LG L246WSH User manual
Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.
See the label attached on the product and give the information to your
dealer when you ask for service.
L246WSH
User’s Guide
A1
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.
On Safety
Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another power
cord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not being
provided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the
manufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.
Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of
this manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply
you have in your home, consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed power
cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service
technician for replacement.
Do not Open the Display.
There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.
To Avoid Personal Injury :
Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not drop an object on or apply impact to the product. Do not throw any toys
or objects on the product screen.
It can cause injury to human, problem to product and damage the display.
To Prevent Fire or Hazards:
Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period
of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet
openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.
When the display is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet.
In the presence of thunder and lightning, never touch the power cord and signal
cable because it can be very dangerous. It can cause electric shock.
Important Precautions
A2
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.
Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of
heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can
cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:
Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Cover the openings with cloth or other material.
Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.
Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch,
mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.
Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may cause
some afterimages.
Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.
However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.
If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality for
your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution,
some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is
characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.
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.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal
container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another
location, repack it in its original material.
On Disposal
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.
Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.
Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of
your local authority.
Connecting the Display
A3
Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer
system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand base or Removing the stand base
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2.Align the hooks on the Stand Body with the matching slots in the Stand Base.
3. Insert the hooks into slots.
Warning
The tape and locking pin may only be removed from those monitors equipped with a
standing base when the base is pulled up.
Otherwise, you may be injured by the protruding sections of the stand.
Slot
Stand Body Hook
Stand Base
A4
Connecting the Display
Important
This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the picture.
Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may
fall and get damaged or injure your foot.
4.
Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right.
Screw : Turn the screw by using the screw handle.
5.
Lift and turn the monitor to face towards the front after the connection is
made to the female part of the cable you're attaching.
6.
Take the screw out by turning to the left to separate the monitor and Stand
Base.
A5
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
1.Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.
Tilt Range : -5˚~20˚ Swivel :350˚
Ergonomic
Itisrecommendedthatinordertomaintainanergonomicandcomfortableviewingposition,
theforwardtiltangleofthemonitorshouldnotexceed5degrees.
Slightlywipestainedspotontheexterioronlywiththecleansingclothsfortheproductexteriorifthere
isstainorfingerprintonsurfaceoftheexterior.Donotwiperoughlywhenremovingstain.Pleasebe
cautiousofthatexcessivepowermaycausescratchordiscoloration.
100.0mm
* Please be sure to
remove the Locking
pin to adjust the height.
You do not need to replace the Locking pin after it is removed, to adjust its height.
Height Range : maximum 3.94 inch (100.0mm)
Notice
A6
D-SUB
Connecting to External Devices
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer.
To adjust height of your monitor, unlock the stand lock on top of the stand.
2.Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3.Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close
to the display.
Wall-outlet type
4.Press button on the front switch panel to turn the power on.
When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self Image Setting
Function' is executed automatically.
NOTE
This is a simplified representation
of the rear view.
This rear view represents a
general model; your display may
differ from the view as shown.
1
2
Mac adapter
For Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed
to change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA
connector on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
When Connecting to your PC
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.
‘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 Cord
1
2
Varies according to model.
Signal Cable
MAC
PC
A7
Connecting to External Devices
To arrange the cables
Connect the power cord and the signal cable as shown in the figure and then fix them
to the cable holders 1 and 2.
D-SUB
D-SUB
Cable Holder 1
1. Please insert the cable holder1
into a hole. 2. Please put the power cord and
the signal cable in the cable holder 1.
3. Please put the power cord and the signal cable in the cable holder 2.
While pressing the bottom of cable holder 2 with one hand, pull the top of
it with the other hand as shown in the picture.
D-SUB
Press
Pull
Cable Holder 2
A8
Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
MENU Button
Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.
Controls locked/Controls 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
"Controls locked" should appear.
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the
MENU+ Button for several seconds. The message
"Controls unlocked" should appear.
Controls locked
Controls unlocked
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press the
AUTO button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your
display image to the ideal settings for the current
screen resolution size (display mode).
The best display mode is
- 24 inch monitor : 1920 x 1200@60Hz
AUTO
Button
For optimal display
change resolution to 1920x1200
A9
Control Panel Functions
This Indicator lights up blue when the display
operates normally(On Mode). If the display is in Sleep
Mode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes
to amber.
Use this button to turn the display on or off.
Power Button
Power Indicator
Use this button to enter a selection in the On Screen
Display.
Use
this
button to select an icon or adjust the
setting in the OSD screen.
Button
Button
•Use this button to directly control Brightness.
OK
Button
Button
•Use this button to directly control contrast.
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