LG 24M34D User manual

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24M34D
LED LCD MONITOR MODEL
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OWNER’S MANUAL
LED LCD MONITOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
3ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR-
ING
3 Unpacking
4 Parts and buttons
5 Setting up the Monitor set
5 - Attaching the Stand Base
5 - Detaching the Stand Base
6 - Mounting on a table
6 - Using the cable holder
8 - Mounting on a wall
9USING THE MONITOR SET
9 Connecting to a PC
9 - D-SUB connection
9 - DVI-D connection
11 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
12 Customizing Settings
12 - Menu Settings
13 -Picture
14 -Color
15 -Display
16 -Others
17 READER Setting
18 FUNC. Setting
18 -SUPER ENERGY SAVING
19 -Picture Mode
20 -DUAL DISPLAY
20 -DUAL WEB
21 TROUBLESHOOTING
23 SPECIFICATIONS
23 24M34D
24 Preset Modes (Resolution)
24 Indicator
25 PROPER POSTURE
25 Proper posture for using the Monitor set.

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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.
yDo not use any unapproved accessories to ensure the safety and product life span.
yAny damages or injuries by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty.
yThe accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.
yProduct specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade
of product functions.
CAUTION
NOTE
Stand Body Stand Base
CD(Owner's Manual) /
Card
D-SUB Cable
( Depending on the country ) ( Depending on the country )
Power Cord AC-DC Adapter AC-DC Adapter
or
DVI-D Cable
(This cable is not included in all
countries.)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Parts and buttons
Power Indicator
yLighting On: Turned on
yLighting Off: Turned off
Connection panel (See p.9)
Button (See p.11)
(Power Button)

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Attach the Stand Body to the monitor set.
Attach the Stand Base.
Tighten the screw to the right.
Setting up the Monitor set
Attaching the Stand Base
1Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.
CAUTION
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Stand Base
Stand Body
1
2
3
Detaching the Stand Base
1Place the Monitor set with the screen side
down on a flat and cushioned surface.
Stand Base
Stand Base
Stand Body
Stand Body
Pull out the Stand Body and Stand Base
from the monitor set.
Turn the screw to the left.
Pull out the Stand Base.
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Mounting on a table
1Lift and tilt the Monitor set into its upright
position on a table.
Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.
Using the cable holder
2Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord
to a wall outlet.
3Press (Power) button on the bottom switch
panel to turn the power on.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Unplug the power cord before moving the
Monitor to another location. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Cable holder
or

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
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.
The Kensington security system is optional.
You can obtain it from most electronics stores.
NOTE
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.
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.
WARNING
Tilt from +20 to -3 degrees up or down to adjust
the angle of the Monitor set to suit your view.
NOTE
Front Rear

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING
Mounting on a wall
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10 cm
on each side and from the wall. Detailed
instructions are available from your dealer, see the
optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and
Setup Guide.
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 interface (optional parts), attach it
carefully so it will not drop.
1Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface
in accordance with VESA Standards.
2If you use screw longer than standard, the
monitor might be damaged internally.
3If you use improper screw, the product might be
damaged and drop from mounted position. In
this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for
it.
4VESA compatible.
5Please use VESA standard as below.
y784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under
* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm
* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x
Length 10 mm
y787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above
* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad
and screws.
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
yDisconnect the power cord first, and then
move or install the Monitor set. Otherwise
electric shock may occur.
yIf you install the Monitor set on a ceiling or
slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe
injury.
yUse only an authorized LG wall mount
and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
yDo not over tighten the screws as this may
cause damage to the Monitor set and void
your warranty.
yUse 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.
yUse the screws that are listed on the VESA
standard screw specifications.
yThe wall mount kit will include an installation
manual and necessary parts.
yThe wall mount bracket is optional. You can
obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
yThe length of screws may differ depending
on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
yFor more information, refer to the
instructions supplied with the wall mount.
CAUTION
NOTE
Model 24M34D
VESA (A x B) 100 x 100
Standard
screw
M4
Number of
screws
4

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USING THE MONITOR SET
USING THE MONITOR SET
Connecting to a PC
yYour Monitor set supports Plug & Play*.
*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.
yMac 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
connector.
yWhen using a D-Sub signal input cable
connector for Macintosh
NOTE
DVI-D connection
Transmits a digital video signal from your PC to
the Monitor set. Connect the PC and the Monitor
set with a DVI cable as shown in the following
illustrations.

