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LG IPS237W Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
IPS LED MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
IPS LED MONITOR MODEL
IPS237W
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL IPS LED MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. IPS LED MONITOR MODEL IPS237W www.lg.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - Using the cable holder SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) USING THE MONITOR SET Indicator - LG SmartShare - Supported Files for LG SmartShare PROPER POSTURE - Connecting or Disconnecting Wireless Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Router - Keyboard and Mouse Connection...

  • Page 3: Licenses

    LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 4: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES OF LG IPS237W WITH LG SmartShare With the LG SmartShare for LG IPS237W, the user environment of the monitor becomes smart. Miracast function to wirelessly shares the screen of a smartphone or other devices. Wireless Display (Wi-Di) function to display high-definition screen (720p, 1080p) by connecting a computer to the monitor wirelessly.

  • Page 5: Assembling And Preparing

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories.

  • Page 6: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.34) Connection panel (See p.11)

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Monitor Set

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the Monitor set Secure the monitor and the Stand Body with the 2 screws. Attaching the Stand Base Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage.

  • Page 8: Detaching The Stand Base

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Mounting on a table Place the monitor with the screen side down on Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright a flat and cushioned surface. position on a table. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.

  • Page 9: Using The Cable Holder

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the cable holder Press (Power) button on the bottom switch panel to turn the power on. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric shock may occur. Cable holder...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING WARNING Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is When you adjust the angle, do not hold the located at the back of the Monitor set. For more bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on information of installation and using, refer to the the following illustration, as may injure your fingers.

  • Page 11: Using The Monitor Set

    LG SmartShare allows a user to wirelessly connect a computer with the Wi-Di technology to the monitor and transmit a high quality image. Miracast LG SmartShare allows a user to connect a smartphone or other devices with the Miracast technology to the monitor and display its screen on the monitor.
  • Page 12 USING THE MONITOR SET Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) LG SmartShare allows a user to connect a device with the DLNA technology and the monitor to the same network and display its media contents (picture, video, music, etc.) on the monitor.

  • Page 13: Supported Files For Lg Smartshare

    USING THE MONITOR SET Supported Files for LG SmartShare Maximum data transmission rate: 20 Mbps (Mbps stands for Megabit per second) Video Codec Maximum supported resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 30p Extension Codec Video H264, MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, XviD...

  • Page 14: Connecting Or Disconnecting Wireless Router

    USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting or Disconnecting Wireless Router The monitor must be connected to a wireless router to use DLNA. NOTE Automatic firmware update is possible only when the monitor is connected to a wireless router that is connected to the Internet. The network connection may not be working properly depending on Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 15 USING THE MONITOR SET When the Settings screen appears, select the [AP (Access Point) Search] and press the [Select] button. SELECT EXIT Connect to your wireless network. You can enjoy the content from other devices easily through DLNA. Settings Miracast Device Search AP (Access Point) Search SELECT EXIT...
  • Page 16 USING THE MONITOR SET For a secured wireless router, the following screen appears asking to enter your password. Enter the correct password and then move to the [OK] button by using the direction key. Press the [Select] button. Wireless : AP Name 001 Enter security key of network.
  • Page 17 USING THE MONITOR SET When the connection is successfully established, its status is displayed at the top right corner of the home screen. AP Name 001 AP Name 001 AP Name 001 LG_Monitor_C54A 2233 You can enjoy contents from smart devices directly on your monitor screen through SmartShare feature. Please execute Miracast, WiDi, DLNA function of your devices that you would like to connect to your monitor.
  • Page 18 USING THE MONITOR SET Disconnecting Wireless Router Follow the steps below to disconnect a wireless router. On the SmartShare home screen, press the [Wi-Fi] button. LG_Monitor_C54A 2233 You can enjoy contents from smart devices directly on your monitor screen through SmartShare feature. Please execute Miracast, WiDi, DLNA function of your devices that you would like to connect to your monitor.
  • Page 19 USING THE MONITOR SET Select the currently connected wireless router and then press the [Disconnect] button. NOTE The connected wireless router appears to be the first on the [AP (Access Point) Search] screen. When the connected wireless router is selected, the [Select] button is changed to the [Disconnect] button.

  • Page 20: Keyboard And Mouse Connection

    USING THE MONITOR SET Keyboard and Mouse Connection LG IPS237W allows you to connect a keyboard and a mouse to the monitor through its USB ports on the back. When a computer is connected to the monitor, the keyboard and mouse of the computer are used. When the monitor is connected to a device via Wi-Di or Miracast (Wi-Fi screen share), the keyboard and mouse of the connected devices (smartphone or other devices) are used.

  • Page 21: Wired Connection

    USING THE MONITOR SET WIRED CONNECTION HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. your PC or A/V to the Monitor set. Connect the PC *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected or A/V and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as device that users connect to a PC and turn shown in the following illustrations.

  • Page 22: Smartphone (Mhl) Connection

    USING THE MONITOR SET Smartphone (MHL) Connection Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) is an interface that allows you to play video and audio from your smartphone on the monitor by connecting the monitor and your smartphone. Connect the smartphone to the HDMI2/MHL terminal of the monitor using the supplied MHL signal cable and switch the input by pressing the input button of the monitor.
  • Page 23 USING THE MONITOR SET Self Image Setting Function CAUTION Press the power button on the bottom panel to turn the power on. When monitor power is turned Connect the signal on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed input cable and tighten automatically.

