LaCie 324I User Manual

LaCie 324I User Manual

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LaCie 324i LCD Monitor

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1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Features .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. LaCie 324i Specifications ................................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4. About the LCD Stand Blocking Screw ............................................................................................... 10
1.4.1. The Blocking Screw and Transporting the 324i ........................................................................ 10
1.5. Views of the Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1. Front View and Button Functions ............................................................................................ 11
1.5.2. Bottom View ........................................................................................................................ 12
2. Getting Connected ...................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Connecting the Monitor .................................................................................................................. 14
2.1.1. Cable Management ............................................................................................................ 14
2.1.2. Display and Video Signals ..................................................................................................... 14
2.1.3. Audio Signals ....................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.4. USB Devices ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.1.5. Power Cable and Power Switch .............................................................................................. 16
2.2. Ergonomic Adjustments .................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.1. Raise and Lower the Monitor Screen ...................................................................................... 17
2.2.2. Tilt ...................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.3. Swivel .................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.4. Adjusting the 324i from Landscape Mode to Portrait Mode - Pivot ............................................ 18
2.3. VESA 100 Compliant Alternative Stand ............................................................................................ 19
2.3.1. Remove the monitor stand for mounting ................................................................................. 19
3. Quick Reference ......................................................................................................... 21
3.1. Aspect Ratio .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.2. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1. Enable/Disable PiP ............................................................................................................... 24
3.3. Audio............................................................................................................................................ 25
3.3.1. Changing the Audio Source from the Default .......................................................................... 25
3.4. Hot Keys and OSD Lock ................................................................................................................. 26
4. On-Screen Display (OSD) ........................................................................................... 28
4.1. OSD Navigation ............................................................................................................................ 29
4.2. OSD: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) ........................................................................................................... 30
4.3. OSD: Picture ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.3.1. OSD Picture: DVI and DisplayPort .......................................................................................... 31
4.3.2. OSD Picture: HDMI and Component Video ............................................................................ 33
4.4. OSD: Others ................................................................................................................................. 35
4.4.1. Input ................................................................................................................................... 36
4.5. OSD: Sound .................................................................................................................................. 37
4.6. OSD: Information .......................................................................................................................... 38
5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 39
6. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 41
6.1. Before You Contact Technical Support ............................................................................................. 41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2.2.1. Raise and Lower the Monitor Screen ... 17 2.2.2. Tilt ... 17 2.2.3. Swivel ... 17 2.2.4. Adjusting the 324i from Landscape Mode to Portrait Mode - Pivot ... 18 2.3. VESA 100 Compliant Alternative Stand ... 19 2.3.1. Remove the monitor stand for mounting ... 19 3.
  • Page 2 LaCie 324i LCD Monitor Table of Contents User Manual page 2 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts ... 42 7. Warranty Information ... 43...
  • Page 3: User Manual

    ✦ Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Use the attached specified cables with the LaCie 324i monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. The power supply cord you use must be ap- proved by and comply with U.S.A.
  • Page 4: Health And Safety Precautions

    ✦ When operating the LaCie 324i LCD Monitor with a 220-240V AC power source in Europe, use the power cord provided with the monitor.
  • Page 5 LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual Ergonomic Precautions Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor: ✦ For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. ✦ Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly be- low eye level.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Your 324i is the perfect display for creative professionals. With its 24-inch LCD panel, 10-bit gamma correction, wide gamuts, and full HD support, the 324i is the ideal tool for both still and moving images. Further, the LaCie 324i features an IPS (In Plane Switching) panel to take full advantage of LCD technology.
  • Page 7: Features

    Wide-Gamut IPS Panel Technology Industry-leading 102% NTSC and 98% Adobe gamuts allow the LaCie 324i monitor to display a large range of vibrant colors. This technology also offers an excellent balance between contrast (1000:1) and brightness (400 cd/m2 typ.) as well as an expan- sive viewing angle up to 178°.
  • Page 8: Lacie 324I Specifications

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 1.2. LaCie 324i Specifications Panel Type Wide Gamut IPS Display Diagonal 24.1 in/611.3 mm Active Display Area (Horizontal x Vertical) 20.41 x 12.75 in/518.4 x 324 mm Aspect Ratio 16:10 Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz Pixel pitch 0.270 (Horizontal)/0.270 (Vertical)
  • Page 9: Box Content

    Your box contains items 1 -9 listed below: 1. LaCie 324i LCD Monitor 2. DVI-D cable 3. AC power cable 4. USB 2.0 Device cable (connect the 324i to a computer) 5. CD-ROM with the User Manual and monitor ICC profiles 6. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please keep the device box and packing materials.
  • Page 10: About The Lcd Stand Blocking Screw

