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 MODELS E2280V E2380V E2280VX E2380VX www.lg.
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. On Safety Use only the power cord supplied with the unit.
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.
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. Do not clean with a wet cloth or spray water or other liquids directly onto the product. An electric shock may occur.
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 Owner's Manual/Cards 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (To set it up, this signal cable may be attached to this product before shipping out.) DVI-D Signal Cable (This feature is not available in all countries.) AC-DC adapter NOTE 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 is turned off. Connecting the stand 1. Place the monitor face down on the cushion or soft cloth. 2. Assemble the Stand Base into the Stand Body in the correct direction as shown in the picture. Stand Body Stand Base 3. Attach the monitor to the Stand Base by turning the screw to the right. Screw : Turn the screw by using the screw handle. 4.
Connecting the Display Turn the screw to the left to separate the stand body from the stand base. 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. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the Display Connecting with the PC 1. Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. and power cord of the signal cable. A Connect DVI-D(Digital signal) Cable B Connect D-sub(Analog signal) Cable C Connect HDMI Cable 2. Connect signal input cable 1 2 in order, then tighten the screw Varies according to model. AV equipment (Set-Top Box, DVD, Video, Video Game Console) * HDMI is optimized on the AV equipment.
Connecting the Display Connecting with the PC 3. 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) E2280V/E2380V Power Button E2280VX/E2380VX Power Button NOTE ‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display settings.
Control Panel Functions Front Panel Controls E2280V/E2380V E2280VX/E2380VX MENU Button Use this button to enter or exit from the On Screen Display. 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. The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should appear.
Control Panel Functions SUPER+ RESOLUTION Button For more information, refer to page 31 to 34. E2280V / E2380V AUTO Button E2280VX / E2380VX 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 E2280V / E2380V 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. The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD.
On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment E2280VX / E2380VX 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. The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections you can make using the OSD.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment SUPER+ RESOLUTION D-SUB DVI-D HDMI The image is inevitably damaged during the date processing to enlarge the image. SUPER+ RESOLUTION can maintain the resolution to show the clear video image even with the enlargement with the picture quality improvement technology that adjusts the blurred focus and rough outline due to the enlargement. NOTE The order of icons may differ depending on the model (13 to 34).
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280V / E2380V 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.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280VX / E2380VX 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.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description BRIGHTNESS To adjust the brightness of the screen. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the screen. SHARPNESS To adjust the clearness of the screen. BLACK LEVEL You can set the offset level. If you select 'HIGH', the screen will be bright and if you select ‘LOW’, the screen will be dark.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V PRESET Mode COLOR TEMP Select either PRESET or USER to adjust the screen color. PRESET Select the screen color. • sRGB: Set the screen color to fit the sRGB standard color specification. • 6500K-7500K: Red screen color. • 8500K-9300K: Blue screen color. USER RED Set your own red color levels. USER Mode GREEN Set your own green color levels. BLUE Set your own blue color levels.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V D-SUB input HORIZONTAL To move image left and right. VERTICAL To move image up and down. CLOCK To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. The horizontal screen size will also change. PHASE To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V HDMI input VOLUME To adjust the volume of headphone/ Earphone.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description LANGUAGE To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. POWER INDICATOR Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the monitor to ON or OFF. If you set OFF, it will be turned off. If you set ON at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. BUTTON INDICATOR Use this function to set the control key indicator on the front side of the monitor to ON or OFF.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280V / E2380V 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. Menu Name Icons Submenus Move to the upper menu Move Select another sub-menu Exit Button Tip NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280VX / E2380VX 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. Menu Name Icons Submenus Move to the upper menu Move Select another sub-menu Exit Button Tip NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V D-SUB/DVI-D/HDMI input WIDE Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal. ORIGINAL Change the input image signal ratio to original.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V D-SUB/DVI-D input NORMAL Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment. STANDARD Select this when you want to use the original standard video. HDMI input * In the General (Standard) mode, the FENGINE is turned off. D-SUB/DVI-D input Select this when you are watching a video or movie.