LG 20M38D Owner's Manual

LG 20M38D Owner's Manual

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IPS LED COMPUTER
MONITOR
LED LCD COMPUTER
MONITOR
(LED COMPUTER
MONITOR*)
*Disclaimer: LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights.
This product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose.
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
IPS LED Computer Monitor (LED Computer Monitor) Model List
19M38A
20M38A
19M38D
20M38D
19M38H
20M38H
22M38A
24M38A
22M38D
24M38D
22M38H
24M38H
27MP38VQ
27MP38HQ
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 MONITOR (LED COMPUTER MONITOR*) *Disclaimer: LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. This product is a computer monitor and not for television purpose. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- S PECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) Unpacking Indicator Parts and buttons Moving and Lifting the Monitor PROPER POSTURE Setting up the Monitor set Proper posture for using the Monitor set. - Attaching the Stand Base - Detaching the Stand Base - Mounting on a table - Using the cable holder - Mounting on a wall USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC - D-SUB connection - DVI-D connection - HDMI connection Connecting to External Devices - Peripheral device connection CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings - Menu Settings - P icture - C olor...
  • Page 3 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ 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 Ad- ministrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 4 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. D-SUB Cable CD(Owner's Manual) / ( This cable is not included in all Card countries. ) AC-DC Adapter Power Cord AC-DC Adapter ( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country ) DVI-D Cable Stand Body Stand Base ( This cable is not included in all countries. ) HDMI Cable Stand Body Two Screws Stand Base ( This cable is not included in all countries. )
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING 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 6: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.16) Connection panel (See p.13~15)
  • Page 7: 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 8: Setting Up The Monitor Set

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Setting up the Monitor set 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Attaching the Stand Base Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set. Use two screws to fix the Stand Body and monitor set. Place the Monitor set with the screen side down on a flat and cushioned surface. Attach the Stand Base. Tighten the screw to the right with a coin. CAUTION Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth on the surface to protect the screen from damage. 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 19M38D 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D Stand Body 19M38H 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set. Attach the Stand Base. Tighten the screw to the right with a coin. Stand Body Stand Body Stand Base Stand Base...
  • Page 9: Detaching The Stand Base

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Detaching the Stand Base 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Place the Monitor set with the screen side Pull out the Stand Base from the Stand Body. down on a flat and cushioned surface. Remove two screws and pull out the Stand Body from the monitor set. 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 19M38D 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D 19M38H 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base Stand Body from the monitor set. Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Pull out the Stand Base. Stand Base Stand Body Stand Base Stand Body Stand Body CAUTION This illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ from the Stand Base items shown in the picture. Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product may fall...
  • Page 10: Mounting On A Table

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Mounting on a table Press (Power) button on the bottom switch panel to turn the power on. Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright position on a table. Leave a 100 mm (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Using the Kensington security system WARNING The Kensington security system connector is When you adjust the angle, do not hold the located at the back of the Monitor set. For more bottom of the Monitor set frame as shown on information of installation and using, refer to the the following illustration, as may injure your manual supplied with the Kensington security...
  • Page 12: Mounting On A Wall

    If you use improper screw, the product might be Wall mount Pad damaged and drop from mounted position. Back Cover In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible Standard screw for it. Model 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A Max.8mm...
  • Page 13: Using The Monitor Set

    USING THE MONITOR SET USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to a PC DVI-D connection Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to Your Monitor set supports Plug & Play*. the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor *Plug & Play: A PC recognizes a connected set with a DVI cable as shown in the following device that users connect to a PC and turn on, without device configuration or user...
  • Page 14: Hdmi Connection

    USING THE MONITOR SET HDMI connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from your PC to the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations. NOTE If you use HDMI PC, it can cause compatibility problem.
  • Page 15: Connecting To External Devices

    USING THE MONITOR SET Connecting to External Devices Self Image Setting Function Press the power button on the bottom panel to Peripheral device connection turn the power on. When monitor power is turned on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using automatically.
  • Page 16: Customizing Settings