  • Page 24: Wireless Connection

    (D-SUB, HDMI, MHL) or in energy saving mode, the monitor is wirelessly connected if it is connected via Wi-Di/Miracast or a content file plays via DLNA. To use the "Switch Input Signal to Wireless Connection" function, run LG SmartShare at least once by pressing the Wi-Fi button.
  • Page 25 USING THE MONITOR SET Turn on the wireless LAN from the computer. NOTE Wi-Di does not require the wireless router connection. For optimized performance, it is recommended to connect the computer to a wireless router. Pressing the Windows [Start] button and select [All Programs] > [Intel Corporation] > [Intel(R) WiDi] >...
  • Page 26 USING THE MONITOR SET When the [Rename adapter] window is displayed on the computer, rename the adapter and then press the [Continue] button. Properties Help Rename adapter Enter a simple name that best describes your adapter. LG_Monitor_C54A For example: “Living Room” or “Bedroom”. The name is limited to 18 characters, consisting of the letters A through Z, numbers and punctuation marks except for “-”.
  • Page 27 USING THE MONITOR SET When the Intel WiDi properties window appears, press the [Resize TV picture] button. Properties Help properties Behavior Adapter Adapter name: LG_Monitor_C54A Network address: 192.168.16.4 Adapter ID: C54A Adapter manufacturer: LG_Electronics Adapter model: TIGA Adapter hardware version: 2.1.1.0 Adapter firmware version: 2.1.0.0 Firmware is up to date.

  • Page 28: Miracast Connection

    USING THE MONITOR SET Miracast Connection Miracast allows you to directly connect the monitor to a smartphone as well as various devices that support Miracast. NOTE Miracast may be used in different ways depending on device manufacturer or OS. A device connected through Miracast cannot use a Wi-Fi network while the monitor is used. Connecting Monitor from Other Devices Turn on the monitor by pressing the (power button) of the monitor and press the [Wi-Fi] button to go...
  • Page 29 USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting from Monitor (power button) of the monitor and press the [Wi-Fi] button to go Turn on the monitor by pressing the to the SmartShare home screen. When the monitor name and ID are all displayed on the SmartShare home screen, press the [Wi-Fi] button.
  • Page 30 USING THE MONITOR SET Turn on the Miracast in a device to connect. NOTE As the menu names for Miracast may be different depending on the device to connect, refer to its user guide for more information on how to use Miracast on the device. When the device to connect is displayed, select the device and press the [Connect] button.
  • Page 31 USING THE MONITOR SET When the connection is successful, the screen of a device connected to the monitor is displayed. NOTE The screen of a device connected to the monitor is displayed on the monitor within 10 seconds. If the wireless environment is not good, a problem may occur with the screen display or Miracast may be disconnected.

  • Page 32: Using Dlna

    Refer to the user guide came with a product you want to use and connect to DLNA. When a LG Electronics product with LG SmartShare installed is connected through DLNA, you can use the following functions. When DLNA is Malfunctioning Check your network settings when the DLNA option does not work properly.

  • Page 33: Software Update

    USING THE MONITOR SET SOFTWARE UPDATE The LG IPS237W monitor supports automatic software update. If there is any updated software, the updates are automatically downloaded. When the download is complete, the software update screen appears. CAUTION Do not turn off the monitor during the software update.

  • Page 34: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set. Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 35: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings Menu Settings Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 36: Picture

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. Enter to PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 37: Color

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS COLOR Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. Select COLOR by pressing the ► button.  Enter to COLOR by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 38: Display

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS DISPLAY Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. Select DISPLAY by pressing the ► button.  Enter to DISPLAY by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 39: Others

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OTHERS Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. Select OTHERS by pressing the ► button.  Enter to OTHERS by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Setting

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Wi-Fi Setting Press the Wi-Fi button at the bottom of the screen to make the Wi-Fi OSD appear. For more information, please See p.14 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. LG_Monitor_C54A 2233 You can enjoy contents from smart devices directly on your monitor screen through SmartShare feature. Please execute Miracast, WiDi, DLNA function of your devices that you would like to connect to your monitor.

  • Page 41: Func. Setting

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting VOLUME Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Select VOLUME by pressing the ► button.  Enter to VOLUME by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.

  • Page 42: Super Energy Saving

    Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. LG calculated these values by using “broadcast video signal” (including broadcast video: IEC 62087) SUPER SAVING refers to how much power can be saved using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for service. No image appears y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power Is the power cord of the display connected? outlet. y Press the Power button. Is the power indicator light on? Is the power on and the power y Adjust the brightness and the contrast.
  • Page 44 Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. The screen is flickering.
  • Page 45 WIFI Product specifications may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. Wireless LAN module(TWFM-B003D) specification Standard IEEE802.11a/b/g/n 2400 to 2483.5 MHz Frequency Range 5150 to 5250 MHz 5725 to 5850 MHz Modulation CCK / OFDM / MIMO 802.11a: 11 dBm 802.11b: 15 dBm Output Power (Typical) 802.11g: 13 dBm...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    On Mode : 40 W(Typ.) Consumption Sleep Mode ≤ 1 W  (When the Wi-Fi option is off) Off Mode ≤ 0.5 W  Power Input 19 V 1.6 A AC-DC Adapter Type PSAB-L101A, manufactured by LG Lnnotek OUTPUT: 19 V 2.53 A Dimensions With Stand 53.3 cm x 40.0 cm x 15.4 cm (Width x Height x Without Stand 53.3 cm x 32.1 cm x 4.2 cm...

  • Page 47: Preset Modes (Resolution)

    SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.500 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 1024 x 768 48.363 1024 x 768 60.023 1152 x 864 67.500 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 48: Proper Posture

    PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Adjust the Adjust the location of the Monitor set and Monitor set to avoid it your posture to reflecting light. allow you to view images at the optimal viewing angle.
  • Page 49 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

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