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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 19M38A 20M38A 22M38A 24M38A 27MP38VQ...
CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- SPECIFICATIONS Preset Modes (Resolution) Parts and buttons Indicator Moving and Lifting the Monitor Setting up the Monitor set PROPER POSTURE - Attaching the Stand Base Proper posture for using the Monitor set. - Detaching the Stand Base - Mounting on a table - Using the cable holder - Mounting on a wall...
24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
It is recommended that use the supplied components. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.
ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and buttons Power Indicator Lighting On: Turned on Lighting Off: Turned off (Power Button) Button (See p.15) Connection panel (See p.12~14)
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.
19M38D 20M38D 22M38D 24M38D Stand Body 19M38H 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 19M38L 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...
20M38D 22M38D 24M38D 19M38H 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 19M38L Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base from the monitor set. Turn the screw to the left with a coin. Stand Body Pull out the Stand Base. Stand Base Stand Body...
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(3.94 inches) (minimum) space from the wall for proper ventilation. CAUTION Unplug the power cord before moving the Monitor to another location.
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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...
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...
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...
Monitor set with the HDMI cable as shown in Transmits the digital video and audio signals from the following illustrations. your AV devices to the monitor. Connect your AV device to the monitor with the HDMI cable as il- 19M38L lustrated below. 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ...
When monitor power is turned on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed Connect peripheral devices to the monitor using automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode) headphone ports. 19M38L 22M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ NOTE "Self Image Setting" Function. This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the user connects...
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/19M38L: 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.
To adjust the brightness, contrast of the screen. Contrast ● ● ● 19M38L Response Time You can set a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ ●...
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HDMI Description Picture Sharpness ● ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen Black Level ● 19M38H 19M38L To set offset level 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Overscan 19M38H 19M38L To improve the clarity and stability of the ●...
Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button. 19M38L Each option is explained below. Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen.
Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button. Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼ buttons. 19M38L Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
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. Audio 19M38H 19M38L 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set to display the Menu OSD.
Off.If you set Off, it will go off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on. Automatic Standby The monitor will automatically switch to standby mode after a certain period. 19M38H 19M38L 20M38H 22M38H 24M38H 27MP38VQ 27MP38HQ Resolution User can set the desired resolution.
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...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS FUNC. Setting 19M38L 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.
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 19M38L arrow( )button. Each option is explained below.
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 (...
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...
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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 our web site: http://www. driver? lg.com. y Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 19M38A 19M38D 19M38H 19M38L Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 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)*...
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SPECIFICATIONS 19M38H/ 19M38A 19M38D 19M38L Video Signal Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz Frequency (Automatic) 30 kHz to 61 kHz ● ● ● (Automatic) Vertical 56 Hz to 75 Hz (D-SUB) ● ● ● Frequency 56 Hz to 75 Hz (DVI-D) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 20M38A 20M38D 20M38H Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 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)* Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) ≤...
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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) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 22M38A 22M38D 22M38H Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 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 : 18.8 W Typ.(Outgoing condition)* Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) ≤...
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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) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 24M38A 24M38D 24M38H Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 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 (Standby Mode) ≤...
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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) ●...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 27MP38HQ 27MP38VQ Display Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 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 (Standby Mode) ≤...
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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) ●...
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.
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Telephone (201)266-2215 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.
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