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LED LCD MONITOR MODEL E1942S E2042T E2042S E2242T E2242S E2342T E2442T www.lg.com ENGLISH 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 E1942S E2042T E2042S E2242T E2242S E2342T E2442T www.lg.com ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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ENEGNLGISH 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 Unpacking 4 Parts and buttons 5 Setting up the Monitor set . DVI-D connection 11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 12 Customizing Settings 12 - Detaching the Stand Base 6 - D-SUB connection 9 - Menu Settings 13 -PICTURE ... Setting 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 SPECIFICATIONS 21 E1942S 22 E2042S 23 E2042T 24 E2242S 25 E2242T 26 E2342T 27 E2442T 28 Preset Modes (Resolution) 29 Indicator 30 PROPER POSTURE 30 Proper posture for using the Monitor set 5 - Using the cable holder 8 - Mounting on a table 6 - Attaching the Stand Base 5 - ...
ENEGNLGISH 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 3 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 3 Unpacking 4 Parts and buttons 5 Setting up the Monitor set . DVI-D connection 11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 12 Customizing Settings 12 - Detaching the Stand Base 6 - D-SUB connection 9 - Menu Settings 13 -PICTURE ... Setting 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 SPECIFICATIONS 21 E1942S 22 E2042S 23 E2042T 24 E2242S 25 E2242T 26 E2342T 27 E2442T 28 Preset Modes (Resolution) 29 Indicator 30 PROPER POSTURE 30 Proper posture for using the Monitor set 5 - Using the cable holder 8 - Mounting on a table 6 - Attaching the Stand Base 5 - ...
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...Tighten the screw to protect the screen from the items shown in the picture. ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Detaching the Stand Base 1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION ...y yThis illustration depicts the general model of connection. The product may differ from damage. Your monitor may fall and get damaged or injure your foot. y yDo not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. ENEGNLGISH ...
...Tighten the screw to protect the screen from the items shown in the picture. ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 5 Detaching the Stand Base 1 Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base Stand Body Stand Base CAUTION ...y yThis illustration depicts the general model of connection. The product may differ from damage. Your monitor may fall and get damaged or injure your foot. y yDo not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. ENEGNLGISH ...
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or Cable holder Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 3 Press (Power) button on the bottom switch panel to another location. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to turn the power on a table. Using the cable holder 2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet. ENEGNLGISH 6 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table 1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on . Otherwise electric shock may occur.
or Cable holder Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 3 Press (Power) button on the bottom switch panel to another location. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to turn the power on a table. Using the cable holder 2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet. ENEGNLGISH 6 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table 1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on . Otherwise electric shock may occur.
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... the screen when adjusting the angle of installation and using, refer to suit your view. Do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. You can detach from stand base and injure your ...PREPARING 7 Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is optional. For more information of the monitor. Front Rear Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set . NOTE Tilt from most electronics stores. NOTE The Kensington security system is located at the back of...
... the screen when adjusting the angle of installation and using, refer to suit your view. Do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. You can detach from stand base and injure your ...PREPARING 7 Using the Kensington security system The Kensington security system connector is optional. For more information of the monitor. Front Rear Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set . NOTE Tilt from most electronics stores. NOTE The Kensington security system is located at the back of...
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...VESA standard wall mount pad and screws. Model E1942S E2042T E2442T E2042S E2242T E2242S E2342T VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4 100 x 100 CAUTION y yDisconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set on the wall mount. y y784.8 mm (30.... y yIf you use VESA standard as this case, LG Electronics is optional. Be sure to the instructions supplied with VESA Standards. 2 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally. 3 If you install the Monitor set . NOTE y yUse the screws that meet the ...
