OWNER'S MANUAL

LED LCD Monitor

(LED Monitor*)

*LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and
retain it for future reference.

LED LCD MONITOR MODEL

20MK4 series

www.lg.com
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CONTENTS
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LICENSE----------------------------- 3

ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING-- 4

--Product Components--------------------------- 4
--Supported Drivers and Software--------------- 5
--Component and Button Description----------- 6
How to Use the Joystick Button
Input Connector
--Moving and Lifting the Monitor---------------- 8
--Setting up the Monitor set -------------------- 9
Attaching the Stand Base
Mounting on a table
Mounting on a wall

USING THE MONITOR SET------- 13

--Connecting to a PC---------------------------- 13
D-SUB connection

CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS------- 14

TROUBLESHOOTING------------- 18

‌SPECIFICATIONS----------------- 19
--Preset Modes (Resolution)-------------------- 20
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LICENSE

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Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license.

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The following content is only applied to the monitor which is sold in Europe market and which needs to meet the ErP Directive:
* This monitor is set to be turned off automatically in 4 hours after you turned on display if there is no adjustment to display.
* To make this setting be disabled, change the option to ‘Off’ in OSD menu of “Automatic Standby”.
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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Product Components
Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are missing
components, contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Note that the product and components may
look different from those shown here.

CD(Owner's Manual) /
D-SUB Cable
Card
( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country )

or

Power Cord AC-DC Adapter

( Depending on the country ) AC-DC Adapter
( Depending on the country )

2 Screws

Stand Base Stand Body

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CAUTION

Always use genuine components to ensure safety and product performance.

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The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of counterfeit components.
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It is recommend that use the supplied components.
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If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises.
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NOTE
Note that the components may look different from those shown here.
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Without prior notice, all information and specifications in this manual are subject to change to improve the
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performance of the product.
To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store
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where you purchased the product.

Supported Drivers and Software

You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com ).
Drivers and Software Installation Priority 20MK4 series
Monitor Driver Recommended O
OnScreen Control Recommended O
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Component and Button Description

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Joystick Button

How to Use the Joystick Button

You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your
finger.

Basic Functions

Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the
Power on
monitor.

Press and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the
Power off
monitor.

NOTE
The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor.
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Input Connector

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Connection panel (See p.13)
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Moving and Lifting the Monitor CAUTION

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When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in-

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structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched As far as possible, avoid touching the monitor screen.
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or damaged and to ensure safe transportation regard- This may result in damage to the screen or some of
less of its shape or size. the pixels used to create images.

It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box

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or packing material before attempting to move it.
Before moving or lifting the monitor, disconnect the
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power cord and all cables.
Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame firmly.
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Do not hold the panel itself.

If you use the monitor panel without the stand

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base, its joystick button may cause the monitor to
become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to
the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may
cause the joystick button to malfunction.

When holding the monitor, the screen should face

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away from you to prevent it being scratched.

When moving the monitor, avoid any strong shock or

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vibrations to the product.
When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn
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the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways.
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Setting up the Monitor set

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Attaching the Stand Base 4

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WARNING
CAUTION To avoid injury to the fingers and foot when
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Assembly Stand Body and Base, should hold Base
To protect the screen from scratches, cover the
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when assembly stand body and base.
surface with a soft cloth.

CAUTION
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Illustrations in this document represent typical
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procedures, so they may look different from the
actual product.
Do not carry the monitor upside down by just
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holding the stand base. This may cause the
monitor to fall off the stand and could result in
personal injury.
When lifting or moving the monitor, do not touch
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the monitor screen. The force applied to the
3 monitor screen may cause damage to it.
Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants,
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etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the
product. (Doing so may damage the product.)
Applying excessive force when tightening screws
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may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused
in this way will not be covered by the product
warranty.

NOTE
You can disassemble the stand in the reverse
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order of the assembly.

screw torque :10~12kgf

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Mounting on a table 3 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the

monitor to turn on the monitor.
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1 Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position
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on a table. CAUTION
Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for
proper ventilation. Unplug the power cord prior to moving or
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installing the monitor. There is risk of electric
shock.

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm
100 mm

2 Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a

wall outlet.

or
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WARNING NOTE

When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or

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of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following backward from -5° to 20° for a comfortable viewing
illustration, as may injure your fingers. experience.

