TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. LICENSE ............2 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ....3 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
• It is recommended to use the supplied components. • If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image problems. Supported Drivers and Software • Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.
Product and Button Description Moving and Lifting the Monitor When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. • Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it. •...
Installing on a Table Adjusting the Angle • Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation.
Using the Kensington Lock Installing the Wall Mount Plate The Kensington security system connector is located at the back of the Monitor set. This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible devices. For more information on installation and usage, refer to the Kensington lock owner’ s manual or visit the website NOTE at http://www.kensington.com.
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Back of the Monitor NOTE • A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non-standard screws. • The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts.
USING THE MONITOR HDMI Connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. CAUTION • Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. CAUTION •...
Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection Connecting Headphones HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. NOTE • Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. •...
USER SETTINGS NOTE • Your monitor’ s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away. Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
Main Menu Features Power Off Power Off Exit Input Settings Exit Input Settings Auto Configuration Picture Mode (for HDMI only) (for D-SUB only) Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Picture Mode Sets the picture mode.
Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Move the joystick up/down and left/right to set the options. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
Customizing settings Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the volume.(for HDMI only) Volume NOTE • You can adjust Mute/ Unmute by moving the joystick button to ▼ in the Volume menu. Input Settings >...
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Picture Settings > Picture Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
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Settings > Picture Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is effective for high quality video or High game.
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Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster. Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content. Response Time Faster Sets the response time to faster.
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Horizontal To move image left and right. Vertical To move image up and down. Configuration Adjust (D-SUB only) 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. Resolution User can set the desired resolution.This option is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the following(D-SUB only).
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General Settings > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient. Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient. SMART ENERGY SAVING Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .
Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? • Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. 1600 x 900 @ 75Hz (HDMI) Max Resolution 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz (D-SUB) Resolution Recommended Resolution 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 0.8 A Type ADS-18SG-19-3 19016G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPG, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPI, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPCU, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC...
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Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Operating Conditions Humidity Less than 80 % Environmental Conditions Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C Storing Conditions Humidity Less than 85 % Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand 463.8 x 364.6 x 190.0 (mm) 18.2 x 14.3 x 7.4 (inches) Dimensions Without Stand...
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Beep Guide Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Quick Settings Picture - Picture Adjust - Brightness 3 2 1 1 Slider Picture - Game Adjust - Black Stabilizer 3 3 3 Quick Settings - Brightness Picture - Picture Adjust - Contrast 3 2 2 Picture - Game Adjust - Black Stabilizer 3 3 3 1 Slider...
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Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Picture - Configuration Adjust (only D-SUB) General - Language - English 4 1 1 General - Automatic Standby - Off 4 3 4 Picture - Configuration Adjus(only D-SUB) - Horizontal 3 5 1 General - Language - German 4 1 2 General - OSD Lock Picture - Configuration Adjust (only D-SUB)
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 E-mail lg.environmental@lge.com ® This Product qualifies for ENERGY STAR The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product.
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