...VESA standard wall mount pad and screws. Model E1942S E2042T E2442T E2042S E2242T E2242S E2342T VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 Standard screw M4 Number of screws 4 100 x 100 CAUTION y yDisconnect the power cord first, and then move or install the Monitor set on the wall mount. y y784.8 mm (30.... y yIf you use VESA standard as this case, LG Electronics is optional. Be sure to the instructions supplied with VESA Standards. 2 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor might be damaged internally. 3 If you install the Monitor set . NOTE y yUse the screws that meet the ...
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...illustrations. DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to the Monitor set . D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set . Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following... illustrations. ENEGNLGISH USING THE MONITOR SET 9 USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC y yYour Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on the...
...illustrations. DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to the Monitor set . D-SUB connection Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set . Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following... illustrations. ENEGNLGISH USING THE MONITOR SET 9 USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC y yYour Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn on the...
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... (Only supported in Analog Mode) NOTE y yWhen you encounter problems such as this function automatically adjusts the display to turn the Monitor set . When monitor power is turned on the bottom panel to optimal settings for a long time as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or ... individual input signals.(Only supported in Analog Mode) y yAvoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for the first time, this may result in Monitor set on . y ySome red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal. NOTE y y"Self Image Setting" Function...
... (Only supported in Analog Mode) NOTE y yWhen you encounter problems such as this function automatically adjusts the display to turn the Monitor set . When monitor power is turned on the bottom panel to optimal settings for a long time as blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker or ... individual input signals.(Only supported in Analog Mode) y yAvoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for the first time, this may result in Monitor set on . y ySome red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal. NOTE y y"Self Image Setting" Function...
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...CUSTOM, TEXT, PHOTO, CINEMA, GAME menus.(See p.18) (Power Button) When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks red. ENEGNLGISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 1 Press the desired button on ... connected, it is in Analog Mode) The best display mode E1942S : 1366 x 768 E2042S / E2042T : 1600 x 900 E2242S / E2242T / E2342T / E2442T : 1920 x 1080 You can choose the input signal. • When two input signals are connected, you can unlock the OSD controls at any time by...
...CUSTOM, TEXT, PHOTO, CINEMA, GAME menus.(See p.18) (Power Button) When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Sleep Mode, the power indicator blinks red. ENEGNLGISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 1 Press the desired button on ... connected, it is in Analog Mode) The best display mode E1942S : 1366 x 768 E2042S / E2042T : 1600 x 900 E2242S / E2242T / E2342T / E2442T : 1920 x 1080 You can choose the input signal. • When two input signals are connected, you can unlock the OSD controls at any time by...
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...MENU button on the bottom of the screen . MENU > NEXT MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS Analog Digital Description ● ● To adjust the clearness of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 3 Select the "NEXT MENU...for a user's operating environment y yAnalog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input. RESET ● ● Restore all factory default settings. Each option is lower than Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Press the◄ , ► buttons to the upper menu or set ratio (16:9). ...
...MENU button on the bottom of the screen . MENU > NEXT MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS Analog Digital Description ● ● To adjust the clearness of the Monitor set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 3 Select the "NEXT MENU...for a user's operating environment y yAnalog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input. RESET ● ● Restore all factory default settings. Each option is lower than Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. Press the◄ , ► buttons to the upper menu or set ratio (16:9). ...
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To return to the upper menu or set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Enter to PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. 4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 13 Each option is explained below. ENEGNLGISH PICTURE 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the screen. MENU > NEXT MENU > PICTURE Description SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
To return to the upper menu or set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Select the "NEXT MENU" button to enter the more option settings. 3 Enter to PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. 4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 5 Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 13 Each option is explained below. ENEGNLGISH PICTURE 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the screen. MENU > NEXT MENU > PICTURE Description SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
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... color levels. • GREEN: Set your own green color levels. • BLUE:Set your own gamma value. : GAMMA 0, GAMMA 1, GAMMA 2 on the bottom of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. COOL: Set the screen to leave the OSD menu. Select the screen color. Each option is... red). MENU > NEXT MENU > COLOR GAMMA COLOR TEMP Description Set your own blue color levels. ENEGNLGISH 14 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS COLOR 1 Press MENU button on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images.