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USING THE MONITOR SET
yWhen you want to use two PC in our Monitor,
please connect the signal cable(D-SUB/
DVI-D) respectively in Monitor set.
yIf you turn the Monitor set on while it is cold,
the screen may flicker. This is normal.
ySome red, green, or blue spots may appear
on the screen. This is normal.
y"Self Image Setting" Function.
This function provides the user with optimal
display settings.When the user connects
the monitor for the first time, this function
automatically adjusts the display to optimal
settings for individual input signals.(Only
supported in Analog Mode)
y‘AUTO’ Function.
When you encounter problems such as
blurry screen, blurred letters, screen flicker
or tilted screen while using the device or
after changing screen resolution, press the
AUTO function button to improve resolution.
(Only supported in Analog Mode)
NOTE NOTE
Self Image Setting Function
Press the power button on the bottom panel to
turn the power on. When monitor power is turned
on, the "Self Image Setting" Function is executed
automatically. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
yConnect the signal
input cable and tighten
it by turning the screws
clockwise.
yDo not press the screen with your finger for
a long time as this may result in temporary
distortion on the screen.
yAvoid displaying a fixed image on the
screen for a long period of time to prevent
image burn. Use a screensaver if possible.
CAUTION

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
1Press the desired button on the bottom of the Monitor set.
2Change the value of the menu item by pressing the buttons on the bottom of the Monitor set.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow ( ) button.
3Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
Monitor set Buttons
Button Description
Accesses the main menus.(See p.12)
OSD Locked/OSD
Unlocked
This function allow you to lock the current control settings, so
that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. Then
OSD of “OSD Lock” will appear. After that, user can select
lock or unlock by pressing left/right button.
If user selects the “Lock” icon by pressing the “OK” button,
the message “OSD Locked” will appear. Otherwise, “OSD
Unlocked” will appear. After selecting the “Lock”, If you want
to change to Unlock, you can push the “MENU” button for
several seconds. The message “OSD Unlocked” will appear.
Use this button to enter Reader Mode menu. Its function works to display screen as
paper-like picture for Eye comfort.If you want to more information(See p.17).
Use this button to enter SUPER ENERGY SAVING, Picture Mode, DUAL DISPLAY,
DUAL WEB menus.(See p.18~20)
When adjusting your display settings, always press the AUTO button on the MONITOR
SETUP OSD. (Only supported in Analog Mode)
The best display mode 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)
you want.
• When only one signal is connected, it is automatically detected. The default setting is
D-SUB.
EXIT
EXIT the OSD(On Screen Display).
(Power Button) Turns the power on or off.
Power Indicator The power indicator stays white if the display is running
properly (On Mode). If the display is in Sleep Mode, the power
indicator blinks white.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Customizing Settings
Menu Settings
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the Menu OSD.
2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
3Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more
option settings.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu Analog Digital Description
Picture Sharpness ● ● To adjust the clearness of the screen
Color Gamma ● ● To customize the color of the screen
Color Temp
Display Horizontal ●To adjust the position of the screen
Vertical
Clock ●To improve the clarity and stability of the screen
Phase
Others Language ● ● To customize the screen status for a user's operating
environment
Power Indicator
yAnalog: D-SUB(Analog signal) input.
yDigital: DVI-D(Digital signal) input.
Menu Analog Digital Description
Brightness ● ● To adjust the brightness of the screen
Contrast ● ●
Wide/Original
● ●
Wide
Switch to full screen mode according to input image signal.
Original
Change the input image signal ratio to original.
* This function works only if input resolution is lower than Monitor set ratio (16:9).
Reset ● ● Restore all factory default settings. Press the◄, ►buttons to reset immediately.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Picture
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the Menu OSD.
2Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Enter to Picture by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
5Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Picture Description
Sharpness To adjust the clearness of the screen.

