LG 32MA68HY Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual LED 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 MONITOR MODEL 32MA68HY www.lg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings - Menu Settings ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- - -Quick Settings - -Picture Unpacking - -General Supported Drivers and Software - -Auto Configuration Parts and buttons - -Reset - How to Use the Joystick Button - -Picture mode - Input Connector Moving and Lifting the Monitor TROUBLESHOOTING Setting up the Monitor set - Attaching the Stand Base - Detaching the Stand Base S PECIFICATIONS - Mounting on a table Preset Modes (Resolution) - Using the cable holder Indicator... -
Page 3: License
LICENSE LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. 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”. -
Page 4: Assembling And Preparing
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and accessories. Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter CD(Owner's Manual) / ( Depending on the country ) Card ( Depending on the country ) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HDMI Cable D-SUB Cable Display Port Cable ( This cable is not included in ( This cable is not included ( This cable is not included in all countries. ) all countries. ) in all countries. ) USB Cable Stand Body Stand Base Cable Holder ( This cable is not included in all countries. ) CAUTION Do not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span. Any damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty. NOTE The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model. Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. -
Page 5: Supported Drivers And Software
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Supported Drivers and Software Check the drivers and software supported by your product and refer to the manuals on the CD enclosed in the product package. Drivers and Software Installation Priority 32MA68HY Monitor Driver Recommended OnScreen Control Recommended Required and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE website (www.lg.com) . -
Page 6: Parts And Buttons
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Joystick Button/ Power Indicator On: power is on Off: power is off 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 Power off the monitor. Volume ◄/► You can control the volume by moving the joystick button left/right. Control NOTE The joystick button is located at the bottom of the monitor. -
Page 7: Input Connector
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Input Connector... -
Page 8: Moving And Lifting The Monitor
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Moving and Lifting the Monitor When holding the monitor, the screen should face away from you to prevent it being When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these scratched. instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans- portation regardless of its shape or size. It is advisable to place the monitor in the original box or packing material before at- tempting to move it. Before moving or lifting the monitor, discon- nect the power cord and all cables. Hold the top and bottom of the monitor frame When moving the monitor, avoid any strong firmly. Do not hold the panel itself. shock or vibrations to the product. When moving the monitor, keep it upright, never turn the monitor on its side or tilt it sideways. CAUTION As far as possible, avoid touching the moni- tor screen. This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Monitor Set
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the Monitor set Attaching the Stand Base 1 3 Please put a soft cloth on a low table or box Please push the Stand Base in the direction to protect the screen of the monitor. of the arrow as shown below and assemble together. Stand Base Please put the monitor on the soft cloth with the screen facing down. Please use a driver(-) or coin to insert thumb screw and turn right arrow direction lock. * It is necessary to thoroughly tighten it with Thumb Screw, or the monitor will shake. Please grab the Stand body in one hand, and push it in the direction of the arrow to hinge body.After assembling, you must check if the Stand body latched in or not. Please set the Monitor upright, and install the necessary cable. Stand body * Must use one type input cable. Don't use more than two types cable together. -
Page 10: Detaching The Stand Base
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base Please remove the cable installed to the monitor. Please pull the Stand Base in the direction of the arrow as shown below and disassemble as shown below. 2 Please put a soft cloth on a low table or box to protect the screen of the monitor. After fixing the monitor in one hand, remove the Stand body by pulling it strongly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Please put the monitor on the soft cloth with the screen facing down. * If it is difficult to remove, you can push the Latch with a small flat-head screw driver or a flat-headed tool and disassemble as shown below. 3 Please use the driver(-) or coin insert thumb screw and turn left arrow direction unlock. -
Page 11: Mounting On A Table
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typical pro- Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright cedures, so they may look different from the actual position on a table. product. Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall Do not carry the monitor upside down by just hold- for proper ventilation. ing 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 the monitor screen. The force applied to the moni- tor screen may cause damage to it. 10 cm If you use the monitor panel without the stand 10 cm base, its joystick button may cause the moni-tor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to 10 cm 10 cm the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick button to malfunction. Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord to a wall outlet. -
Page 12: Using The Cable Holder
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Press the joystick button on the bottom of the WARNING monitor to turn on the monitor. When you adjust the angle, do not hold the bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on the following illustration, as may injure your fingers. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric shock may occur. Using the cable holder Do not touch or press the screen when adjusting the angle of the monitor. Do not hold this set like below picture.Monitor screen can detach from stand base and injure your body. Cable holder... -
Page 13: Installing The Wall Mount
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Installing the wall mount NOTE Before installing the wall mount, please separate the stand hinge first as below. Tilt from +10 to -5 degrees up or down to adjust the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view. Place the screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Detach the screw cover as below. Remove the screws and separate the stand hinge. 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 and using, refer to the manual supplied with the Kensington security system or visit http://www.kensington.com . Connect the Kensington security system cable between the Monitor set and a table. NOTE The Kensington security system is optional. You can obtain it from most electronics stores. -