    1.4.1. The Blocking Screw and Transporting the 324i Be sure to keep the blocking screw in an easily accessible loca- tion. You will need to reinsert it into the 324i when transporting the display. When transporting the monitor: 1. Adjust the 324i to its lowest position.
  • Page 11: Views Of The Monitor

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 1.5. Views of the Monitor 1.5.1. Front View and Button Functions Refer to the diagram below for the names and functions of the monitor controls. Display Power Indicator LED – Solid white when the power is turned On.
  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Host ports as a convenient USB 2.0 hub: a. Connect compatible devices to the USB 2.0 host ports. b. Connect the 324i USB signal to your computer via the USB 2.0 device port. USB devices will be available on the computer.
  • Page 13: Getting Connected

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 2. Getting Connected Installing your LaCie 324i LCD Monitor requires a few simple connections: 2.1. Connecting the Monitor 2.2. Ergonomic Adjustments 2.3. VESA 100 Compliant Alternative Stand Getting Connected page 13...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 2.1. Connecting the Monitor Make certain that the power is off on your LaCie 324i monitor and computer before attaching the cables. 2.1.1. Cable Management To keep the cables neatly organized, place them into the cable...
  • Page 15: Audio Signals

    Please make certain that the audio signal from your device is passed through the HDMI cable. 2.1.4. USB Devices The 324i USB 2.0 monitor ports may be used for USB hardware calibration or computer peripheral devices a. USB 2.0 Device Port (USB 2.0 Type B plug) ✦...
  • Page 16: Power Cable And Power Switch

    LaCie monitor. Failure to remove the power cable may re- sult in damage to your monitor and will void your warranty. ✦ You may use your LaCie monitor when in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. To use this fea- ture, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord.
  • Page 17: Ergonomic Adjustments

    2.2.1. Raise and Lower the Monitor Screen To raise or lower the display screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and raise or lower the 324i to the desired height (Fig. 08). The base of the display screen can reach a maximum height of 108 mm.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The 324I From Landscape Mode To Portrait Mode - Pivot

    2.2.4. Adjusting the 324i from Landscape Mode to Portrait Mode - Pivot Your LaCie 324i allows you to view files in the traditional Land- scape mode or in Portrait mode. It is easy to switch between the two modes but you must show a bit of caution when turning the monitor screen 90°...
  • Page 19: Vesa 100 Compliant Alternative Stand

    Gently place the monitor face on the non-abrasive surface. 5. There are four screws that keep the 324i attached to its origi- nal stand. The screws may be found in the corners of the...
  • Page 20 7. Gently remove the stand from the 324i base. The monitor can now be mounted using an alternative attach- ment. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends using the original four screws that shipped with the 324i when placing it on a VESA 100 compliant stand or flexible arm attachment.
  • Page 21: Quick Reference

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 3. Quick Reference The following sections provide basic information on Aspect Ratio, PiP, Audio, and Hot Keys: 3.1. Aspect Ratio 3.2. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) 3.3. Audio 3.4. Hot Keys and OSD Lock Quick Reference page 21...
  • Page 22: Aspect Ratio

    16:10 is the default format of the LaCie 324i LCD Monitor, corre- sponding to a 1920 x 1200 resolution, a standard for computers. The 324i can expand 4:3 or 16:9 signals to its native aspect ratio. continued on the next page>>...
  • Page 23 User Manual NOTE: Refer to the user manuals of your devices to determine as- pect ratio compatibility with the 324i. You can change the aspect ratio at any time. For example, if you want to fill the screen by moving from the aspect ratio: 1.
  • Page 24: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    OSD. 3.2.1. Enable/Disable PiP Menu Use the OSD to turn PiP on or off: 1. Press the MENU button on the front of the 324i. 2. Scroll to the heading (PiP icon) using the Up or Down arrow. Press ENTER.
  • Page 25: Audio

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 3.3. Audio The 324i can accept audio from three sources (see Sound for more information on the Audio OSD): 1. Stereo input via a stereo-mini jack ✦ From a computer, a portable music player, etc.
  • Page 26: Hot Keys And Osd Lock

