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OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LED LCD MONITOR MODEL E2281TR E2281VR E2381VR www.lg.com...
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.
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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.
Important Precautions 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.
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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. Owner's Manual/Cards Power Cord (Depending on the country) DVI-D Signal Cable (This feature is not available in all countries.) NOTE This accessories may look different from those shown here.
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. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort. Tilt Range : -5˚...
Connecting the Display Connecting with the PC Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. Connect signal input cable of the signal cable. Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
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Connecting the Display 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) 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.
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15 pin high density (3 row) D- sub VGA connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector. E2281VR/E2381VR AV equipment (Set-Top Box, DVD, Video, Video Game Console) * HDMI is optimized on the AV equipment.
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‘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. Power Button E2281VR/E2381VR...
Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls E2281TR/E2281VR/E2381VR E2281VR/E2381VR (Only for HDMI input)
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Control Panel Functions MENU Button SUPER+ RESOLUTION Button SUPER ENERGY SAVING Button AUTO Button VOLUME Button (Only for HDMI input) 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 they cannot be inadvertently changed.
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Control Panel Functions INPUT Button (SOURCE Hot key) EXIT Button Power Button & Power Indicator Use this button to select source from input. 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.
On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Screen Adjustment Making adjustments to the image size 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.
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Press the discretionary Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. To access a control, use the corresponding Buttons. Use the Use the Button to select other upper menu items. Press the EXIT Button to exit from the OSD. Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH...
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. Main menu MENU BRIGHTNESS ORIGINAL RATIO COLOR PRESET (WARM/MEDIUM/COOL) BLACK LEVEL LANGUAGE SOUND FACTORY RESET SUPER+ NORMAL RESOLUTION MEDIUM HIGH SUPER ENERGY SAVING...
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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. Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. Menu Name NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual. HIGH Move to the upper menu Adjust (Decrease/Increase) Select another sub-menu Exit E2281VR/E2381VR Sub- menus Button...
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH : Move to the upper menu : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu Exit : Exit Sub menu Description To adjust the brightness of the screen.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu PRESET E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH (Only HDMI input) : Move to the upper menu : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu Exit : Exit Sub menu Description Set the screen to warm color WARM temperature .
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH SOUND E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH : Move to the upper menu : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu Exit : Exit Description To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu E2281TR E2281VR/E2381VR HIGH : Move to the upper menu : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu Exit : Exit Description Restore all factory default settings except "LANGUAGE." Press the buttons to reset...
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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. Press the SUPER+ RESOLUTION Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu : Move to the upper menu : Move EXIT : Exit * Noise may exist according to SR(SUPER+ RESOLUTION) Mode, so enjoy the clear image by selecting SR(SUPER+ RESOLUTION) Mode according to the Contents. Sub menu Description Select this when you want to use the...
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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. Press the SUPER ENERGY SAVING Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu : Move to the upper menu : Move EXIT : Exit OK : Select TOTAL POWER REDUCTION : How much power is saved during using the monitor. TOTAL CO2 REDUCTION : Change the TOTAL POWER REDUCTION to CO2. Sub menu Description Turn on the SUPER ENERGY...
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Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. LG accumulate those values using integrated function with 10 minutes broadcast video signal. LED Saving means that how much power can be saved using WLED Panel instead of CCFL panel.
Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. No image appears No image appears Is the power cord of the display connected? Is the power indicator light on? Is the power indicator red? Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen? Do you see a "CHECK SIGNAL CABLE"...
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. IMPORTANT Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed.
• 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.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
Specifications Display 54.6 cm (21.5 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 54.6 cm 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel pitch) Horizontal Freq. Sync Input Vertical Freq. Input Form Signal Input Video Input Input Form Resolution Recommend Plug&Play...
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26 W (Typ.) ≤ 0.5 W ≤ 0.5 W 2.8 kg (6.17 lb) 2.1 A Temperature 10 ˚C to 35 ˚C Humidity 10 % to 80 % non-Condensing Temperature -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C Humidity 5 % to 90 % non-Condensing E2281VR...
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Specifications Display 58.4 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 58.4 cm 0.265 mm x 0.265 mm (Pixel pitch) Horizontal Freq. Sync Input Vertical Freq. Input Form Signal Input Video Input Input Form Resolution Recommend Plug&Play...
Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) E2281TR/E2281VR/E2381VR Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024...
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Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Ke e p t h e O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l (C D ) i n a n accessible place for future reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET.
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