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description D-SUB/DVI-D input INTERNET Select this when you are working on the document (Word etc.) GAME Select this when you are playing a game. DEMO This is used for advertising in the store. The screen will be divided to show the standard mode on the left and video mode on the right so that the consumers can check the difference after applying the video mode. SPORTS Select this when you watching general sports.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280VX/E2380VX D-SUB/DVI-D input NORMAL Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment. STANDARD Select this when you want to use the original standard video. HDMI input * In the General (Standard) mode, the FENGINE is turned off. D-SUB/DVI-D input Select this when you are watching a video or movie.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description D-SUB/DVI-D input INTERNET Select this when you are working on the document (Word etc.) GAME Select this when you are playing a game. DEMO This is used for advertising in the store. The screen will be divided to show the standard mode on the left and video mode on the right so that the consumers can check the difference after applying the video mode. SPORTS Select this when you watching general sports.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description * Before using below functions, please install Easy Set Packge programme. E2280V/E2380V D-SUB/DVI-D input ON Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half. Help to arrange and move windows on screen. Help user to control divided windows ratio. OFF If select off, DUAL WEB is off. ON Make the eye comfortable by reducing the background brightness in the web page. OFF If select off, CINEMA MODE is off.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description * Before using below functions, please install Easy Set Packge programme. E2280VX/E2380VX D-SUB/DVI-D input ON Help user to browse web efficiently by dividing in half. Help to arrange and move windows on screen. Help user to control divided windows ratio. OFF If select off, DUAL WEB is off. ON Make the eye comfortable by reducing the background brightness in the web page. OFF If select off, CINEMA MODE is off.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280V / E2380V 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+ RESOLUTION Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. Menu Name Submenus Move to the upper menu Move Exit Button Tip NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment E2280VX / E2380VX 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+ RESOLUTION Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. Menu Name Submenus Move to the upper menu Button Tip Move Exit NOTE OSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280V/E2380V NORMAL Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment. In the General mode, the SUPER+ RESOLUTION is turned off. LOW When the user wants a natural video screen with soft image, it helps to get the optimized screen. It is effective for video with small movement or still image.
On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu Description E2280VX/E2380VX NORMAL Select this when you want to use the product in the most general using environment. In the General mode, the SUPER+ RESOLUTION is turned off. LOW When the user wants a natural video screen with soft image, it helps to get the optimized screen. It is effective for video with small movement or still image.
Troubleshooting Check the following before calling for service. 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 light on? • Press the Power button. ● Is the power indicator flickering? • If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen. • Try to turn on the PC.
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect ● Display Position is incorrect. • Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust 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. ● On the screen background, vertical bars or stripes are visible. • Press the AUTO button to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
Troubleshooting Display image is incorrect ● The screen color is mono or abnormal. • Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary. • Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. • Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel - Settings. ● The screen blinks. • Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
Specifications E2280V Display 54.686 cm (21.53 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 54.686 cm 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI-D connector (Digital) 19 pin HDMI Connector Analog (0.
Specifications E2380V Display 58.42 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 58.42 cm 0.266 mm x 0.266 mm (Pixel pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - D connector (Digital) 19 pin HDMI Connector Analog (0.
Specifications E2280VX Display 54.686 cm (21.53 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 54.686 cm 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI-D connector (Digital) 19 pin HDMI Connector Analog (0.
Specifications E2380VX Display 58.42 cm (23 inch) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Visible diagonal size : 58.42 cm 0.266 mm x 0.266 mm (Pixel pitch) Sync Input Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq. Input Form Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - D connector (Digital) 19 pin HDMI Connector Analog (0.
Specifications Preset Modes (Resolution) - D-sub(Analog) / DVI-D(Digital) INPUT Display Modes (Resolution) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *12 VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA Horizontal Freq. (kHz) 31.468 31.469 37.500 37.879 46.875 48.363 60.123 67.500 63.981 79.976 65.290 67.500 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 Vertical Freq.
Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Ke e p t h e O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l (C D ) i n a n 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. MODEL SERIAL 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.