    When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode) The best display 19M38A/19M38D/19M38H: 1366 x 768 mode 20M38A/20M38D/20M38H: 1600 x 900 22M38A/22M38D/22M38H/24M38A/24M38D/24M38H/27MP38HQ/ 27MP38VQ: 1920 x 1080 You can choose the input signal. •  When two input signals are connected, you can select the input signal (D-SUB/DVI-D/ HDMI) you want.
  • Page 17: Customizing Settings Menu Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Customizing Settings Menu Settings Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu > Next Menu Analog Digital HDMI Description Picture Sharpness ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen Black Level 19M38H 20M38H 22M38H ● To set offset level 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Overscan 19M38H To improve the clarity and stability of the 20M38H 22M38H ●...
  • Page 19: Picture

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Enter to Picture by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
  • Page 20: Color

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Color by pressing the ► button.  Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
  • Page 21: Display

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Display Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD. Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more option settings. Select Display by pressing the ► button.  Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼  buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
  • Page 22: Others

    PC output wrong resolution. Off, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 19M38A 19M38D 19M38H 1366x768 Off, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768, 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 27MP38VQ 1366x768 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D 27MP38HQ Off, 1280x960, 1600x900 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H Off, 1440x900, 1600x900...
  • Page 23: Reader Setting

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS READER Setting Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Reader Mode OSD.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Each option is explained below. Reader Mode Description 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.
  • Page 24: Func. Setting

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting SMART ENERGY SAVING Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Enter to SMART ENERGY SAVING  by pressing the ▼  button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ) button.
  • Page 25: Picture Mode

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Mode Press button on the bottom of the Monitor set FUNC. to display the OSD. FUNC. Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button.    Enter to Picture Mode by pressing the ▼ button.    Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow( )button.
  • Page 26: Color Weakness

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Color Weakness Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the FUNC. OSD. Select Color Weakness by pressing the ► button.  Enter to Color Weakness by pressing the ▼ button.   Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 19M38A 19M38D 19M38H Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm x 0.3 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz Power consump- On Mode : 18 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode ≤...
  • Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS 19M38A 19M38D 19M38H Video Signal Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) ● ● ● Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.271 mm x 0.262 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz Power consump- On Mode : 18 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)*...
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H Video Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ● ● Signal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
  • Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 22M38A 22M38D 22M38H Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power consump- On Mode : 25.3 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS 22M38A 22M38H 22M38D Video Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ● ● Signal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
  • Page 35 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 24M38A 24M38D 24M38H Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.272 mm x 0.272 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power consump- On Mode : 27.5 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
  • Page 36 SPECIFICATIONS 24M38A 24M38D 24M38H Video Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ● ● Signal Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27MP38HQ 27MP38VQ Display Screen Type Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm (Pixel Pitch) Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Recommend VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Power consump- On Mode : 31.13 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode ≤ 0.3 W ...
  • Page 38 SPECIFICATIONS 27MP38HQ 27MP38VQ Video Signal Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (Automatic) ● ● Frequency 30 kHz to 61 kHz (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ● 56 Hz to 75 Hz (HDMI) ●...
  • Page 39 800 x 600 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 832 x 624 49.725 1024 x 768 48.363 1366 x 768 47.712 Recommend Mode 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H Horizontal Vertical Display Modes (Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 720 x 400 31.468 640 x 480 31.469 640 x 480 37.500...
  • Page 40 SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Timing 19M38H 20M38H Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical HDMI (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50 576P 31.25 720P 37.50 720P 45.00 22M38H 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Factory support mode Horizontal Vertical HDMI (Preset Mode) Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 480P 31.50 576P 31.25 720P 37.50...
  • Page 41 PROPER POSTURE PROPER POSTURE Proper posture for using the Monitor set. Adjust the Adjust the location of the Monitor set and Monitor set to avoid it your posture to reflecting light. allow you to view images at the optimal viewing angle.
  • Page 42 Make sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the product. Keep the Owner’s Manual (CD) in an accessible place for future 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.

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