Page 14: Mounting On A Wall
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Wall Mount (A X B) Mounting on a wall For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed CAUTION instructions are available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Disconnect the power cord first, and then Setup Guide. move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise electric shock may occur. If you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe injury. 10 cm Use only an authorized LG wall mount 10 cm and contact the local dealer or qualified 10 cm personnel. D o not over tighten the screws as this may 10 cm cause damage to the Monitor set and void your warranty. U se only screws and wall mounts that meet the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries by misuse or using an improper accessory are not covered by the warranty. Screw length from outer surface of back cover should be under 8mm. Wall mount Pad... -
Page 15: Using The Monitor Set
USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected device that users connect to a PC and turn the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in on, without device configuration or user the following illustrations. 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 If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem. Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. NOTE Recommended HDMI cable types ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable When using a D-Sub signal input cable ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet connector for Macintosh 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... -
Page 16: Displayport Connection
Avoid displaying a fixed image on the screen for a long period of time to prevent image burn. Use a screensaver if possible. NOTE When you want to use two PC in our Monitor, please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/ HDMI/DP) respectively in Monitor set. If you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold, the screen may flicker. This is normal. Some red, green, or blue spots may appear on the screen. This is normal. DisplayPort connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect your PC to the monitor using the display port cable as illustrated below. Press the menu button and then select the input option from the input menu. NOTE If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem. Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur. Recommended HDMI cable types ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable ® - High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet NOTE There may be no video or audio output depending on the DP version of the PC. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. -
Page 17: Connecting Peripherals
USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting Peripherals Connecting to External Devices USB Cable connection - PC Peripheral device connection The USB port on the product functions as a USB Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using hub. headphone ports. Two USB Downstream ports Connect these ports to a mouse, USB keyboard, memory stick with current USB IN 1 USB IN 2 spec under 100mA. One USB Upstream port USB UP Connect this port to the (sold separately) downstream port of a com- puter, laptop or USB moni- tor (Your computer or USB monitor must support USB and have USB ports). NOTE Peripheral devices are sold separately. Cables with angled plugs may have clear- ance issues, use straight plugs when pos- sible. NOTE The monitor's USB terminal supports USB Angle Type Straight Type 2.0 and high speed cables. -
Page 18: Customizing Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down (▲/▼) and left/right(◄/►) to Power Indicator set the options. Joystick Button Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Exits the main menu. Main menu enabled (Holding down the button to turn off the monitor: You can turn off the monitor this way at any time, including when the OSD is on.) Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level. ◄ Enables the main menu. Main menu enabled Enters the menu features. Main menu disabled Adjusts the monitor volume level. Enables the main menu. ► Main menu enabled Operates the Input change. Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. ▲ Main menu enabled Enters the picture mode feature. Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. ▼ Main menu enabled Turns off the monitor. -
Page 19: Customizing Settings
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing settings Menu Settings -Quick Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to Quick Settings > by moving the joystick. Brightness Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the Confi joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume. NOTE Jog joystick button down ( ) in the Volume menu will enable/disable the Mute function. Ratio Adjusts the screen ratio. Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input. Original Displays a video according to the input video signal aspect ratio. SMART ENERGY High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function. SAVING Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function. -
Page 20: Picture
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Picture To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Picture Configure the options following the instructions that Color Adjust appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Auto Configuration Each option is described below. Menu > Picture Description Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be ad- justed. Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos. Cinema Optimizes the screen to improve the visual effects of a video. Color This mode is for users who cannot distinguish between red and green.It enables users weakness with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors. Game Optimizes the screen for gameplay. - Page 21 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Adjust SUPER RESOLU- High Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is effective forhigh quality TION+ video or game. Middle The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants images between low and highmodes for comfortable viewing. It is effective for UCC or SD video. The optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants smooth and natural images. It iseffective for slow-moving pictures or still images. Select this option for everyday viewing. SUPER RESOLUTION+ is turned off in this mode. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Black Level Sets the offset level (for HDMI only). y Offset: as a reference for a video signal, this is the darkest color the monitor can display. High Keeps the current contrast ratio of the screen. Lowers the black levels raises the write levels from the current contrast ratio of the screen. Response Time Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Normal. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use High. Setting to High may cause image sticking. High Sets the response time to High. Middle Sets the response time to Middle. Sets the response time to Low.
