidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing
Stand Base	Attached ( ), Detached ( O )
Power cord	Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type

NOTE

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

■ PC INPUT Preset Modes (Resolution)

Display Modes (Resolution)		Horizontal Freq. (kHz)	Vertical Freq. (Hz)	Display Modes (Resolution)		Horizontal Freq. (kHz)	Vertical Freq. (Hz)
1	640 x 480	31.469	59.940	11	1280 x 768	60.289	74.893
2	640 x 480	37.500	75.000	12	1280 x 1024	63.981	60.020
3	720 x 480	35.162	59.901	13	1280 x 1024	79.976	75.025
4	720 x 400	31.500	70.156	14	1600 x 1200	75.000	60.000
5	800 x 600	37.879	60.317	15	1680 x 1050	64.674	59.883
6	800 x 600	46.875	75.000	16	1680 x 1050	65.290	60.454
7	1024 x 768	48.363	60.004	*17	1920 x 1200	74,038	59,950
8	1024 x 768	60.023	75.029
9	1152 x 864	67.500	75.000
10	1280 x 768	47.776	59.870

* Recommend Mode

■ Indicator

MODE	LED Color
On Mode	Blue
Sleep Mode	Amber
Off Mode	Off

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

Illustration of a desktop computer monitor with a mounted cable port (no text or symbols visible)

1. After moving the product to face downward, make sure to place it on a soft cloth or a cushion to avoid surface damage.

Illustration of a computer monitor with a remote control panel and a circular dial, showing no text or symbols.

1. Separate the head and the stand with the use of a screwdriver.

2. Install the Wall mount plate.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a rotating component with a highlighted circular region and an arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols present)

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.

Illustration of a mechanical device with a coiled cable and a circular component (no text or symbols)

Kensington Security Slot

Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores.

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