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Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the

angle of the monitor. Front Rear

Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is located at the

back of the Monitor set. For more information of installation
Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington
screen can detach from stand base and injure your security system or visit http://www.kensington.com .
body.
Connect the Kensington security system cable between the
Monitor set and a table.

NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional. You can

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obtain it from most electronics stores.
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Wall Mount (A x B)
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Mounting on a wall
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 100 mm on A B
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each side and from the wall. Detailed

instructions are available from your dealer, see the
optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.
CAUTION

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or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric
100 mm shock may occur.
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100 mm slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
100 mm
injury.
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100 mm
contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
Do not over tighten the screws as this may
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cause damage to the Monitor set and void your
warranty.
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the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by
misuse or using an improper accessory are not
covered by the warranty.
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should be under 8mm.

Wall mount Pad

If you intend to mount the Monitor set to a wall, attach
Wall mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of
the set.
When you install the Monitor set using a wall mounting Back Cover
interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it will not
drop.
1 If you use screw longer than standard, the monitor Wall mount Pad
might be damaged internally. Back Cover
2 If you use improper screw, the product might be dam- Standard screw
aged and drop from mounted position.
In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for it.
Max.8mm

Model 20MK4 series NOTE

Wall Mount (A x B) 75 x 75
Standard screw M4 Use the screws that are listed on the VESA
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Number of screws 4 standard screw specifications.
The wall mount kit will include an installation
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manual and necessary parts.
The wall mount bracket is optional. You can
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obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
The length of screws may differ depending on
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the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper length.
For more information, refer to the instructions
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supplied with the wall mount.
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USING THE MONITOR SET

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Connecting to a PC
Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.
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*Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device
that users connect to a PC and turn on, without
device configuration or user intervention.

D-SUB connection
Transmits analog video from your PC to the Monitor set.
Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the supplied
D-sub 15 pin signal cable as shown in the following
illustrations.

NOTE

When using a D-Sub signal input cable connector

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for Macintosh

Mac adapter
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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.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Activating the Main Menu
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1 Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.

2 Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to set the options.
3 Press the joystick button once more to close the main menu.

Joystick Button

Button Menu Status Description

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

Close the main menu.

Main menu enabled
(Long press the button to turn off the monitor)

Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.

◄
Main menu enabled Operates the Auto function.
Main menu disabled Enables the main menu.
►
Main menu enabled Enters the Settings feature.
Main menu disabled Displays the information on the current input.
▲
Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor.
Main menu disabled Displays the information on the current input.
▼
Main menu enabled Enters the picture mode feature.

Main Menu Features

Main Menu Description

Power Off Settings Configures the screen settings.
Select picture mode to achieve the best display ef-
Picture Mode
Picture Mode
Picture Mode fect.
Picture Mode

Auto Press the Auto button to automatically adjust your

Settings Picture Mode
Auto display image to the ideal setting. (Only supported in
Analog Mode)
Power Off Turns off the monitor.

Exit Exits the main menu.

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Customizing settings
Settings > Quick Settings Description

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Brightness
Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast

Settings > Picture Description

Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be
adjusted.
Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the
OSD menu.
Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video.
Color Weak- This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green. It enables us-
ness ers with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors.
Game Optimizes the screen for gameplay.
Picture Adjust Brightness Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen.
Full Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal
input.
Original Displays video according to the aspect ratio of the video signal input.
DFC On Adjusts the brightness automatically according to the screen.
Off Disables the DFC feature.

NOTE
This is subsidiary for color weakness user. Therefore if you feel uncomfortable with the screen, please turn off
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this function.
This function can’t distinguish some colors in some images.
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Game Adjust Black Black Stabilizer:

Stabilizer You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes.
Increasing the Black Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen.
(You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.)
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Reducing the Black Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic
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contrast on the screen.

Cross Hair Cross Hair provides a mark on the center of the screen for First Person Shooter(FPS) games.
Users can select the cross hair that fits their gaming environment among four different cross
hairs.
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automatically turned off.
Color Adjust Gamma Mode 1, Mode 2, The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the
Mode 3 lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes.
Mode 4 If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Mode 4.
Color Temp Selects the factory default picture color.
Warm: Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
Medium: Sets the screen color between a red and blue tone.
Cool: Sets the screen color to a bluish tone.
Custom: The user can adjust it to red, green or blue by customization.
Red/Green/ You can customize the picture color using Red, Green, and Blue colors.
Blue
Configuration Horizontal To move image left and right.
Adjust
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.
Resolution User can set the desired resolution.This option is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer
is set to the following.

