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OWNER’S MANUAL LCD MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LCD MONITOR MODELS IPS226VX IPS236V 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.
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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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Important Precautions NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTRERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. NOTE This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency...
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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. 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable User's Guide/Cards (To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before shipping out.) AC-DC adapter...
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. Connecting and Disassembling the stand Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. Use a coin on the back of the stand base and turn the screw clockwise to tighten.
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. * With stand base Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
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 and power cord in order, then tighten the screw of the signal cable.
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Connecting the Display Connecting with the PC 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) Power Button NOTE ‘...
Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls MENU Button OSD LOCKED/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 "OSD LOCKED" should appear. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds.
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Control Panel Functions AUTO Button AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button before entering the On Screen Display(OSD). (Only Analog Mode) This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode).
On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment 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.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus. : D-SUB(Analog signal) input DSUB : DVI-D(Digital signal) input DVI-D : HDMI input HDMI Main menu Sub-menu Supported signals Description BRIGHTNESS PICTURE Standard image settings.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub-menu Supported signals Description SMART+ DSUB ORIGINAL RATIO To adjust the image size DVI-D HDMI DSUB DUAL WEB DVI-D CINEMA MODE MODE It is a mode that the user can USER DSUB adjust each element.
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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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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description To adjust the brightness of the screen. BRIGHTNESS To adjust the contrast of the screen. CONTRAST SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the screen. You can set the offset level. If you select BLACK LEVEL 'HIGH', the screen will be bright and if you select ‘LOW’, the screen will be dark.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description PRESET Mode COLOR TEMP Select either PRESET or USER to adjust the screen color. Select the preset color temperature. PRESET WARM: Yellow screen color. MEDIUM: Red screen color. COOL: Blue screen color. USER A user can create screen color by USER Mode...
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. To move image up and down. VERTICAL CLOCK To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Use this function to set the power POWER indicator on the front side of the monitor INDICATOR to ON or OFF.
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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 SMART+ Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. *This function works only if input resolution is lower than monitor ratio (16:9). * Before using below functions, please install Easy Set Packge programme. Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half.
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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 MODE Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description USER It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu. * Outside the User mode, Image(brightness, gamma) and color cannot be adjusted. MOVIE It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.
Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. No image appears No image appears ● Is the power cord of the • Check and see if the power cord is connected display connected? properly to the power outlet. ● Is the power indicator •...
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect ● Display Position is • Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust incorrect. 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.
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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. The Audio function is not working ●...
Installing the Wall mount plate This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device. Place the monitor face down on the soft cloth. To disconnect the Stand Base from the Stand Body, unfold the screw handle and turn it to the left.
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Installing the Wall mount plate Install the Wall mount plate. HDMI DC-IN/ D-SUB DVI-D 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.
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ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.