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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 MODEL E1948S 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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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. Power Cord User's Guide/Cards Power Cord AC-DC adapter AC-DC adapter (Depending on the country) (Depending on the country) 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (To set it up, this signal cable may be...
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 the stand Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. Assemble the Stand Body into the Assemble the Stand Base(Front, product in the correct direction as shown in...
Connecting the Display Disassembling the stand Place the monitor face Down on the Put a cushion or soft cloth on aflat cushion or soft cloth. surface. Remove the Stand Body and Use a coin on the back of the Stand Stand Base from product in Base and turn the screw anticlock- correct direction as shown in the...
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˚...
Connecting the Display E1948S 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.
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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This will automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode). The best display mode is E1948S : 1440 x 900 EXIT Button Exit the OSD(On Screen Display). Power Button & Use this button to turn the display on or off.
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 Main menu Sub-menu Supported input Description MENU To adjust the brightness of the DSUB BRIGHTNESS screen WIDE To adjust the image size...
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description To adjust the brightness of the screen. WIDE(1/2) Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. ORIGINAL(2/2) Change the input image signal ratio to original. * This function works only if input resolution is lower than monitor ratio (16:9).
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On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Description To adjust the contrast of the screen. To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Restore all factory default settings except "LANGUAGE." Press the buttons to reset immediately. Exit : Exit : Move : Select another sub-menu...
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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 SUPER ENERGY SAVING 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 Turn on the SUPER ENERGY SAVING fuction. When current setting value is ON,the SUPER SAVING color is green. Turn off the SUPER ENERGY SAVING function.Now the monitor is LED SAVING function. When current setting value is OFF,the SUPER SAVING color is gray.
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Saving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. LG accumulate those values using integrated function with 10 minutes broadcast video signal. LED Saving means that how much power can be saved using WLED Panel instead of CCFL panel.
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 properly to the power outlet. display connected? 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. • Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust On the screen your display image to the ideal setting. background, vertical bars or stripes are visible.
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• Be sure to install the display driver from the display display driver? driver 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.
Specifications E1948S Display 48.09 cm (18.95 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 48.09 cm 0.2835 mm x 0.2835 mm (Pixel pitch) Horizontal Freq. 30 kHz to 71 kHz (Automatic) Sync Input Vertical Freq. 56 Hz to 75 Hz (Automatic) Input Form Separate Sync.
Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) E1948S *If you can't select 1440 x 900 in display property timing option, please update your video card driver from your video card vendor. Display Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) Polarity(H/V) 31.469 640 x 350 31.468...
Installing the Wall mount plate This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. Remove the Stand Body and Stand Base from product in correct direction as shown in the picture...
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Installing the Wall mount plate Install the Wall mount plate. 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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Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the OWNER’S MANUAL(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving located on the back or one side of the SET. guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Record it below should you ever need service.