NOTE
The function is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the following, except
that the PC output wrong resolution.
1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 1366x768,Off
Picture Reset Do you want to reset your settings?
No Cancel the select.
Yes Returns to the default settings.
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Customizing settings
Settings > General Description

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Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
SMART ENERGY High Saves energy using the high-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
SAVING Low Saves energy using the low-efficiency SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
Off Disables the SMART ENERGY SAVING feature.
OSD Lock Prevents incorrect key input.
On Key input is disabled.

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ume are disabled.
Off Key input is enabled.
Information The display information will be shown the Model, Serial Number, Total Power On Time, Resolution.
Reset Do you want to reset your settings?
No Cancel the select.
Yes Returns to the default settings.

NOTE
yy Saving Data depends on the Panel. So, those values should be different from each panel and panel vendor. If option of SMART
ENERGY SAVING is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower depend on source.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Check the following before calling for service.

No image appears
Is the power cord of the display yy Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power outlet.
connected?

Do you see an "Out of Range" yy This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is out of horizontal
message on the screen? or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this
manual and configure your display again.
Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message yy After the monitor is on "NO SIGNAL", the monitor goes to DPM mode.
on the screen or black screen?
yy This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is
missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it.
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y Check PC status.

Can 't you control some functions in OSD?

Can't you select some menu in yy You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by entering the OSD lock menu and
OSD? changing items to off.

CAUTION

Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the
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video card to the recommend resolution.
If the recommended resolution (optimal resolution) is not selected, letters may be blurred and the screen may be dimmed,
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truncated or biased. Make sure to select the recommend resolution.
The setting method can differ by computer and O/S (Operation System), and resolution mentioned above may
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not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card
manufacturer.
Keep proper posture when using the monitor, otherwise the screen may not be optimized.
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Display image is incorrect

The screen color is mono or abnormal. yy Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to fasten if
necessary.
yy Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot.
yy Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel ► Settings.
The screen blinks. yy Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the recommend
resolution.

Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message?
Have you installed the display driver? yy Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com .
yy Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
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‌SPECIFICATIONS

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20MK4 series

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LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Screen
Pixel Pitch 0.3177 mm x 0.307 mm
Resolution Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
Recommended Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
Video Signal Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz
Vertical Frequency D-SUB: 56 Hz to 75 Hz
Synchronization Separate Sync
Input Connector D-SUB IN
Power Input 19 V 0.8 A
Power Consumption On Mode : 13 W Typ. ( Outgoing condition ) *
Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W
Off Mode ≤ 0.3 W
AC/DC adaptor Type ADS-18SG-19-3 19016G, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPG, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPI, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPCU, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-18FSG-19 19016GPB, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19016E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPG-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPB-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPG, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC
or Type LCAP42, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP36-A, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP36-E, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP36-I, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type LCAP36-U, manufactured by LIEN CHANG ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
or Type DA-16C19, manufactured by Asian Power Devices Inc.
or Type WA-16D19FG, manufactured by Asian Power Devices Inc.
or Type WA-16E19FA, manufactured by Asian Power Devices Inc.
OUTPUT: 19 V 0.84 A
Environmental Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
conditions Operating Humidity Less than 80%
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C
Storage Humidity Less than 85 %
Dimension Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth)
With Stand 463.8 mm x 366.5 mm x 181.9 mm
Without Stand 463.8 mm x 276.4 mm x 38.4 mm
Weight (Without With Stand 2.3 Kg
Packaging)
Without Stand 2.0 Kg
Tilt Range -5° to 20°

Product specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
* The power consumption level can be different by operating condition and monitor setting.
* The On mode power consumption is measured with LGE test standard(Full White pattern , Maximum resolution).
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Preset Modes (Resolution)

D-SUB Timing
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Horizontal
Display Modes (Resolution) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Polarity(H/V)
Frequency(kHz)
720 x 400 31.468 70.08 -/+
640 x 480 31.469 59.94 -/-
640 x 480 37.5 75 -/-
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 +/+
800 x 600 46.875 75 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60 -/-
1366 x 768 47.712 59.79 +/+ Recommend Mode
Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product.
The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and
on one side of the product.
Record them below in case you ever need service.

MODEL

SERIAL