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Color
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the Menu OSD.
2Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select Color by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to Color by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Color Description
Gamma Set your own gamma value. : Gamma 0, Gamma 1, Gamma 2 on the monitor,
high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display
blackish images.
Color Temp Custom
• Red:Set your own red color levels.
• Green: Set your own green color levels.
• Blue:Set your own blue color levels.
Select the screen color.
Warm: Set the screen to warm color temperature (more red).
Medium: Set the screen to medium color temperature.
Cool: Set the screen to cool color temperature (more blue).

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Display
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the Menu OSD.
2Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select Display by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to Display by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Display Description
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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Others
1Press MENU button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the Menu OSD.
2Select the "Next Menu" button to enter the more
option settings.
3Select Others by pressing the ► button.
4Enter to Others by pressing the ▼ button.
5 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼
buttons.
6Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
To return to the upper menu or set other menu items,
use the up arrow ( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
Menu > Next Menu > Others Description
Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed.
Power Indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the bottom side of the monitor to
On or Off.If you set Off, it will go off.
If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
READER Setting
1Press READER button on the bottom of the Monitor
set to display the Reader Mode OSD.
2 Set the options by pressing the ◄ buttons.
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.
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.
Reader Off It is a mode that reader mode is off.
Each option is explained below.
NOTE
If option of Reader Mode is Reader 1 or Reader 2, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
Super Energy Saving will automatically be Off.

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SUPER ENERGY SAVING
1Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set to
display the FUNC. OSD.
2Enter to SUPER ENERGY SAVING by pressing the ▼
button.
3 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► or ▼buttons.
4Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up arrow
( ) button.
Each option is explained below.
SUPER ENERGY SAVING Description
High Enables SUPER ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient function.
Low Enables SUPER ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient function.
Off Disables SUPER ENERGY SAVING.
yTOTAL POWER REDUCTION: How much power is saved while using the monitor.
yTOTAL CO2 REDUCTION: Change the TOTAL POWER REDUCTION to CO2.
ySAVING DATA(W/h)
600 mm
(23.6 inch)
SUPER SAVING(High) 4 W/h
SUPER SAVING(Low) 2 W/h
ySaving Data depends on the Panel. So,those values should be different from each panel and panel
vendor.If option of Super Energy Saving is High or Low, monitor luminance become higher or lower
depend on source.
yLG calculated these values by using “broadcast video signal”
(including broadcast video: IEC 62087)
ySUPER SAVING refers to how much power can be saved using the SUPER ENERGY SAVING
function.
yIf option of Super Energy Saving is High or Low, Picture Mode will automatically be Custom and
Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off.
NOTE
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
Picture Mode
1Press FUNC. button on the bottom of the Monitor set
to display the FUNC. OSD.
2Select Picture Mode by pressing the ► button.
3Enter to Picture Mode by pressing the ▼ button.
4 Set the options by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons.
5Select EXIT to leave the OSD menu.To return to the
upper menu or set other menu items, use the up
arrow( )button.
Picture Mode Description
Custom It is a mode that the user can adjust each element. It can adjust the color mode of the Main Menu.
Text It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best for the textworks.
Photo It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view pictures.
Cinema It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to view the videos.
Game It is a mode that the screen is adjusted to the best to play a game.
Each option is explained below.
NOTE
If option of Picture Mode is non-Custom , Reader Mode will automatically be Reader Off and Super
Energy Saving will automatically be Off.