OWNER’S MANUAL LCD MONITOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LCD MONITOR MODELS W1943SB W1943TB W2043SE W2043TE W2243S W2243T 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.
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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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. User's Guide/Cards DVI-D Signal Cable (This feature is not available in all countries.) IMPORTANT This accessories may look different from those shown here.
Connecting the Display Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices are turned off. Connecting and Disassembling the stand Place the monitor face down on the soft cloth. Assemble the Stand Base into the Stand Body in the correct direction. Stand Body Turn the Stand Base Lock through 90˚...
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Connecting the Display Turn the Stand Base Lock through 90˚ to separate the Stand Base from the Stand Body. If you can't release the Stand Base even the Locking Knob is at a release position, Please push the indicated knob down and retry it. Pull out the Stand Base to remove.
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. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort. Tilt Range : -5˚~15˚...
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 of the signal cable. Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
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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 of the signal cable. Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable NOTE This is a simplified representation of the rear view.
Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls W1943TB/W2043TE/W2243T W1943SB/W2043SE/W2243S Button MENU Button Use this button to enter 4:3 IN WIDE, PHOTO EFFECT menus. For more information, refer to page 14. Use this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display. OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
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Control Panel Functions Buttons (SOURCE Hot key) AUTO/SET Button Power Button & Power Indicator Use these buttons to select or adjust functions in the On Screen Display. Use this function to select optimal image conditions in accordance with the surrounding environment (Brightness, Image type).
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. Main menu 4:3 IN WIDE NORMAL PHOTO EFFECT GAUSSIAN BLUR SEPIA MONOCHROME F-ENGINE MOVIE INTERNET USER NORMAL DEMO PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GAMMA COLOR...
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following OSD screen will appear when you press the the front of the monitor. Main menu 4:3 IN WIDE PHOTO EFFECT Use the AUTO/SET button to go to sub-menu. MENU : Exit : Move SET : Select Description To select the image size of the screen.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following OSD screen will appear when you press the on the front of the monitor.This feature lets you easily select the best desired image condition optimized to the environment (ambient illumination, image types etc). Menu Name Icons Sub-menu Name...
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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. Main Menu MENU Menu Name...
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu PICTURE MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu COLOR MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase SET : Select another sub-menu Sub menu Description To adjust the brightness of the screen. BRIGHTNESS To adjust the contrast of the screen.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu TRACKING MENU : Exit : Decrease : Increase : Select another sub-menu Sub menu Description HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. To move image up and down. VERTICAL To minimize any vertical bars or CLOCK stripes visible on the screen background.
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu SETUP W1943SB/W2043SE/W2243S W1943TB/W2043TE/W2243T MENU : Exit : Adjust : Adjust : Select another sub-menu NOTE If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary, execute the WHITE BALANCE function again.
Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. No image appears No image appears Is the power cord of the display connected? Is the power indicator light on? Is the power on and the power indicator red? Is the power indicator blinking? Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE"...
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect Display Position is incorrect. On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible. Any horizontal noise appearing in any image or characters are not clearly portrayed. IMPORTANT Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed.
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect The screen color is mono or abnormal. The screen blinks. Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? • Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary.
Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) Display Modes (Resolution) 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 832 x 624 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA VESA 1360 x 768 Display Modes (Resolution) 720 x 400 640 x 480...
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Specifications Display Modes (Resolution) 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA VESA 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 VESA 1152 x 864 VESA VESA 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 VESA 1680 x 1050 VESA...
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. Turn the Stand Base Lock through 90˚ to separate the Stand Base from the Stand Body.
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Wall mount plate. Please refer to the installation guide for more details, which is provided when Wall mount plate is purchased. LG recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer. Kensington Security Slot Connected to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores.
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Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.