- Page 22 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Adjust Gamma The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. If you do not need to adjust the gamma settings, select Off. 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 You can customize the picture color using Red, Green Green, and Blue colors. Blue Six Color Meets the user requirements for colors through adjusting the color and saturation of the six colors(Red_Hue, Red_Saturation, Green_ Hue, Green_Saturation, Blue_Hue, Blue_Saturation, Cyan_Hue, Cyan_Saturation, Magenta_Hue, Magenta_Saturation, Yellow_ Hue, Yellow_Saturation) and saving the settings. *Hue: Adjusts tone of the screen. *Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of the screen colors. The lower the value, less saturated and bright the colors become. The higher the value, the more saturated and dark the colors become. Reset Returns the color settings to the default settings. Display 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.
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Page 23: General
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -General To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. General Color Adjust Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Auto Configuration Each option is described below. Menu > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Power LED Turns the power indicator on the front side of the monitor on/off. The power indicator is automatically turned on. The power indicator is turned off. Automatic Standby Feature that automatically turns off the monitor when there is no movement on the screen for a period of time. You can set a timer for the auto-off function. (Off, 4 H, 6 H, and 8 H) Resolution User can set the desired resolution.This option is enabled only when the screen resolution on your computer is set to the following(D-SUB only). 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 1280x960, 1600x900,Off 1440x900, 1600x900,Off OSD Lock Prevents incorrect key input. -
Page 24: Auto Configuration
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Auto Configuration To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Auto Configuration Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > Auto Configuration Description Do you want to Auto Configuration? Operate the Auto configuration for optimal display in D-SUB. Cancel Cancel the select. NOTE This function will be enable only in analog input. -
Page 25: Reset
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Reset To view the OSD menu, press the joystick but- ton at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Go to by moving the joystick. Reset Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom right corner. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / OK) it. If you want to exit the OSD menu, move the joystick to ◄ until you exit. Each option is described below. Menu > Reset Description Do you want to reset your settings? Reset Returns to the default settings. Cancel Cancel the select. -
Page 26: Picture Mode
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS -Picture mode Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Go to Picture mode by moving the joystick button to ▲. Configure the options following the instructions that appear in the bottom. Each option is described below. Joystick Button > Description Picture Mode Picture Mode Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader 1 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the newspaper. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. Reader 2 It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the cartoon. If you want screen more bright, you can control brightness in Menu OSD. 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 ness users with color weakness to easily distinguish between the two colors. Game Optimizes the screen for gameplay. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before calling for service. No image appears y Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power Is the power cord of the display connected? outlet. y Press the Power button. Is the power indicator light on? Is the power indicator flickering? y If the display is in power saving mode, try moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard to bring up the screen. y Try to turn on the PC. y This message appears when the signal from the PC (video card) is Do you see an "OUT OF RANGE" message on the screen? out of horizontal or vertical frequency range of the display. See the 'Specifications' section of this manual and configure your display again. y After the monitor is on "NO SIGNAL", the monitor goes to DPM mode. Do you see a "NO SIGNAL" message on the screen? y This is displayed when the signal cable between the PC and the monitor is missing or disconnected. Check the cable and reconnect it. Can 't you control some functions in OSD? Can't you select some menu in y You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by entering the OSD OSD? lock menu and changing items to off. Display image is incorrect y Enter the Auto Configuration function and select the "Yes" item to Display Position is incorrect. - Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Check Control Panel ► Display ► Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. If yes, readjust the 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, 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 not be supported by the video card performance. In this case, please ask to the computer or the video card manufacturer. Display image is incorrect The screen color is mono or y Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver abnormal. to fasten if necessary. y Make sure the video card is properly inserted in the slot. y Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (true color) at Control Panel ► Settings. y Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and if yes, change it to the The screen blinks. recommend resolution. Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display y Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or driver? diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. The screen is flickering. y If the selected resolution is HDMI 1080i 60/50 Hz, the screen may Did you select the recommended resolution? be flickering. Change the resolution to the recommended resolution 1080P.
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Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 32MA68HY Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.36375 mm x 0.36375 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power On Mode : 27.7 W Typ. (ENERGY STAR® standard) * Consumption 37.6 W Typ. -
Page 30: Preset Modes (Resolution)
SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) D-SUB/ HDMI/ DisplayPort Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 800 x 600 37.879 1024 x 768 48.363 1280 x 1024 63.981 1680 x 1050 65.290 1920 x 1080 67.5 Recommend Mode HDMI / DP Timing(Video) Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical HDMI (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50 576P 31.25 720P 37.50 720P 45.00 1080P 56.25 1080P 67.50 Recommend Mode... - Page 31 ENERGY STAR® is a set of power-saving Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental using the product. Protection Agency (EPA). Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future reference. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner LGE The model and serial number of the SET is U.