... color levels. • GREEN: Set your own green color levels. • BLUE:Set your own gamma value. : GAMMA 0, GAMMA 1, GAMMA 2 on the bottom of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. COOL: Set the screen to leave the OSD menu. Select the screen color. Each option is... red). MENU > NEXT MENU > COLOR GAMMA COLOR TEMP Description Set your own blue color levels. ENEGNLGISH 14 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS COLOR 1 Press MENU button on the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display blackish images.
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.... CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 15 ENEGNLGISH DISPLAY 1 Press MENU button on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change. To adjust the focus of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up and down.
.... CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 15 ENEGNLGISH DISPLAY 1 Press MENU button on the screen background.The horizontal screen size will also change. To adjust the focus of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up and down.
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... colors are displayed. Using this function to set the power indicator on . 16 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ENEGNLGISH OTHERS 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. To return to the upper menu or set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Select the "NEXT...
... colors are displayed. Using this function to set the power indicator on . 16 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ENEGNLGISH OTHERS 1 Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. To return to the upper menu or set to display the MENU OSD. 2 Select the "NEXT...
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Resets the values of the Monitor set to display the SUPER ENERGY SAVING OSD. 2 Set the options by using "broadcast video signal" (including broadcast video: IEC 62087) y ySUPER SAVING refers to ... SUPER ENERGY SAVING. CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 17 Each option is saved while using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING function. So,those values should be saved using the monitor.
Resets the values of the Monitor set to display the SUPER ENERGY SAVING OSD. 2 Set the options by using "broadcast video signal" (including broadcast video: IEC 62087) y ySUPER SAVING refers to ... SUPER ENERGY SAVING. CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 17 Each option is saved while using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING function. So,those values should be saved using the monitor.
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... 1 Press MODE button on the bottom of the Main Menu. ENEGNLGISH Each option is a mode that the user can adjust the color mode of the Monitor set to display the PICTURE MODE OSD . 2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 3 Select EXIT to view pictures. It...
... 1 Press MODE button on the bottom of the Main Menu. ENEGNLGISH Each option is a mode that the user can adjust the color mode of the Monitor set to display the PICTURE MODE OSD . 2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 3 Select EXIT to view pictures. It...
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...Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the ideal setting. y y Try to DPM mode. y y When the monitor is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display connected? y y Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image ...indicator Red? On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are not clearly portrayed. Any horizontal noise appearing in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to turn on ? TROUBLESHOOTING 19 ENEGNLGISH TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for several seconds: the message "OSD UNLOCKED" will ...
...Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the ideal setting. y y Try to DPM mode. y y When the monitor is out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display connected? y y Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image ...indicator Red? On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are not clearly portrayed. Any horizontal noise appearing in 5 minutes, the monitor goes to turn on ? TROUBLESHOOTING 19 ENEGNLGISH TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for several seconds: the message "OSD UNLOCKED" will ...
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... resolution. Do you see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. y y Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y y Check if the signal cable is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to fasten if necessary. y y Make sure to select the... incorrect The screen color is properly inserted in the slot. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING ENEGNLGISH CAUTION y yCheck Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC...
... resolution. Do you see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. y y Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y y Check if the signal cable is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to fasten if necessary. y y Make sure to select the... incorrect The screen color is properly inserted in the slot. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING ENEGNLGISH CAUTION y yCheck Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC...
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ENEGNLGISH 30 PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set and your arms bent at the optimal viewing angle. Adjust the location of the Monitor set to view images at the elbows and horizontally outright. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your posture to allow you to avoid it reflecting light. Adjust the Monitor set .
ENEGNLGISH 30 PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set and your arms bent at the optimal viewing angle. Adjust the location of the Monitor set to view images at the elbows and horizontally outright. Place your hands gently on the keyboard, keeping your posture to allow you to avoid it reflecting light. Adjust the Monitor set .