    3.4. Hot Keys and OSD Lock The on-screen display (OSD) provides all the options to configure your LaCie 324i. However, a select group of settings are available using pre-assigned hot keys. Please see the table below for the de- tails.
  • Page 27 LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual Feature Button(s) OSD Lock with MENU+Up Arrow Brightness Contrast** MENU+Up Arrow+ENTER OSD Lock with Brightness* *The OSD must be off to use the hot key. **The OSD must be on to use the hot key.
  • Page 28: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 4. On-Screen Display (OSD) Refer to the following sections for information on the LaCie 324i LCD Monitor OSD: 4.1. OSD Navigation 4.2. OSD: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) 4.3.1. OSD Picture: DVI and DisplayPort 4.3.2. OSD Picture: HDMI and Component Video 4.4.
  • Page 29: Osd Navigation

    4.1. OSD Navigation To turn the OSD On or Off, press the MENU key on the front of the 324i. Navigate the OSD using the buttons on the front of the 324i: Button ✦ A light touch turns the OSD On/Off ✦...
  • Page 30: Osd: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    ✦ Set the level of transparency for the PiP window. The default is 0, or no transparency. ✦ Picture-by-Picture. View two input sources, computer signal and video, as a split screen in the center of the 324i. The split images will be letterboxed, with black bars above and PBP* below the center of the frame.
  • Page 31: Osd: Picture

    ✦ Raise or lower the individual levels for Red, Green, and Blue. continued on the next page>> Description Adobe Power Management. to disable Power Management. The 324i will not go to sleep mode, but remain powered on Standard since it conserves energy. Settings and Adjustments page 31 RGB, Calibration, or Grayscale...
  • Page 32 LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual Sub-menu ✦ Available only when Screen Mode is set to User. ✦ Toggles between 13 preset color temperatures and Color Temperature ✦ Select meet the calibration target. ✦ Available only when Screen Mode is set to User.
  • Page 33: Osd Picture: Hdmi And Component Video

    ✦ Select the preferred color setting: User, sRGB, ✦ Select Power Manager ✦ The default, Standard, will send the monitor to sleep mode when it cannot find a signal. For example, when placing the computer in Standby. ✦ Raise or lower the display brightness.
  • Page 34: Settings And Adjustments

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual Sub-menu ✦ Available only when Screen Mode is set to User. ✦ Raise or lower the density of colors on the screen. Too much saturation will most likely cause an unwant- Saturation ed intensity of the colors on the display. Reducing saturation to ✦...
  • Page 35: Osd: Others

    ✦ Backlight Stabilization ✦ Adjust the backlight luminosity of the display. Priority ✦ Set the preferred display input signal. When turned on, the 324i will seek the input signal selected Timer ✦ Turn off the monitor after a selected period of time.
  • Page 36: Input

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 4.4.1. Input The 324i input is set to Auto-Detection as a default. The monitor will search for a live computer or video signal to display. The seek order for Auto-Detection is DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and nent.
  • Page 37: Osd: Sound

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 4.5. OSD: Sound Fig. 21 Sub-menu Source Select the audio input source: PC, HDMI, and Component. Mute Turn mute On/Off. Volume Adjust the volume level. Bass Adjust the bass level. Treble Adjust the treble level.
  • Page 38: Osd: Information

    Lists the current resolution for the image. Operation Time The duration that the monitor is in use. The timing begins when the monitor is powered on and stops once it is turned off. The timing will also stop when the monitor goes to sleep. (See Version Lists the current version of firmware.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    ✦ If applicable, the display card should be completely seated in its slot. ✦ To properly receive power on the 324i, make certain that: the power cable is plugged into a live electrical outlet; the power switch on the bottom is switched on; and the power button on the front has been turned on.
  • Page 40 ✦ For Component Audio, verify that the both of the stereo RCA ends are plugged into your source and the 324i. ✦ The volume may be too low. Check the volume level in the operating system, source, and 324i audio settings.
  • Page 41: Contacting Customer Support

    6. Contacting Customer Support 6.1. Before You Contact Technical Support Please read the User Manual and review the Troubleshooting section to resolve an issue with your LaCie device. If the problem persists, see 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts for the technical support in your country or region. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in...
  • Page 42: Lacie Customer Support Contacts

    LaCie 324i LCD Monitor User Manual 6.2. LaCie Customer Support Contacts LaCie Asia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ LaCie Belgium http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ LaCie Canada http://www.lacie.com/ca/contact/ (English) http://www.lacie.com/cafr/contact/ LaCie Finland http://www.lacie.com/fi/contact/ LaCie Germany http://www.lacie.com/de/contact/ LaCie Italy http://www.lacie.com/it/contact/ LaCie Korea http://www.lacie.com/kr/contact/ LaCie Netherlands http://www.lacie.com/nl/contact/ LaCie Portugal http://www.lacie.com/pt/contact/...
  • Page 43: Warranty Information

    In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, LaCie will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. This warranty is void if: ✦...

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